Saturday
   5:00 PM   Holy Eucharist II*
                   incense will be used*
Sunday
   8:00 AM   Holy Eucharist I
   9:15 AM   Choral Eucharist I
 11:15 AM   Holy Eucharist I
   5:30 PM   Holy Eucharist II

February 3 - Fasting
February 10 - The Rite of St. Benedict
February 17 - Lectio Divina
February 24 - Communal Faith (Taize Monasteries)
NO CLASS IN JANUARY

 

"How is forgiveness different from justice?" "What if it was my child who was hurt; how can I possibly consider forgiveness?" "Are both marriage and celibacy calls from God to live a consecrated life?" These and other questions were discussed during our Women's Bible Study conducted by the Rev. Michael Wheeler. All women are welcome. We begin at 7:30 AM and are finished by 8:30 AM. 
The Friday Women's Bible Study will not meet throughout the rest of December. It will resume January 4. 

Stewardship

 
Our church has been filled the last few weeks with Advent activities. Advent Lessons and Carols, Advent Family Night, Breakfast with Saint Nicholas, Saturday night Eucharists, Church Service League Christmas luncheon and Nine Lessons and Carols last night. We are blessed here at CSMSG. Talented people work very hard to create these special events. Your pledge provides the resources needed to accommodate and support all that we do here. It is safe to say we are all benefiting from our pledge dollars.

Thank you for your pledge.

As of today we have received 277 pledges for a total of $1,569,730, our goal is $2,000,000.

This Week

Join Fr. Jed and other parishioners from 6:30-7:30 PM as we journey together through the Gospel of John.

Bible Study cancelled December 24.


Tuesday, December  18

Advent Solemn Eucharist*
5 PM      St. George's Chapel
Advent is here. So are Saturday Eucharists. Saturday Evening Eucharist will be held December 22 at 5 PM in St. George's Chapel, with festive refreshments afterward.
*Rejoice, this service will have incense.

Centennial Celebration Gala Ticket Sale

January 11-12
The Men's Retreat is Coming!
Pere Marquette Lodge
This year, the Men's Retreat is January 11-12 at Pere Marquette Lodge. Sign up now for some time away with God. Space is limited. The cost of the retreat is $190. Financial assistance is available on request. Contact Fr. Fox at jfox@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 if you are interested.


March 1-2, 2013
Women's Retreat
The perfect gift to give yourself this Christmas, a reservation to next year's Women's Retreat on March 1-2, 2013. "We invite you to buy the gift of 24 hours of tenderness and compassion for yourself as you enjoy the stress of daily living melting away, being replaced with grace and an abundance of love."  Please see the retreat brochure to find out more about the Mary and Elizabeth Retreat at the Mercy Center in nearby Frontenac, MO.


The Mercy Center

Holy Eucharist

The CSMSG Girls Choir has resumed Wednesday night rehearsals from 5-6:30 PM. If your child is 8-18 years old and interested in singing in the Girls Choir, please contact Christi Bye at 314.721.1502 x4043 for more information or by email at cbye@csmsg.org.  

Special December 23 Service

Canterbury Bookstore has solutions just waiting for you, with free gift-wrap and bargains in every corner. A great solution this year is Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes. The cakes are dark, rich, traditional-style fruitcakes, baked slowly and aged under the careful supervision of the monks. Assumption Abbey is not a commercial enterprise. It is a way of life, and that way of
life, combined with the careful work of the bakers, ensures a dedication to high quality that makes Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes among the country's finest.

Stop and see the designs of scripture bracelets Martina from Ireland and James Avery. There is still a good selection of boxed or single Christmas cards. Take a look at A Little Book of Christmas Poems and Carols, a charming little book where you'll discover the magic of Christmas all over again. This collection of early 20th-century illustrations and popular carols and poems will delight for years to come. This little book will make the perfect stocking stuffer or party gift for the holidays. 

Don't forget the Bookstore is open during the week.  Be sure to visit us throughout the holiday season. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please be considerate of our neighbors on Ellenwood and Wydown. Take advantage of the complimentary valet parking on Sundays and do not park in front of driveways.

Valet Parking

Valet service by Midwest Parking will be available on Sunday mornings for elderly parishioners and those with special needs. This valuable service is being provided by an anonymous benefactor. Thank you for this very generous gift!