What is the purpose of collecting stewardship pledges?

At a very basic level, stewardship pledges provide the means for the Church to plan for the coming year of ministries and worship activities that accomplish, on a daily basis, the work of Christ in this world. Specifically, the stewardship pledging effort recurs annually to provide an expectation of contributions in the coming year needed to create our budget. That budget includes everything we need to run the church. We ask that you consider setting aside a portion of your "first fruits" to support the daily life and work of the Church. 

 

As of today we have received 362 pledges for a total of $1,811,913. 

 

Thank you for your pledge!

 

Wonderful stories are unfolding in our church every day: Stories of faith, devotion, and love for our neighbors. Great things truly are happening here. But if we're to continue with great things, if we are to continue to grow, your help is needed.

 

Please pick up a CSMSG business card(s) from the "planters" located in the Narthex and Great Hall. Plant one of CSMSG's "Seeds for Growth" in the hand of a friend who is looking to be a part of a wonderful story and a church community. We need your help to help us grow!

This Week

It's time for interested graduating high school seniors from this parish to apply for a Jane Howell Stupp Living Memorial Scholarship for college for the 2013-2014 academic year. This fund was established by Mrs. Stupp's family to provide one-time only college scholarships to worthy applicants. This is a competitive scholarship and not all applicants will be awarded. Apply by writing the Rector and include a transcript, a list of all the financial support you are already receiving, and two letters of reference, one of which must be written by a teacher. Scholarship applications must be received in the Rector's office by Monday, June 10, 2013. 

  

May is Altar Guild Appreciation Month

The Altar Guild is thrilled to welcome our newest members who are currently in training. Please thank them for their commitment the next time you see them: Debbie Arbelo, Denise Chachere, Kate Goldkamp, Emily Guignon, Judy McCaffrey, Anna Ruffin, and Marjorie Sundfors. Perhaps you would like to join us? We are a great group of women serving CSMSG. Please contact Caroline Sheehan 314.537.3853 or csheehan3@me.com.

 

 

Youth Ministry     

Church School    

A very enthusiastic church school attendee built this delicious concoction as a way of demonstrating the parable, "The Wise and the Foolish Builders." Cool Whip and icing composed the "cement" holding it all together!

Cleaning out the kids' toy box? Mission volunteers are leaving for Nicaragua in July, and you can send gently-used toys in a mission volunteer's "Second Suitcase" for the students of Santa Rosa and Carolina de Sirker schools. Place donations in the Nicaragua donation closet, located across from the Church library. Please see list below of suggested items.

Legos                                    

Lincoln Logs                         

Building blocks              

Play stations and 'Play house' items (kitchen, workshop, etc.)

Tent 'Play House' (Playhut, etc.)

Large plastic animals, dinosaurs, etc.

Large trucks/cars 

Educational Toys              

Puzzles  (ages 8+)                              

Baby dolls
Board Games/Card Games
'Dress-up' items

Support CSMSG's mission trip to Nicaragua with the three T's:  Travel-size toiletries, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
 
Do you, your friends, and/or your co-workers travel frequently? Don't forget to save (unopened) hotel toiletries for the 2013 mission trip to Nicaragua. Missioners take toiletry bags of soap, shampoo, lotion, toothbrushes, and toothpaste to the patients at the women's and children's hospital in Managua. Last year, we distributed over 300 bags of these helpful hygiene packets.
 
Toothbrushes and toothpaste go to the students at the Santa Rosa and Carolina de Sirker schools for healthy and bright smiles! Perhaps your dentist has extras?
 
All donations can be dropped off at the Nicaragua donation closet, located across from the Church library. 

The Nicaragua Mission Wish List 2013 is posted on the "Faith in Action" bulletin board.
 
We'll be packing "second suitcases" to Nicaragua on July 13.

Gracias!

The Canterbury Bookstore will close early today so that everyone can enjoy the Parish Picnic in the Street. However, a book signing will be held at the picnic! John Tyler will be signing and discussing his book, Centennial: 100 Years at the Point. The Church of St. Michael and All Angels, founded in 1912, was the first Episcopal parish at "The Point" of Ellenwood Avenue and Wydown Boulevard. The second and current parish is The Church of St. Michael & St. George, formed in 1928 with the merger of the first parish and St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church, founded in 1845. This book surveys the rich history of these three parishes.  

 

It's time for the Bookstore's great Summer Clearance Sale! All books, Bibles and prayer books are 20% off through June 23. Don't wait too long to stop by the Bookstore and take advantage of this opportunity. Sorry, no special orders.

 

Greet the summer season with an entertaining book to enjoy. Stop by and browse the titles currently in stock. Justification: God's Plan and Paul's Vision by N.T. Wright is a lively and irenic (aimed at peace and reconciliation) book that is an important contribution for those in the middle and on various sides of the debate of what Paul means by "justification".  In this book, Wright offers a comprehensive account and defense of his perspective on this crucial doctrine. 

 

Store hours: Sunday 8:30-11:30 AM, Monday 10 AM-Noon, Thursdays 10 AM-3 PM, and Friday 9 AM-Noon

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!