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The Church of
St. Michael &
St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd. PO Box 11887 Clayton, MO 63105 314.721.1502 (p) 314.721.4670 (f)
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"Living Christ in This World"
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October 3 - October 10, 2013
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This Week's Banner
Blessing of the Animals is this Saturday!
Bring your pet to the playground at 10 AM to be blessed by Fr. Fox as we celebrate the witness of St. Francis. All are welcome, both pets and humans, but please ensure that your pets are adequately contained and/or restrained.
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Sunday Liturgy Schedule
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist I (Church)
9:15 AM Choral Eucharist I (Church
11:15 AM Holy Eucharist I (St. George's Chapel)
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist II (St. George's Chapel)
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Preaching Rota 
October 6 The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler
October 13 The Rev. Katherine McClean
October 20 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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| Sunday Adult Education
 The Rector's Forum
The Rector's Forum resumes on October 20.
Please join Fr. Andrew Archie as he leads a study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans from 10:30-11 AM in the Taylor Room. Everyone is welcome.
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Stewardship 2014
 This Sunday we kick off our Annual Appeal. Pledge letters will be mailed out later this month. At this time we ask that you prayerfully consider what God is doing in your life and what The Church of St. Michael & St. George means to you. Making a pledge to our church is an intentional act of giving back, of thanking God for all you have been given.
We are blessed here at CSMSG. Our St. Michael's Sunday service is a perfect example of the excellent preaching, liturgy, music and ministries we have. Looking ahead we are certain The Future Needs a Place Like The Church of St. Michael & St. George!
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The St. Michael's School of Clayton
Speakers Series
"Teaching with the Brain in Mind: Creating the Classroom of the 21st Century" By Brother Robert Bimonte, Executive Vice President, National Catholic Educational Association.
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Help Us Grow
Seeds for Growth!
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 CSMSG is to continue with great things, if we are to continue to grow, we need your help.
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 support to help us grow!
Celebrating Our History, Insuring Our Future
Planned Giving at The Church of St. Michael & St. George
Planned Giving is a term for the number of ways in which parishioners can insure that their stewardship efforts continue after their death by making a gift to the endowment fund. If you care enough about your church to make a faithful annual pledge, contributing to our endowment fund should be a natural next step. If you are interested in more information about making a planned gift to CSMSG, please visit our website at www.csmsg.org for more information or please contact the Rector's Office at 314.721.1502.
Thank You
Thank you St. Michael's Sunday volunteers, ministry leaders, and staff!
Our patron saint provided a beautiful day for us to celebrate the wonderful ministries, music, and liturgy we have here at CSMSG. A list of ministries and contacts are available on the website at www.csmsg.org.
Thank you to the Vestry members and parishioners who pitched in to make the picnic a success!
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Tuesdays
Church Service League/Susan Mount Guild
11 AM Great Hall
We will be studying the book of Acts at 11 AM next Tuesday, October 8, followed by lunch at Noon. Come to Bible Class and/or lunch. We love to see new faces. For reservations call Jane Cox at 636.394.3441.
Fridays
Women's Bible Study/Breakfast
8:30 AM Sverdrup Room
Join Fr. Mike Wheeler as he directs the study of the Acts of the Apostles. All women are welcome for these study sessions. We meet in the Sverdrup Room and begin at 7:30 AM. We are finished by 8:30 AM. A light breakfast is served. Come and nourish both your body and soul.
This Week
Saturday, October 5
The Annual Blessing of the Animals
10 AM Playground
Bring your pet to be blessed by Fr. Fox as we celebrate the witness of St. Francis. All are welcome, both pets and humans, but please ensure that your pets are adequately contained and/or restrained.
Sunday, October 6
Evensong
5 PM Church
The Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing the first service of Choral Evensong of the season on Sunday, October 6 at 5 PM. The service will include the Evening Canticles in D of Herbert Brewer and music of June Nixon and Robert Lehman. Please plan to join us and be a part of this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the closing of the day.
Simple Supper
 after Evensong
the Taylor Room THIS Sunday, October 6 following Evensong in the Taylor Room. Make plans now to simplify your Sunday night and enjoy a night of soup, salad, and dessert, all while benefitting the Youth Ministry High School Mission Trip! Take outs are available. Suggested donation is $5/person minimum. Tuesday, October 8 Steak & Stories This month, Rudivani (Rudi) Cavataio will share his experiences racing a Formula Continental F2000 as a SCCA national level racecar driver. You may also recognize Rudi as the owner of Rudivani Precision Motorworks (RPM) on Manchester Rd. in Brentwood. He started his racing in go karts and in recent years has added bicycle racing to his activities. This will be a great event and we look forward to seeing you there. The cost is $20/person. Please RSVP the receptionist by Noon on Monday, October 7. Upcoming Events Friday, October 11Hunger Ministry Art Gallery Exhibit  Save the date! On October 11, from 5:30-8 PM, Anne Burgess Rowe, a St. Louis portrait artist, will join St. Louis artist, William LaChance, for the upcoming gallery show "People Watching" at the Stevens Institute, 1520 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Guests will enjoy live music, wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds from Rowe's series will benefit The Hunger Ministry of CSMSG and Marian Middle School, St. Louis, MO 63103. Sunday, October 13 Organ Concert  Our Assistant Organist and Choirmaster, Nicholas Bideler, will be giving an organ concert at Christ Church Cathedral (located at 13th and Locust) on Sunday, October 13 at 2 PM. Nick will play works by Mendelssohn, Bach, Vierne, and Duruflé. This concert is free. Monday, October 14 Monday Bible Study 6:30 PM Library The Monday Bible Study will resume on October 14. Fr. Jed will continue his Bible Study on The Gospel of John at 6:30 PM in the Library on the 14th of October. All are welcome. Sunday, October 20 10:30 AM Taylor Room Rector's Forum The Rector's Forum resumes on October 20. Please join the Rector as he leads a study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans from 10:30-11 AM in the Taylor Room. Everyone is welcome. Tuesday, October 22 Women's Retreat Concert 6 PM Great Hall  Come and share an intimate evening of story and song with Karen Taylor-Good and Stowe Dailey Shockey, two award-winning songwriters/authors from Nashville. The concert includes an entertaining variety of music -- joyous, celebratory, spiritual, and foot-stomping! They will charm, challenge, and inspire you!
A wine-and-cheese reception for Curate Kit McLean will be at 6 PM, with the concert beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 at the door. Download flyer for more information Save the Date! Friday, November 8 "A Friday Musicale" Please join us Friday, November 8, for our 3rd Annual Girls Choir Fundraiser, "A Friday Musicale". Enjoy performances by the best musicians in St. Louis, eat a fabulous dinner, participate in a silent auction, and support the Girls Choir in their fundraising efforts for their 2014 Training Trip. Tickets are on sale! Please contact the receptionist at reception@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 to RSVP. Tuesday, December 3 CSL/SMG Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon CSL/SMG Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon will take place on December 3. We are always happy to receive items for the White Elephant sale. If you have something to donate you can put it in the CSL/SMG closet across from the Library or call for pick-up. Any questions? Call Jane Cox at 636.394.3441. April 5, 2014 New Date for the Women's Retreat April 5, 2014 is the new date for a one-day Women's Retreat at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. This date is an update of the retreat originally scheduled for the weekend of March 14-15. Please update your calendars for April 5. More information to be announced.
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Church School
The Blessing of the Animals is October 5
...a blog from Hannah Mayer
Calling all pet owners! Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, fish and rocks to be blessed by Fr. Fox as we celebrate the witness of St. Francis on October 5 at 10 AM on the playground.
Of course you are welcome to laugh and think it's silly, but, well I didn't want to go here but... Cujo. See you there!
Who, Where & When
1st-5th Graders meet in the Chapel at 9:15 AM while Preschool - Kindergarten will meet in the classrooms. The Church School Program ends at 11 AM.
Attention Church School and Youth Parents!
Starting Thursday, October 3, and continuing the following three Thursdays, bridge lessons will be offered to Church School and Youth parents at CSMSG! The evening starts with wine and dessert in the Great Hall from 7-7:30 PM, after which Page Jackson and Liz Teasdale will teach until 9:00-ish. Whether you know a little or absolutely nothing, this is a great opportunity to meet other parents and learn this classic fun card game! If you are interested, please contact Jane Fisher at jfisher@csmsg.org. There is no charge, just bring a dessert or a bottle of wine!
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Youth Ministry
Fall Service Day: Join the youth group for an afternoon volunteering to get The Garden of Life ready for the winter! This is always a fun afternoon working outside in the Carondelet neighborhood. This garden supplies the local food pantry with fresh vegetables. Meet on the Playground at Church at Noon; we will return by 4:30 PM. Service hours can be recorded for those who may require them. Adult drivers needed. E-mail youth@csmsg.org to sign-up by Monday, October 7.
YM Fall Parenting Series: "Preparing our Children to Leave Home: Middle School and High School Issues". All parents and interested adults are invited to the seminar given by Dale and Brian Kuhn in the Sverdrup Room from 10:30-11:10 AM on Sunday, October 13 & 20.
Download parenting flyer
Christmas Greenery Sales will begin in the Great Hall on  Sunday, October 13 and continue on the 20th and 27th. Simplify your life and support our Youth Ministry Program by buying all of your friends and relatives a beautiful Christmas wreath. Out-of-town orders will be shipped directly to the recipient in early December. Pick-up will be on Sunday, December 1. E-mail sarahturley@sbcglobal.net for more information!
HS Girls' Bible Study: We meet every Tuesday morning from 6:45-7:30 AM at Betsy Panke's home. Join us for a home-cooked breakfast and a chance to catch up with friends while reading the Bible! This is a perfect way to begin your Tuesday, so join us! E-mail youth@csmsg.org to participate or for more information.
Please e-mail Maggie Chapman your school sports, play or activity schedule at youth@csmsg.org. The Youth Ministry staff would LOVE to come watch you as you compete or perform this fall!
Wednesday Night Youth Group: Wednesday Night Youth Group meets every Wednesday night from 6-7:30 PM. Dinner is served at 6 PM in the Taylor Room. Afterward there are games and Bible Study downstairs in the Armstrong Room. All 6th-12th graders AND friends are invited to our Wednesday Night Youth Group gatherings! You may come at 5:30 PM to hang-out before dinner in the Armstrong Room.
Youth Ministry Sunday School: The 6th and 7th graders should meet Maggie Chapman outside of St. George's Chapel immediately following the 9:15 AM liturgy. This class will meet downstairs in the Spanish Room.
The 8th Grade Confirmation Class will meet in the Armstrong Room with their sponsors.
The 8th Grade Parents' Class will begin meeting on this day in the classroom under the stairs. The 9th-12th graders will meet upstairs in the Canterbury Hall classroom. All classes will run from 10:30-11:10 AM.
Youth Ministry High School Intern Position:
The Youth Ministry program is looking for a HS Program Intern to work 15 hours/week for four months. This position will focus on interacting with high school students through regular weekly events for worship and Bible studies, social get-togethers, and service projects. E-mail Marty Chapman at youth@csmsg.org if you are interested.
Book Drive!
Gateway 180, a local homeless shelter CSMSG often supports, is in need of books! A collection basket has been set up in the Church Library to collect your gently-used books. Children's books and books including African-American characters are especially appreciated. The Church will be collecting book donations throughout the year. Please contact Miranda Martin with any questions at mmartin.9080@gmail.com.
Youth Ministry on Facebook!
Don't forget to "Friend" YM on Facebook!
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Canterbury Bookstore
It's fall...the leaves are turning and so is the Canterbury Bookstore...turning the store into an exciting place to find holiday items and grand gift ideas for all your needs this coming season. Gift ideas abound for the season in every price range, and as always, free gift wrap.
The Bookstore special for this month is Colonial Candles. These beautiful, clean burning candles contribute warmth and hospitality to any occasion. Many sizes and colors are in stock and can be special ordered to suit your needs. During the month of October all in stock candle colors are half price. Stop by and see the varieties.
Prayers for Healing and Comfort is a collection of simple and powerful prayers to be used in difficult times. This little book offers guidance in times when it is difficult to gather our thoughts and feelings to be able to ask for the things we need most. Published by The Church of St. Michael & St. George, it is available in Canterbury Bookstore for $1.50.
2014 Lesson Calendars, Ashby Calendars, Pocket Calendars and the Christian Planning Calendars are in stock. Pick up yours today.
Hours
Monday: 10 AM-12 PM
Thursday: 10 AM-3 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM-12 PM
Sunday: 8:30-11:30 AM
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Outreach
We Need Your Old Eye Glasses!
In the Church Library, a downtown Lion's Club box is available to collect donations of old prescription eye glasses. Donated eye glasses will be sorted and sent to people in other countries who need but cannot afford them. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Ralph Lewis at 314.239.6023 or lewisralphe@gmail.com. Clear out some drawer space while improving someone's eyesight!
 Gateway 180
Book Drive! Gateway 180, a local homeless shelter The Church of St. Michael & St. George often supports, is in need of books! A collection basket has been set up in the Church Library to collect your gently-used books. Children's books and books including African-American characters are especially appreciated. The Church will be collecting book donations throughout the year. Please contact Miranda Martin with any questions at mmartin.9080@gmail.com.
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Bulletin Board
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction offers the participant the opportunity to be accompanied and guided on his/her spiritual journey toward God through confidential one-on-one meetings with a spiritual director. Nicki Gillis is CSMSG's spiritual director and is available to meet with those interested in exploring this personal approach to understanding our spiritual lives. Contact Nicki at 314.863.0407 or nickigillis@att.net.
Help Wanted:
We are looking for friendly morning people to be 8 AM greeters. Please contact Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 for more information.
E-Letter/Notice Information
Please send any new information that you would like to be included in the notices or e-letters to Debbie at communications@csmsg.org. The deadline for the e-letter/notices is Wednesday at Noon. Please keep the information concise. Thank you.
Instant Web Connection to CSMSG!
Notice that strange symbol on the back of the service leaflet? That's a Quick Response (QR) Code! If your smartphone has a scanner app, scanning the image will automatically direct you to the CSMSG website, where you will find links to our weekly updates, calendars, service times, sermons, and news.
The Knitting Ministry
 In September, the Knitting Ministry will celebrate its tenth birthday! The Knitting Ministry knits mantles of comfort (prayer shawls), baby blankets, and chemo caps. In the last ten years, this ministry has knitted and donated 377 prayer shawls, 74 chemo caps, and 98 baby blankets. We meet once a month on Saturday for knitting, conversation, and lunch. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Nicki Gillis at nickigillis@att.net or 314.863.0407. If Saturdays don't work for you, but you want to join, please let Nicki know.
Good Neighbors
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 whom we thank for this very generous gift! Altar Flowers
Please consider giving flowers in celebration of a special event, in honor or in memory of a loved one. Order forms are available near the Ellenwood Narthex.
Birth Announcements Needed
Please contact Debbie Fenner at debbie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 when there is a birth in your family, so we can properly welcome your baby into the parish family.
CSMSG Pre-Primary Enrollment
We are currently accepting applications for our parish's two pre-primary programs: 18-24 months on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM, and two to three years on Monday through Wednesday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM. We are also offering a five-morning schedule for both classes. Our programs are taught by a degreed teacher and have proven quite successful since their inception. For more information, call Carol at 314.721.1502.
The Servers Guild The Servers Guild provides a unique opportunity for students in the 6th through 12th grades to participate in the Sunday liturgies and gain a deeper appreciation for our traditions and style of worship. If you would like to join a group of young people who are dedicated to enhancing the worship experience at CSMSG, contact Fr. Mike Wheeler.
Altar Guild 
The Altar Guild invites you to deepen your spiritual life and connection to the liturgy by becoming a member. This ministry is dedicated to the service of God by lovingly preparing the altars. Many hands are needed, both weekdays and Sundays, to care for the linens, candles, and silver. Contact Caroline Sheehan at 314.537.3853 or csheehan3@me.com for more information on becoming a member!
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