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  

Hunger 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.

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!