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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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September 25-October 2, 2014
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This Week's Banner
This Sunday we welcome The Rev. Scott Gunn as our guest preacher for St. Michael's Day. Fr. Gunn is an Episcopal priest and certified technophile. He serves as the Executive Director of Forward Movement in Cincinnati, OH.
Join us for a picnic lunch and entertainment following the 9:15 AM liturgy.
*There will not be an 11:15 AM service.
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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)
5:00 PM Evensong (Church)
(1st & 3rd Sunday of the month)
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist II (St. George's Chapel)
*There will not be an 11:15 AM liturgy this Sunday,
September 28.
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Preaching Rota 
September 28 The Rev. Scott Gunn
October 5 The Rev. Katherine S. McLean
October 12 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
October 19 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
October 26 The Rev. John Kilgore
4,000th Baptism
This Sunday at the 9:15 AM liturgy, we will celebrate the 4,000th sacrament of Holy Baptism to take place here at The Church of St. Michael & St. George during our 101-year history.
The first Baptism was held on January 11, 1914. The Rev. George E. Norton, the Rector at the time, baptized his own son, John Hancock Norton. Isabel Skinker was one of the sponsors; the other was Robert Redfield.
James Peurifoy McDonald III, a fourth generation of his family to be at The Church of St. Michael & St. George, will be number 4,000. Thanks be to God!
Pew Service
If you need Communion brought to you in your pew, please let an usher know before the liturgy begins. Thank you!
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Stewardship Campaign 2014
Your Pledge Dollars at Work:
A glorious St. Michael Sunday is planned for this Sunday. Bagpipes, guest preacher, wonderful Choir, picnic lunch, entertainment, fellowship, and more! A celebration St. Michael himself would like to attend!
Thank you to those who have made a pledge, increased their pledge, or made an additional gift.
Please contact the Church if you need a pledge card at [email protected] or 314.721.1502.
"Celebrating Our History, Insuring Our Future"
Planned Giving at CSMSG
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 contact the Rector's Office at 314.721.1502.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage
The Rev. Kit McLean and husband, Bill, are now leading the trip to Israel from December 2-11 or 2-13, depending on whether participants select the Jordan extension. A few spots are available. If interested, please email [email protected] or call 314.721.1502, ext. 4040.
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Tuesdays
Women's Bible Study
7:30 AM Sverdrup Room
The Women's Bible Study that previously met on Friday mornings now meets on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 AM. The Rev. Kit McLean leads this group which is examining the Letter of James. Next up will be the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. The format is flexible, and we conclude at 8:30 AM. Please join us for lively discussion, coffee, and fellowship. A great way to start your day!
Church Service League/Susan Mount Guild
Noon Great Hall
To All Women of the Church: Join us for lunch on Tuesday, September 30, when Cheryl Ward will again provide us with a wonderful meal. After that we'll enjoy each other's company as we prepare "goodie bags" and make welcome signs for the ECW Annual Meeting on October 3 & 4.
RSVP to Alison Wiedle by Sunday, September 28 at 4 PM (Email: [email protected] or call 314.307.8300).
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This Week
Sunday, September 28
St. Michael's Day
The Rev. Scott Gunn will be our guest preacher for St. Michael's Day, September 28. Fr. Gunn is an Episcopal priest and certified technophile. He serves as the Executive Director of Forward Movement in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to ordination, he worked in technology spheres, both hands-on ("real work") and management ("fake work"). Among his former workplace haunts are The Atlantic Monthly and Fast Company, the MIT Media Lab, and Education Development Center. If asked, he'll tell you about his high-flying and quickly-crashing experience at a dot-com. He graduated from Yale Divinity School with a Master of Divinity, and Brown University with a Master of History.
St. Michael's Sunday Celebration
following the 9:15 AM liturgy CSMSG grounds
Join us for a picnic lunch and entertainment following the 9:15 AM liturgy on St. Michael's Sunday, September 28. There will not be an 11:15 liturgy.
Bagpipes, lunch, and music on Ellenwood! Make plans now to attend.
An Autumn Barbecue
4 PM Private Residence
Please join the CSMSG Young Adults for "An Autumn Barbecue" on Sunday, September 28 from 4-8 PM at the residence of Joe Freund. Yard games, delicious grilled meats, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share.
RSVP to [email protected] regarding the side dish you will bring and for directions.
Thursday, October 2
Sensational at Sixty!
6 PM Windows on Washington
Episcopal City Mission is celebrating 60 years of presence in Juvenile Detention in the St. Louis community this year. On October 2 from 6 to 9 PM at Windows on Washington, 1601 Washington Avenue, "Moment in Time," a cocktail reception and dinner with silent and live auctions, dancing, and complimentary valet parking, will be held to both celebrate and benefit this ministry. For more information, please contact Tom Guignon at [email protected].
Upcoming Events
Friday/Saturday, October 3/4
Church Service League/Susan Mount Guild - Episcopal Church Women
To all women of The Church of St. Michael & St. George:
You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the Diocese of Missouri. Cheryl Ward is the ECW President. Please join us for one or both days of this event, which will offer opportunities for spiritual growth, socialization, creativity, and knowledge pursuits. Women from the Episcopal churches throughout the Diocese have been invited to attend.
Expense: NO CHARGE (except for Friday evening dinner at the Boat House).
Reservations: Required by Tuesday, September 30
E-mail Alison Wiedle at [email protected] or call her at 314.307.8300. Please indicate whether you will be attending Friday, Saturday, or both days.
Friday, October 3: Girls Night Out Event
3:00 PM Registration at CSMSG
After registration, we will progress to the Art Museum in Forest Park. Admission is free. Enjoy the many exhibits, especially "Louis IX: King, Saint, Namesake," and the Museum Shop.
6:00 PM Dinner at the Boat House, where we will order off the menu.
Saturday, October 4:
8:30 AM Registration & light breakfast at CSMSG
9:00 AM Eucharist in St. George's Chapel celebrated by the Canon to the Ordinary, the Rev. Dan Smith, assisted by the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Rector of St. Thomas Church for the Deaf. The offering will be for the people of Lui, our companion diocese in the South Sudan.
Business Meeting
Retreat: "Spiritual Concerns in Today's World: How to Keep Your Spirit Aloft During These Difficult Times," led by the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis.
Soup & Salad Buffet, including dessert served by the ECW women of CSMSG (women of Church Service League/Susan Mount Guild). During the meal, the official archivist of our Diocese will speak about her job and why it is so important.
After lunch, participants begin the creation of a "Faith Scrapbook" - a workshop led by Kim Montgomery.
3:00 PM Goodbyes & Raffle to end the day.
Saturday, October 4
Blessing of the Animals
10 AM Playground
 The Annual Blessing of the Animals will take place on Saturday, October 4 at 10 AM on the playground (Wydown side). Bring your pet to be blessed by the Rev. Kit McLean as we celebrate the witness of St. Francis and the joy and companionship our pets bring to our lives. All are welcome, with or without a pet, but please ensure that all non-human creatures, great and small, are adequately contained or restrained!
Sunday, October 5
Rector's Forum
10:30 AM Taylor Room 
Rector's Forum resumes October 5 in the Taylor Room after the 9:15 AM liturgy. Please join the Rector as he leads a study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans from 10:30-11 AM. Everyone is welcome.
Bite-size Theology
following the 9:15 AM liturgy Sverdrup Room
Beginning on Sunday, October 5, following the 9:15 AM liturgy, in addition to the Rector's Forum, we will offer a series of short (20 minutes or so) classes. The first segment will be "Bite-size Old Testament" and will be taught by Mike Bickel, a dedicated and informed lifelong student of scripture.
The subject matter is as follows:
October 5 The Pentateuch
October 12 The Writings
October 19 The Prophets
October 26 The Intertestamental Period
Grab a cup of coffee and come expand your biblical knowledge and appreciation of God's living word.
Evensong
5 PM Church
The CSMSG Choir will sing the first service of Choral Evensong of the season on Sunday afternoon, October 5 at 5 PM in the Church. The Choir will sing music of Herbert Murrill and H. Balfour Gardiner. All are cordially invited to be a part of this wonderful and beautiful evening Office; it is a quiet, contemplative way to conclude the day.
A reception with hors d'oeuvres, wine, and other beverages will follow in the Great Hall.
Beginning at 6:30 PM, a Savory Supper will be served in the Taylor Room. A donation of $5 is suggested to benefit the Youth Ministry outreach. Take-out is available, so come for all or part of this delightful array of activities to cap off your weekend.
Saturday, October 18
Hunger Ministry Sandwich Making
10 AM Taylor Room
Sandwich Making will take place October 18. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the St. Michael's Hunger Ministry on the third Saturday of each month from 10-11 AM in the Taylor Room to make sandwiches for the Bridge and FOCUS St. Louis clients.
Tuesday, October 21
Church Service League/Susan Mount Guild/Episcopal Church Women
12 PM Great Hall
Hear Harriet Davidson, author of Trilogy - The Story of Three Parishes, speak about Susan Mount, the "Anonymous Benefactor." Please mark your calendar. Check the e-newsletter and Sunday bulletin for more information. For more information or reservations, please email or call Alison Wiedle at [email protected] or 314.307.8300.
Music
October 5 Choral Evensong sung by the CSMSG Choir
October 19 Choral Evensong
sung by the Girl Choristers and Schola
New this year, the Girls' Choir of The Church of St. Michael & St. George, along with the Schola, will be singing Choral Evensong on the third Sunday from October through April. While the Girls' Choir has been in place for five years, this will mark the first year where the girls sing the Evening Office on a regular basis. The music will consist of literature from trebles alone to anthems for the full choir.
A reception following the service will feature wine, sherry, and delicious hors d'oeuvres. And don't miss the Savory Supper following the reception, appetizing food for dine-in or carry-out. See you on Sunday, the 5th and 19th!
Save the Date:
4th Annual Girls' Choir Fundraiser
Join us Friday, November 7, for our 4th Annual Girls' Choir Fundraiser. Enjoy performances by the best musicians in St. Louis, eat a fabulous dinner, participate in the silent auction, and support the Girls' Choir in raising funds for their 2015 Training Trip. Tickets are on sale! Please contact the Receptionist at [email protected] or 314.721.1502.
Download Evensong flyer
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Lost and Found
If you are missing a coat, keys, or glasses, please check the Lost and Found area in the Narthex at the back of the Sanctuary.
Can You Help?
St. Stephen's Food Pantry
Most of us are keenly aware of the issues facing the township of Ferguson, Missouri. You may know people who live or work there. Because the lives of many are disrupted and life as usual is not the case, we ask you to make a one-time donation of food, household goods, or money to assist those in need.
Meal-a-Month bags and envelopes are available for your convenience in the Great Hall. Contributions may, of course, be made without using either. The donated goods and funds will be delivered to the St. Stephen's Food Pantry. Ask the Receptionist about where to put the bags, or place them directly in the Meal-a-Month closet to the left of the Taylor Room entrance. Monetary donations in the form of checks should be made payable to The Hunger Ministry at CSMSG. We are also collecting school supplies for Ferguson children of all ages. A collection basket is located outside St. George's Chapel.
The Episcopal Church Women within the Diocese, including the CSL/Susan Mount Guild here at CSMSG, are collaborating in this effort to bring varying forms of help to the Ferguson community, as are the Young Adult and Children's Education ministries.
Toiletries, peanut butter and jelly, non-perishable items in cans like fruits, soups, stews, and tuna, cheese or peanut butter crackers, baby food in non-breakable containers, juices, and the aforementioned school supplies are the items most appreciated at this time.
Thank you in advance for giving. If you have any questions, please contact the Rev. Kit McLean, Becky Zaccarello (Hunger Ministry) or Cheryl Ward (Church Service League/Susan Mount Guild-ECW) through the Church at 314.721.1502.
Opportunity for Ministry: Ushering!
All liturgies need new additions to their usher pools. Hospitality is one of the gifts we can offer, and ushers are a major component of welcoming everyone who comes through our doors and helping them to feel comfortable.
Please consider this important ministry as a valuable contribution of your time and talent approximately one Sunday a month. Training is provided.
Contact Jim Stephenson at [email protected] or 314.746.4743 for more information or to volunteer.
Donate Your Old Eye Glasses! Help Others See:
The Downtown Lion's Club is once again collecting used glasses. Drop your old prescription glasses in the box in the Church Library and help provide improved vision for someone living in a developing country. The glasses will be picked up, sorted, and shipped to people all over the world who cannot afford prescription eye glasses. If you have questions please call Ralph Lewis at 314.239.6023 for more information about the program. Your old glasses can help make improved vision possible for someone in need!
CSMSG Girls' Choir Book Drive: The CSMSG Girls' Choir is sponsoring a year-long Book Drive for the children of Gateway 180, a local homeless shelter CSMSG often supports. A collection basket has been set up in the Church Library to collect your gently-used children's books. Please contact Bess Lehman with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you!
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Young Adult Group
Please join the CSMSG Young Adults for
"An Autumn Barbecue"
Sunday September 28
4-8 PM
The residence of Joe Freund
Yard games, delicious grilled meats, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. RSVP to [email protected] regarding the side dish you will be bringing and for directions to the Freund residence.
If you are in your 20s or 30s, enjoy social and outdoor activities, and want to meet some new friends and CSMSG parishioners, please join the Young Adult Group!
Kindly send your contact information to Hillary Gredell at [email protected] to be added to the Young Adult Group's invitation lists. We hope to see you at the next party! |
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Serving This Week
For this week's rota please visit:
Serving Sunday Information
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Youth Ministry
Check out the Youth Ministry at the Cardinals Game
Celebrate St. Michael's Day with Paintball! Kyle is heading out this Sunday, September 28 at noon. Bring $30, a change of clothes, and an old towel for the ride home. Everyone must complete a waiver before we can leave.
E-mail Kyle at [email protected] to sign up! It is important to RSVP so we can make sure to have enough drivers.
WANTED:The Youth Ministry is looking for two brave souls to help teach Sunday School. No experience, no problem. No kids in the youth group, not an issue. Come as you are and we will get you prepped and ready.
Coming Soon...Christmas Greenery Sale! Simplify your Christmas AND benefit the Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund by ordering your wreaths, greenery, and gifts at the YM Greenery Sale! You can also order gifts for friends and family to be directly shipped! Orders will be taken in the Great Hall in October! Stay tuned!
There will be no Sunday School this Sunday, September 28. Enjoy the service and activities following.
Wednesday Night Dinner and Youth Group
All 6th-12th graders are invited to join Kyle and the Wednesday evening youth group for fun, fellowship, and talk about Building a Spiritual Home, Building a Spiritual Community! Meet in the Taylor Room at 6 PM for dinner. Youth Group will then adjourn to the Armstrong Room. Pick-up is at 7:30 PM from the Armstrong Room. Please RSVP by Monday each week for the dinner head count (let us know if you have any dietary restrictions)!
Girls'/Guys' High School Bible Studies have begun! Contact Kyle or Marty to sign up or for more information. Both groups meet, separately, on Tuesday mornings from 6:45-7:30 AM.
Follow the Youth Ministry on Twitter with our handle @
csmsgyouth as well!
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Church School
Sunday is St. Michael's Sunday. There is no Church School for the Preschool-Fifth Grades. Enjoy the service and the festivities following! Since the service is longer than what the children are used to, there will be coloring packages for the children as they enter the Church.
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Outreach
Hunger Ministry has a new location for Meal-a-Month donations and recipes for casseroles. To the left of the Taylor Room are two closets marked Hunger Ministry. Pans, recipes, Meal-a-Month Yellow Bags, and shelves to place filled Meal-a-Month Bags are all now located together.
Contact Becky Zaccarello at [email protected] for further information or check with the Church Reception Desk. Your giving and sharing mean so much to so many!
Shelter Ministry Volunteers Needed
The Shelter Ministry is looking for a handful of additional dedicated volunteers who would be willing to commit to serving at the Shelter breakfast one Sunday a month, i.e. the first, second, third, or fourth Sunday of each month. We need folks who will help with cooking, set-up, and serving breakfast from 6:15 AM to about 8:15 AM. We are also looking for volunteers to form dishwashing crews for each Sunday. This role would be different from the regular breakfast volunteers in that your time commitment is only from 7:30 AM to about 8:25 AM.
If any among you are willing to say, "Here I am", please contact Nick Clifford at 314.997.4011 or [email protected] or Laurie Brown at [email protected] to answer any questions you might have about this arrangement and, of course, which Sunday of the month you would like to serve if this opportunity suits you.
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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!
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Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction offers parishioners 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, CSMSG's Spiritual Director, is available to meet with those interested in exploring this personal approach to understanding our spiritual lives. Contact Nicki at 314.863.0407 or [email protected].
Bulletin Board
E-newsletters by Mail?
Do you know someone who does not have computer access and would like to receive the weekly CSMSG e-letter? Let us know and we will mail the e-letter to them. Call or contact Debbie at [email protected] or 314.721.1502, ext. 4036.
E-Letter/Notice Information
Please send any new information that you would like to be included in the leaflet notices or e-letters to Debbie Fenner at [email protected]. The deadline for the submissions is Tuesday at 4 PM. Please keep the information concise. Thank you.
Instant Web Connection to CSMSG!
Notice that 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 schedules, sermons, and news.
The Knitting Ministry
 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 [email protected] or 314.863.0407. If Saturdays don't work for you, but you still want to participate, 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 blocking any part 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.
Call With Your Birth Announcements
Please contact Debbie Fenner at [email protected] or 314.721.1502 when there is a birth in your family, so we can properly welcome your baby into our parish family.
CSMSG Pre-Primary Enrollment
We are currently accepting applications for our parish's two pre-primary programs: 18-24 months old on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM, and two to three years old 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 Rosales 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. Jed Fox.
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 [email protected] for more information on becoming a member!
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