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Please review The Church of St. Michael & St. George's weekly e-newsletter to keep abreast of our events. Visit our online calendar for event
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The Church of
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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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This Week's Banner
This year's Family Epiphany night will be this Sunday at 5 PM.
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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 Evening Prayer with Holy Communion
(St. George's Chapel)
Sunday 5:30 PM Service Change
Until further notice, the Sunday 5:30 PM liturgy in St. George's Chapel will be Evening Prayer Rite II with the Administration of the Holy Communion.
Weekday Liturgies Schedule Change
Until further notice, the only weekday liturgies of Holy Eucharist will be on WEDNESDAYS. There will be a Holy Eucharist at 12:15 PM and a Holy Eucharist with Unction at 5:30 PM. The weekday Morning and Evening Prayer schedules will remain the same.
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Preaching Rota 
January 11 The Rev. Katherine S. McLean
January 18 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
January 25 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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 2014-15
This Sunday, the First Sunday after the Epiphany, we remember the Baptism of Jesus by John at the River Jordan, the beginning of Christ's ministry. It is the hope of CSMSG that each of us in our own ministry and stewardship hear the words of God: "You are my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." Your involvement in ministry and faithful pledging enable CSMSG to worship and serve in Jesus' name. Thank you!
As of Monday we have received 320 pledges for a total of $1,619,312. The goal is $2,000,000.
If you wish to make a pledge, you may pick up a pledge card in the pew, Narthex, on website at www.csmsg.org, or simply call the Church at 314.721.1502.
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Sundays
The Rector's Forum 
10:30 AM Taylor Room
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.
Tuesdays
Women's Bible Study
8:00 AM Sverdrup Room
New Time! The Women's Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings at 8 AM in the Sverdrup Room. The Rev. Kit McLean is leading this group, which is studying the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. The format is flexible, and we conclude at 9 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:
This Episcopal Church Women's group is open to all women to enjoy any or all of our offerings:
Bible Study, a delicious homemade lunch, and our meetings/programs when you can. For those who work from home or nearby, feel free to just come for lunch and enjoy the Christian camaraderie.
11 AM: Bible Study in the Sverdrup Room led by John Tyler. Come and learn about "A Rich Man Clothed in Purple."
Noon: A delicious lunch ($7) prepared by Cheryl Ward served in the Great Hall. Please arrive a little early to socialize and check in. Reservations appreciated: Please notify Alison Wiedle today by 4 PM (Email: arwiedle@sbcglobal.net or call 314.307.8300).
12:30 PM (approximate) Program: Travel to Peru, Argentina, and Brazil with Jim and Aleda Littlefield. Hear about their visit to Machu Picchu. No passport, no money, and no packing required!
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This Week
Sunday, January 11
The Mimosa Extravaganza and Young Adult Fellowship
after the 9:15 AM liturgy Great Hall
The Young Adults of CSMSG will be in the Great Hall Sunday, January 11 after the 9:15 AM liturgy. Stop by to meet our future!
Epiphany Family Night
5 PM Great Hall
Please sign up by emailing Jane Fisher at jfisher@csmsg.org.
Tuesday, January 13
Steak & Stories
6PM Great Hall
Get Healthy in the New Year!! Dr. Thomas Hyers will be our speaker at the January 13 Steak & Stories. His topic will be the Mediterranean Diet and how it is so effective and so popular, incorporating healthy eating with components characterizing the cooking style of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
An internationally recognized educator, Dr. Hyers is Clinical Professor of Medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine and has conducted high-quality clinical research for more than thirty years. The cost for dinner is $20 per participant. Please RSVP to reception@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 by Monday, January 12 at Noon.
Make your reservations for this special evening now!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 17
Sandwich-Making
10 AM Taylor Room
Sandwich-Making will take place Saturday, January 17. 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.
Sunday, January 18
Choral Evensong
5 PM Church
The Schola of The Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing a service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter, on Sunday, January 18 at 5 PM. Reception to follow.
A Savory Supper will follow the reception, featuring appetizing food for dine-in or carry-out.
Sunday, January 25
Annual Meeting
9:15 AM Church
 All are invited to our ever-popular Annual Meeting, following the 9:15 AM liturgy on January 25. This year's Meeting theme is: Blessed to Belong: This is the Place Where God has Called Your Name! Chili and Soup are needed for the after-party. Please contact Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org if you are able to bring chili or soup. Note: Due to the Annual Meeting, there will not be an 11:15 AM liturgy. Saturday, February 21 Lenten Quiet Day Dr. Janet Ruffing, RSM, Professor of the Practice of Spirituality and Ministerial Leadership at Yale Divinity School, will lead our Quiet Day on February 21. She will lead us through a reflection on Lent as a journey from Transfiguration to Transformation that will include chanting, visual contemplation of Fra Angelico's painting of the Transfiguration, time for personal prayer, and some faith sharing. We will ultimately look more closely at the transformation that contemplating the Christ mysteries achieves. Dr. Ruffing's work with us promises to be a great way of opening ourselves further to the potential promises of not only Easter, but of the Lenten journey as well. As usual, we will conclude our time together with a simple Eucharist. Quiet Day will be held from 8:30 AM-3 PM.
This Quiet Day is for both men and women and will be held at CSMSG.
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Women's Retreats
We have exciting opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship planned for the women (and one for the men as well!) of CSMSG this year!
We hope you are able to attend one or all of the retreats listed below:
Saturday, February 21
Dr. Janet Ruffing, RSM, a Yale professor and internationally known spiritual director, will lead our Lenten Quiet Day, from 8:30 AM-3 PM.
Please note: This is for both men and women and will be held at CSMSG.
Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14
Women's Retreat Weekend with The Rev. Maggi Dawn, Dean of Chapel at Yale Divinity School and Anglican priest, at the Mercy Center. The retreat begins at 4 PM on Friday and ends at 4 PM on Saturday. Mark your calendars. More information and registration TBA.
Contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org with any questions.
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Music
Choral Evensong
January 18 at 5 PM
The Schola of The Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing a service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter, on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 5 PM. The service will include an Evening Service of Sir George Dyson along with music of Craig Phillips and Orlando Gibbons. Please plan to join us for this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the ending of the day.
A reception following the service will feature wine, sherry, and delicious hors d'oeuvres.
And don't miss the Savory Supper following the reception, featuring appetizing food for dine-in or carry-out.
All are cordially invited to join us.
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Serving This Week
For this week's rota please visit:
Serving Sunday Information
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Young Adults
The Mimosa Extravaganza
and Young Adult Fellowship
after the 9:15 liturgy Great Hall
The Mimosa Extravaganza and Young Adult Fellowship will take place this Sunday, January 11 in the Great Hall following the 9 AM liturgy. Look for our "area" in the Great Hall and come hang out! This is a great opportunity to catch up with fellow Young Adults and swap holiday stories. It is also designed to showcase how awesome our group is for the rest of the parish. We truly hope many of you can come! After all, who can turn down a mimosa?
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 hillary.a.roth@gmail.com to be added to our invitation lists.
We hope to see you at the next party!
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CSMSG College Students &
Youth Group Alumni
It was wonderful to see many of our college alumni at our December lunch reunion on December 28, as well as at our HS Girls' Bible Study on Tuesday, January 6. We love keeping in touch with our graduates!
2015 College and Young Adult Summer Mission Trip: Reserve your spot now on our Young Adult Mission Trip to New Orleans, July 25-August 1. Contact Marty at youth@csmsg.org for more information.
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Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Sunday School classes will resume this Sunday!
YM Winter Retreats: Retreat #1 is this weekend! All participants should meet in the Narthex this Saturday, January 10 by St. George's Chapel at 7:30 AM sharp. Pick-up will be Sunday, January 11 at 2 PM.
Retreat #2 will be January 31-February 1. Cost is $150, partial or full scholarships available. Friends are welcome, too (discounted price of $60!). E-mail Marty at youth@csmsg.org to sign up for Retreat #2.
Register on-line for Retreat #2.
YM Service Day: All are invited to come and serve our parish on MLK Day, January 19, when the YM holds its annual Service Day. We will be cleaning, landscaping, and performing other repair work at our two recently-vacated clergy residences. We will work from 10 AM-1 PM and lunch will be provided. Please bring work gloves and cleaning supplies. RSVP to Kyle@csmsg.org.
High School Guys' and Girls' Bible Studies: Small Group Bible Studies have resumed. The HS Guys' Bible Study now meets at Bread Company at Clayton and Big Bend and is studying Parables. The HS Girls' Bible Study is completing its study of Genesis and will begin a 10-week study of Hebrews in mid-January. Contact Marty at youth@csmsg.org for more information or to join in!
Wednesday Night Dinner and Youth Group has resumed.
Summer 2015 Mission Opportunities: NOW is the time to sign up and reserve your spot on one of the mission trips that the YM is sponsoring this summer. There are opportunities for 6th Graders-young adults!
Middle School Mission Week: June 8-12
This is a week of local service opportunities that affords our rising 6th-9th Graders the chance to serve our Church and our community. The cost is $50 and the schedule is generally 8:45 AM-3 PM Monday-Friday.
High School Mission Week: July 10-19
Our rising 9th Graders-2015 HS graduates will be supporting the underserved in Green Bay, WI by performing home rehab and repairs. The cost is $800. Partial or full scholarships are available as needed. Please contact Marty Chapman at youth@csmsg.org to inquire and sign up.
College/Young Adult Mission Trip to New Orleans: July 25-August 1; see info under CSMSG College Student Information.
Follow the Youth Ministry on Twitter with our handle @csmsgyouth as well!
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Church School
Children's Chapel and Sunday School Classes resume this Sunday.
Epiphany Family Night is this Sunday, January 11 at 5 PM. Please sign up by emailing Jane Fisher at jfisher@csmsg.org.
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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 zaclife@aol.com 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., either 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 establish dishwashing crews for each Sunday. This role would be different from the regular breakfast volunteers in that your services would be needed 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 nickclifsr@yahoo.com or Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org for answers to any questions you might have about this service opportunity and, which Sunday of the month you would like to serve if you feel this opportunity suits you.
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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?
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 regularly 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 csmsgbookdrive@gmail.com. Thank 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 Companionship
Spiritual Companionship
For 25 years, The Church of St. Michael & St. George has offered Spiritual Companionship, a ministry of prayer and presence. Nicki Gillis, a trained lay Spiritual Director, is available to meet with individuals who are interested in exploring this personal approach to spiritual formation. Sometimes called "the ministry of holy listening," Spiritual Companionship offers the participant an opportunity to be accompanied and guided on his or her journey toward God through confidential one-on-one meetings with a Spiritual Director. Contact Nicki at 314.863.0407 or nickigillis@att.net.
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 communications@csmsg.org 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 communications@csmsg.org. 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
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 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 in the Ellenwood Narthex.
Call With Your Birth Announcements
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 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 The Rev. Katherine S. McLean.
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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