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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"
December 24-30, 2015
THE BANNER
Nativity artwork provided by Wilson Ray.
SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE  
   8:00 AM    Holy Eucharist I (Church)
 10:00 AM    Choral Eucharist I (Church)
   5:30 PM    Holy Eucharist II (St. George's Chapel)
SUNDAY PREACHING SCHEDULE

December 27   The Rev. Blake A. Sawicky

   January  3   The Rev. Ezgi Saribay

   January 10  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

   January 17  The Rev. Ezgi Saribay

   January 24  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

   January 31  The Rev. Blake A. Sawicky

It's not too late to make a pledge before the end of the year!


Pledge cards are available online either at www.csmsg.org, or click HERE. You may also pick one up at Church or contact Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org. Thank you.
THIS SUNDAY, December 27
College Student and YM Alumni Christmas Reunion Luncheon: Let US Buy You Lunch on Sunday, December 27! All CSMSG college students and YM Alums are invited to lunch at Three King's on Delmar Sunday from 11:30 AM-1 PM.

Sunday services will be 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM.

THIS WEEK
 
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
 
Thursday, December 24 
Eve of the Nativity
4:00 PM Nativity Pageant and Holy Eucharist
6:30 PM Choral Eucharist
10:30 PM Carol Service of Preparation and Praise
11:00 PM Festal Eucharist
Incense will be used
Nursery provided for the 4:00 PM and 
6:30 PM liturgies only 
 
Friday, December 25
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas Day)
Festal Eucharist
10:00 AM
Nursery provided  
Sunday, December 27
College Student and YM Alumni
Christmas Reunion Luncheon 
 
Friday, January 1
The Holy Name  of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Friday, January 1, 2016
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
St. George's Chapel
Nursery provided

Sunday, January 3
The Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing a service of Choral Evensong for Christmastide, on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 5 PM. The service will include an Evening Service of Sydney Watson and music of Philip Moore and John Byrt. Please plan to join us for this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the ending of the day as the Christmas season draws to a close. Incense will be used at this service.

Monday, January 4
Women's Bible Study:     
9 AM, Armstrong Room  
On January 4, Molly Schilling will lead a discussion of "The Epiphany." This Bible Study meets each Monday from 9-9:45 AM in the Armstrong Room. For more information, contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org. 

Beginning January 11, Kyle Schenkewitz, our Youth Minister, will begin a study of "The Drama of Scripture." We will discuss how the biblical narrative unfolds into six "acts"- from the establishment of God's kingdom to the "return of the King." This study is for you if you have ever wondered how the Bible hangs together or how to make sense of it all. Scripture is more than a set of separate books; it's a compelling drama that unfolds from beginning to end. Learn how God's story continues in our lives here and now and how to discover our meaning and place in it. This study will be great for seasoned Christians looking for a new way to read the Bible, as well as for new believers who want to understand the Scriptures. Join us as we begin this new study on January 11. 

Wednesday, January 13
Wonderful Wednesdays
Upcoming Father Blake's Classes:
Epiphany: An Introduction to the Episcopal Church
Where did we come from? Who were our "founding fathers" as a church? How did we get from there to where we are today? What role does St. Michael & St. George have to play in it all? Join us Wednesdays in Epiphany starting January 13 for a four-week introduction to the Episcopal Church.

Lent: Christian Prayer in the Anglican Tradition
Christian Prayer is an immensely rich topic, and our inheritance as Anglicans is especially vibrant. Join us on Wednesdays in Lent (starting February 17) as we discuss this heritage, along with specific ways each of us can approach God by prayer in our lives today. Topics will include The Book of Common Prayer, sacred music, the Liturgy, and private devotion.

Saturday, January 16
Sandwich Making will take place Saturday, January 16. 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 24
SAVE THE DATE! The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 24, following the 9:15 AM liturgy.
Get out your chili and pie recipes.
More information to follow.

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Young Adults
If you are in your 20s or 30s, enjoy cocktail parties, outdoor activities.... more info 
 
So, you've heard about the New Centering Prayer Group. You are interested, but you're not sure what it is... more info 

CSMSG Girls' Choir Book Drive   more info 
 
We need your photo for the Directory!   more info 
WOMEN'S RETREAT  Save the Date!
Friday and Saturday, March 18-19, 2016
CHURCH SCHOOL 
 
YOUTH MINISTRY 
Visit our Youth Ministry Bulletin Board for details of the events below.
 
Youth Ministry Parenting Series: How can parents today best facilitate health and lifelong thriving in their children? Please join other CSMSG parents for a discussion of The Spiritual Child book by Lisa Miller to learn about the latest research showing how essential spiritual formation is to our children's mental and physical health. This series will kick off on Sunday, January 3, in the Wydown Meeting Room from 10:30-11:15 AM. This class will meet on the first and third Sundays of each month throughout the spring. Contact youth@csmsg.org for more information.

YM Winter Retreat 
"Feed Your Soul" at our Winter Retreat at Trout Lodge on Saturday/Sunday, January 30 and 31. Register here 

Upcoming events: Cathedral Lock-in: January 8/9. E-mail  Kyle@csmsg.org to sign up.
 
There will be NO Wednesday night Youth group on Wednesday, December 30. This Youth Group will resume on January 6.
more info     
 
will resume on Tuesday, January 5.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
 
Hunger Ministry 
 
Shelter Ministry Volunteers Needed
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