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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"
February 25- March 2, 2016
THE BANNER 
Get to Know the Prayer Book: Join Fr. Blake and Mthr. Ezgi on Sunday mornings in Lent, from 10:30-11:00 AM in the Sverdrup Room as they teach about The Book of Common Prayer.

SUNDAY PREACHING SCHEDULE

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  February 28  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

      March  6   The Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf

      March 13  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

      March 20  The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall

      March 27  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

VISITING PREACHER

The Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf will preach  Sunday, March 6 at the 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM liturgies. Bishop Wolf, a convert from Judaism, stepped into history books by becoming only the second woman in U.S history to be ordained a diocesan bishop. 

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The Church asks each year for "estimates of giving" to plan for annual budgeting of expenditures.
How do I pay my pledge? You can request weekly offering envelopes or ask the church to set up automatic giving to fit your budgeting schedule, (MasterCard, Visa, or debit). To manage a recurring donation online, you will be prompted to choose an option when you make your pledge. Gifts of appreciated stock are also accepted.

If you have not yet filled out a pledge card, please do so. Every pledge makes a difference and supports our church with a vital mission and ministry seven days a week. 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 for your pledge.

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 ensure 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 for more information, or contact the Rector's Office at 314.721.1502.
THIS SUNDAY, February 28
  
Get to Know the Prayer Book: Join Fr. Blake and Mthr. Ezgi on Sunday mornings in Lent, from 10:30-11:00 AM in the Sverdrup Room as they teach about The Book of Common Prayer.

YM Leadership Team Orientation at 11:15 AM in the Armstrong Room. 

Don't forget to sign up for the Popcorn, Pizza and a Movie Family Event this Sunday, February 28 at 3 PM. The cost is $20 per family. Bring a blanket and pillow. The movie (Up) starts at 3:30 PM and pizza follows! Sign up by e-mailing Jane Fisher or sign up in the Great Hall.

All liturgies and a full-length notice may be downloaded from our website, www.csmsg.org. Go to service leaflets  or "This Sunday" to download the pdf files for the liturgy and notices. A condensed printed version of the Sunday leaflet and notices will be available at all services. 

THIS WEEK
Monday, February 29 
Women's Bible Study
9-9:45 AM, Armstrong Room 
"The Drama of Scripture" with Kyle Schenkewitz more

Tuesday, March 1
Church Service League
11 AM  Bible Study with John Tyler: 
"Who Do You Say That I Am?"

Noon: Lunch
12:30 PM: Program "Lenten Series": (through March 22)
"From East to West: A Young Turkish Girl's Journey from Islam to Christianity Part 2" presented by Mother Ezgi.
more info

Wednesday, March 2
Wonderful Wednesdays & Upcoming Classes
6:00 PM Dinner, 6:45 PM Class, 8 PM Compline

"Lent: Christian Prayer in the Anglican Tradition" (Fr. Blake) in the Great Hall

Adult Confirmation classes will be offered in Lent as a component of our Wonderful Wednesday program. The class will be a series of conversations on what makes Episcopalians a distinctive people of prayer. Chief topics will include The Book of Common Prayer, Individual Devotion, and the Eucharist, always with a practical eye towards developing our own relationship with God via the traditions and tools which our Anglican Heritage has given us. All are welcome. For more information, contact Laurie Brown or Fr. Blake Sawicky.

"In the Beginning is Not the End" (Isaac Arten)

After Work with the Turk: Part 2
"Gospel according to Handel's 'Messiah'" (Mother Ezgi)
March 2, 9, and 16

Friday-Saturday, March 4-5
The Gospel According to St. Mark 
7 PM,  Friday, Great Hall 
10 AM,  Saturday, Great Hall
The actor, Tom Bair, in an exciting performance and storytelling event, will offer the King James Version of the Gospel according to St. Mark. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us.  A discussion of the performance will be held on Saturday morning at 10 AM.

Upcoming Events

Friday, March 18 - Saturday, March 19
Women's Retreat at the Mercy Center
The Venerable Mimsy Jones, Archdeacon, will be the Retreat leader.
more info
Retreat Brochure
Register and pay online here 

Contact Laurie Brown with questions at Laurie@csmsg.org.

Holy Week Preacher
Sunday, March 20 - March 26
The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall
"The End of Religion"
The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall was the eighth Bishop of Woolwich in the Church of England. Marshall was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge and was ordained in 1961. 


Lenten and Holy Week Calendar

Have you witnessed the children celebrating in the chapel on Sundays?
CHURCH SCHOOL
Popcorn, Pizza and a Movie
Sunday, February 28, 3 PM  Great Hall
Movie "Up" at 3:30 PM. Pizza at 5 PM.
$20/family. Children can bring blankets and pillows. Tables and chairs for adults! RSVP to Jane Fisher  jfisher@csmsg.org or sign up in the Great Hall.

The Second Grade will be sharing what they have learned about Moses in this Sunday's 9:15 AM Children's Chapel service. Their parents are invited to their chapel service.  

Next week, March 6, the First Grade will "act out" the Bible story, Jesus Calms the Storm. Their parents are invited to that Chapel service.
 
YOUTH MINISTRY  
YM Leadership Team Orientation today at 11:15 AM in the Armstrong Room.

Fall Kick-Off Meeting: NEXT Sunday, March 6, in the
Armstrong Room from 11:15 AM-12:15 PM. 

Youth Ministry Parenting Series 
10:30-11:15 AM, March 6
The Spiritual Child by Lisa Miller 

Save-the-dates: 
HS Senior Night Dinner: Tuesday, April 5, from 6:30-8 PM at Three Kings; 
Bishop Salmon Talk (to Confirmands and their parents): Sunday, April 10, at 10:30 AM; 
YM Parent Spring Fling Social: Sunday, April 10, from 5-7 PM; 
Confirmation Banquet: Saturday, April 16, from 6-8 PM;

Confirmation: Sunday, April 17 at 9:15 AM.

Summer Mission Opportunities: Reserve your spot NOW for the Middle School and High School Mission Trips by registering online on the YM Bulletin Board webpage.
MS Mission Week of local service opportunities will be June 6-10.
HS Mission Trip to Hamilton, Ohio, will be July 9-16. 


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! 
If your photo is not in the Directory we need one from you!  
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
 
Hunger Ministry 
 
Shelter Ministry Volunteers Needed
ALTAR FLOWERS