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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"
March 17-23, 2016
THE BANNER 
The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall will be our Holy Week Preacher beginning this Palm Sunday.
SUNDAY PREACHING SCHEDULE

  

        

      March 20  The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall

      March 27  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

        April   3  The Rev. Ezgi Saribay

        April  10  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

        April  17  The Rt. Rev. George W. Smith

        April  24  The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

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This Sunday begins Holy Week at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. We are blessed to have The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall as our guest preacher. A generous family in our parish is underwriting Bishop Marshall's expenses. We are all benefitting from the generosity of another.

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, March 20
Holy Week Preacher
The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall will be our guest preacher. Make plans to join us as we worship the risen Savior.
The Rt. Rev Michael Marshall bio and Holy Week Schedule

Passion Vespers
5 PM
On Palm Sunday afternoon the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing a service of Passion Vespers. This liturgy, akin to the Christmastide services of Lessons and Carols, is a service of exceptional beauty that couples the spoken word with poignant seasonal music. The readings are selected from Scripture, the ancient Church Fathers, and modern-day poets and are interspersed with music, sung by the Choir to illuminate the texts. This is a meaningful way to begin the solemnities of Holy Week, and all are cordially encouraged and welcome to attend.

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
Friday, March 18 - Saturday, March 19
Women's Retreat at the Mercy Center
The Venerable Mimsy Jones, Archdeacon, will be the Retreat leader. 

Saturday, March 19
Hunger Ministry Sandwich Making
10-11 AM    Taylor Room
Join us to make sandwiches for the Bridge and FOCUS St. Louis clients. Everyone is welcome. 

Monday, March 21
Women's Bible Study
9-9:45 AM, Armstrong Room 
"The Drama of Scripture" with Kyle Schenkewitz more
There will be class on March 21 but not on March 28 as the Church will be closed. 

Tuesday, March 22
Church Service League
11 AM:  Bible Study  "Moses" with Mike Bickel
Noon: Lunch
12:30 PM: Program Bishop Michael Marshall, Holy Week Preacher more info 

Wonderful Wednesday will not meet Wednesday March 23 or 30.

Thursday, March 24
Family Dinner
6:30 PM    Great Hall
Family service in St. George's Chapel at 5:30 PM. A family dinner follows in the Great Hall. Do you know what "Maundy" means?   $15 per family - please make reservations at JFisher@csmsg.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, March 28
Easter Monday
The Church offices and building will be closed.

Sunday, April 3
Episcopal City Mission 
10:30 AM   Sverdrup Room
A chaplain for kids in the city detention center, will discuss the current state of delinquent youth in the custody of the Family Court of St. Louis City. He has over five years of experience providing non-denominational spiritual care and programming to children ranging from ages 11 to 17, who need his support, hope and healing. Episcopal City Mission (ECM) has been providing a ministry of presence for over 60 years through chaplains like Rev. Aldridge. ECM needs your support to continue their work with youth in detention in St. Louis City and County. Please attend and learn more about this valuable ministry on April 3 in the Sverdrup Room at 10:30 AM.

Thursday, April 7
Book Club:  For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
7:30 PM  Sverdrup Room  more

Friday, April 22
Trivia Night 2016
6:30 PM    Great Hall
Join us for TRIVIA NIGHT 2016: $40/person. Contact Nicholas Bideler to reserve your spot at Nick@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 ext. 4043.  more info 

July 16-30
Nicaragua Mission Trip
more info

Have you witnessed the children celebrating in the chapel on Sundays?
CHURCH SCHOOL
No Church School services or classes on Palm Sunday or Easter. Don't forget that we will meet outside (weather permitting) and Donatello, the donkey, will lead us into Church. He would love to have carrots, apples and anything that a donkey will eat!

Reminder:
Maundy Thursday: Family service in St. George's Chapel at 5:30 PM.  Do you know what "Maundy" means?  A family dinner follows in the Great Hall. $15 per family - please make reservations at Jfisher@csmsg.org.

Good Friday: There is a special service for the children in St. George's Chapel at NOON. Easter activities will follow in the Taylor Room. Free Pizza will be served in the Great Hall at 11:30 AM. Please let Jane Fisher know if you would like pizza at Jfisher@csmsg.org.

Easter: Services at 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM are the same!

 
YOUTH MINISTRY  
Youth Ministry Parenting Series 
10:30-11:15 AM, this Sunday

Wacky Wednesdays: The Wednesday Night youth group will NOT meet on March 23  or 30 This group will resume on April 6.  Click WACKY WEDNESDAYS for more information.

HS Bible Studies: Will NOT be held on Tuesdays, March 22 or 29. Click YM BIBLE STUDIES for more information. 

HS Senior Update: Photos and Information: The YM is preparing to recognize our 2016 High School Graduates and kindly requests parents of all CSMSG graduates to send a photo of their senior, and to submit their contact information. 

HS Senior Night: All HS seniors are invited to dinner at Three Kings Pub on Delmar April 5 from 6:30-8 PM. Please RSVP and send information to Marty at youth@csmsg.org.

HS Mission Trip Orientation: Sunday, April 10, at 11:30 AM in the Armstrong Room. We will complete paperwork and payments will be due at this time. Please contact Marty at youth@csmsg.org to arrange payment schedule or to request scholarship funds.

Youth Ministry Spring Parent Social: All parents with children currently in the 5th-12th Grades are invited for a casual cocktail party to get to know other parents on Sunday, April 10, from 5-7 PM at the Klamer's home. Please RSVP to the e-vite or e-mail youth@csmsg.org to reply!

Save-the-dates: 
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 more


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