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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"
May 12-18, 2016
THE BANNER
Tickets go on sale for the Annual Nicaragua Fund-A-Need Dinner this Sunday, May 15 in the Great Hall from 8:30-11:30 AM. 
SUNDAY PREACHING SCHEDULE

   

 

 May   15   The Rev. Blake A. Sawicky

 May   22   The Rev. Ezgi Saribay

 May   29   The Rev. Blake A. Sawicky

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The definition of a steward is: "someone entrusted with wealth or property that does not belong to him or her." This idea runs counter to what the wider world teaches us. People say, "I earned it, so I own it." The change in our relationship to money for many comes when we realize that God owns it, and we get to use it. We are only stewards.

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.

PARKING REMINDER
The police department has been receiving complaints regarding folks parking too close to driveways, particularly on Sundays. This makes it difficult for neighbors to back out of their driveways on Ellenwood, Cecil, and Wydown as cars are generally parked on both sides of these already narrow streets.
 
Please leave a minimum of two feet on either side of driveway. The police department does not want to begin issuing tickets on Sundays but if this continues to occur they will have no alternative.
 
Thank you for your understanding.
THIS SUNDAY May 15
Nicaragua Fund-A-Need Dinner Tickets go on sale Sunday, May 15 in the Great Hall from 8:30-11:30 AM for the annual fundraiser for our mission trip to Nicaragua in July. Tickets are $75. The dinner will be a little different this year. Join us to see how! We are also accepting donations for our wine pull (bottles valued at $20 and up, please). For more info, contact Jennifer McGrath at 636.778.1256 or jenmcgrath123@gmail.com. 

We will sell tickets May 15, May 22, and June 5.

YM Leadership Team Meeting: This meeting will be held Sunday, May 15 in the Sverdrup Room at 11:30 AM. RSVP.

THIS WEEK

Monday, May 16
Monday Morning Women's Bible Study  
9 AM - 9:45 AM   Armstrong Room
"The Drama of Scripture" Kyle Schenkewitz will discuss how the biblical narrative unfolds into six "acts." 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, May 19
Science Supports Our Faith: One Man's Opinion
6:30 -9 PM       Great Hall 
The short films "Privileged Planet" and "Metamorphosis" will set the stage for discussion as to whether science tends to undermine religious faith. Free Admission. Contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org for more information.


Saturday, May 21
Hunger Ministry Sandwich Making
10 AM  Taylor Room
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the St. Michael's Hunger Ministry on the third Saturday of each month to make sandwiches for the Bridge and FOCUS St. Louis clients.

Sunday, May 22
Adult Volunteer and Sunday School Teacher Recognition and Dinner The recognition will be during the 9:15 AM service, and the dinner will be at the rectory from 6-8 PM. RSVP to reception@csmsg.org.

Sunday, May 29
Summer Liturgy Schedule Begins
  8:00 AM  Holy Eucharist
10:00 AM  Choral Eucharist
  5:30 PM  Holy Eucharist

Parish Picnic will follow 10:00 AM liturgy.

Thursday, June 2
Community of Hope Informational Meeting
Library  5:30-6:30 PM
The Community of Hope at The Church of St. Michael & St George announces a new training program. more

Sunday, June 12
Nicaragua Dinner & Auction
Windows On Washington, 6 PM 
Cocktails 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM , "Fund-A-Need" 8 PM

July 16-30
Nicaragua Mission Trip
more info
YOUTH MINISTRY
   
Youth Ministry Parenting Series 
10:30-11:15 AM, May 15 to discuss Chapter 8  more info

HS Bible Studies: Girls' Bible Study will continue through May 17.
Click YM BIBLE STUDIES for more information. 

Save-The-Date-CSMSG College Summer Reunion: Sunday, May 29, at the Annual Street Picnic. Look for the table with CSMSG College Student Reunion signs on it!

Save-the-date: Adult Volunteer and Sunday School Teacher Recognition and Dinner will be held on Sunday, May 22. The recognition will be during the 9:15 AM service, and the dinner will be at the rectory from 6-8 PM. RSVP to reception@csmsg.org.

HS Mission Trip   more

Middle School Mission Week  more

HS Bible Studies: The Final Girls' Bible Study will be held next Tuesday, May 17. All College Alums are invited to join us; RSVP to youth@csmsg.org. HS Bible Studies will resume in September.

Save ALL the Dates! 

Youth Ministry Spring Photos: more

OUTREACH MINISTRIES 
Toys for Nicaragua Needed
Cleaning out the kids toy box? Educational toys are needed at the school in Nejapa. more

Nicaragua Mission Trip 2016
It's not too late to join our team! For more info, contact Jennifer McGrath at 636.778.1256 or jenmcgrath123@gmail.com.
more
  
Hunger Ministry more info 
 
Shelter Ministry Volunteers Needed more info

United Thank Offering  

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 
 
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If your photo is not in the Directory we need one from you!  
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