December 14-20, 2018
Living Christ in This World
THE BANNER: A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS The traditional and much-beloved Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols as we know it today was adapted by The Very Reverend Eric Milner-White for use at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge on Christmas Eve, 1918. Please plan to join us at 5 PM this Sunday for this very special liturgy marking the centenary of this beautiful and deeply meaningful Christmas tradition.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE .

December 16 .... The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
December 23 … The Rev. Joseph Chambers
December 30 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 
EVE OF THE NATIVITY 
4:00 PM Nativity Pageant & Holy Eucharist
6:30 PM Choral Eucharist
10:30 PM Carol Service of Preparation & Praise
11:00 PM Festal Eucharist
Sermon: The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
10:00 AM Choral Eucharist
Sermon: The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos
“We liked your Church very much. We appreciated the warm welcome we received from your parishioners. We will be back.”
— Visitors on December 9

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THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
RECTOR’S FORUM : Please join the Rector as he leads a study of “Caesar and the Christians” from 10:30-11 AM in the Taylor Room. Everyone is welcome.

FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: will meet on Sunday from 10:30-11 AM in the Wydown Meeting Room. All interested adults are welcome to join conversation revolving around issues of family life in Christian families. 

YOUTH MINISTRY BAKE SALE: Stop by the Great Hall on Sunday to pick up some holiday treats! All proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry scholarship fund and help many students attend activities throughout the year.

NATIVITY PAGEANT REHEARSAL: Will be from 10:30 AM-Noon Sunday, December 16. Confirmands should meet upstairs in their classroom, while other participants will meet in the Armstrong Room.

A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS: The traditional and much-beloved Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, as we know it today, was adapted by The Very Reverend Eric Milner-White for use at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge on Christmas Eve, 1918. In his words, ‘The main theme is the development of the loving purposes of God...’ seen ‘through the windows and words of the Bible’. The Christmas story unfolds interspersed by seasonal carols as the story of the birth of the Christ Child is recounted through word and music. The center of the service is still found by those who ‘go in heart and mind’ and who consent to follow where the story leads. Please plan to join us Sunday evening at 5 PM for this very special liturgy marking the centenary of this beautiful and deeply meaningful Christmas tradition.

CSL: Thank you to all who made the Church Service League Silent Auction, Bazaar, and Luncheon a great success! We appreciate your support of our mission to provide monetary contributions to ministries and charities.

NAMETAGS: Please wear your nametags. If you cannot find your nametag, please write your name on the clipboard in the Wydown Narthex. A nametag will be waiting for you on the clipboard next week.
Did you know that Advent is Latin for “a coming or arrival” and it is the season of preparation for the birth of Jesus? We display an Advent wreath, a circular garland of evergreen branches, as a symbol of eternity (with no beginning and no end) and unending love. 
Four candles are arranged on the wreath and one is lit on each Sunday during the season. Each of the Advent candles represents a spiritual readying for the celebration of Christmas and the coming of the light of Christ into the world. The blue candles signify the color of the night sky or the waters of the new creation. The first candle to be lit is the Prophecy candle, or the Candle of Hope. The second to be lit is called the Bethlehem Candle, or the Candle of the Way, reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s long journey and their faith in God’s plan for salvation. On the third Sunday, we light a rose-colored candle for Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday or Joy Sunday, also called the Shephard’s Candle. The fourth candle is the Angel’s Candle or Candle of Peace; it reminds us that Jesus comes to bring peace and light to the world and to our hearts.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: The Earth Came to Help: Advent and the Book of Revelation - In this season of waiting, we conclude our survey of the Bible with three weeks on the Book of Revelation. As Israel waited for her Messiah, so we too wait for his return. All ladies of the parish are welcome on Mondays from 9-9:45 AM in the Armstrong Room.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
 CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE/ECW:
10:30 AM: Bible Study with Fr. Peter Speropulos
11:30 AM: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel
Noon: Lunch: reservations to Sandra Vuitel ( [email protected] or 314.300.8858) by 3 PM Sunday, December 16. 
12:30 PM: Marcia Ollinger with Stories for the Season

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
HOLY EUCHARIST: Please join us on Friday at 7 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel for Holy Eucharist.

FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: We will be studying the Gospel of John. We meet Friday mornings in the Library from 7:30-8:30 AM.

UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 
EVE OF THE NATIVITY  
4:00 PM Nativity Pageant & Holy Eucharist
6:30 PM Choral Eucharist
10:30 PM Carol Service of Preparation & Praise
11:00 PM Festal Eucharist

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
10:00 AM Choral Eucharist

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26
The Church offices and Building will be closed.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019
SAVE THE DATE! SUPPER CLUB
What - Supper Club to support Syrian refugees who have relocated to St. Louis
Who - Sponsored by Welcome Neighbor STL
Where - The Church of St. Michael & St. George
When - Sunday, January 13 at 6 PM
Cost - $30 per person
The entire parish is invited to a traditional dinner prepared by Syrian families living in St. Louis. 
From cultural exchange to just plain fun, look forward to a great evening.
A dinner SignUpGenius will be available soon. Limited seating, make plans now to attend!

WOMEN'S RETREAT: Save THIS date: Weekend Retreat - Friday, March 1 - Saturday, March 2, 2019 (held at the Mercy Center). Our Women’s Retreat leaders, Gail Watkins and Nancy Enderle, invite you to a new understanding of the term "spacious." At the Retreat, you can begin to listen for God’s voice and actions in your everyday life. Come, be still, and pause. Please contact Laurie at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Sunday, May 19, 2019
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: The Church of St. Michael & St. George is offering a pilgrimage to the Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in North Norfolk, England. Led by Fr. Jeremy Davies, the former Canon of Salisbury Cathedral and a beloved friend of CSMSG. Jeremy has put together a s pecial week with acce ss to areas only Jeremy could talk his way into! Join us for this special journey of spiritual formation in community. See more information here or contact Laurie Brown at [email protected] or 314.721.1502.
ORDINATION OF LAURIE ANZILOTTI DECEMBER 21
NEW ASSISTANT RECTOR
The Rector is pleased to announce that on Sunday, January 13, 2019, the Rev. Tom Albinson will join the clergy staff of The Church of St. Michael & St. George as Assistant Rector. Tom is a priest in the Church of England currently serving the combined parishes of St. Giles’ and St. Margaret’s in Oxford, England. He has been ordained for six years. Tom is married to St. Louis native Anna, and comes with a dog named Steve. We look forward to their arrival at the start of the new year.
FOLLOW UP ON OUR WWI VETERAN CPL. BATDORF: John Tyler recently found additional material on Cpl. Batdorf and has written a “supplemental paper” on the corporal. This information will be included in the Church archives in honor of Cpl. Batdorf. Batdorf Supplemental Information.pdf . Thank you John for all of your time and talent !
SHELTER MINISTRY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
The Church of St. Michael & St. George (we welcome volunteers from all faiths!) has been providing a hot breakfast on Sunday morning to the families at the Shelter for over 25 years. Please consider devoting time to help! We welcome all volunteers - if you are willing, we can use you! Families can volunteer together, and youth - you can earn service hours.
Gateway 180 Shelter is located at: 1000 19th St, St. Louis, MO 63106
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Nick Clifford at 314.973.6322 OR ( [email protected] ).
JTM WOMEN'S MINISTRY FUND
Jan Torrisi-Mokwa was invaluable in enhancing the Women's Ministry at The Church of St. Michael & St. George, as well as founding the ECW Steering Council by lovingly guiding the group through a process that brought our value and mission statements to fruition. One of the ways that her memory will be honored is by establishing a fund to support the Women's Retreats that Jan so dearly loved. The money will be used to pay for retreat leaders as well as provide scholarships for attendees. If you would like to contribute, please make your check payable to CSMSG and note "JTM Women's Ministry Fund" in the memo. Please contact Laurie Brown at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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