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What's happening at St. George's?

Men's Club Annual BBQ

Saturday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall

Bring a friend for a fun evening with good food and great people. Tickets available at the door or in advance from any Men's Club member.  For more information, contact Wayne Woodside.

All kids invited to St. George's VACTATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2010: 

S.C.U.B.A... Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure! 

Friday, July 30th through Sunday, August 1st

We need folks to help with lessons, art, preparation food and other "behind the scenes" activities.  Anyone interested in helping with VBS this year or just needing more information, please contact Lisa Woodside.

AASU Ministry changes and a tearful farewell

The AASU line item in the Diocesan budget has been reduced dramatically. While that means that Mother Helen will no longer be with us after May 2 she would like the Saint George’s family to continue our involvement in the AASU ministry. As plans become clear how that will be structured for the next school year more information about how we can continue to assist in that ministry will be forthcoming.

Mother Helen was ordained priest at Saint George’s and has been a tremendous gift to this parish. We will recognize her ministry and bid her a fond farewell on May 2. Please bring your favorite covered dish and make a point to help be here to recognize how much she will be missed!

Christian Education news

During the summer (beginning with Pentecost, May 18) we will give our children’s Sunday School teachers a well deserved summer vacation. We will hold informal adult Christian Education forums and the nursery will remain open until noon. Christian Education for all ages will resume the Sunday after Labor Day.

An Exciting New Vision for St. George's!

We will be building a new church for our growing community and our capital campaign will soon be underway. We are thankful for all our faithful parishioners and friends who will be joining us on this exciting faith journey!

Most Gracious Father, enlighten us with the fire of your love, that we may be your holy people. We ask that by your grace you will build up our church family at Saint George's Episcopal Church, in order that we may carry your message of love into the world. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

New Building Update

First,  thanks to all who are so faithfully fulfilling their capital campaign pledges for the new building! We will be holding a seminar on Planned Giving hosted by the Episcopal Church Foundation in the near future. There are a variety of ways to make Saint George’s a part of your bequest to your financial advantage. Stay tuned for date and times.

The vestry has approved moving forward with applying for the permit required by the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC). We are also putting together a presentation to gain approval from the Bishop and the Diocesan Standing Committee to move forward with final design and construction. As we continue in the process we will keep you informed through the Banner or parish email alerts.

Anglican Prayer Bead Workshop

Anglican Prayer Bead Workshop

Thank you to Louise Richards for leading a class in crafting Anglican Prayer beads this Lent. Prayer beads also known as rosaries and worry beads, have a long history in most major world religions. These handcrafted beads emphasize our Anglican heritage and provide a focus point for prayer and meditation. For more information please contact Louise Richards, Jane Johnston or Edyth McKissick.

Honey Creek now accepting applications for summer camp!

This is going to be a great summer at Honey Creek, our Diocesan Camp. Mother Helen will be the chaplain for Camp Joseph and Mary.

For more information and to register online at click here.

A few words about Stewardship from our Rector

In order to formulate and present a budget to the annual parish meeting we need your pledge cards as soon as possible. We give primarily because we are thankful for our very lives. We give sacrificially in order to recognize that we are not in control of our lives – only God is. We give as a practical matter, so that this parish family may thrive and flourish and be here for the sacramental, pastoral and outreach ministries we and the community expect. A pledge is not a contract. It is your intention. Life circumstances change. Your pledge may need to be adjusted up or down based on your ability to give. But your pledge is a sacramental (that is visible) witness that you believe it is important to maintain this community of faith in the present and for the future. Please mail or place your pledge in the offering plate this Sunday.

Fr P+

Consecration of the 10th Bishop of Georgia

As of Saturday, January 23rd we have a new Bishop and Chief Pastor, The Right Reverend Scott Benhase, 10^th Bishop of Georgia.

Thank you all for your willingness to allow me to spend the time necessary to prepare and execute the liturgy and surrounding events concerning the consecration.

Thanks also to all who assisted in the preparation – especially the altar guild, the choir members who sang in the magnificent 100 member Diocesan choir and others who participated in the liturgy.

Saint George’s was well represented in terms of liturgical supplies also. We supplied the main chalice that Bishop Benhase used to celebrated the mass, along with another chalice, a bread box, our ciborium, 2 cruets, 14 purificators and other linens, our processional cross, and our two torches (and our Banner). Thanks also to Leslie Parker who put up with me during this time, while planning a great retirement weekend for Bishop Louttit, a welcoming Buffet for Bishop Benhase, working and being a great grandmother.

My thanks also to all who made the time to attend this historic event for our Diocese.  I am looking forward to the days ahead as Bishop Benhase and the Diocese get to know one another and move forward in faith for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

-Blessings, Fr P+

Lots going on for Cub Scouts, Pack 10!

We are preparing for an overnight trip to the raptor center in Statesboro at Georgia Southern University in mid February. Scouts are also enjoyed a trip to Home Depot January 9th to learn how to use hand tools and create a project. In addition to the normal weekly meeting programs the Scouts have also begun working on their Pinewood Derby cars. If you think you may be interested in volunteering your time or talents please contact  Cubmaster Allen Swan.

Welcoming a new year

For Christians January 1st is not New Year’s Day. It is the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus., in remembrance that Jesus was named on the eighth day following his birth. This was also the time of his circumcision. As we read in Luke, “After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” Jesus, in Hebrew means “the one who saves his people”. As we enter into this new calendar year and make resolutions for the coming 365 days, it is a good thing to remember that on this day we call New Year’s Day, New Life was being announced in Bethlehem. Let our firm resolution be to follow with faith “the one who saves”. Let us make our presence known in our regular worship of this Jesus. Let us make him manifest in how we live lives of grace and truth.

Happy New Year, Father P+ 

An Exciting New Vision for St. George's!

We will be building a new church for our growing community and our capital campaign will soon be underway. We are thankful for all our faithful parishioners and friends who will be joining us on this exciting faith journey!

Most Gracious Father, enlighten us with the fire of your love, that we may be your holy people. We ask that by your grace you will build up our church family at Saint George's Episcopal Church, in order that we may carry your message of love into the world. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Our new church directory is under way, but we need your help!

We are setting up a schedule to take your photograph to go in the directory. Pictures are being taken outside by the Memorial Garden (weather permitting) during the refreshment period, right after Mass. If you are not able to be at the "sitting" time assigned to you, we will have two makeup dates later. Feel free to bring a prop for your picture. Let's make it interesting an fun! Makeup dates will follow in early December. We hope to get this to print and have the directories avaiable to you in January. For more info contact Leslie Parker.

Annual Blessing of the pets liturgy in honor of st. Francis, patron saint of animals

Thanks to all who came out in honor of Saint Francis, Patron Saint of animals, to our annual “Blessing of the Pets” liturgy in the church yard. People of all denominations and faiths were welcomed to take part in the short liturgy and opportunity for each pet and owner to receive an individual blessing. Treats for animals and humans were provided and a good time was had by all.  For more information, contact Fr. Parker.

CPR Training for Friends and Family

Our own Beryl Brooks and a fellow neonatal nurse offered 2 two seperate sessions of CPR training this Fall. Last year's classes prompted the Vestry to apporve the purchase of an automatic defibrillator for the parish. Contact Beryl Brooks for more information.

Annual ECW Spaghetti Supper, enjoyed by all!

St. George's enjoyed our annual Spaghetti Supper, hosted by the hardworking Episcopal Church women. Special Thanks to Chef Claudia and all the ladies who helped organize and coordinate the event. Contact Debbie Shumans for more information.

midweek musings 

Fr. Parker and Mother Helen are now sending a mid-week mailing similar to our Sunday Reflections insert for those who may be interested in a mid-week spiritual boost. To have this email delivered to your inbox, please contact Fr. Parker.

wanted: sunday school teachers & volunteers!

We have many great kids in our sunday school program this year and not enough  helpers. Teaching experience is not necessary. If you are able to help out with this important ministry, please contact Claudia Griffis.

annual s.A.F.E. Shelter christmas gift collection

Many thanks to all who were so generous in Christmas gifts for the children in residence at SAFE Shelter, Savannah. Many of these children come to the shelter with just the clothes on their backs. Your generoisty makes a a real and conrete difference in the lives of these childrend. As always, a special "Thank You" goes out to Louise Richards for coordinating the effort.

St. George's 2nd annual talent show to raise money for the children at Kamp Phun* was a success!

"On behalf of the staff and campers of Kamp Phun 2009, I would like to take this opportunity to thank this wonderful church family of St. George's for your help and support of the ministry of Kamp Phun. Many thanks to Lucy Sutlive, Louise Richards, Jane Johnston, Kathryn Linton and Pat Cataldo for gathering items for door pirzes, organizing the talent show, and gathering the baked goods. Thanks also to Donna Brantley for being the MC for the show. Thanks also to all of the great performers who gave their time and talent to entertain us.

The efforts of everyone were phenomenal. We raised enoguh money with the Talent Show to send 9 children to camp this summer. That was a third of total camp attendance! This week of camp was truly a blessing for these children of incarcerated parents. Some of the children told me they did not want to leave camp. They wisheed they could stay there the whole summer. We worked hard, but rest assured that we did a good thing and I thank you very much."

- Leslie Parker

For more information about this important and ongoing ministry, please contact either Louise Richards or Leslie Parker.

*Kamp PHUN is a ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. It is a PHUN (fun) KAMP which seeks to provide a typical kamp experience in a safe, loving, aware and accepting setting for the children of currently or formerly incarcerated persons. For more information about the camp, visit http://www.kampphun.org

Special thanks to mother helen for making this years' Vacation Bible School a joyful time for all!

Over the course of 3 days in mid July, children of all ages enjoyed music, games, crafts, stories and food in celebration of being part of God's family.   For more information, contact Mother Helen White.

Men's Club Annual Summer BBQ delicious as ever!

Thanks to all who contributed their hard work in making what is always a fun evening filled with great conversation and delicious food! Special Thank Yous go out to the faithful guys of St. George's Men's Club. For more information, contact Wayne Woodside.

sAFE Shelter easter candy collection

Thank you to all who generously donated candy for this years round of Easter baskets for the children in residence at SAFE Shelter. Special thanks to all who helped assemble and prepare the baskets and especially to Louise Richards, for her continued hard work in organizing this very special outreach. 

First Friday Parents' night out

Parents' Night Out needs your help! We need volunteers to come to the church and babysit our childern on the first Friday of each month so that their parents can enjoy an evening out as we provide them with inexpensive childcare and more importantly, security of knowing that their children are safe and being well cared for during the evening.

Please consider doing something very generous for our paretns of young children here at St. George's... even though it costs you no money; only your time.

IMPORTANT! If you are a parent who is planning on brining your children, you MUST contact Leslie Parker or the Church Office NO LATER THAN THE PREVIOUS WEDNESDAY so that childcare will be available.

Contact Leslie Parker for more information

St. George's 50th anniversary celebration and                                           final visitation of bishop loutit

2009 is the year that we celebrate 50 years as a parish! Thanks to all who were able to join us for this very special Eucharist. Bishop Louttit was the Celebrant as he made his last official visitation to the parish. Huge thanks to all those who worked so hard on the delicious and extensive reception that followed the liturgy. We are so happy that so many were able to attend and be a part of this historic milestone!

Annual shrove Tuesday pancake supper

Thanks to the St. George's Men's Club and all who attended our annual Pancake Supper. For more information on this long standing Anglican tradition, visit http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/food-festivals/

Martin Luther King Day Parade

As in years past, local Episcopalians participated in Savannah's Annual MLK Day Parade. We offer a very special "Thank You" to Saint Matthew's Epicopal Church, for hosting an after parade lunch.

Commemorating bishop shipps

Congratulations to Biship Shipps who celebrated the 25th anniverary of his consecration as a Bishop as well as 50 years as a priest on Tuesday, January 6th at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Savannah!

twelfth night annual ecw dinner

This year's annual 12th night dinner to mark the coming of the Epiphany, and concluding the Twelve Days of Christmas, was great fun. Thanks to the Toucan Cafe for providing the delicious food and warm atmosphere. Also special thanks to Laura Mayes, Debbie Shummans and the ladies of ECW who organized the event.

Merry Christmas!

Thanks to all who made the church look so beautiful for our Christmas observance, and to all who read aor served at the liturgy. Special thanks to our Choir children of Saint George's for their musical contributions and to the Daughters of the King and their helpers for planning the lovely reception after the Thursday evening Mass.

men's club second annual christmas tree loT

Thanks to all who came out this year to make this year's tree lot the most successful one yet selling over 140 trees! 100% of the profits from the sale of these trees is going to local and international charities including, SAFE Shelter Savannah, Kamp Phun scholarship program & Our Little Roses Minstries. Our entire parish family should take pride in the accomplishment and successful outreach which will touch so many lives in a positive way.

Contact Gary Dolack for more information.

safeguarding god's children

Thank you to all who took to the time out of your busy schedules to participate in this year's program. If you have any questions about the information covered or would like to know when the next seminar will be scheduled, please contact Fr. Parker.

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