April 2014

Eastertide!

Heading Toward Easter 3

1874 Society Reception

Come one, Come All!

Please plan to join us this

Friday, May 2nd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for delicious hors d'oeuvres from Brennan's, beverages featuring wine, beer and soft drinks.

The evening will include a brief presentation and discussion about the 1874 Society. We would also like to extend an invitation and thanks to our current members who have enabled the society to accomplish much for the parish

of St George's.

It's easy to become a member, the Society needs you, and it will be a fun party! RSVP here

Solemn Communion Celebration!

This Sunday at the 10am Mass, come celebrate with fourteen of St. George's children as they participate in their Solemn Communion Ceremony. Cake afterwards in Ralph Hall!

Congratulations to: Jack Brogan, Christian Bentinck, Grace Boudreau, Annie Clough, Mary Collard, Lillian Fischer, Alexander Frangione, Vincent Lenza, Graeme Martin, Ella Mauro, Alexandra Popham, Rymer Popovich, Madeleine Rizzo, and Liam Roy
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Mother's Day

Flower Sale

to benefit the Senior High REACH trip this Summer

$15/basket

10" Geraniums

red, salmon, fuchsia or white

10" Hanging Petunias

purple, pink or white

10" New Guineas

pink, salmon, purple or white

Please email Brenda with your name, amount and color; make checks payable to St. George's with REACH flowers in the memo

Order forms will be available in Ralph Hall and in Sunday's bulletin. Orders are due Sunday, May 4th and pick up will be after the Services on Sunday, May 11th... Mother's Day!

Our Family Promise guests are returning!
Pasta and Sauce

This Sunday, May 4th, seeking volunteers!!!!

Our Family Promise guests will arrive this Sunday, May 4th and we have many slots still available! Won't you please consider helping? We are in need of the following:

Dinner on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday

Evening Hosts Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Overnight Hosts on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

We are also in need of assistance stocking the kitchen with snacks, juice, milk, and sandwich items. Cereal and bagels, too.

Lastly, we will have three children who are need of diapers for the week: size 5; size 3; size 3/4. If you are able to help in any way, please email Janine Roy (jlammroy@me.com) or see the sign up sheet in Ralph Hall. Thanks so much to our early volunteers, too!!!!

Kentucky Derby Party

You are Cordially Invited to

A Parish-wide Kentucky Derby Day Party

Which three-year-old thoroughbred will claim the garland of roses and a spot in racing history? Savor the moment and the most exciting two minutes in sports and have a heart-thomping, hoof-stomping good time with your friends from

St. George's-by-the-River!!!

To be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014

At 5:30 o'clock p.m.

Post time is 6:15 p.m. but get there early to make some friendly bets!!! Quench your thirst with some frosty mint juleps to be served by the race track!

At Victoria and Bill Babcock's "Ole Kentucky Home"

At 589 Navesink River Road, Red Bank

Dress: Race track attire

After the races, we will have a lavish Southern-style potluck supper with Virginia ham, fried chicken, biscuits, and pecan pies, for starters!

RSVP by May 1st at the latest to Victoria

at 732-741-9081 or vpbabcock@verizon.net

if you can come, and let her know which Southern dish you would like to bring!

CANTERBURY FAIR

JUNE 14, 2014

SAVE THE DATE!

9:30am - 2:30pm

(rain or shine)

The Canterbury Fair is 6 weeks away!

Please hold onto "treasurers" for our White Elephant sale and remember that we are also selling new and gently used children's clothing again this year.Silent Auction needs your help! We are in need of donations; boats, cars, bikes, vacation homes, art work, antiques, even services like tennis lessons or sailing lessons are all fabulous for the Auction. We are still looking for committee members if you have any time before the Fair it would be appreciated! If you are interested in helping with Silent Auction please contact Christianna Harvey at ctharvey2@gmail.com or 937.367.3221.

Underwriting, underwriting, underwriting, it is so important! It helps keep the costs down to maximize our fundraising potential! Thank you to those who have already donated! Please contact Christianna Harvey at 732.759.8086 or email, ctharvey2@gmail.com to donate. Any amount is helpful.

We are hoping for underwriting for the following:

Petting Zoo $1,350

Bouncy House $500

Vendor Games $300

Prizes & Crafts $800

Outdoor Foods $850

Staging $4,500

Children's Auction $300

We hope you will save the date and help us out. If you haven't signed up to be a part of the team, please call Christianna (732.759.8086) to find your opportunity. If you have even an hour before, after or during the Fair we can use you!!!

Volunteer Sign-ups will be in Ralph Hall!

Also Needed Photos!

Do you have photos from past Canterbury Fairs? We would like to use them online for Canterbury Fair website and Facebook page. If you would like to share them, please email to Jeff. Thank You!

For Your Prayers: Please join in prayers of thanksgiving for the following faithful leaders of our parish:

Bill Siebert - Head of St. G.'s ushers who now passes the baton to Al Pra Sisto.

Coni Lefferts - Head of St. G.'s lectors who now passes the baton to Cathy Sutherland.

Di Shaw and Victoria Babcock - Heads of Flowers for Friends who now pass the baton to Barbara Grant and Patty Overman.

Thanks for your longtime faithful and enthusiastic service to our parish!