St. George's-by-the River Wednesday Email
              The 7th Sunday of Easter 
          (Please scroll all the way down) 



SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

Our last meeting of the school year will be tonight, Wednesday May 28th at 6pm in Ralph.  We will make dinner together.  All 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders welcome!
 
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Our last meeting of the school year will be on Friday, June 20th at 6:30pm.  Meet at Ralph Hall, we'll make dinner, play some games and then head over the bridge to Gracie's ice cream. Please RSVP to Brenda.
_______________________

DEADLINE FOR NEXT WEEK'S BULLETIN 

Any articles for the June 8th bulletin need to be in the office by Tuesday, June 3rd. The bulletin will be printed on Wednesday, June 4th.  Thank you.



_______________________
.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

Did you know that you can follow St. George's activities and upcoming events on our Facebook page?  You will find announcements, photos and more. 

Just click the FB icon below to go to our page, then click LIKE!

Like us on Facebook
____________________________


BOOK CLUB


We will meet Monday, June 2nd at 7:30pm to discuss "Steve Jobs," by Walter Isaacson.  Invite a friend (men are always welcome and encouraged to attend). Questions?  Contact Liz Gearon at shipshapenj@verizon.net
_____________________


PENTECOST SUNDAY

The church is born at Pentecost! 
Come hear the Gospel proclaimed in multiple languages and
please wear RED to Mass on June 8th at 8 and 10
_____________________


LOBSTER LUNCH AT THE CANTERBURY FAIR

lobster.jpg  

Register now to enjoy your Lobster Salad ($16) or Chicken Salad ($12) lunch at the Canterbury Fair on June 14th.  This year, all lunches must be pre-ordered and paid for by June 9th.  

 

Click here to register and pay.      

_____________________ 

 

 

 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

The next meeting will be on Monday, June 9th at 7pm.  Stay tuned for place and more information.
_____________________

 

 

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 

Thanks to everyone who walked and all those parishioners who cheered for us along the parade route!

 

 
TEACHER APPRECIATION SUNDAY

This Sunday, June 1st, 10 AM, we will honor all our Church School teachers who have given their time, wisdom and care to guide our children on their journey of faith. 

A very special thanks to:
Liz Dusko, Gillian Marziarz, Kelly Bird, Anne Reiss, Laura Whisnand, Megan Tencza, Manioucha Krishnamurti, Sharon Herman, Susan Olson, Dean Hiles, Kathryne Singleton, Carole Rogers, Kimberly Yarbrough, Ted Yarbrough, Joe Sapone, Clark Herman, Lori Vockroth, Bob McGill, Kate Swikart, Mallory McGill, Kristin Yorke, Emily Hiles and Willis Manelski. 

Please join us in thanking them! 
_________________________________________________________________

Please remember to bring your Covenant materials to Adult Bible Study this Friday and Sunday. We meet in the Library, Fridays at 9am and Sundays after the 10am service.  Come try it out (even if you have no materials yet).  All are welcome!

_________________________________________________________________

 
CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION and the  REAFFIRMATION of Faith

St. George's will be hosting Bishop Stokes on June 22nd during the 10am Mass for Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation of Faith. 

What is Reaffirmation of Faith?
It is an opportunity (for any who have been previously baptized or confirmed in the Episcopal Church) to recommit their lives in a deeper way to their life in Christ.  Any choosing to Reaffirm their faith are given the opportunity to reclaim their baptismal vows and receive the prayers and blessing of the Bishop. 

What is Reception?
It is for those who have been confirmed in another denomination by a bishop in the apostolic succession (most often Roman Catholic or Orthodox) and wish to become Episcopalians. 
 
Anyone interested in Reaffirmation or Reception, please contact Ophelia or Jeff. 

___________________________________________________________________ 

CANTERBURY FAIR

JUNE 14, 2014

SAVE THE DATE!

9:30am - 2:30pm

(rain or shine)

 

The Canterbury Fair is just weeks away! 

Sunday, June 1st is Canterbury pick up day! 

Keith Harvey has offered to drive around and pick up various items for the Fair between the hours of 1-5pm.  If you would like him to pick up things from your home please email me: 


Sunday, June 8th is White Elephant drop off!

 

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.  We can't forget about all of our other fabulous areas in the Fair like Jewelry, Shabby Chic and Books!  If you have anything to donate to these areas hold on to them and bring them on White Elephant Sunday, June 8th starting at 11am.

 

Books!

This year we will be selling the books by the bag!!!  $5 a bag of books all day (no discounts), we will need paper bags preferably with a handle (Trader Joe's or Sickles). 

 

Canterbury Kitchen and Tea Garden

can always use donations, if you are willing to donate baked goods, small frozen meals, soups, casseroles please reach out to Joan Mercer (Canterbury Kitchen) or Pat Geiss (Tea Garden).

 

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.

Children's Clothing and Toys

we are asking for clean, in usable condition and suitable for resale items.  There will be a bin in Ralph Hall starting June 1st for clothing and toys.  Please mark them Kids Clothing.  If you have any questions please email Katherine Singleton at kpsingleton@comcast.net.

  

Underwriting, underwriting, underwriting 

it is so important!  It helps keep the costs down to maximize our fundraising potential!  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
  • Staging                       $3,500
  • Lobster Lunch             $1,500
  • Cotton Candy & Balloons  $150
  • Plants & Flowers               $150

Thank you to those of you who have already sent in underwriting! 

 

Electronics:

Please make sure all your donations are clean and ready to sell!  We can no longer take and kind of tube TV or Computer.  We will gladly accept any flat screen TV's or Computer screens.
  

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!

____________________________________________________________

 

   

IN SUPPORT OF FAMILY PROMISE: 

" A Fun-Filled Evening of Cabaret on Friday, June 20 (7-10pm).....The Church of the Precious Blood, 72 Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach is hosting this event with all the proceeds going to benefit Family Promise of Monmouth County. Come taste the wine or beer, come eat the hors d'oeuvres, come win prizes. Cost is $35 and tickets can be purchased by calling the office at Precious Blood (732-222-4756) or at the door that night."

*****************************************************************************
Summer can be a difficult time for our parish when it comes to cash flow. Please remember to maintain your financial pledge to St. George's this summer if at all possible!
Click here to pay online.