St. George's By The River Episcopal Church Wednesday Newsletter

"The Bishop is coming! The Bishop is coming!"

Second Sunday After Pentecost

Episcopal Visitation Sunday

In This Issue

Canterbury Fair

Cabaret

THANK YOU!!!

Thank you to all who made the Canterbury Fair a huge success!! We most especially thank Christianna Harvey and Gwendolyn Wisely for Chairing the fair! And thanks so much to all the other Chair people also.
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Junior High Youth Group End of Year Party!

This Friday, June 20th at 6:30pm, meet in Ralph Hall for dinner and games. Then we will head to Gracie's ice cream in Sea Bright. Pick-up at the church at 9pm. Please RSVP to Brenda.
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LOST AND FOUND

This bracelet, glasses and case were found at the Canterbury Fair. Please contact the church office if they are yours.

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NEW Acolyte Training

On Monday, June 23rd at 6pm we will have training for all the new Acolytes. Seniors Jennifer and Steven Hand will be leading the training with Jeff. Please meet in Ralph Hall for dinner, training will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
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REACH Prep Meeting
REACH

On Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30pm in the church we will have our REACH prep meeting for all students and parents.
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Have You Submitted to Phil your Favorite Hymn??
All are invited to submit their favorite hymns to be played on Sundays. Note that while we want to be as responsive as possible to what inspires you, only sacred music will be considered!

CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION and REAFFIRMATION with Bishop Stokes

Bishop Stokes, and his wife Susan, will be with us this Sunday, June 22nd, at both the 8am and 10am services.

At the 10am Mass, please join us in the celebration of Confirmation for 15 of our students: Andrew Appezzato, Stephen Appezzato, Katherine Feldkamp, Joseph Parker Harvey, Ryan Hurst, Olya Langille, Danielle Lanziano, Henry T. Manelski, Molly Nowell, Emma Singleton, Paige Small, Matthew Smith, Paul Thomas, Sally Thomas, and Kylie Wise.

Being Received will be: Anne Marie Erwin, John Gearon, William C. Vockroth, and Jane Waterhouse.

Reaffirming their Baptismal Vows will be: Paul Chalakani, Maggie Raynor and Marion Giles.

It is not too late to decide to Reaffirm your Baptismal Vows! This is a wonderful opportunity. How often do you get to have a bishop pray for you by name?!? If interested, please let Ophelia know no later than Thursday (tomorrow), noon.

Please join us after the 10am Service for an ice cream sundae reception during coffee hour.

Cabaret at the

Church of the Precious Blood

Five performers, this Friday, June 20th, 7-10pm.
72 Riverdale Ave in Monmouth Beach.
Wine and Beer. $35 per person.

All proceeds benefit Family Promise of

Monmouth County!

Book Club:

Orange is the

New Black

Please join us on Monday, July 28th. We are reading, Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman. Place and time to be announced. __________________________________

FINANCIAL SUPPORT STILL NEEDED

IN SUMMER!

Summertime is upon us and so are vacations

but St. George's still needs your regular financial support to pay our clergy and staff, keep the utilities going and continue to support those in need via our Outreach program.
We have several ways to make it easy to do:

1.ONLINE Click here where you can:

a. donate from your checking/savings account OR

b. charge a donation to your debit/credit card

2. BILL PAY set us up as one of your bill pay accounts for a single/multiple donation(s) at your financial institution OR

3. Sunday Offerings when you worship with us

Thank you for your continued support of St. George's.

Respectfully,

Kathy Esposito

Treasurer

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We Called and 85 Artists Answered!

Yes, 85 Artists answered our Call to Artists for the Canterbury Art Show, on Labor Day Weekend August 29, 30, 31.

Of the three categories offered:

47 will submit artwork for Jury review- a panel of pre-selected judges who will determine which works earn entry to the Juried section, as well as awards.

Non-Juried Treasures has 64 artists, who will present framed work under $400 for sale.

Portfolio Pieces, un-framed works at a variety of prices, will be offered by 28 artists.

Artists chose to enter one, two or all three categories.

We have 36 NEW ARTISTS participating in the show this year! In addition to new artists and a new Art Chance Auction, we also have Plein Air Painters returning, Tours of St. George's, and our wonderful Friday evening Meet the Artists Reception! Please mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend.

Please visit canterburyartshow.com for more information.

Please Like US on Facebook. Check out all the new photos from the Canterbury Fair and Senior Sunday!