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The 20th Sunday After Pentecost

WE ARE GRATEFUL!

"I am the true vine and my Father is the

Vine Grower...You are the branches.

Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit,"(John. 15:1,5).

Many thanks to all those who have made a pledge to St. George's for 2015. Our pledges thus far include 13 new pledges, and 51 increased pledges!

If you have not yet pledged, please take a moment right now to reaffirm your commitment to your faith, to the community of St. George's, and to its many ministries.Each and every pledge, no matter how large or small, has great significance to our parish life and mission, just as you have great significance to our life together.

Did you know that you can make your pledge online?

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It is with sadness that we announce the death of George Flinn, whose memorial service will be held at St. George's on Saturday, November 29th at 11 am. Please keep George's wife, Genie Flin

n, and all of their family in your prayers.
May George's soul and the souls of all the departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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Suicide Prevention Workshop
at St. George's:

Presented and Sponsored by Turning the Tides

Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm, in Ralph Hall.

All invited.

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All Saints Sunday is November 2nd

Help us celebrate the saints in our lives. Please send us the name of your favorite saint, (living or dead, known or unknown) to be listed in our Sunday bulletin. If possible please include a photo or image to be displayed!

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Girls' Friendly Society

Sunday, November 9th at

11:30am in Ralph Hall

Lunch will be served.

Denis flying books e Weiner and Mikayla Houston will teach us about the process of writing and publishing their book, Art Lessons from Grandma. They will also read excerpts from the book, explaining how we can learn lessons through creative processes, AND will autograph a copy of the book for each girl in attendance to take home!

Administrative items:

If you are able to provide lunch for the group, please let me know. We appreciate the help! If you have not yet submitted the $25 dues for your daughter, please do so either to me or Dianne, or through the office to Debbie.

We look forward to seeing you November 9th!

-Nicole Houston

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Coat and Parka Drive

Now until the end of November we will be collecting coats and parkas for adults and children. They will be donated to Lunch Break, Family Promise and Project Paul.

Racks are set up in Ralph Hall.
The coats do not need to be clean, but please clean out the pockets. Thank you!

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Halloween Candy collection for

Seamen's Church Institute

We will be collecting candy to be added to the gift bags that will be given to the mariners at Christmas. A box will be set up in Ralph Hall closer to Halloween to deposit the candy.

As you may know, the St. George's Knitters are busy all year making hand crafted garments for the mariners. Click here for more information about the Christmas at Sea Program.

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5th Annual Caregiver Retreat

Saturday, November 15th

The Sheraton in Eatontown

Presented by the Monmouth County

Division on Aging

CLICK HERE to see the brochure to register.
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A Big Thank You

to
Maggie Raynor and David Hicks
who organized our Parish Breakfast to celebrate Gratitude Sunday.
And thanks to all the parishioners who donated food and/or their time to make this event so special.

CropWalk

Thanks to everyone who walked with and donated to Team St. George's for this year's CropWalk.
We raised over $450 to help stop hunger.

Junior and Senior High Youth Groups' Halloween Costume Party

Wednesday, October 29th,
5:30 to 8pm,
we will meet in Ralph Hall for our annual Halloween Costume Party.
Please bring an item to share. We will have games, pumpkin carving and fun! Wear your costume! Prizes for best and worst costume and best carved pumpkin.

SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE HYMN!

Please submit your favorite hymn to Phil to be played on Sundays through out the year.

OFFER of ITEMS

1. brand new unused portable oxygen tanks

2. used van in good condition

3. a brand new gas dryer

Anyone interested in the above can contact

Ophelia

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