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Did you Know?
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Ash Wednesday is the first of the forty days of Lent, named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality, and may be imposed with the sign of the cross. Ash Wednesday is observed as a fast in the church year of the Episcopal Church. The Ash Wednesday service is one of the Proper Liturgies for Special Days in the BCP.
www.episcopalchurch.org
Click here for a copy of St. George's Lenten Pamphlet!
Please plan to join us on Sundays in Lent when we will feature the following preachers:
February 22nd:
The Rev. Ophelia Laughlin
March 1st:
The Rev. Dr. James Jones,
March 8th:
Ms. Elizabeth Swikart,
March 15th,
Ms. Kathleen Boushie,
March 22nd:
Mr. Matthew Smith
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**Our Murder Mystery Party will be RESCHEDULED.**
**Date to be Announced.**
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Family Promise:
2015 Appreciation
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On Thursday, February 26th, 5:30-9:30pm, at McLoone's Pier House in Long Branch, please join us as we recognize the individuals and organizations that contribute to the success of Family Promise. Family Promise is hoping to expand their emergency shelter program. Appetizers and cash bar, followed by a 4 course meal. Basket raffle. Local musical artists performing. $50/person. Click HERE to purchase tickets in advance. Or send checks to: FPMC, PO Box 70,Middletown, NJ 07748; attn: Dinner Tickets. Any questions, contact Janine Roy or
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Junior High Youth Group
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We will jump at SkyZone in SeaView Square Mall on Friday, February 27th, 6-8pm. $25 to jump for 90 minutes. Special socks are $2. St. George's will purchase snacks. Parents must fill out an on-line waiver or at the facility. RSVP to Brenda. |
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TWILIGHT CONCERT
to benefit St. Clare's Home for Children
with HIV/AIDS and
other Chronic Illnesses
|  The Twilight concert for Children with AIDS has raised more than $560,000 over the last eighteen years--and has no overhead costs. Every dollar raised goes to St. Clare's.
For the 19th straight year, the concert will be held at our church on Saturday, March 7th, 2015 from 5 to 7:00 P.M.
Tickets are $50 each. Our highly acclaimed folk, gospel, and soft rock concert consists of well-known artists from the area. The wide-ranging musical arrangement makes it entertaining for people of all ages. This year's concert will feature songs from the Eagles.The concert is followed by an elegant reception made possible by local businesses and St. George's hospitality committee. More than 200 people attended last year's concert.
We are grateful that every year more members of this parish support our efforts in so many different ways. Please call Carole Costell (732-222-7699) for details. Thanks for your participation in this worthy cause.
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Solemn Communion 2015
This Sunday, February 22nd, all parents of 2nd grade students (or older) who plan to participate in Solemn Communion 2015, will meet in the church following the 10am Service. Solemn Communion is a program in which children are prepared for Receiving Holy Communion.
The Solemn Communion Naming Ceremony
will be on
March 1st during the 10am Service. P lease contact Brenda with any questions.
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Our Pet Friendly Worship
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On February 14th, Valentine's Day, St. George's celebrated our first service of Holy Eucharist with Pet Blessing. Come join us for the next one on March 14th, at 5:00pm with or without your pets! Here are two photos from Saturday's service.
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Planned Giving
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Those parishioners who have informed the church that they have included St. George's in their estate plans will be welcomed as members into the 1874 Society, named after the year in which St. George's was founded.
NEW DATES:
*March 15th- Deadline for name to be engraved on the memorial plaque
*April 26th- Following Evensong at 4:30: unveiling of the plaque
The plaque commemorates the creation of the 1874 Society and is engraved with the names of the founding members of the 1874 Society. Each year, those persons who have provided documentation of a planned gift to St. George's will be recognized by having their name added to the plaque. Please contact the church office
for a simple form to be filled out if interested!
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The Annual Report: One Article Every Wed. Email (this week - the Assoc. Rector's Report)
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It seems as if my annual curate reports are always about change, or transition. My first report was about the move from seminary to St. George's, New York City to the Jersey Shore. That was followed up by a transition to a more settled state of mind and ministry with everyone here at St. George's. Last year I wrote about the transition from curate to Associate Rector and the opportunity to remain here in Rumson for the foreseeable future, and the prospects of long term ministry amongst you all. 2014 was once again a year of transition, as Janine, Candace, Liam and I moved from Holmdel to 13 Lincoln, across the street from the church.
Due to the efforts of Guy Hembling and his crew, shepherded by Don Grant, Eric Carlson and the entire Building and Ground's committee, the renovation of 13 Lincoln was completed in March of 2014, and we moved in on Tuesday, April 8th. While moving immediately before Holy Week added some stress to an already busy Easter season, it was extremely beneficial for me to be so close to church during that time. It is a blessing to be so close; it has allowed me to spend more time in ministry, and less on driving back and forth to Holmdel.
Janine has also found it helpful to be close during St. George's Family Promise rotations. Being just across the street allows her to be a convenient resource for our volunteers and the visiting families as well.
There have been many benefits for our family as well. Candace and Liam were able to easily transition into the Rumson Schools and are thriving there. You can often find Liam running around the neighborhood with his friends. During the summer Candace can be found either on the beach, or on her way to the beach with her friends. Liam also spent the late summer, early fall playing left tackle for the Rumson Bulldogs youth football team. The kids love it here and have made many friends in the neighborhood.
The move also gave St. George's an opportunity to spread the Gospel and to reach out to our neighbors. On August 24th, in addition to blessing our new home, Ophelia and I blessed 9 of our neighbors' homes as well. We are all looking forward to 2015, and I am looking forward to continuing to deepen and grow my ministry with you. Janine and I are most thankful for all the work and financial support that the parish has given to have made the purchase of the house and our move possible.
Yours in Christ,
Jeff+
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