"Are you the king of the Jews?" asked Pilate.

"You have said so," Jesus replied.

(Mark 15:2)

 

(Please scroll all the way down for Holy Week Liturgical Schedule then Announcements)

 

HOLY WEEK LITURGICAL SCHEDULE  

Please warmly welcome all visitors to our church!
Please invite your friends to St. George's for our Easter Worship Services!

March 29

Palm/Passion Sunday

8:00 a.m.

 

Palm/Passion Sunday Liturgy

 

 

 

10:00 a.m.

Palm/Passion Sunday Liturgy

 

 

 

 

March 30

Monday

Noon

Holy Eucharist  

 

 

6:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer

 

 

 

 

March 31

Tuesday

Noon

Holy Eucharist  

 

 

6:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer

 

 

 

 

April 1

Wednesday

Noon

Holy Eucharist & Ministry of Healing

 

 

6:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer      

 

 

 

 

April 2

Maundy Thursday

Noon

Holy Eucharist

 

 

7:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist with foot washing followed by stripping of the Altar

 

 

8:00 pm - 8:00 am

The Watch:

Sign up on poster in rear of church
 

 

 

 

 

April 3

Good Friday

8:00 a.m.

Good Friday Liturgy

 

 

Noon

Good Friday Liturgy - Seven Last Words of Christ in Poetry, Prose and Music 

 

 

4:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross  

 

 

 

 

April 4

Holy Saturday

9:00 a.m.

Holy Saturday Prayers

EASTER LITURGICAL SCHEDULE    

April 4

Easter Eve

7:30 p.m.

Easter Vigil; *Incense will be used at this service

 

 

 

 

 

April 5

Easter Day

7:30 a.m.

Easter Liturgy with organ accompaniment

 

 

9:00 a.m.

Festal Eucharist with children's message (nursery care provided for children 4 and under)      

 

 

11:00 a.m.

Festal Eucharist
Senior High Youth Group
Tonight we will cook for and host our Family Promise guests. Please meet in Ralph Hall by 5:30pm so we can cook for our guests.  Hosting ends at 8:00pm.
**Solemn Communion class will meet at 9am this Sunday. Children will join parents in the church prior to the 10am Service beginning.
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REACH paperwork and last deposit due
Please fill out and send back the two forms that were sent to each student and chaperone attending REACH.  Forms are due by Monday, March 30th.  Also, final payments are due by April 15th.  April 30th is the last day to drop-out of REACH in order to receive your money back, minus the $50 deposit.
Pet Friendly Worship:
April 11th, 5pm; All welcome!
Lenten Food DriveFood Drive

Feb. 22nd- April 2nd

Lunch Break is the first line of defense for thousands of people who struggle with hunger throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and is serving more and more people every year. The number of hot meals served has increased over 68 percent the last few years, and the food pantry distributions have increased a staggering 657 percent. 


 

Wish List (Non-Perishable): canned or dry beans; canned fruits, vegetable, soups, stews, chili, tuna fish, chicken; cereals; peanut butter and jelly; pasta and sauces; macaroni and cheese, mashed potato and rice mixes; coffee, tea, juices; mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vegetable cooking oil; salad dressings; salt, pepper; apple sauce, pudding, snacks; sugar, flour.

 

There are receptacles in Ralph Hall for the food deposits.  

How to Help Friends/Family following a Suicide: 

The Annual Report: 1 Article Weekly in Wed. Email: Altar Guild

 

During 2014, the Altar Guild membership was 35. Beginning in 2015, we will be pleased to welcome 4 new members. We have seen the retirement of three tireless members of the Guild in Carol Blesse, Winn Cuffari and Joan Pra Sisto. They will be greatly missed after their many years of service.

 

2014 Chairladies

Directress - Maureen Stilwell

Assistants - Chris Donofrio, Mary Embrey and Beth Sherrard

Supplies - Carol Blesse

Weddings - Leigh Seibert

  

During 2014 the Altar Guild assisted with 3 weddings, 14 funerals and 15 Baptisms


2014 Budgeted amount:                  $1,250.00

December 31, 2014 actual:              $2,617.47

  

*The major purchase for 2014, was our beautiful linens for the Sacristy and Chantry. We were able to replace many of the worn and older linens.

* Easter of 2014, saw a larger and more dramatic Paschal Candle which looked beautiful in the church.

* The Acolyte candles were switched from wax to liquid paraffin.
* With the help of Fr. Roy, Deb Schmidt, Chris Donofrio, Beth Sherrard and Maureen Stilwell, we were able to create a new cerecloth from a supply of previously burned church candles. The cloth will replace the disintegrating cloth on the altar. This will not have to be done again for 50 years.
* Full inventory and cleaning of the Sacristy and Chantry, was completed, in the Fall.
 * Plans were formulated to inventory and donate all serviceable vestments, that are no longer needed. This will be completed in the first quarter of 2015.

 

Sunday, December 21st, we held our annual Altar Guild Meeting followed by the Greening of the church. Ophelia had very good words for the retiring members of the group and also encouraging words for our new members. Ophelia reiterated how beautiful this Ministry is and then opened the floor for any questions. Following the meeting, we enjoyed delicious sandwiches and holiday treats. Mary Embrey supervised the greening and the church looked beautiful when done. Everyone pitched in and we had a good time.

 

This is a wonderful group of ladies who love the church and can always be counted on to make St. Georges, inviting to all.

 

Maureen Stilwell

Lenten Liturgies

Evening Prayer
Mon-Sat at 6pm

Holy Eucharist with Healing
Wednesdays at 12pm

  THANK YOU to our Lenten preachers, Liz Swikart, Kathy Boushie and Matt Smith, Jr.
To hear their inspiring sermons, click here.
Easter Flowers
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If you would like to donate monies for the church Easter flowers, in Memory of or in Thanksgiving for a loved one, please fill out the form found in the Sunday bulletin or in the church office.  All forms and donations are due by March 27th.
Easter Egg Hunt

Following the 9 am Service on Easter, April 5th, we will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children.  Please bring a basket to collect the eggs. 
Junior High Youth Group at Gravity Vault has been RESCHEDULED


Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders... we will be climbing at Gravity Vault in Middletown, on Friday, April 10th, 7:30 to 9pm.  It is $24 to climb.  Please RSVP by Monday, April 6th.  RSVP to Brenda.
PARENTS:
Church School
Classroom Changes 

Until April 12th, there are classroom changes due to Solemn Communion classes.
  Here is the list of grades and rooms:
*PreK/K- same, upstairs
*1st/2nd grade- Ralph Hall
*3rd grade- Jeff's office
*4th/5th grade- Ophelia's office
*6th/7th/8th grade- Library
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Evensong,Sunday, April 26th, 4:30pm
 sung by St. George's Choirs, followed by the unveiling of the 1874 Society Plaque; And join us for  a reception in Ralph Hall following!
Nursery Set Available

"Under the Sea" themed nursery set available for a baby boy or girl.  Set includes lamp, dust ruffle, plush toy, fleece blanket and wall hangings.
Please contact Amanda Chimento if interested.