St. George's-by-the-River
Wednesday Email 
The 4th Sunday of Easter
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Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd.  
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep..."
(John 10:11) 
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We give thanks for the Solemn Communion children: 
Louisa and Tatum Barnum, Peter Bird, Julia and Sophia Bratone, Benjamin Brogan, Kendall Carcaterra, Nora Collard, Alexander Ferrigno, Faith and Francis Foderaro, Charlotte Heinle, Griffin Izzo, Carter and Natalie Jarck, Mia Masserio,
William Marziarz, Stephen Molnar, Hugh Olson, Cole Pangborn, Ava Patton,
Bryson Popham, Ella Popovich, Parker Thomas Shenman, Claire and Kate Smigie, Annabeth and Christian Volk, Lyla Whitenack, and Lillian Wisely

We also thank all those who lead the children: 
Brenda Milouchev, Janine Lamm-Roy, Victoria Coles, Molly and Anna Nowell,
Liam Roy and Kylie Wise  

Evensong in Commemoration of the Feast of St. George  

and in Thanksgiving for the 1874 Society

this Sunday, April 26th

4:30pm  

sung by St. George's Choirs  

 

Join us for a reception in Ralph Hall following!

 

We are in need of food donations for the reception, especially appetizers and dessert items.  You can drop off items right before the Evensong service or earlier in the day (just make sure they are clearly labeled "For Evensong").  Thank you!

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It's a Boy! 
Congratulations to Kristen and Brock Siebert on the birth of their son, Benjamin Beattie Siebert
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Announcing:
New 7 Week Adult Ed
Program!  
Bible and Cross
Our new program is: The Story of Jesus
 Books will be available in the rear of the church;
We meet Fridays,
9 am and Sundays, 11:30 am. All welcome!
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Kentucky Derby Party at the Babcocks
Kentucky Derby
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at 5:30pm .  Post time is 6:15pm, but arrive early to make friendly bets.  There will be a Dixie Land Band and a lavish Southern-style catered supper with Virginia Ham, fried chicken, Pat's famous cake and pecan pie!  RSVP to Victoria by April 28th at the latest! Cost is $20 per person.
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Ladies Day Out

Join us at the Grounds for Sculpture on May 7th in Hamilton, NJ.  We will attend the art salon and have lunch at Rats.  Please contact Denise Weiner for more information, 732-471-8512.
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Sunday, May 17th following the 10am Service will be the Senior High REACH Spring Fling Fiesta fundraiser (formerly our Mardi Gras IHOW Party).
Tons of yummy food, music, and crafts for the kids! All monies raised will go toward our REACH Workcamp trip to Newfane, NY this July. Thank you for your support!
Canterbury Art
Show
Outside, on the grounds
The Call to Artists email was sent on April 17th to 513  artists and art organizations in Monmouth County  
and the surrounding area.  The show will be during Labor Day Weekend.  Look for more information to come after  
the Canterbury Fair.
 

Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows

 will be on Sunday, May 31st during the 10am Service.  If there are any adults who want to be Received into the Episcopal Church or anyone who wants to make a Reaffirmation of their Baptismal Vows, please contact Ophelia or Jeff as soon as possible.

Mother's Day Flower Sale

8" hanging baskets are for sale to benefit our Senior High REACH Workcamp trip.  Baskets are $10 each or 2 for $18.  Forms are in the bulletin, narthex or church office.  Order forms are due this Friday, April 24th and will be delivered on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10th.   Make checks payable to St. George's with REACH in the memo.  Thank you for your support.

 

CANTERBURY FAIR

JUNE 13, 2015

SAVE THE DATE!

9:30am - 2:30pm

(rain or shine)

 

The Canterbury Fair is 8 weeks away!

DROP OFF FOR THE FAIR WILL START ON SUNDAY, JUNE 7.

 

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 love to have clean and usable 'treasures' so please keep that in mind when dropping off.

Jewelry

Remember to bring in your personal decorative jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, belts or any of the embellishments you've become tired of repeatedly wearing or that may not work anymore with your newest style.

 

White Elephant will be limiting the large pieces of furniture, due to the space that we have.

If you have something that you think is fabulous, please contact Anne Marie Erwin at annemarieerwin@gmail.com or Debbie Schmidt at debschmidt269@gmail.com. 

 

Silent Auction needs your help!

We need people to help Kelly Cullen acquire donations! We would love it if you have any donations of boats, cars, bikes, vacation homes, art work, antiques, even services like tennis lessons or sailing lessons are all fabulous for the Auction.   If you are interested in helping with Silent Auction please contact Kelly Cullen at kellydcullen@gmail.com                                   . 

 

Children's Auction

would like your new or unused toys, books and gift cards or gift certificates for services. Please contact Megan Collard if you have anything to donate at 617-448-3399 or megancollard@yahoo.com. 

 

Children's clothing:

Please bring in your used, good condition children's clothing (infant to size 14) to Ralph Hall and place it in the large plastic bin marked "Canterbury Fair Children's Clothing". Thank you, Katherine Singleton 

 

Underwriting, underwriting, underwriting, it is so important!

It helps keep the costs down to maximize our fundraising potential! Thank you to those who have already donated! 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                         $1,300

Bouncy House                   $800

Vendor Games                 $300

Prizes & Crafts                   $500

Lobster Lunch                    $1,500

SnoCones/Cotton Candy $200

Outdoor Foods                 $850

Staging                                 $4,500

Children's Auction           $300

Plants & Flowers              $150

 

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!

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Save the Date!  

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Sunday, May 17th, 8 and 10 am:

Living Letters: Encountering Colossians:  Experience Paul in a new way!

 

Living Letters is a whole new approach to experiencing the Biblical story. Usually we remain separate from the text when we read it, but Living Letters recreates the historic circumstances surrounding Paul's writing of the letter and invites the audience to leave their present-day culture behind and become members of the first century church. The result is a dynamic, exciting, transformative encounter with Scripture. You won't want to miss the rare opportunity to see a Broadway performer bring Paul's letters to life.  

www.facebook.com/experiencelivingletters 

Twitter: @Living_Letters



We regret to announce the death of
 Frederic F. (Eric) Tompkins 
eldest son of
 Mrs. Frederic Tompkins. Funeral details yet to be arranged.  

"May Eric's soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace."  


Calling all Families, Junior High  
and/or Senior High Students!! game night

We are in need of volunteers to sign-up to run the children's games at the Canterbury Fair.  There are morning and afternoon shifts, 9-12 and 12-3.  Please sign-up on the Youth Ministries bulletin board in Ralph Hall.  
Thank you in advance!
 

Can you Help?  

Driver Needed 

A parishioner would like someone to help by driving her 2-3/weekly for grocery shopping, doctors visits etc. Please call Beth Sherrard 732-383-7465

if you can help.

 

Family Promise

Family Promise is searching for a location for their Day Center. They need to move out of their current space prior to August 15th. They will need this new space for 6-12 months while their new space at Fort Monmouth is being renovated. They need

approximately 2,500 square feet of space that includes a living area, kitchen, bathroom and shower, laundry area and space for the staff. If you know of any available space please contact Tracy Boyer, ED, 732-495-1050.

 

New Thrift Shop

Center Square is a new thrift shop in Belmar to support The Center in Asbury Park. The Center is a not-for-profit service organization, providing support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers.  

The Thrift Shop will be open in May and will be collecting and selling clothing, and household items. Donations can be dropped off at The Center in Asbury Park, 806 Third Avenue, Asbury Park. For information call 732-774-3416.

 

Apartment Needed 

I am looking for a very small, inexpensive, place to live. If you don't know of one, maybe you could pass this along to others in case they do. An apartment over a garage, an in-law suite, a walk-out basement with a dorm fridge and microwave, a miniature outbuilding, a stall in a barn (I am great with animals and the smell of manure reminds me of home on the horse farm growing up), an efficiency of a friend of a friend, would all work well. I would happily shovel snow, mow lawns, tend a garden, do after school care, etc. in exchange for a break on the rent. I can pay cash. I have references that will attest to my good character and the even better character of my service dog. Uncle Sam declared me as disabled in October and I would like to now spend the majority of my time doing community service (even wrote my dissertation on the subject 100 years ago) while living on my fixed income. I will find the places to volunteer once I have found a place to live. The tiny rental doesn't need to be handicapped accessible. I humbly ask for your help in finding my next place to live. Please call me with any clues or suggestions-704.315.8357 or judy_reese@hotmail.com.Thank you in advance for your generous help on this matter. Warmly, Judy Reese