St. George's-by-the-River
Wednesday Email 
The 5th Sunday of Easter
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Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing."
(John 15:5) 
EARTHQUAKE IN NEPAL
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on the morning of April 25, causing severe damage and loss of life across the small nation. Episcopal Relief & Development will help meet urgent needs such as food, clean water and shelter, as well as support for assessment and search and rescue teams in the initial phase of the disaster, through the ACT Alliance in Nepal and with partners in surrounding areas including northern India and southwest China. 
Please Click Here for Details and to Help!
 

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.

There is a meeting at 7:00pm TONIGHT (4/29) in the Rector's office for all who wish to be Received or who wish to Reaffirm their Baptismal Vows. Other dates available to meet as needed. 

New Adult Ed Program!  
Bible and Cross
Please join us for: The Story of Jesus
 Please contact the Clergy for materials.
We meet Fridays,
9 am and Sundays, 11:30 am. All welcome! 

 

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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Living Letters: Encountering Colossians 
Sunday, May 17th, 8 and 10 am: 
 

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

 
SAVE THE DATE!
 
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!
 

Thank You!

 To the Charter Members of St. G's 1874 Society for helping to ensure the future of our church. Thanks to Don Grant and Liz Gearon, whose hard work made the Society possible. A final thanks to John Gearon who drove 10 hours to pick up the plaque and bring it back.     

 

CANTERBURY FAIR

JUNE 13, 2015

SAVE THE DATE!

9:30am - 2:30pm

(rain or shine)

 

The Canterbury Fair is 7 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.

We do not accept tube type television sets and tube type computer monitors.  We do accept  flat screen televisions and computer monitors.  We do not accept air conditioners. We accept small appliances of any type.  Please include all manuals and instructions that go with the appliance.  All appliances should be in working order and clean.  We do accept computer games, please include instructions if available.

 

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                         $300

Bouncy House                   $800

Vendor Games                   $300

Prizes & Crafts                  $500

Outdoor Foods                   $850

Staging                            $3,500

Children's Auction               $300

 

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!
 

Upcoming Events in May

    

April 29th, 7:00pm: There will be a meeting for those wanting to be Received or who wish to Reaffirm their Baptismal Vows tonight in the Rector's office; all welcome.

May 2nd: Kentucky Derby Party Click here for details.

May 7th: Ladies day out (see above). 

May 9th, 10:00am, Trinity Cathedral, Trenton NJ: Ordination of Eve Chamberlain and Paul Chalakani as Deacons. All invited(see above). 

May 9th, 5:00pm: Pet friendly Service. All welcome (even those without pets). 

May 10th 8:00am and 10:00am: Eve Chamberlain preaches and also serves as a Deacon for the first time.

May 11th, 7:30pm Molly Maguire's: Skeptics/Suds Click here for details.

May 17th, 8:00am and 10:00am:"Encountering Colossians" with the Traftons (see above).

May 17th Following 10:00am service: IHOW Spring Fling REACH Fundraising Brunch  (see above). 

May 24th The Feast of Pentecost: wear Red; Paul Chalakani, our new Deacon preaches 8:00am and 10:00am.

May 31st Trinity Sunday, 10:00am: visit by Bishop George Councell including Confirmation and Reception and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows