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The 7th Sunday of Easter
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The newest deacons of the Diocese of New Jersey, including our own Eve Chamberlain and Paul Chalakani!
Congratulations to them and all of the newly ordained Deacons! 
This Sunday, May 17th at the 8am and 10am Services:

Living Letters: Encountering Colossians 
 

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

 
This Sunday, also, immediately following the 10am Service white-flower-assortment.jpg
in Ralph Hall


Spring Fling Brunch
(formerly the IHOW Mardi Gras party)

This is our biggest fundraiser for our REACH mission trip.   

There will be yummy food, music, and crafts for the kids.  
All ages welcome! 
Suggested donation:  
$10/person or $25/family

 

Girls' Friendly Societ
Our next session will be held on Sunday,

May 17th at 11:15am

in the Pine Room. Lunch will not be served, but we will cut the session to 30 minutes so that you and your family can enjoy the Reach IHOW after our session.Janine Roy will be presenting to our girls on writing. Getting back to basics, before emails, texting lingo, and emojis, written word was very important. It actually still is, but we have lost sight of it. Janine will hopefully be able to teach our new dogs, some old tricks :-)

 

We look forward to seeing you on May 17th!

Nicole & Christianna

 

 

Mental Health Matters gnarled root cross

Will meet on Monday, May 18th at 7pm in Ophelia's office.  All who care for a person with mental health issues are welcome to attend, share and find support in a confidential setting.
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Current 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! 

 

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.
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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!

 

Save the Date! 
A Night of Music to Benefit Family Promise!  Please mark your calendars for Friday evening, June 12th at 7:00 pm.  The Church of the Precious Blood will once again host a Cabaret, featuring Gabrielle Stravelli, Carly & Chris York and Allie Hancock.  Tickets will be $35.00, but are not yet available.  We will let you know as soon as they are, but don't delay in marking your calendars!!!

 

LADIES DAY OUT EVENTS

1.Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30-9pm at the Monmouth Museum for
Comedian Robin Fox 
2.Wednesday, June 10th, Rumson Country Club River House for a Luncheon and Fashion Show

Contact Denise Weiner if you are interested in attending!
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CANTERBURY FAIR

 

JUNE 13, 2015

SAVE THE DATE!

9:30am - 2:30pm

(rain or shine)

 

The Canterbury Fair is 4 weeks away!

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


With an appearance this year of the Associate Rector in a dunk tank!   

   

Please hold onto "treasures" for our White Elephant sale. We welcome all clean and usable 'treasures' so please keep that in mind when dropping off. 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 atkellydcullen@gmail.com or 9178488164.

 

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".

 

Books: Any and all books in good condition will happily be accepted. Bag o' Books is back again this year!

 

Canterbury Kitchen Did you know that each family in our parish is "strongly encouraged" to contribute a goodie to the Canterbury Kitchen? And with no overhead expenses to St George's, all our sales are GRAVY! So don your apron and get out your favorite recipe. Why not freeze a small casserole or two? We'd be grateful for your help! Questions, suggestions, or to volunteer, contact Joan Mercer 732.673.5962 or jmerc@comcast.net

 

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.

 

Order Your Canterbury Fair Lobster/Chicken Salad Lunch(es) Now Lunch includes delicious homemade lobster or chunky chicken salad on a bed of fresh spring mix lettuce with grape tomatoes, tasty deviled eggs, a bunch of grapes, a flaky croissant, pickles and a slice of creamy cheesecake. Lobster salad lunch $16, Chicken salad Lunch $12, increase in price on orders received after June 11th  

lobster $18, chicken $13.  Click here to place your order and pay on line. 

 

 

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.

 

Thank you to all of you who have donated toward our underwriting. This is what we still need funds for the following:

Vendor Games                        $300

Prizes & Crafts                        $500

Outdoor Foods                        $850

Staging                                    $3,500

Children's Auction                  $200

Police                                      $1600 (this is for Friday night and all day Saturday)

 

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! 
 

We only need 4 more students/adults to help with children's game for the afternoon shift, 12-3p.


 

Upcoming Events in May

 

 

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 17th, 11:15am: Girls' Friendly Society in the Pine Room 

May 18th, 7:00pm: next meeting of Mental Health Matters in the Rector's office. 

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