St. George's-by-the-River
Wednesday Email
First Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
(please scroll all the way down)

 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,  
so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but  
may have eternal life."
John 3:16

Please join us in the celebration of Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
this Sunday, May 31st during the 10am Service.

Those being Confirmed:

Sophia Grace Bocklage, Campbell Woods Devlin, Harry Standish Herman, Pierce Jarck, Eleanor Addison Lynch, Riley Grace Plosica, Alexander John Rapcavage, Candace Quentin Roy, Spencer Charles Short, Katherine Conway Swikart, and  

Zachary Justin Vasquez 


We thank all the Confirmation Sponsors who include:

 Rebecca Lucas, Kate Appezzato, Gregg Nowell, Carole Rogers, James Wilson, Liz Gearon, Raymond Chaparro, Marshall Lynch, Kortney McManus, Karin Devlin, Kara Short 

 


Those being Received:
Kelly Ann Bird, Christopher Sean Colman,
Kevin Joseph Keelen, Kathleen A. Kenney,
Catherine G. Sutherland, and
Roy A. Sutherland


Those Reaffirming their Baptismal Vows:

Robert Milton Becker, Timothy Charles Delahunt,  

Norma June Gordon, Florence Cymantha Preston

Deborah Lynn Schmidt, and Beth Lynn Sherrard

Looking to try something new this summer? Consider joining St. George's Summer choir and help lead our liturgy. This pick-up ensemble rehearses each Sunday morning at 9:15am in the choir room throughout the summer to prepare an easy anthem for the 10:00am service that day. Summer choir begins Sunday, June 7th

 

CANTERBURY FAIR

JUNE 13, 2015

SAVE THE DATE!

9:30am - 2:30pm

(rain or shine)

 

 
The Canterbury Fair is 2 weeks away!

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

 

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 kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards.  We would love it if every parishioner gave at least one item. 
Some great ideas are: restaurant gift certificates, gift cards and wine.
 If you are interested in helping with Silent Auction please contact Kelly at kellydcullen@gmail.com or 9178488164.

 

Electronics   

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. Volunteers during drop off week are needed.

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

 

Lobster Lunch

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 for the online order form.   

 

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.

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!

 

Underwriting, underwriting, underwriting, it is so important!  

It helps keep the costs down to maximize our fundraising potential! As you will see each week the amounts either decrease or go away, that is due to our generous parishioners who have so generously given to date! 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

Staging                                    $3,500

Children's Auction                   $200

Police                                      $1400  

(this is for Friday night and all day Saturday)

 

Set-up and Clean-up 

 

Gregg Nowell and Bill Siebert are seeking volunteers to assist with setting up the TENTS on Thursday June 11th at 5:15.  Friday we will need all hands on deck to set up tables!!  Saturday at 2:30 we will need all able bodied persons to take down the fair....ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP AND LEND A HAND...GOD BLESS YOU 

Contact Gregg at 732-859-5365 or Nowell@sitarcompany.com if you can help.

  
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 are in Ralph Hall!


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!!!

Mental Health Matters 

A group specifically designed for those who have family or friends struggling with mental/emotional illness. Join us on
Monday, June 15th, 7 pm in the Rector's office. All welcome! Come for sharing, resources, support in a confidential setting! (Last meeting before summer break. Group resumes in September).