St. George's-by-the-River
Dragon Pause
Wednesday Email
3.16.16
Palm Sunday: The Passion
 
(Please scroll all the way down for lots of information)
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!
Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!"
---Luke 19:38
Ophelia's Trip to Israel
This Sunday, March 20th, instead of our regular Adult Ed, Ophelia will be talking about her trip to Israel.  Please join us in the library after the 10am Service.  All are welcome. 
 
Easter Flower Forms
Anyone wishing to contribute for Easter flowers, the forms and monies are due THIS Friday, March 18th.  Email Debbie, the Parish Secretary, or call the office at 732-842-0596
with any questions. 
Thank you in advance!

Girls Friendly Society
 
We will meet this Saturday, March 20th at Christ Church in Shrewsbury at 2pm to make Easter bread and Palm Crosses to be distributed on Easter Sunday.  Please CLICK HERE to RSVP to Nicole Houston.
 
Holy Week and Easter Services
 
Please join us. All are welcome, Invite a friend.
Everyday of Holy Week: Holy Eucharist,
12 PM, Chantry (side altar area).
 
This Sunday: Palm Sunday: 8 & 10 AM  
Maundy Thursday, March 24th: 7:00pm
followed by the Stripping of the Altar and the Watch in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Sign up for Watch on poster in the narthex. Several time slots still available.  
Good Friday: 8 AM; 12 PM (Faces at the Cross), 4 PM: Stations of the Cross 
 Saturday March 26th: 9 AM Holy Saturday prayers 7:30 PM: The Great Vigil of Easter 
Easter Sunday, March 27th: 
7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM 
 
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Following the 9am Family Service on Easter Sunday
we will have our annual Egg Hunt in the courtyard.  
Children zero to 8th grade can participate.  
Please bring a basket or bag to collect your goodies. 
 
This Sunday, March 20th is Pasta Sunday 
Lenten Food Drive 
 
THANK YOU to all who have so generously donated food
Pasta and Sauce
 to the drive.  
Food collected this year will be donated to Lunch Break in Red Bank. In addition to food, Lunch Break provides clothes and toiletries as well. They are in need of diapers sizes 4 through 6.

Lunch Break Food Pantry Wish List (Non-Perishable): bottled water, peanut butter and jelly, canned (fruits, vegetables, soups, stews, chili, tuna fish, chicken), canned beans, dry beans and lentils, nutritious snacks, shelf stable milk, brown rice, cereal, spaghetti sauce, instant potatoes, pasta, coffee, tea, juices, condiments, spices, macaroni and cheese, cooking oil, sugar, flour, cake mix, icing, individual portions of applesauce, pudding, snacks, gluten free foods, food for diabetics

Red Chuck Wagons and plastic bins are located in the Narthex and in Ralph Hall for the deposit of your generous donations of food.


"Flowers for Friends" 
(formerly "Monday Daisies")
 
is a group whose goal is to bring sunshine to fellow parishioners, in the form of small flower arrangements reconstructed from the main altar flowers. Teams of two generally meet on a weekly basis, either on a Sunday or a Monday, to create lovely flower arrangements, write notes and then deliver everything to shut-ins, the bereaving, the sick and ailing, new mothers and fathers, those celebrating special occasions and sometimes just because. Visits by the ladies of this ministry are most appreciated and bring warmth and special remembrance to the doorsteps of our parishioners.  No experience necessary - just a willing heart and a smile.   If you are interested in joining this fabulous group of ladies for 2016-2017, please call the co-chairmen, Barbara Grant, 732-345-7091 or Patty Overman, 732-747-9685.  
You can also notify Debbie Duffy, our church secretary.
 
TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW
carillon
 
WEBSITE UPDATE

Take a Carillon Tour   
We invite all parishioners to visit our 
"Together for Tomorrow" 
website at 
 
 
 
The site now includes a redesigned "Progress" tab, which will serve as the primary vehicle for St. George's parishioners to follow the progress of Phase 2 of our campaign, which we have designated as "Fulfilling Our Promise." In the "Progress" tab, you will find information on:
  • Pledge Fulfillment- bar chart showing pledge dollars  received vs. total dollars pledged
  • Capital Campaign Projects- Project Descriptions; Estimated Costs; Project Updates; Photos & Videos (where applicable)
We have posted our first video, which can be found under the Carillon Renovation project and provides you with a 10-minute tour of the carillon itself. If you have never been up there, now's your chance. Just a few clicks and you are on your way!
We will be updating the site periodically as pledge fulfillment totals change and individual project updates and photos/videos are added.
 

68th Canterbury Fair
JUNE 11, 2016
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Canterbury Fair is a 68-year St George's tradition that brings our Parish together in a generous outpouring of community support.
If you have participated in the past, you know that it is fun and gratifying.  We look forward to seeing everyone again on June 11th.  If you haven't participated before, we would be delighted to have you to join your fellow parishioners as a committee chair or committee member. 
There is a committee to please everyone's interest and talents.  Please review the list below. Check off your top three choices so we can make sure that you can contribute in a way that you enjoy.  This will also help assure that each committee is staffed appropriately.  If you are unable to serve on a committee, we most certainly could use your assistance during the week before with setup and preparation as well as on the day of the event.
PLANNING IS NOW UNDERWAY to make this year's Canterbury Fair the most successful ever and with your participation, it will be! 

Please e-mail your choices to Herb Geiss at canterburyfair@stgeorgesrumson.org
 
BALLOONS/COTTON CANDY                                 BOOKS              CANTERBURY KITCHEN                                         CHILDREN'S AUCTION
CHILDREN'S GAMES                    CHILDREN'S CLOTHING/TOYS & GAMES
 JEWELRY                                                                 LOBSTER LUNCH
 OUTDOOR FOODS                                                    PLANTS & FLOWERS           SILENT AUCTION                                                     WHITE ELEPHANT       
 SHABBY CHIC                                                    ELECTRONIC & APPLIANCES TEA GARDEN                                                    PICTURES/FRAMES/ARTWORK
 OUTREACH                                                                FURNITURE                          
 STAGING                                                                    SPORTING GOODS
 MARKETING/ADVERTISING                     RECYCLING &TRASH REMOVAL    STAFFING/RECUITING                                             TREASURER                                         
Thank you!
 
Paula Jordan 732-842-1919
Pat Geiss        732-747-0496
Herb Geiss     732-747-0496
Canterbury Fair Chairs 2016


Found: Heart Charm Bracelet
  
This bracelet that says "Forever Together" was found in Ralph Hall during our IHOW celebration on February 7th.  If it is yours, please contact the church office at
732-842-0596.
Save the Date 
Kentucky Derby
May 7th at 5pm the Babcocks will be hosting a 
Kentucky Derby Party.  
Watch for more details.