Bulletin Announcements
This Week's Announcements
- Community Mass: There will be a single mass at 10 AM on Sunday April 21.
- Scavenger Hunt: using the beautiful features inside and outside (weather permitting) our church, we will form inter-household and inter-generational teams. There will be prizes for the winning team, and bonus points are awarded for collaborative teams!
- Directory Photos: there will be an opportunity for you to update your directory photo!
- Earth Month: Name Our Dispensers Contest: Did you know we have TWO filtered water dispensers that can help reduce the waste of cups and single-use water bottles? Here is a link to show how the dispensers work. (Ruth I sent a video separately). Click the link to submit your name nominations April 15-19, We’ll vote on names on SGD. April is Earth Month. Please remember to bring your water bottles (you know you have them!) weekly.
- The First Annual St. George’s Census We have such a wealth of talent in our parish community, but often, we don’t know who might have knowledge, time, or experience that might benefit our community. Some people might wish to learn from one another. Please complete the census, which will be an annual event on SGD.
- Pizza Party! After all the fun, join us for a pizza party in the parking lot if the weather cooperates, and in the parish hall if not. (gluten-free and dairy-free options available
- Aspirant’s Fund plate collections on SGD support our Aspirant’s Fund, assisting those in our parish seeking deeper clerical engagement.
Monday, 4/21, is Earth Day! The Justice & Advocacy Ministry (JAM) invites you to a talk after the 10 am service on Sunday, 4/28, to discuss climate anxiety and how we can better care for God’s creation. Our own Judith Stark, Professor of Philosophy and the Environment at Seton Hall, will share her insights, give us ideas, and lead us in table discussions about what we can do individually and as a faith community to be stewards of Mother Earth. There will be related activities to engage the children.
Hear My Prayer Evensong
with the choirs of St. George’s and Calvary Episcopal Church
Sunday May 5, at 5pm
It will be followed by a festive reception jointly hosted by the Justice &Advocacy; and the Absalom Jones Ministries
Second Sunday Supper Church
Join us for Second Sunday Supper Church,c Sunday 5/12 at 4.30 pm. Inspired by the traditions of the earliest Chirstians, Supper Church combines an interactive service with a communal meal. Questions? Email Meg at familyministry@stgeorges-
Crafternoon is now CrafterZoom!
The St. George’s Crafters have moved online! The online group will meet Sundays 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, and 4/28, from 2pm-4pm. The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Drop in for all the time or for as much as you are able It is still just a casual gathering for fellowship and crochet, knitting, beading — whatever you enjoy doing. For more information, contact Susannah Chewning at smchewn@gmail.com.
2023 Ministry Review
At our Annual Meeting on February 11, we shared our 2023 Ministry Review, highlighting all the amazing ways God is present in our community
Click here to watch it!
Host a Coffee Hour
Our coffee hours are hosted by either St. George’s, a specific ministry, or by a parishioner. Are you able to host? Join with another family and host together.. It’s simple and easy to do, and guidelines on what to provide and how to set up are provided. For more information, and to sign up, click HERE or emailmofun@stgeorges-maplewood.org
Schedule
1st Sunday: hosted by St. George’s and feature a cake to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. We will also have fruit available.
2nd Sunday: Parishioner-hosted, or simple coffee hour
3rd Sunday: Ministry-Hosted Coffee Hour
4th Sunday: Parishioner-hosted, or simple coffee hour
5th Sunday: hosted by St. George’s
Office Updates
The building is physically open Tuesdays – Thursdays, 10 – 3. Ruth works remotely Mondays and Fridays, email any queries to the office on those days.
Deadline for submission of news and article in the weekly bulletin and Snapshot is 10 am Wednesday morning.
