Sermons now online!!!

Audio files for Reverend Phillips' first two sermons are now available online. The files are in the .mp3 format and can be played with Quicktime, Itunes and Windows Media Player.

To find the links, visit the St. George's Website "Worship" section:
http://www.stgeorgeohio.org/Worship/sermons.htm

St. George's Names New Director of Music

Linda Mench has been named the new Director of Music for St. George's. Linda has over 20 years experience in church music and a master's degree in music from Florida State University. She invites anyone who is interested and able to sing to join the choir!

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New Rector Message Posted

A message from the new Rector of St. George's, The Reverend Benjamin T. S. Phillips has been posted to the church website!

Read the message at: http://stgeorgeohio.org/StaffVestry/rectorsearch.htm

St. George's Vacation Bible School 2010

Jesus is giving a party and we're all invited!
August 2 - 6 , 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Ages 3 years through 5th grade
VOLUNTEERS are needed! Adults and older children are welcome and encourage to help!
Registration fee: $5.00 per child, $15.00 family maximum (scholarships available)
PDF REGISTRATION FORM
Contact Becky Grushon at formation@stgeorgeohio.org for more information or call 434-1781
Through a program of stories, games, crafts and other activities we will explore the ongoing life of celebration Jesus invites us to!
Each day we will learn about a story that will teach us about some of Jesus' great qualities!
Day One -- Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) -- acceptance
Day Two -- Healing the Paralytic (Luke 5:17-26) -- wholeness
Day Three -- The Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 11-32) -- forgiveness
Day Four -- The good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) -- community
Day Five -- The Great Feast (Luke 14:12-23) -- celebration
Contact Becky Grushon at formation@stgeorgeohio.org for more information or call 434-1781.

New Rector Called!

The Reverend Benjamin T. S. Phillips has been called to be the new Rector of St. George's!

Pat MacKenzie made the announcement to a very enthusiastic crowd gathered outside for services on the lawn of the newly remodeled rectory.

Our new Rector will assume his official duties on August 2nd. He and his wife, Amy, and 18 month old son David, will be moving to Ohio from Houston, Texas where he is the Assistant Rector at The Church of St. John the Divine.

Watch for more information soon!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Holy Week Service Schedule

Maundy Thursday, April 1 - 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Liturgy, April 2 - 7:00 p.m.
The Great Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 3 - 5:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday
Festival Holy Eucharist, Sunday, April 4th
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the youngsters at around 9:30 on Easter Sunday morning between the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. All children are encouraged to bring their Easter Baskets.

Childcare Provided

Photo Safari Returns April 10th

Photo Safari 2010
9 am to 2 pm
Saturday
April 10, 2010
St. George’s Episcopal Church
5520 Far Hills Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45459
 A Photography Workshop for Point & Shoot Shooters
 Presented by
John Martin, of Knoxville, Tennessee
And
Eric Schryver of Dayton, Ohio.
Two retired professional photographers, who still enjoy photography.

for more information see:
http://stgeorgeohio.org/CurrentEvents/photosafari.htm

Manor Lane Rectory Interior

Inquiring minds want to know: how is the interior of Manor Lane Rectory coming along?

Now you can see it for yourself at:
http://stgeorgeohio.org/VirtualTour/virtualtour.htm

Spaghetti Dinner Photos

Our crack photography team has finished another amazing slideshow of photos from the Spaghetti Dinner.

Check it out at
http://stgeorgeohio.org/CurrentEvents/recentphotos.htm

Youth Events

Exciting news about upcoming Youth Events! Visit the Youth website at the Diocese of Southern Ohio to learn more:
http://www.youth.diosohio.org/

Deanery Lenten Series

On Tuesday of this week we will be hosting the midweek Deanery Lenten series. We will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a light supper, and continue with three areas of study at 6:45 p.m.

The three areas are: Biblical, fine arts and history. Please support your parish and deanery.

If you are going to attend supper and your name is not on the list, please call the parish office.
Fr. Jim

Annual Meeting Bylaws and Nomination

The Vestry has proposed changes to the bylaws to bring them into compliance with the Diocesan Canons. Please review them before the Annual meeting on February 21st (after the 10:30 Service)

http://stgeorgeohio.org/CurrentEvents/bylaws31jan88.pdf

The Nominations Committee is also seeking candidates for Vestry, Deanery and Diocesan Representatives. The 2010 Vestry and Representatives will be elected at the annual meeting as well. Please take a moment to prayerfully consider if you are able to contribute to St. George's in this way -- or perhaps you know someone else who might need a gentle nudge?
See the nomination form at:

http://stgeorgeohio.org/CurrentEvents/nomination2010.pdf

Spaghetti Dinner

Save the Date!
St. George's Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, January 24, 2010

Tickets on sale NOW