Dragon Tales: News from St. George's Dayton OH

Potluck Sunday

2011-03-27T20:43:00.000-04:00

If you did not attend the potluck supper at St. George's tonight, you missed some delicious casseroles, salads and desserts. The next potluck is May 1st. Mark your calendars now!!

Children's Choirs Announced!

2011-03-15T15:00:00.002-04:00

This Sunday, March 20, will mark the beginning of something very exciting for St. George’s!
Our choir Director, Linda Mench, will begin weekly rehearsals for our Children and Youth Choirs!

Youth Choir (children age 3rd grade and up) will meet in the choir room for rehearsal at 9:30a.m.

Children’s Choir (children Pre-K – 2nd grade) will go from their Sunday School classrooms to the undercroft to rehearse at 10:50. They will be escorted by their teachers and shepherds and return to their classrooms to finish their lesson at 11:00.

If you have any questions call 434-1781 (ext. 108) or e-mail me!

We have been looking forward to this for a long time!

Becky Grushon
Christian Education Director
St. George's Episcopal Church
5520 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-1781
formation@stgeorgeohio.org

Annual Meeting 2/13

2011-02-13T22:25:00.000-05:00

The annual meeting today was very well attended and the Dragon Tail Soup was excellent. Rob Johnson was elected Senior Warden and Max Heintz was elected Junior Warden. For a full list of the current vestry and other representatives, see http://stgeorgeohio.org/StaffVestry/staffandvestry.htm

Thanks to outgoing Senior Warden Patrick MacKenzie and Vestry members Elizabeth Gustafson and Eric Schryver for a job well done!

Spaghetti and Elections

2011-01-29T11:38:00.002-05:00

It's almost time for the annual Spaghetti Dinner tomorrow at 5:00 pm in the undercroft. Antonio Pepperoni is scheduled to make an appearance. You won't want to miss it!

Upcoming in February is the Annual Meeting and elections at noon in the undercroft following the 10:30 service.

Rector's Blog

2011-01-29T11:36:00.002-05:00

Have you read the blog by Rector Ben Phillips?
Take a look at http://www.cruxsola.blogspot.com/

Sermons now online!!!

2010-10-14T11:23:00.000-04:00

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

2010-09-28T11:54:00.002-04:00

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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2010-09-05T15:51:00.000-04:00

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New Rector Message Posted

2010-06-07T21:17:00.000-04:00

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

2010-06-07T21:14:00.000-04:00

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!

2010-05-30T19:56:00.000-04:00

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

2010-03-31T15:40:00.002-04:00

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

2010-03-31T12:03:00.000-04:00

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

2010-03-24T14:49:00.003-04:00

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

2010-03-24T14:48:00.004-04:00

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

2010-02-24T16:43:00.000-05:00

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

2010-02-22T14:31:00.002-05:00

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

2010-01-25T17:08:00.001-05:00

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

2010-01-05T17:06:00.002-05:00

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

Tickets on sale NOW

Children's Christmas Pageant

2009-12-20T09:17:00.002-05:00

Be plan to attend......
The Children's Christmas Pageant is today, Sunday, December 20th; after the 10:30 service. Please plan to stay for a jolly and blessed afternoon of food and Christmas carols as we decorate the Church for Christmas. Don't miss this great time of sharing!

Cornerstone

2009-12-06T18:47:00.000-05:00

Due to limited staffing, the Cornerstone Service has been suspended indefinitely. Please join us at 5pm Saturday or 8am or 10:30 am Sunday

Training for Chalice Bearers

2009-11-30T16:33:00.001-05:00

NEW CHALICE TRAINING...
All chalice bearers must receive new training at St. George's before December 20. (If you have not received your new training by this date you won't be able to serve as chalice bearer.) Fr. Larsen has set up the following times for training, for you to choose from (you need only attend one)...
Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m.; or, Sunday, December 13 between the 8 am & 10:30 a.m. services.
Thank you....

Father Jim

Christmas Schedule

2009-11-25T14:20:00.000-05:00

Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 6, at the 10:30 a.m. service Children’s Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 20, at the 10:30 a.m. service Hanging of the Greens

Sunday, December 20th, after the 10:30 service. Stay for a jolly and blessed afternoon of food and Christmas carols as we decorate the church for Christmas

Christmas Eve Services
4:30 p.m. Holy Communion Rite II with a telling of the Christmas Story for children
Children are invited to bring gifts of disposable diapers and other infant items
as an offering to the Christ Child.

10:30 p.m. St. George’s Choir -- Choral Prelude
11:00 p.m. Solemn Holy Eucharist

Nursery care provided for all Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Day
Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:00 a.m.
No nursery care will be provided.

New Church Directory

2009-11-11T08:45:00.003-05:00

St. George's Photo Directory

To prepare for our new rector, St. George's will publish a 2010 church photo directory. We will have our portraits taken on the following dates:

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 2, 2009, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, January 8, 2010, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 9. 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Everyone will receive a church photo directory plus an 8" x 10" photo or a sheet of wallets size prints free, with no obligation to buy additional photographs.

For more information on products and services, go to: www.lifetouch.com. Then to churches and organizations at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts to church directories.

Register for Your Free Sitting Now!

LEGS IN MOTION: MOVE-A-THON

2009-09-25T13:39:00.001-04:00

LEGS IN MOTION: MOVE-A-THON
Sunday, October 4, 3:00 PM - Carillon Park.

Get out bikes, skateboards, running shoes, rollerblades, strollers or red wagons and move for our diocesan youth. It's motion into money to help send our teens on diocesan mission trips next summer.

Join Episcopal youth and families from throughout the Dayton area. Contact Chris Saunders Csaunders856@aol.com.

RUMMAGE SALE!

2009-09-25T13:38:00.001-04:00

St. George's Annual Rummage Sale

Saturday, October 3, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Donations of clean, gently-used items may be placed in the Undercroft:

Sunday, Sept. 27 - Before and after services

Monday, Sept. 28 - Thursday, Oct. 1 - 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 1 - 9:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 & Thursday, Oct. 1 - 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
Many volunteers are still needed.
Sign up in the welcome area.

Episcorific E-Zine

2009-09-07T16:04:00.001-04:00

Laura Gentner has an article and photo published by episcorific.org, an e-zine for young adults. The link to the pdf is below. Her article is on pages 29-31. Read the rest of the issue and find her photo!
http://episcorific.org/issues/07-Ordinary-2009Web.pdf

You'll definitely want to keep an eye on this publication!

Rector Search

2009-09-02T20:51:00.003-04:00

The Parish Profile was made available to candidates today and was published on our website. See http://stgeorgeohio.org/StaffVestry/rectorsearch.htm for more information!

Sunday School Registration

2009-09-02T20:50:00.003-04:00

A new Sunday School Registration form is available online at:
http://stgeorgeohio.org/Education/childed.htm

Vacation Bible School

2009-07-10T10:10:00.001-04:00

Vacation Bible School Holy Land Adventure with "Paul and the Underground Church"

Vacation Bible School is August 3rd through the 7th. Volunteers are needed. Please consider this most important ministry and volunteer your time and talents.

Habitat for Humanity

2009-07-10T10:09:00.001-04:00

2009's Episcopal/Methodist Habitat for Humanity build will begin Saturday, August 1, at 2623 Wayland Avenue in Belmont. For more information and to join in the fun and work, please pick up a flier in the back of the church.

Search Committee Named

2009-07-04T20:31:00.001-04:00

The Search Committee for the new Rector at St. George's has been named:

Jim Montgomery- chairperson
Jeff Wehmeyer
Bob Hard
Max Heintz
Marjo Van Patten
Kate Rodriguez
Meredith Spitzmiller
Samuel Adebonojo
Steve Gustafson
Eric Schryver

Canoe Trip/River Cleanup

2009-07-04T20:30:00.000-04:00

Canoe Trip/River Clean-up Saturday July 25: Help clean Little Miami River while enjoying group canoe trip & hands-on stewardship of the environment! Meet :Bellbrook Canoe Rental Saturday July 25, 12:30 for 1:00 bus. Time: About 4 hours. Cost: $29 per canoe /$15 for third adult in canoe .

Swine Flu

2009-06-02T12:03:00.001-04:00

GUIDELINES FOR THE SWINE FLU OUTBREAK

[Given from the Diocese of Southern Ohio]

Receiving Communion in one kind (such as the wafer only) is valid.

The Common Cup: Medical experts agree that the danger of transmitting communicable diseases by sharing the chalice is negligible. History has borne this out and we still encourage this ancient liturgical practice. Lay Eucharistic Ministers should be sure to wipe the rim of the chalice and turn it after each person has received.

Intinction poses a greater potential threat, especially when the host is dipped into the chalice by the communicant themselves. This practice should be discouraged during this period.
In passing the peace, you are encouraged to greet one another with an "acolyte" nod or bow instead of shaking of hands.
Hand sanitizer or washing of hands is encouraged after being in a crowd.

New Format for Monthly Orbit

2009-04-25T09:53:00.003-04:00

Check out the new format of the St. George's Monthy Orbit!

The May issue is now available online

Four families have underwritten the additional cost of printing the May Orbit. Parishioners wishing to help underwrite future issues are invited to contact Diane Gentner for more information.

Urgent Need

2009-03-20T10:06:00.001-04:00

Emergency Call
Washcloths and towels (new or used) are urgently needed at St. Vincent Hotel for the Homeless. Please put them in the marked bin, in the Welcome Area.

Midweek Lenten Program

2009-03-20T10:05:00.001-04:00

Thursdays during Lent

5 to 6 p.m. -- Soup and Sandwiches
6:15 to 7 p.m. -- Hymns, Prayers, and Meditations on the people who surrounded Jesus at the time of the Crucifixion.

Jobless? Check Out This Support Group

2009-03-02T08:45:00.002-05:00

Lost your Job?
It’s Not Your Fault!
Don’t Stay Isolated!

A support Group for the Jobless
St. George’s Episcopal Church
5520 Far Hills Ave.
(just south of Rahn Road)
Thursday Mornings 10 O’clock to Noon

Resources for: Grief
Networking
Resume Development
Loss of Medical Insurance
Financial Management
Church Office – 434-1781
Web Address- http://www.stgeorgeohio.org or jfred840@sbcglobal.net

Lenten Meditations

2009-02-25T11:38:00.002-05:00

Here is a suggested Lenten Discipline. Episcopal Relief and Development will send you an email for a daily meditation every day during Lent. The focus will be on the Millennium development goals. Go the the following link to sign up.

Each day during Lent you will receive an electronic Lenten Meditation from Episcopal Relief & Development featuring reflections adapted from the writings of the Rev. Barbara C. Crafton.

Sign up to receive our Lenten Daily Meditations by Email

Election Results, Annual Meeting

2009-02-23T10:12:00.001-05:00

Election results from the Annual Meeting have been posted to the St. George's Website:
http://stgeorgeohio.org/StaffVestry/vestrycandidates.htm

Annual Meeting

2009-02-16T16:03:00.001-05:00

Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, February 22,following the 10:30 service
Come enjoy a bowl of Dragon Tail Soup and elect new Vestry Members!

Desperately Seeking Bloggers!

2009-02-10T15:35:00.003-05:00

Looking for an easy way to volunteer at St. George's? If you are able to read this blog on the internest, you have everything you need to help write it! You too could be a blogger!!!
Just add a comment to this post, to let the moderator know you'd like to become a contributor! Only current attendees of St. George's, Dayton are eligible.

Youth Events

2009-02-10T15:33:00.001-05:00

2/15: Pie Eating Contest (a.k.a, “Gain 5lbs in 5 minutes”!)
From past experiences, we suggest you fast a couple days in advance for one of the oldest traditions of the youth group; the Pie Eating Contest! Come after church (we suggest you also pass-up coffee hour), and prepare to eat your pie with no hands. Yup, that’s right! Winner finishes their pie first! (Next week we will be shopping or bigger clothes…)

2/22: Whose Line is it Anyway?
Knock, knock! Whose there? Doris. Doris who? Doris locked, that’s why I knocked! Ha ha ha…oh, man, I crack myself up! Come and have a night of stand up comedy! We will be holding our own version of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” in the church at 5:00 pm. Bring $5 for Dinner

Job Hunting?

2009-02-10T15:30:00.000-05:00

St. George's Social Issues Commission is sponsoring a support group for people who have lost their jobs because of the economy or are otherwise unemployed. This group is being lead by the Rev. John Fredenburgh, and will meet on Thursdays in the Welcome Area at 10:00 AM.

In addition to a support group, help will be given in insurance concerns, resumes, and job search, especially in using the internet.

If you know of someone in need of this help and support, please do not hesitate to invite them on Thursday mornings. This is not limited to St. George's members. All are welcome.

Youth Events

2009-01-09T09:14:00.000-05:00

Youth Schedule:
1/11 Movie Night
1/18 Iron Chef - Meet at the church at 5:00 p.m.
1/25 Spaghetti Dinner - Meet at 4:30 dressed in black pants and white top

Upcoming Events

2009-01-09T09:07:00.002-05:00

MUSIC @ ST. GEORGE'S
January 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM Epiphany Lessons and Carols with Organ Recital. The choir of St. George's will present a service of lessons and carols celebrating Epiphany, with Epiphany Carols and Anthems. Yun Kim, Organist/Choirmaster of Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton will present an organ recital immediately following the service. This event does not require tickets, however, there will be a freewill offering accepted.

FAREWELL TO PATTI KING
This Sunday's Coffee hour immediately following the 10:30 service will honor the ministry of Mrs. Patti King as our Minster of Christian Formation. Come and wish her well as she moves to a new position.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES
The Bishop will be with us the end of April. Youth who are to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, along with their parents are requested to meet with Father Larson on Sunday, January 11th following the 10:30 AM service in the Youth Room off the Parish Hall. On Sunday, January 25th adults who wish to become members of St. George's Episcopal Church are asked to meet Father Larson after the 10:30 AM service in the Youth Room. At both meetings, we will decide when we are going to meet for classes.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Hold This Date!!Mark Your Calendar!!Sunday January 25, 2009at 5:00-7:15 p.m.for St. George's Funtastical Funraiser,The Annual Spaghetti Supper(e-mail Julie Powers if you wantto be a part of the planning team.dpowers5@woh.rr.com

ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, February 22

Bailout on Gingerbread Fannie Mae

2008-12-15T11:05:00.002-05:00

OK, it is not quite a bailout--more like a loving gift. Sunday, an extremely nice person stopped by my office with a check that will cover ALL of the gingerbread house building expenses. The "angel" felt this was an important event for the families of our church and wanted to give this gift to our children. So, come on to St. G's this Saturday (Dec. 20th) around 10:30ish and just bring some candy or cereal to share for decorating the houses. The decorating will begin as soon as pageant practice is over.
Just email me and let me know if you are coming, so I have enough houses for everyone. ( formation@stgeorgeohio.org )
And thank you to our personal Christmas angel!

Youth News

2008-11-25T16:31:00.001-05:00

All youth in grades six through twelve are invited to attend the new weekly Sunday program taught by Father Larsen from 9:30 to10:15 a.m. Our discussion will center on how current events affect us as Christians.

Riders in the Sky

2008-11-25T13:19:00.003-05:00

I'm excited!
I just confirmed our post performance lunch with KD's barbecue in Kettering (trying to keep with our Western theme for the day). If you like barbecue, you'll love KD's!
Remember the Yeck series is open to children in Elementary school and their parent/chaperones. Our next event is Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way on December 6th at the Victoria. We'll meet at St. George's at noon, head to Dayton for a 1:00 show, followed by a late lunch/ early dinner at KD's. Tickets are limited so sign up at the church soon!
Patti

Baby Webster!

2008-11-20T15:19:00.001-05:00

We rejoice at the birth of Caris Sophia Webster, the daughter of Phil and Kiah Webster and sister of Phillip and Liam. She was born Monday at Miami Valley Hospital at 9:55 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz.

Advent Schedule

2008-11-19T16:34:00.001-05:00

ADVENT SUNDAY – November 30, 2008
This Sunday we will be discussing the Advent Wreath. The Advent Wreath is a major part of our worship during these four Sundays. The colors of the candles, the green wreath, and the round shape have much to say about the Christian life.

ADVENT II – December 7, 2008
Today, being the day after the Feast of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, we will focus upon the St. Nicholas. He is the patron saint of seafarers and sailors, and more especially, children. The tradition of his bearing gifts to children was brought to America by the Dutch, and has become popularly known as Santa Claus.

ADVENT III – December 14, 2008
This Sunday is traditionally known as Rose Sunday. The Rose is a symbol of the Virgin Mary, and she and her ministry as the mother of the Son of God is highlighted and celebrated today.

ADVENT IV – December 21, 2008
The Sunday School is perform their annual Christmas pageant at the 10:30 AM service, where the Christmas story is retold through the eyes of children.

CHRISTMAS EVE – December 24, 2008
The traditional Family Eucharist will be held at 5:00 PM, when the Rector will tell the Christmas story to the children. This service will be accompanied by Christmas Carols.
At 10:30 PM, we will hold Lessons and Carols, followed at 11:00 PM with the beautiful Midnight Mass, with all of it drama. At 10:00 AM on Christmas Day, there will be a said Christmas service.

Saturday Experiment Ends

2008-11-19T16:33:00.001-05:00

The Vestry of St. George's voted to return the Saturday night service to the Nave beginning at 5 PM, rather than 5:30 PM beginning on Saturday, November 29th. The Cornerstone service will be held at 6 PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, beginning on the 6th of December to be held in the Parish Hall.

Did you see Jason?

2008-11-17T10:52:00.002-05:00

Our own Jason MacLean was featured in the Dayton Daily News this Sunday. He was shown in a full-page ad for Miami Valley Hospital!

Blanket Sunday 11/16

2008-11-14T14:28:00.001-05:00

BLANKETS (plus) SUNDAY is November 16th.

We will collect donations to provide blankets, seeds, tools, safe water & other items to those who have suffered devastating natural disasters as well as homeless persons and those struggling to provide for their families here in our country and around the world. It's blankets and so much more! Viola! BLANKETS PLUS! Envelopes provided by Church World Service will be in the pews for your contribution.

Manor Lane

2008-11-07T14:25:00.002-05:00

If anyone is willing to help pick up and care for the yard at 41 Manor Lane, please feel free to come at your convenience. Please call or stop by the office just so we know someone is over there. If you have time to work inside on the kitchen , please call the office for access instructions.

Celebrate St. George's

2008-11-07T14:25:00.001-05:00

We will be collecting pledge cards at all services on November 15 & 16. For more information on St. George's Stewardship program and the importance of pledging see the following linkhttp://stgeorgeohio.org/CurrentEvents/stewardship2009.pdf

Fall Clean Up: Day 2

2008-11-07T14:23:00.000-05:00

Our second fall clean-up Day is Saturday, November 15, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. We will be working inside and outside. So bring your tools and enjoy a day of work around the church and 41 Manor Lane

Newcomers Dinner

2008-10-22T13:57:00.000-04:00

New to St. George’s?
Wondering who we are, and how we serve Christ and our community?

Come join us in the Parish Hall on Sunday, November 9 at 5 p.m. for a social hour, dinner and brief program about the history and opportunities at St. George’s. To R.S.V.P. contact Eric Schryver at 433-1252 or Lericsue@sbcglobal.net.

Trunk or Treat

2008-10-13T19:59:00.001-04:00

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: An All Hallows Eve party for Families and Children
Friday, October 31, 5-7:30pm
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Springboro
Complete with food, games, “costumed cars”, pumpkin decorating, and trick-or-treating, this event will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Springboro, Ohio, 225 N. Main St. (located next to Domino’s Pizza). This event is free and open to the public. Just come dressed in your best “non-scary” costume and enjoy the fun. For more information, please contact the Rev. Phil Webster at rev.phil.webster@gmail.com or the Rev. Kiah Webster at kiah.webster@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
4:30pm —“Costumed Cars” Arrive
5:00pm —Food
5:30pm —Children’s games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and campfire activities
6:00pm —Children’s Trunk-Or-Treat begins
6:30pm —“Haunted Eucharist”: A Halloween Mass

Faithful Family #5

2008-10-12T11:01:00.000-04:00

Faithful Family Series, Session 5:
Marriage as the Foundation for a Healthy Home
Please join us each Thursday through October 23, 5:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall to discuss issues that affect every Faithful Family. Food and fellowship begin at 5:30pm. Childcare provided. See flyers posted in hallway or on the web (www.stgeorgeohio.org) for more information or contact the Rev. Kiah Webster with any questions.

Music @ St. George's October 26th

2008-10-12T10:58:00.001-04:00

Music @ St. George's presents

Elizabeth Gentner, Soprano
Sunday, October 26

4:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale or may be purchased at the door

Adults $10

Seniors & Students $7.00

St. George's on TV

2008-10-01T11:43:00.000-04:00

Jim Bucher from Channel 2 news will be at St. George's on Thursday at 9 am to talk about the Rummage Sale.

Tune in and see St. George's on TV!

Now let's get those closets and garages cleaned out and lots of "gently used items" delivered to the church by noon on Friday! If you have some time to help sort and set up, your help will be greatly appreciated. Contact Heather Pidcock for more information. (937) 789-1096 or hlpidcock@gmail.com. Don't forget to bring your wallet and find some great bargains on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
-Father Larsen

Financial Commission Report

2008-09-29T16:54:00.003-04:00

The Finance Committee reported to the congreation after services this past weekend. Be sure to read their report at:
http://stgeorgeohio.org/CurrentEvents/financereport.htm

Day of Prayer, Fasting and Witness

2008-09-24T09:41:00.000-04:00

Day of Prayer, Fasting and Witness for the Millennium Development Goals
Sept. 25
In response to a call from the bishops at Lambeth to make Sept. 25 a day of "prayer, fasting and witness," Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation is inviting you to commit to do just that on a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Advocacy for the MDGs. By going to www.sept25.org you can commit to:
Pray. Say prayers with special intention for the extreme poor throughout the world.

Fast. Skip at least one meal in solidarity with the nearly 1 billion people who go to bed hungry each night. (As possible depending on health ... consult your doctor if in doubt)

Witness. Participate in an online advocacy action promoting our government's fulfilling its promises to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. More than 1,000 people have already made this commitment,and we're just getting started. Check it out and sign up today.

The Rev. Canon Karl Ruttan and diocesan staff have prepared a series of reflections and meditations to beginwith the day of Prayer, Fasting and Witness for the Millennium Development Goals on Sept. 25. On this day and the nine days following, the bishops and staff invite the diocese to observe a time reflection on reconciliation and justice. Prayers and scripture passages will be available for meditation each of the nine days leading to the Day of Repentance on October 4. These meditations can be downloaded by going to the Public Policy page of the diocesan website. www.episcopal-dso.org.

At St. George's we will have special prayers for the Millennium Development Goals at our Evening Prayer Service on Thursday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit..-Father Larsen

Evening Prayer

2008-09-22T12:48:00.001-04:00

Join us for Evening Prayer in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit each Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. We will have special prayers for the time of transition and the search for a new rector.

Cleanup Volunteers Needed

2008-09-22T10:37:00.003-04:00

Join volunteers to clean up the kitchen at 41 Manor Lane on Saturday, September 27th, 9am to noon

The first fall cleanup (mostly outside) will be Saturday, October 18th, 8am to noon

Air Force Sunday!

2008-09-19T14:59:00.001-04:00

Sunday, September 21st is Air Force Sunday. We have a guest preacher for the 10:30 AM service - The Reverend Judith Doran, who is retired Air Force. She is now the assistant at St. Paul's in Oakwood.

Rummage Sale!!!!

2008-09-18T11:05:00.001-04:00

ST. GEORGE'S ANNUAL FALL SALE
October 4, 9:00 AM. to benefit Social Outreach
Many hands are needed! If you have a few hours to spare during the week leading up to the sale or the day of the sale, please consider volunteering for one of the shifts on the sign-up sheets posted in the welcome area. To fill the undercroft with those gently used treasures, we are asking everyone to check your closets, attics and sheds for items to donate to the sale. Donations will be accepted beginning on September 28.

Stewardship

2008-09-18T11:04:00.000-04:00

The Stewardship Commission has begun hosting a table at the 10:30 service coffee hour where you can ask all the questions you want about our upcoming campaign, stewardship in general, and what we hope to accomplish this fall. Please feel free to ask any questions you like of the commission member hosting the table.

Faithful Family Series

2008-09-18T11:03:00.001-04:00

Session 1: Praying as a Family, Thursday, Sept. 18
Please join us each Thursday from September18 through October 23, 5:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall to discuss issues that affect every Faithful Family.

Food and fellowship begin at 5:30pm. Childcare provided. See flyers posted in hallway or on the web (www.stgeorgeohio.org) for more information or the Rev. Kiah Webster with any questions.

Parish Profile Groups

2008-09-18T11:01:00.001-04:00

Join the Profile and Survey Team for a meal and focus group to begin the process of calling our new rector. Please sign up for one of the four meetings.
Saturday, September 20th ~
Potluck Hors Douvres and Desserts with Focus Group 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 28 ~
Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; Focus Group from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m