Potato and Onion Sunday This Sunday
This Sunday is the potato and onion collection for Saint Matthew’s (we do ask that you not bring your produce early or it will sprout). Our donation provides food for over 275 families. We also need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, June 10. Drivers meet at St. George’s at 9 am to load and deliver the food. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to volunteer.

Blind Date with a Book Mission Trip Fundraiser This Sunday
Are you looking for your next summer read but aren't sure what book to get? The Youth Group has a book sale after the 10 am service this Sunday. Not just any book sale though! This is a “surprise” book sale! The books are wrapped and have brief descriptions – make a donation (suggested $10) and see what you get!

The Path: A Journey through the Bible –Meetings on Wednesdays
Our next adult education adventure is a weekly Bible study to explore key landmark events of the Bible moving from Genesis to Revelation. Join us on Zoom at 6:45 pm Wednesday evening HERE. If you would like a copy of the book, please sign up on the list in the narthex at St. George’s or contact the church office. For answers to your questions, reach out to Connie+ or any of the members of the adult formation team: Karen Horrocks, Jocelyn Tidwell or Terry Doyle.

The Path: A Journey through the Bible – Sign Up Today!
Our next adult education adventure begins Wednesday, June 3 as we launch a weekly Bible study to explore key landmark events of the Bible moving from Genesis to Revelation. We will draw on a condensed Bible version compiled by Melody Wilsom Shobe and David Creech and published through Forward Movement. We will read one chapter per week and hold weekly discussions on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 pm via Zoom (HERE). If you would like a copy of the book, there is a sign up sheet on the credenza, or call the church office to have your name included. Books are available to pick up now! Questions go to Connie+ or any of the members of the adult formation team: Karen Horrocks, Jocelyn Tidwell, or Terry Doyle.

Blind Date with a Book Mission Trip Fundraiser June 7
Are you looking for your next summer read but aren't sure what book to get? Cursed with the challenge of overflowing shelves of previous summer reads? The Youth Group is here to help with both! We're collecting gently used books in the Narthex between now and June 5 and will hold a book sale after the 10 am service on June 7. Not just any book sale though! This is a “surprise” book sale! We'll wrap the books and put brief descriptions on each, and for a low low donation price, you can take home surprise books to enjoy. From Tolstoy's Peter the First to the preschool favorite Pete the Cat, we have it all! We hope. Finally, we leave you with the words of Dr. Seuss, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
 
Ministry Fair Sunday, June 14
Please join us during the hospitality hour on Sunday, June 14 for the Ministry Fair. This is your opportunity to learn more about all of the ministries that keep St. George’s running. Representatives will be available from each ministry to talk about their ministry and sign up anyone who wants to participate. If you have ever had a question about how to become a Lay Eucharistic Minister or help out the Justice League, how to get involved in Sunday School or how to support the Gaywood Food Ministry (and so much more), this is your chance to get that question answered! If you have any questions about the Ministry Fair itself, please speak to Zulma Santiago or any member of the vestry.

In Need of Spaghetti Sauce Jars for Flowers
The lovely flower arrangements in the sanctuary on Sundays are one array that has been set into two or more spaghetti sauce jars. This allows the flowers to be given to those in need of some cheer or delivered to those who are homebound. Many thanks to Nell Sydavar for making this happen! Square jars are preferred though rounded ones are okay; please soak off the labels before you bring them in for the flower ministry.

The Path: A Journey through the Bible – Sign Up Today!
Our next adult education adventure begins Wednesday, June 3 as we launch a weekly Bible study to explore key landmark events of the Bible moving from Genesis to Revelation. We will draw on a condensed Bible version compiled by Melody Wilsom Shobe and David Creech and published through Forward Movement. We will read one chapter per week and hold weekly discussions on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. If you would like a copy of the book, there is a sign up sheet on the credenza, or call the church office to have your name included. Books are available to pick up now! Questions go to Connie+ or any of the members of the adult formation team: Karen Horrocks, Jocelyn Tidwell, or Terry Doyle. 

Wendy's Last Sunday is May 31
St. George's has been blessed to have Deacon Intern Wendy Pohlhaus with us since September. With her internship completed, next Sunday, May 31 will be Wendy's final Sunday with us as she looks to her ordination to the diaconate in September. On May 31 we will have opportunity to celebrate Wendy and thank her for her ministry with us this past year - come and celebrate!
 
Blind Date with a Book Mission Trip Fundraiser June 7
Are you looking for your next summer read but aren't sure what book to get? Cursed with the challenge of overflowing shelves of previous summer reads? The Youth Group is here to help with both! We're collecting gently used books in the Narthex between now and June 5 and will hold a book sale after the 10 am service on June 7. Not just any book sale though! This is a “surprise” book sale! We'll wrap the books and put brief descriptions on each, and for a low low donation price, you can take home surprise books to enjoy. From Tolstoy's Peter the First to the preschool favorite Pete the Cat, we have it all! We hope. Finally, we leave you with the words of Dr. Seuss, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”

Bowie Food Pantry Collection This Sunday
This Sunday is the Bowie Food Pantry collection. This month they have asked for peanut butter, condiments, and canned tuna. Thank you for your generous support every month!

Chesapeake Baysox Pride Night Thursday, May 21
Join us Thursday, May 21 at the Baysox Stadium in Bowie for LGBTQIA+ Pride Night as they take on the Somerset Patriots. The game starts at 6:35 pm and we are arranging to get group tickets at $14 each. We need final numbers this Sunday! There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex or contact Michael Mangiapane. Please also let Michael know if you need accommodations for seating. Ticket payments go to Michael via cash, check, Zelle, Paypal, or CashApp. Contact him for more information. The night of the game, gates should open at 5:30 pm and Michael or a lovely St. George's volunteer will hand out your tickets before the game begins. Let's celebrate the approaching season of Pride and go Baysox!

Support the Youth Mission Trip!
The Mission Trip is happening the week of July 5-9 this year. The Youth Group is headed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can support the trip by attending the post-mission trip dinner in Miller Hall - tickets are $15. The dinner is Sunday, July 19 at 5 pm. We are also raffling tickets again to win dinner with Bishop Mariann in her home - the tickets are $15. Both tickets will be on sale starting Sunday, May 10. You can find youth group members after church in the narthex from now until the post-trip dinner. The post-trip dinner is when the Bishop dinner raffle winners are announced. If you have any questions please see Jessica Johnson.

Trivia Night Mission Trip Fundraiser Tomorrow (Friday, May 8) at 7:00 pm
Put your useless knowledge to good use on Friday, May 8, from 7:00–9:00 pm for a Trivia Night where the competition is fierce and the prizes are delightfully pointless! Admission is a donation of any size (suggested $10-$15) at the door to support our Youth Group’s mission trip to Philadelphia this July. Bring your cell phone to participate in the game and an appetite for the delicious snacks our teens are whipping up (along with soft drinks). Come prove you’re a "know-it-all," stay for the fellowship, and help our youth reach the City of Brotherly Love! 

Potato and Onion Sunday This Sunday
This Sunday is the potato and onion collection for Saint Matthew’s. Our donation provides food for over 275 families. In addition to the potatoes and onions, we need help moving them in two ways: if you can help move potatoes and onions from trunks to the church before or after service, please let Connie+ know; we also need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, May 13. Drivers meet at St. George’s at 9 am to load and deliver the food. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to volunteer.
 
Bowie Food Pantry Collection Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17 is the Bowie Food Pantry collection. This month they have asked for peanut butter, condiments, and canned tuna. Thank you for your generous support every month!
 
Support the Youth Mission Trip!
The Mission Trip is happening the week of July 5-9 this year. The Youth Group is headed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can support the trip by attending the post-mission trip dinner in Miller Hall - tickets are $15. The dinner is Sunday, July 19 at 5 pm. We are also raffling tickets again to win dinner with Bishop Mariann in her home - the tickets are $15. Both tickets will be on sale starting Sunday, May 10. You can find youth group members after church in the narthex from now until the post-trip dinner. The post-trip dinner is when the Bishop dinner raffle winners are announced. If you have any questions please see Jessica Johnson.

Potato and Onion Sunday is Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10 is the potato and onion collection for Saint Matthew’s (we do ask that you not bring your produce early or it will sprout). Our donation provides food for over 275 families. Additionally, we need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, May 13. Drivers meet at St. George’s at 9 am to load and deliver the food. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to volunteer.

Confirmation at the Cathedral Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 am
On Saturday, May 9 four members of St. George's will be confirmed or reaffirm their faith at the Confirmation service at the Washington National Cathedral. The service is at 10:00 am and all are welcome and invited to come support the 2026 St. George's Confirmation class of Sarah DeMaio, James DeMaio, Grace Blackard, and Mary Rogers.

Trivia Night Mission Trip Fundraiser Friday, May 8 at 7:00 pm
Put your useless knowledge to good use on Friday, May 8, from 7:00–9:00 pm for a Trivia Night where the competition is fierce and the prizes are delightfully pointless! Admission is a donation of any size (suggested $10-$15) at the door to support our Youth Group’s mission trip to Philadelphia this July. Bring your cell phone to participate in the game and an appetite for the delicious snacks our teens are whipping up (along with soft drinks). Come prove you’re a "know-it-all," stay for the fellowship, and help our youth reach the City of Brotherly Love! The number of interested people is helpful for planning, so there is a sign up sheet on the credenza.

Music Director Ruslan Bondar Concert with the AVAS Choir This Sunday at 3:00 pm
Ruslan invites us to his concert with the Arundel Vocal Arts Society this Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 pm. Their program, Awake to Light, brings together works that invite us into a journey of awakening, light, and joy. It includes J. S. Bach’s cantata Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140), Cantate Domino by Mark Hayes, and Illuminare by contemporary American composer Elaine Hagenberg. See the choir's website for more info HERE.

The Deacon’s Role and Ministry Sunday, May 3 at 11:30 am
Deacons are a part of the ordained leadership of The Episcopal Church. In 2012, Bishop Mariann Budde ordained the first deacons for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The deacon is a servant leader who is the Church’s and their Bishops’ emissary to the community. As a result of being present in the community, they ascertain the community’s needs, hopes, and concerns and bring these needs, hopes, and concerns, especially those of the marginalized, to the Church. If you would like to learn more about the deacon’s role and mission, our deacon intern, Wendy Pohlhaus, is giving a presentation explaining the deacon’s ministry after the 10 am service on Sunday, May 3.

Trivia Night Mission Trip Fundraiser Friday, May 8 at 7:00 pm
Put your useless knowledge to good use on Friday, May 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for a Trivia Night where the competition is fierce and the prizes are delightfully pointless! Admission is a donation of any size (suggested $10-$15) at the door to support our Youth Group’s mission trip to Philadelphia this July. Bring your cell phone to participate in the game and an appetite for the delicious snacks our teens are whipping up (along with soft drinks). Come prove you’re a "know-it-all," stay for the fellowship, and help our youth reach the City of Brotherly Love! The number of interested people is helpful for planning, so there is a sign up sheet on the credenza.

Friday, April 24, 6 to 9 pm is Parents Night Out Led by the St. George's Youth Group
Kids can be dropped off at 6 pm and need to be picked up by 9 pm; cost is $40 per child and all proceeds go to support the Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia this summer. There is a sign up sheet on the credenza.

Music Director Ruslan Bondar Concert with the AVAS Choir Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 pm
Ruslan invites us to his concert with the Arundel Vocal Arts Society on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 pm. Their program, Awake to Light, brings together works that invite us into a journey of awakening, light, and joy. It includes J. S. Bach’s cantata Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140), Cantate Domino by Mark Hayes, and Illuminare by contemporary American composer Elaine Hagenberg. See the choir's website for more info HERE.
 
The Deacon’s Role and Ministry Sunday, May 3 at 11:30 am
Deacons are a part of the ordained leadership of The Episcopal Church. In 2012, Bishop Mariann Budde ordained the first deacons for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The deacon is a servant leader who is the Church’s and their Bishops’ emissary to the community. As a result of being present in the community, they ascertain the community’s needs, hopes, and concerns and bring these needs, hopes, and concerns, especially those of the marginalized, to the Church. If you would like to learn more about the deacon’s role and mission, our deacon intern, Wendy Pohlhaus, is giving a presentation explaining the deacon’s ministry after the 10 am service on Sunday, May 3.

Make Your Lenten Outreach Donation This Sunday and Happy Easter Season!
This year's Lenten Outreach donation supports Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. Now that we are in Easter season, we ask that you bring in your donation by April 26. Amica aims to help as many people as possible navigate the immigration system safely and effectively, standing with those trapped in our nation’s fundamentally flawed immigration system. Make sure to mark your donation "Lenten Outreach" or "Amica".

All Ages Game Night - Friday, April 24 at 6:30 pm
Looking for a relaxing and fun night out? Join us for a casual game night in Miller Hall at 6:30 pm on Friday, April 24. Please bring your favorite board games and snack and/or drink to share. Or just bring yourself ready to have fun! All ages are welcome and encouraged!

This Sunday is a Potato and Onion Easter
What better way to celebrate Easter than with potatoes and onions for our sister parish San Mateo? Our monthly potato and onion collection is this Sunday and we ask you to bring in whatever amount of onions and/or potatoes you can. St. George's donation helps provide food for over 275 families. Additionally, we need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, April 8. Drivers meet at St. George’s at 9 am to load and deliver the food. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to volunteer.

All Ages Game Night - Friday, April 24 at 6:30 pm
Looking for a relaxing and fun night out? Join us for a casual game night in Miller Hall at 6:30 pm on Friday, April 24. Please bring your favorite board games and snack and/or drink to share. Or just bring yourself ready to have fun! All ages are welcome and encouraged!