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Update on Masking at St. George’s
With guidance from the diocese and input from the parish advisory group (Covid Nerds of St. George’s), parish leadership has determined that starting on the first Sunday in April, masks will be optional at St. George’s for those who are fully vaccinated. This may be a cause of rejoicing for some in the parish and it may be a source of anxiety for others, so we ask that each person respect the choices of those around us to mask or not mask. When you are at St. George’s please continue to exercise good judgment and sensitivity and refrain from asking anyone why they are or are not wearing a mask. Please pay attention to the body language and social cues of those you engage with and respect any wish for distance. We will continue the practice of waving, bowing, or sharing the peace sign when we pass the Peace, but feel free to move around the sanctuary and greet others as you feel comfortable. Please note that parish leadership will continue to monitor the situation regarding covid infection and be prepared to shift our practices as necessary. Please speak to Connie+ or the wardens if you have any concerns or questions. Bowie Food Pantry The monthly collection for the Bowie Food Pantry will take place on Sunday, April 10th. The foods they need most at this time are: Rice of any kind, Pasta sides, Canned meats, Canned soups - but NO chicken noodle Thank you for your generous donations each month. The people who receive food from the Bowie Food Pantry are most grateful. St. George’s Lenten Outreach 2022 It is a long-standing tradition of St. George’s to encourage parishioners to participate in St. George’s Lenten Outreach Project. Each year the Justice League (St. George’s outreach and social justice group) identifies charities as a focus for Lenten donations, and parishioners are invited to donate towards the identified project. This year the Justice League has chosen two organizations, the Haiti Micah Project and Books to Prisoners. Donations will be divided equally between the two organizations allowing us to serve two different populations with distinct needs. As you consider your Lenten practice this year, please consider a donation. If you set aside 50 cents a day, your donation at the end of Lent will be $20.00. Just $1.00 a day will provide $40 to support the needs of children in Haiti and those isolated in prison cells, some of whom may have grown up in our community. We hope to have a generous amount to contribute to these organizations at Easter. Sign Up to Make Lunches for the Warm Nights Guests St. George's is back in the sandwich business! Starting in March St. George's is responsible for making 100 lunches on the second Saturday of each month through 2022. Each lunch includes a sandwich, an apple, a bag of chips and a bottle of water. We are always looking for people to help. We start at 8:45 am and usually finish by 10. We also need people to donate water each month. You may sign up to help on the sign up genius by clicking here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AAEA62BA46-warm1 Many thanks to the youth of the parish and the Confirmation class who are making the lunches in March. We are looking for volunteers for April 9 and following. Healing Service This Tuesday April 5 at 7 pm The Pastoral Care Team will offer a service of healing prayer on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 pm. What in your life or in our world needs healing? Come and voice those prayers, participate in the sacramental rite of laying on of hands and anointing if you choose, and join with others as we pray for all that is not well in us and around us. At 10 AM this morning we will start streaming the service. You can watch here, on our YouTube channel, or you're welcome to join other parishioners on Zoom. Follow along with the service booklet: Open the booklet in a new tab in your browser by holding down CTRL before clicking the link. If you're on a phone or table, long press on the link and select Download File to open it in a new tab or to save the booklet. 
Healing Service April 5 at 7 pm
The Pastoral Care Team will offer a service of healing prayer on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 pm. What in your life or in our world needs healing? Come and voice those prayers, participate in the sacramental rite of laying on of hands and anointing if you choose, and join with others as we pray for all that is not well in us and around us. At the service we are also planning for special prayers for Ukraine and for all who have died of covid over the past two years. St. George’s Lenten Outreach 2022 It is a long-standing tradition of St. George’s to encourage parishioners to participate in St. George’s Lenten Outreach Project. Each year the Justice League (St. George’s outreach and social justice group) identifies charities as a focus for Lenten donations, and parishioners are invited to donate towards the identified project. This year the Justice League has chosen two organizations, the Haiti Micah Project and Books to Prisoners. Donations will be divided equally between the two organizations allowing us to serve two different populations with distinct needs. As you consider your Lenten practice this year, please consider a donation. If you set aside 50 cents a day, your donation at the end of Lent will be $20.00. Just $1.00 a day will provide $40 to support the needs of children in Haiti and those isolated in prison cells, some of whom may have grown up in our community. We hope to have a generous amount to contribute to these organizations at Easter. Easter/Flower Donations The forms are out for Easter Flowers/Easter Donations. If you would like to remember a person or celebrate a person or event with a donation for Easter or for Easter flowers, please return the form to parish admin Janeth Kamala by Monday April 11th. Forms can be returned via hard copy or email at office@stgeo.comcastbiz.net. Parish Clean Up Day - April 2 The Building and Grounds team is looking for helping hands on Saturday, April 2, from 9am-1pm at St. George’s Church. We will clear/clean up the basement, storage areas, stairwell in the rear of Miller Hall, the Sacristy, and the Children’s Corner in the narthex. Please, give us a hand if you are available. Questions? Contact Zulma Santiago at zdso49@gmail.com. Sign Up to Make Lunches for the Warm Nights Guests St. George's is back in the sandwich business! Starting in March St. George's is responsible for making 100 lunches on the second Saturday of each month through 2022. Each lunch includes a sandwich, an apple, a bag of chips and a bottle of water. We are always looking for people to help. We start at 8:45 am and usually finish by 10. We also need people to donate water each month. You may sign up to help on the sign up genius by clicking here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AAEA62BA46-warm1 Many thanks to the youth of the parish and the Confirmation class who are making the lunches in March. We are looking for volunteers for April 9 and following. At 10 AM this morning we will start streaming the service. You can watch here, on our YouTube channel, or you're welcome to join other parishioners on Zoom. Follow along with the service booklet: Open the booklet in a new tab in your browser by holding down CTRL before clicking the link. If you're on a phone or table, long press on the link and select Download File to open it in a new tab or to save the booklet.
St. George’s Lenten Outreach 2022
It is a long-standing tradition of St. George’s to encourage parishioners to participate in St. George’s Lenten Outreach Project. Each year the Justice League (St. George’s outreach and social justice group) identifies charities as a focus for Lenten donations, and parishioners are invited to donate towards the identified project. This year the Justice League has chosen two organizations, the Haiti Micah Project and Books to Prisoners. Donations will be divided equally between the two organizations allowing us to serve two different populations with distinct needs. As you consider your Lenten practice this year, please consider a donation. If you set aside 50 cents a day, your donation at the end of Lent will be $20.00. Just $1.00 a day will provide $40 to support the needs of children in Haiti and those isolated in prison cells, some of whom may have grown up in our community. We hope to have a generous amount to contribute to these organizations at Easter. Parish Clean Up Day - April 2 The Building and Grounds team is looking for helping hands on Saturday, April 2, from 9am-1pm at St. George’s Church. We will clear/clean up the basement, storage areas, stairwell in the rear of Miller Hall, the Sacristy, and the Children’s Corner in the narthex. Please, give us a hand if you are available. Questions? Contact Zulma Santiago at zdso49@gmail.com. Healing Service April 5 at 7 pm The Pastoral Care Team will offer a service of healing prayer on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 pm. What in your life or in our world needs healing? Come and voice those prayers, participate in the sacramental rite of laying on of hands and anointing if you choose, and join with others as we pray for all that is not well in us and around us. At the service we are also planning for special prayers for Ukraine and for all who have died of covid over the past two years. At 10 AM this morning we will start streaming the service. You can watch here, on our YouTube channel, or you're welcome to join other parishioners on Zoom. Follow along with the service booklet: Open the booklet in a new tab in your browser by holding down CTRL before clicking the link. If you're on a phone or table, long press on the link and select Download File to open it in a new tab or to save the booklet.
Bowie United for Peace Rally March 13 at 4 pm
Over the last several weeks there were two separate incidents of anti-Semitic literature distributed in Bowie and two bomb scares at Bowie State University. In response, the Interfaith Coalition of Bowie is sponsoring a "Bowie United for Peace" rally to stand up together against hate speech and actions. It will be Sunday March 13 at 4 pm at Allen Pond Park and all are invited to join in support. Bowie Food Pantry Collection March 13 We will be collecting food for the Bowie Food Pantry Sunday March 13th. The food will be loaded into the car at the end of the 10:00 am service. This month the items they need most are: Healthy cereal, 24 oz. Jars of spaghetti sauce, Regular size condiments, Instant potatoes, Pasta sides. At 10 AM this morning we will start streaming the service. You can watch here, on our YouTube channel, or you're welcome to join other parishioners on Zoom. Follow along with the service booklet: Open the booklet in a new tab in your browser by holding down CTRL before clicking the link. If you're on a phone or table, long press on the link and select Download File to open it in a new tab or to save the booklet.
Bowie Food Pantry
We will be collecting food for the Bowie Food Pantry on Sunday March 13th. The good will be loaded into the car at the end of the 10’ clock service. This month the items they need most are: Healthy cereal, 24 oz. Jars of spaghetti sauce, Regular size condiments, Instant potatoes, Pasta sides Prayer Beads making March 6 Sunday March 6 at 11:30 am there will be a prayer bead making workshop in the parish hall. The church will provide the beads and we are looking for volunteers who are willing to put the sets of beads together. No experience is necessary; directions and support will be given. These sets will be available to those who would like them as a devotional practice and will also stock the rector's supply of prayer beads to give out to those who might benefit from them, similar to prayer shawls. At 7 PM this evening we will start streaming the service. You can watch here, on our YouTube channel, or you're welcome to join other parishioners on Zoom. Follow along with the service booklet: Open the booklet in a new tab in your browser by holding down CTRL before clicking the link. If you're on a phone or table, long press on the link and select Download File to open it in a new tab or to save the booklet.
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