Help Get Out the Vote!
Can you spare ten minutes to make a difference in our nation? This Sunday is the kick-off of our parish project to boost voter turnout in the upcoming federal elections. In ten minutes you can reach out to on again-off again voters via a simple postcard. Join us in the narthex at morning service and the youth spaghetti dinner. Everything you need to send important, non-partisan info is provided, including postcards, pens, voter addresses, and a brief “be sure to vote” message. Questions? Please contact Peggy Alexander, Gretta Estey, Margaret McHale.

The St. George's Youth Group Post-Trip Dinner is This Sunday!
You can still support the youth group by buying tickets to the report back dinner tonight at 5 pm to hear stories and experiences of their mission trip to Savannah, Georgia. Tickets are $15. Additionally, raffle tickets are on sale for $10 to win dinner for eight with Bishop Mariann at her home. The raffle winner will be drawn at the post-trip dinner. Thank you for your support!

Gaywood Uniform Drive
Gaywood’s mandatory uniform policy for all students is a financial challenge for some Gaywood families. To assist, we are holding a uniform drive from now until August 18 asking for donations of the following items:
Polo shirts
Light blue, white, or navy blue (solid color)
Short or long-sleeve
Jumpers, skirts, skorts
Navy blue (solid)
Sweaters
Any color (solid)
Pants and shorts
Navy blue
Basic “chino” style (NO flared pants, spandex, sweatpants, corduroy, jeans, or cargo pants)
Sizes
XS to XL (Students are pre-K to 5th grade)
The full Gaywood uniform policy is HERE.
Where to buy: Uniforms are available at many retailers, in store and/or online, including Target, The Children’s Place, Amazon, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Walmart, and Lands’ End. Some popular uniform brands are Cat & Jack (at Target), The Children’s Place (at The Children’s Place and on Amazon), and French Toast.
Drop off: Donations should be dropped off at St George's by Sunday, August 18 so we can deliver them to Gaywood before school starts on August 26; you can also contact Donna Haselton HERE to make other arrangements or if you have questions. Thank you for supporting the students and families of Gaywood!

​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 via our calendar link.

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.

Eucharistic Visitor Training This Monday, July 22
On July 22 at 6:30 pm a training will be offered for Eucharistic Visitors. These are lay people who bring the sacrament to those who are unable to attend services in person. If interested, please speak with Connie+.

Come Have Dinner and Talk About Your Favorite Scripture Verse July 24
You are invited! Wednesday, July 24 at 6 pm there will be a gathering at a parishioner's house in Glenn Dale. We will enjoy food and fellowship - and scripture! Each person who comes should be ready to share your favorite verse of scripture and why it is meaningful to you. There is a sign up sheet on the credenza at church or email the office HERE if you'd like to participate.
 
The St. George's Youth Group Post-Trip Dinner is July 28
You can still support the youth group by buying tickets to the report back dinner on July 28 at 5 pm to hear stories and experiences of their mission trip to Savannah, Georgia. Tickets are $15. Additionally, raffle tickets are on sale for $10 to win dinner for eight with Bishop Mariann at her home. The raffle winner will be drawn at the post-trip dinner. Thank you for your support!
 
St. George's Game Night returns August 9
It's time for another casual game night at St. George's! On Friday, August 9 at 7 pm, come by the church with a snack or drink to share and a favorite board or card game. Parishioners are invited to choose a game to play from everything brought in, and you can stay for as long or short as you'd like. Join us for this casual, free event for a night of fun with friends and family!
 
Bowie Baysox Game August 24
St. George’s has a reserved block of box seat tickets, at $13 per ticket, for the Baysox game against the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday, August 24 at 6:35 pm. There will be fireworks after the game that night. If you would like to join for some fun, fellowship, and baseball, contact Roy Peterson HERE. There is a sign-up sheet on the credenza at church as well.
 
Parish Picnic September 15
St. George's Annual Picnic will take place Sunday, September 15 following the 10 am worship service! The location will be at Highbridge Park in Bowie (6800 Highbridge Rd, about 8 minutes by car from the church). The church will provide sandwiches and some games; please bring a side, dessert, or drinks to share, along with your favorite yard game! Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking. For more information, please speak to Christine Bloecker or Tasha Tobias.

Bowie Food Pantry Collection This Sunday
For the month of July, the Bowie Food Pantry is especially in need of boxed macaroni and cheese, canned tuna, condiments (salad dressing, mustard, ketchup, etc.), and toilet paper. Thank you again for your generosity in supporting the pantry. Please bring your donations to church this Sunday, July 14.

GOTV Postcard Writing Begins July 28
Given how high the stakes are in the upcoming November elections, we want to get an early start in sending out our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) postcards and so we will begin on Sunday, July 28. This year we will focus on our neighboring swing state of Pennsylvania as well as our own backyard in Maryland. We will have everything you need to get the message out – postcards, pens, voter addresses, and even a short script to convey our GOTV message. So plan to spend a few minutes with us in the narthex on the 28th – every little bit counts! We’ll be there for each morning service and for the youth spaghetti dinner later that day. Any questions? Feel free to contact Peggy Alexander, Gretta Estey or Margaret McHale.

The St. George's Youth Group Post-Trip Dinner is July 28
You can still support the youth group by buying tickets to the report back dinner on July 28 at 5 pm to hear stories and experiences of their mission trip to Savannah, Georgia. Tickets are $15. Additionally, raffle tickets are on sale for $10 to win dinner for eight with Bishop Mariann at her home. The raffle winner will be drawn at the post-trip dinner. Thank you for your support!

Gaywood Uniform Drive
Gaywood’s mandatory uniform policy for all students is a financial challenge for some Gaywood families. To assist, we are holding a uniform drive from now until August 18 asking for donations of the following items:
Polo shirts
Light blue, white, or navy blue (solid color)
Short or long-sleeve
Jumpers, skirts, skorts
Navy blue (solid)
Sweaters
Any color (solid)
Pants and shorts
Navy blue
Basic “chino” style (NO flared pants, spandex, sweatpants, corduroy, jeans, or cargo pants)
Sizes
XS to XL (Students are pre-K to 5th grade)
The full Gaywood uniform policy is HERE.
Where to buy: Uniforms are available at many retailers, in store and/or online, including Target, The Children’s Place, Amazon, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Walmart, and Lands’ End. Some popular uniform brands are Cat & Jack (at Target), The Children’s Place (at The Children’s Place and on Amazon), and French Toast.
Drop off: Donations should be dropped off at St George's by Sunday, August 18 so we can deliver them to Gaywood before school starts on August 26; you can also contact Donna Haselton HERE to make other arrangements or if you have questions. Thank you for supporting the students and families of Gaywood!

**Please note there will not be a streamed service this weekend**

Call for Prayer Shawls
St. George's prayer shawl supply is low and in need of replenishing. If you are a knitter and have a prayer shawl near completion, please bring it in! We would like to do a blessing of new prayer shawls next Sunday, July 14. 

Second Sunday Praying the Prayer Beads Next Sunday, July 14
After the 10 am service on second Sundays, join others to pray the prayer beads for common concerns out in the world or in our lives. See Helen Rowe with any questions. 

Bowie Baysox Game August 24
St. George’s has a reserved block of 20 box seat tickets, at $13 per ticket, for the Baysox game against the Erie SeaWolves (AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers) on Saturday, August 24 at 6:35 pm. There will be fireworks after the game that night. We can get more tickets at $13 apiece, last year we had 28 attendees! If you would like to join your fellow parishioners for some fun, fellowship and baseball, contact Roy Peterson HERE. There will also be a sign-up sheet in the narthex starting Sunday, July 14.

General Convention Notes
• Every three years elected representatives of each diocese throughout the Episcopal Church gather for the General Convention to do the business of the church. Of note is that Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is coming to the end of his nine-year term. The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York was elected by the House of Bishops to be the new Presiding Bishop. He will begin his new role on All Saints Day, November 1, 2024.
• Among many other things that happened at General Convention, St. Georgians may appreciate this: Deputy Matthew Taylor’s proposed resolution to add St. George to the Episcopal Calendar passed as part of a list of additional names for commemoration. St. George will be celebrated on May 6 each year. We will continue to celebrate St. George on April 23, as we always have, but now he is officially part of the Episcopal calendar of saints!