Potato and Onion Sunday is Sunday, September 6
The Potato and Onion collection for San Mateo is Sunday, September 6. We are aiming for 900 pounds of potatoes and 500 pounds of onions, so please help with what you can. And please don't bring any potatoes or onions in early as they don't keep. See you at Potato and Onion Sunday on September 6!

Handbell Choir Meeting This Sunday, August 30
After the 10:00 am service this Sunday there is an informational meeting about the new St. George's handbell choir. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. You do not have to able to read music to participate. If you'd like to learn more come hear from Susan Wynn, leader of this endeavor.
 
Annual Picnic Sunday, September 13
St. George's annual picnic is Sunday, September 13 after the 10 am service at Schrom Hills Recreation Center in Greenbelt (near Doctors Community Hospital, at the intersection of Village Park Dr and Hanover Parkway). The church has the pavilion right next to the parking lot and playground and will cater sandwiches, cake, and lawn games. Please bring a side or drinks to share. RSVP on the signup sheet on the credenza by Sunday, September 6, or email Christine Bloecker so we can have a head count for the catering order. See you there!

Bowie Food Pantry Collection This Sunday
The collection for the Bowie Food Pantry is this Sunday. This month they are most in need of canned chicken, Spam, low sugar cereal, condiments, and canned tomato products such as diced or stewed tomatoes. Thank you so much for continuing to support the food pantry as well as the many ways St. George’s works to provide food to people.

Burial of Peggy Terry Wednesday, August 26 at 10 am
Former parishioner Peggy Terry passed away in July and her remains will be buried by the St. George's Chapel on Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 am. We will gather in the chapel for prayers and then to the cemetery for the committal. All are welcome to attend.
 
Clean up Day! Saturday, August 29 at 9 am
Please come out to help clean up the grounds - weeding, gardening, tree trimming, etc. This would be a morning activity. Bring your gloves and tools! Let Gene Ferrick know if you can help.

Bowie Food Pantry Collection Sunday, August 23
The collection for the Bowie Food Pantry is Sunday, August 23. This month they are most in need of canned chicken, Spam, low sugar cereal, condiments, and canned tomato products such as diced or stewed tomatoes. Thank you so much for continuing to support the food pantry as well as the many ways St. George’s works to provide food to people.

Backpack Blessing August 23
Students and teachers of all ages are invited to St. George's annual Blessing of the Backpacks during service on Sunday, August 23. If you have a backpack or bag for school, you are welcome to bring it! Either way if you are beginning a new academic year, come up for a blessing and receive a backpack tag. This year's tags say "Peace be Upon You."

Potato and Onion Sunday is This Sunday
This Sunday is our potato and onion collection for San Mateo. We are aiming for 900 pounds of potatoes and 500 pounds of onions, so please help with what you can. Many thanks!

Gaywood Uniform Drive Ends This Sunday
This year's Gaywood uniform drive is winding down this week. Many thanks to all of you who have made donations so far, but there's still time if you haven't done so yet, and there are a number of things we still need. In particular, we need girls' navy-colored uniform pants in all sizes, but especially larger sizes, and boys' navy-colored uniform pants in larger regular (non-husky) sizes. We also need adult underwear (briefs and panties) in men's size medium and women's sizes small and medium. Please bring in your donations by this Sunday, August 9. Thank you for your on-going support of the Gaywood students and their families!