Please Support the Rector’s Discretionary Fund
Many of you know that we have a separate bank account at St. George’s that provides money for Connie to make confidential gifts to those in need. This account, the Rector’s Discretionary Fund (RDF), allows Connie to help people in urgent situations. With the RDF, Connie can provide immediate help as she learns of such needs, and this is a part of her ministry as rector. For the past few years, the balance in the account has been adequate, due to donations and the now terminated Amazon Smile program, but it’s time for us to replenish the account. You can donate by cash, check or electronic payment, but please be sure to indicate that the donation is for the RDF. Contact our treasurer, Mary Frances Bruce, if you have questions. Thank you. Bible Study on Ruth and Esther There are 156 Sundays in the three year cycle of the church readings (the lectionary) - and a total of 3 readings from the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther show up. Learn more about these books by participating in a Monday evening bible study this spring. The books are quite short but raise themes of loving-kindness and suffering, identity and foreignness, empowerment and reversal. Join us on Mondays at 7 pm. You can speak to Karen Horrocks, Terry Doyle, Jocelyn Tidwell or Connie+ with questions. The next meeting is Monday, June 17 via Zoom HERE. Do You Have an Idea for Summer Fun at St. George's? We are moving closer to summertime and a more relaxed schedule around church - which means it's a great time to think about fun summer events for the St. George's community. Plans are in the works for a Bowie Baysox game; details pending. But if you have an idea for a gathering and the wherewithal to plan it, reach out! Game night? Campfire gathering? Movie night? Field trip? The possibilities are many. Bring your suggestions to Roy Peterson, Mary Rogers, Gene Ferrick, or Connie+. 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. ![]()
Bowie Food Pantry Collection This Sunday
The collection for the Bowie Food Pantry is this Sunday. For the month of June, the Bowie Food Pantry has a short list of needs: pasta sauce in 24 oz jars, pasta noodles, condiments (ketchup, mustard, and salad dressings), and toilet paper. Thanks for the way St. George’s supports the Food Pantry. They are very grateful! Support the Youth Mission Trip! The mission trip is coming up at the end of the month and the youth group will be headed to Savannah, Georgia the last week of June. We appreciate the current and previous support from the parish. So far, our fundraising includes the Mardi Gras silent auction, parents’ night out, the pancake supper, the bake sale, and the car wash. Other ways to support the youth group are to attend the post mission trip dinner on July 28 at 5 pm in Miller Hall and to buy a raffle ticket to win dinner for eight with Bishop Mariann. The tickets for the dinner are $15 and the tickets for the raffle are $10. We will be selling them in the narthex from now until the post trip dinner, where we will announce the raffle winner. Many thanks and hope to see you there! Bible Study on Ruth and Esther There are 156 Sundays in the three year cycle of the church readings (the lectionary) - and a total of 3 readings from the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther show up. Learn more about these books by participating in a Monday evening bible study this spring. The books are quite short but raise themes of loving-kindness and suffering, identity and foreignness, empowerment and reversal. Join us on Mondays at 7 pm. You can speak to Karen Horrocks, Terry Doyle, Jocelyn Tidwell or Connie+ with questions. The next meeting is Monday, June 10 via Zoom HERE. 2024 Pride Events in June Contact Michael Mangiapane HERE or Mary Rogers HERE with questions. • Greenbelt Pride Prom is on Friday, June 14 from 8 to 10 pm at the Beltway Plaza Mall in the former Big Lots space (Second Floor). Tickets are $10 each. Ages 12 and over. Under 18 requires an adult chaperone. • Greenbelt Pride Fest on Saturday, June 15. 11 am - Parade Meetup at Spellman Overpass on Gardenway led by Greenbelt Honk Situation! 12 noon to 3 pm - Festival at Roosevelt Center (131 Centerway) with live DJ, Drag Queen and King performances, informational resource tables, free on-site STI testing. 8 pm - Drag Bingo with D’Manda Martini at Beltway Plaza (6000 Greenbelt Road); must be 21+. 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. ![]()
Support the Youth Mission Trip!
The mission trip is coming up at the end of the month and the youth group will be headed to Savannah, Georgia the last week of June. We appreciate the current and previous support from the parish. So far, our fundraising includes the Mardi Gras silent auction, parents’ night out, the pancake supper, the bake sale, and this Sunday's $10 car wash, starting at 11:30 am. Other ways to support the youth group are to attend the post mission trip dinner on July 28 at 5 pm in Miller Hall and to buy a raffle ticket to win dinner for eight with Bishop Mariann. The tickets for the dinner are $15 and the tickets for the raffle are $10. We will be selling them in the narthex from now until the post trip dinner, where we will announce the raffle winner. Many thanks and hope to see you there! Gaywood Elementary School Sock Collection Earlier this year the Justice League learned that many Gaywood students lack enough socks. In response St George's began a sock collection, which is on-going. In particular, Gaywood needs kids' socks in solid white, navy and/or black. Donations can be left in the dedicated bin in the narthex. Many thanks! Volunteer to Cover Flowers on a Sunday Many thanks to Nell Sydavar for her creative and beautiful work on flowers this Easter season. Now that we have reached the Season after Pentecost Nell is taking a well-deserved break. If you would like to volunteer to do flowers for the altar any Sunday over the summer, let David know HERE. Bible Study on Ruth and Esther There are 156 Sundays in the three year cycle of the church readings (the lectionary) - and a total of 3 readings from the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther show up. Learn more about these books by participating in a Monday evening bible study this spring. The books are quite short but raise themes of loving-kindness and suffering, identity and foreignness, empowerment and reversal. Join us on Mondays at 7 pm. You can speak to Karen Horrocks, Terry Doyle, Jocelyn Tidwell or Connie+ with questions. The next meeting is Monday, June 3 via Zoom, join HERE. 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. ![]()
Car Wash Next Sunday, June 2
Sunday, June 2 starting at 11:30 am the youth will lead the car wash right outside the church. Cost is $10. All proceeds go to the Youth Mission Trip to Savannah, Georgia June 22-29. In Search of a New Nursery Attendant St. George's would like to start staffing the cry room again with a paid child care provider - and we need your help. If you know someone who might be interested and qualified to work in the cry room from 9:45 - 11:45 on Sunday mornings please have them call the office to set up an interview. The pay rate is competitive. The job posting is HERE as well. Bible Study on Ruth and Esther There are 156 Sundays in the three year cycle of the church readings (the lectionary) - and a total of 3 readings from the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther show up. Learn more about these books by participating in a Monday evening bible study this spring. The books are quite short but raise themes of loving-kindness and suffering, identity and foreignness, empowerment and reversal. Join us on Mondays at 7 pm. You can speak to Karen Horrocks, Terry Doyle, Jocelyn Tidwell or Connie+ with questions. The next meeting is Monday, June 3 via Zoom, join HERE. 2024 Pride Events in June • Join St. George’s on Saturday, June 1 at 12 noon for the Annapolis Pride Parade. There is a new parade route for 2024: the approx.1.2 mile parade route follows Main Street from the Annapolis City Dock, down West Street to Amos Garrett Boulevard. Please join us, wearing your brightly colored St. George's Church t-shirts! There is a sign up sheet on the credenza, please use it so we have an accurate headcount. If you are able, please consider making a monetary donation to offset the cost of parade giveaways. Lastly, we are looking for 1 or 2 vehicles to drive in the parade. Questions? Contact Michael Mangiapane HERE or Mary Rogers HERE. • St. George's is also invited to join the Episcopal Diocese of Washington (EDOW) group for the DC Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8 at 3 pm. Please use the separate sign up sheet, Michael and Mary will send you the information from EDOW. • Finally, the City of Greenbelt is hosting two Pride events: a Pride Prom on Friday, June 14 and Pride Fest on Saturday, June 15. If you are interested in either or both of these events, please sign up on that sign up sheet. 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. ![]()
Support the Youth Mission Trip!
The mission trip is coming up in less than six weeks and the youth group will be headed to Savannah, Georgia the last week of June. We appreciate the current and previous support from the parish. So far, our fundraising includes the Mardi Gras silent auction, parents’ night out, the pancake supper, the bake sale, and the June 2 car wash. Other ways to support the youth group are to attend the post mission trip dinner on July 28 at 5 pm in Miller Hall and to buy a raffle ticket to win dinner for eight with Bishop Mariann. The tickets for the dinner are $15 and the tickets for the raffle are $10. We will be selling them in the narthex from now until the post trip dinner, where we will announce the raffle winner. Many thanks and hope to see you there! Car Wash Rescheduled for June 2 The weather foiled the original plans for the Youth Group fundraising car wash, but it has been rescheduled! Sunday, June 2 starting at 11:30 am the youth will lead the car wash right outside the church. Cost is $10. All proceeds go to the Youth Mission Trip to Savannah, Georgia June 22-29. Bible Study on Ruth and Esther Starts This Monday There are 156 Sundays in the three year cycle of the church readings (the lectionary) - and a total of 3 readings from the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther show up. Which means you may not know much about either of these books of the Hebrew scriptures. But you can change that by participating in a Monday evening bible study this spring. The books are quite short but raise themes of loving-kindness and suffering, identity and foreignness, empowerment and reversal. If this sounds interesting to you, join us on Mondays at 7 pm starting May 20. The first and last sessions of the study will be in person and the others will be via zoom, so come to the church May 20 at 7. You can speak to Karen Horrocks, Terry Doyle, Jocelyn Tidwell or Connie+ with questions. There is a sign up sheet on the credenza - sign up today! 2024 Pride Events in June • Join St. George’s on Saturday, June 1 at 12 noon for the Annapolis Pride Parade. There is a new parade route for 2024: the approx.1.2 mile parade route follows Main Street from the Annapolis City Dock, down West Street to Amos Garrett Boulevard. Please join us, wearing your brightly colored St. George's Church t-shirts! There is a sign up sheet on the credenza, please use it so we have an accurate headcount. If you are able, please consider making a monetary donation to offset the cost of parade giveaways. Lastly, we are looking for 1 or 2 vehicles to drive in the parade. Questions? Contact Michael Mangiapane HERE or Mary Rogers HERE. • St. George's is also invited to join the Episcopal Diocese of Washington (EDOW) group for the DC Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8 at 3 pm. Please use the separate sign up sheet, Michael and Mary will send you the information from EDOW. • Finally, the City of Greenbelt is hosting two Pride events: a Pride Prom on Friday, June 14 and Pride Fest on Saturday, June 15. If you are interested in either or both of these events, please sign up on that sign up sheet. 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. ![]()
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