Memorial Service for Jenna Jones Saturday, February 21
The funeral for Jenna Jones will be held on Saturday, February 21 at 3:00 pm. All are invited to attend. Please keep her family in your prayers. If you are willing to usher for the service, please let Zulma Santiago know. 

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. Additionally, we need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, February 11. 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. Thanks for your support and help! If you need assistance getting your donation into the church, there are Scouts available to help.

St. George's Mardi Gras and Silent Auction Is Nearly Here, Buy Your Tickets This Sunday!
When: Saturday, February 14 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
Theme: Decades - come in costume and be creative! Think roaring 20s, groovy 60s, etc. Prizes will be awarded for best costume!
Dinner: Catered by C&C Catering, our own Cynthia Griffith.
To-Do - Buy Tickets NOW: Adult tickets are $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door; Ages 11-20 are $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door; Ages 10 and under are free. Everybody attending needs a ticket to track our numbers.
To know: If you would like to come and cost is an issue, scholarships are available; speak with Connie+. If you can't make the party but would like to help, you can always donate to the scholarship fund.
Final to-do: Invite friends, family and neighbors! All are welcome!

Youth Bake Sale Sunday, February 8
The youth have a bake sale on February 8 to raise money for their upcoming trip to Nightwatch, an overnight pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Come purchase treats and support our young people at the same time!

Next Potato and Onion Sunday is February 8
The next potato and onion collection for Saint Matthew’s is Sunday, February 8. Our donation provides food for over 250 families so please bring in your potatoes and/or onions next week (we do ask that you not bring your produce early or it will sprout). Additionally, we need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, February 11. 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. Thanks for your support and help!
 
The Famous St. George's Pizza Party is This Sunday!
Sunday, February 1, from 4 to 7 pm, join us in Miller Hall to put toppings on your very own pizza and have our talented chefs bake it. We will have some of the standard pizza toppings available, and our dough and sauce are vegan friendly. Have a favorite topping? Bring it with you and put it on your personal pizza! Have a favorite pizza pan? Bring it! Gluten-free? Bring a dough! If you would like to learn how to make pizza dough, or want to help make it, come by around 3:15 pm and we will welcome you. For more information or to contribute ingredients or help, contact Michael Mangiapane or Mary Rogers.

​It's St. George's Mardi Gras and Silent Auction Time!
When: Saturday, February 14 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
Theme: Decades - come in costume and be creative! Think roaring 20s, groovy 60s, etc. Prizes will be awarded for best costume!
Dinner: Catered by C&C Catering, our own Cynthia Griffith.
To-Do: Buy Tickets NOW
Adult tickets are $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door; Ages 11-20 are $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door; Ages 10 and under are free. Everybody attending needs a ticket to track our numbers.
To know: If you would like to come and cost is an issue, scholarships are available; speak with Connie+. If you can't make the party but would like to help, you can always donate to the scholarship fund.
Final to-do: Invite friends, family and neighbors! All are welcome!

Youth Bake Sale This Sunday
The youth have a bake sale today to raise money for their upcoming trip to Nightwatch, an overnight pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Come purchase treats and support our young people at the same time! In the event of snow, the bake sale will be held Sunday, February 8.

The Famous St. George's Pizza Party is This Sunday!
Sunday, January 25, from 4 to 7 pm, join us in Miller Hall to put toppings on your very own pizza and have our talented chefs bake it. In case of inclement weather, the pizza party will be rescheduled to Sunday, February 1, 4 to 7 pm. We will have some of the standard pizza toppings available, and our dough and sauce are vegan friendly. Have a favorite topping? Bring it with you and put it on your personal pizza! Have a favorite pizza pan? Bring it! Gluten-free? Bring a dough! If you would like to learn how to make pizza dough, or want to help make it, come by around 3:15 pm and we will welcome you. For more information or to contribute ingredients or help, contact Michael Mangiapane or Mary Rogers.

St. George’s Annual Meeting is Sunday, February 1 (Single 9 am Service)
On Sunday, February 1, following the single 9:00 am service, St. George’s Church, Glenn Dale Parish will hold our Annual Parish Meeting. We will elect vestry members, get a “state of the parish” update and do other business of the church. Please plan to attend and do your part in the exercise of church governance.
 
It's St. George's Mardi Gras and Silent Auction Time!
When: Saturday, February 14 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
Theme: Decades - come in costume and be creative! Think roaring 20s, groovy 60s, etc. Prizes will be awarded for best costume!
Dinner: Catered by C&C Catering, our own Cynthia Griffith.
To-Do: Buy Tickets NOW
Adult tickets are $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door; Ages 11-20 are $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door; Ages 10 and under are free. Everybody attending needs a ticket to track our numbers.

Memorial Service for Kay Chester Saturday, January 24
The funeral for Kay Chester will be held on Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 am and it will be followed by a simple reception in Miller Hall. All are invited to attend in person or via Zoom HERE. Please keep Evelyn and Tim, Kay's daughter and son-in-law, in your prayers in this time. If you are willing to usher for the service, please speak to Zulma Santiago. 

Youth Bake Sale Sunday January 25
Sunday, January 25 the youth will have a bake sale to raise money for their upcoming trip to Nightwatch, an overnight pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Come purchase treats and support our young people at the same time!

St. George’s Annual Meeting is Sunday, February 1 (Single 9 am Service)
On Sunday, February 1, following the single 9:00 am service, St. George’s Church, Glenn Dale Parish will hold our Annual Parish Meeting. We will elect vestry members, get a “state of the parish” update and do other business of the church. Please plan to attend and do your part in the exercise of church governance.

Memorial Service for Kay Chester Saturday, January 24
The funeral for Kay Chester will be held on Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 am. All are invited to attend. Please keep Evelyn and Tim in your prayers. If you are willing to usher for the service, please let Zulma Santiago know.

The Famous St. George's Pizza Party is Sunday, January 25!
Sunday, January 25, from 4 to 7 pm, join us in Miller Hall to put toppings on your very own pizza and have our talented chefs bake it. We will have some of the standard pizza toppings available, and our dough and sauce are vegan friendly. Have a favorite topping? Bring it with you and put it on your personal pizza! Have a favorite pizza pan? Bring it and we'll put a dough on it for you! Gluten-free? Bring a dough and we’ll have a pan for you!

If you would like to learn how to make pizza dough, or want to help make it, come by around 3:15 pm and we will welcome you. For more information or to contribute ingredients or help, contact Michael Mangiapane or Mary Rogers.
 
St. George’s Annual Meeting is Sunday, February 1 (Single 9 am Service)
On Sunday, February 1, following the single 9:00 am service, St. George’s Church, Glenn Dale Parish will hold our Annual Parish Meeting. We will elect vestry members, get a “state of the parish” update and do other business of the church. Please plan to attend and do your part in the exercise of church governance.

Potato and Onion Sunday This Sunday
The next potato and onion collection for Saint Matthew’s is this Sunday. Our donation provides food for 200 families so please bring in your potatoes and/or onions next week (we do ask that you not bring your produce early or it will sprout). Additionally, we need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, January 7. 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. Thanks for your support and help! 

Epiphany Potluck Dinner This Tuesday, January 6 at 6:30 pm
January 6, Epiphany, is the twelfth day of Christmas and St. George's is celebrating with a potluck supper starting at 6:30 pm. Bring a dish to share, come and enjoy a meal, fellowship, and celebrate the Magi. All are welcome! Please let Roy Peterson know of your participation and look for the sign up sheet in the narthex so we’ll know what you are bringing. 

Informational Meeting About Confirmation Class January 11
Confirmation is the sacramental rite of laying on of hands by a bishop in an adult commitment or renewal of faith. If you come from another tradition, confirmation is the official process of becoming Episcopalian. At St. George's confirmation is offered for those in high school or older; classes start in January and meet weekly in preparation for the service at the Washington National Cathedral in mid-May. There will be an informational meeting for those interested in learning more on Sunday, January 11 after the 10:00 am service. The day/time of the class will be determined by availability of those interested in coordination with the rector.

Next Potato and Onion Sunday is Sunday, January 4
The next potato and onion collection for Saint Matthew’s is Sunday, January 4. Our donation provides food for 200 families so please bring in your potatoes and/or onions next week (we do ask that you not bring your produce early or it will sprout). Additionally, we need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, January 7. 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. Thanks for your support and help! 

Epiphany Potluck Dinner Tuesday, January 6 at 6:30 pm
January 6, Epiphany, is the twelfth day of Christmas and St. George's is celebrating with a potluck supper starting at 6:30 pm. Bring a dish to share, come and enjoy a meal, fellowship, and celebrate the Magi. All are welcome! Please let Roy Peterson know of your participation and look for the sign up sheet in the narthex so we’ll know what you are bringing. 

Christmas Flowers Deadline is Now THIS SUNDAY
It’s not too late to make a donation for Christmas flowers. All memorials and thanksgivings will be listed in the Christmas bulletin and can be submitted to the office via email HERE or via the paper form which can be found in a basket on the credenza. Turn your form in this Sunday to be included in the Christmas bulletin.

Bowie Food Pantry Collection This Sunday
This month they would like to receive donations of produce such as white potatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, onions, apples or oranges to distribute to their clients. Soups are always welcome as well. They are very grateful for the outstanding amount of support they receive from St. George’s. Thank you all!

Voix de Femmes Concert This Sunday at 4 pm in the Sanctuary
The Voix de Femmes Women’s Choir presents Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sang at St. George’s at 4 pm, followed by a reception in Miller Hall. No tickets required; donations gratefully accepted.
 
Christmas/Year End Donations to St. George's
We welcome donations to St. George's for Christmas/Year End as we close out 2025 and get ready for 2026. If you choose to make a donation, mark it either "Christmas" or "Year End" for tracking purposes. Many thanks for your generosity to St. George's. 

Christmas Flowers
Anyone who would like to is invited to make a donation for Christmas flowers, thanking God for an event or person in your life, or remembering someone who has passed away. All memorials and thanksgivings will be listed in the Christmas bulletin and can be submitted to the office via email HERE or via the paper form which can be found in a basket on the credenza. To be included in the Christmas bulletin, names should be submitted by Monday, December 15.

Bowie Food Pantry Sunday, December 21
The December collection for the Bowie Food Pantry is on Sunday, December 21. This month they would like to receive donations of produce such as white potatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, onions, apples or oranges to distribute to their clients. Soups are always welcome as well. They are very grateful for the outstanding amount of support they receive from St. George’s. Thank you all!

Toy, Clothes, Baby, and Home Goods Collection Sunday, December 21
The Cathedral's Sanctuary Ministry is supporting a collection by Food Justice DMV of gently loved and new unwrapped toys, clothes, baby and home goods for babies and young children whose parents and caretakers have been detained or deported. We will collect those items on Sunday, December 21 for gift-giving on Three Kings Day (Epiphany). All contributions are gratefully welcomed. For more information, please contact Bill Mertens.

Baby Jesus Blessing This Sunday
This Sunday we will bless the baby Jesus! If you have a nativity set and would like to have the Jesus figure blessed, bring him up at the time of birthday blessings for a special prayer. All Jesuses are welcome.

Christmas/Year End Donations to St. George's
We welcome donations to St. George's for Christmas/Year End as we close out 2025 and get ready for 2026. If you choose to make a donation, mark it either "Christmas" or "Year End" for tracking purposes. Many thanks for your generosity to St. George's.