Hospitality at St. George’s Vegetarian for Lent
Did you know that St. George's is designated an animal friendly congregation by the Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare (enaw.org)? Animal friendly congregations agree to support members engaged in animal welfare ministries, hold an annual animal blessing, and serve vegetarian fare during Lent. So, hospitality hour will be going vegetarian for Lent! If you have any questions, please speak with Karen Horrocks.

​Lenten Practice - Beyond Words: 15 Ways of Doing Prayer
During Lent this year, we are exploring forms of prayer using the book “Beyond Words: 15 Ways of Doing Prayer" by Kirsten Johnson Ingram.  In short but hearty reflections, she invites us to widen our ideas of prayer, considering how walking a labyrinth, planting seeds, dancing, cooking, and feasting can all be powerful prayer practices. Join us in reimagining how we embody prayer this Lenten season. Copies of the book are available at church, and for those more electronically inclined, an eBook version is available for download. On Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:15 pm from February 27- March 27, we will be gathering weekly on zoom to reflect together and deepen our practice of prayer beyond words.  Those who can’t (or don’t want to) join the weekly gathering are still welcome to use the Beyond Words book to support their Lenten prayer practice. If you are interested in learning more, speak to Karen Horrocks, Jocelyn Tidwell or Terry Doyle who will be coordinating the weekly group meetings.  You can also use the sign-up sheet that can be found on the bulletin board at church so that you receive weekly emails for updates and the zoom link for participating in the program.

Ash Wednesday Services  Wednesday February 22.
Ash Wednesday services this year are on February 22 at 12 noon and 7 pm. Both services have Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes. Connie+ will also be available at the church from 8:00 - 9:00 am and 1:30-2:30 pm for individual prayer and Imposition of Ashes.  The 7 pm service will be livestreamed via Zoom and YouTube.

Pancake Supper Tuesday February 21 – 5:30 pm!
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on February 21 from 5:30-7:30 pm.  This event is sponsored by St. George's Youth Group in support of the 2023 Youth Mission Trip. The suggested donation is $7 for adults and $ 5 for children. Tickets are available now! Walk ins the day of are also very welcome

​Diaper Collection through February
One of the families in the Gaywood Food Program welcomed a new baby over the Christmas break. To assist the family with what we know can be a significant expense, we will be collecting disposable diapers, sizes 1 & 2, through the month of February. Diapers can be left near the food pantry bins outside the main office. Thank you for your generous support of the families at Gaywood!

​Ash Wednesday Services and Imposition of Ashes February 22
Ash Wednesday services this year are on February 22 at 12 noon and 7 pm. Both services have Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes. Connie+ will also be available at the church from 8:00 - 9:00 am and 1:30-2:30 pm for individual prayer and Imposition of Ashes.  The 7 pm service will be livestreamed via Zoom and YouTube.

​Mardi Gras next Saturday February 18!
St. George’s Mardi Gras Celebration is Saturday February 18!
Mardi Gras will be held on Saturday the 18th of February from 6-10pm.  The theme for this year’s party is…When the Saints Go Marching In!!  Sign-up sheets are up in the hallway at the church, if you can help with decorations, set up, clean up, etc. Meanwhile, buy your tickets now. Adult tickets are $28.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door; Ages 11-20 Are $18.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door. Ages 10 and under are free. 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.  Also, grab a flyer in the narthex to share with others. All are welcome!

​Bring in your Palms
Every year, we burn the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday to create the ashes for Ash Wednesday. If you would like your palms to be included, please bring them in by Sunday, February 19 and leave them in the basket in the narthex.

Pancake Supper Tuesday February 21
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on February 21 from 5:30-7:30 pm.  This event is sponsored by St. George's Youth Group in support of the 2023 Youth Mission Trip. The suggested donation is $7 for adults and $ 5 for children. Tickets are available now! Walk ins the day of are also very welcome.

​Diaper Collection through February
One of the families in the Gaywood Food Program welcomed a new baby over the Christmas break. To assist the family with what we know can be a significant expense, we will be collecting disposable diapers, sizes 1 & 2, through the month of February. Diapers can be left near the food pantry bins outside the main office. Thank you for your generous support of the families at Gaywood!

​Marietta House Museum Event February 15
 
In 2023 St. George’s celebrates 150 years as a community of faith in Prince George’s County.  Part of our sesquicentennial observance this year is to explore the history of the land St. George’s was built on and labor involved not just in the building of St. George’s but also our immediate area.  To that end, we share this information about an event of interest at the Marietta House Museum in Glenn Dale.   
 
On Wednesday, February 15, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, meet Africanist and historian, Dr. Kathryn Barrett-Gaines, who will speak about the legacies of African culture at Marietta House, a former tobacco plantation where generations of African descendants lived and labored. Dr. Barrett-Gaines is the Museum's visiting scholar and a history professor from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Barrett-Gaines will present cultural and historical evidence of African culture at 19th century Marietta House and plantation and Swahili and other African language ties to the history of the house. This hybrid talk will be held in-person at Marietta House Museum and online via Microsoft Teams.  $5/person; ages 12 & under are free. Please register on Parks Direct on https://tinyurl.com/yj833re6, for information MariettaHouse@pgparks.com, or call 301-464-5291.
 
Marietta is the 1813 home of Judge Gabriel Duvall, a Supreme Court Justice and Comptroller of the Treasury. Marietta stands on terraced, landscaped grounds with two contemporary outbuildings: a brick law office and a stone and brick root cellar/harness storage room. The grounds boast two County Champion trees and lovely old boxwood. The family graveyard has been relocated to these serene surroundings. It is located at 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, MD  20769.

St. George’s Mardi Gras Celebration is Saturday February 18!
Mardi Gras will be held on Saturday the 18th of February from 6-10pm.  Roy Peterson is leading the party and silent auction and Cynthia & Cecil Griffith will be catering the food.  The theme for this year’s party is…When the Saints Go Marching In!!  Make sure to mark your calendar for this fabulous St. George's event and fundraiser. Sign-up sheets are up in the hallway at the church, if you can help with decorations, set up, clean up, etc. Tickets will be available at both services this weekend, see Roy Peterson.  Adult tickets are $28.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door; Ages 11-20 Are $18.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door. Ages 10 and under are free. Tickets are on sale buy yours now! 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.  Also, grab a flyer in the narthex to share with others. All are welcome!