This Week's Announcements

This Sunday, February 4 - 9:00 am Service followed by Annual Meeting
Sunday February 4 is St. George's Annual Meeting, our yearly exercise in church democracy. We elect vestry members and parish delegates and alternates, say farewell to outgoing vestry members, hear about the state of the parish, and receive the Annual Report about ministry and mission efforts during the past year. The current slate of candidates running for vestry includes Karen Horrocks and Mary Rogers running for a second two-year term, and Gene Ferrick and Adele Miller running for their first term. Vestry candidate bios are HERE. Christine Bloecker is running for parish delegate; we are still looking for a candidate for alternate delegate.

It's St. George's Mardi Gras and Silent Auction Time!
When: Saturday, February 10 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
Theme: Jazz - come in costume and be creative! Think musical - the Jazz Age, jazz instruments, or favorite Jazz performers. Prizes will be awarded for best costume!
Dinner: Catered by C&C Catering, our own Cynthia Griffith.
Entertainment: Paul Arnold Jr. is back by popular demand.
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. Babysitting is provided by the Youth Group.
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!

Please Donate to the St. George's Mardi Gras Silent Auction
The biggest part of the Mardi Gras fundraiser is the Silent Auction - and to make it a success, we need donations. You can donate a themed basket, things you have made, gift certificates for services, small furniture, a talent that you are willing to share, etc. If you have questions, please speak with Roy Peterson.

Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 13 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is coming! On Tuesday, February 13 the St. George's Youth Group will host this event to support the 2024 Youth Mission Trip to Savannah, Georgia the last week of June. Pancakes, sausage and fruit will be available from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in Miller Hall. The suggested donation is $7 for adults and $5 for children. No need to sign up ahead of time, just put the date on your calendar and come enjoy!

Bring in Your Palms by February 11
There is still time to bring in your palms from Palm Sunday, which will be burned for the ashes for Ash Wednesday. The last day to bring palms is next Sunday.
 
Ash Wednesday Services and Imposition of Ashes February 14
Ash Wednesday services this year are on February 14 at 12 noon and 7 pm. The noon service will be held in the chapel and the 7 pm service in the main church; both include Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes. Connie+ will also be available at the church from 8:00 - 9:00 am for individual prayer and Imposition of Ashes.