This Week's Announcements

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+.