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SAINT GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH April 2019 The Episcopal Parish of Belleville

Holy Week & Easter Schedule

Join Saint George’s parish family for Holy Week and Easter celebrations. Observances begin on Palm Sunday and culminate with Easter Day. These litur-gies retell the death and resurrection of Christ in words, music and drama.

Palm Sunday Sunday, April 14 8:00 a.m. Blessing of the Palms, Procession, The Passion & Holy Eucharist: Rite II (said) 10:30 a.m. Blessing of the Palms, Procession, The Passion & Holy Eucharist: Rite II (sung)

Holy Wednesday Wednesday, April 17 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite I - Chapel

Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 18 The Mandatum (feet washing), Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday Friday, April 19 Stations of the Cross 12:10 p.m. The Procession begins at St. Luke Catho-lic Church, 301 N Church St. Belleville, and a soup luncheon follows at St. Georges.

Liturgy of Good Friday 7:00 pm. Joint liturgy with St. Mark Lutheran Church

Holy Saturday The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, April 20 8:00 p.m. Joint liturgy with Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church

Celebrated at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church, 111 O'Fallon Troy Rd, O'Fallon, IL

The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day Sunday, April 21 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II (said) 9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. Festival Chorale Eucharist: Rite II

Lenten Thursdays Meeting Jesus in the Margins: Meditations on Matthew 25

April 4 I was sick and you took care of me Sarah Surrey April 11 I was in prison and you visited me Mark Waight and Sons

Join Saint George’s parish and special guest speakers for Lenten Thursdays. Evenings begin at 6:00 p.m. with soup suppers. The presentations commence at 6:45 p.m. Sign-up sheets for setup, cleanup and soup donations are located in the Parish Hall.

Please consider making a pot of soup for one of these evenings. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Par-ish Hall.

Stations of the Cross Fridays in Lent 12:10 p.m. at Saint George’s

Low Sunday Guest Father David Boase will supply for Father Coleman on the Sunday after Easter. Father Boase, a native of England, served as Rector of the Episcopal Parish of Alton for ten years.

Office Closing Please note, in keeping with the solemnity of Good Friday, the parish office will be closed on that day.

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What’s Happening at Saint G’s?

Slicing Up a Good Lunch at the Chop House

The WEDG (Women’s Ecumenical Dining Group) will be gathering for Lunch on Thursday, May 9th at 11:30 am. We will be going to 1818 Chophouse, located at "The Blade" building, at 1405 North Green Mount Blvd, # 100, O'Fallon, phone 206-6451. Enjoy a meal with unique entrees and/or appetizers, then top it off with a yummy dessert! Please call the church office for reservations (headcount), 233-6320. Come for Good Fun, Good Food, and Good Conversation.

Book Group

Meets on April 25, 5:30 p.m. at the home of Betsy Rogers. The book for discussion is The Physician by Noah Gordon. Pizza will be provided and members are asked to contribute toward the cost of the pizza. New-comers are always welcome.

Volunteers Needed for the Spring Workday! Saturday, April 6

9 am - 1 pm Rain-Day: April 13, 9 am – 1 pm

Coffee and donuts will be available.

This workday is focused on preparing the buildings and grounds for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday.

Adorn the Sanctuary for Easter Saint Margaret’s Altar Guild is hosting a cleaning day on day on Saturday, April 13, 9 am. They will also be pre- paring the Sanctuary for Easter on Saturday, April 20, 9am. Volunteers are needed for both days. Please con-tact Maryann Fernandez for additional information.

Festive Flowers for Easter Easter Flower envelopes can be found in the pews. Anyone wishing to donate flowers should fill out the front portion of the envelope and return it, with a check or cash, to the offering plate or the office by Monday, April 15.

St. George’s Bubbles Over the New Drinking Fountain Saint George’s Parish and office staff extend a big “Thank You” to Liz Briesacher for the beautiful new water fountain in the office area Her gift is greatly appreciated.

Financial Report

Trim, Rake & Mow Volunteers are needed to mow and trim the church grounds. For information or to volunteer, contact Joe Hooten at 618-567-9693 or the parish office at 618-233-6320.

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Saint George’s Parish Family

We pray for:

Parishioners: Lumley Bevineau, Tom Boschert, Audrey Fouts, Mary Ann Gates, Don Gillen, Marilyn Gillen, Cynthia Guyon, Jack Hafford, Jeff Harvey, Ron Hoercher, Eva Jarvis, Steve King, Sharon Lavely, Beverly Lee, Douglas Lee, Carol Ludwick, John Lynch, Charles McConnell, Mary Mohrman, Jeff Neiman, Margaret Schilling, Jim Stelling, Liz Stelling, Elaine Thebus, Jean Vaughn, Duffy Walters, Charles Wilson

Family & Friends: Pat Bennett, Sarah Bloomberg, Sue Buckley, Mary Cafferata, Shirley Cafferata, Joe Fitzpatrick, Grace Fox, Pat Guning, Chad Holden, Kenneth Hoffmann, Paula Holmes, Maeve Kincaid, Clara Laing, Sandy Langenbach, Kim Levick, Ismael Lopez, Jon Ludwick, Donna Lynk, Brenda Martins, Eileen Mashek, Charlene McCormick, Katie McCrary, Kristi Meyer, Eileen Montgomery, Rena Moody, J.W. Oglesby, Thomas Partridge, Lynne Phillips, Maggie Phillips, Trina Pierce, Bo Pritchard, Betty Radzik, Holly Rasmussen, Zach Rea, Darnell Rideout, David Sheard, Susan Sleaford, Andrew Smith, Linda Smith, Bob Spellman, Thomas Stallone, Barry Streeter, Margie Thomas, Stacey Toenjes, Paul Travous, Robert Weikert, Kelly Whitney, Grace Ziegler, Jamie Ziegler, Jason and Rachel

For those in service of our country: Joshua Arbogast, Sean Arbogast, Neal Ballas, Dan Durbin, Steven Gates, Daniel Gearhart, Kenneth Gearhart, Beth Graboritz, Gene Hart, Kalen Jones, Dustin Kelley, Dan Kitchell, Eric Lunan, David Moses, Nathan Scott, Ryan Smith, Philip Surrey, George Wallace, Creighton Worley

Those celebrating birthdays

2 Tammy Walters 5 Kelly Skaff 7 Harrison Howard Elizabeth Mannix 10 Malory Maves 11 Debra Harres Frank Rogers 12 Barbara Gates 13 Shirley Todd 14 Don Gillen 16 Jodi Rauh 23 Rosalind Holden 26 Kiri Evans Ryder Welborn

Those celebrating anniversaries

7 Mark & Kathy Slocomb 20 Hal & Cheryl Inabinet

Congratulations to Vimal Buckley, who won 1st place in his division (6th grade) at the Gibault Math Competition on March 14, 2019.

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Hard Work Adds Up!

The Collect for Palm Sunday

A lmighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son

our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our na-ture, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffer-ing, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Collect for Easter Day

O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the

cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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A Scout Stocks Up Thanks to Eric Mannix who stocked the Food Pantry shelves as part of his Boy Scout’s Service Project.

Appointments Jim Stelling has been appointed treasurer of Toddhall, and Bill Zimmermann is now the chairman of the board.

The Mission Leadership Team is delighted to announce that Henry Evans has been appointed Clerk of the Mission Leadership Team.

Women of Faith Convene in Springfield ECW Convention: April 26-28

The 2019 Episcopal Church Women Province V Con-vention will be held in Springfield, IL. Women of the Province (which includes the states Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan and part of Missouri), will explore their faith through workshops and special presentations.

Updates and Changes

Please add these additions and changes to your St. George’s Directory.

Mary Mohrman 1201 Hartman Lane, #317 Shiloh, IL 62221. 618-239-3591.

Chris Buckley and Gertrude Pannirselvam (New Address) 642 Francis Place Clayton Mo. 63105

Saint George’s Episcopal Church Clergy & Staff

Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield The Rt. Rev. Daniel H. Martins, D.D

Rector The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, Rector

Rector Emeritus The Rev. Canon Elliot Blackburn

Music Director Nancy S. Ypma, D.Mus.

Parish Administrator Henry Evans

Treasurer Ruth Ann Weber

Sunday School Director Kelly Skaff

Sexton Mike Cardoza

Mission Leadership Team Brian Maves, Senior Warden Chuck Evans, Junior Warden

Term Expires 2020 Maryann Fernandez Beth Graboritz Brian Maves

Term Expires 2021 Margaret Brown Chuck Evans Sue Vaughn

Term Expires 2022 Jim Gillispie Vicki Hall Dawn Jung

Schedule of Liturgies

Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (said) 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (sung)

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the chapel (said)

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm stgeorgeoffice@sbcglobal.net 618-233-6320

Pastoral Emergencies Contact Father Coleman at fatherdale@sbcglobal.net or 618-789-3723.

More News

Eric Mannix

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Revelation The Education of a Priest

Father Coleman’s new book, Revelation, is now available. This work follows his journey as a youth in the

Salvation Army through his career as an Episcopal Priest. Insight, theology, faith and humor keynote this

charismatic book.

The book sells for $40.00 retail, $32.00 from the publisher, Wipf and Stock, https://wipfandstock.com/.

On Palm Sunday, April 14 at 9:15 a.m., Father Coleman will have copies for purchase at the Adult Forum, cost $28.00. Supplies are limited.

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Saint George’s Episcopal Church 105 East D Street Belleville, IL 62220