St George’s Episcopal Church
Belleville, IL
This week:
- Sunday STEWARDSHIP INGATHERING, 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, 9:00 am Church School, 9:15 am Adult Forum, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
- Monday 7:00 pm Vestry – CR
- Tuesday 7:00 pm EfM Alumni – YR
- Wednesday 9:30 am Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am Prayer Group, 5:30 pm Choristers, 7:30 pm Choir
- Saturday BOY SCOUTS FOOD DRIVE – PH
- Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, 9:00 am Church School, 9:15 am Adult Forum,10:30 am Holy Eucharist
FOR PASTORAL CARE AFTER OFFICE HOURS, you can reach Fr. Dale at 789-3723. Fr. Dale’s e-mail address is fatherdale@sbcglobal.net He takes Monday as his day off. To schedule an appointment with Fr. Dale, call Janet at the parish office, 233-6320.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Ann & Greg Martens in celebration of their wedding anniversary.
THE SANCTUARY LIGHT is lit today to the Glory of God by Carol Ludwick in celebration of family’s birthday.
GOOD NEWS! CHURCH SCHOOL MEETS AT 9:00 AM IN THE CHAPEL. After the opening the students will go to the classrooms with their teachers.
2011 Staff
Morgan Dickey, Church School Superintendent
Lana Kincaid, Chelsea Meyer – PreK
Viv Gillispie, Stacie Mize, Donna Rea, Ann Rosanswank – Grade. 1-3
Mae Scott – Grade 4-6 Julie Herr, Brian Maves - Grade 7-12.
STEWARDSHIP INGATHERING is today. Some ministries we support with our time and skills; other ministries require our financial support. Please place your pledge card in the collection plate. If you are unable to do so, please send your pledge card to the church office, as soon as possible (preferably this week). Our pledges become the foundation for next year’s budget and the level of support we can provide to our various ministries. Thank you.
SCHOLARS TO LEAD ADULT FORUM. A leading scholar from Washington University and a member of the Southwestern Illinois College faculty will lead discussions as St. George’s Adult Forum explores the interface between science and religion in a three-week series this month.
Ursula Goodenough, Ph.D., professor of biology, will visit the parish Nov. 13 to discuss evolution and the processes of life. Goodenough the author of The Sacred Depths of Nature.
Stan Hatfield, professor of earth sciences at SWIC, will lead the forum Nov. 20, exploring the origins of the Earth and the processes that continue to shape it.
Fr. Dale Coleman will lead the concluding discussion Sunday, Nov. 27. How do we reconcile current science with the teachings of our faith? Can we understand science in light of the Bible, and the Bible in light of science?
For those interested in some preparatory reading, we recommend Goodenough’s The Sacred Depths of Nature and The Luminous Web by Barbara Brown Taylor. The forum offers great conversation and opportunities to expand our understanding. Plan to join us! We meet at 9:15 Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall.
The WEDG will be gathering at Fischers’ Restaurant on Thur., Dec. 1 at 6:30 pm for our annual Advent dinner. Please call the church office, 233-6320, to add your name to the list by Tuesday, Nov. 29! Come for good fun, good food, and good conversation.
THE FOOD PANTRY IS RUNNING LOW ON SUPPLIES, they especially need Pork & Beans, Soup and Paper Bags at this time.
Please mark your calendar for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, THE BOY SCOUT FOOD DRIVE. The pantry could use help sorting the food
2012 FLOWER CHART IS POSTED ON THE KIOSK IN THE PARISH HALL. The cost of the altar flowers is $40. Altar flowers can be given in memory of a loved one or occasion of celebration.
2012 EPISCOPAL LITURGICAL CALENDARS are available in the Church Office. Cost is $3.
DEADLINE FOR THE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER is Sunday, Nov. 20. Please include all information pertaining to Christmas through the first week in January. The next issue (January 2012) will be published the second week of January. Please direct all DRAGON information to Tom Boschert, editor at stgdragon@gmail.com or to the office at stgeorgeoffice@sbcglobal.net
THANKSGIVING WORSHIP! We will join with St. Mark, Peace and Calvary Lutheran Churches for the service. This year, Calvary ELCA is hosting at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23 with Pastor Brian Robison preaching. If you wish to sing with the combined choirs, please contact John Andersen of St. Mark.
HEALING PRAYER – At each service, after communion, a prayer team is available for private healing prayer. The team is located at the chairs on the left side of the Church.
MEALS ON WHEELS needs a driver on Tuesdays during one week in the odd-numbered months. If you are interested in doing this or substituting at other times, please call Frank Rogers 277-1406.
NEED A GOOD COUNSELOR? Horizon Hope Counseling, led by the Rev. Steve Heitkamp, now has an office at St. George’s. If you wish to make an appointment, call 618-367-2194.
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