St George’s Episcopal Church
Belleville, IL
This week:
- Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, 8:50 am Church School Opening – PH, 9:15 am Adult Forum, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
- Monday 7:00 pm Vestry – CR
- Wednesday 9:30 am Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am Prayer Group, 5:30 pm Choristers, 7:30 pm Choir
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 to the Glory of God by Mize family in celebration of Johnny William Mize.
THE SANCTUARY LIGHT is lit to the Glory of God by Shirley Todd in celebration of Johnny William Mize’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.
WOULD JESUS RECOGNIZE TODAY’S WORSHIP?
This Sunday at the Adult Forum at 9:15, Fr. Dale will outline the development of the Holy Eucharist from Jesus’ Last Supper to today’s worship. Why do we have the Ministry of the Word? Where does the Peace come from? Why is the Eucharist the central act of Christian worship? Is Jesus really and truly present in the Eucharistic bread and wine as all the Liturgical Churches believe?
STEWARDSHIP The “official” Ingathering was Nov. 13. Thank you to all who submitted their pledges. For those who haven’t, it’s not too late. Please place your pledge card in the collection plate or send it to the church office. This helps us do a better job with developing next year’s budget.
2012 Offering envelopes are on the table in the Canterbury Room.
THE CRISIS FUND is in need of donations. If you are looking for a place to make a donation before the end of the year please take this worthwhile service into consideration. Thank you very much.
2012 FLOWER CHART IS POSTED IN THE CANTERBURY ROOM. The cost of the altar flowers is $40. Altar flowers can be given in memory of a loved one or occasion of celebration.
MEMORIAL ENVELOPES FOR CHRISTMAS GREENERY are in the pews and also inserted in this bulletin. Offering and names must be turned into the office by Thursday, December 15 to be included in the Christmas bulletins.
2012 EPISCOPAL LITURGICAL CALENDARS are available in the Church Office. Cost is $3.
On Wed. Dec. 14 at 7 pm St. Mark Lutheran Church will have a “Blue Christmas Service” in the church. A “Blue Christmas” service is a special worship service for anyone who finds it difficult to rejoice this Christmas.
Sometimes this may be because of a death of a loved one, loss of work or health issues. It is an opportunity to listen, pray, sing, light a candle and be comforted by God. Everyone is invited.
Parishioners are reminded that contributions or pledge payments must be postmarked by Saturday December 31 to qualify for a 2011 tax deduction.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR SNOW REMOVAL. If you can help, please contact Joe Hooten, 235-7290
NAME TAGS. Please wear your name tags. If you need a name tag
Please complete this form or call the office 233-6320.
NAME ______________________________
ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2011-2012
CHRISTMAS AND EPIPHANY SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 18
Advent 4
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
10:30 am Holy Eucharist with Christmas Pageant
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Services
5:00 p.m. Family Christmas Eucharist; Choristers will sing
11:00 p.m. Christmas Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
preceded by music beginning at 10:45 p.m.
Sunday, Christmas Day
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Epiphany (transferred)
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
8:50 am Church School Opening
9:10 am Adult Forum
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
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