St. George’s has an opening for a paid Sunday School Coordinator. The position provides direction and support for formation and children’s activities. For additional information or to apply, please contact Henry in the church office, 618-233-6320.
Watch the Bishop’s Consecration: Diocesan Live Stream
The Very Reverend Brian Burgess will be consecrated Twelfth Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield on Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am at the Cathedral of St Paul, Springfield, IL. A reception follows. The service will be livestreamed on the Diocesan webpage, www.episcopalspringfield.org and the service leaflet is now available at that site.
Journey with Jesus: Holy Week & Easter
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
in Holy Week | April 11-13
5:30 pm – Evening Prayer, Chapel
Maundy Thursday | April 14
7 pm – Proper Liturgy with Foot Washing & Holy Eucharist
Good Friday | April 15
Noon – Stations of the Cross followed by Ecumenical Service with St. Mark Lutheran
7 pm – Ecumenical Service with St. Mark Lutheran
The Sunday of the Resurrection | April 17
8 am – Holy Eucharist with Easter Hymns
9:15 am – Easter Egg Hunt for Children
10:30 am – Festal Holy Eucharist
Incense will be used at the 10:30 service.
Masking is optional but recommended at all services
Christmas Schedule 2021
Christmas Eve
December 24
5 p.m.
Holy Eucharist with Children’s Homily
Choral Prelude
9:45 p.m.
Solemn High Mass of Christmas Eve
10 p.m.
There will be a live stream of both Christmas Eve services and the Choral Prelude.
Christmas Day
Holy Eucharist
December 25
10 a.m.
With St. Mark Lutheran Church
First Sunday after Christmas
December 26
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Lessons & Carols
With St. Mark Lutheran Church
There is no 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Eucharist on this day. St. George’s regular schedule of worship resumes on Sunday, January 2.
Election of the 12th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese Springfield
On Saturday, December 11, The Very Rev. Brian K. Burgess was elected twelfth bishop of the Diocese of Springfield.
His consecration is scheduled to take place on May 21, 2022 in Springfield, IL. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will act as chief consecrator, pending a successful consent process.
For additional information, click on this link or consult the diocesan website.
St. George’s congratulates Fr. Burgess on his election and wishes him every blessing in his new ministry with the diocese.
Announcing St. George’s New Priest-in-Charge
The Mission Leadership Team of St. George’s Episcopal Church is happy to announce the call of our new priest-in-charge, the Rev. Mark W. Ohlemeier. Father Mark was ordained to the priesthood in 2018. For the last four years, he has served Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, MO, first as deacon and later as assistant rector. Following a unanimous vote from the Mission Leadership Team, Father Mark accepted the call. St. George’s Church looks forward to welcoming Father Mark and his wife, Kristie, on Sunday, January 16, 2022.
Bishop Martins Visits St. George on July 26
Bishop Daniel H. Martins will visit St. George’s on Sunday, July 26. There will be one Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. and an outdoor reception follows. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. This event, in fact, takes place on Sunday, July 26. Earlier, it was incorrectly advertised as July 29. Many apologies! This service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch at home.
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