St. George Episcopal Church

Happy Birthday
to the Church!!

PENTECOST
May 11

Pentecost is the great festival that marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost means "fiftieth day" and is celebrated fifty days after Easter. Red is the liturgical color for this day. Red recalls the tongues of flame in which the Holy Spirit descended on the first Pentecost. The color red also reminds us of the blood of the martyrs. These are the believers of every generation who by the power of the Holy Spirit hold firm to the true faith even at the cost of their lives.

Celebrate Pentecost on May 11 by wearing red and joining fellow parishioners in the Parish Hall for strawberry shortcake, singing and recognition of all who have participated in Christian formation this last year.

Mother's Day Offering

On Mother's Day Sunday, May 11th members of the church will have the opportunity to once again honor their mother's and/or other women who have been of significant influence in their lives through a special Mother's Day Offering.

This year's offering will be dedicated to children around the world who are neglected, abandoned and orphaned - children who are hungry, sick and in need of help for their education. The funds will also be used in initiative to help women, trapped in poverty, create a better home environment for their children. We will reach the children and women through the various mission programs sponsored by our West Texas mission teams.

If you are unable to be in church on Mother's Day and need an offering envelope or a post card to notify your honoree of your gift, please stop by the church office to pick them up. Checks should be made payable to the Diocese of West Texas and marked "Mother's Day Offering." Checks made to the Diocese are tax deductible.

Coming May 15!
May Madness Clearance at the
Bargain Boutique

Diaper Drive

Our Diaper Drive will continue through May 31!

Any and all sizes and brands are welcome and NEEDED. We will be distributing the diapers to the Good Samaritan Center, Iglesia El Buen Pastor in Piedras Negras, and to walk-ins at St. George.

Mother's Day Out

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Our loving and active Mother’s Day Out program is a wonderful way for moms to introduce their precious little ones to others as well as give mom some much-needed “me time.”

In our nursery & toddler rooms in the Richards Christian Learning Center, specially designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers, our professional and attentive MDO caregivers look forward to caring for your little ones ages 24 months to 4 years on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

For more information about out MDO program and enrollment forms and fees, please contact our MDO Director, Mrs. Racine Hutzler, 830-612-3660, or contact the church office, 210-342-4261. We look forward to meeting you!

Vacation Bible School
is coming!

Mark your calendars for July 7-11
 

Volunteers are needed - adult session leaders and crew leaders, High School age crew leaders and Middle School age helpers. Interested folks should contact Arden McLean at 210-695-9658 or ardenmclean@sbcglobal.net.

Ladies Lunch Bunch
Saturday, June 7
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
225 E. Basse Road (Quarry)

In honor of Father's Day, we would like to invite the men to join us (spouses and singles).

Make your reservation no later than 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, by calling Barbara Simon at 210-696-3546 (work 210-226-0203 during the day) or Martha Bastian at 210-341-5286. No reservations will be taken after the evening of May 5.