Grief and the Holidays

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In a matter of days, we will be in the “Holiday Season.”

For many, this is a much-anticipated time with family and friends.

But for others, the holidays bring a reopening of deep grief brought about as the result of the death of a loved one.

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and find yourself in need of a way to move through the holidays, you are encouraged to consider one of the following “grief and the holidays” workshops.

One workshop, entitled Healing Holidays – Making Your Grief Count, is offered in-person at various locations on various dates by Porter Loring Mortuaries and Cremation Services.  Click here for the dates and locations of the workshops.

A second workshop is offered by Pathways to Promise, a nationally recognized organization whose mission is to connect “mental health, faith, and culture.” This online workshop will be led by Deacon Ed Shoener, a Roman Catholic Deacon who is a noted author and leader in Catholic mental health ministries. His topic is Grief and the Holidays and the workshop is to be held on Wednesday, November 10th from 10:30 – 11:30 CDT. To read more and to register for this workshop, please click here.

If you or any of your loved ones are struggling with grief, please consider one of these workshops. And, should you find yourself in a seemingly endless cycle of struggle, please reach out to Rev. Susan, Taylor Brown, or me. We have resources available to help you.

Texas Water Mission Celebration

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Some of our Saint George staff had a great time attending the annual fundraising dinner of the Texas Water Mission that took place last Tuesday, September 28th at the Whitley Theological Center. One of the projects highlighted was the water project at St. Benoit in Mombin Crochu, Haiti. Over the last couple of years, they have done some amazing work!

A cistern holding 22,000 gallons of water now serves the entire population of Mombin Crochu. The same water system serves both the church and school. Residents are able to come and fill up jugs of water and feel safe knowing the water has been tested and treated (as it says on the building). This project is the result of a continued outstanding partnership between St George, Texas Water Mission, and St Benoit. Thanks so much for your support for our friends in Haiti!

MOVIE NIGHT- FRIDAY JULY 30

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Come join us for a movie night under the stars. Except it will be in the gym because…mosquitos (and air conditioning). See details below. Please make sure to RSVP so that we can have enough broccoli chocolate. This family event is benefiting the Convening of Churches Backpack and School Supply event for our local schools. Monetary donations only at this time. Donations can be made by clicking here. Select “Backpacks” as the giving category.

Please bring your own chairs and blankets. All are welcome!

Movie: The Emperor’s New Groove

Date/Time: Friday, July 30 @ 7:00 PM

Location: Gym

Snacks: Popcorn Bar with allllll the goodies and water

Admission: Please RSVP using this link.

Family Movie Night- FRIDAY, JUNE 18

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Movie Night is Happening Friday, June 18!

 

Come join us for a movie night under the stars. Except it will be in the gym because…mosquitos (and air conditioning). See details below. Please make sure to RSVP so that we can have enough broccoli, we mean chocolate. This family event is benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. ALL are welcome! 

 

Movie: “The Parent Trap” (1998)

Date/Time: Friday,  June 18 @ 7:00 PM 

Location: St. George Gym

Snacks: Popcorn Bar with allllll the goodies

Admission: Please RSVP using this link. We are accepting non-perishable food items for your price of admission. Monetary donations are also welcome to help cover food costs. 

 

This Month at St George

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Friday, May 14- Into the Woods, Jr. Virtual Musical Premiere

Saturday, May 15 – Card Making Ministry

Sunday, May 16 – Bishop Reed visitation; Confirmation and 1st Communion Recognition

Sunday, May 23 – Feast of Pentecost (WEAR RED!) and High School Graduate Recognition

Sunday, May 30 – A special liturgy and music ministry offering honoring St. George members who died during Covid.

Community of Hope Presentation

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For many weeks now, you have seen an announcement before our services, saying, “Let Community of Hope be of service” and, “trained lay chaplains are available.” Perhaps you have asked yourself, what is Community of Hope, what service does it offer, who are these trained lay chaplains, and what, exactly, do they do? On Sunday, June 6th, all of your questions will be answered. During the service, Pam Piedfort, facilitator of our local St. George “Center” of Community of Hope International (CoHI), and Andy Nodine, assistant facilitator, will give a presentation on Community of Hope. Pam will talk about how we apply the Benedictine Rule of Life on which CoHI is based, and Andy will explain the mission of CoHI, the ministry of the lay chaplains, and the opportunity for any who are called, to become lay chaplains. We look forward to talking with you!