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Dragon SAINT GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH August 2018

Building Up the Body for Christ

In Corinthians and Romans, the church is described as a body with many members, and each member has a significant role to play in the functioning of the body. The contributions of members strengthen parish life, create bonds, and establish the individu-als place within the Body of Christ. And so it is at St. George’s. Some are teachers, cooks, organizers, readers, musicians, handymen/women, intercessors, knitters/crocheters, hosts, lit-urgists, and so on. Whatever your gift, there is a place for you in keeping our parish strong and vital.

The following ministries need your support and gifts: Acolytes Altar Guild Book Club Choir Choristers Christian Education Coffee Hour Community Service Cursillo Eucharistic Visitors Food Pantry Lectors & Chalice Bearers Library Liturgical Commission Meals on Wheels Order of St. Luke the Physician Prayer Chain Prayer Shawl Ministry Spiritual Growth Commission Stewardship & Finance Ushers Women’s Ecumenical Dining Group Please consider and pray about how you can partici-pate in and enjoy these gifts of God.

Celebrating Fr. Coleman’s Ministry

On Sunday, August 18, the parish will gather between Eucharists to celebrate Father Coleman’s ministry at St. George’s and thank him. Please watch the an-nouncements and website for additional information.

The Elevator is Repaired! The elevator is now fully operational and ready for use. Thank you for your patience and please use our elevator!

Up & Coming Events

August 21: Book Club at 4204 Main, see pg. 4

August 26: WEDG Dinner at Fletchers, see pg. 4

September 4: Choir & Choristers resume, see pg. 4

September 8: Rally Day festivities will take place between both Eucharists in the parish hall.

Liturgical Commission in the conference room.

September 15: Sunday School Commences

September 15: Deanery Meeting at St. George's

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Financial Reports

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Parishioners: Lumley Bevineau, Audrey Fouts, Marian Ellis, Barbara Gates, Mary Ann Gates, Cynthia Guyon, Jack Hafford, Jeff Harvey, Ron Hoercher, Ariana Irby, Douglas Lee, Carol Ludwick, John Lynch, Charles McConnell, Mary Mohrman, Jim Stelling, Liz Stelling, Elaine Thebus, Jean Vaughn;

Family & Friends: Pat Bennett, Sarah Bloomberg, Kurt Bradshaw, Sue Buckley, Mary Cafferata, Gary Dalmasso+priest, Hope Doering, Joe Fitzpatrick, Grace Fox, Heather Holden, Debbie Hobbs, Kenneth Hoffmann, Paula Holmes, Constance Hunsaker, Maeve Kincaid, Clara Laing, Sandy Langenbach, Kim Levick, Ismael Lopez, Jon Ludwick, Donna Lynk, Brenda Martins, Eileen Mashek, Charlene McCormick, Katie McCrary, Kristi Meyer, Eileen Montgom-ery, Rena Moody, Gabby Murillo, J.W. Oglesby, Thomas and Helen Partridge, Lynne Phillips, Maggie Phillips, Trina Pierce, Bo Pritchard, Betty Radzik, Holly Rasmussen, Zach Rea, Darnell Rideout, Larry Rigsby, David Sheard, Susan Sleaford, Andrew Smith, Thomas Stallone, Barry Streeter, Margie Thomas, Stacey Toenjes, Paul Travous, Robert Weik-ert, Kelly Whitney, Grace Ziegler, Jamie Ziegler, Jason, Ra-chel;

For those in service of our country: Joshua Arbogast, Sean Arbogast, Neal Ballas, Dan Durbin, Steven Gates, Daniel Gearhart, Kenneth Gearhart, Beth Graboritz, Gene Hart, Dustin Kelley, Dan Kitchell, Eric Lunan, Jacob Marler, Ryan Marler, David Moses, Nathan Scott, Ryan Smith, Philip Sur-rey, George Wallace, Creighton Worley;

Those celebrating August birthdays

2 Greg Lynch 3 Robert Jarvis Quinn Pazderka Michelle Ziegler 8 Henry Evans Kathy Parsons 10 Eric Mannix Laureen Torigian 15 Mark Slocomb 16 Elaine Thebus 19 Liz Briesacher 22 Bill Zimmermann 23 John Ledden Jack Pidgeon 28 David Welch 29 Ron Hoercher

Those celebrating anniversaries

2 Brian & Gina Maves 3 PK & Diane Johnson 4 Steven & Mary Mathus 5 James Viguerie & Julie Herr 19 Tom & Marilyn Boschert

We extend sympathy to

The family of member, Margaret “Toots” Schilling, who died on July 21.

Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to Kiri Evans and Stevi Price who are recipients of the 2019 Florence Martin Scholarships.

New Address

Todd, Shirley 726 Community Drive, #905 Belleville, IL 62223 mizetodd1@aol.com Word of Thanks

St. Georges' thanks Wayne and Dawn Jung for painting the choristers room. Also, a big thank you to Dawn Jung for assisting the carpet clean-ers and for beautifully refinishing the food pan-try wooden chairs inside the office entryway.

St. George’s parish wishes to thank Sarah Jane Bender, Kathy Evans, Dawn Jung, and Sue Vaughn for cleaning the kitchen. It looks won-derful and their hard work is greatly appreciated! Photo Opp.

Henry Evans is seeking photos for publication in upcoming editions of the Dragon. Photos could include all parish events, ministry (group) pho-tos, and a variety of pics. Images should be sent to stgeorgeoffice@sbcglobal.net. Flowers and the Sanctuary Candle

Donate flowers or the Sanctuary Candle to hon-or loved ones and/or celebrate special occasions. These gifts are given to the Glory of God and dedications are printed in the announcements. Sign-up forms are located in the Canterbury Room.

Saint George's Parish Family

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What’s Happening at Saint G’s?

WEDG Flips Over Fletcher’s!

On Monday, August 26 at 6 p.m., the WEDG (Women's Ecumenical Dining Group) will be going to dinner at Fletcher's Kitchen and Tap, 6101 West Main, Belleville (239-3317). Participants may flip over the burgers and appetizers, and do cartwheels over the steaks, and decadent desserts! Please call the church office (233-6320) for reservations/head count. Come for Good Fun, Good Food, and Good Conversation!

Big News!

The Spiritual Growth Commission is back up and running. A small group of us met to plan some activi-ties and events for the coming year. The first of these will be a revival of the Advent Meditation books—written by. . . You! Please be prepared to say, “Yes” if you are asked to write one of the meditations. If any-one feels called to work on this commission, please let me know! We’d love to have you. Thanks! Vicki Hall

Book Club Sings with the Nightingales

On Wednesday, August 21, the book club will be meeting at 4204 Main Street Brewing Company, in the Garden Room at 5:30 p.m. The book for discussion is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Patty Malina is leading the discussion. Please RSVP to Sue Vaughn (618-593-7213) or the office (618-233-6320). New-comers are always welcome and this book is an excel-lent read!

They Who Sing Pray Twice!

The Choristers and Adult Choir resume regular rehearsals on Wednesday, September 4. At 5:30 p.m., the Choristers rehearse in the choristers' room (upstairs by the Sunday school rooms). All children in 2nd-7th grade may join. The Adult Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the chapel. New members are welcome in both groups. Liturgical Commission Pushes the Reset Button

Although Rally Day is on September 8, the Liturgical Commission will be meeting after the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist. One of the instrumental members is cur-rently out of town and the meeting had to be reset for this later date. Topics for discussion include liturgy through All Saints’ Day, ministry updates, and future planning.

The Dragon Newsletter

Official Publication of Saint George’s Episcopal Church

Henry Evans, Cindy Lynk Editors

Please e-mail copy and calendar items to

stgeorgeoffice@sbcglobal.net.

The deadline is the 20th of each month.

Send changes of address to the same e-mail

or phone 618-233-6320

Thy Kingdom Come: Global Prayer Movement

If you prayed: One time For 5 friends, Throughout the 11 days (online or using the app.) Through the Novena booklet If you joined the neighborhood walk then you united with millions, from 114 countries and 65 denominations, who formed a great stream of prayer. Special thanks to Matt Pidgeon for printing the Novena booklets. Extra booklets were shared beyond the walls of our church and were used by people in St. Michaels, O’Fallon, St. John’s, Centralia, Christ Church Cathedral, and St. Paul’s (Carondelet) in St. Louis. God has heard our prayers and God will answer them, in His time, in His way, and for His glory alone!

Prayerful participants bless the surrounding neighbor-

hood throughout the prayer walk.

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Saint George’s Episcopal Church Clergy & Staff

Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield The Rt. Rev. Daniel H. Martins, D.D

Rector The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, Rector

Rector Emeritus The Rev. Canon Elliot Blackburn

Music Director Nancy S. Ypma, D.Mus.

Parish Administrator Henry Evans

Treasurer Ruth Ann Weber

Sexton Mike Cardoza

Mission Leadership Team Brian Maves, Senior Warden Chuck Evans, Junior Warden

Term Expires 2020 Maryann Fernandez Beth Graboritz Brian Maves

Term Expires 2021 Margaret Brown Chuck Evans Sue Vaughn

Term Expires 2022 Jim Gillispie Vicki Hall Dawn Jung

Schedule of Liturgies

Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (said) 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (sung)

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the chapel (said)

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm stgeorgeoffice@sbcglobal.net 618-233-6320

Pastoral Emergencies Contact Father Coleman at fatherdale@sbcglobal.net or 618-789-3723.

Recent Projects

The parish elevator has been repaired and is now operable.

Cost efficient lighting has been installed in all buildings.

St. Mark has replaced and upgraded the parking lot lights with LED bulbs.

All Carpets have been cleaned.

The Chorister's’ rehearsal room has been painted.

Foyer chairs in the office building have been refinished.

Parish hall floors were stripped and waxed.

These projects were overseen by the St. George’s

& St. Mark Joint Property Committee and Dawn

Jung.

St. George’s Episcopal Church and St. Mark Lutheran Church, a GREAT TEAM!

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The Dragon Newsletter Saint George’s Episcopal Church 105 East D Street Belleville, IL 62220