Apr 2019

St. James St George Episcopal Church

April 2019

WEDNEDAY EVENING WORSHIP 7:00 PM Apr 3

Blakely Baptist Church 201 Main Street, Blakely Host Pastor: Rev. Dr. William Duke Message: Rev. Daniel Jones “Prayer”

Apr 10 First United Presbyterian Church 1557 Main Street, Peckville Host Pastor: David Brague Message: Rev. Andrew Kurovsky “Unity” •

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Offerings will be directed to The Bread Basket of NEPA. Refreshments will follow each service.

CELEBRATION For the Future of our Church A “Celebration” will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2019, followed by a covered dish luncheon, sponsored by the newly formed Church harmony Group. A Registry, on display Caines’ hall, lists just some of the items that need to be replaced in our church. Monetary gifts will be accepted for any of the items on the registry, if you prefer not to shop. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Gloria Lyons at 570-876-3978.

April14

Palm Sunday SS. James & George Church, Jermyn 10:00 AM

April 18

Maundy Thursday SS. James & George Church, Jermyn 6:30 PM Light supper 7:00 PM Service

April 19

Good Friday SS. James & George Church, Jermyn 7:00 PM

April 20

Easter Vigil SS. James & George Church, Jermyn 7:00 PM

April 21

Easter Sunday SS. James & George Church, Jermyn 10:00 AM

Canon Kitch Answers Call It is with sad heart that it is reported that The Rev Anne Kitch, Canon to the Ordinary, has accepted the call to become the next rector of St. Luke's Church in Phillipsburg, NJ, Diocese of Newark. All are invited to a festive evensong followed by a reception to take place at 5;00 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity.

The Good News is “Eternal Life”.

Upcoming Events Food pantry – Wednesday, March 27, 2019 11: 00 am – 12:00 pm St. James St. George Church

Vestry Meeting – Sunday, April 14, 2019

~11:00 am, after service. St. James St. George Church Community Meal – Saturday, April 27, 2019 11:30 am – 12:30 pm St. James St. George Church

Contact Information Address: 398 Washington Avenue, Jermyn, PA 18433 Telephone: 570-876-4896

e-mail: [email protected] Website: ssjandg.weebly.com

Vestry News The March Vestry Meeting was held on Monday, March 11, 2019. The 2018 Parochial report was accepted. Bathroom repairs have been completed, and the exhaust fan in the kitchen will be replaced soon. On a quarterly basis, St. James St. George Episcopal Church donates 2% of all pledges to local charities. Suggestions are needed from parishioners as to who will receive donations during 2019. Please submit suggestions to Janice Black for consideration. Appleby’s fund raiser will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Weekly Bulletins Additions, corrections or changes to the weekly church bulletin or church website can be made by contacting Heather Evans at 570-468-3022 (leave a message) or [email protected].

St. James St. George Episcopal Church 398 Washington Avenue Jermyn, PA 18433

Due to the close proximity to the Easter give-away, there will be NO Food Pantry in April. There will be a Food Pantry on Wednesday, March 27th and Wedneday, May 29th!

Roast Beef Dinner

The next fabulously delicious Roast Beef Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2019. Volunteers are always needed. Mark your Calendar!!!!