tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35433149681261302172011-07-28T20:24:30.808-05:00The St. George's Blog SpotReflections, announcements, pictures...St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-78864539534309368502010-06-22T04:05:00.008-05:002010-06-30T22:47:59.858-05:00Memorial Garden ConcecrationThe Dedication and Consecration of the Toombs Memorial GardenOn Sunday, June 27, 2010 Bishop Thompson blessed and consecrated St. George’s newly completed Virginia and Robert L. Toombs Memorial Garden. They were interred on that daySt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-80803596848346853612009-11-13T09:21:00.002-06:002009-11-13T11:27:41.169-06:00Video: All Saints Choir ConcertIf you missed or even if you came to the All Saints Day Choir Concert, please enjoy this short excerpt from the choirs of St. George's and Rayne Memorial singing the Kyrie from Schubert Mass in G.
St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-4972385884324413032009-10-06T14:50:00.000-05:002009-10-06T14:52:57.318-05:00No Breakfast like Barrington'sby the Rev. Jim QuigleyI came down from the early service to see about six round tables full of guests with smiles and friendly words being exchanged. One lady from the early service came right down, sat to eat and then as soon as the opportunity arose she said, “Here fellas, sit right here!” She ate with them and after finishing breakfast one guest went upstairs to see the church before ridingSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-22327411220143219442009-09-22T14:28:00.002-05:002009-09-22T14:30:01.381-05:00Pictures: George & Julia September 19, 2009 Powered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-69360675793454772092009-08-26T11:48:00.001-05:002009-08-26T11:49:58.994-05:00Picture: Charlotte Estrada on the Day of Her BaptismPhoto by Rachel ParkerSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-86042254330651439912009-08-14T14:57:00.002-05:002009-08-14T15:29:55.966-05:00Video: Vacation Bible School- Be Carefull Little Eyes What you SeeSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-43645136047704576002009-08-14T14:42:00.002-05:002009-08-14T14:55:28.706-05:00Video: Vacation Bible School- Kids singing The Joy of the LordSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-79562093433874078632009-08-14T14:30:00.002-05:002009-08-14T14:32:18.028-05:00Pictures: Vacation Bible School 2009 Powered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-10467418217022259722009-07-08T09:39:00.014-05:002009-07-23T15:58:19.813-05:00Inspiration: Stand by Me from the Musicians of Playing for ChangeDuring Jim's sermon last Sunday, he referenced a video on the Playing for Change website. Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-8051117179688101592009-07-01T11:47:00.011-05:002009-07-23T15:59:59.920-05:00Announcement: Thai Cooking Class on July 11St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-88349080570457316152009-06-19T13:35:00.004-05:002009-07-23T15:58:37.991-05:00Pictures: Volunteers from St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Barrington, IL Powered by GoodWidgets.comVolunteers from our Partner Parish, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Barrington, IL help clean up the Chapel House at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit and cook and serve at the Dragon Cafe.St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-34006554881762372722009-06-10T09:58:00.003-05:002009-07-23T15:58:53.526-05:00Pictures: 2nd Annual Eucharist and Crawfish Boil on June 7, 2009 Powered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-63167418206118187982009-06-03T14:04:00.007-05:002009-07-23T15:59:12.439-05:00Pictures: Pentecost DovesPowered by GoodWidgets.comThe children of St. George's made these doves to hang in the church on the Day of Pentecost. What a great way to remember the day of the coming of the Holy Spirit.St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-82954899771456191902009-05-15T12:52:00.006-05:002009-05-15T13:00:26.524-05:00Jesus gonna be hereNote left on the church sidewalk one Sunday morning.St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-85888775936230988582009-05-07T10:46:00.027-05:002009-05-07T11:22:17.902-05:00Rector’s Reading Group- The Great Emergence: How Christianity is Changing and WhyAt 9:15 am on Sundays in May, the Rev. Jim Quigley will lead a reading group that will study The Great Emergence: How Christianity is Changing and Why, written by Phyllis Tickle. Her book in one component in a relatively new movement within the church known as "The Emergent Church." The book offers a historical overview of trends that have influenced the thinking of the church over time, such as St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-77595006038209503812009-05-06T11:20:00.003-05:002009-05-07T08:58:00.504-05:00Installation of the New Altar The new altar was installed last week. Look for news on events surrounding the blessing the new altar, kitchen, parish hall, and soon to be built memorial garden.Powered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-27660245794947092622009-04-21T10:52:00.002-05:002009-04-21T10:59:26.791-05:00AcolytesSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-92095783829365623252009-04-16T11:10:00.002-05:002009-04-16T11:11:36.390-05:00The Building of the New Altar Powered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-10317298507723122642009-04-10T10:15:00.002-05:002009-04-10T10:16:43.771-05:00EDOLA Saturday for Kids at the Global Wildlife CenterSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-42916230188543940952009-03-05T10:56:00.001-06:002009-03-05T10:56:16.797-06:00EDOLA Thursday and Friday for KidsSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-48788697735590681992008-11-12T10:09:00.001-06:002008-11-12T10:09:49.309-06:00Pictures: Ministry FairSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-28057880639233527222008-11-11T15:15:00.004-06:002008-11-12T09:25:38.440-06:00Pictures: EDOLA Saturday for Kids Nov 8- Jean Lafitte National ParkOur EDOLA Saturday kids (and adults) had a great time at the Barataria Preserve on Sat. We saw alligators, turtles, spiders, armadillos and much more as the Park Ranger guided through the marshes and swamps. If you joined us, THANKS, if you missed it, we missed you! Join us next month on Dec. 13th as we bake Christmas Cookies and visit the Poydras Home. Pictures by Jim QuigleySt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-25342119318992861502008-11-11T10:56:00.002-06:002008-11-11T10:57:28.345-06:00100%Greetings Everyone:In the gospel reading from the lectionary texts appointed earlier this week Jesus says that the Kingdom of God may be compared to a grain of mustard seed which was planted in a garden and then grew and became like a tree; and the birds of the air made nests in its branches. In many ways this is my hope for us – for St. George's Episcopal Church – that we are like a seed that St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-56765752011188752052008-10-08T12:24:00.002-05:002008-10-14T12:42:10.931-05:00St. Francis Day Blessing of the Pets Pictures by Jennifer Griffith and Karen MackeySt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-65548434355600089522008-09-17T11:25:00.005-05:002008-09-17T11:31:08.330-05:00Pictures: EDOLA Saturday for Kids- September 13The kids of St. George's spent a day learning about service to others by planting flowers in the church garden and creating snack packs for those who are hungry. The day ended with the kids showing off their gymnastic skills.Powered by GoodWidgets.comPictures by Morgan QuigleySt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-58753629746740347562008-09-05T11:44:00.004-05:002008-09-05T11:48:37.114-05:00Hurricane Gustav Update (Friday, September 5, 2008 11:00 am)Alleluia and thanks be to God. It appears St. George's and its people have escaped serious injury and property damage.The church staff is busy cleaning up tree limbs and unpacking boxes to return the church to a normal state of operation.Services will be held this Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 am. Come as you are. It will be a very casual Eucharist.The Dragon Cafe was open this week. On Wednesday, weSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-29371632321886574322008-09-02T08:29:00.000-05:002008-09-02T08:31:08.444-05:00Hurricane Gustav UpdateGreetings All, from Kentucky.I'll admit that I'm kind of at a loss for words, so very thankful that thingsweren't worse and yet so very sorry that there are many who right now are livingthrough a period of loss and devastation, and also cautious because things may notbe over in regard to Gustav.We are also at a loss of words because after having only tasted an appetizer ofwhat many of you St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-4599794269864388022008-07-08T13:42:00.000-05:002008-07-08T13:43:29.811-05:00Pictures: Ordination of Giulianna Cappelletti GrayPowered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-28809026333066509322008-06-20T11:08:00.003-05:002008-06-20T17:55:29.705-05:00Video: Dragon Cafe on June 19The Dragon Café was an extra-special version of God’s heavenly banquet tonight. We had numerous volunteers, chili con carne, and music. A group from Oregon was here volunteering and they brought two violins and a guitar and serenaded the guests for two hours.
St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-33590843957686397572008-06-19T16:25:00.001-05:002008-06-19T16:27:03.705-05:00Pictures: Volunteer Group from Christ Episcopal Church, Bowling Green, KYPowered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-82626674929136260972008-06-13T11:54:00.003-05:002008-06-13T13:23:46.856-05:00EDOLA SATURDAYSEvery time I speak with folks from the Office of Disaster Response at the Diocese, St. George's is always mentioned as a parish that steps up, sends volunteers, feeds the hungry. God smiles on the outreach of our parish! In addition to the work days with ODR that Allen Blow sets up, read the message below from Pete Nunnally, Mission and Volunteer Coordinator for ODR.I’d like to introduce a new St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-16689785727590255682008-06-12T16:49:00.003-05:002008-06-14T00:17:12.563-05:00Christianity is not for the light of heart...Poetry is one of the things that I retreat to when I can't make sense of things. I'll post some favorites from time to time. This one, written by Thomas Lux from his book The Cradle Place, is a little gritty but seems to me to be what we have to do sometimes as believers called upon by God to perform acts of mercy, not sacrifice, in a sinful world. Have a great week... JimSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-66488848463411381832008-05-28T10:34:00.002-05:002008-05-28T11:43:51.350-05:00Christianity and the Survival of CreationDuring Sunday's sermon, which probably sounded more like a labyrinth than an organized thought (if you can say a labyrinth has a "sound") I wondered whether we might consider the 2x4 we buy at the lumberyard as a holy object. As I indicated in the sermon, much of my thoughts, which had the pattern of flying birds, came from Jesus' admonition to "look at the birds and consider the lilies" as wellSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-38187220924356390382008-05-20T11:28:00.001-05:002008-05-27T10:53:20.365-05:00Pictures: Trinity Sunday Crawfish BoilPowered by GoodWidgets.comPictures by Karen Mackey and Rachel ParkerSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-47117038671242451442008-05-16T14:47:00.009-05:002008-06-13T12:00:10.794-05:00All Hands on Deck!Dear People of St George:In the last issue of the Dragoneer Mary Lou Bensabat, our senior warden, reflected on things nautical. After asking us to “look up” at the architecture of the church she uses the hull-shaped nave of the church as the analogical jumping point for a metaphorical pondering about where we might find ourselves as a church right now… “Are we drifting at sea?” she asks.Truth St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-1739901662948522252008-04-24T10:55:00.007-05:002008-04-24T11:14:55.631-05:00Native OrleanianWant to see some amazing images?Hear some amazing music?Click on Gallery and then on one of the images. You'd better get comfortable...www.nativeorleanian.com/"Quite simply, my first love is and always has been the culture and heritage of New Orleans. I have been an enthusiast and supporter of the New Orleans music scene since the early 80’s and have not missed a single day of Jazz Fest in over St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-42956252127205098962008-04-15T12:28:00.006-05:002008-04-18T12:55:01.675-05:00St. George's Takes Its First Step in Going GreenGreen Light New Orleans came to the church and replaced all of our incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). By doing that, it is estimated that we will save over the lifetime of the bulbs (seven years) 13396 KWH in electricity (approximately $1,564) and reduce CO2 production by 15,198 pounds.Green Light New Orleans is an organization that provides to low and middle income St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-88576161270450176342008-04-11T09:43:00.004-05:002008-04-11T09:48:03.725-05:00Pictures: Rebuilding with HeartMembers of St. Catherine's, St. George's and the Office of Disaster Response work together to rebuild a house in New Orleans.Click on the picture to rotate it through the stack.Powered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-28662871291437510502008-04-09T14:46:00.007-05:002008-04-21T10:05:06.911-05:00Pictures: Volunteer group thanks us for our hospitalityLast month we hosted students from the Center for Cultural Interchange. They shared their photos of their time here in New Orleans and sent a lovely note to thank us for letting them stay at the church.Powered by GoodWidgets.comThanks for the Hospitality!I learned a lot this week and am happy for the opportunity to help. --Sofie from GermanyThank you for allowing us in your home. --Jonas from St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-884574324394953592008-04-09T14:27:00.002-05:002008-04-09T14:31:30.257-05:00Pictures: Kids after churchIt looks like the kids were having a great time after church last Sunday. With such beautiful weather who could resist being outside.Powered by GoodWidgets.comSt. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-61986806313850619102008-03-27T09:24:00.013-05:002009-07-08T10:12:50.290-05:00Help a Child Learn to ReadIf you can read this you have what it takes! Join me in volunteering at Samuel Green elementary school on Valence St. Two hours of your time will help a child learn to read and change her life. It is easy - all materials are provided and sequenced - surprising – after all, kids are involved - and rewarding.Katy Patterson, member of St. George’s, is the reading coordinator at the school. St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543314968126130217.post-71477179445780029762008-03-25T11:41:00.013-05:002009-07-08T10:11:49.101-05:00The Power of 19Imagine St. George's with:19 new blessings 19 new healers 19 new disciples 19 new gifts 19 new beautiful faces 19 new St. George's Episcopal Churchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204484960767733170noreply@blogger.com0