Photos & Videos at St. George's Episcopal Church in Maplewood, NJ

Blessing of the Animals 2011

2011-10-02T17:54:00.000-04:00

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Confirmation & Receptions

2011-05-15T21:15:00.000-04:00

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"Hallelujah Chorus Sing-Along Easter 2011

2011-04-24T14:49:00.000-04:00

Skeeter the "donkey" at the Palm Sunday Family Service

2011-04-17T20:04:00.004-04:00

Children's Choir at the Palm Sunday Family Service

2011-04-17T18:06:00.004-04:00

Palm Sunday Family Service

2011-04-17T14:55:00.003-04:00

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Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

2010-11-21T13:00:00.004-05:00

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Blessing of the Animals

2010-10-03T21:05:00.005-04:00

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Clarence Clark's Lifetime Achievement Award

2010-06-20T08:05:00.007-04:00

Clarence Clark (left), was selected by the Vestry to receive the 2010 David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award. He is pictured with the Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, Bishop of Newark, and the Rev. Bernie Poppe at the ceremony on Sunday, June 13.

Pentecost 2010

2010-05-23T13:55:00.002-04:00

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Confirmation

2010-05-02T12:00:00.004-04:00

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Palm Sunday 2010

2010-03-28T14:26:00.002-04:00

Christmas Pageant 2009

2009-12-25T09:19:00.001-05:00

Lobbying for Marriage Equality in Trenton

2009-12-07T18:57:00.003-05:00

Nine St. Georgians traveled to Trenton to lobby in support on the day a state Senate committee heard testimony on the marriage equality bill. Our Rector, the Rev. Bernie Poppe (pictured at far left above), had an opportunity to testify, as did our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith. An article about the St. George's contingent's experiences can be read on Maplewood Patch.

CROP Walk

2009-10-25T21:36:00.002-04:00

Susan Mangasarian (holding the balloon) led the Maplewood CROP Walk for the fourth year in a row!

Blessing of the Animals

2009-10-04T15:23:00.003-04:00

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Bishop Beckwith's Visitation

2009-06-07T20:44:00.004-04:00

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2nd Annual "Hallelujah Chorus" Sing-Along on Easter Sunday

2009-04-12T17:31:00.003-04:00

Video by Kirk Petersen

Parishioners are welcome to join the choirs of St. George's at the annual Hallelujah Chorus sing-along that concludes the main Easter service. Organist: John Ayer. Conductor: Christie Harrington. Violinist: Carlos Baptiste.

The Choirs of St. Georges on Easter Sunday 2009

2009-04-12T17:30:00.004-04:00

Videos by Nina Nicholson & Kirk Petersen

Each of St. George's three choirs performed on Easter Sunday 2009. Here are some highlights.

St. George's Angel Choir (kindergarten through 2nd grade) sings at the Easter Family Eucharist.

The Choir of St. George's sings Alleluia by Randall Thompson.

The Saint George Singers (grades 3-12) sing Alleluia, Come, Let Us Sing by John Bertalot.

The "Search for Jesus" at the Easter Family Eucharist

2009-04-12T17:29:00.006-04:00

Videos by Kirk Petersen

During the "Search for Jesus" at the start of the Easter Family Eucharist, we look for clues about whether it's time to let the "A" bugs emerge from their cocoons. The first stop is to talk to a Roman centurion at the cross. Featuring Tom Savoth as the Centurion.

The second stop is to talk to an angel by a tomb. If we get the answers we are looking for by the end of the search, the "A" bugs emerge from their cocoons as "Alleluia Butterflies." Featuring Jane Cates as the angel.

The Saint George Singers on Palm Sunday

2009-04-05T14:54:00.002-04:00

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The Saint George Singers, accompanied by John Ayer, sing on Palm Sunday.

The Angel Choir at the Palm Sunday Family Eucharist

2009-04-05T14:51:00.003-04:00

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St. George's Angel Choir, conducted by Christie Harrington and assisted by Leighann Narum, sings Mark Patterson's Show Me Thy Ways at the Palm Sunday Family Eucharist.

The Mark Brothers' Duet at the Palm Sunday Family Eucharist

2009-04-05T14:49:00.005-04:00

Video by Kirk Petersen

The Mark brothers play a trombone and piano duet of Handel's Sarabande and Menuett at the Palm Sunday Family Eucharist.

Palm Sunday Family Eucharist Videos

2009-04-05T14:46:00.003-04:00

Videos by Kirk Petersen

Palm Sunday Family Eucharist Photos

2009-04-05T14:36:00.006-04:00

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Purim Puppet Show at the Family Eucharist

2009-03-08T18:05:00.001-04:00

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Videos

2009-02-22T22:30:00.001-05:00

Videos by Kirk Petersen

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Photos

2009-02-22T22:00:00.001-05:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Photos

2009-02-21T22:00:00.001-05:00

Photos by David Burk

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Christmas Pageant Video

2008-12-24T23:15:00.000-05:00

Video by Kirk Petersen

Christmas Pageant Photos

2008-12-24T23:00:00.000-05:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

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CROP Walk in the Star-Ledger

2008-10-27T22:00:00.000-04:00

Susan Mangasarian's CROP Walk was covered by the Star-Ledger:

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CROP Walk Video

2008-10-26T22:15:00.000-04:00

Video by Nina Nicholson

In this video of Susan Mangasarian's CROP Walk, Susan is talking to another parishioner about her grandson who is being deployed to Afghanistan after serving in Iraq. At the end you'll hear Susan say, "I'm going to have to stop." But don't be worried, she was fine, and after riding and resting in the wheelchair for just one block, she got up and walked another block for the benefit of the Star-Ledger photographer. And, her total distance this year surpassed her distance of the previous two years! Way to go, Susan!

CROP Walk Photos

2008-10-26T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

Beloved St. George's matriarch Susan Mangasarian walked for the third year in a row in the CROP Walk and challenged the St. George's community to sponsor her, with the Outreach Committee matching the pledges.

This photo shows the Star-Ledger reporter who covered the CROP Walk:

Blessing of the Animals

2008-10-05T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

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Youth Cook Out at the Rectory

2008-09-20T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photos by The Rev. Bernie Poppe

St. George's Dragons (middle school) youth group, Senior (high school) youth group, and Confirmation class started the 2008-2009 program year with a cook out at the Rectory.

Choir Camp Evensong

2008-08-29T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

The Evensong that concluded St. George's annual Choir Camp, held August 25-29, 2008.

Summer Solstice Celebration

2008-06-21T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photos by Stefanie Nagorka & Nina Nicholson

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Sunday School "Pilgrimage"

2008-06-15T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photos by Janes Cates

Inspired by Jane and Lydia's pilgrimage in Spain, some members of the Sunday School went on their own mini "pilgrimage" around the town of Maplewood. Their adventures included visiting other churches, and exploring a giant tree uprooted by a storm.

Jane & Lydia's Pilgrimage in Spain

2008-05-28T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photos by Jane Cates

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Jane and Lydia spent a week in May 2008 walking El Camino de Santiago ("The Way of St. James"), a 110 kilometer, week-long pilgrimage from Sarria to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where legend has it that the remains of the apostle Saint James the Great are buried. El Camino de Santiago has existed for over a thousand years, and was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times.

Confirmation

2008-04-20T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photo by Nina Nicholson

The six-member Confirmation Class of 2008 was confirmed on April 20 at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral in Newark, by the Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, Bishop of Newark. They are shown here with two members of the Confirmation Class of 2009 and their Confirmation teachers, at left the Rev. Bernie Poppe, Rector, and at right the Rev. Chris Carroll, Priest Associate, and Jane Bleasdale.

St. George's Day Skit at the Family Eucharist

2008-04-13T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

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Easter "Hallelujah Chorus" Sing-Along

2008-03-23T22:15:00.002-04:00

Video by Chris West

Easter Sunday

2008-03-23T22:00:00.002-04:00

Photos by John Saunders, Nina Nicholson, Kirk Petersen & Joyce Hart

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Palm Sunday Family Eucharist & Youth Egg Stuffing

2008-03-16T22:00:00.000-04:00

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Purim Puppet Show at the Family Eucharist

2008-03-09T22:00:00.000-04:00

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Dr. Albert Raboteau - Black History Month

2008-02-03T22:00:00.000-05:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

On the first Sunday of Black History Month, Princeton University professor Dr. Albert Raboteau, one of the foremost authorities on African-American religion, preached at the 10:30 a.m. service and led a post-service discussion. This was just one of many Black History Month events hosted by St. George's Absalom Jones Committee on Black History & Culture.

Members of St. George's Absalom Jones Committee on Black History & Culture, with Dr. Raboteau (fourth from right), his wife Julia (second from left), and the Rev. Bernie Poppe, Rector of St. George's (center).

Epiphany Celebration at the Family Eucharist & "Old Befana" Cocoa Hour

2008-01-13T22:00:00.000-05:00

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Christmas Pageant

2007-12-24T23:00:00.001-05:00

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Chris Carroll's Priesthood Ordination

2007-12-08T22:00:00.002-05:00

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The Rev. Chris Carroll now serves as Priest Associate at St. George's. Read the homily given by The Rev. Anne Bolles-Beaven at Chris's priesthood ordination here. Read the interview with Chris published in the December 20, 2007 issue of the News-Record of Maplewood and South Orange here (in PDF format).

CROP Walk

2007-10-28T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

Susan Mangasarian, at 83 a beloved matriarch of St. George's, walked for the second year in a row in the CROP Walk and challenged the St. George's community to sponsor her, with the Outreach Committee matching the pledges. Under Susan's leadership, the St. George's delegation raised $1110 dollars; the Outreach Committee matching brought St. George's total contribution to the Crop Walk up to $2110 - our largest ever! The total amount raised by all five participating churches was $4250.

Blessing of the Animals

2007-10-07T22:00:00.001-04:00

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Parish Hall Grand Opening

2007-09-29T23:00:00.001-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, 10th Bishop of Newark (center), attended the grand opening of St. George's newly renovated Parish Hall. The Bishop blessed the new Parish Hall and also the new outdoor altar in the Memorial Garden. He is shown with the Rev. Bernie Poppe, Rector (right) and Bill MacIntosh (left), chair of the Capital Projects committee responsible for the Parish Hall renovations.

Ice Cream Social

2007-07-15T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photos by Ron Garner

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Gay Pride March in NYC

2007-06-24T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photos by Aleeda Crawley, Christopher Jennings, Nina Nicholson & Kirk Petersen

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Susan & Hubert's Lifetime Achievement Award

2007-06-17T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photo by Otto Vasconcelos

Susan Mangasarian (center) and Hubert Pierson (third from right), were selected by the Vestry to receive the 2007 David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award. They are pictured with the Rev. Bernie Poppe (behind Susan) and other St. Georgians who attended the awards ceremony.

Parish Picnic & Rector's 50th Birthday

2007-06-10T22:00:00.001-04:00

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Chris Carroll's Diaconal Ordination

2007-06-02T22:00:00.003-04:00

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The Rev. Gilbert Caldwell

2007-05-20T22:00:00.003-04:00

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The Rev. Gilbert Caldwell (second from left), a retired Methodist minister and Civil Rights Movement veteran who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., joined us to discuss issues of LGBTI inclusion in the church and society. His appearance as guest preacher and Adult Forum leader was co-sponsored by the Absalom Jones Committee for Black History and Culture and the Amicus/Amica LGBTI Fellowship Group, two of the Social Justice groups at St. George's. Rev. Caldwell is pictured with (from left) Elaine Bennet, co-chair of Amicus/Amica; Marlene Eubanks, chair of the Absalom Jones Committee; and the Rev. Bernie Poppe, Rector.

Easter Sunday

2007-04-08T22:00:00.002-04:00

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Palm Sunday Family Eucharist

2007-04-01T22:00:00.001-04:00

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As we did last year, a real pony came to help in the re-enactment of Palm Sunday at the Family Eucharist in the Memorial Garden. This year, when rain interrupted the service, we moved it into the church, pony and all.

Marriage Equality Weekend

2007-02-18T23:00:00.004-05:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

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On the weekend before New Jersey's same-sex "civil union" law took effect, St. George's hosted "Marriage Equality Weekend" as a reminder of the ultimate goal of gay New Jersey citizens (and of the straight people who cherish and support them). A concert, Love & Marriage Jazz, featuring church choir member Elaine St. George and her band, was held on Saturday night, February 17. On Sunday, February 18, Harry Knox, director of the Religion & Faith Program of the Washington D.C.-based Human Rights Campaign, spoke at a forum titled "Faith & Fairness: Finding Tools for Advocacy in Your Faith Tradition."

Consecration of the Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith

2007-01-27T22:00:00.002-05:00

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The Rev. Bernie Poppe, Rector of St. George's, was chair of the Consecration Committee for the Consecration of Mark Beckwith as 10th Bishop of Newark. The service was held in NJPAC with The Most Reverend Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, as celebrant and preacher. Numerous St. Georgians took part in the service including Michael Francaviglia, Diocesan Adminstrator and Secretary of Convention; Diane Sammons, Chancellor; and Martha Gardner, Diocesan Jubilee Officer and ERD Diocesan Coordinator.

Epiphany Celebration at the Family Eucharist

2007-01-14T22:00:00.001-05:00

Photo by Jane Cates

Christmas Pageant

2006-12-24T23:00:00.000-05:00

Photos by Aleeda Crawley, Kirk Petersen & Nina Nicholson

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Construction of the Jesse Tree

2006-11-26T22:00:00.003-05:00

Photos by Jane Cates

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Michael Miller's Farewell

2006-11-19T22:00:00.002-05:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

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Flamingo Flocking

2006-11-18T22:00:00.002-05:00

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A Dragons Youth Group fundraiser for Heifer International.

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(Pssst! Don't feed the flamingos!)

Sr. Youth Mission Trip to Mississippi

2006-11-13T22:00:00.001-05:00

Photos by Cheryl Notari

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Shakespeare's "As You Like It"

2006-11-12T23:00:00.003-05:00

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Susan Mangasarian's CROP Walk Challenge

2006-10-22T22:00:00.000-04:00

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The Andersens' Lifetime Achievement Award

2006-05-21T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photo by Aleeda Crawley

The Andersens, Bill (second from left) and Lydia (second from right), were selected by the Vestry to receive the 2006 David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award. They are pictured with the Rev. Bernie Poppe (left), the Rt. Rev. Carol Gallagher, Assisting Bishop of Newark (center) and Canon Carter Echols (right).

Confirmation

2006-05-13T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photo by Nina Nicholson

Palm Sunday Family & Main Eucharists

2006-04-09T22:00:00.000-04:00

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Purim Puppet Show at the Family Eucharist

2006-03-12T22:00:00.000-05:00

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Epiphany Celebration at the Family Eucharist

2006-01-08T22:00:00.000-05:00

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Christmas Pageant

2005-12-24T22:00:00.002-05:00

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Isaiah

The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in the land of deep darkness - on them a light has shone. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:2,6)

Joseph, Mary & Baby Jesus

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke 2:1-7)

With the animals

The Angels

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" (Luke 2:8-14)

The Shepherds

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. (Luke 2:15-20)

Flamingo Flocking

2005-11-19T22:00:00.001-05:00

A Dragons Youth Group fundraiser for hurricane relief.
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Vestry Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery

2005-11-05T22:00:00.001-05:00

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Centennial Gala

2005-10-22T23:00:00.003-04:00

Photos by Aleeda Crawley, Ron Garner, Mike David & Kirk Petersen

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Blessing of the Animals

2005-10-02T22:00:00.001-04:00

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Interfaith Forum

2005-09-25T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photo by Nina Nicholson

The Very Rev. Dr. James Kowalski, Dean of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York (at right with microphone) speaks at the Interfaith Forum "Religion and the Public Square: The religious right and left - where is the common ground?" Responders were, from left, The Reverend Tommy Nichols, David Mallach and Imam Wahy ud-Deen Shareef.

Marriage Equality Rally

2005-07-10T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photo by Nina Nicholson

Congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts speaks to a crowd of over 400 in St. George's Parish Hall at a marriage equality rally organized by Garden State Equality on the first anniversary of Domestic Partnership Day.

Juneteenth

2005-06-19T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photo by Ron Garner

Wearing our "crowns" for Juneteenth - the holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas learned they had been freed two and a half years earlier by the Emancipation Proclamation.

Roland's Lifetime Achievement Award

2005-05-22T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photo by The Rev. Walter Carlson

Roland Spiotta receives the 2005 David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award from Bishop Croneberger. The Vestry selected Roland for this award for his dedication to the prayer and healing ministries.

Memorial Day Parade

2005-05-20T22:00:00.001-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

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Pentecost

2005-05-15T22:00:00.000-04:00

Photo by Nina Nicholson

Banners representing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Made by 1st through 4th graders in the Sunday School as a gift to the parish.

Centennial Mass of Thanksgiving

2005-05-07T22:00:00.002-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson, Mike David & Jim Purdon

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"By George!" Musical Revue

2005-04-15T22:00:00.001-04:00

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Easter

2005-03-27T22:00:00.000-05:00

Photos by Kirk Petersen

Children hunt for Easter eggs after the 9 a.m. Children's Eucharist.

The Saint George Singers children's choir performs at the 10:30 a.m. Choral Festival Eucharist.

"Souper" Bowl Sunday

2005-02-06T22:00:00.000-05:00

Photo by Kirk Petersen

As part of a national campaign against hunger, the Dragons youth group collected over $700 on "Souper" Bowl Sunday.

Domestic Partnership Day

2004-07-10T22:00:00.008-04:00

Photos by Nina Nicholson

St. George's tent at the fair across the street from Town Hall. It was staffed by parishioners both straight and gay.

Parishioner Elaine St. George performing at the fair.

Some of St. George's parishioners who became domestic partners on July 10, 2004: