St.

James St George Episcopal March 2019

Church
Day light Saving Time
Don’t forget to turn your clocks
ahead one hour on March 10,
2019! You may need that extra
hour of sleep!!

Youth Retreat
An event is planned for
Middle & High School
Youth from Friday, April \
26, 2019 to Sunday, April 28, 2019. Learn to overcome
obstacles with God's help. Join up with youth from around the For anyone desiring ashes, our Ash Wednesday
diocese at Bear Creek Camp in Wilkes-Barre. Activities will service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019,
include the high and low ropes courses, a talent show, hiking beginning at 7:00 pm, at St. James Church, Jermyn.
and campfire. The cost to attend is $125. Scholarships are The Rev. Dan Jones will conduct the service.
available. Contact Deacon Michele Causton, Coordinator of
Diocesan Youth Programs, or visit the website.
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 Annual Parish Meeting was held after the Eucharist on the registry, if you prefer not to shop. If you have any
Sunday, January 27, 2019, postponed from the previous questions or need assistance, please call Gloria Lyons
Sunday due to a snow storm. The Proposed Budget for 2019 at 570-876-3978.
was accepted. Reports of the standing committees were
given. At the suggestion of a parishioner, a listing of all
church members in good standing will be published. Ron
Fowler and Wayne Evans were elected to three-year terms on
Vestry. Christine McGeachie was elected delegate and Scott
Carey alternate to Convention. Next Annual Parish Meeting
was scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Roast Beef Dinner

The next fabulously delicious
Roast Beef Dinner is scheduled
for Saturday, May 11, 2019. Help
is needed, as always, to make this
endeavor a huge success. Mark
your Calendar!!!!
 Upcoming Events
Ash Wednesday Service –
Sunday, March 06, 2019
7:00 pm
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Sprucing up the Church
A huge thank you to Jim and Gloria Lyons for all the work they have done to
“spruce up” the church. A new vanity and floor were installed in the
bathroom, and the trim and baseboard were painted. Louvres were installed
on the exterior cellar door to help with humidity and ventilation.

Vestry Meeting –
Monday, March 11, 2019
7:00 pm
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Food pantry –
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
11: 00 am – 12:00 pm
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Community Meal –
Saturday, March 30, 2019
11: 30 am – 12:30 pm
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Celebration –
Sunday April 7, 2019
10: 00 am
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Contact Information
50/50 Raffle Weekly Bulletins
Address: 398 Washington Avenue,
Jermyn, PA 18433 50/50 tickets are now on If you would like any information,
sale. Cost per ticket is announcement or event included in the
Telephone: 570-876-4896 $5.00. If interested, weekly church bulletin please see, call,
e-mail: ssjandg@yahoo.com please contact Christine or e-mail Heather Evans at 570-468-
Website: ssjandg.weebly.com McGeachie. 3022 or HEvans13@outlook.com.

St. James St. George Episcopal Church

398 Washington Avenue
Jermyn, PA 18433