St.
James St George Episcopal
Church
From your Priest-in-charge
Our mission at St. James & St.
George is to love as Jesus Loves. To
help do that, nearly two thousand
years afterward, we are organized
into parish churches. These are
places for worship, learning, and
giving to each other and the wider
communities. We will start this
organization on the Sunday after Labor Day, a traditional,
although not liturgical, time to return and begin
anew. You will be provided with some brief descriptions
of the various ministries here, and the opportunity to
clearly sign up if you want to commit yourself to any of
them. This moment is not intended to replace anyone who
is in charge of or doing these ministries now. It is to help
me, and all, get a clearer sense of where we are and how
we can move forward. Please prayerfully consider
continuing what you are already doing and perhaps even
trying something new to fulfill our mission.
Office Hours
Fr. Brain will be in the office on Monday. His tentative
schedule is from 1:30 - 6:30 pm. He would love to have
you stop by for a visit so he can get to know his
congregants better. He can also be reached by calling or
texting 570-814-9698. Although not as prompt, he can
also be reached at therev@brainpavlac.org.
The Way of Love
The 148th Diocesan
Convention will take place
on October 4 – 5, 2019, at
the Crown Plaza in
Reading. The theme of
this year’s convention is
The Way of Love.
Christine McGeachie will
be our representative.
Rooms can be booked by
calling 610-376-3811 and
reserving a room in the
Diocese of Bethlehem’s
block.
September 2019
ECW Supports
Convention Project
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) has
chosen Cyprus House Bakery for its
Convention Project. Cypress House is a
non-profit organization of St. Luke's
Church in Scranton that will serve as a prison re-entry
program. The goal of Cypress House is to develop a viable
business run entirely by those re-entering society. You can
contribute to ECW's project by sending a check payable to
Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem with "Cypress House
Bakery" in the memo line to: Diocesan House, 333
Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Thank You Service
A Special “Thank You” Service
will be held on Sunday,
September 15, 2019, at 10:00
am, with the intent to honor and
thank all priests and
parishioners who worked
tirelessly for our church over
the last few years. The service will be followed by a cover-
dish luncheon. Please plan on attending.
Parish Communications Training Day
The Diocese of Bethlehem hosted
a Parish Communication
Training day Thursday, August 1
at St. Peter's & St. Clement's in
Wilkes-Barre. Chief presenters
were the Rev. Megan Dembi,
Missioner for Communications,
and the Rev. Dennis Reid. A
variety of communications
were discussed including what matters most to visitors,
web design, e-mail and social media. Jane Evans and
Ray Poggensee attended.
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 e-mail
Heather at HEvans13@outlook. com.
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Upcoming Events A fresh Coat of Paint
A gigantic Thank you to Heather Evans for
Vestry Meeting – painting the downstairs hall of the church. Come
Monday, September 9, 2019
take a look at the new gray and blue color
7:00 pm scheme that compliments the carpet and new
St. James St. George Church table cloths!!
With the new
“Thank You” Service – colors in mind,
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Heather also
10:00 am
painted a new
St. James St. George Church
“Stained
Glass” window
Food pantry – to replace the
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 painting that
11:00 am – 12:00 pm she had gifted
St. James St. George Church to the church
several years
Community Meal – ago.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
St. James St. George Church Community Projects
The Church is collecting various objects to help out community organizations.
Contact Information
Address: 398 Washington
Avenue, Jermyn, PA 18433
Telephone: 570-876-4896
e-mail: ssjandg@yahoo.com
Website: ssjandg.weebly.com Box Tops Soda tabs Printer cartridges

Please note that the plate offering collected on the first Sunday of every month will now be given to the priest
for his discretionary Fund. Please be generous.

St. James St. George Episcopal Church

398 Washington Avenue
Jermyn, PA 18433