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mothers and children

May is Mothers' Month at St. George's

One mother was drying out soiled diapers and reusing them. Another mixed more water into the powdered formula to make it stretch further. These real-life examples demonstrate what parents will sometimes do when faced with limited means to buy baby supplies. Read more
The Rev. Bernie Poppe

Rector's Message: May 2013

As of this writing, the bomb blasts in Boston have added yet another sad note into our society. So newly into the Easter season that focuses on new life and resurrection hope, this attack reflects the evil and violence that led to Good Friday. Read more
Michael Francaviglia

"The future is bright. God is with you all," Michael Francaviglia tells diocese in his farewell Evensong homily (with photos)

To honor Saint George's parishioner Michael Francaviglia upon the conclusion of more than 22 years of service as diocesan Director of Administration & Secretary of Convention, the Diocese of Newark held an Evensong on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Trinity & Saint Philip's Cathedral in Newark. Read more
Oscar Peterson's reproduction of Cignaroli's "Virgin and Baby Jesus With Saints," on display at St. George's.

A Painting’s Journey from Madrid to Millburn to St. George’s

A local artist recently gave Saint George’s a reproduction he painted of a soaring work by Italian artist Giambettino Cignaroli. Read more
The Rev. Bernie Poppe, Rector

Rector's Message: Preparing for Easter from the inside

Lent is about preparing for Easter from the inside. The power of resurrection has an impact that affects our minds, bodies and spirits. It’s staggering to embrace new life where there was only death; a new beginning when all paths seem closed. Read more
Neighbor 2 Neighbor Share & Care Food Drive

St. George’s partners with neighbors to combat hunger

Many of us know that this is a challenging time of the year for the hungry in our community. As the generosity of the holidays wane and winter expenses grow, many of our neighbors struggle with putting food on their table. Read more
tulips

Ever wondered where the altar flowers come from? Flower memorials!

The Altar Guild gets the flowers and plants for the altar from different places, but the funding for those flowers all comes from the same place – from flower memorials, given by parishioners in honor of someone they love. We don’t have endowments for flowers, so we depend on gifts. Read more

Music Notes: March 2013

Dear Friends of Saint George’s – Greetings, and Happy (?) Lent to each and every one of you! We are presently celebrating Black History Month, as witnessed by last Sunday’s inspiring Jazz Service organized and executed beautifully by our very own Richard Berggren. Read more
jelly beans

Sunday School Update: The Jelly Bean Prayer

Sunday School attendance has been continually rising, and we are thrilled! The classes are brimming with enthusiastic, participating students. As the Sunday School enters Lent, I have asked the children to think about what they can to sacrifice something they like, to do something for others, or to help mother earth in some way. Read more

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