Home What's Happening (updated weekly)  The Visitors' Center  Find Us Contact Us Helping Others Our Story A Simple Tour Table of Contents	What's happening at church                                                  The Daily Office readings for March 2010 may be found HERE.   To learn about the Daily Office, click HERE                   March 7, 2010   The Third Sunday of Lent       Today's readings are here.                     Thanks be to God for second chances, said Fr. Jay in his sermon.  In today's gospel, Jesus addressed the disciples' concerns that life just isn't fair- the good are not always rewarded and thee evil not always punished (some things never change!).  Jesus used the parable of the fig tree to illustrate the idea that God is one who freely gives second chances.  Jesus also makes a comment that is hard to hear: "Repent or perish!".  The basic meaning of "repent", however, is to change direction.  Things like quitting a soul-killing job, ending a toxic relationship, modifying self-destructive behavior, forgetting about revenge and resentment and, yes, not sinning anymore are tremendously liberating.  This applies to churches as well.  Many are struggling, and God is giving them another chance to create communities that provide spiritual nourishment, help people deal with issues of mortality and confront the evil of the world.  Some churches are meeting these challenges creatively by asking members to share their stories, or through the use of drama and dance, or making creative use of technology such as "Cell Phone Sunday" (people texting their friends from the service) or, of course, websites.  It's time for Calvary St George's to get creative as well.          ANNOUNCEMENTS   ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER: THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to sign up for the dinner this Friday, March 12. There is a sign up sheet in the parish hall. We need a final head count to prepare dinners. Starting at 6 PM, cheese and crackers social hour followed by dinner at 7 PM. Menu: corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rye bread, dessert, and beverage. Adults: $15; Children (under 12): $7.  (For vegetarians or children who prefer it, there will be macaroni and cheese, salad, rye bread, dessert and beverage offered for $10.)  This year dinner features folk/pop music with a Celtic lilt, by NYC singer & songwriter Elaine Romanelli. Its going to be a great night!  Payment may be made in advance. If you are paying by check, please write "St. Pat's Dinner" in your memo.  Also, any donations for the raffle table are greatly appreciated.   CSG at the MOVIES- EPEATED! Wednesday, March 24, 6 - 7:30 PM: Pot Luck Supper and Movie Discussion. Please join us in the Parish Hall at 6 PM for a pot luck supper and a discussion of the movie Chocolat.  This meeting was postponed from February 24, and will replace the session we had planned for Enchanted April.   PIEROGI SALE: Kathy and Holly are preparing freshly-made pierogis, and cabbage and noodles for sale during Lent.  Two choices of pierogis are available:   cheese-filled or potato and onion-filled, $6 a dozen.  Cabbage and noodles is $4.  Orders may be placed with Kathy or Holly or you may call the church office and place your orders with Donna; now through Wednesday, March 31.   ANNUAL PSALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE & CRAFT TABLE:  On Palm Sunday, (March 28) we will have our annual bake sale during coffee hours. All are welcome to donate your favorite homemade baked goods. Also, a craft table will be available with holiday and seasonal items for purchase.   CONFIRMATION: Four of our teens (Michaela, Rochele, Tess  and Kirstin) will be confirmed on May 22 at 11 a.m., at St. Paul's in Fairfield, by our then-Diocesan-Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Ian Douglas.   WEDNESDAY NOON EUCHARIST and BIBLE STUDY: Please join us for Holy Eucharist at Noon followed by Bible Study.   ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES: Adult Ed classes begin at 9 AM through March 21- we'll meet in the Parish Hall to discuss Marcus Borg's classic: Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. The book is an engaging read and the discussions are sure to be both entertaining and thought provoking.   CHURCH SCHOOL ASSISTANCE: A sign up sheet has been posted in the Parish Hall.   Volunteers are needed to assist Nancy in the library each Sunday during Church School beginning at 10 AM (except for the third Sunday of the month, when the children join us in church). On all other Sundays the children will come into the service at the Peace. Please sign up and support our children's education.   FOOD PANTRY OFFERING SUGGESTIONS:  Easter is coming up on April 4 and this year we would like to give out fifty Food Baskets during the beginning of Holy Week (March 30). Anyone wishing to make a Lenten gesture to the food pantry please consider donating Stop & Shop Food Gift Cards or monetary donations so we can purchase them. Thank you in advance for your help.       For previous entries, click here.
	Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart (Ps 37)