ACADEMY MARKETING COMMITTEE promotes the Academy to the community, and aims to increase enrollment through marketing promotions, ideas, and events. Opportunities for volunteers include helping with research duties (phone work), participating in community events, sending out direct mail and assembling the enrollment/tour packets. Contact Lori Burwell, lburwell@stgeorgesparish.org
ACADEMY SCHOOL BOARD sets policy, oversees the operation, mission and finances for St. George's Academy. In addition it establishes tuition and assists in searches for school personnel when needed. Opportunities include serving on various committees such as fundraising and marketing. Contact Gayle Vierma, vierma@usc.edu
ACOLYTES is a training program for school-age church members. Contact Laura Sanchez, 949.770.6134 or Jeff Rockey 714.319.7291
ALTAR GUILD Contact Kathy Calkins, docnkathy@cox.net
BOURNE HALLCOMMISSION strives to create a thriving community center attracting meetings, weddings, corporate events and other social gatherings to generate revenues and assist in the the operating costs of the Hall. A business, hospitality or marketing background would be helpful to this committee. Contact Bob Wilson, rwilsonca@sbcglobal.net
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS is responsible for the look and physical functioning of the campus. Contact Paul McShane, paul@dsmbi.com
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Contact Rose Richmond, 949.859.1825
CAREGIVER WEEKLY EUCHARIST AND LUNCH Contact Deb Neal, admin@stgeorgesparish.org
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE plans and implements year-round Sunday Adult education programs. It also plans special Advent and Lenten series, as well as periodic retreats and quiet days. Members solicit outside speakers, co-lead or teach workshops, and undertake special educational projects for the parish. The ministry helps you share your wisdom and ideas on topics of contemporary worship. Contact Phil and Donna Dice, donnaphil1@cox.net
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION meets monthly to discuss communication materials, publications and our web sites. Contact Stan Sholik, ssholik@pacbell.net
COMMUNITY EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Contact Chuck Day, mickoday@yahoo.com
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING (DOK) are a part of a National Organization who are communicants at St. George's. They have made a commitment to reach out to the parish through prayer and service. The Daughters meet on Saturday mornings for Eucharist and fellowship. Contact Martha Hasty, mhasty2@sbcglobal.net
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EFM) Contact Phil Dice, donnaphil1@cox.net
FAMILY MINISTRY Contact Laurie Byer, labjib@cox.net
FINANCE COMMITTEE provides financial expertise. Contact Kent Wright, kentbarry@att.net
FLOWER GUILD arranges and presents flowers to the congregation as a means to beautify the house of God. They also do individual arrangements for the home bound and those unable to come to church. Contact Kathy Calkins, docnkathy@sbcglobal.net , Christy Kellner@att.net
GAY AND LESBIAN MINISTRY Contact Neal McIlroy, nealm@cox.net
INCORPORATION COMMISSION helps to create an open community by welcoming and informing visitors while also exploring ways to come to know one another in worship and fellowship. Greeters, usually scheduled for every other month, are welcome. Contact Shannon Scott, 949.597.1030
THE JOURNEY Contact Bob Raynor, raynorrob@aol.com
"JUST ONE MEAL" If you have experienced the sorrow of the death of a loved one or rejoiced because of a new birth in the family, then you know how good it is when someone brings food to your home. If you are interested in preparing a meal every 2 or 3 months, we would love to hear from you. Contact Catherine Day, catrday@yahoo.com
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS (LEV) visit homebound parisioners and retirement homes to bring Eucharist. Contact Chuck Day, mickoday@yahoo.com
MARKETING COMMITTEE provides expertise on developing an identity for St. Georges Parish and Academy to the surrounding community. Contact Steve Herring, steve@onealstrategy.com
MEN'S CLUB provides a venue for fellowship, activities and shared work in service to the church. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15 p.m. The men contribute to the social life of the parish by organizing such activities as Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and outside visits. They help with work parties and on festival occasions. Contact Chuck Day, mickoday@yahoo.com
MEN'S SPIRITUALITY meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. The gatherings are informal and cover a wide range of topics. Men who are seeking fellowship and to enrich their spiritual journey are invited to attend. Contact Phil Dice, donnaphil@earthlink.net
MOMS GROUP Contact Laurie Byer, labjib@cox.net
MUSIC PROGRAM provides training for volunteer choirs and they in turn share gifts and talents in worship. The choir leads the congregation in music at every 10:30 a.m. Sunday service and at other services as required, including special occasions and Holy Days. They meet regularly each Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. during the year. Contact David Clemensen, clemensen@mac.com.
OFFICE ANGELS offers opportunities for everyone to support the work of the church staff by assisting with data management and the creation and distribution of communication materials. Assistance is required one day per week or as needed. Contact Deb Neal, admin@stgeorgesparish.org
OLIVE TREE SOCIETY provides information on planned giving options. Contact Catherine Sharbaugh, csharbaugh@cox.net
OUTREACH COMMITTEE strives to share the collective time, talent, treasure and commitment of the parish with local, national and world communities in order to make a difference in human conditions. The ministry invites creative, energetic parishioners to join this effort during meetings on the first Monday of the month and for projects such as the annual Corazon homebuilding trip to Mexico and the monthly soup kitchen at Southwest Community Center in Santa Ana. Contact Colin Stewart, cestewart@cox.net
PRAYER MINISTRY Contact Jonathan Sy, johnjsy@yahoo.com
ST. GEORGE'S HANDBELL CHOIR is a new multi-generational handbell choir for children and adults. The hadbells perform at selected services throughout the year. Rehearsal time is Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Contact Linda Sholik, lindaws@pacbell.net
SENIOR MINISTRY Contact Catherine Day, catcday@yahoo.com
STEPHEN MINISTRY Contact Catherine Day, catcday@cox.net
SUNDAY SCHOOL helps to educate and nourish the young children and youth of our parish, creating opportunities for growth and discovery of Jesus in the Gospels and in their daily lives. All experienced or interested teachers and other individuals with special gifts are encouraged to join. Contact Jeff Rockey, 714.319.7291
THIRD TUESDAY LUNCHEONS Contact Maggie Horan, 949.454.0661
VESTRY are elected by the congregation to share the mission and vision of the parish. The vestry helps to discern the vision toward which God is drawing our community. It articulates and communicates the vision. They hold the community accountable for its realization of that vision and keep the mission of the Church and that of the individual congregation clearly before the parish community. The twelve members of the vestry are elected in groups of four, alternating years, and members serve three-year terms. Contact Bob Crowson, Senior Warden, sigmacrow@cox.net
USHERS Contact Chuck Day, mickoday@yahoo.com
WOMEN'S UMBRELLA Contact Donna Dice, donnaphil1@cox.net
YOUTH GROUP/YOUTH CHOIR Contact Jeff Rockey, 714.319.7291