St. George's Parish

Episcopal Church and Academy

23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92656

Tel. (949) 837-4530

Weekly Announcements - 5/4-5/10

 

Upcoming Events:

 

Pictorial Church Directory through Olan Mills.  It’s not to late to sign up for the Pictorial Directory.  Expect a call from Olan Mills to either remind you of your appointment or to assist you in scheduling an appointment  Each family/household that comes for photography and portrait viewing at the church will receive a complimentary directory and 8X10 Custom Color Portrait.  You will be able to view and select your portraits electronically from  a variety of poses.  Additional Olan Mills portraits will be available for purchase.  Your entire appointment will normally take less than one hour. Photography dates are May 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th.  If you need to schedule an appointment after Monday April 27th please call 800-866-2263 or contact the church office at 949-837-4530.  The photos will be taken in Bourne Hall.

Educational Series
Fr. Norm Freeman will facilitate “the Discovery Series”,  a video series,  is designed to help every Christian – new or lifelong, young or old – discover their own path to a life in Christ. Like our lives, careers and relationships, our spiritual growth is also a journey. This series is intended to help everyone forge a lifelong relationship with God  

Join us March 4th for the Cinco de Mayo celebration , sponsored by the LGBT as a fundraiser to pay off the Grand Piano and build a maintenance.   The LGBT welcomes everyone from throughout the parish community to participate in this special event.   

Saturday May 10th- AIDS WALK OC:  St George’s and St. Margaret’s have teamed up for the AIDS WALK in Anaheim.  We are recruiting EVERYONE to sign up, see the Vestry table for sign up sheets.  You don’t have to actually make the 5K walk.  Fr. Norm has promised to van-pool with those who show up early.  St. George’s and St. Margaret’s have set a goal to raise $2,500.    Registration begins at 7am and the walk officially kicks off at 9am.

Saturday May 24 ~ The Women of St. George’s are planning a “Women’s Lunch Exchange &Tea” from 11:30 to 1:00 pm in Bourne Hall.  Details and sign-up forms will be available on the Vestry table.  The deadline to sign-up is Sunday May 11th.  Contact Donna Dice at 949-235-6996 day or evening, or by email: donna-dice@cox.net if you have any questions.

Once a month Eucharist every Third Thursday  at Rossmoor Towers, Gate 10. Join us for Communion and stay for lunch. For more information please call Maggie Horan ~ 454-0661.

Saturdays  ~ Pilates Class 9:00 a.m.  For information and registration please contact Lori Freeman at 949-305-6531
Class canceled Saturday May 10th due to the Aids Walk

Mondays ~ Contemplative Prayer Group ~ Christian Meditation at 6:00 p.m.  All are welcome.

Wednesdays ~ Midweek Healing Service, 12noon.

Wednesdays ~ Dance Class (Cardio) 5:00 p.m. For information and registration please contact Lori Freeman at 949-305-6531.

Prayer Meeting ~ 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:00 p.m in the church.

Women’s Cursillo Reunion Group ~ 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Bride’s Room - Rescheduled this month to May 8th

Women’s Spirituality ~ 1st Sunday of the month at 9:15a.m. in the Bride’s Room.

Men’s Spirituality ~ 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. contact Colin Stewart  949-499-9991

Sunday School registration is now. Adult volunteer needed ~ please contact Jeff at 714-319-7291.

St. George's Handbell Choir is open to children age 8 on up to adult. St. George's Handbells play at the 10:30 Service about once a month on special Sundays from October through June. Our  rehearsals for our multi-generational handbell choir will be Thursdays from 6-7 PM in Bourne Hall. For more information, contact Linda Sholik at  lindaws@cox.net. Come and ring with us.


The Vestry of St. George's

Senior Warden - Joe Kellner joe.kellner@cox.net
Junior Warden -Shannon Scott msscott3@cox.net
Mike Bray mikebray1@cox.net
Beth Dancy edancy@mac.com
Gasper Patrico patrico@intersectionstudio.com
Kathie Podliska kathie_podliska@comline.com
Lynne Ramsey ramseys5@gmail.com
Colin Stewart cestewart@cox.net
Joyce Swaving joyceswaving@cox.net
David Thomas 949.215.2735
Paul Wick pvonwick@aol.com
Kent Wright, Treasurer - kentbarry@att.net