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Treasurer — R

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Robert H

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Tom B

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Jim G

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Class of 2009

Ellen Blackburn

Maryann Fernandez

Brian M

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Parishioners may use this form for nominating personsfor election to the Vestry, Synod, or Deanery

Nominee’s Name: _______________________________________________

Nomination for (choose one): Vestry _______

Synod ________

Deanery ________

Why do you think the nominee should be considered for this position?

Please list offices, organizations, or projects in which the nominee has been active:

Does the nominee know you are nominating him/her? Yes ______ No ______

Your Name: ______________________________________________

The deadline for nominations is December 19th.

Nomination for Vestry, Synod, or Deanery

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OPPORTUNITIES

The Youth Group is taking orders forDragon’s Breath (mild) and Dragon’sFire (hot) white chili. The group willmake chili on Saturday, November 8th,in the Parish Hall. Cost is $10 perquart. To place an order, please callDana Meyer (539-3742) or the churchoffice (233-6320) by November 7th.

Chili, Part II

Nominations are now beingaccepted for those interested inserving on St. George’s Vestry for athree-year tem beginning in 2009.Nominees are also needed fordelegates to the Diocesan Synod inOctober of 2009 or as a Deanerydelegate. Elections will be held at theParish Annual Meeting in January.

Parishioners are invited tosubmit names of those they believequalified for the Vestry, Synod, orDeanery. Parishioners may, of course,submit their own names. At the AnnualMeeting parishioners will elect threeVestry members, five Synod delegates,and two Deanery delegates.

All nominees must beconfirmed communicants in goodstanding at St. George’s, regular inattendance at worship, and faithful inworking, praying, and giving for thespread of the Kingdom of God.

To nominate someone, fill outthe form [see page 10] and turn it in tothe Parish Office by December 19th.Questions? See a member of thenominating committee—Dan Duncan,Tom Boschert, or Jim Gillispie.

Names for ’09

Volunteers will be needed Saturdaymorning, November 22nd, to helpsort food from the Boy Scouts’annual food drive. Sorting will startat about 9 in the Parish Hall.

Angels, Start Your Pinions!

Groceries Sorters

Kind Parishioners, this year therewill again be a Christmas angel treeto help the kids on the Lutheran Child& Family Services list. More detailswill be in next month’s newsletter,but shopping can start now...

God has blessed St George’s witha wonderful property and facilities toworship with, and minister to, theBelleville community. As good stewardsof God’s gifts we must look toward thefuture and consider what is needed toensure the continued maintenance of ourfacilities.

Your Vestry has started looking ata number of large projects needingattention here at St George’s and isprayerfully considering the need for aCapital Campaign to raise the resourcesneeded to continue our life and ministryin the Belleville community.

Over the next two months, yourVestry will be looking for parishionersinterested in devoting their time andtalents to a Capital Campaigncommittee. If you are interested, pleasetalk with Tom Boschert, Brian Maves, orany of your Vestry members.

Seeking Labor for Capital

The Diocese of Springfield receiveda Companion Diocese Grant forBarbados this year. They received$15,000.00 to implement a trainingprogram that will send trainers backto their communities to teachparenting skills. The training startedon September first, so we might heara report about it at Diocesan Synod.

A late September letter fromDiocesan UTO Coordinator JanGoossens announced that

United Thank Offering

The letter went on to saythat the Springfield UTO wouldhave its Fall Ingathering at theSynod Eucharist. [At the deadlineof this November issue of thenewsletter, St. George’s FallIngathering amounted to $697.30.]

OPPORTUNITIES

Name: ____________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Deployed to _________________________, from ____/____/____ to ____/____/____Branch of Military: _________________ Denomination: ________________________Allergies/Dislikes: _________________________________________________Submitted by: ____________________________________________________

The Evangelism Committee sends care packages to deployed military. Military don’t have to

be parish members or Episcopalian. To enroll someone, fill out this form & put in collection basket.

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November Parish Calendar

November Healing Prayer Teams8:00 10:30

Oct. 24-25 131st Synod, Rend Lake Resort–WhittingtonOct. 26 Scholarship Committee – 9:00 a.m. - Conf Rm

Stewardship SundayLectors/Chalice Bearers Meeting after 10:30 service

Oct. 27 WEDGE at Houlihan’s; MEN at Geoghegan’s

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2nd M. Brown S. Elliott & B. Vaughn9th G. & T. Heiting K. Korte & S. Helber16th M. Brown & A. Gabriel S. Cantonwine & B. Korte23rd L. Schneider K. Korte & S, Elliott30th M. Brown V. Hall & B. Vaughn

Nov. 4 Election day – Parish Hall Polling PlaceNov. 8 Youth Making ChiliNov. 10 Vestry – 7:00 p.m. - Conf RmNov. 11 Veterans Day – Office ClosedNov. 22 Boy Scouts Food Drive - Parish HallNov. 26 Joint Thanksgiving Service 7:00 p.m. – Calvary Lutheran ChurchNov. 27 Thanksgiving Day – Office ClosedNov. 28 Office Closed

Next Order ofSt. Lukemeeting will beon November3rd. Lessons7, 8, & 9.

Names of deceased loved ones will bepublished for All Saints Day, which will becelebrated Sunday, November 2nd (which isusually All Souls Day). Parishioners need toget names to the parish office by Tuesday,October 28th. Name cards are in the pews.

Who from Their Labours RestRemember

to set your clock backone hour before you goto sleep on Saturday,

November 1st.

TransitionsMany Thanks

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…to David Buckley, Tom Boschert,and the many others who who helpedwith the Chili Cook-off.

...to Michelle Ziegler and theEvangelism Commission,FolkSingers, the EYC, and Fr. Dalefor the Blessing of the Animals heldon Sunday, October 5th. Welcome, Katherine Grace

Kammann! Katherine was baptizedon Sunday, October 19th, at theeight o’clock service. She is thedaughter of Philip and AngelaKammann. Congratulations also tobig sister Elizabeth and grandparentsBetty and Jim Massey.

Congratulations to Keri and BrianHoffman on the birth of a daughter,Zoe Rose, born October 9. Zoeweighed 7 lbs 6 oz. Congratulationsalso to big brother Elliott andgrandmother Rosalind Holden.

Travel Bulletin

Have a bulletin to share? Write your name on itand place it in folder marked “Dragon” in the wallfile on the landing between classrooms & offices.

A flower chart for 2009 hasbeen posted on the kiosk in the ParishHall. Altar flowers may be donated inmemory of a loved one, to celebrate anoccasion, or just in thanksgiving. Thecost is $40. Donations may be sharedwith others. Please realize that if no-one contributes altar flowers, the AltarGuild must pay for them.

Sanctuary Light reservationsmay also be made. The cost is $5.Please enter your name early to avoiddisappointment in the date.

Flowers & Flames

Thanks, Claudia Z., for the bulletinfrom Christ Episcopal Church inBurlington, Iowa. The back of thebulletin had an “Agnus Day” cartoonby James Wetzstein:Two members of a flock are talking atcoffee hour.First Sheep: I love it when Jesusgets all assertive!Second Sheep: You do?First Sheep: Yeah! He walks aroundthe Temple like he owns the place!

Matthew 21:23-32

2009 liturgical calendarsnow available at church office

for just $2

Chili, Part IBeautifully mild fall weather,

large crowds, and the famous Dragon’sBreath and Dragon’s Fire chili were apowerful combination at the 25thAnnual Belleville Chili Cook-off. Ourkitchen team, led by David Buckley,prepared 125 gallons of chili, the mostSt. George’s has ever made. The chilistand team, led by Tom Boschert, soldout of that popular white chili beforeseven o’clock Saturday evening. Thegross income from our chili stand was$7,187.83. Income after expenses was$4,775.89.

At their October meeting theVestry voted to give the FranklinNeighborhood Community Association(FNCA) and the St. George’s EpiscopalYouth Community (EYC) each 50percent of the net income, which was$1600 more than last year’s.

The kitchen team received greatsupport from the FNCA and and severalparishioners both Friday and Saturday.Family groups, individuals, and thegreater St. George’s EYC put in longhours at our Great White Chili stand.Father Dale helped both days andbecame proficient at serving chili.While the Chili Cook-off required long

--Tom Boschert

hours from several people, everyonewould say that the experience wasenjoyable. The crowd was friendly andthe weather was beautiful.

Besides chili, the had sold kids’meals, chips, hot dogs, and water, whichsold well. The only thing that didn’t sellwas hot spiced apple cider; the weatherwas too warm. Once again, our chilididn’t win any ribbons, but we keepwinning loyalty of customers who lookfor us year after year.

The chili stand had several itemsto share with customers besides food.More than one hundred invitations to theBlessing of the Animals were given out.And more than a hundred St. George’schili dragon cards were given away, aswell as a few painter’s caps and manyangel wings for the kids. We got ourname out there. Maybe we should call it“evangelism lite”!

NEWS & NOTES

No dragonswere harmed in themaking of this chili.

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DAYS TO CELEBRATE

Birthdays!Anniversaries!

11/01 Dave Mannix11/03 Emily DeHoyos11/04 Robert Laedlein11/05 Steven Mathus11/05 Elizabeth Slocomb11/06 Bob Flach11/06 Nancy Buckley11/06 Adam McNitt11/08 Marti Evans11/09 Mary Mohrman11/09 Sue Vaughn11/11 Vaughn Dickey11/12 Dustin Green11/12 Gracie Rose White11/14 Dan Duncan11/15 Toots Schilling11/16 Nancy Ypma11/17 Martha Merrills11/17 Maeve Kincaid11/19 Craig Jesenick11/19 Loralei Robinson11/21 Charles McConnell11/23 Randy Gaseor11/23 Viv Gillispie11/23 Rachel Blackburn11/26 Hope McNitt11/27 Dawn Benner11/28 Shirley Helber11/28 Carolyn Lugge

11/08 Phil & Carol Isbell11/16 Michael & Gail Troupe11/25 David & Nancy Buckley Randy & Pam Gaseor11/29 Scott & Morgan Dickey

This year the joint ThanksgivingService will be held at Calvary LutheranChurch on the evening of Wednesday,November 26th. As usual, the churchesparticipating will be St. George’s, St.Mark Lutheran, Peace Lutheran, andCalvary. Members from each of the fourchurches’ choirs will join to lead thesinging. Fr. Dale will read the Gospel.

Calvary Lutheran is at 6606 WestMain Street, Belleville (just west of 66thSt.). The service starts at 7:00. Unlessyou are ill, out of town, or have nothingto be thankful for, why not go? It’s a goodbreak from food prep. Your houseguestswill excuse you for an hour. Better yet,bring them with you to swell the ranks ofEpiscopalians--and to give thanks.

Always and Everywhere

Editor’s Note: This will be our chance to sit intheir usual pews.

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NEWS & NOTES

Advent WEDGNote of Thanks

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Dear Members of St. George’s,

Dennis and I would like to thankeveryone at St. George’s for all theprayers and support given to us inSeptember during the difficult timewe had dealing with the suddendecline and death of his mother.The words of condolence at thevisitation and all the calls and cardsgave a great sense of comfort to ourwhole family. The beautiful mumplanter sent to the funeral home wasa great memorial for Mom. Fall washer favorite time of the year and sheenjoyed looking at all the fall plants,especially all the different colors ofchrysanthemums.

It is an honor for me to work at sucha caring place.

Gratefully,Janet

’Tis the Season, Ladies! TheWEDG will gather at Fischer’sRestaurant for its annual AdventDinner. The dinner is set forThursday, December 4th, at 6:30p.m. We will order off the menu.Fischer’s is located at 2100 WestMain in Belleville (233-1131).

The Women’s EcumenicalDining Group is open to all women18 years of age and above. Comeone, come all! Please call in yourreservations to the church office(233-6320) by Monday, December1st to allow for an accurate headcount. Come for good fun, goodfood, and good conversation.

Wonderful Life?Tim Paeltz is working on the

details of putting on a radio showversion of It’s a Wonderful Life hereat St. George’s. Keep your dial tunedto the Sunday announcement stationfor updates.

Editor’s Note: Tim may be remembered byparishioners as the Director & Narrator ofthe outstanding Epiphany Pageant writtenseveral years ago by his incredibly talentedand lovely wife. Or maybe not.

Can you sing, walk, and read ahymnal at the same time? If yes,you can join the Adult Choir. (Thewalking part is not absolutelyessential.) Talk to Nancy Ypma.

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NEWS & NOTES

Oct 30-Nov 2 Tres Dias-Women, St. Louis, 80Nov 5 Chaminade College Prep, St. Louis, 75Nov 6-9 Re-Evaluation Counseling, St. Louis, 40Nov 7-8 Lemay Church of Christ, St. Louis, 40Nov 7-10 American Sewing Guild, St. Peters, MO, 13Nov 8-9 St. Francis Xavier College Church, SLU, 20Nov 10-11 Needle Navigators, St. Louis, 10Nov 13-15 Living the Word Church, O’Fallon, IL, 25Nov 13-16 Cathy Sexton Quilters, Valley Park, MO, 20Nov 14-16 Donna Kurk Scrapbookers, Imperial, MO, 12Nov 14-16 Many Hearts Yoga, St. Charles, MO, 25Nov 21-23 St. Louis Calligraphy Guild, 14Nov 21-22 New Life Community Church, East St.Louis, IL,12Nov 21-22 Soul Esteem Center, Maryland Heights, MO, 27Nov 21-22 Diocese of Belleville, Liturgical, 12Nov 22-30 Personal/Private Retreat, 01Nov 23-25 Visitation Academy, St. Louis, 71Nov 26-30 American Meditation Society, Boling Springs, PA, 25

November Retreatants at ToddhallCall Mary Mohrman (222-1587)

or Viv Gillispie (233-4153) togive a few hours of yourservice to this ministry.

If you have not received your pledge card by thetime you read this newsletter, let the church office know.A card will be mailed out to you at once.

If you have received your pledge card, please mailit, completed, to the church office as soon as possible.

The Vestry does not know or care how much anyindividual or family unit pledges. The Vestry does want toknow how much the parish altogether will have to workwith every month so the 2009 budget can be figured out.

Just Do It

Time?

Treasure?

Talent?

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St. George’s

Priest-in-ChargeThe Rev. Dale Coleman233-6320 (213-6071)

Senior WardenTom Boschert222-9051

Parish WardenBrian Maves

Administrative AssistantJanet Koch

Parish SecretaryRoselle Derfler

Music DirectorNancy S. Ypma, D.Mus.234-1947

New Member MinistryJoan Barnes233-0735

Rector EmeritusThe Rev. CanonElliot H. Blackburn

Holy EucharistSundays 8 and 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.

Church SchoolSundays (Sept. through May)9 to 10:10 a.m.

NurserySundays9 a.m. to noon

St. George’s Dragon deadline is the third Sunday of the month before issue month. Dragon fodder may be e-mailedto the editor or to the church office or placed in the folder marked “Dragon” in the wall file on the landing betweenclassrooms and offices.

Editor: Terry Paeltz tntpaeltz@wisperhome.com Contributing Artist: Mrs. Charles McConnell (Sue)

While You’re at the Store...

The Community Service Commission is collectingsupplies for Bethany Place from Sunday October 26ththrough Sunday November 2nd. The Place’s wish listincludes:

toothbrushes, toothpaste,mouthwash,deodorant,body lotion,shaving cream, razors,hair brushes, combs,shampoo, conditioner,bleach,laundry detergent,housecleaning supplies,umbrellas,and just any everyday essentials.

We gratefully appreciate the partnership we have formedthrough the years and the contributions you have made toBethany Place. We keep looking towards the future,hoping for fewer clients and better funding; until that timewe are indebted to you for your support.

A container will be in the Canterbury Room.

The Newsletter of Saint George’s Episcopal Church

Volume 44, No. 11 November 2008 Belleville, Illinois

Opportunities...2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks...4, 5, 7

Schedules...3, 8

Days to Celebrate...5

Transitions...7

Inside

St. George’s Parish Mission? To Love and Serve the Lord and our Neighbors as Ourselves

S George’s Dragont.

Turn Back the

Hands of Time!

Daylight Saving TimeEnds at 2 a.m. onSunday, Nov. 2nd

416For the beauty of the earth,For the beauty of the skies,For the love which from our birthOver and around us lies,

Christ our God to thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise.

For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,Hill and vale, and tree and flower,Sun and moon, and stars of light,

Christ our God to thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of ear and eye,For the heart and mind’s delight,For the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight,

Christ our God to thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of human love,Brother, sister, parent, child,Friends on earth, and friends above,For all gentle thoughts and mild,

Christ our God to thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise.

--F. S. Pierpont