Upcoming Events at St. George for October and November!

Confirmation Classes - Sundays @ 9:00am - Classes are now in progress in preparation for Bishop Grudorf's visit on October 28th - Anyone wishing to be confirmed should attend the classes being offered Sundays at 9:00am in the Parish Hall - there is still time before the Bishops visit.

Blessing of the Animals - Saturday October 6th @ 9:00am - bring your furry or whatever friends to be blessed. Please invite your friends and neighbors. NEW pet food donations and monetary donations will be collected for the Humane Society.

Oktoberfest Supper - Saturday October 20 @ 6:10pm (right after the 5:00pm service) - Dinner Tickets $5 each - Beer & Wine $1 each - Come join us for grilled Bratwurst and Knockwurst, German Hot Potato Salad, Sauerkraut and more! - Look for details and sign-up sheets in the church and parish hall. Be sure to invite a friend and/or neighbor (especially those looking for a church home).

New Member Reception following each Mass - Saturday October 27th and Sunday October 28th - Let Father Art know if you want to make your church membership official during a service on one of these days! Come greet Bishop Grundorf who will be with us on Sunday for Confirmations.

Marion Civic Chorale presents a Patriotic Concert at St. George "SALUTE TO VETERANS" - Saturday November 3rd from 3:00pm to 4:00pm - Come enjoy a wonderful afternoon concert of your favorite patriotic songs right here at St. Georges! FREE CONCERT w/ LOVE OFFERING.

Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck Breakfast - Sunday November 4th at 9:15am - It is important that you join us as we look back at 2012 and plan for 2013 - bring something yummy to share and please participate in deciding the future of our congregation.

Veterans Day Brunch after Mass - Sunday November 11 at 12:15pm - Join us for brunch and honor our Vets! Please bring toiletry items to donate to the local "Vets Helping Vets" organization! - FREE BRUNCH - DONATIONS WELCOME to benefit programs at St. George.

Thanksgiving Mass and Dinner - Wednesday November 21 @6:10pm - Dinner tickets $5 each - The church provides the Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Relish, and Iced Tea. Donations can be made for other beverages - You are encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts to share. Please bring friends especially people who may be alone during this holiday. Please use the sign-up sheet at the church and parish hall so we can better anticipate how many people to prepare food for.

Live Line Health Screening - Thursday November 29th @ 9:00am to 5:00pm - watch for a future bulletin insert with the phone number to call for an appointment.

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