Blessing of the Backpacks: St. George's Episcopal School
Aug
17
10:30 AM10:30

Blessing of the Backpacks: St. George's Episcopal School

Blessing of the Backpacks

August 17, 2025 10:30 am - August 25, 2025 12:45 pm

Each August, we gather the entire St. George’s community for a special gathering that informs, protects, and celebrates us all.

What: The beginning-of-year school ceremony led by the Reverend Dr. Matt Boulter, where students of all ages get their backpacks blessed, meet their new teachers, visit their classrooms, and socialize.

Parents can enjoy refreshments, connect with their child’s teacher, and ask questions at our meet-and-greet, led by Head of School Jerri Thompson.

When: Sunday, Aug. 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Blessing), 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Meet Your Teacher and Socialize).

Where: St. George’s Episcopal Church (Blessings), and School facilities and playground (Meet and Greet).

The Blessing of the Backpacks sets the tone for the school year, and it’s a significant part of the St. George's Episcopal School mission to nourish each child’s mind, body, and spirit — and build an inclusive community.

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Sep
14
10:30 AM10:30

Blessing of SAFE Comfort Bags

Delivery and Blessing of SAFE Comfort Bags
📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
🕥 Time: Immediately following the 10:30 AM service
📍 Location: SAFE Headquarters – 4800 Manor Rd, Austin, TX

We are honored once again to be invited by SAFE to their headquarters for the delivery and blessing of our comfort bags.

This invitation is a meaningful sign of trust and partnership, and we hope many of you will join us. We will depart for SAFE directly after the 10:30 AM Eucharist. Please note: There will be no coffee hour at St. George’s that day; refreshments will be provided at SAFE.

Let us come together in love and solidarity to bless these gifts and stand in support of those on the journey of healing.

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Wednesday Weavings
Jun
18
6:30 PM18:30

Wednesday Weavings

Join us for St. George’s Wednesday night adult discussion group, Wednesday Weavings. We start the evening with a shared salad bar meal, then discuss a reading from our book, A Journey with Luke, and conclude with the liturgy of Compline. Please contact Frances Rickard at fajrickard@gmail.com for a copy of the reading or more information. Hope to see you there. All are welcome!

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St. George's Pub Club
Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

St. George's Pub Club

Join your fellow parishioners in getting to know one another and building community! Very casual social meeting. Arrive when you can and stay as long or as little as you’d like. Bring a friend, all are welcome!

1st Monday of the month from 6-8 pm at B.D. Riley’s

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Mar
23
11:45 AM11:45

Safe Bags Sew-In

The next sew-in will be on Sunday, March 23 after the 10:30 am service in Kleberg Hall. You don't have to be able to sew to be able to help!  We will need sewing machines, irons and ironing boards, related accessories like yard sticks, and many willing hands. Please plan to attend! It's a wonderful community time as well as a deeply valued service. Lunch will be served.

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Mar
12
to Apr 9

St. George's Lenten Supper and Program

“Virtues & Character in a Challenging World” will be held every Wednesday in Lent. Soup dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program and teaching at 7:15 p.m. led by Father Matt, the Rev. Susan Dolan-Henderson, and Mr. Chas Kipp, seminarian. If you can make soup for one of the Wednesday night suppers, please contact Anne Bandholz or Alice Nelson.

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A Birthday Party at St. George's Court!
Feb
1
11:00 AM11:00

A Birthday Party at St. George's Court!

Help us celebrate birthdays at St. George’s Court, our affordable housing ministry for senior adults and people with disabilities. Join us on a first Saturday — February 1, March 1, and/or April 5 — from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Court’s Community room for a light lunch and fellowship with residents. Sign up to bring cake, sandwiches, a fruit or veggie tray, lemonade, a fun activity or just yourself and/or your family by emailing andreagalsparks@gmail.com.

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St. George's Day
Apr
28
10:30 AM10:30

St. George's Day

Saint George is thought to have been born into a noble Christian family in the late third century in what is now modern-day Turkey. As a soldier and officer in the Roman army, he refused to denounce his faith and persecute fellow Christians, leading to his martyrdom in 303 AD. Legend has told that Saint George slew a dragon to save a princess, the King’s daughter. Join us as we celebrate this Sain on Sunday, April 28.

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Coffee Hour - Cancelled for SAFE Alliance Visit & Blessing
Jan
21
11:45 AM11:45

Coffee Hour - Cancelled for SAFE Alliance Visit & Blessing

Our entire community is invited to SAFE to bless Eloise House and the recently-completed comfort bags. We are thrilled and honored by this invitation and hope many can attend. Both blessings will involve the laying on of hands, and our congregation will be joined by the staff and nurse advocates at SAFE as we unite to bless this sacred work. We will depart for SAFE immediately following the service, in lieu of coffee hour.  People can carpool or go on their own. The address is 1515 Grove, and exact directions for parking and location on the SAFE campus will be provided that morning.

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