St. George’s graduating high school seniors participated in the worship service Sunday, May 5, received gifts from the parish and rector and were congratulated at a reception held in their honor following the service. Receiving their gifts from Fr. Gary Sturni are: L to R: Gregory Hurley, Jr., Joshua Patterson, Charles Bettendorf , Daniel Camuti, Anne Taylor, Jason Cowen and Clarke Blocker. Not present were Katrina Timmerman and Kassi Curie.
Approximately 150 people turned out Saturday night, May 4th for St. George’s Wine and Cheese Tasting Fundraiser. Parish members and guests enjoyed learning about and sampling a superb selection of California wines and cheeses with presentations by Brett Randall of Star Distributors and Anita Kaul. There was an exhibit and sale of paintings by guest artist Knox Everson and a silent auction of wines from members’ private collections with proceeds of $800 going to the Collierville Food Pantry. Fundraising totals for the church are not yet available. Jim Haddon and his committee, once again did an outstanding job of organizing this fun fundraising event. Committee members were: Bob Phelps, Jim McLaughlin, John & Mona Foy, Cyd Mosteller, Dan Lange, Kenny Kyle, David Daniels and Rell Flowler.
Some scenes from the event: Grant Bales chats with guests; Pablo Merced and Cyd help Brad Black select wine and cheese to taste; somiliers Trish & Dan Lange, Mona Foy and chairman Jim Haddon
Each year the parishioners of St. St. George’s Episcopal Church, whose patron saint, St. George, is also a patron saint of England, pay light-hearted homage to our Anglican heritage by holding a lawn party on the garth to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on a Sunday in June. This year we will celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a party on Sunday, June 16 following the 10:30 am Holy Eucharist. The celebration will include a Queen (parishioner Greta Coger standing in for HRM the Queen), colorful hats, the Sanctifica Wind Ensemble playing favorite English hymns and “olde english songs,” and an ice cream social. You are invited to don your favorite garden party hat or festive head gear and join us for the festivities.
Here's some photos from last year's event.
(1) Sanctifica woodwinds in hats (2) Stan Sampson, Verlinda Henning and John Hannum display their "colors" and hats (3) Last year's Royal Couple, Prince Charming and Queen Mary Margaret (aka Greg & Mary Margaret Hurley) with Fr. Gary and Cindy Sturni
Art works featuring "The Memphis Ten" will open at the St. George's Art Gallery, beginning April 21, 2013 and extending through June 16, 2013. A reception for the artists willbe held on Friday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. in the church parish hall. The Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Who are the Memphis Ten? A musical group? No. A Lacrosse team? Guess again. "The Memphis Ten" are a group of ten very talented and diverse women artists, who, through the love of painting, meet every other month to discuss, critique and share their artistic endeavors. How did they begin? Approximately 15 years ago, ten local artists sharing a strong interest in their similar artistic energies, came together as a group and formed "The Memphis Ten". Six of the original members, Peggy Pollard Felsenthal, Nancy Hunter, Barbara Lieberman, Marty McKee, Betty Peyton and Virginia Schoenster continue to be actively involved . Additional new members this year include Betsy Bird, Sharon Grinspan and Ann Hylah Warner. Over the years these artists have attended regular art critiques and workshops leading them to opportunities for the exhibition of their work in local restaurants, businesses and art galleries.
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