St.

James St George Episcopal August 2019

Church
From the Priest-in-Charge Breaking News

I greet all the faithful The Rev Brian Pavlak

of Saint James and accepted the call to be Priest-
Saint George Church in-charge of St. James St.
in the name of the George Episcopal Church
Lord. I am honored, effective August 1, 2019.
humbled, and happy
that your vestry has
asked me to be your Music in the Park
Priest-in-Charge, for
at least the next
year.

Since my ordination
almost ten years ago I
have enjoyed serving at several churches in the
Diocese of Bethlehem, both briefly and long-term,
most recently for three years as Interim Priest-in-
Charge at St. Stephen’s Wilkes-Barre. Everywhere
that I have served, I have tried to celebrate a
respectful and fulfilling liturgy, to preach an
educational (if perhaps not always inspiring)
sermon, and to support parishioners in their lives
and missions.

Now I look forward to getting to know you and to

join with you in parish life and worship. My hope
is for us all to work together to build up a
community of believers in, and servers of, Jesus the
Christ.

My residence in Kingston, PA is a good forty

minutes from the church, but I should be coming
up once a week to the office where anyone can
come and visit. Otherwise, contact me by leaving a
note in the office at church, or e-mailing me at A BIG Thank You
therev@brianpavlac.org, or phone at 570-814-
9698 (although I may not answer because I leave Thank you to Applebee’s
the phone mostly off - cursed telemarketers!!), but and to everyone who
leave a voice-mail. Blessings to all. stopped by for breakfast
and volunteered for this event. The Flapjacks were
Brian+ delicious, and over $600 was raised.
 Upcoming Events The Good News is “Eternal Life”.
Food pantry –
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Vestry News
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
St. James St. George Church The Vestry met on Sunday, July 7, 2019. By unanimous vote,
it was decided to call The Rev. Brian Pavlack as Priest-in-
Community Meal – Charge. The vestry met again on Sunday, July 21, 2019, to
Saturday, August 31, 2019 revise the Proposed Budget and sign a one-year contract with
11:30 am – 12:30 pm The Rev, Brain Pavlak. It was also decided to purchase a new
St. James St. George Church lawn mower for those of you volunteering to mow the lawn.
Next vestry meeting is scheduled for Sunday September 8, 2019.
Contact Information
Address: 398 Washington Ave Diocesan Convention
Jermyn, PA 18433
Diocesan The 148th Diocesan Convention will take place on
e-mail: ssjandg@yahoo.com
October 4 and 5 at the Crown Plaza in Reading. Registration
Telephone: 570-876-4896 is now open. The theme of this year's convention is The
Website: ssjandg.weebly.com Way of Love.

Parish Communication Training

The Diocese of Bethlehem will be hosting a Parish Communication Training for
employees and volunteers on Thursday, August 1 from 10am to 2:30pm at St. Peter's
& St. Clement's in Wilkes-Barre. Register here. Jane Evans and Ray Poggensee
will be attending.

Weekly Bulletins
Additions, corrections or changes to the weekly church bulletin or church website can be made by contacting Heather Evans
at 570-468-3022 (leave a message) or e-mail Heather at HEvans13@outlook. com.

St. James St. George Episcopal Church

398 Washington Avenue
Jermyn, PA 18433