St. George’s Day – Sunday, May 18, 2025

May 22nd, 2025|0 Comments

St. George’s Day was a flurry of activity in the Stockade Area of Schenectady with a parade before Mass that included the St. Andrew’s Society, the Schenectady Pipe Band, and the procession of Tartans in [...]

Holy Saturday – April 19, 2025

April 21st, 2025|0 Comments

From the blessing of the new fire, Bible readings, and Paschal Candle ceremony, through a solemn Mass, the Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter was long, heartfelt and memorable on the eve of Holy [...]

Good Friday – April 18, 2025

April 21st, 2025|0 Comments

After reading from the Bible, a solemn Mass, and procession through the church….parishioners are invited to acknowledge the cross. A silent watch preceded the Mass between 9AM and Noon (a continuation of the watch held [...]

Sunday, February 2, 2025

February 9th, 2025|0 Comments

The Candlemas Procession and High Mass, followed by a tasty reception in the Great Hall plus a “photo op” of the 10AM Mass participants.

Annual Parish Meeting – Sunday, January 12, 2025

January 13th, 2025|0 Comments

St. George’s Church held their yearly parish meeting in the Great Hall after the 10AM Mass. Fr. Tom Pettigrew presided with speakers including music director Brian Taylor and senior warden David Kennison. This was preceded [...]

Corpus Christi Celebration June 2, 2024

June 15th, 2024|0 Comments

St. George’s congregation witnessed the solemnity of the ceremony honoring the Eucharist at the 10AM Mass, known as Corpus Christi. This was followed by a luncheon in the Great Hall as a gift to all [...]

St. George’s Day – Sunday April 28, 2024

May 10th, 2024|0 Comments

It was a beautiful day for a beautiful Mass at St. George’s Church, honoring our Patron Saint, George the Martyr. This was followed by a parade around the Stockade Area, and luncheon for all in [...]

Easter Week – March 24-31, 2024

April 18th, 2024|0 Comments

After palms were distributed on Palm Sunday in The Great Hall, there was a procession into church. Then a late-night vigil on Maundy Thursday, Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday, Lighting of the Fire [...]

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024

February 14th, 2024|0 Comments

Pancakes, sausages and REAL organic maple syrup was the breakfast du jour after Sunday Mass. Thanks to co-chairs Sandee Hughes and Carol Gaige, volunteer workers who cooked and cleaned up, ingredients donated by various Georgians, [...]

Baptism Sunday December 31, 2023

January 6th, 2024|0 Comments

BABY BAPTISM – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023 To the delight of her parents, family and parishioners, baby Sasha was baptized by Fr. Thomas Pettigrew during the last Mass at St. George’s before the New Year.

The Greening of the Church – December 17, 2023

December 20th, 2023|0 Comments

Parishioners dressed in their “work clothes” and, after Mass, gathered for THE GREENING OF THE CHURCH, where everyone was given a task….whether inside or outside….to decorate for the holidays. Many thanks to everyone for their [...]

Salvation Army Bell Ringing – December 9, 2023

December 15th, 2023|0 Comments

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 Again this year, parishioners from St. George’s Church volunteered at the Price Chopper supermarket on Central Parkway in Schenectady for the yearly Salvation Army kettle campaign. [...]

Choral Evensong November 12, 2023

November 14th, 2023|0 Comments

CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THANKSGIVING – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 A very special Mass was held at 5PM at St. George’s, with the combined choirs of two Schenectady choirs: St. George’s (music director Brian Taylor) and [...]

All Soul’s Day Mass

November 4th, 2023|0 Comments

ALL SOUL’S DAY MASS – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023   The ALL SOUL’S DAY Mass was celebrated at 7PM with our rector Fr. Thomas Pettigrew, guest priest Fr. Paul Hunter (priest-in-charge at St. Christopher’s in [...]

Fr. Pettigrew Signing Vestry Agreement

October 24th, 2023|0 Comments

HISTORIC MOMENT AT VESTRY – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 Our 20th rector, Fr. Thomas J. Pettigrew, officially signed his contract with St. George’s Episcopal Church in this historic moment at the onset of the monthly [...]

THE SOCIETY OF MARY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023

October 17th, 2023|0 Comments

THE SOCIETY OF MARY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023 Mass at St. George’s on Sunday honored Mary, mother of Jesus, whose title was Our Lady of Walsingham. Afterwards, Kevin Decker and Wendy Madelone hosted a [...]

Stockade Art Show September 9, 2023

September 19th, 2023|0 Comments

ST. GEORGE’S GAFE AT THE STOCKADE ART SHOW – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 Visitors to the Stockade Art Show once again stopped at St. George’s Alfresco Café for food (including corn chowder, chili, hot dogs, [...]

Dean Vang Reception – August 2023

September 12th, 2023|0 Comments

DEAN VANG RECEPTION – AUGUST 2023 Sunday, August 27th – a reception was held after Mass in the Shaw Lounge for Dean Marshall Vang, who has supported St. George’s throughout our lengthy rector search. Thank [...]

Miriam Mass August 15, 2023

August 22nd, 2023|0 Comments

MIRIAM MASS - AUGUST 2023 Tuesday, August 15th – The Feast of Mary the Virgin, also known as the Mariam Mass, was celebrated at 7PM with Dean Marshall Vang presiding. Afterwards, a tasty reception was [...]

Diocese of Albany Convention – June 10th, 2023

June 15th, 2023|0 Comments

June 10 – the DOA convention took place today but instead of “live: it was “streamed. Representatives from St. George’s were Anne and David Kennison and Bob Paska….who logged in at 8:30AM for a [...]

Corpus Christi Sunday June 11, 2023

June 15th, 2023|0 Comments

June 11 – Corpus Christi was celebrated at Mass on Sunday, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament through the church.

Choral Evensong May 21, 2023

May 25th, 2023|0 Comments

Sunday, May 21st – 3PM A very special service of Choral Evensong was held on a lovely May afternoon. Parishioner Jonathan Pearson introduced Mike Saccocio, Executive Director of Schenectady City Mission, who gave an informative [...]

Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, May 14, 2023

May 14th, 2023|0 Comments

Sunday May 14, 2023, Crowning Ceremony for the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Immediately after Mass was completed, the parishioners processed out to the front yard of the church where Dean Vang crowned the statue of the [...]

St. George’s Day – April 23, 2023

April 27th, 2023|0 Comments

GEORGE’S DAY – SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023 A rainy day didn’t dampen the spirits of the St. Andrew’s Society or our choir or the Kirkin’O’the Tartans. This was followed by Mass, then a Procession around [...]

Saturday April 15, 2023 – Rectory Yard Workday

April 19th, 2023|0 Comments

Using muscles, chainsaws and other equipment, a group of hearty Georgians….coordinated by Meg Hughes….started outside clean-up of our Rectory’s backyard. Thanks to Suzy and Rich Unger, Paul Smigelski, Bob Paska and Jon Pearson for taking [...]

Good Friday – April 7, 2023

April 11th, 2023|0 Comments

The choir, led by Music Director Brian Taylor, accompanied the entire noontime Mass of the Liturgy of Our Lord’s Passion and Death, including the Veneration of the Cross in front of the High Altar.

Maundy Thursday – April 6, 2023

April 9th, 2023|0 Comments

The Solemn Liturgy of Maundy Thursday began at 7PM which included the washing of the feet and ended with a time of silence and quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Lady Chapel.  

Palm Sunday – April 2, 2023

April 7th, 2023|0 Comments

Palm Sunday, April 2nd – Mass began at 10AM in The Great Hall, including the Blessing and Distribution of Palms. Then the St. Cecilia Choir led parishioners in song and walk from The Great Hall [...]

Stations of the Cross – Lent 2023

March 29th, 2023|0 Comments

FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL 2023 Fridays During Lent: Stations of the Cross is a very moving service during Lent and held every Sunday evening at 7PM following a potluck supper in the Great Hall at 6PM. There's still [...]

English Tea – Sunday March 5, 2023

March 13th, 2023|0 Comments

A very special Coffee Hour was held after Mass on March 5th….in addition to our weekly coffee, juices and pastries, parishioners were treated to a Cornish Cream Tea with tea, and scones with clotted cream [...]

ASH WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 22, 2023

February 23rd, 2023|0 Comments

ASH WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 22, 2023 The Reverend Peter Schellhase was celebrant and preacher at our 9AM Mass on Ash Wednesday, assisted by MC David Kennison. After the sermon, Georgians received the Blessing and Imposition [...]

Annual Parish Meeting Sunday January 22, 2023

February 14th, 2023|0 Comments

Following Mass on Sunday, January 22rd, St. George’s Annual Parish Meeting was held in the Great Hall, presided over by Senior Warden, David Kennison. But, first things first….parishioners enjoyed a luncheon then got down to [...]

Greening of the Church December 18, 2022

January 25th, 2023|0 Comments

Sunday, December 18th – the Greening of the Church took place after Mass with many, many Georgians staying around to help decorate St. George’s for Christmas. It was a “labor of love” for every parishioner [...]

Salvation Army Bell Ringing 12/10/2022

January 25th, 2023|0 Comments

Saturday, December 10th -  Once again, Georgians “rang the bell” for the Salvation Army at the inside entrance to the Price Chopper Market on Eastern Parkway in Schenectady. In groups of 2 and 3, they [...]

Stewardship Forum December 4, 2022

January 17th, 2023|0 Comments

Sunday, December 4th – Jeff Wengrovius, St. George’s treasurer, gave an informative Forum on Stewardship, combining it with an interesting talk on Coin Collecting, after the 10AM Mass.

St. George’s Requiem Mass for All Souls

December 11th, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, November 13th – St. George’s Requiem Mass for All Souls took place during Mass. Once again, Dean Marshall Vang was guest celebrant. David Kennison read the Necrology with Anne Kennison assisting parishioners, Joan Pearson and [...]

All Saints Day

December 11th, 2022|0 Comments

Tuesday, November 1st – On All Saints Day, Georgians got together before evening Mass for their first potluck dinner since the pandemic. It was an hour of great food and even greater fellowship….followed by a lovely [...]

Outreach Forum

November 14th, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, October 30th – Immediately following our 10AM Mass, Georgians took part in an Outreach Forum led by Outreach Chairman, Paul Smigelski. We discussed how Outreach fit into our mission as a church, with questions [...]

Field Trip to Johnstown NY.

October 20th, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, October 9th – Thanks to Meg Hughes for coordinating a Field Trip to Johnstown NY. First stop: Partner’s Pub for lunch. Second stop: Johnson Hall, state historic site of the 18th Century Baronial Home of Sir [...]

St. George’s Annual Blessing Of The Pets

October 15th, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, October 2nd – St. George’s Annual BLESSING OF THE PETS took place at 3PM at the West Doors of the Church, with David Kennison (senior warden) and Brian Hoffman (music director) officiating. 4 dogs, 1 [...]

Art Show 2022

September 24th, 2022|0 Comments

Saturday, September 10th – As usual, St. George’s Café at the Stockade Art Show was a success….from good food, beverages and socialization on our campus, to organ concerts and tour guides in our historic church. [...]

St. Mary the Virgin

August 18th, 2022|0 Comments

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH – Commemorating the Feast Day of St. Mary the Virgin, mother of Jesus….Chris Henry created this beautiful Marian remembrance that was on display during our 10 o’clock Mass. Thank you, Chris!  

Corpus Christi June 19, 2022

June 29th, 2022|0 Comments

SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH – St. George’s celebrated Corpus Christi at our 10AM Mass….with canopy bearers and the Very Reverend Marshal J. Vang processing around the church with the Monstrance and Thurifers making sure to incense [...]

Baptism on Ascension Day May 26, 2022

June 8th, 2022|0 Comments

Thursday, May 26th – Father Thomas Pettigrew, guest celebrant at our Ascension Day (High) Mass at 7PM, also baptized baby Tucker Devis Ceci and walked him around the church to introduce him to attending parishioners. [...]

Dismantling the old float

May 19th, 2022|0 Comments

SATURDAY MAY 14th – Another Georgian workday as parishioners dismantled an eyesore float that had been used in several area parades in past years, and has been slowly disintegrating before our eyes in our parking [...]

St. George’s Day

May 6th, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, May 1st – We celebrated our Patron Saint on St. George’s Day with a 10AM Mass that included the St. Andrew’s Society and the Schenectady Pipe Band. After a parade around the Stockade Area, [...]

Easter Day at St. George’s

April 20th, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, April 17th – Parishioners and visitors alike rejoice in the wonderment of the day and the thoughtful sermon of our guest celebrant and preacher, Fr. Richard Lehmann.  With hanks to music director Brian Taylor [...]

The Great Easter Vigil

April 19th, 2022|0 Comments

April 16th – the Great Vigil of Easter  begins with the kindling of the new fire, held indoors this year because of rain. Liturgy of the Word is read by lectors including Jon Pearson, Ralph [...]

Good Friday at St. George’s

April 16th, 2022|0 Comments

April 15th – A reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ by our music director, thurifer, celebrant & preacher and emcee, with responses from the congregation. This was followed by Georgians’ solemn Veneration [...]

Maundy Thursday at St. George’s

April 16th, 2022|0 Comments

April 14th – Georgians have their feet washed to commemorate Jesus’ washing the feet of his disciples before his death. After the stripping of the High Altar, parishioners spend time in silence and prayer before [...]

Palm Sunday at St. George’s

April 14th, 2022|0 Comments

April 10th – Palm Sunday begins in the Great Hall with the Blessing and Distribution of Palms, followed by the Choir leading the procession to the church where The Passion is narrated by Joan Pearson [...]

Birthday surprise

April 2nd, 2022|0 Comments

March 27th  A combined Senior and Junior birthday surprise after Mass on Sunday….for Mother Lisa Schoonmaker and James Smigelski….as hosted by James’ mother Louisa Carr and music director Brian Taylor. Nothing says it better than [...]

Annunciation Day Mass March 25, 2022

April 2nd, 2022|0 Comments

March 25, 2022 Fr. Thomas Pettigrew was our guest celebrant at a special Annunciation Day Mass that included the blessing of a new Vestment set for St. George’s as commissioned by parishioner Kevin Decker. Afterwards….music [...]

Stations of the Cross

March 23rd, 2022|0 Comments

MARCH  4 – APRIL 8, 2020   One of our important pre-Easter offerings at St. George’s is STATIONS OF THE CROSS every Friday at 5:30PM through Lent. This poignant service will take approximately ½ hour [...]

Shrove Tuesday recognized on Sunday February 27, 2022

March 2nd, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, February 27th -  A tasty Pancake Breakfast welcomed Georgians back to the Great Hall after Mass after over two years of pandemic inactivity. An enthusiastic kitchen staff and several tablesful of hungry parishioners enjoyed [...]

Search Committee gets started…

February 3rd, 2022|0 Comments

Sunday, January 30th – After Sunday Mass, St. George’s Vestry met with Mother Elizabeth Papazoglakis, Transition Officer of the Diocese of Albany, in the Shaw Lounge to officially launch our rector search. It was a [...]

Epiphany January 6, 2021

January 8th, 2022|0 Comments

Thursday, January 6th – The Reverend Thomas J. Pettigrew, rector of Church of the Holy Cross in Warrensburg, was celebrant and guest preacher at our Epiphany Mass at 7PM that included the Blessing of the [...]

Greening of the Church December 19, 2021

December 21st, 2021|0 Comments

Sunday, December 19th – long-time parishioner Kevin Decker spearheaded this year’s Greening of the Church. He commended the ladies who made up the wreaths, the men who set up the outside crèche, and those who [...]

Requiem Mass on All Souls Day

November 3rd, 2021|0 Comments

  Tuesday, November 2nd – The Reverend Father Dale Van Wormer, Jr., officiated at St. George’s Requiem Mass at 7PM for the Dearly Departed on All Souls Day. An innovative conclusion to the Mass this [...]

Wedding of Nathaniel Weisenburn and Angela Marion

October 31st, 2021|0 Comments

Saturday, October 30th – The Reverend Richard B. Lehmann officiated at the wedding of Nathaniel Weisenburn and Angela Marion at 3 o’clock at St. George’s Church. Thanks to (not pictured) Master of Ceremonies, David Kennison, [...]

October 12th, 2021|0 Comments

Sunday, October 10th – St. George’s Annual Blessing of the Animals took place outside the west doors of the church at 3PM with senior warden David Kennison and music director Brian Taylor officiating. Attending with [...]

The May Crowning of Mary

June 5th, 2021|0 Comments

May 2nd – The “May Crowning” (pictured) is a traditional Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May and recognizes Mary as Queen of heaven and earth. Mary consented to be the Mother of God. [...]

Baptism of Baby Piper

June 5th, 2021|0 Comments

May 23rd – The Day of Pentecost at Mass was also the baptism of Baby Piper, daughter of Nathaniel Weisenburn and Angela Marion. An informal celebration followed outside after the formal ceremony.

St. George’s Day April 25, 2021

April 26th, 2021|0 Comments

Sunday, April 25th – Our Annual St. George’s Day was a joyous Mass with bagpipers, and members of the St. Andrew’s Society, and the kirkin’ of the tartans. The pandemic may have prevented marching around [...]

Red Wagon Monthly Food Donations

April 11th, 2021|0 Comments

Sunday, April 11th:  St. George's monthly "Little Red Wagon" was filled with 156 pounds of food and personal care items, and delivered to SICM after being blessed by Fr. Matt Stromberg during Sunday Mass.

April 2021 – Holy Week

April 9th, 2021|0 Comments

From Friday night Stations of the Cross through Easter Sunday, St. George’s was active in-person and “live” streaming so that all Georgians could participate via their own comfort level during the pandemic. Special thanks to [...]

December 2020

January 19th, 2021|0 Comments

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25TH – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at St. George’s. Heartfelt thanks to parishioner Kevin Decker for all his hard work with decorating our church for Christmas with greenery, [...]

October 2020

January 19th, 2021|0 Comments

October 24th – The 152nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany on Saturday the 24th was different this year. Instead of in-person at Camp of the Woods, it was held via ZOOM from [...]

September 2020

January 19th, 2021|0 Comments

Sunday, September 27th – Charlotte Parker Ronesi, baby daughter of Jake and Kathleen (Todt) Ronesi, and maternal granddaughter of parishioners Mike and Connie Todt, was baptized at St. George’s in a joyful ceremony that was [...]

June 2020

June 11th, 2020|0 Comments

Thursday, June 11th – St. George’s Corpus Christi procession brought the sacramental presence of Christ through the Stockade neighborhood thanks to Fr. Matt Stromberg, David Kennison and Brian Taylor. After celebrating a live stream of Mass [...]

April 2020

April 12th, 2020|0 Comments

Week of the 5th-12th - From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, Fr. Matt Stromberg kept Holy Week alive via Facebook: including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. "Thank you" to Fr. Matt, Brian Taylor [...]

February 2020

February 23rd, 2020|0 Comments

Sunday, February 23rd - St. George's had Evensong with preacher Mark J. Dunn from First Presbyterian providing a homily.

Jan 2020

January 26th, 2020|0 Comments

Sunday, January 26th – St. George’s Annual Parish Meeting took place after Mass in the Great Hall. Meg Hughes was appointed Recording Secretary and new Vestry members were elected; Fr. Matt Stromberg gave the State [...]