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The
Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) was founded in 1862
as part of the Catholic Revival in the Church of England. Its aim
was to be, first of all, a confraternity (brotherhood) of men and
women praying and working for a greater devotion to Jesus Christ
in the Eucharist and in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Wherever
possible members of CBS meet together in local Wards for prayer,
worship and mutual support under the guidance of a priest as Ward
Superior.
Blessèd Constance and Her Companions Ward at St.
George's: Sister Constance was a nun of the Community
of St. Mary who, with her Companions, ministered to those stricken
with the Yellow Fever epidemic in Memphis, Tennessee, in August
of 1878. While 30,000 citizens fled in terror, a few brave men
and women remained at their posts to assist in spite of the terrible
risk. More than 5,000 people died of the disease, including Constance
and her Companions. They are commemorated in the Episcopal Church
calendar of Saints on September 9th. St. George’s parishioners
have been involved in the work of the Community of St. Mary and
the Sisters have led our Lenten Quiet Days – thus our connection
with Constance and her Companions.
St. George’s Ward of the Confraternity of the Blessèd
Sacrament has begun to play an important part in the prayer life
of the parish. The present members (called Associates) have formed
an intercessory prayer group, praying every day for those with
special needs. Daily, one of the associates prays before the Blessed
Sacrament in St. George’s Chapel, interceding for those whose
names parishioners have written in the Parish Intercessions book,
and lifting up before God other concerns – local and worldwide.
The intercessions list is in a red notebook next to the tract
rack in the choir entrance to the church. All are invited to write
their prayer requests on the pages for each week. These intercessions
also are included in the Prayers of the People at the Sunday eucharists.
Below is a list of the current Associates of the Ward. Please
contact any Associate for more information:
Cheryl Ames
Ray Beckey
Myna Boyle
Heather Cooper
Betsy Delaney
Donna DiPaulo
Mary Fleming
Mike Fox
Sally Hale
Joanne Haley
Margaret Helminska
Frank Helminski
Cathy Hetznecker
Bill Hurd, Jr.
James Ingles
June Jaquith
Jim Keller
Ken Kinman
Paula Luckring
Gretchen Magnani
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Terri McFarland
Terry McFarland
Cynthia Pound
The Rev. John Pumphrey
Janet Reddin
Pete Ricci
Ruth Ryder
Steve Santangelo
Valerie Santangelo
Rosemary Shirley
The Rev. Brian Smith
Bryn Thompson
Pleasants Tinkler
Mary Lou Toal
Jeanette Toconita
Lynne Urian
The Rev. Ryan Whitley
Janet Wismer
Brenda Ziglar
Larry Ziglar
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