St. Paul’s United Church hosts St. George’s Day dinner

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - The congregation at St. Paul’s United Church hosted their first St. George’s Day Dinner on Wednesday, April 23rd. The Rev. Piotr Strzelecki said they’re always looking for a fun and interesting excuse to cook, eat and gather as a community, and this seemed to fill the bill.

St. George’s Day celebrates George of Lydia, an early Christian who was martyred on April 23, 303. He was a soldier in the Roman army, but was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith. He became one of the most venerated military saints and heroes in Christianity.

While The Rev. Piotr came up with the menu in memory of St. George,  members of the congregation donated most of the ingredients and several cooks pitched in to do the preparations for the church fundraiser. The bangers (sausages) were made by Kindersley Packers, and the mashed potatoes, veggies, and bread pudding with custard were all familiar foods for everyone present. However Mulligatawny Soup was a new taste sensation for the fifty-some people who came for the meal.

The name’s literal translation is ‘pepper-water’ and The Rev. Piotr was helping out in the kitchen ensuring it was made according to his specifications. The garlic, chicken stock, curry, rice, chicken, vegetables, diced apples and cream produced a tantalizing aroma and equally pleasing taste.

The delicious dinner was followed by live entertainment provided by the church choir and Clayton Braybrook’s students.