Troop 815 of Saint George (TSG)
The Legend of Saint George
The tradition tells that a fierce dragon was causing panic at the city of Silene, Libya, at the time George arrived there. In order to prevent the dragon from devastating people from the city, they gave two sheep each day to the dragon, but when the sheep were not enough they were forced to sacrifice humans instead of the two sheep. The human to be sacrificed was elected by the city's own people and one time the king's daughter was chosen to be sacrificed but no one was willing to take her place. George saved the girl by slaying the dragon with a lance. The king was so grateful that he offered him treasures as a reward for saving his daughter's life, but George refused it and instead he gave these to the poor. The people of the city were so amazed at what they had witnessed that they became Christians and were all baptized. Feast day: April 23.
We model the faith and bravery of Saint George as a Catholic man.
Mission Statement
The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. Whether called to the vocation of the priesthood, the religious life, or that of Holy fatherhood, our fathers and sons will take a prayerful pilgrimage together to fulfill Christ's desire for them to grow in virtue and in their Holy Catholic faith as they journey toward heaven.
Meeting Dates
The Troops of Saint George typically meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Some activities occur on Saturdays and campouts occur over the weekend. For additional information, please contact the Captain.
Our Needs
We are in need of donations of either monetary or physical goods. Monetary needs include reducing yearly membership fees, camping reservations, activity costs (e.g. canoe rentals, general supplies, portable Mass kit), and camping supplies. Needs regarding physical goods include camping supplies. Please contact the Captain for these and additional opportunities.
For more information please contact
Captain: Robert Wallace
Email: [email protected]
Web: tsg815.org