A community reshaping itself to be
fit for God's purpose
Thursday, July 30, 2020
***WARNING!***
Several of our parishioners have reported receiving email and/or text messages that appear to be from Mark+ or Linda+. They may look authentic, but the messages are rather cryptic or odd. If you have a question about the legitimacy of a message you receive from anyone at St. Martin's, DO NOT REPLY! Contact the sender in a new email or text to verify, or feel free to email or call the church office at 401-751-2141.
In-Person Services Have Resumed
at St. Martin's!
We are so pleased to be able to celebrate Eucharist together again at St. Martin's! The Sunday morning Eucharist is held outside (weather permitting) at 9 am on Orchard Place.
Remember - if you plan to attend Sunday morning worship services, we request that you register ahead of time. Please click here for more information and to register for services. Hope to see you Sunday!
Summer Schedule
  • In-Person Morning Eucharist at 7 am on Wednesdays in the sanctuary
  • Morning Devotions at 9 am will be held only on Wednesdays, Zoomed from the chapel
  • In-Person Sunday Morning Services at 9 am outside (weather permitting). Please remember to register!
  • Weekly Ministry of the Word Webcast with music and sermon will continue to be posted each Sunday after 7 am
  • Office hours will be 9:30 am - 12 noon, Monday through Friday
  • Meditation Hour, usually held on Thursdays, will be taking a break for July and August
20's & 30's-ish Group Gathering
Friday, July 31st, 6 pm
Join us at the Esposito's for a backyard get together this Friday, July 31st, at 6 pm. We'll be ordering take-out from East Side Pockets (Middle Eastern) and you must RSVP if you want to eat! Email Susan or call her at 401-474-2001. In the event of rain, our get together will be cancelled.
Virtual Concert by Steve Young,
St. Martin's Organist
Have you missed the wonderful music provided by our amazing musicians at St. Martin's? Would you like to listen to an organ recital by our own Steve Young from the comfort of your home? Steve will be performing at Methuen Memorial Music Hall on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:30 pm. The concert will be live-streamed via YouTube - click here for access . If you'd like to see a brochure from MMMH and a detailed list of the pieces Steve will be performing, please click here .
St. Martin’s Hands
A Pastoral and Practical Ministry
in a Time of Pandemic
St. Martin’s Hands is a ministry with both a pastoral and practical approach to strengthening our parish community as we journey together. If you feel you would benefit from the services of St. Martin’s Hands or if you'd like to volunteer, please reach out via email, phone call or text to  Linda Griggs ,  Cathy Bodner  at 401-272-6610, or  Elizabeth Welshman at 401-688-7037.
Weekly Prayer List
There has been no more important a time than now for us to unite
in the fervor of prayer for the state of the Union

  • We remember all who are protesting against racial injustice
  • For a commitment to peaceful protest and humane and sensitive policing
  • For a respect for and protection of private property during peaceful demonstrations
  • For an identification and containment of anarchist elements seeking to hijack peaceful protest
  • For those victimized by racial violence - both the violence of actions but also the violence of words
  • For those whose fears of racial reconciliation have been inflamed by false narratives and toxic rhetoric
  • For the reform of our police forces and a rejection of increasing police militarization

Gracious Lord, let us truly open our ears and hearts to listen to and embrace the cry for justice for our black brothers and sisters. For once, Lord, let us be truly present to the guilt of our white privilege and pledge ourselves to work tirelessly for the banishment in our communities of the scourge of racial fear and oppression.

  • Those affected by the Covid-19 virus:
  • Those who are ill or are in quarantine
  • Those who have lost family members or friends to the illness
  • The residents of group homes and nursing homes, including Hallworth House, Bethany Home, and Evergreen House Health Center
  • Everyone who is affected by the economic fallout of the virus
  • Those who are working hard to care for us and provide for us at this time:
  • First responders, nurses, doctors, and health care aids on the front lines in hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes
  • Scientists and lab technicians who are trying to find a treatment or vaccine for Covid-19
  • Store clerks, stockers, pharmacists, truck drivers, delivery people, custodians

  • Those who have birthdays this week: Pat Whitman, Tom McDonnell, Chip Riegel, Peter Freeman, Carolyn Morgan, Maureen Tobin, Gail Peet, Amanda Riegel, Amy Esposito, Jack Nolan, Matt Tucker, Graham Hoogeboom, Irving Sheldon, Marie Edgar, and Randall Hanke

  • Those commended to us: Angela, Eidan, Melissa, Chris, Donna, Jeremiah, Scarlett, Lisa, Virginia, Don, Justin, Eliza, Don, Michol, Mimi, Annette, Douglas, Jean, Patrick, Oliver, Pam, Theresa, Paula, Shirley, David, Ursula, Michael, Sam, Morgan, Murielle, Charlie, Truls, Jill, Christine, Katie, Beth, Linda, Tom, Adam, Chris, Martha, Jean, Timmans, Isabel, Alicja, Neal, Patrick, Jennifer, Mark, Cynthia, Cheryl, Robin, Mariette, Isabella, Ada, Harry, Marvin, Emeline, Gail, Sheila, Cathie, Aldo, Madeline, Paula, Vince, Kirby, Patrick, Annette, Jaymi, Sanford, Alana, Sam, Jess, Tom, Jack, Liv, Tim, Alisa, and Gray
Links to:
St. Martin's Church | 50 Orchard Ave | Providence, RI |02906
(401) 751-2141