January 3 - 9, 2021 with St. Martin's
Epiphany and Sunday Services

We are aware of the audio problems last week, and have been working diligently to rectify the issues. Please be patient with us as we navigate this new process.

We have two services this week. Tonight, Wednesday at 7 p.m. is the Epiphany service. Here is a link to that bulletin: Epiphany Bulletin. Next Sunday, we will again attempt an "in-person" service with Fr. Rob and Kathy at the piano. Sunday's Bulletin.

After the Sunday service, Fr. Rob will be holding a meet and greet in front of the church from 11:30-12:15. Parishioners should go around the parking lot loop, and then pull up in their cars to the front steps. No one should exit their cars. You can introduce yourselves as well as welcome Fr. Rob to St. Martin's.

We are eager to re-gather for in-person worship, but we want everyone to be safe and healthy.

Here is the Zoom link:
Parish Annual Meeting
Please mark your calendars. The Parish Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday January 17 after an abbreviated Morning Worship. Please try to attend so we can have a quorum.

An agenda and other materials will be sent out to you before the meeting.

Because of Zoom restrictions, the meeting will be abbreviated. Instructions for speaking or asking a question will be given before the meeting begins.
Outreach
Outreach is asking parishioners to make casseroles for SHIP during the month of January. Any and all types of casseroles are welcome but those that contain protein are greatly needed. In addition, SHIP is requesting pop top cans of meats, particularly sardines, Vienna sausages, beef hash or any other type of canned meat you find. They receive many cans of tuna but not other meats. They must be the pop top type of cans. If you can drop your donations at the SHIP office (87 E High St. Somerville) please tell them you are from St. Martin’s. They close their office at 2:00 p.m. If you would like your donation picked up and delivered to SHIP please call Marlene at 908-704-9527.
 
In February St. Martin’s will be delivering Valentine cards to Complete Care at Green Knoll. Outreach is asking that parishioners, young and old, participate in this activity. If you are artistic, please feel free to make some cards. If not, inexpensive Valentine’s cards or blank note cards with a message written inside will be equally appreciated by the nursing home residents. A box will be at the church on February 7th for your donations. More information to follow.
Stewardship
It's not too late to send in your pledges. You can mail in your pledge card or use the Pledge Here button at the top of this page. When you click on it, it will bring you to our Vanco online giving page. It only takes a few steps to set up your account. Any questions, please contact Kelly Slye: kelly@slye.us Thank you for your continued support of St. Martin's.

Re-opening Committee Update
The re-opening committee has been working hard to make plans for the future. Please click on the link above to read the updates.
Keeper of the Light
There is a light at St. Martin's that never goes out. We call it the "Sanctuary Light". It reminds us of the presence of Christ who is with us always. During this time when we are not able to be in our building, members of the parish have been taking turns caring for the light in their own home and then passing it on to another member for the next week, until we can all be together again in the church building. If you would like to be the "Keeper of the Light" for a week, email Philip with the subject "Candle" at philip.muniz@gmail.com.
Contact information for Fr. Rob
Fr. Rob can be contacted at rectorstmartinsnj@gmail.com or fatherroblaws@yahoo.com
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
1350 Washington Valley Road,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
www.stmartinsnj.org

Call Us: 908-526-1350