Outreach
Outreach is gearing up to make Easter a happy holiday for local children who may not otherwise receive a visit from the Easter Bunny. On Sunday, February 28th, we will be collecting Easter baskets, Easter candy and small toys in the church parking lot from 12:00 to 2:00. In addition, we will be collecting new and gently used children’s springtime clothing. The event will be rescheduled should the weather not cooperate. Thank you.
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Lenten Study
Thursdays in February and March
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Zoom Link for Lenten Study: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88625557684?pwd=RlN6UXZJc2xUR09tbXpDb2ppSS9vQT09
Meeting ID: 886 2555 7684
Passcode: Lent
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In-Person Worship
We continue to make preparations for reopening. At this moment, we are in need of ushers!
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Prayer Concerns and Blessings
- Bruce Linn, a longtime, faithful member of St. Martin's passed away on February 20th. Pray for Jane and her family.
- Linda Virtue is still at Powerback in Piscataway.
- Peggy Irwin.
- Lorna, a mutual friend of Jack & Barbara, is in hospice.
- Florence Armstrong; a family friend of Tim & Anne Marie Galbreath, passed last week.
- Juanita reported that there was a big fire in The Hills near her home
- and that her grandson, Gavin, will be celebrating his 16th birthday.
- Elsie Francis.
- Jenn Persson requested prayers for her teacher/colleague Pat D'Alessio. Pat lost her father this year and her mom passed away a month ago. Pat's husband was in a car accident recently and subsequently had a heart attack.
- Clay Kellam requested prayer for his sister, Christie. She had a baby 2 weeks ago. The baby is fine, but his sister has been suffering complications.
- Lauren Jandak is in the hospital with complications from her Crohn's. She is to undergo surgery on Wednesday.
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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.
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Youth News
Father Rob and Fausto will be leading the Rite 13 group. If you did not receive an email from Father Rob inviting your child to attend, and you are interested, please email Father Rob and let him know of your interest.
Christine and Clay Kellam are the new leaders of J2A. A huge thanks to Chris Abraham for his leadership over the years.
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Job Opportunities
Engineer I and II - Manufacturing Industry (Job Descriptions) Contact Howard Stamato for more info.
Bridgewater-Raritan School District: teaching positions, cafeteria aides, special education assistants, and secretarial positions. We are especially in need of substitute teachers (you need a 4 year college degree; does not have to be in teaching). Contact Alison for more information.
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Lent is Here
Here are a few resources that might help you draw nearer to God as we walk through the Lenten desert.
https://www.lentmadness.org/ Lent Madness is a fun way to learn about the Saints during Lent. 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and Who will win the Golden Halo?people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elite Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move into the area of saintly kitsch. Check out the website for more information. Who says Lent can’t be fun?
https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/reimagining-examen-app/ St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged the faithful to examine their lives and conduct daily, as a way of turning away from sin and toward Jesus Christ. Reimagining the Examen is an app ( available on the ITunes and Google Play Store) which helps you engage with God’s presence at any moment in your busy life, right on your mobile phone.
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Noonday Angelus and Healing Mass
A Noonday Healing Mass will be celebrated on Wednesdays at Noon, preceded by the Angelus. This will be a virtual only Mass, livestreamed on Facebook Live from the Lady Chapel. You do not need to have a Facebook account in order to watch the service. The Mass will also be recorded and posted online for those who can not be present to watch it live. In order to view the live-streamed Mass on Wednesdays at Noon, click the following link on Wednesdays a few minutes before Noon:
Holy Day Masses will continue to be celebrated on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm and they will be announced in advance.
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