What's Happening, January 2020 Bill Haines, Editor
Happy New Year! Welcome to a new decade. Traditionally, January is the month for our annual resolutions - eating healthier, exercising more, less procrastination. A case in point, three documents we all should have, a will, a living will, and power of attorney. If you have been putting off having an attorney draw up these documents. January is a great month to have it done. Remember, if you don't have a will, you automatically made the State of New Jersey an heir to your estate. Hopefully, your children or family won't have to make the decision "to pull the plug." We can decide now what end of life procedures we want or don't want. I think I'll always have the ability to make my own decisions, but the reality is I might not. By having these three documents, I have made my decision now. The only time we have is now.
Fr. Gorman and St. Mary's will be hosting our second Christian Unity Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 18 at 9 am in the parish hall. Local churches have already responded and they're looking forward to sharing and celebrating our commonalities. If you haven't signed up to participate, let either Julie or Sue Dowling know you're coming.
St. Mary's Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 26 at 10 am in the Parish Hall. There will be only one service at 9:30 am followed by a potluck brunch. If possible, please bring something to share for the brunch. St. Mary's is moving into a new chapter of our corporate life together. We'll review what happened in 2019 and hear the plans for 2020. Please plan to attend.
Many thanks to all the elves from St. Mary's who decorated the church, served on the altar and attended services during the Christmas season. 

Adult Forum continues to meet between the services in the chapel. We completed our Advent study of reading and discussing the four Gospels as written by Magrey deVega's "Awaiting The Already." The group will now finish reading and sharing C. S. Lewis' book "Mere Christianity." Feel free to join us at 9 am.

conTexts led by Father Gorman meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the parish hall. Every week, Fr. Gorman, selects a current event and we discuss the happening from a religious perspective. Everyone is invited.

The final amount pledged for 2020 is $170,315. Thank you for sharing your time, your talents, and your treasure in support of St. Mary's.
Have you remembered St. Mary's in your will?