Week of August 15, 2021 With St. Martin's
Facebook Live Link: http://www.facebook.com/SaintMartinsEpiscopalChurchBridgewaterNJ
Following the CDC's new mask guidance, the Diocese is requiring everyone to wear a face mask both indoors and outdoors, regardless of vaccination status. They are also discouraging fellowship events where masks have to be removed in order to eat. For the time being, coffee hour will be suspended. Congregational singing is still allowed by masked singers.
Outreach
Operation YELLOW RIBBON
HELP SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
 OUTREACH WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS
FOR HOLIDAY STOCKINGS FOR THE MILITARY
Please place your donations in the bin no later than Sunday, September 12th. We will also be collecting items in the parking lot on Sept. 12th until 1:30.

Suggested Items:
·         Shampoo & Conditioner
·         Moisturizing bath soap
·         Body Lotion
·         Oatmeal packets
·         Feminine Hygiene Products
·         Soup packets
·         Pouches of tuna/chicken
·         Emery boards
·     Peanut Butter/ Cheese Sandwich
Crackers
·         Beef Jerky/slim Jim’s
·         Hair ties
·         Nuts/seeds/trail mix
·         Dried fruit/raisins
·         Salty snacks
·         Foot powder
·         Chewing gum
·         Hard candy
·         Deodorant (sticks only)
·         Tissues (Individual Packs)
·         Lip Balm / Chapstick
·         Pens
·         Socks
·         Toothbrushes / tooth paste
·         Dental Floss
·         Cards
 
No alcohol, chocolate, magazines, books, hotel toiletries, or batteries. No liquids, large items, or anything with metal. No shaving creams, gels, sprays as they may be restricted.
A Note from Peggy Irwin's Daughter

Dear Father Rob, the staff at St. Martin's, and brothers and sisters in Christ at St. Martin's,

I am writing to let you know that my Mom, long-time parishioner Margaret Irwin, known to her friends as Peggy, died peacefully at her home in Bridgewater on August 5, after being in hospice care at home for a little over a year. She was 94. My Mom and Dad were active members of St. Martin's for many years. Mom served as a eucharistic minister and lay reader while Father Bruce Montgomery was rector. Mom loved the church family of St. Martin's and was still attending services into early spring of last year. While many of her contemporaries have also died or moved away, Mom had quite an intergenerational circle of friends at St. Martin's, so my family and I thought you would want to know of her passing.

We are waiting until a later date, yet to be determined, to hold a memorial service for my Mom and to have her ashes interred on the grounds of St. Martin's, where her Mom's and my Dad's ashes are already interred.

In the meantime, here is a link to Mom's obituary at the site for Van Arsdale Funeral Home in Somerville:


Please share this information with the congregation of St. Martin's.

My family and I are thankful for the rich life in Christ that my Mom experienced in the family of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Along with my brother Dave and my sister Kate and our families, we have many fond memories of attending services and special events at St. Martin's over the years.

Please let us know if you have any questions or need any more information.

Warmly,
Mary Irwin Moore
Blacksburg, Virginia
Prayer Concerns and Blessings Please email your prayer request to Philip at philip.muniz@gmail.com by Friday afternoon of each week. 

  • Peggy Irwin's family
  • Yvonne Comeau's family
  • Jane Linn's grandson, Jacob, and his family
  • Mary Irwin
  • Elsie Francis
  • Linda Virtue
  • Philip Muniz
Help Needed with Fall Family Fun Fest
This is our one big FUNDRAISER for the year and is for the entire community. We are thinking this could be an annual event with pumpkins for all the kids, food, music, games, magician, face-painting, etc. Please consider volunteering for this fun-filled event!
Looking for a Job? Here's a local website that might help.

https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/greater-raritan-one-stop-career-centers
Fellowship Dates
Place them on your calendar NOW!

August 22 - Women's Group Lunch/Pool Party at Laura Butrico's 12:30 p.m. We are asking people to bring appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts. All women of the church are invited to this. You do not need to be a member of the Women's Group. If you plan to attend, please email Alison at randyali@aol.com. Laura's address: 90 Lloyd Road, Bernardsville.

August 28 - Miniature Golf at the Golf Range@Branchburg 4 p.m. with Ice Cream afterwards at The Polar Cub

September 12th - Kick-off Sunday

October 10th - Canticles for Life - AIDS benefit concert

October 16th - Fall Family Fun-fest (see sign up on this page)
Somerset Chaplaincy to the Elderly
For many years St. Martins has been a great supporter of the Somerset Chaplaincy to the Elderly. SCE places chaplains in nursing facilities/memory care units in Somerset County. It’s an important and gratifying role. 
In addition to financial support many members of St. Martins have served on the SCE board. SCE is currently seeking volunteers for the board. Would you please make an announcement in the weekly newsletter and pass along this request. Anyone who is interested can contact me. My e-mail is richard6040@gmail.com. Richard's cell is 908-672-3320.
A Message from the Diocese
The 17TH Annual Bishop George E. Councell Memorial Golf Tournament will take place this fall on Monday, October 11, 2021, Columbus Day, at Mercer Oaks Golf Club in West Windsor, New Jersey. Over the past 16 years, we have raised over $390,000 for the work and ministry of Trinity Cathedral!

Please consider supporting this event by placing a sponsorship or advertisement in this year’s souvenir booklet.
 
For questions, please contact Dick Koenig (rwkoenig225@verizon.net), or contact Patrice D’Angelo, Cathedral Administrator, at the number on the form.
Atlantic Visiting Nurse Association's Fall Rummage Sale
Acolytes Needed
It is the hope that in mid-September, we will once again be able to celebrate a full and complete Sung Mass on Sundays. In preparation for the return of a more normalized routine, Father Rob is looking for those who would like to serve at the altar. Over the summer there will be training sessions for Thurifers, Crucifers, and Lay Eucharistic Ministers. Please let Father Rob know if you (or your child) are interested in serving.

There is an urgent need for Crucifers. Anyone aged 11 and above, who can comfortably carry the Crucifix in procession, may serve as a Crucifer. Youth are especially encouraged to volunteer.

Anyone aged 16 and above may serve as a Lay Eucharistic Minister.  

Please let Father Rob know as soon as possible, so training dates can be arranged.
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
1350 Washington Valley Road,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
www.stmartinsnj.org
Call Us: 908-526-1350
Contact information for Fr. Rob
rectorstmartinsnj@gmail.com or fatherroblaws@yahoo.com