Week of November 20, 2022, With St. Martin's
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The Leaflet for this week's service can be found by going to
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturdays: 5:30 pm
Sundays: 8:15 am and 10:30 am
Wednesdays: 6 pm
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Upcoming Dates:
November 27: First Sunday in Advent
November 30: Feast of St. Andrew, 6 pm
December 4-17: Fr. Rob is on vacation
December 18: Greening of the Church directly after 10:30 mass
December 18: Women's Group Christmas Party, 4 pm
Christmas Eve: Family Mass, 4 pm
Christmas Eve Mass, 8 pm
Greening of the Church
We are looking for volunteers on Sunday, December 18th to help prepare the church for the Christmas season.

We are also looking for monetary contributions for the flowers and greens which will decorate our church for Christmas.
Outreach
Sunday, November 27th will be the last day Outreach will be collecting winter coats and jackets, and warm clothing.  Please separate the adult clothing and children’s clothing. Place all donations in the coat/storage closet in the narthex. We will continue to collect food donations for the Raritan food pantry. All donations may be placed in the orange, labeled bin.
Christmas Eve Family Service
4 p.m.
If your child would like to participate in the family service please get in touch with Fr. Rob or Heather Agosto.
Women's Group Christmas Party and Cookie Exchange
When: December 18th, 4 p.m.
Where: Laura Butrico's house
What: Potluck dinner with lots of merriment
Extra: If you would like to participate in the cookie exchange, please bring 2 dozen cookies and a container to bring your "stash" home with you.
Who: Even if you've never come to any other women's group event, please consider coming.
We would love to carpool and we will pick anyone up at their houses if you don't like to drive at night. Please email randyali@aol.com if you plan on attending.
Vestry Change
Chris Bockus has resigned from the vestry. The vestry has elected Kathy Picazio to complete his term as vestry Clerk, and she has graciously accepted. Thank you Chris for your time on the vestry, and thank you, Kathy, for agreeing to serve.
Prayer Requests
  • It is with great sadness, but with the hope in eternal life given to us by our Savior Jesus Christ, that we announce the death of Daniel Della Piazza's mother. Please keep Dan and Teri in your prayers.
  • Cindy Meyer's brother, David, was in a serious car accident and is now paralyzed from the waist down
  • Laura Butrico asks for prayers for Christine Pudimott and Cristina Butrico
  • From Maureen Prendergast: For strength and peace of heart for her daughter Katelyn who is grieving the loss of her father
  • Marilyn's grandson, Ian, and a dear friend, Mary
  • Yvonne Comeau's aunt, Pat Sailer, has many health issues.
  • Healing prayers for Karen Bockus
  • Olivia, prayer request from Fr. Rob
  • Dwight, a childhood friend of Fr. Rob's
  • Audrey, Bill Valiant's wife
  • Bill Valiant
  • Fr. Rob's mother, Evelyn.
  • Bonnie Whalen requested prayers for her 28 yr old grandson.
  • Linda Virtue
  • Chris Semanchik
  • Mary Irwin

Please send your prayer intentions to Philip at philip.muniz@gmail.com. Also, if you want a name removed, you can email Philip.
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