Week of August 1, 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
August is St. Martin’s month to distribute food at Shiloh Pentecostal for the Somerset County food pantry.  We are in need of a driver for August 21st. The driver would need to be at the food pantry at 9 Easy Street in Bound Brook at 8:00 a.m. You help finish loading the van and then drive to Whole Foods on Chimney Rock Road to pick up fresh produce and then drive to Shiloh. At the end of food distribution (about 10:45-11:00 a.m.) you return the van to the food pantry.
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!
Prayer Concerns and Blessings
If you would like your prayer/blessing request included in the Prayers of the People, please email your prayer request to Philip at philip.muniz@gmail.com by Friday afternoon of each week. 

  • Jane Linn's grandson, Jacob, and his family
  • Peggy Irwin
  • Mary Irwin
  • Elsie Francis
  • Linda Virtue in her recovery
  • Philip in his recuperation
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 Dinner/Pool Party at Butrico's 12:30 p.m.

August 28 - Miniature Golf at the Golf Range@Branchburg 2 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)
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.
Atlantic Visiting Nurse Association's Fall Rummage Sale
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.
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