SHIP's EASTER MEAL

SHIP needs volunteers to serve their Easter Holiday Meal at Immaculata High School in Somerville on Sunday, April 20th. They also need food donations for this event. Please see information about this event on the Outreach board or call SHIP at 908.393.9545.

EASTER BASKETS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

We’re collecting items for Easter baskets. Candy, toys, grass, etc. This year our baskets will only go to children who are pre-K through 1st grade. Items are due by Sunday, April 13th.

SIP & PAINT WITH LANI

May 3rd, 3 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with refreshments and painting. Don't worry if you think you're not a painter. Lani always brings out the creativity in us.

CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION INTO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

St. Martin's will host a Regional Service of Confirmation on Sunday, September 28 at 3 pm. Last fall, a class started for youth and adults interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. A new class will begin this spring for those who want to be confirmed or received on September 23. 

Confirmation is the sacrament that completes one's initiation into the Church as one makes an adult profession of faith in Jesus Christ. It is an unrepeatable sacrament, as baptism is, so if you were confirmed in a church with apostolic succession (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Eastern Orthodox Church) you do not need to be "re-confirmed." However, if you would like to officially become a member of the Episcopal Church, you may be received as such by the laying of hands by the bishop.

Please see Father Rob if you have any questions or want to participate in the spring class.

EASTER VIGIL: Agape Feast

After the Saturday Easter mass, St. Martin's had a reception. Agape is a Greek word that refers to God's selfless, unconditional, and sacrificial love. Please bring finger food to enjoy while we celebrate Jesus' resurrection.

OUTREACH

We are collecting donations for the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter at least through the end of March. Food, toys, cat litter, treats, old and clean towels, etc.—there’s a complete list in the church narthex.

We need someone to provide dinner for HOME guests on Monday, April 14.We also need 2 people to spend time with the guests from 5-9 PM that evening.

The Food Bank is in great need of food items, paper goods, and toiletries for our neighbors in Somerset County. We especially want to focus on personal items and cleaning products, such as toothpaste, feminine products, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc. Cash and checks are also greatly appreciated. There’s always a container on the stairs leading up to the choir loft. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Kathy Shanklin.

THE CANTERBURY HOUSE

The Canterbury House celebrates 75+ years of campus ministry at Rutgers University! Come by The Canterbury House on Rutgers Day – Saturday, April 26^th – for an open house from 9 am – 3 pm. We are located at 5 Mine St. in New Brunswick. Tour our student center, reconnect with old friends and make new ones! There will be plenty of food, drinks, and free souvenirs to take with you. We’ll even give an award to the alum from the earliest graduating class! We hope to see you then!

Contact Fr. Scott Russell for more information: canterbu...@rutgers.edu | 732-931- 2932.