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Blood Drive
Thanks to all who helped out with the Blood Drive. The Red Cross collected 25 pints of blood, which exceeded their target of 23.
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800th Anniversary of the Nativity Creche
St Francis of Assisi created and erected the first nativity scene on December 15, 1223. This year marks the 800th anniversary of this special remembrance of our Lord’s birth. In celebration, we will be filling the nave with nativity scenes from the Second Sunday of Advent until the Sunday after the Epiphany. If you have a small nativity scene that you would be willing to display on one of the window sills, please let Father Rob know. Alternatively, you may wish to create your own nativity scene to display. Small nativity scenes will be displayed in the windows: larger nativity scenes will be displayed on tables along the west wall. Both the Sunday School children and the St Martin’s School children will be creating nativity scenes to display. I hope you all will participate in this special celebration.
During Advent, there will be an Open House so that we can view and appreciate all of the nativity scenes on display. Information will be forthcoming.
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Prayer Requests
- Yolanda Digrius asks for prayers for Helios Matos and his wife, Sonia, and two small children. Helios (40s) suffers from a genetic cardiac condition, has been in the hospital for 3 weeks, and will undergo an LVAD procedure at HUP.
- Barbara Butler's brother, Bob
- Jean Hixenbaugh, Beth's mom, has been moved to hospice.
- Julia Perez, wife of an old co-worker of Randy's, whose cancer is spreading.
- The Wagner Family asks for prayers for Braylee who passed away from brain cancer.
- For the repose of the soul of Anne Marie Verdiramo's uncle, Joseph Verdiramo.
- For Father Rob's childhood friend, pray for the repose of Lisa's soul and for comfort for her family, especially her children and mother.
- Marilyn O' Regan has requested prayers for her sister, Carol, in her last weeks.
- Carol Kinkead asks for prayers for Anna D.
- Laura Vernon asks for prayers for Nicole, Dusty McClanahan, and their unborn child.
- Juanita asks for prayers for Jeff Keates
- Cindy Meyer's cousin, Debbie, is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments for breast cancer.
- Marilyn's grandson, Ian
- Yvonne Comeau's aunt, Pat Sailer, has many health issues.
- Olivia, prayer request from Fr. Rob
- Fr. Rob's mother, Evelyn.
- Bonnie Whalen requests 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.
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Outreach
St. Martin’s needs someone to provide dinner for guests through HOME on Monday, 14 August. The meal needs to be delivered to the HOME office between 9AM and 4PM on 14 August. Please contact Kathy Shanklin at kathyss2424@gmail.com for further information.
Also, the Giving Network (Unitarian Universalist Church of Somerset Hills) will be partnering with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on an event on September 15 and 16 to offer household items (dishes, pots and pans, linens, small appliances) free to those in need in the community. We are looking for donations from community service and faith-based organizations in the area to make this event a success!
Please leave at St. Martin’s by Sunday, 27 August. Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin. Thank you.
Giving Network Donation Wishlist
Household and Small Appliances
- Blender
- Coffeemaker
- Dishes
- Glasses/Mugs
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Lamp
- Microwave
- Pots & pans & kitchen items
- Radio
- Silverware
- Toaster
- Vacuum
- Box Fans
Linens
- Blankets (twin/single, full/double, queen, king)
- Sheets (twin/single, full/double, queen, king)
- Pillows (bed & sofa)
- Tablecloths & Curtains
- Towels & wash cloths (bath & kitchen)
Baby Items
- Car Seat
- High chair
- Stroller
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Mass Activity Bags
For Mass, activity bags will be available in the Narthex for children. Please feel free to use them during the service and return them to the Narthex after mass.
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