Week of November 14, 2021, With St. Martin's
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The Leaflet for this week's service can be found by going to http://www.stmartinsnj.org.
2022 Pledge Update
Thank you to all who have sent in your pledge cards and participated in Consecration Sunday. We have a current pledge of $130,350. If you haven’t sent in your pledge, please consider doing so as our budget goal is $250,000. There are pledge cards in the narthex or you can make a pledge on the website.
Scenes from our Consecration Sunday Chili Luncheon
Thanks to all who participated!
It was great to talk and see everyone's smiles.
Stewardship
Thank you so much for your generous support of our parish and its mission. Many of you increased your pledge for 2022, and many of you are giving sacrificially. The vestry and I are grateful for your gifts of love and support, and for your faith in what God is doing at St. Martin's. Please contiue to pray for the parish and the leadership of St. Martin's as we discern God's call for us. May God continue to bless you all.

Faithfully,
Father Rob+
St. Martin's is
"Adopting" a Family
Marlene Fisczko was contacted by HOME (formerly IHN) regarding a family who lost EVERYTHING in Hurricane Ida. This family is in dire need of everything. The father is currently trying to fix the house while still working. The mom is taking care of her two children. Next Sunday there will be an Angel Tree placed in the undercroft with cards you can choose for the specific needs of each of the family members. Let's make a difference in this family's future!

On December 19th, we will be having a pasta dinner where we will be wrapping all the gifts for the family and writing Christmas cards.
Outreach
We will be collecting used coats on November 21st during church until 1:30 p.m. They may be left in the coat closet, off the narthex, until the 21st. Outreach volunteers will be in the parking lot, across from the front doors, until 1:30 on the 21st should you forget to bring your donation to Sunday services. All sizes of gently used coats and jackets are welcome. Thank you.
Adult Forum
We will gather in the Lady Chapel from 9:30-10:00 am
November 21 - This week we will be exploring Lectio Divina, which is a contemplative method of reading Scripture. We will continue to practice Lectio Divina in the adult forum during the Sundays of Advent. Come join us in the Lady Chapel at 9:30 am.
November 28 - Praying in Color (Creative Prayer)
Thursdays This Fall
St. Martin's and St. John's Somerville are co-sponsoring a new course designed by the Episcopal Church to address the problem of racism in our society. This course will involve reading selected works and watching short video clips from a diverse segment of people all talking about their experience of racism. We will also be engaged in honest, prayerful, and respectful discussions. All are welcome, but you are asked to pre-register by sending Father Rob an email indicating you would like to join the class. Blessings to you all.
Upcoming Dates
November 21 - Angel Tree will be available for our "Adopted" Family; Used Coats Collection for Outreach
November 28 - First Sunday of Advent
December 5 - Saint Nicholas Visitation Fire Pit Get-together, 4 p.m.
December 19 - Pasta Dinner with Wrapping of Presents for our Adopted Family
December 24 -
4 p.m. Family Service: Carols and Communion
8 p.m. Festival Sung Mass of Christ with Incense, Holy Communion with Carols
December 25 - 10:30 Christmas Day  (No 5:30 pm Mass) Lessons and Carols with Communion
December 26 - 10:30 am (No 8:15 am Mass)





Sunday Evening Zoom Meetings during Advent

Advent is the time for quiet preparation of our hearts for the coming of the Lord. In this busy season, it is important to allow time for reflection and peace.

Each Sunday of Advent, beginning November 28, join us at 7pm via Zoom for a few minutes of fellowship and the sharing of blessings, thanksgivings, and prayers followed by a short Compline service.
Prayer Requests
  • AnneMarie has requested prayers of healing for her father, Vincent Verdiramo, who is in the hospital following a possible stroke.
  • Marilyn has requested prayers for Andrea, Stephanie, and Alex

Please send your prayer intentions to Philip at philip.muniz@gmail.com.
Appalachian Service Project
There is the possibility that we will be able to participate in an ASP trip in the summer of 2022. If you would be interested in participating, please let Father Rob know as soon as possible. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Rob.
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