Week of June 20, 2021 With St. Martin's
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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.
Guidelines for In Person Worship
Following the guidance of the Diocese, the Reopening Committee and Vestry have adopted the following changes to our in person gatherings.

1. Vaccinated people do not need to wear a face mask, nor be socially distanced, but are encouraged to consider continuing these practices around children and others who may wish to remain socially distanced. Vaccinated people may sing unmasked.
2. Some have expressed a desire to continue to wear a face mask and/or be socially distanced, regardless of their vaccination status. Please feel free to continue to practice these measures if they make you feel safer.
3. The Gospel Side of the Nave (left side facing the altar) will be an open seating section. You may sit anywhere on that side. No social distance is required. No face masks are required (although you may choose to wear one).  Reservations are not needed to sit in this section. When you arrive at church, tell the usher you wish to sit in open seating.
4. The Epistle Side of the Nave (right side facing the altar- near the Lady Chapel) will maintain social distancing and people who sit on this side will continue to wear a face mask. This section is appropriate for families with children and other non-vaccinated people, and vaccinated people who desire these extra measures for their personal comfort and protection.
5. If you desire or need to sit in a socially distanced pew, please continue to reserve a pew, following the instructions on the website. There are 5 pews (and the choir loft) available: 2 singles or a family of 2-5 may sit in each pew. When you arrive inside the church, please tell the usher that you have made a reservation for a socially distanced pew, and the usher will help you find a seat. https://www.stmartinsnj.org/in-person-church-sign-up/ 
6. Please remember to print your own copy of the Mass leaflet, or download it to read on your device. 
7. No one will be asking your vaccination status and you are on your honor to follow the expectations of the Diocese.
8. You may park anywhere in the parking lot. You no longer need to keep a space between you and the other cars.
9. Please stay at home if you are sick. The Mass will continue to be live-streamed.
Fellowship Dates
Place them on your calendar NOW!

July 9th - Women's Group trip to Grounds for Sculpture. All are welcome! Bring a friend.

July 19th - Summer BBQ on St. Martin's Patio

September 12th - Kick-off Sunday

October 10th - Canticles for Life - AIDS benefit concert

October 16th - Fall Family Fun-fest
Join the Fellowship Committee
The Fellowship Committee is looking for members. Do you like to help plan events? We are looking for people who can help with any of the following: advertising, decorating, planning activities for both adults and children, cooking or baking, fundraising, etc. As you can see above, we have a few events coming up that we need your help with. Please email Alison at randyali@aol.com.
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. 

  • Tim Galbreath and his mom
  • Jane Linn's grandson, Jacob, and his family.
  • Judy Laidlaw's daughter-in-law’s mother, Maryann Glazer, has just been diagnosed with an incurable form of stage IV lung cancer.
  • Richard Eakin's sister, Ann Camden Galiger, who died peacefully on 6/13/21
  • Peggy Irwin
  • Mary Irwin
  • Elsie Francis - Juanita reports that Elsie is doing well and enjoying her time with her niece
  • Linda Virtue
  • From Juanita:
  • Jeff Keates recovering from operation
  • Gloribel for cancer
  • Gloribel's daughter - vaccine issues
  • Denise Carpenter - strength
Women's Group
Here is a link to the ideas that everyone had about get-togethers for the group, as well as thoughts about the Fall Family Fun-fest Fundraiser. Women's Group Ideas I have identified a potential date for a trip down to Grounds for Sculpture: July 9th. They are having a Butterfly and Blooms walk through their gardens that day from 10:30 to 12. If you are interested, please contact me asap so we can purchase tickets.
Coffee Hour
We need your help!
If you would like to become a coffee hour host, we are asking you to provide a baked good (does not have to be homemade), iced tea and lemonade. Please copy this link to find out more:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OmGee8UI-a_2EYwk8nAQJ-njqVWHZgVsnGLq7uMVvzc/edit#gid=0
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