Week of March 19, 2023, With St. Martin's
Facebook Live Link: http://www.facebook.com/SaintMartinsEpiscopalChurchBridgewaterNJ

The Leaflet for this week's service can be found by going to
Weekly Masses
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
Sundays at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
(see changes to other schedules below)
Upcoming Dates
April 2nd-April 8th: Easter Week
April 8th after Easter Vigil: Agape Feast (see below)
April 23rd: Murder on the Orient Express
(Women's Group Event at Paper Mill Playhouse)
April 30th: Canticles for Life Concert
May 7th: Newcomer's Brunch
Prayer Requests
  • Maureen and Mike Prendergast's granddaughter, Lennon, is in the hospital with bronchitis and on oxygen.
  • Maureen Prendergast for her upcoming surgery.
  • Carol Kinkead asks for prayer for Liz Eagan who is receiving chemo and radiation for lung cancer.
  • Laura Vernon asks for prayers for Nicole and Dusty McClanahan and their unborn child
  • Jenn Persson asks for prayers for healing and peace for her cousin and her family; Susan, Scott, Leo, and Rocco.
  • Juanita asks for prayers for Jeff Keates
  • Cindy Meyer's brother, David
  • Laura Butrico asks for prayers for Christine Pudimott and Cristina Butrico
  • Marilyn's grandson, Ian, and a dear friend, Mary
  • 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.
Composting
St. Martin's has a composting bin at the back of the parking lot, near the garden that Rob Vernon tends. If you would like to compost but don't have a compost bin, please consider using our bin.
Outreach
There is a plastic bin in the coat room in the Narthex for Easter Basket Donations. We are looking for all kinds of donations including chocolate, baskets, small toys, coloring books, crayons, regular books, etc. At this time we are not looking for Easter Basket grass since we have so much leftover from last year! Thank you!
Lenten Book Study
"Thank God for Evolution" by Michael Dowd
Mondays at 7 p.m. during Lent at Juanita Hawkins's house. Before the book study at 6:30 p.m. come and join in praying the Anglican rosary.
Diocese Event
Thursday, April 20 at 7 pm on Zoom: "Environmental Justice: Building and Equipping the Beloved Community."
Scheduling Changes for Lent
  • Evening Prayer on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm (Facebook Live- beginning Feb. 28)
  • Stations of the Cross at 6 pm on Fridays in the Nave (beginning March 3)
  • Mondays in Lent: Anglican Rosary at 6:30 pm (Juanita Hawkins' home)
  • Book Study 7:00 pm (Juanita Hawkins' home)
  • Wednesdays in Lent: Mass at 6:00 pm (Lady Chapel)
  • Rosary March 1, 7:00 pm (Lady Chapel)
Easter Flower Donations
The beautiful Spring flowers that adorn the Altar, Sanctuary, and Lady Chapel of St. Martin’s at Easter enhance the beauty and holiness of our Church and remind us of the spirit of love and joy the Easter Season represents. We want to invite all parishioners to donate towards the costs of these decorations.

Please place your donations in the offering plate or send them to the Church Office (1350 Washington Valley Road, Bridgewater NJ 08807). Make checks payable to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and please specify “Easter Flowers” in the memo section of the check. Donations can also be made online at stmartinschurchnj.org (specify Altar Flowers).

We appreciate your support of St. Martin’s and the Christmas Greens and Flower Fund. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call the Church (908 526-1350) or email us at stmartinschurchnj@gmail.com.
Agape Feast
After the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 8th, we will have our Agape Feast. Please bring an appetizer or a dessert. Come down after the mass and have a "feast" to celebrate Easter.
St. Martin's School
The Sunera Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of persons living with disabilities in Sri Lanka and to helping facilitate their fullest integration into society. Donations funded the foundation and have been a lifeline for children with down syndrome and other disabilities. The director and staff are committed to helping children achieve their fullest potential through performing art, art therapy, and speech therapy. St. Martin’s school requests your contributions to any art supplies; crayons, paper, pencils, paint, paint brushes etc. for this worthwhile cause. All donations may be dropped off to Nimali at the school. Thank you.
Do you need a cleaning person for your home?
Contact Iveth Rodriguez at 908-381-4733
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