Week of February 11, 2024, With St. Martin's

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The Leaflet for this week's service can be found by going to

 https://www.stmartinsnj.org/services/ 

Ash Wednesday Service

Tonight, February 14th

5 p.m.

Weekly Worship Schedule

Sundays

8:15 am ~ Eucharist

10:30 am ~ Eucharist

Wednesdays

6:00 p.m.

Saturdays

5:30 p.m. Come As You Are

Calendar Events

February 14th, 5 p.m. - Ash Wednesday (Low Mass with no incense)

February 18th, 9-2 - American Red Cross Blood Drive - Sign Up below

February 19th, 7 p.m. - Lenten Bible Study

March 16th, 3 p.m. - Sip and Paint with Lani Montgomery

Lent

During the season of Lent, the Church calls us to be more intentional about doing good works. One easy act of kindness we can all participate in is making a weekly contribution to our basket for the food bank. Peanut butter, canned tuna, macaroni and cheese, are all easy staples, but all non-perishable items are needed.

Super Bowl Squares

Congratulations to our winners! Ended up a pretty good game if not the "predicted" outcome!

Q1: SF 0 and KC 0: Annemarie Verdiramo - $50

Q2: SF 10 and KC 3: Todd Hendrickson - $100

Q3: SF 10 and KC 13: Todd Hendrickson - $50

Final: SF 22 and KC 25: Beth Hixenbaugh - $300

St. Martins: Wins $500

Final notes - if you paid the church directly please let me know so I can track the money! For the winners - let me know how you would like to be paid - I can Venmo or find a different way to get you your winnings. Thanks to everyone who played. Clay Kellam

Senior Mission Group

St. Martin's newly formed Senior Mission will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, February 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the Upper Conference Room and meet monthly on the third Tuesday after that. Please come and share in the fun and fellowship as we plan our future programs. For additional information please contact Len Cacciatore at Lencac@comcast.net.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

February 18th

There is a blood shortage crisis. Sign up below.

Fundraising Committee

We are looking to put together a fundraising event for this year. We want your ideas and expertise for our committee. If you have any experience and can help St. Martin's, please email Fr. Rob.

Guest Preacher: Worshiping with us on the Fourth Sunday in Lent

The Reverend Lionel Pacheco, CP will preach at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, March 10. Father Pacheco is a friend of Father Rob’s and is involved with LGBTQ+ inclusion ministries in the Roman Catholic Church. Father Lionel is a native of Corozal, Puerto Rico. He entered the Roman Catholic Passionist Community in 1987, professed his first vows in 1990, and was ordained a priest in 1996 after completing his master's degree in Theology. He later obtained a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Hofstra University in New York. During his years of pastoral ministry, he has worked in youth and vocational ministry, parish, and prison ministries, and in the Passionist Postulancy Program for new candidates for consecrated life. Father Lionel has ministered in Puerto Rico, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando, Florida, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and in the Passionist Monastery Parish Church in Jamaica, Queens. He currently resides in the Passionist Community of the St. Vincent Mary Strambi Residence in Pelham, New York, alternating the priestly ministry with his counseling practice in Harlem for the LGBTQ+ population, the homeless, HIV+ population, and alcohol and substance disorders.

For more information on the Passionist Community, visit: https://www.passiochristi.org/

Opportunities at St. Martin's

SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT

The school board president serves on the vestry as a liaison between the school and the parish. It is a three-year term and one must be a baptized member in good standing to serve. The school board works with the rector to oversee the school's finances and to ensure best practices are in place to help the school carry out its mission. The new term begins in February 2024.

Prayer Requests

• Prayers for the repose of Fr. Rob's Aunt Frances
• Healing for Michael who was recently hospitalized with back issues

Please send your prayer intentions to Philip at philip.muniz@gmail.com. Also, if you want a name removed, you can email Philip.

Lenten Bible Study

Interpreting the Holy Scriptures

with the Lens of Love

Mondays in Lent beginning on February 19th.

6:30: Pray to St. Anthony's Rosary for healing

7:00: Bible Study: For the first week you need to read Genesis 6 and 7.

Outreach

Starting this Sunday we will be starting to collect for the Easter Baskets. There will be a plastic bin in the coat room for these donations. We need everything you can think of! Baskets, grass, candy, toys, etc.

Confirmation Classes to Begin Soon

Confirmation classes will be held during the season of Lent. Youth and Adults interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, and adults who have been confirmed in either the Roman Catholic Church, an Orthodox Church, the ELCA, or the Moravian Church- and would like to become a member of the Episcopal Church by being received by the bishop with the laying on of hands, should plan to attend these classes. Dates will be forthcoming. 

The Bishop has not set a date to visit St. Martin's. You may get confirmed at St. Martin's when she visits (possibly late in 2024 or 2025) or you may get confirmed at the Diocesan Confirmation at the Cathedral in the Fall. 

Requirements for Confirmation for Youth

• Be baptized and be at least 16 years old (although exceptions can be made if a person of a younger age can express a mature commitment to Christ). If you were baptized in another church, please send a copy of your baptism records to the parish office.
• Fill out the Confirmation Registration Form (available in the narthex)
• Attend Mass regularly
• Participate to the best of your ability in Youth Group activities
• Attend the sessions of the Episcopal 101 class taught by Father Rob, which includes 5 sessions and a mandatory retreat. (It is imperative to attend each session, as these classes have been streamlined from the previous two years' J2A course)
• Complete 8 hours of community service or outreach. You can fulfill this by participating in outreach projects organized by the parish or youth group, or you can choose projects in the community that are meaningful to you. These hours are in addition to service hours one might perform for school requirements, etc. 
• Meet one-on-one with Father Rob for a one-time spiritual direction session.

Requirements for Confirmation (or Reception) for Adults

• Be baptized. If you were baptized in another church, please send a copy of your baptism records to the parish office.
• Fill out the Confirmation Registration Form (available in the narthex)
• Attend Mass regularly
• Participate to the best of your ability in Parish activities
• Attend the sessions of the Episcopal 101 class taught by Father Rob, which includes 5 sessions and a mandatory retreat
• Complete 8 hours of community service, or outreach. You can fulfill this by participating in outreach projects organized by the parish or youth group, or you can choose projects in the community that are meaningful to you.
• Meet one-on-one with Father Rob for a one-time spiritual direction session
• If you are already Confirmed, please send a copy of your confirmation records to the parish office.

St. Martin's School Job Openings

Part-Time Aftercare Worker Needed

Our school is looking for a part-time teacher to work in our aftercare infant room, Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. The teacher would be responsible for a maximum of 4 infants (all over 6 months old). Montessori training is not necessary. Ideal for college students or retired people looking for a part-time job.

Full-Time Floater Needed

Our school is looking for a full-time floater. Montessori training is desired, but not required. The position includes a diocesan pension and a monthly medical insurance stipend.

Full-Time Teacher Needed

for the Toddler Room

Our school is looking for a full-time teacher for our Toddler room. Montessori training is desired, but not required. The position includes a diocesan pension and a monthly medical insurance stipend. See Lisa Garb or Father Rob to apply.