Week of March 17, 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/ 

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

Paint and Sip Artists with their Creations

Calendar Events

Holy Week begins next week with Palm Sunday. Both the 8:15 and 10:30 Masses will begin outdoors on the patio for the Liturgy of the Palms.

March 24th - Young Adults Group, 6 p.m. Chimney Rock Inn, Bridgewater

March 25th - Palm Sunday, 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Blessing of Palms and Reading of the Passion

March 27th - Spy Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

March 28th - Maundy Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Mass of the Lord's Supper, Stripping of the Altar, The Watch

March 29th - Good Friday, Noon

Mass of the Sanctified, Reading of the Passion, Veneration of the Holy Cross, Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

March 29th - Good Friday, 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross

March 30th - Easter Vigil, 8 p.m. Wine and Appetizer reception after mass

March 31st - Easter Sunday, 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt following 10:30 a.m. mass

April 14th - Music at St. Martin's, 4 p.m.

April 16th - Senior Group, 1 p.m.

Easter Flowers

The beautiful spring flowers that adorn the Altar, Sanctuary, and Lady Chapel at Easter enhance the beauty and holiness of our Church and remind us of the spirit of love and joy the Easter Season represents. Place your donations in the offering plate or send them to the church office, and please specify that the donation is for "Easter Flowers."

Seniors Group

Our Seniors met for the second time! We wished Karen a Happy Birthday, and enjoyed cake and coffee and topped off our afternoon with an exciting game of HIVE MIND! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 16 at 1:00 pm. 

Music at St. Martin's

AIDS Benefit Concert

April 14th - 4 p.m.

Free Admission

Please join us for an effervescent musical mix of choral, jazz, and Americana blues-folk featuring the Dan Crisci Jazz Trio, Abbie Gardner, and the Triad Vocal Ensemble. A reception will follow.

Prayer Requests

• For the repose of Jane Linn's soul
• Healing for Scott

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

Young Adults Group

Saturday, March 24th, 4 p.m.

We will be gathering at Chimney Rock Inn in Bridgewater. Email Anna at annabutrico95@gmail.com.

Outreach

• Once again, we’re collecting new/gently used items for the Household Items Giveaway at the beginning of May. Items are due to St. Martin’s by Monday, 29 April. Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin. Thank you.

• The Food Bank is in great need of food items, paper goods, and toiletries for our neighbors in Somerset County. Cash and checks are also greatly appreciated. There’s always a container on the stairs leading up to the choir loft. 

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.

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.