Week of March 10, 2024, With St. Martin's

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Facebook Live Link: http://www.facebook.com/SaintMartinsEpiscopalChurchBridgewaterNJ

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

Calendar Events

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

March 19th, 1 p.m. - Senior's Group

March 25th - Palm Sunday

March 28th - Maundy Thursday

March 29th - Good Friday

March 30th - Easter Vigil

March 31st - Easter Sunday

Sip and Paint with Lani

Who: You!

When: March 16th, 3 p.m.

Where: Church undercroft

What: Lani will teach us the ins and outs of painting flowers on canvas

Cost: $20 per person includes everything that is needed to paint as well as beverages and appetizers. This is always such a great time to get to know your fellow "artists" and sip and nosh.

Readers for the Easter Vigil

We need two more people to read a lesson at the Easter Vigil (Saturday, March 30 at 8 pm). Please let Father Rob know if you would like to read - even if you do not normally read and would like to read only this one time.

Lenten Bible Study

Interpreting the Holy Scriptures

with the Lens of Love

Mondays in Lent.

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

7:00: Bible Study

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.

Prayer Requests

• From Philip:
• Please pray for healing for Sr. Eleanor Frances, CSJB as well as healing for Jessica
• Please pray for the repose of the soul of Barbara's brother, Bob.
• For the repose of the soul of Fausto's uncle, Jose, and his family.

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

Outreach

• We are collecting items for 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.

• 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.