This Week on the Mountain for Sunday, April 9

This Week on the Mountain

Sunday, April 9, 2017

The Sunday of the Passion; Palm Sunday

St. John on the Mountain

Upcoming Events

The Paschal Triduum

Thursday April 13 - Saturday, April 15

The Clergy and Wardens of St. John on the Mountain, Bernardsville and St. Mark's, Basking Ridge request the honor of your presence at the Paschal Triduum. Families are enthusiastically welcome at each service.

Maundy Thursday

7 pm at St Mark's Church, Basking Ridge

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Good Friday

7 pm at St John on the Mountain, Bernardsville

The Great Vigil of Easter

7 pm at St John on the Mountain, Bernardsville

Maundy Thursday at St Mark's

Thursday, April 13

The Last Supper was, as its name suggests, a "supper"-a full meal in which the Passover was celebrated. For our Maundy Thursday observance we will celebrate the Eucharist in the context of a full meal, in a format of worship that is called "dinner+church."

Most of the meal will be provided (Main course, crudité, iced tea, bread, hummus, chicken fingers, etc.) Please sign up to let us know how many to prepare for. And, if you are able, you may also sign up

to bring a salad or bottle of wine to share.

Easter Day Worship Schedule

Sunday, April 16

Come join us for Easter Worship!

After the 10 am service, children of all ages are invited to participate in the Annual Easter Egg Hunt (outside, weather permitting).

8:00 am Holy Eucharist with Hymns in the Chapel

10:00 am Festal Holy Eucharist with Choir in the Church

11:15 am Easter Egg Hunt, Outside

Easter Ham Collection

April Food Bank Staffing

St. John parishioners will staff the Food Bank Pantry each Saturday during the month of April from 9:15 am to noon. Located at the United Reformed Church, 100 West Main Street in Somerville. All are invited, including older children, to help interview clients, bag and distribute food. Click here to sign up. For more info, email Sally Hespe at [email protected].

Adopt a Family for Easter

Help a struggling family this Easter, by providing an uncooked meal. It's easy! Just buy the makings for a meal, and deliver to your Adopt-a-Family. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. For more information, contact Please call Sue Kennedy at 908-234-0267. If there is a particular family that you have been supporting, please let Sue know so that she can inform the Food Bank.

Sunday School Lenten Campaign

Sunday school children are supporting local Girl Scout Troop 60111 by collecting supplies for a children's play center to be built at Grace's Kitchen in Plainfield. The following items are still needed and can be dropped off in the chapel on Sunday mornings or in the church office during weekdays: coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, puzzles, simple crafts, books, dolls, and action figures. The last day to donate is Easter Sunday.

Depression, Stress, & Suicide in Kids Discussion

Wednesday, April 12

Vacation Bible School

June 26- June 30

Children ages 3 through rising 4th graders are invited to join us June 26-June 30 for summer camp. Kids will learn, create, and have fun! Join us for sports, games, music, snacks, Bible stories, and cool crafts. The cost is $60 per child (with a $150 cap per family). Click here for registration form. Teen and adult volunteers are needed. For more info, email Lynn Mitchell.