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This Sunday: May 10, 2026
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Baptism & Holy Eucharist: Rite II
| O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. | | | |
Graduation Recognition
In the last few years, we have embarked on a tradition of recognizing our high school and college graduates in service. We read their names, have a little gift for them, and celebrate their achievements in Coffee Hour.
To prepare for this service on Sunday, May 17, please send to Beth Van Emburgh:
- Graduate Name
- High School or College
- School/Program they will be attending in the Fall, if applicable
- Senior portrait for the slide show that will rotate during coffee hour
Please let us know if you will be in attendance on Sunday, May 17th.
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Large Print Bulletins
Did you enjoy the large print bulletins on Easter Sunday? The ushers will have a few large print bulletins for use during the worship service. Feel free to ask for a copy.
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Moms Group is back for our spring session! Join us Thursdays at 10:30am to discuss the upcoming Sunday's Gospel against a backdrop of all the mom things that the end of the school year has to offer. We'll wrap up the year with a fun Moms Night Out. Questions? Email Catherine Olivo at catherineouttenolivo@gmail.com or Elena Croy at ebcroy@gmail.com.
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Prepare The Way Capital Campaign
Pledge Update
Just 24 Pledges Needed to Reach Our Goal
To date we have received 76 pledges totaling a commitment of $2,533,859. The estimated cost of the projects is $2.6 million. Please pledge! There’s still time to help us complete the campaign goal of 100 pledges. Please fill out and return a pledge card today, or pledge online using the link below.
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Campaign Prayer
Almighty and everliving God, just as your prophet John the Baptist came as a messenger to prepare the way of the Lord, you call us to that very same ministry. May all your faithful people who gather here to worship your Son be devoted caretakers of this sacred space so that we and future generations may know the Good News of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be honor, praise, and glory, now and forever. Amen.
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5 PM Contemplative Eucharist & Fire-pit
Our 5 PM Contemplative Eucharist will now be held monthly, followed by a potluck-style family dinner & fire-pit. Join us May 24 for prayer, worship & fellowship.
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St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation (CDC), Paterson, NJ
Volunteers needed–Men’s Shelter
This is a great opportunity for a student needing volunteer hours to donate time cooking and serving or to serve prepared food from a restaurant or deli. Food expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of a receipt to the office. The St. Elizabeth’s tax exempt form is available in the office. Students, put your school holiday to good use and serve these men who are trying to right their lives!
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This Sunday
Our scheduled Church School lesson this Sunday is "The Promise of the Holy Spirit", based on our lectionary reading of John 14:15-21 where Jesus promises that even though he must go away (whether to the cross and tomb or to be with his Father), the disciples will not be left alone, like orphaned children. God will send “another Advocate”—another helper, supporter, defender, comforter—to be with them. Then Jesus reminds the disciples—and us—that by following his commandments to love one another, we will be living in his very presence, even when he is not physically here.Church School begins upstairs at 9:30 am and children will meet with parents following Children's Chapel in time to rejoin worship prior to the Holy Eucharist.
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Upcoming Events:
5/17/26 - Graduate Recognition & Family Worship Service
5/17/26 - YPF
5/30/26 - Confirmation Service, St. Matthew's, Paramus
| | We welcome the joyous noise of our youngest worshipers! For those that need a little more wiggle room, our second floor nursery is open for ages 3 and under. | |
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT NURSERY
Please note that we have age restrictions for our nursery. On Sundays when we have Children's Chapel, our nursery is for ages 3 and under. Older children, especially those who are Church School aged, are expected to join their parents in worship following Children's Chapel.
Our nursery strives to maintain a safe environment with appropriate staff to child ratios, and when older children arrive our attendant can not safely watch the toddlers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Acolytes Needed!
Serving is worship is an active way to express faith and learn more about the Episcopal Church. We are always looking for 4th grades and up to serve as crucifers, torch bearers and lectors. We are in immediate need for many upcoming services.
Each time the youth serve, they earn two service hours for school. Also starting this year, the acolyte who serves the most will earn a gift card of their choice!
Sign up HERE for upcoming services.
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Join our Leadership Team
In the fall, we will be in need of new members of our Church School Leadership team! We have several leaders graduating or moving at the end of this year.
All materials are provided, including lesson, reading, talking points, activities, and craft ideas. Teens in 9th and 10th grade who are Confirmed may volunteer with an adult. Teens in 11th and 12th grade who are Confirmed may volunteer in pairs. All volunteers must complete the required Safe Church training. Classes will start in mid-September. Contact Beth with any questions about helping with our Church School programs!
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2026 Summer Camp Dates for Sleep Away Camp @ Cross Roads in Port Murray, NJ are Announced and Registration is Open
Early Bird & Bring a Friend Discounts currently available for registration
Theme: Wear Love
"So in Christ we, through many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." - Romans 12:5
Camps: Youth Camp, Confirmation Camp, Senior High Week, Mini Camp, Adventure Camp, Leadership Lab, Leaders-in-Training, SEEK, Family Camps
Camps begin July 5 through August 16.
Camps are available for those completing 1st grade through 12th grade.
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Attend an Open House
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
| | Summer Employment Opportunities available for those Ages 16+ | | |
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is on Zoom only, Monday through Friday at 8:30am
Meeting ID: 858 4728 7483 Password: Morning
Questions? Contact Jim Alimena at jim.alimena@gmail.com
At St. Elizabeth’s, Morning Prayer follows the Rite I order in The Book of Common Prayer. People participate in the twenty minute service in many ways. Some listen while commuting on public transportation or eating breakfast with their audio on mute and video off. Others participate by saying the responses of the people or reading one of the lessons. Parishioners Jim Alimena, Peter Angelica, Mary Hayes, Don Taylor and Denise Vollkommer rotate leading the liturgy. Prayers and thanksgivings focus on families, children, education, the parish, the sick and the nation. All are welcome.
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Google Drive for Photos
Do you have photos from St. E's events? You can download the photos onto St. E's Google drive. Use the button below to access the Google drive.
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Name Tags
Did you bring your magnetic name tag home? Please return it to the white boards by the elevator.
Have you lost your name tag? Is it broken in some way? Do you have two?
Email Stephanie to replace lost name tags or create new ones. sdoyle@stesridgewood.org
Leave broken parts or extras on Stephanie's desk with a note. Thanks!
| | SCAM ALERT: The Rectors and Parish Staff will NEVER ask you to buy gift cards or money orders. | | |
Community Thrift Shop
Accepting spring clothing, shoes, books, toys, linens, & beauty items. Donation hours: Mondays, 8:30 AM–12 PM. Limit: two kitchen-size bags. Please label all donations with account #4—St. E’s receives a percentage of sales. Shopping hours: Tues, Thurs & Sat, 10 AM–4 PM. Cash only. 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park.
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Forward Day by Day: Daily Devotions for Disciples:
May / June / July 2026
Copies of the May / June / July 2026 issue are available on the table outside Rev. Melina's office in the foyer leading to the Parish Hall. Please be sure to leave a donation to cover the cost of print copies.
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You can download the free app to Apple Devices. Forward Day by Day offers prayer on the go—daily spiritual practices for busy people. In English and Spanish. The app includes the daily meditation from Forward Day by Day, as well as all daily prayers from The Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, and the daily scripture readings from the lectionary. Integrated podcasts allow users to listen within the app as they read. Display preferences provide various fonts and text sizing options. Forward Day by Day is an offering of Forward Movement, a ministry of the Episcopal Church.
You can also visit their website:
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Bring Joy to Our Community
Volunteer for Coffee Hour
To continue this cherished time of fellowship, we need your help!
Each Sunday after our 10am worship service, we gather in Parish Hall to connect with fellow parishioners over coffee, tea and light refreshments. Volunteers make the coffee, provide food and clean up. Please check the sign up for the dates in which we need hosts.
For simple coffee hour instructions and how to get started, please click here.
If you are new to hosting coffee hour we have experienced hosts who are happy to partner with you. Please contact Sandy Sullivan (sullivansandy6@gmail.com) and we will match you with an experienced guide!
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Prayer List
Our Prayer List has been refreshed for the beginning of Lent. It will be refreshed again at Pentecost.
To add names to the prayer list, please contact Stephanie at sdoyle@stesridgewood.org, or fill out the online form found below.
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Need to submit a prayer request to the church? Not only can you do it on our website or by contacting the church office, you can now also fill out a prayer card and place it in the Prayer Request Box outside of the clergy offices. You can submit names for the Parish Prayer List, or ask for requests to be kept confidential and only be seen by the clergy.
Email and online requests are great, but sometimes you may want to go retro with your prayer requests and use pen and paper!
However you reach out, know that your clergy are here to pray for you.
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Lost & Found
There is a box on the desk outside the Parish office containing small items. If you are missing anything, please look there.
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Meals Ministry
Our St. Elizabeth's community inreach includes a meals ministry. Food can be a source of comfort and support for you/your family during challenging times such as stressful situations, illness, post-surgery, or following the birth of a child. Our team of volunteers will deliver meals to your residence so that you and your family can focus on healing and togetherness without the added time demands of meal prep.
After years of faithful and gracious efforts by Mary Wynn Seiter, stewardship of our meals ministry has transitioned to Gaye Thurston and Karla Tombaugh.
Need help? If you are in need of support, please reach out to Andy and Melina to initiate the process. Gaye or Karla will then connect with you to obtain information that will help them set up a meal schedule for you (e.g., dietary restrictions, likes/dislikes, # days/week and the length of time that support is needed). Delivery can be coordinated to accommodate your preferences: for example, you might enjoy a short social visit with the food delivery, or if you prefer more privacy, food can be dropped off with no contact.
Want to help? If you would like to provide meals to people in need within our community (either by cooking yourself or arranging delivery of take-out), please provide your email address to Gaye (gaye.thurston@gmail.com) and Karla (ktomb833@outlook.com). You will be notified by email when meals are needed (via our management platform "Take Them a Meal"), and can sign up for one or more dates that work for you.
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Hearts, Hands, and Hours @ Philip's
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There are continuous / ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Please use the button below to sign up.
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The Needlecrafter group handcrafts blankets for every child baptized at St. Elizabeth's. This Ministry is a group of caring hands and prayerful hearts, coming together to knit and crochet cozy blankets for those being welcomed into the family of faith. Each blanket is lovingly handmade as a symbol of warmth, comfort, and God’s embrace, and is gifted to families during their child’s baptism. And we have several baptisms on the horizon!
Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just learning, all are welcome to join this meaningful ministry of love and stitches. Our experienced needlecrafters provide the yarn and lessons, if needed. You can join the regular group at 10 am on Thursdays, or join the multi-generational evening group, meeting Wednesday evenings at 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact Beth Van Emburgh with questions about the Wednesday evening stitching group and Sherry Kock about the Thursday morning group.
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We are offering parishioners the opportunity to request cards of celebration, sympathy and thinking of you. The hand written notes to family and friends are a connection to our caring church family at St. Elizabeth's. Your request may be given to members of our committee, clergy, vestry or staff any time throughout the year.
We look forward to hearing from you with your requests or questions.
Cathy Cardew, Sherry Kock, Valerie Florstedt, Chairperson
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Interested in receiving communion at home?
The Rectors are available to bring you Eucharist and to pray with you. If you’d like to arrange a time, please reach out to them directly at aolivo@stesridgewood.org or mdezhbod@stesridgewood.org.
You can also call the Parish Office at (201) 444-2299 to request a visit.
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“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
Proverbs 19:17
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Can't make it in person? We live stream our services on YouTube
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St. Elizabeth's has a media opt-out policy. Anyone who does not wish to allow the church to use their names or images, or those of their children, on social media must fill out a form. The policy and the opt-out form may be found here. Please contact the Parish Office for more information (201) 444-2299.
Office Hours The Parish Office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am–4:00 pm. The outer doors are locked, to enter, press the button on the building wall near the California Street door and you will be buzzed in. If you need assistance, please call the parish office at (201) 444-2299.
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