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/ 

Summer Worship Schedule

Sundays



10:00 am ~ Eucharist

Calendar of Events

June 2nd - Feast of Corpus Christi and Pride Sunday

June 16th - Fr. Scott Russell, Episcopal Chaplain at Rutgers University, Supply Priest

June 23rd - Fr. Bruce Montgomery, Supply Priest

June 30th - Parish Pride Family Picnic

July 14th - Blood Drive

Summer Schedule

Starting on June 2nd there will be only one Mass on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. There will be no incense on these Sundays (except for June 2nd).

Fr. Rob on Vacation

Father Rob, Fausto, and Zac will be on vacation from June 10 to June 26. They will be visiting friends in Rio de Janeiro, and enjoying the beautiful beaches and other attractions in that "Cidade Maravilhosa"- and Father Rob will have plenty of opportunities to improve his bad Portuguese.

Father Rob and Fausto will be back for the Mass on Sunday, June 30 - and we will end Pride month with a special Parish Pride Family Picnic, which will take place immediately after the Mass.

Outreach



• Once again the Outreach Committee is volunteering at the food bank. The dates for this year are August 3rd, and the 17th. A sign-up sheet for the August dates will be up this Sunday. The hours for volunteering are from 9:30 am to approximately noon. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Marie Verdiramo.

• 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. Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin.

Sight and Sound Theatre Trip Opportunity

Juanita Hawkins has planned a trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre in October. Please email the church office if you are interested, and they will send you a form to fill out. The deadline is August 15th to sign up.

Old VHS Tapes Recycling

If you have any unwanted VHS tapes, I’d be glad to take them. They’ll go to a facility in PA that recycles them. Please bring them to church by the 26th of May. Any questions, contact Kathy Shanklin. 

Calling All Graduates

Please send your graduate's name to Alison so we celebrate with you.

Summer Coffee Hour



Summer coffee hour will be held on the front porch. Iced tea/lemonade and baked goods will be served. If you can host a coffee hour during the summer, please email Alison.

Audit Committee

The vestry and I are forming an audit committee to accomplish two tasks:

1) Assist with the audit for 2023 and 2) Audit the church books for 2021 and 2022.

Marlene Ficzko is chairing the audit committee and Jim Agosto has also agreed to serve on this committee.

We need one or two more people to help. Diocesan Rules do not permit a member of the current vestry to serve on this committee.

If you have a financial background and can help, please let Father Rob know.

Prayer Requests

• Anne Marie Verdiramo who had surgery yesterday.

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

Parish Pride Family Picnic

We are planning the Parish Pride Family Picnic for Sunday, June 30th. The church will be providing hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages, and plenty of lawn games. Please email Alison if you plan to attend and can bring a side or dessert.

Flowers



St. Martin’s sometimes has flowers left over after special services (Easter, Christmas, memorial services, weddings). Congregants take some of the flowers but does anyone have ideas about specific places to donate these flowers/plants? Many nursing homes and assisted living facilities no longer accept flower donations. Please let Fr. Rob, the Altar Guild, or Kathy Shanklin know. Thank you.

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.