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Fr. Robert Laws - Rector

rectorstmartinsnj@gmail.com

September 13, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 20: Vestry Meeting

September 27, 10:30 a.m.: Blue Mass to Honor Law Enforcement with Picnic (only one service) and Bake Sale

October 4, 10:30 a.m.: Red Mass to Honor Legal Profession

October 4, 4 p.m.: St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals

October 25: Gentle Prayer for Everyone, followed by Potluck Dinner

November 1, 9:30 a.m.: Prayers for the Departed in the Memorial Garden

November 8, 10:30 a.m.: Mass to Honor Our Veterans

November 15: St. Martin's Day/Patronal Feast Day

November 29, 4 p.m.: Gentle Prayer for Everyone, followed by Potluck Dinner

SEPTEMBER 27: BLUE MASS PICNIC

We need many volunteers for our law enforcement picnic. The church will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks. We need volunteers to set up tents, tables, and chairs, and then for cleanup. Let's show off St. Martin's hospitality!

BLUE MASS SIGN UP SHEET

"COFFEE HOUR"

Thanks to the people who substituted for our regular coffee hour hosts this summer. Our regular coffee hour will begin again on October 4th.

CRITICAL NEED OF ALTAR SERVERS, THURIFERS, AND CRUCIFERS

We are in critical need of altar servers, especially someone to be trained to serve as a thurifer, at least one more crucifer, and people to read the Lessons/Prayers of the People during Mass. While anyone who feels a call to do any of these acts of service should contact Father Rob, women are especially encouraged to consider serving in these important ministries.

Parish Prayer List Webpage

OUTREACH

There is a container on the table in the narthex for quarters for Laundry Love.

The Food Bank is in great need of food items, paper goods, and toiletries for our neighbors in Somerset County. We especially want to focus on personal items and cleaning products, such as toothpaste, feminine products, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc. Cash and checks are also greatly appreciated. There’s always a container on the stairs leading up to the choir loft.

ALTAR FLOWERS AND SANCTUARY CANDLES

Altar flowers and sanctuary candles may be offered in memory of someone or in thanksgiving for a person, event, or special occasion. The suggested offering for altar flowers is $55 per arrangement. The suggested offering for a sanctuary candle is $15. Please email the office with details of the person or occasion you wish to honor.

PRAYER LIST

Please send your prayer intentions to Philip at philip.muniz@gmail.com. Please specify whether your request is for 30 days or long-term. If you want a name removed, you can email Philip.

SHORT-TERM INTENTIONS

Stephen, Larry, Joanne, Joe, Colleen, Patrick, Steve, Brother Thomas, Stacy, Juanita, Aiden, Jeff Mostwill Sr., Linda, David, Brian, Bryan

LONG-TERM INTENTIONS

(Ongoing)

Michael, Ben, Brenda, Adam, Bridget, Richie, Hector, Michael, Brent M., Anna Rose, Joe, Pat, Brian, Pete, Laura, Amy, Juan, Joan, Camille, Barbara, Tim

FOR THE DEPARTED

Judy, William, Graham, Delcia, Mary Lou, Fred, Jacquie, Pat, Diane, Maureen, Jane, Erten, Sandra, Mary, Frank, Joseph, Ian, Jeff K., Vera, Darlene, Denise

RECYCLE/REUSE

We are always collecting the following items:

Shopping Bags
Empty Pill Bottles with all plastic lids
Styrofoam (no food containers)
Yarn
Unusable pens/markers/pencils
Kitchen items (no furniture)
Books

Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin.

ST. MARTIN'S ON YOUTUBE

You can still see the live stream on our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/SaintMartinsEpiscopalChurchBridgewaterNJ

https://www.youtube.com/@st.martinsepiscopalchurchnj

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

1350 Washington Valley Road

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Phone: 908-526-1350

Church office email: stmartinschurchnj@gmail.com

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