Fr. Robert Laws - Rector

rectorstmartinsnj@gmail.com

April 20, 2025

St. Martin's Episcopal Church

Weekly Newsletter

Worship Schedule

Sundays 8:15 and 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS



May 3, 3 p.m.: Sip & Paint with Lani

SIP & PAINT WITH LANI

May 3rd, 3 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with refreshments and painting. Don't worry if you think you're not a painter. Lani always brings out the creativity in us.

CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION INTO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH


St. Martin's will host a Regional Service of Confirmation on Sunday, September 28 at 3 pm. Last fall, a class started for youth and adults interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. A new class will begin this spring for those who want to be confirmed or received on September 23. 


Confirmation is the sacrament that completes one's initiation into the Church as one makes an adult profession of faith in Jesus Christ. It is an unrepeatable sacrament, as baptism is, so if you were confirmed in a church with apostolic succession (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Eastern Orthodox Church) you do not need to be "re-confirmed." However, if you would like to officially become a member of the Episcopal Church, you may be received as such by the laying of hands by the bishop.


Please see Father Rob if you have any questions or want to participate in the spring class.

OUTREACH


We are collecting donations for the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter until 4/27. Food, toys, cat litter, treats, old and clean towels, etc.—there’s a complete list in the church narthex.


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. 


If you have any questions, please get in touch with Kathy Shanklin.

THE CANTERBURY HOUSE


The Canterbury House celebrates 75+ years of campus ministry at Rutgers University! Come by The Canterbury House on Rutgers Day – Saturday, April 26th – for an open house from 9 am – 3 pm. We are located at 5 Mine St. in New Brunswick. Tour our student center, reconnect with old friends and make new ones! There will be plenty of food, drinks, and free souvenirs to take with you. We’ll even give an award to the alum from the earliest graduating class! We hope to see you then!


Contact Fr. Scott Russell for more information: canterbu...@rutgers.edu | 732-931- 2932.

PRAYER LIST


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


  • Marlene asks for prayers for her friend, Barbara, who has cancer.
  • David P. asks for prayers for Tim.
  • Fr. Rob asks for prayers for Fausto's cousin, Juan.
  • Yolanda Digrius asks for prayers for Joan Shofield, who has renal cancer and metastases throughout her body.
  • Lisa asks for prayers for Darlene Denise Watson.
  • Juanita asks for prayers for her sister-in-law, Sharon, who is recovering from surgery, and her grandson, Trevor Hawkins Dalley, who is undergoing shoulder surgery.
  • Pray for Ildiko Enterz, who had heart surgery. Ildiko is a friend of Jenn P. and Barbara B.
  • Pray for Yvonne's sister-in-law, Amy, who was diagnosed with leukemia.
  • Pray for Bill Valiant and his wife, who both have cancer.
Parish Prayer List Webpage

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


Please consider bringing your compost to the church's compost bin. It’s behind the playground and the small fenced-in area.


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 

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