Annual Meeting & Brunch 2024

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Our parish Annual Meeting & Brunch will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Please email Alison if you are able to make an egg casserole for the brunch.

There will be only one Mass this weekend (Sunday at 10:30) to encourage all parishioners to attend the meeting.

Part of the meeting business will be to elect new vestry members and delegates to Convention. The following have been nominated:

Br. Philip Muniz – Pastoral Care 

Juanita Hawkins – Finance 

No Nomination – School Board President 

Todd Hendrickson – Junior Warden 

Beth Hixenbaugh – Senior Warden 

Delegates to Convention 

Kathy Picazio – One-year term

Anne Marie Verdiramo – Two year term

Barbara Butler – Three-year term 

Len Cacciatore – Alternate 

Committee Reports

Hard copies of the financial report and budget are available at the church.

Greening of the Church 2023

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The poinsettias and greenery that adorn the altar and sanctuary at St. Martin’s during the Christmas season enhance the beauty and holiness of our Church and remind us of the spirit of love and joy that this time of year represents.

We would like to invite all parishioners to donate towards the costs of these decorations and also to participate in the “Greening of the Church” on Saturday, December 23 at 9am.

Please send your donations to the Church Office (1350 Washington Valley Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807) and email the church to let the office know of your donation (stmartinschurchnj@gmail.com). Make checks payable to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and please specify “Christmas Flowers” in the memo section of the check. You can also make a secure, online donation here – please specify “Christmas Flowers” in the Fund dropdown.

Thank you for your support of St. Martin’s and the Christmas Greens and Flower Fund. Please call the Church Office if you have any questions – 908-526-1350.

Women’s Group Christmas Luncheon with Cookie Exchange 2023

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When: December 17th at 12 p.m.

Location: Alison’s House

Please join us for a breath of fresh air during the holiday craziness. If you would like, bring two dozen cookies for the cookie exchange.

If you are in need of a ride, please do not hesitate to ask. Email Alison if you would like to attend.

Angel Tree 2023

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The Angel Tree will return to St. Martin’s on November 19 in the undercroft. 

Please choose a gift request, print your name and phone (or email) on the sheets under the gift number, and return the gift by 12/10. 

Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin. Thank you for your generosity!

Open House – December 10, 2023

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St. Francis of Assisi erected the first nativity scene on December 15, 1223. This year marks the 800th anniversary of this special remembrance of our Lord’s birth. In celebration, we will be filling the nave with nativity scenes from the Second Sunday of Advent until the Sunday after the Epiphany.

If you have a small nativity scene that you would be willing to display on one of the window sills, please let Father Rob know. Alternatively, you may wish to create your nativity scene to display. Small nativity scenes will be displayed in the windows; larger ones will be displayed on tables along the west wall. Both the Sunday School children and the St. Martin’s School children will create nativity scenes to display.

I hope you all will participate in this special celebration. During Advent, there will be an Open House on December 10th. A reception of appetizers and beverages will be provided. Please email Alison if you are able to bring an appetizer or beverage.

You can begin bringing in your nativity scenes on Sunday Dec. 3. Please make sure to place a label with your name beneath your nativity scene. Place them in the conference room.