As you are looking over your Christmas list this year, consider gifting a family in need with a life-giving gift that could transform their lives.
You can give a family a chicken, cow, or pig, or help a community have clean water- and you can give the gift in the name of a family member or friend.
Your gift will double thanks to a 2021 Year-End Match by Episcopal Relief and Development.
Sunday, December 19, 2021 ~ 11:30 am
The Christmas Season is nearly upon us! Last year we did not decorate the church for this wonderful season, but this year we want to make sure the sanctuary is as beautiful as it has always been.
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.
This year we are inviting all parishioners to donate towards the costs of these adornments and to participate in the “Greening of the Church” on December 19 after the 10:30 service.
Following the “greening”, we will be having a fellowship pasta lunch where we will be wrapping gifts and Father Rob will bless the gifts for our Adopted Family.
All women of the parish are invited to a Christmas Party on December 12th after the 10:30 service. We will be having soup and sandwiches.
If you would like to participate in the cookie exchange, please bake 4 dozen cookies of your choice. Please email Alison at randyali@aol.com if you plan to attend and/or participate in the cookie exchange.
Sunday, December 5th
4 pm to 5 pm-ish
The Kellam’s backyard
Enjoy some hot cocoa by the fire as a way for Saint Martin’s families to gather and celebrate the holiday season. We will read our traditional Saint Nicholas story and rumor has it that Saint Nicholas may make an appearance!
Just bring yourselves wrapped in warm clothes! The event is weather dependent. RSVP to Christine Kellam by Friday December 3rd.
Advent is the time for quiet preparation of our hearts for the coming of the Lord. In this busy season it is important to allow time for reflection and peace.
Each Sunday of Advent, beginning November 28, join us at 7pm via Zoom for a few minutes of fellowship and the sharing of blessings, thanksgivings, and prayers followed by a short Compline service.