Senior Mission Group

St. Martin’s newly formed Senior Mission will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, February 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the Upper Conference Room and meet monthly on the third Tuesday after that. 

Please come and share in the fun and fellowship as we plan our future programs. For additional information please contact Len Cacciatore at Lencac@comcast.net.

Lenten Bible Study

When: Mondays in Lent, beginning February 19

Where: Juanita Hawkins’ Home

Interpreting the Holy Scripture with the Lens of Love

We will gather at 6:30pm to pray St. Anthony’s Rosary for healing. The study will begin at 7:00 pm.

The first reading will be the story of Noah and the Flood. Please read Genesis 6 and Genesis 7 in advance of the class.

Papermill Playhouse – “After Midnight”

When: February 25th, 1:30 p.m.

Is anyone interested in going to the Paper Mill Playhouse to see a new musical called “After Midnight”?

Find out the details here. We will make reservations for an early dinner afterward at Millburn Standard. 

If interested, please email Alison as soon as possible so we can make plans.

Annual Meeting & Brunch 2024

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

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.