The Weekly Roar
June 24
June is Curbing Hunger Month
www.curbinghunger2022.org Give online
This Weekend
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday:
8am Holy Eucharist Rite I (Bulletin)
9:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II (Bulletin)
This Week
Monday 10am Morning Prayer, Zoom
Wednesday 9am Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Sanctuary
Visit our website stmarksbr.org for links and schedules to all upcoming services, bulletins, music offerings, signups, and more.
Save the Date: Sunday, July 3
Outdoor Service at Moorland Farms
Last year’s combined outdoor Holy Eucharist service on July 4 weekend with the Conover parishes was so lovely! If you are in town that weekend, please join us for worship at 9am at Moorland Farms, 50 Route 202, Far Hills, NJ. There will be a large tent providing shade. Choir members are welcome to participate in the combined choir. The service will be followed by brunch.
Feel free to invite friends and neighbors, too.
HOME of Somerset County
Perhaps you head Kathy speak on HOME at the Father's Day Service - if not, you can listen here
Home of Somerset county empowers at-risk families to achieve and maintain independence through strength-based case management services. Partnering with a network of religious congregations, government, business and community organizations, HOME:
- Provides emergency shelter among houses of worship in Somerset County
- Operates transitional homes for families that contribute toward their living expenses
- Provides comprehensive case management and counseling services
- Creates a home-like environment for clients, staff and volunteers
- Embraces the cultural diversity and strengths of all individuals
St. Mark’s has joined the network of 17 Somerset County houses of worship, to provide ONE week of hosting 1-3 families on July 24-30. Our guests will arrive at 5:30 pm each day. We will provide shelter, dinner, and fellowship each evening. Our guests will depart at 6 am (on Saturday and Sunday they will depart at 8 am).
What is required – VOLIUNTEERS!
Set up team: they will pick up linens on July 21/22. Cots will be delivered by the hosts from the prior week on Sunday afternoon.
Dinner team: volunteers to provide meal each night. Snacks and fruit are also welcomed
Evening Host team: welcome our guests each evening and stay to provide any assistance to our guests
Overnight Shift: an adventurous soul who will spend the night at St. Marks, and will lock up, provide wake up service and ensure the guests board the bus.
Sunday Morning clean up team: strip and fold cots, check rooms and ensure no belongings are left. Pick up rental truck and transport cots to next hosting site.
You can signup below. If you have any other questions or require more information, please contact Mary Urbas at msurbas@gmail.com or call on 908-947-8474
HOME
Volunteers for week of 7/24-7/30
Moved by the Spirit Campaign
We are off to a wonderful start - thank you to everyone who has already pledged!
If you, too, are moved to join the campaign, you can find the link on our website or click here.
Should you have wish to have a conversation with Rick and the team to learn more and ask questions, please sign up for one of our informal "Meetings on the Patio". A sign up link is below.
Please contact the office if you wish to have a one-on-one meeting - we will make that happen.
Moved by the Spirit Gatherings
Informal gatherings for you to hear more about the campaign, and for us to hear your questions.
Ushers Needed
We could use a couple more ushers for our 9:15am summer services. Even if you can help out one Sunday, it would be very helpful. You would only need to serve once every 5 or 6 weeks, Please email Jim Martucci at Jim.martucci@verizon.net if you are interested. Thank you.
Each week Fr Rick produces a short video on one of the Sunday lessons—specifically with the children and youth of the church in mind. This week is on The Fruits of the Spirit
God's Giving Garden
Garden work sessions are Tues, Thurs and Sat mornings 9-noon, throughout the summer and Fall. Come join us!”
We are over the 300 lb mark!
Here's a pic of a mid-June harvest
Buildings & Grounds - Projects Update
There is so much happening in our buildings (both in and out) these days! Please take a moment to view the attached file so you can see what has been competed, what projects are being worked on, and what projects are still up for grabs. Our June Lion's Roar next week will have detailed descriptions of all that's going on.
Church Kitchen Project
Do you enjoy organizing? Have you enjoyed watching any of the organizing shows such as Get Organized: The Home Edit or Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, and wanted to try it out? One of the building projects includes cleaning up and re-organizing the kitchen. If you have interest in being a part of this project please email Marliese Knill at knillmarliese@gmail.com for more information.
Save the Date...
On Saturday, July 9th, there will be a memorial service for Pat Hall who passed away in February of 2021.
Our Online Directory
Have you downloaded our online directory app to your smart phone or tablet yet?
It's really easy and so convenient to have! Follow this link for step-by-step instructions.
Prefer to use your computer? No problem! Click here for instructions on how to get connected with your computer.
Once you are in the directory you will be able to update your own information and even upload a new photo.
Give the office a call if you need any assistance.
Once you are in the directory you will be able to update your own information and even upload a new photo.
Give the office a call if you need any assistance.