The Weekly Roar
April 7th
Coming up...
All links and bulletins for the following services are available on our website: stmarksbr.org
Friday Noon, Stations of the Cross, (Zoom only)
6:30pm Good Friday service with joint choir at
St. John on the Mountain (Zoom link available)
Saturday Spring Cleanup - 8am Meet in church parking lot
8pm Great Vigil of Easter at St. Bernard's Church
(NO regular 5pm Evening service at St. Mark's)
Sunday 8am Easter Day Rite I
10am Easter Day Rite II
Easter Egg hunt following the 10am service
Monday 10am Morning Prayer via Zoom
Wednesday 9am Holy Eucharist Rite II
We are continuing youth group and Sunday school every other Sunday evening from 5-6:30, including dinner. Please check the calendar for dates.
Visit our website stmarksbr.org for links and schedules to all upcoming services, bulletins, music offerings, signups, and more.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am-3pm. The office is closed on Friday.
Food Bank Collection for Easter
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the holiday collection for the Food Bank. We delivered 18 hams and one turkey along with various other canned donations this past week.
Spring Cleanup - Saturday, April 8th
Happy Spring everyone!
Please join us on April 8th to get the gardens picture-perfect for Easter.
Please bring along some tools to help get the job done - wheelbarrow, shovels, rakes, etc.
We will meet in the parking lot at 8am, weather permitting. Stay tuned.
Rummage Sale - April 21st & 22nd
Now is a great time to start gathering your donations for our upcoming sale!
We will begin accepting donations on Sunday, April 16th through Wednesday the 19th.
Please volunteer your time, if you are able. We need help Setting up (4/15 @ 9:30am) Sorting (4/16-4/20) Cleanup (4/22 @ 2pm) and of course on the sale dates.
If you are not available during the day to help out but can help out in the evening, please contact the office and we can make that happen.
There is a sign up sheet in the church Narthex and you can also sign up here
This is our largest fundraiser and outreach event. Please consider joining the team!
ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT AS DONATIONS FOR RUMMAGE SALE:
Mattresses, box springs
Electronics over 5+ years
Cribs, baby equipment over 5+ years
Sporting equipment over 5+ years
Exercise equipment
Suitcases without wheels
Analog TVs, VHS tapes or cassettes
Gas-operated machinery
Upholstered furniture
Pressboard furniture
Large entertainment cabinets
Books-only current, children's books & historical books
Women's Group - April 27th
The next Women's Group will be on April 27th at 6:30 in the Parish Hall. Jeanne Wyatt will for our host. Please use this link to RSVP and let us know what food you plan to bring to share.
Contact Dawn Knill with questions, dkknill@hotmail.com or 908-303-7351. If you need a ride to attend, please contact Jody Hough at 978-290-1262.
SOMERSET COUNTY NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023
You are invited to attend the Somerset County observance of this day at the Somerset County Historic Courthouse steps in Somerville from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (7:00-8:00 pm at the Somerville YMCA if it rains)
This is an opportunity for Christians from all over Somerset County to worship and pray together. Reaching across denominational lines, pastors and others from local congregations will be leading prayers for our government, our nation and its leaders, our homes, communities, youth, and our institutions.
As a community service, we will be collecting food for the Feeding Hands Food Pantry.
Fellowship News
Coffee hour is a great time for food and fellowship, so whether you have volunteered 100 times or never before, I strongly encourage you to sign up and help out with coffee and refreshments following the Sunday 10am service.
Please click here to sign up. If you have any questions about set up, please don’t hesitate to reach out at any time!
Emma Lanese (908) 625-2953
Join our "Tech" Team
As many of you know, here at St Mark's we stream our 10AM Sunday services each week. We are looking for anyone interested in being a part of the group to assist in running the live stream. We will create a schedule ahead of time similar to the reading schedule. You can volunteer to do this as frequently as you like. There is no prior advanced technology experience required as the software is very user friendly. A tutorial will be provided for those interested. If you are interested in more information and being a part of the group please respond to this email or email Marliese Knill at knillmarliese@gmail.com
VBS this Summer - June 19-23, 9am-12noon
We don't have everything firmed up yet, but mark your calendars and visit the signup for the upcoming VBS! https://stmarksbr.org/vbs/
Intuitive Eating Program Continues in April
Intuitive Eating is a psychoeducational group meeting next at St. Mark's in the Heritage Room on Tuesdays, April 11th, 18th and 25th.
People talk about "healthy eating" and weight control but many still feel confused and down about addressing these issues. This non-diet approach helps people gain understanding, peace, joy and freedom, regarding their food, weight, and body image. Lindy Judd, LCSW, has been counseling and teaching on this subject for over 30 years. If interested or if you have questions, contact Lindy at
908-202-9466. For St. Mark's members, $15/session. (This class/support group will meet three times monthly and our first three sessions will be March, 14, 21, 28, at 7:15 pm.)
The Membership Team has been busy updating the online directory with new photos and updated contact information. It is a great tool to have the St. Mark's families easily accessible on your phone or computer. Please take a look at your entry and let us know if you would like any edits made. And remember - YOU can make any changes yourself whether it's changing out a photo or updating member information. Below are links with instructions for anyone who is not yet set up.
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.
Why Become a Hospice Volunteer?
The simplest gifts are often the most profound. If you’ve got time, empathy, and compassion, you have the ability to support those nearing end of life. If you have been searching for meaningful ways to spend your time, we invite you to explore the role of hospice volunteer with Robert Wood Johnson/VNA Health Group.
Companionship visits in patient’s homes or facilities in Somerset, Middlesex & Mercer Counties, administrative projects, or comforting phone calls from our North Brunswick office, are just some of the ways in which our volunteers support patients and their families. Training will be provided by members of the RWJ/VNA Hospice Team, on 3 consecutive Mondays:
May 1, 8th & 15th 2023 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Advanced registration is required. Volunteers must attend all 3 sessions.
972 Shoppes Blvd., North Brunswick, NJ 08902
To register or for more information please contact:
Pauline De Palma, BSW Director Volunteer Services (732) 224-6933