The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

There is a Saturday evening service this week in Chapel at 5pm

8AM            Holy Eucharist Rite I
9AM            Youth Meets
10AM          Holy Eucharist & Baptism Rite II & Sunday School

February Issue of Lion's Roar

Please click here to view this month's issue of the Lion's Roar

In an effort to be sure that we get important information out to you in a form that you are likely to see it on a timely basis, we are putting together a "Text Message Group".  If you would like to be notified via text message should there be a weather-related closing or last minute changes to programs here at St. Mark's, for instance, please sent the office an email with your cell phone number and we will add you to our list.  

Sunday School classes continue

We are continuing to use the Digin program.  We are starting a new module this winter,  Digging Into Discipleship. Digging Into Discipleship brings a fresh approach to growing a lifelong relationship with God. As kids explore God’s character throughout the Bible, God transforms them from the inside out. Kids discover what it means to reflect the heart of God in everyday life.
As a reminder to new families; children preschool up to 5th grade meet in the large classroom by 10 am. We start our Chapel service at 10 where we are joined by the youth groups R13 and J2A for a brief service and singing then back to the classroom for our weekly short video and lesson and most often a fun craft or science project related to the bible lesson.   Children are back with their families ahead of communion.
All children are welcome, regular members and visitors alike. Adults of all ages are welcome to help or teach a class.  All materials are provided and lessons are available in advance on line.

Alpha

Alpha is a great way to learn about the Christian faith, talk about it with other people without judgement and without the constraints of an organized religion.  Each night begins with fellowship, where we enjoy dinner together.  It is followed by a 30 minute video of Nicky Gumble discussing the topic for the week including Who is Jesus, Why and How do I Pray, and How Does God Guide Us.  Then we break into small groups to discuss the topic in an open and easy way – share if you want to, or don’t.  
Join us on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7:00pm for dinner and to learn about Alpha.  You’ll see a taste of the format and hear an introduction to the program. You can see if you would like to continue through the program
Questions?  Email Lea O’Shea (leaoshea4@gmail.com) We hope to see you on February 12th!

A Thank You from Jeanne

Thank you to all of my friends at St. Mark's for getting me through Mom's last few weeks here on earth.  The last week was difficult to get through but with all of you behind me and beside me, I did it.
I am blessed to have a parish that gives of themselves so freely to help someone who is down.
Thank you is not enough, but it's all I have.
Peace be with you always,
Jeanne

Spring Rummage Sale - April 5th & 6th  

Mark your calendars, join the fun!

We need significant donations of your unwanted goods. Tell your friends and families of the opportunity to donate to our fund raiser. We also need your help during the week. Everyone of all ages can get involved.
Set Up will be Sat, March 30th at 9:30AM.  
Sorting and Pricing will be from Sunday, March 31st 1:00 Pm – Thursday, April 4th. Sale will be Friday, April 5th from 9:00 - 2:00 PM and Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 - 2:00 PM.
Clean Up will be Saturday, April 6th at 2:30 PM.
Please consider volunteering in this important fund raiser in any capacity possible. Let us all help make this Rummage Sale another huge success for St. Mark's. Thanks. Harry Woods, Kit McLaughlan and Annabelle Wilmer

Making Donations to St. Mark's

While we encourage all members to pledge, you do not have to make a pledge to use offering envelopes. Simply contact Doug and he will provide envelopes to you. This will facilitate the correct recording of your donation.
We know that some of our regular attending members put cash in the offering plate week-by-week. Some of you may want your contribution to be anonymous—and we thank you for your generosity. If, however, you would like to be credited for your donation, please indicate on an envelope your name, or contact the recording treasurer,Doug Post, at dougpost140@gmail.com (or  908.766.6621 )and he will see to it that the donation is properly attributed to you. This will then be reflected in the quarterly and annual giving statements that can then be useful come tax time.

Shrove Tuesday 

While it may seem a little hard to believe, March is right around the corner and you know what that means - SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES!  And we are calling all volunteers ready, willing and able to lend our youth a hand, to please join us, on Tuesday, 05 March, for the annual feast.  All positions are available, from setter-uppers to breaking-downers, and everything in between - cooks, adult overseers, servers (and of course anyone who would just like to lend an appetite!)  
If this sounds like the ministry you’ve been looking for, please drop me a line. I’d love to put you on our list. And be certain to watch for upcoming details as the time grows closer.
Rev. Tammy

Art Studio

Come and join us for painting on a Tuesday, 12pm to 3pm in the large Sunday school classroom.  We work on our own projects and help each other out.  It’s fun, relaxing, and we’re a friendly group.
Any questions, contact Jenny Phillips 908-451-9638, jrpw26@gmail.com

The King's Singers with the Somerset Hills Chorus

Fifty years after its foundation in Cambridge, England, the King’s Singers is still one of the best know all-male a cappella groups in the world, witness its 2019 GRAMMY nomination.
Saturday, February 23, 2019, 7:30pm    St. Mary’s Abbey at The Delbarton School
For tickets, visit Music SH.org/Concerts, or call 973.339.7719

Lost & Found

We have a basket on the shelf underneath the Usher's area that contains hats, gloves, glasses, etc...  Are you missing something?

Snow Policy

For weekday/weeknight events and activities, we will follow the Bernards Township Board of Education. If school is cancelled, or if school evening activities are cancelled, then St Mark’s will be closed during those times as well.

For Sundays, barring some catastrophic event, there will ALWAYS be at least a 10AM service. All parishioners are strongly urged to use their best judgement, and not to attempt any feats of heroism to get to church. On occasion we will cancel the 8AM service while roads and walks are cleared. This will be communicated by email by 7AM.

The 10AM service is nearly always broadcast live on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarksbr Every effort will be made to ensure that snowy Sunday 10AM services are indeed broadcast.

Please be sure that you are on the St Mark’s mailing list, as any cancellations or notices will be communicated by email. You can sign up for the list on the website, or by calling the church office at (908) 766-9058.