The Fourth Sunday in Lent
There is a Saturday evening service this week in Chapel at 5pm
8AM Holy Eucharist Rite I
9AM The Adult Forum
10AM Holy Eucharist Rite II & Sunday School
This April issue of the Lion's Roar is available on our website or you can view it here
The Blog
For Lent we’re going to be treated to several blog posts a week, written by members of our youth groups. You can access the postings by visiting the website, or by checking out our various social media channels.
This week, check out the new posts by Samantha Glass and Spenser Thoma.
stmarksbr.org/blog
The Forum:
Third Person
This week we continue our study of the Holy Spirit by exploring the work of the Holy Spirit in the Hebrew Bible. See you on Sunday mornings at 9AM in the Heritage Room, or at stmarksbr.org/thirdpersonRoss Farm Giving Gardens
The weather is finally warming enough for us to begin "clean-up" work sessions at our lovely Ross Farm gardens to get ready for Spring planting. Please come join us on Saturday mornings at 9:30, weather permitting, beginning this coming Saturday, March 30.Easter Hams
Let's show some love from St. Marks this Easter! We're collecting hams or monetary donation for the Somerset County Food bank between now and April 14th. Hams can be left in the kitchen and there is a basket for donations in the Narthex.Set up is this Saturday, 3/30 at 9:30am. Please come lend a hand if you can!
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.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
Father Rick's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration - 4/27
Mark your calendars for the celebration on Saturday April 27th from 5:30-7:30pm here in the parish hall. You should have received an email this past week with more information. Please contact the office if you have not yet received your invitation.I hope you can help us make this a wonderful event for the Morley family!
Sunday School
As a supplement to our Sunday School Digin program during Lent we are using a series of 5 lessons called "Walk in his way" which are based on the parable stories on the works of Jesus. In addition we are using a guide to stimulate a discussion each week about what it means to "walk in his way". Take a look.... You may see some of this sheets making their way home with your children by clicking here.Easter Eggs!
It is that time of year for our youth groups to fill Easter eggs for our annual Easter egg hunt. We are in need of empty easter eggs (new or clean used) and candy to fill. Please no peanut containing candy. Filling eggs will take place on April 7th. Donations accepted March 31 through April 7th. Any questions contact John Lyga (jwlyga@gmail.com).ASP Plant Sale 2019
Spring is coming! It’s time to think about summer plants, veggies and herbs. Buy your plants with us, beautify your home, and help support our youth and adults for ASP. They will be going Appalachia, serving the people there by repairing and restoring their homes, making them warmer, safer and drier.We have some beautiful new choices and stock favorites from our new supplier, Ace Greenhouses in Flemington.
Pick up and plant sale in St. Mark’s Parish Hall:
Saturday, May 4, 9:00am – 11:00am
Sunday, May 5, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Plant forms are available in the Link, office, or you can download from the website or here…
Please return your forms and checks by April 8th, 2019 to the St. Mark’s office or to Jenny Phillips. Any questions please call 908-451-9638 or email: jrpw26@gmail.com
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.
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 sixth annual Freedom House 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk
Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ. Duke Island Park is a certified 5K course with a flat running path along the Raritan River; the one-mile fun walk will share part of the 5K course making for a great leisurely and scenic walk. This event is dog friendly as long as our furry companions are on a leash. With exhibitors, music and prizes it will be a great morning to come out to support a worthy cause and help reduce the stigma associated with the disease of addiction.With the rising heroin epidemic, this event gives us a chance to promote health and wellness in the community while helping raise awareness and funds to help with Freedom House’s mission of reuniting families torn apart by alcohol and drug addiction.
If you miss the on-line registration option, – no worries – we will be accepting day of registrations beginning at 8:00 AM. Please note that registering the day of will be slightly higher than if you pre-register. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Register using this link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Bridgewater/FreedomHouse5KRunWalk
Lost & Found
We have a basket in the Narthex that contains hats, gloves, glasses, etc... Are you missing something?
Life Line Screening is pleased to offer a preventive health event at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on 5/7/2019. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or visit http://lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979