Sunday Service and Announcements

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Dear Parish Family,
We start with a very special Lenten Series: Come experience the Easter Story as you have never experienced it. You’ll feel like you are back in Jerusalem during Holy Week, the most momentous week in the history of the world. Come and experience the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus as TV news would cover it today. The setting for the “special news report” feature Martyn Lewis a real live tv news anchor on BBC. Martin along with other special “on the scene correspondents” reports the story of Holy Week and provides a greater understanding of the circumstances leading up to and surrounding Christ’s crucifixion. All are explained in fascinating detail as the narrative unfolds with this series, Dateline Jerusalem.
​Come and join us!
​Fr. Jim+

Breakfast Ministry is Coming and We Need You!
Come join the Breakfast Ministry Team and help prepare a simple breakfast on Sunday mornings. We are looking for teams of 2 or 3 to participate once a month. The more teams we have the less the frequency of hosting. Breakfast will take place approximately 30 times a year and will require the team to be here for 8:15 am. We have menu ideas and simple to prepare recipes to share. There are suggestions for Team Member Roles … but you decide how to divide and conquer. Many hands make light work and all purchases are reimbursable. Our target date for our kick off Breakfast is Sunday February 26, 2023. Please see Mark Harrison for more information and to sign up.
NEW SUNDAY FORMAT begins February 26, 2023
8:00 AM - New Service: The Chapel will be open for Silent prayer and meditation. The Celebration of Holy Eucharist will begin at 8:15. This is a said service with readings, prayers, homily and the Holy Eucharist.

8:50-9:10 AM - Breakfast: This is a time to gather and enjoy fellowship and a beautiful breakfast prepared by our Breakfast Teams. There will also be a selection of cereals and peanut butter for those who prefer additional choices. Gluten Free options will be available upon request.

9:10-9:40 AM - Christian Education:  See Fr. Jim's lettter

10:00 AM -  The Celebration of Holy Eucharist Rite II: This is our main service with choir, great music and Holy Communion. One Sunday a month will be our “Youth Sunday” where we welcome our children of all ages to come, learn and participate in our Liturgy as a part of their Christian Education Program (no Church school on those Sundays). The Healing Ministry - during the Easter Season and offer healing prayer once a month during the administration of Holy Communion.

Immediately Following the 10 AM Service - Coffee Hour: No, it really does not last an hour but it’s a great time to fellowship and to enjoy the beloved community of the Church of the Saviour.
​ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Annual Meeting will be Feb. 5 after service. 
  • Parishioner Directory will be updated with birth dates and anniversaries. Please email or call Eileen in the office.​​
  • Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner help needed on March 4 to setup, cook, server and/or clean up. The fundraiser is for NJ Conservatory.
  • Bulletin Submissions – Please submit any announcements by Wednesday morning.
​CALENDAR

UPCOMING​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Feb 3-4   Diocese of Newark Annual Convention
  • Feb 5      Souper Bowl Bake Sale sponsored by St. Martha’s Guild
  • Feb 5      COTS Annual Meeting after service  
  • Feb 8     Got Faith Community Meeting at St. Peter's, 7 pm  
  • Feb 9      Fundraiser Brainstorm Meeting 7 pm
  • Feb 12    Food Pantry Second Sunday food collection
  • Feb 12    Fr. Jim will be on vacation through to Feb. 18
  • Feb 15   Got Faith Community Meeting at COTS, 7 pm
  • Feb 18    St. John Lunch Ministry – Chili and cornbread
  • Feb 19    Property Committee Meeting 9 am
  • Feb 19    Lay Readers Meeting 9:30 am
  • Feb 19    No Sunday School
  • Feb 20    Vestry Meeting 10:30 am
  • Feb 20   President's Day - the office is closed
  • Feb 21   Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner 5:30 to 7:30 pm, parish hall
  • Feb 22    Ash Wednesday Noon Service and Evening Imposition of Ashes 
  • Feb 25    Centering Prayer Workshop – All are welcome to join!
  • Feb 26    New Sunday Format! 8 am & 10 am service; 9 am Breakfast & Christians Ed
  • Feb 28    St. Martha’s Guild Meeting, 7 pm
  • Mar 1     Got Faith Community Meeting at COTS, 7pm
  • Mar 4     Spaghetti Dinner for NJ Conservatory Fundraiser
  • Mar 5    Coffee Hour hosted by the Church School kids
  • Mar 11   SAVE THE DATE: St. Patty’s Day event
  • Mar 12   Family Service in place of Sunday School
  • Mar 25  Vestry half-day retreat
  • Jun 11   SAVE THE DATE: Parish Picnic
​ONGOING
  • Got Faith? Celebration of the Word each Wed. at 7 pm to June 2023, You can join at anytime. Check the calendar for location.
  • For business or administrative matters, contact Eileen in the office 973 627-3304.
  • For pastoral care, leave a message on the office phone that is checked daily. 
  • Second Sunday’s Food Collection Bring your non-perishable food donation to the altar before taking your seat for the service.  Please include non-food items as ideas for people to donate (soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.).​
  • Altar Flowers Offering: Fresh flowers can be placed on the altar on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month (except during Lent).  The sign up is posted in the Narthex.  Flowers can be given in memory or celebration.  Please sign up and then complete and return the form attached to the sign-up sheet along with your payment when you wish to place flowers.  A donation of $25 is requested for each arrangement requested and you may either take flowers after service or donate.  Altar Guild will deliver any donated flowers to shut-in/sick of the parish.
  • Centering Prayer meets Monday through Friday at 7:30 am. All are welcome. If you would like more information or have questions, please call or email the office. 
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