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ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN October 2014
From the Rector and Wardens
Please Participate!Please send us a recent picture of your family along with your updated contact information for our new directory, which will help us to connect names with faces.
Kindly email [email protected] with: your name, and those of your family members, your physical address, home and cell phone #s, an email, and a recent digital picture of your family.
PHOTO PARISH DIRECTORYWe are STILL in Need of Your Photo
Dear People of St. John's,
We have many reasons to be thankful this fall! We are thankful for the children and their parents who worship with us, and whose presence in our community makes us vibrant. We are thankful for our revered older members whose wisdom and faithfulness is a witness and inspiration to us. We are thankful for our Nursery School and Sunday School teachers and students who have begun a new year. Our choir is a gift to us, and we are excited about their upcoming concert, and we are thankful for each of them, but we are especially thankful for the ministry of Tom Murphy who is retiring from the choir after decades of service. We are thankful for our Altar Guild, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes, and Ushers who enhance our worship with such reverence and love. We are grateful for the many people who will work so tirelessly to bring our Art Show to life in a few weeks. And we are thankful for our colleagues on the Vestry, whose vision and leadership shape this parish.
It is a joy to share with you the news that all the proceeds from the coming Art Show will be dedicated to two important projects. The money will be divided equally between the Nursery School Scholarship Fund, and our plans to start putting money aside for the care of our beloved Chapel. We are thankful for this wonderful opportunity for our community, and grateful for the privilege of sharing resources with two projects that are so dear to us.
In the coming weeks we turn our thoughts to Stewardship, which is, for us, primarily a conversation that is born out of thanksgiving. Our giving comes from a humble place of mindfulness of everything that God has done for us, and an overwhelming desire to respond with gratitude. We give thanks to God for each of you, and rejoice that God has called us all together as Christ's Body in the world.
Faithfully yours,
The Rev. Susan Ironside Bob Courtemanche Heather Leef Rector Senior Warden Junior Warden
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The Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing will take place on on Thursday, October 30th at noon in the chapel. This simple service of prayer, Holy Communion, and the laying on of hands for those who desire it, is an extension of the ministry of the Pastoral Care Committee. All are welcome.
If you would like to have someone added to the Prayer List, please call 908-‐766-‐2282 or email the Parish Office [email protected].
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WORSHIP NEWS
BAPTISM onALL SAINTS’ DAYSunday, November 2nd
HEALING SERVICEThursday, October 30th
We baptize primarily on those dates set aside for baptism, as listed in the Book of Common Prayer. Since the presence of the community of faith is essential for welcoming the newly baptized into the church, baptisms take place in the principal service on the appointed Sunday. The next day for Baptism is Sunday, November 2nd at 10 am. Questions about baptism? Please contact Mo. Susan at [email protected].
We Pray God to Grant Eternal Rest U Oscar “Mike” Gottscho
Those Joined in Holy MatrimonyRobert Hymas & David Martinidez
PARISH REGISTER
PRAYER LIST
For Sunday worship, copies of the scripture lessons are available in the narthex for those who are hearing impaired. Please ask an usher for assistance.
HEARING IMPAIRED
The Women’s Bible Study group meets weekly in the Parish House Meeting Room at 9:15 am. Join us on any of the following dates:
• Friday, October 3rd• Friday, October 10th• Friday, October 17th• Friday, October 24th• Friday, October 31st
We are studying Bible Stories based on the E-‐100 (Essential One-‐Hundred Bible Reading Plan) curriculum. Books can be purchased for $10 from the office.
We will look at the process by which the first editions of the BCP emerged, the theological assumptions upon which it was built, and how the Church's theology and the Prayer Book have evolved (and continue to evolve) together. Join Father Malloy on Wednesdays at 8:15 am in the Parish House Meeting Room.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
MEN’S BIBLE STUDYWednesdays at 8:15 am
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All Saints’ Day
During the Sunday service on November 2nd,we will remember in prayer the names of those who have been buried from
St. John on the Mountain during the past year.
In addition to reading the list of names of those who died this year, we invite you to share with us the names of those you have loved and lost.
Please send us those names, and we will remember them before God when we celebrate the Feast of All Saints.
(Please Print names, without titles, using FIRST and LAST )____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
It is not necessary, but if you would like to include a contribution in memory of those remembered,kindly enclose your check made payable to St. John on the Mountain with a memo
“All Saints’ Offering.”
Please return your dedication by Friday, October 24th to:St. John on the Mountainattn: All Saints’ Dedication379 Mount Harmony RoadBernardsville, NJ 07924
Your Name __________________________________Phone number __________________________________
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Mountain Art ShowPreview Party
Friday, October 24th from 6-9 pmBe the first to preview all of the wonderful art work,
while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and wine. Tickets prices range from $40 to $200with free childcare
The Mountain Art Show Concert 2014
Saturday evening, November 1st at 7:00 pm with a pre-‐concert lecture and concert beginning at 7:30 PM
The Festival Choir of St. John on the MountainPresents
An Evening in Vienna: Music, Art and Life
The concert will include the music of SchubertMozart Bruckner
34th ANNUAL MOUNTAIN ART SHOWOctober 25th - November 2nd
ART SHOW EXHIBIT DATESSaturday, October 25
10 am -‐ 5 pmSunday, October 26
12 pm -‐ 4 pmMonday, October 27th -‐ Saturday, November 1st
10 am -‐ 5 pmSunday, November 2
12 pm -‐ 3 pm
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This year we are privileged to have one of our own parishioners, Craig Johnston, as the Featured Artist during the show. Craig has generously offered to donate, to St. John’s, a commissioned piece of art to be auctioned to the highest bidder. There will be a silent auction held for the duration of the show for anyone to bid on and win a painting of your choice by Craig. This is an exciting first for the Mountain Art Show and we are so grateful to Craig for his incredible contribution.
FEATURED ARTIST Craig Johnston
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Hanging Day -‐ Monday, October 20th, 9 amYou don’t need to be artistic to do this job; just an hour or two of time and a comfy pair of shoes! Volunteering for this job really does give you first dibs on all the amazing artwork that will be in the show! Please contact Binx Lee at 973-‐543-‐6761 or just show up!
Preview Party – Friday, October 24, 6-‐9 pm You can donate food, help set-‐up, pass hors d’oeuvres or help in the kitchen. Please contact Margot Lewis at [email protected] or 908-‐432-‐2560. Would you like to bartend for an hour at the Preview Party? If so, please contact Joe Ray at [email protected] or 908-‐204-‐1966.
Artists Reception – Sunday, October 26, 6-‐8 pm If you are interested in meeting some of the artists and could lend a hand providing food or service that evening, p l e a s e c o n t a c t e i t h e r J a n e M c K n i g h t a t [email protected] or 908-‐647-‐6371 or Jane Mercer at [email protected] or 973-‐425-‐2797.
General Volunteer Opportunities• Docent during the show• Takedown and inventory art work• and much more!
If you would like to volunteer, please look for sign-‐up sheets in the Parish Hall or call Mary Courtemanche (973-‐267-‐0166) or Kathy Christie (908-‐572-‐7048) for more information.
34th ANNUAL MOUNTAIN ART SHOWOctober 25th - November 2nd
The Art Show Committee is in need of help in order to continue our tradition of celebrating the Arts at St. John’s. There is something for everyone!
The fun begins with Receiving Day on Sunday, October 19th from 12 noon to 4:00 pm. This is the day when all of the artwork, that will be displayed in the show, is brought to church by the artists. Come join fellow volunteers to help receive and organize artwork, set-‐up flats, move art show boxes and portfolio stands from the shed and other tasks required to set-‐up the show. Any amount of time you can spare will be helpful – ½ hour, an hour, two hours! Food and drink will be provided and it’s a great way to get to know other parishioners. Please contact Jody Flegal at [email protected] or 908-‐766-‐7890 or just show up!
There are many ways to help. Choose a time and day that works for you!
The proceeds from the Art Show will go towards St. John’s Nursery School Scholarship program and a fund for the long term restoration and
preservation of the Chapel.
MISSION OUTREACH
October 31st 10 am – 1 pm
600 Cleveland Avenue, Plainfield, NJGrace Soup Kitchen serves 1,000 hot nutritious meals the last five days of each month to the hungry of Plainfield. St. John on the Mountain parishioners help
prepare and serve lunch on the last Friday of each month. Join us on Friday, October 31st from 10 am – 1 pm at 600 Cleveland Avenue, Plainfield. Sign-‐up sheets are on bulletin board outside kitchen or contact Graham Argent Belcher at [email protected].
Help the Food Bank Network of Somerset County fill backpacks, for disadvantaged students, with healthy snacks to be taken home by students who depend on school meal programs during the week and do not have enough to eat on the weekends. Please consider donating some of the following items: fruit cups, raisins, oatmeal packets, granola bars, pasta, juice boxes, Chef Boyardee, individual serving-‐size boxes of cereal, Easy Mac & Cheese. Please drop off contributions in baskets located in the hallway.
H Helping
O Other
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BACKPACKS GRACE SOUP KITCHEN
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Best Wishes as you celebrate your October
birthday! Samantha Morris, Jackson Anderson, Catherine Ferrante, James Ferrante,
Michael Vessa, Max Leef, Rose Costello, Ricky Morash, and Sophie Bosie
Our little preschoolers seem to be settling into the routine of our school day, and are busy, busy, busy!
October special events include a school trip to Middle Valley Farm for a hayride, pumpkin picking, and time with the farm animals. "Community Helper" visits include Officer Paul Kelly, Bernardsville Police, Firefighter Matt Kneafsey, Bernardsville Fire Department, and Michelle York, Bernardsville Rescue Squad.
On Sunday, October 5th from 2-‐4 pm we will host our first Annual St. John’s Nursery School Fall Festival! Lots of fun for all with a bounce House, face painting, and decorating pumpkins! Thanks so much to our team of social and fundraising chairs for all their efforts!
A parent program, entitled "Peaceful Parenting" was presented by The United Way for all SJNS parents.
Of course the month will end with our traditional Halloween parade and class parties. What a great way to end this special month!
Anyone interested in obtaining a school tour, or more nursery school information, please contact the director, Jeanne Williams, at 908-‐766-‐0374, or [email protected]
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ST. JOHN’S NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
CHILDREN & YOUTH NEWS
WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS AT ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN
It’s never too late to sign-‐up for Sunday school. Please join us any Sunday in the following locations:
Grades 7&8 at 9:00 am Upstairs Classroom Parish House *Pre-‐K/Kdg at 10:00 am Classroom #4 (downstairs in the Nursery School)*Grades 1/2/3 at 10:00 am Classroom #3 (downstairs in the Nursery School)*Grades 4/5/6 at 10:00 am Upstairs Classroom Parish House Babysitting Classroom #2 (downstairs in the Nursery School)
* Please note all Sunday School children (Pre-‐K – 6th Grades) should meet in the chapel at 10 am. After a welcome, song, and prayer, students will move on to the classrooms listed above.
Please join us for St. John's Nursery School's first annual Fall Family Day on Sunday, October 5th from 2-‐4 pm in Parish Hall. Join us for bounce house fun, face painting, pumpkin decorating, cider and donuts, plus lots more! $15 per child. Hope to see you there!
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COMMUNITY/FELLOWSHIP NEWS
As in past years, members of St. John on the Mountain will support our Trinity Cathedral in Trenton by participating in the Trinity Cathedral Community Day and Golf Tournament. The 10th annual event will be held on Monday, October 13th at the Mercer Oaks Golf Club, near Princeton. The
event will include an outdoor Eucharist, golfing, refreshments, and dinner with members of other churches in our Diocese. The cost is $175 per person. Please consider either golfing with our team or your financial support for the event with a check to “Trinity Cathedral – Trenton.” Please join us in support of the programs and outreach of the Cathedral. (Note: If you are known to be a skilled golfer, you may be actively recruited to join our team!)
Please join us on Thursday, October 2nd at 12:15 pm at the Morristown Club at 27 Elm Street in Morristown. The luncheons are open to members of the parish and their guests. For more information please contact Alan Enos at 908-‐234-‐1321 or [email protected].
All are welcome to join us on Thursday, October 16th at 12 noon for the Ladies’ Luncheon at the home of June Enos, 115 Willow Drive, Bedminster. Please bring a sandwich; beverages and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to June at 908-‐234-‐1321.
Thank you to all who attended the September Ladies’ Luncheon and stuffed all of those Art Show envelopes.
All are welcome to join the weekly knitting which gathers on Thursdays at 10:30 am in the meeting room. In addition to working on personal projects, the group knits Christmas gifts for the Plaid House girls (afghans), prayer shawls for the church, cancer unit and VNA, the Seaman’s Church Institute, and any other charity project for groups in need. Please join us.
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MEN’S LUNCHEONThursday, October 2nd
KNITTING NEEDLES & THREADThursdays
LADIES’ LUNCHEONThursday, October 16th
Trinity Cathedral Community Day and Golf Tournament
on Monday, October 13th
Please join us on Sunday, October 12th when the Choir hosts a special coffee hour to honor Tom Murphy, a life long choir member, primarily of St. John on the Mountain. Tom has been singing regularly in church choirs since the age of five! Please help us celebrate and honor his many years of service to our choir and the church of St. John on the Mountain!
SPECIAL COFFEE HOUR to honor
TOM MURPHY
Blake & Summy Putnam301 Old Army Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920908-‐204-‐8940
Nancy Strong323 The Chelsea
274 King George RoadWarren, NJ 07059908-‐647-‐0781
NEW CONTACT INFORMATION
October Birthday Wishes to Stuart Brunet, Cam Cavanaugh, Charlie Chapin, Kathy Christie,
Percy Chubb, Ward Dorer, Dan Ely, Debbie Hennel, Pam Hull, Abby Kean, Anne Kearns, Patti Lippman,
Dot Paluck, Joe Ray, Christine Scarlett, Constance Silverman, Patty Vollmar, Joannah Wilmerding, & Valerie Zanardi
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
St. John on the Mountain379 Mt. Harmony RoadBernardsville, NJ 07924-1414
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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OFST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN379 Mount Harmony RoadBernardsville, NJ 07924908-766-2282
PARISH STAFFThe Reverend Susan [email protected] x11
The Reverend Dr. Patrick [email protected]
Richard MorganDirector of Music & [email protected] x14
Lynn MitchellDirector of Children’s [email protected]
Patti LippmanParish [email protected] x10
Lisa KeenanFinance [email protected] x13
Edward JenéSexton
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