St. Elizabeth Church

WELCOME TO ST. ELIZABETH'S

January 29, 2012: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


January Worship Services: 

Sunday, January 29: 
8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
 
Weekday Morning Prayer
Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Annual Progressive Dinner is Saturday, February 11
Sign-up Deadline is February 5
Click here for the reservation form.

A fellowship highlight of the winter season at St. Elizabeth's, the annual Progressive Dinner is a great opportunity for both new and longstanding members to meet and mingle. The evening starts with a cocktail party at one host home, where wine and non-alcoholic beverages are served. From there, guests proceed to small dinners hosted at parishioners' homes. Dessert is hosted at the Rectory by John and Susan Hartnett.

Hosts and Hostesses needed for the Progressive Dinner We are in need of a few more host homes for the dinner portion of the Progressive Dinner on Saturday, February 11th.  If you would like to host a dinner, please contact the Church Office (adowling@stesridgewood.org or 201-444-2299) as soon as possible.

Hors d’oeuvres also needed for the Progressive Dinner  Be sure to check the box on the reservation form when you return it or contact the the Church Office at the address noted above.

 


Urgent: Volunteers Needed to Prep, Serve Dinner at St. Paul's Shelter

The Outreach Committee is in desperate need for volunteers to prepare and serve a meal at the men’s shelter at St Paul’s Church in Paterson. It's easy: Prepare a meal (or pick up a catered meal), head to St. Paul's to serve the food, and return home in approximately an hour. The shelter residents do the clean up, and reimbursement for food is available. Open Wednesday evening dates are: April 25, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28 and December 26. The sign-up schedule is available on the Outreach web page. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall hallway. For more information, contact Ann Dowling in the Church Office at 201-444-2299 or adowling@stesridgewood.org.

For more information on the logistics of this important and rewarding ministry, click here. For more information about the men's shelter, click here.


Weekly Bulletins are Now Online

Weekly bulletins are now online! Did you miss a Sunday service, or are you an alum of St. Elizabeth's who wants to stay connected? Weekly bulletins will now be uploaded on the web site weekly. The page can be accessed via the Quick Links column on the right side of every page. Click here to go directly to the Weekly Bulletins web page.


The Queen, the King and Celebration of Sport

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Version (KJV) of the bible, Queen Elizabeth took the opportunity in her 2010 Christmas message to introduce the KJV and relate its publication with the importance of sports today. Click here to link in.


2012 Youth Mission Trip is Announced

For our 2012 Youth Mission Trip, St. Elizabeth's will be heading up to Cushing, Maine, for the week of June 24-30 to stay with St. Elizabeth's parishioners who have graciously offered their beautifully refurbished barn to be used as a base camp. We will be working on various service/work projects such as clearing trails at the Hog Island Audubon Center and assisting local service organizations. We will also have the opportunity to visit the Reverend Lu-Anne Conner at her church in Newcastle, Maine. Needless to say, we are quite excited at the prospect of seeing her - and she looks forward to seeing us!

Teens must be current 8th graders or older to participate.

The cost of the program is $350 per individual. ***Scholarships are available.***

A nonrefundable deposit of $150 is required by February 15. Balance of $200 is required by May 25.

If you or your child(ren) have any interest in participating in this mission trip, please contact
jconley@stesridgewood.org as soon as possible.

 

Now Online: The January issue of The Tower.

The January issue of The Tower is now available online. This is a password-protected document and for parishioners' use only. To access The Tower electronically, see the Quick Links column, located on the upper right side of this page, and select The Tower Newsletter link, then select the issue you would like to read. A prompt will appear to enter the password.

If you are a member of St. Elizabeth's and would like to know the password, contact the Church Office at 201-444-2299 or e-mail adowling@stesridgewood.org or danderson@stesridgewood.org.


September - June Worship Schedule

A service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I, is offered each Sunday at 8 a.m. The second service begins at 10:00 a.m. and is a rotating schedule of worship services: Holy Eucharist Rite I, Holy Eucharist Rite II and Morning Prayer Rite I. Church School and Children's Chapel services are held in conjunction with the 10 a.m. service, as is nursery care.

For more information on worship at St. Elizabeth's Church, click here.

For more information on the St. Elizabeth's Church School program, click here.
 

 


Administrative Staff
  •  New protocol for scheduling meetings

     


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Audio Sermons
  • Now Online: January 8, 2012 sermon by The Rev. Cn. John Hartnett (Baptism and New Life)

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Buildings and Grounds

 

  • Renovation of the church tower is underway. The front entrance is closed, as is the west pedestrian walkway to California Street. Please access the church from the rear parking lot or, if parking on Fairmount Road, by walking down the Rectory driveway to the steps by the west (Chapel) door. Please be respectful of our Fairmount Road neighbors and do not turn around in those driveways.


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Episcopal Church Women
  • Friday Morning Book Group has resumed each Friday at 9:30 a.m.in the Garden Room. The winter book selection is A Dangerous Dozen: 12 Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus, by The Rev. Cn. C.K. Robertson. Books are available for purchase in the Church Office ($13). Visit the ECW web page to download the reading schedule.

  • Valentine's Day Baby Item Drive runs through February 12.

  • Coat Drive is underway.


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Fellowship Events
  • Save the Date: The annual Progressive Dinner is Saturday, February 11, 2012. Rsvp today!

  • Hospitality Hosts are needed for Sundays in the upcoming months. Please sign up in the Parish Hall.


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Flower Memorials
  • Information on flower memorials and thanksgiving flowers is now on the website.

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Outreach Committee
  • Urgent: Volunteers needed to prep, serve dinner at St. Paul's Emergency Men's Shelter. Please sign up!

  • Used baseball gear is being collected for a youth mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Bring items to the parish hallway through January 25.

  • The Outreach Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m. Participation in Outreach Committee meetings is open to all who would like to attend. Outreach is both a rewarding and important part of our lives, and the benefits to the community are significant. Contact the Church Office for more information at 201-444-2299 or e-mail adowling@stesridgewood.org.

  • Food collection continues. 


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The Rector's Page
  • The 2011 Annual Report is now online, on The Rector's Page. The password is required to access this document. Anyone needing the password may contact Communications Administrator Debra Anderson at danderson@stesridgewood.org.

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Worship Times

     

     

    Sunday, January 29, 2012: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

    8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
    10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, Rite II

    Weekday Morning Prayer: Monday-Friday at 8:30 a.m.

    Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayer Service:February 1 and 15 at noon


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Youth Ministries
  • Please Note: The next Teen Dinner will be held in the Parish Hall on Sunday, January 29, at 5:30 p.m., rescheduled from January 22 at 6 p.m.

  • Youth Mission Trip is announced. Read on for the details.


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