WELCOME TO ST. ELIZABETH'S
February 5, 2012: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Set us free, O God, fromt he bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns iwth you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
February Worship Services:
Weekday Morning Prayer
Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel
Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayer Services
Wednesdays, February 1 and 15, at noon
Thursday, February 2: The Feast of the Presentation
6:30 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday, February 5:
Bring a Friend Sunday
8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Sunday, February 12:
3 p.m.: Absalom Jones Service at the Cathedral (Newark)
Wednesday, February 22: Ash Wednesday
Services at 6:30 a.m., noon, 4:30 p.m. (Family Service), 7:30 p.m.
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 February issue of The Tower.
The February 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.
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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