Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, and spirit. We pray for the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples. We pray for those who have asked for our prayers, especially Bernie, Chris, Natalie, Joey D, Rick, Gerard, The Herbert Family, Hildegard, Seana, John, Antonia, Fred, Pat, Paula
1)Monetary donations and Shoprite gift cards using the food pantry’s website: https://www.opencupboardfoodpantry.org/how-to-donate/
2)Donate on this page by clicking on the button below and your donation will be forwarded to the Open Cupboard.
‘FAT TUESDAY’ PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY MARCH 2nd AT ST. THOMAS’ COFFEE HOUR The pancake breakfast will include the popular oat buttermilk pancakes in addition to traditional pancakes, waffles and other breakfast items.
THE OPERA PROJECT – A SUNDAY SERENADE The Opera Project Celebrates its 17TH Year! The Opera Project opens its 17th season on Sunday, March 23rd at 3:00 PM with "A Sunday Serenade" at St. Thomas, with a concert of arias and art songs. The Opera Project will be welcoming several new singers this season to join their company of emerging and developing artists. Over the years, The Opera Project has been home to countless singers, many of whom have gone on to professional careers. As hosts to this wonderful organization, we will be planning a reception to follow the concert. Food sign-up will be on the refrigerator. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door. Invite your friends, neighbors, and relatives for a lovely afternoon of music and fellowship! For more information, contact Walt MacNicoll at 908-268-1264 or visit the website at www.theoperaproject.us.
BUNCO NIGHT (yes, you will miss one of the Elite Eight games) Our fun, easy dice game is back at St. Thomas on Saturday, March 29th at 7pm. No worries if you haven’t played before as it is an easy game to learn. Please bring a white elephant item for the prize table. We always try to have a service collection at our Bunco nights. This time we will be collecting for His Helping Hands: Men’s NEW boxer brief type underwear, (sizes Medium and Large are most needed), darker colors preferred RSVP to Michelle Wagner at wagners88@comcast.net by Thursday, March 27th if you plan on attending.
RARITAN WATERSHED CLEAN-UP If you are interested in participating in this clean up, Please sign up by March 9th by using the sheet in the gallery. The clean up is Saturday, April 12th from 9am until noon, St. Thomas will be volunteering to help clean up part of the Raritan Headwater Stream watershed near the Clinton/Red Mill area. (A watershed is the area of land that drains into a body of water such as a river, lake, stream or bay. Our 470 square mile watershed region is a part of the Raritan River Basin which drains into the Raritan Bay and eventually the Atlantic Ocean). We are usually provided with gloves and trash/recycling bags. More details will be sent to those who sign up. Contact Michelle Wagner for additional details at wagners88@comcast.net.
ONGOING OUTREACH COLLECTIONS:
FAMILY PROMISE Needed items are: tissues, paper towels, laundry detergent. Additional needs are Lysol wipes, Lysol spray and quarters. Please place items in white hamper, located in the front entry near the coat closet. Quarters can be placed in the “Quarter Tube” in the church hall. The quarters will be distributed to their unhoused clients for use at local laundromats.
HIS HELPINGS HANDS Cleaning out your closets? Throughout the rest of the winter, we will be collecting winter coats (men's coats especially needed) and gently used blankets for the homeless in Paterson. Please see Jenn Fisher at church or email fisher5151@comcast.net if you have items to donate.
NORTH CAROLINA & TENNESSEE FUNDRAISER 2024 thru March 2025 Our faith can move mountains! Matthew 17:20
Erin Birdsall will continue to accept the items below as well as any monetary donations through the end of March. These relief efforts go directly to those affected by flooding and mudslides in Swannanoa and Black Mountain Tennessee as well as Asheville North Carolina. Thank you to each and every one of you for all your donations to date and your continued support!
Erin Birdsall 6 Hampton Rd. Glen Gardner NJ 08826 email: erinaileen710@icloud.com
Items needed: Baby/Kids: Diapers, Wipes, Formula, Bottles, Sippy cups Toiletries: Shampoo, conditioner, Body wash, Bar soap, Tooth paste, Tooth brushes, Body lotions, Tampons, Pads Miscellaneous: First Aid Supplies, batteries, Light fluid, Matches, Toilet paper, paper towels, ANYTHING WARM (blankets, jackets, gloves hats)