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:
The Gaspari Family, Theresa, Alex, “Khorks” Family & Friends, Jane, The Issac Family, Chris, Doug, Judy, Markus, Palmer Family, Patty, Rachel, Alice Elizabeth, Antonia, Fred, The Herbert Family, Hildegard, John, 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.
PARISH LENTEN CHALLENGE - Continuing Our Support of Migrant Ministries….This Lenten season Fr. Kyle and The Outreach Committee are challenging the parishioners and supporters of St. Thomas parish to raise funds for Migrant Ministries to assist and support communities welcoming refugee and immigrant neighbors. The goal is $1,000.
At the conclusion of Lent, The Outreach Committee will direct the money raised from this challenge to the city most in need of our support.
Please prayerfully consider what you can offer. If donating by check, please note “Lenten Challenge” on the memo line. Donations can also be made on the church website by clicking here. ….But how GREAT would it be to raise $2026….
EASTER FLOWERS Easter Flower Donation envelopes are in the gallery. Please fill out the envelope and place it in the collection plate by Sunday, March 29th. Monies will be used to purchase the Easter flowers that will decorate our church. Dedications in Thanksgiving for and in Memories of will be included in our Easter Sunday bulletin Sunday, April 5th.
ESTATE PLANNING SPEAKER at Calvary- During the Stewardship Campaign, some of the Calvary parishioners expressed interest in learning more about how to include Calvary in your will. Ryan Siclari (Ryann M. Siclari | Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.) has agreed to lead a conversation on this topic and to answer general estate planning questions. The meeting will take place on SATURDAY, MARCH 7 AT 10 A.M. in the Calvary parish hall. All are welcome. Kindly sign up in the gallery.
BUNCO-IN MARCH We return to our much loved Bunco night at 7pm at St. Thomas on Saturday, March 21st. Bunco is a fun dice game that anyone can learn to play. We ask you to bring a white elephant item for the prize table. You are welcome to bring a snack or drink to share. A white elephant item is a gently used or new item from your home that needs a new place to be loved. Optional donation collection of 2 yards of fleece material for Project Linus. We will either be making our own no-sew Project Linus blankets or donating the fleece to the Make a Blanket Day at the Bloomsbury Firehouse on April 18th. Please email or text Sandra Mikuta if you plan to be at Bunco.
OPERA PROJECT St. Thomas will be hosting the Opera Project March 22 at 3pm. Suggested donation is $20 at the door. The Opera Project is a non-profit corporation whose mission is the support and nurturing of classical singing in all of its forms by providing performance opportunities for student, emerging, and professional artists. We hope you will join us at St. Thomas. There is a small reception at this event.
CRAFTING WITH A PURPOSE We continue to collect plastic bags (newspaper and grocery store produce bags) for our weaved sleeping mats for the homeless. It may take a long while to weave these mats as plastic bags are needed and we ask for your continued help. There is a container in the hall to collect these plastic bags.
FAMILY PROMISE
1. Items to be placed in the white hamper at the front entrance near the coat closet - Supply Closet needs: paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, hand soap, lip balm and wash cloths.
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.
2. St. Thomas will be partnering with Calvary to provide meals for Family Promise families staying at the Promise Center in Flemington during the week of April 5-11 (Easter Sunday through Saturday). Volunteers will be needed to prepare and deliver dinners, and possibly do some grocery shopping for breakfast and lunch items. Thank you so much to those who have already offered to help! There is a sign-up sheet in the Gallery or contact Jenn Fisher.
We are also hoping to provide Easter baskets again this year as well. More details to follow.
RARITAN HEADWATERS CLEAN UP DAY It only takes three hours to make a big impact. Trash and litter along a stream is harmful to wildlife, water quality, and human health. During the Annual Stream Cleanup, RHA volunteers clean-up 14 tons of trash and debris every year! In celebration of Earth Day, on Saturday, April 18th from 9am-12pm, RHA will once again do a clean-up. Will you be one of their volunteers? Registration begins March 1st and we need a lead person for this outreach. Please see Michelle Wagner or one of the wardens if you are interested.