OFFICE HOURS/
CONTACT US
908-766-2282
Rector
The Rev. Susan Ironside
Mon-Thurs 9am - 5pm
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Administrator
Patti Lippman
Mon-Thurs 8am - 3pm
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Bookkeeper
Lisa Keenan
Monday & Wednesday
8:30am-2:30pm
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Lynn Mitchell
Hours by Appointment
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DON'T MISS OUT ON
ADVENT QUIET DAY
TOMORROW!
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Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, December 10th from 10am-2pm, with lunch, for an Advent Quiet Day here at St. John on the Mountain. We will be joined by St. Mark's, in Basking Ridge, to spend a day of prayer and reflection, led by Father Rick Morley and Mother Susan Ironside, and we will contemplate the Angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary, and her brave response, "Let it be unto me according to your word."
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
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Click here for the December Newsletter.
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Advent Arts & Crafts this Sunday, December 11th
During Coffee Hour
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Calling all kids! Come and make a variety of age-appropriate crafts for all during coffee hour.
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Pageant Costume Pick-Up
this Sunday, December 11th
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Please pick-up your costume in the Parish Hall, during Coffee Hour.
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Photos from the Institution of
The Reverend Susan R. Ironside
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The Institution of The Reverend Susan R. Ironside
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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & SPECIAL MUSIC
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If you would like to dedicate Christmas Flowers & Special Music, please send your dedications to the Parish Office. In order that we might publish all names in the Christmas bulletins, we ask that you send in your forms by Wednesday, December 14th. Click here to download form.
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COMPLETE YOUR PLEDGE PAYMENTS FOR
YOUR 2011 TAX RETURN
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In order to be eligible for tax purposes, on your 2011 tax return, your pledge payments will need to be either post marked by December 31, 2011 or received in the office by that date.
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STEWARDSHIP/EVERY MEMBER CANVASS UPDATE
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As of Wednesday, December 7th, we have 82 pledges totaling $272,402 for the 2012 EMC campaign, which includes a few new members. But we still have a ways to go to surpass last year (115 pledges for $343,509) and achieve this year's goal of $370,000 in pledges. If you have not already done so, please send in your pledge card to the Parish Office by Monday, December 12th. If you misplaced your Pledge Card or did not receive one in the mail, extra Pledge Cards can be found in the narthex or click here to download a copy. You can also call the office at 908-766-2282 to have one mailed to you.
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STOCK DONATIONS
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Did You Know You Can Donate Your Stocks to SJOTM?
The tax advantages can make doing so very worthwhile. To learn more, please contact Lisa Keenan in the office at 908-766-2282 ext 13 or by email at [email protected]. We would be happy to accept stock donations for 2012 as form of pledge payment.
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DECEMBER MISSION OUTREACH MEETING
DATE CHANGE - DECEMBER 18TH
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The next next Mission Outreach Committee meeting will take place on Sunday, December 18th immediately following the 10am service in the choir room. Please let us know of any organizations or local charities that are in need of money or volunteers, by contacting Sally Hespe, Fenn Putman or any other commission members.
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DECEMBER LADIES' LUNCHEON
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Please join us on Thursday, December 15th at noon at the Somerset Hills Country Club for a special luncheon. The cost is $20 per person; alcoholic beverages are extra. Please RSVP to Katie Porter at 973-543-4003 or email [email protected] by Monday, December 12th.
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT on DECEMBER 18th at 10am
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Important Dates to Remember
- Sunday, December 11th after the 10am service ~ Costume pick up in the Parish Hall.
- Thursday, December 15th from 4-5pm ~ Pageant rehearsal for Singers & Speakers only, in the church
- Saturday, December 17th at 10am ~ Pageant rehearsal for All, in the church
- Sunday, December 18th ~ Meet at 9:30am in Parish Hall for the 10am Pageant
If you have any questions, contact Lynn Mitchell [email protected].
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GREENING of the CHURCH for CHRISTMAS
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Join the Altar Guild as they prepare the church for Christmas on Thursday, December 22 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Help decorate trees, hang wreaths, and stay for refreshments.
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES
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Saturday, December 24th
Eve of the Nativity
- 5pm Christmas Eve Family Service with Building of the Cr�che
The Festive Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with the Cherub Choir will include the Building of the Cr�che and will take place at 5pm. Children should arrive by 4:40pm to meet with Lynn Mitchell and Mother Susan to participate in the Procession. Families with young children are invited and encouraged to celebrate the Nativity with us.
- 9pm Christmas Eve Festival Holy Eucharist
Please join us in the church beginning at 8:30pm with Carols by Candlelight, followed by a Christmas Eve Festival Holy Eucharist.
Sunday, December 25
The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
- 10am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
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ADOPT-A-FAMILY for CHRISTMAS
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Help save a struggling family's Christmas by providing an uncooked meal. It's easy! Just buy the makings for a meal, and deliver it uncooked to your Adopt-a-Family. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. For more information, contact Pete Ackerman [email protected] or (908) 537-9905.
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GRACE'S SOUP KITCHEN
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We will work at Grace's Soup Kitchen, at Grace Episcopal Church in Plainfield, on Friday, December 30th from 10am-1pm. This is a great time to bring your children to see how fortunate they are and how they can help others. Volunteers do not need to bring anything. A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board near Parish Hall. Please sign-up so that we will know how many will be there. For directions to Grace Episcopal click here.
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PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land-2012
Hosted by Bishop George Councell
July 23rd- August 5th
$2524 for double occupancy ($385 extra for single occupancy)
Click here for more information
Click here for a registration form
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St. John on the Mountain
379 Mount Harmony Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-766-2282 |
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