This Week on the Mountain for Sunday, March 11th

This Week on the Mountain

Third Sunday of Lent

March 11th

Daylight Savings

Don't forget to spring ahead! Move your clocks one hour ahead before going to sleep on Saturday night.

VBS Summer Camp - Save the Date!

All children ages 3 through rising 4th graders are invited to join us June 25th-28th from 9:30am - 12:00noon as we "Journey to the Olympics: It's a Golden Opportunity." More details coming soon.

Ladies' Luncheon this Thursday

Please join us this Thursday, March 15th at noon for the Ladies Luncheon at the home of Jody Flegal, 26 Roberts Circle, Basking Ridge. Please bring your sandwich; beverages and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to Jody at 908- 766-7890. We hope to see you there.

Confirmation Preparation and Adult Inquirer's Class

Classes will be held in Easter season to prepare those who are seeking confirmation on the Feast of Pentecost on Sundays at 9am in the Parish House classroom. All are welcome to attend these classes, which will be an overview of the riches of our faith and traditions. Anyone seeking to be confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church should contact Mother Susan for more information. The weekly topics are as follows:

April 22 The Bible

April 29 The Book of Common Prayer

May 6 Holy Baptism

May 13 Holy Communion

May 20 The Episcopal Church

Easter Plants, Flowers & Special Music

St. John on the Mountain is now accepting contributions for Easter plants, flowers, and special music. Gifts may be given either as memorials or in thanksgivings. In order that we might publish all names in the Easter bulletins, we ask that you send in your form by Wednesday, March 26th. Click here to download a form.

Celebrating the Eucharist

by Father Malloy

Fr. Malloy, our Theologian in Residence, is recognized as one of the finest pastoral liturgists in America, and his book Celebrating the Eucharist, is used by clergy and lay people who plan worship, and by people who seek to better understand the richness of our tradition of common prayer.

For those who are interested, we have several copies of the book available for sale for $24 each. Please contact the office to reserve an autographed copy 908-766-2282 or office@sjotm.org.

Adult Education: Learning in Lent

Immediately following the 10:00 am celebration of the Eucharist, we will gather for Adult Education.

In the weeks of Lent, we will learn some of the basics of our tradition and its liturgy, and prepare, as a community, to celebrate the Triduum, the three holy days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter, which are the center days of the Church year. Activities for children will be available so that parents can attend. The entire community is invited and encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity.

Evening Prayer on Tuesdays: Praying in Lent

On Tuesdays evenings at 6:00 pm, the community will gather for Evening Prayer in the Chapel, followed by a simple pot-luck supper. Members of our community will preside at this simple service of prayer. Bring a dish to share for supper, and come and allow the word of God to wash over you, and pray with the assembled community, as our ancestors did before us.

Quarters for Haiti: Giving in Lent

M&M tubes can be returned to Lynn Mitchell as soon as they are filled with quarters. Please make sure all tubes are returned by April 15th (the Sunday after Easter).

April Food Bank Staffing

SJOTM parishioners will staff the Food Bank Pantry each Saturday in April from 9:45am to noon. Located at the United Reformed Church, 100 West Main Street in Somerville. All are invited, including older children, to help interview clients, bag and distribute food. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. For more information, contact Pete Ackerman jbajr@comcast.net or (908) 537-9905.

Easter Adopt-A-Family

Help a struggling family this Easter, by providing an uncooked meal. It's easy! Just buy the makings for a meal, and deliver to your Adopt-a-Family. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. For more information, contact Pete Ackerman jbajr@comcast.net or (908) 537-9905.

Dr. William Stroker Weekly Seminar on Early Christian Church

Dr. William Stroker will present and discuss the Early Christian Church formation at 3pm in the St. Mark's Church in Basking Ridge. As a former Chairman of Religion at Drew University and now professor emeritus, his outstanding educational skills will offer an exciting venue for learning. We will explore the world of the first century. Please call the St. Mark's church office at 908-766-9058 to make a reservation. The Weekly Topics are:

March 11 The contribution of Paul: the legitimacy of Gentile Christianity
March 18 Early Christian Practices: Lord's Day, Baptism, Lord's Supper, etc.
March 25 Institutionalization: The eventual development of clergy, parishes, dioceses, and becoming the state church.

Soundscapes for Cello & Organ

Yale-educated organist Brian Harlow joins forces with Robert Deutsch, former member of the Houston Symphony, to present a program of beautiful works for cello and organ by composers such as Wilbur Held, Daniel Pinkham, Camille Saint-Saens, and George Thalben-Ball on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at 4:00 pm in the Main Chapel at The Community of St. John Baptist, 82 West Main St., Mendham. The program will also feature solo organ works and the G major Suite for solo cello of Johann Sebastian Bach. All are welcome! Cost: $15; Seniors & Students: $12.

This Week at a Glance

March 11, Third Sunday in Lent

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I, Chapel

9:00 am Nursery Care, Room 2 Lower Level

Rite 13, 2nd Floor Parish House

Parish Choir rehearsal, Church

10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church

Sunday School

11:15 am Adult Education, Church

Coffee Hour, Parish Hall

Optional Treble Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

March 12, Tuesday