We have been challenged to a friendly competition by some of our neighboring parishes to see who can raise the most food to assist hungry people in our area.  In the summer, donations to local food banks typically becomes sparse, as so many of us travel, and the needs of the food banks fall off our radar.  

• The Food Bank Network is now serving more than 800 families a month, which includes more than 3,000 individuals.  
• In New Jersey the monthly participation in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps) rose from 437,860 in 2008 to 826,134 in 2012. 

The Food Bank relies heavily on our donations to keep their shelves stocked.  The goal is to get more than 50,000 pounds of food supplies donated and collected during the month of June.  It is a competition where there are no losers.  Everyone wins, especially our neighbors who are hungry!  To participate in the challenge, you can donate money through the parish office, or click here to donate directly through the website.  

All are welcome to join us on Thursday, June 20th at noon for the Ladies' Luncheon at the home of Sue Catlett, 20 Tanners Brook Road, Chester.  Please bring a sandwich; beverages and dessert will be provided.  Please RSVP to Sue at 908 955-7109.  We hope to see you there.

Plan to join us for a Parish Picnic on Sunday, June 23rd when we will have one worship service at 10 am with a picnic to follow in 

Parish Hall at 11:15 am.  Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share.  Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided.  

We will have one service on Sunday, June 23rd at 10 am so we can gather, worship, and celebrate as a united community.  Plan to join us for a Parish Picnic immediately following the service.  Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided. 

Summer Sundays on the Mountain begins Sunday, June 30th 

•  9:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music in the church

• Professional Nursery Care will be offered beginning at 9:00 am in Room 2 of the lower level

• A simple Lemonade Hour will immediately follow the worship service

Beginning, Monday, June 17th the office will be switching to summer hours.  We will be open Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 1 pm.  The office will be closed on Fridays.

Stop by to tidy up the Memorial Garden and surround every Thursday at 4:30 pm.   Giving a little of your time by sweeping, weeding, and such will help to keep this lovely area at its best.  Refreshments provided. For school-aged kids, Community Service hours will be given.

Beginning Sunday, June 30th there will be a Lemonade Hour, immediately following the 9:30 am service.  Hosts are needed.  It's easy; all you need to bring is a small treat as the lemonade is provided by the church.  A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board outside of Parish Hall.  Weather permitting, Lemonade Hour will take place outside in the front courtyard.  

Children ages 3 - rising third graders are invited to join us at the Everywhere Fun Fair:  Where God's World Comes Together this summer from 9:30am-12pm on July 15-19th.  We will be learning, creating, and having fun! Volunteers are also needed to make this program a success. Click here for a registration form.  Email lynnmitchell@sjotm.org for more information.