St. John on the Mountain

Upcoming Events

Silent Auction Pre-Sale

Friday, April 17th

If you can't make it to the fundraiser on Saturday, April 18th, we will be hosting a Silent Auction Pre-sale day on Friday, April 17th in Parish Hall from 9 am - 12 pm. You will have the chance to buy auction items at a Buy it Now price, or you can place a bid.View list of auction items. We thank you for your support and hope to see everyone at the event!

Second Annual St. John NS & SJOTM Fundraiser

This Saturday, April 18th

Join us this Saturday, April 18th at 6:30 pm for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music, and a silent auction. View invitation.

Forget to RSVP for the Spring Fundraiser?

Did you forget to RSVP for the Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, April 18th? No worries! You can pay at the door that night. We will only be accepting cash or checks for the silent auction and raffles. So, don't forget to bring your checkbooks or cash.

Heifer Mission Trip Meeting

Sunday, April 19th

Please join us after the 10 am worship service for a presentation to learn more about the upcoming trip to Heifer Farm in Rutland, MA (July 19-21), from Laura Berzofsky, a volunteer with Heifer with over 13 years of experience. Laura, has traveled to five remote Heifer International villages and has many photos and stories to share of visiting families with no running water, fuel, or heat, and who live on an income of less than a-dollar-a-day. Laura will explain how participants, of the upcoming trip, will work on the farm and stay in a global village, where they will assume the role of an impoverished family. Grades 6 and up are eligible to attend. Approximate cost will be $100 per person. Additional program information can be found at Heifer.org. Email Sally Hespe or call (908) 875-1518 for more information and registration materials.

Conover Churches Collaborative Garden Project

Beginning Sunday, April 19th

The four Conover churches - St. John's, St. Mark's, St. Bernards and St. Luke's - will be joining forces this Spring at the Bernardsville Community Garden. We have leased two plots at the garden, which is located at the Dunster property on Spring House Rd. off 202 in Bernardsville (across from Old Quarry Road). The group will grow fresh produce to distribute to area families in need. Want to check out the garden and see how you can help? Join us on Sunday, April 19 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at the garden. Contact Sally Hespe for more information.

"A Virtuous Cycle"to Benefit

St. John on the Mountain

Parishioner, Joe Ray, plans to ride 1500 kilometers in four rides April 18, 25, May 16 and June 6 in order to qualify to ride in the Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur ("PBP") which will be held in August 2015 in France. Each ride must be completed within a set time limit. The time limit includes stops for rest, flat tires, food and drink, etc. Rides are unsupported, so whatever you need you bring with you on the ride or you find it along the route. There is no "team car" handing out food and performance drinks. So, what makes this Virtuous? You!! Joe is inviting fellow parishioners to pledge $x.xx per kilometer to sponsor him. All money raised at the end of the journey will be paid to St. John on the Mountain to support the church's operations for 2015. The total amount of money will be based on the total kilometers completed. Assuming Joe successfully completes all four rides, here are some examples of pledges:

$/km Total

$1.00 $1,500

$0.75 $1,125

$0.67 $1,000

$0.50 $750

$0.33 $500

$0.25 $375

$0.20 $300

$0.10 $150

$0.05 $75

Food Bank Staffing

Saturdays in April

Volunteers are needed to staff the Food Bank Pantry Saturdays in April from 9:30 am to noon (April 4, 11, 18, 25). Tasks include interviewing clients, and bagging and distributing food. The pantry is located at the rear of the United Reformed Church, 100 West Main Street in Somerville. This is a great opportunity for older children, and community service hours will be given. The sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board near Parish Hall or contact Sally Hespe.

The Chorus of Communities

25th Annual Spring Concert

Saturday, April 25th

A Concert of Reflection, Reconciliation and Resurrection In commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the end of WW II. Join our very own Rick Morgan on Saturday, April 25th 2015 at 7:30 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Montclair, for a Requiem Mass, by John Rutter; A Song of Thanksgiving, by Ralph Vaughan Williams; Three Alleluias by Thompson, Young, and Hampton. Richard Morgan, Artistic Director and Dr. Brian Harlow, Organist. Tickets for $12 are available at the door.

VBS Summer Camp at SJOTM

June 22-26

Children ages 3 through rising 4th graders are invited to join us June 22-26 for summer camp. Kids will learn, create, and have fun! Join us for sports, games, music, snacks, Bible stories, and cool crafts. The cost is $60 per child (with a $150 cap per family). More information and registration.

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