St. John on the Mountain

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Annual Fall Concert by St. John's Festival Choir

Saturday, November 7th

The Choir hopes you will join them on Saturday evening, November 7th at 7:00 pm for their annual fall Concert. This year, our Director Richard Morgan will be joined by Organist Joshua Stafford, St. Peter's Church, Morristown and soloists Debbie Smith and Joanne Dadd in a concert especially suited for the season - We Praise Thee! The concert will include Franz Josef Haydn's exciting Te Deum in C Major, written for Marie Thérèse (daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette), Hear My Prayer by Felix Mendelssohn, and Gabriel Fauré's lush setting of the Mass for women's voices Messe Basse. Remember to invite your family and friends! The Concert is only an hour and will be ending about 8:00 PM - plenty of time to take your friends and family out for a celebratory dinner at your favorite local restaurant!

Welcome to Lisa Coakley, Our New Parish Administrator

Welcome to Lisa Coakley, Our New Parish Administrator

Lisa holds a BA from Boston College and worked in software development in the Boston area for 15 years. Lisa and her family moved to Somerset County, NJ in 2001 where she has raised her two sons. Lisa is excited to be a part of the SJOTM team. Any questions regarding SJOTM should be directed to Lisa. She can be found in the Parish House office Mondays through Thursdays. To contact Lisa, email or call 908-766-2282 ext 10.

November Newsletter

Annual Christmas Pageant

The Annual Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 20th at 10 am. The pageant is open to all interested Pre-K - 12th grade students. Please take the time to discuss with your child(ren) the time commitments involved with each type of role and their willingness to perform it. In order to participate they must be able to attend the required practices. Forms are located on the table in the narthex, in the Parish House Church Office, on www.sjotm.org, or email Lynn Mitchell. They must be returned no later than November 22nd. Roles will be announced and scripts will be available on Tuesday, December 1st. Parent volunteers are also needed.

Thanksgiving & Christmas Adopt-a-Family

Help save a struggling family's Thanksgiving and 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. Please call Sue Kennedy at 908-234-0267 with any questions. If you have a particular family you have been supporting in the past, please let Sue know so that she can inform the Food Bank.

Volunteer in November for the Somerset County Food Bank

Saturdays in November

Volunteer in November for the Somerset County Food Bank

Volunteers are needed to staff the Food Bank Pantry Saturdays in November from 9:30 am-11:30 am. 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. For more info or to sign-up email Sally Hespe.

Food for Fenn

The Outreach Commission has designated November "Food for Fenn" month in honor of its beloved leader, Fenn Putman, who died last summer. Fenn was an inspiration to us all. In recognition of this fine man we propose to flood the Food Bank with "Food for Fenn." We ask all parishioners to step to up their efforts this month and bring donations of food or money to provide for the hungry guests who arrive at the Food Bank in Somerville every Saturday morning. We have even provided commemorative shopping bags to encourage your efforts.

2016 Stewardship

By now you should have received your Stewardship letter for 2016. If you haven't already done so, please return your 2016 Pledge Card ASAP, as the Vestry needs them to make their budget decisions for the upcoming year. Extra pledge cards can be found on the web in the narthex or call the office 908-766-2282 to have one sent to you.

Advent Wreath Making

Advent Wreath Making for ALL on Sunday, November 29th

Please join us on Sunday, November 29th as we make Advent Wreaths (in Parish Hall). All materials will be supplied. A $5 donation to help off-set the cost of supplies is greatly appreciated. Children will make their wreaths at 10:00 (in lieu of Sunday School). Adults are welcome to make theirs immediately following the 10 am service.

Community Hymn Sing

December 6 from 4 pm-7 pm

Save the date: December 6 from 4 pm-7 pm, Music on the Mountain! Rick Morgan will accompany us as we draw ballots to select our all-time hymn book favorites. Singing will be followed by a holiday feast in the Parish Hall.