Announcements

Baptism. The next two baptismal dates are Easter, April 3 at 8pm and April 4 at 11am as well as Pentecost, May  23 at 10 am. The Great Vigil of Easter (April 3 at 8 pm) is a particularly apt time for adult baptism. Anyone interested in exploring Baptism, should contact Fr. Julian by Wednesday, March 10th to arrange for preparation.

Today's Postlude. Throughout Lent the postlude to our worship will be quiet and based on a familiar hymn.  This mornings postlude is based hymn number 150.  Read the text of this hymn as you listen to the music and take these thoughts with you as you leave the nave this morning.

Apostles' House, a mission providing food and shelter in Newark, is in urgent need of new or gently used twin-sized sheets and pillowcases. Sheets will be collected for the next two weeks, to be blessed and delivered on March 21st.  So check your linen closets and use up those old Bed Bath & Beyond coupons for a very worthy cause.  (Clean sheets only, please.)

The Center for Food Action is looking for small items to be given to the mothers on Mother’s Day.  Gifts such as perfume, cosmetics, jewelry, hand lotion, etc...are just some ideas.  Your donations may be left in the Parish Hall. Thank you!

St. John’s will host its annual Spring Boutique and Luncheon on Saturday, March 27th from  9AM - 3PM. Available for purchase are hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind Easter and spring items such as Easter cards, note cards, specialty baked items, jewelry, novelty items for Easter baskets, lap quilts and quilted table toppers, original design hand-knitted items, egg baskets and table decorations, floral wreaths, hand-dipped Easter chocolates, unique home and garden decorations, plus other ornamental gift items.  Take a shopping break and enjoy a delicious gourmet chicken salad croissant luncheon with a scrumptious blondie brownie for dessert. Come, bring a friend and enjoy.

Feeding The Body.  People are needed to feed the bodies of the guests at St. Paul’s Paterson shelter for men who are homeless.  The dinner is Wednesday, April 7.  Many parishioners of St. John’s have faithfully provided these dinners on the first Wednesday of every month for many years.  April is a good opportunity for folks who haven’t yet had a chance to do this.  High School Kids or groups such as the scouts that have been in need of a service project have found this rewarding.  One family cooked and delivered so their children would get a better idea of the good fortune they enjoyed just from living in suburban Bergen County. Contact Chuck Hardy for details 914-643-3558, chardy@optonline.net.

Feeding the Mind:  Spring 2010 Series of Tutor Training Classes. ESL Tutor Training sessions will be held at St. John’s on Saturday mornings from 9 am until 12 noon, beginning April 10.  It is important to attend all sessions which are scheduled for April 10, 17, 24 and May 8.   Pre-registration is required - fee is $15 toward materials.  Following the training, the volunteers will be matched with an adult in need of learning spoken English. Teaching is 1-1 and free to the learner. Interested persons may call Emmy Bledsoe as soon as possible at 201-825-0474 for details.