LIFT will begin our Thanksgiving food drive for those in need. Monetary donations will be collected starting Sunday 10/17 through Sunday 11/7. Fresh vegetables, squash, potatoes, and other necessities will be purchased and delivered to the North Buffalo food pantry before Thanksgiving. Marge Schlau & Chris Chipp will be collecting at the 10am service, and Kris Dodge & Sharon Jones at the
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It’s the time of year for the Finance Committee to start creating St. Martin’s 2022 Budget. We are asking the following groups and/or committees to submit your financial approval request for 2022: ACOLYTES CHRISTIAN ED (Sunday School) MUSIC VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL/MESSY CHURCH VESTRY – Vestry Retreat and Capital Improvement Expense WORSHIP YOUTH (Rite 13 and J2A) If there is a
St. Martin’s has an account at Bottle Junction in the GI Plaza. This money will go to support the J2A Pilgrimage next year. All you have to do is bring your bottles in and tell them that you would like to donate to your friends at St Martin's Episcopal Church. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office Enable JavaScript to view protected content..
Our J2A Christian Education class is proud to announce they will be supporting Wreaths Across America (WAA) this year. Please check out our fundraising page at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NY0381P. Not only will your donations go to a great cause, it will also support our next pilgrimage. Please review instructions below on how to donate. If you would prefer to donate by cash or check,
Save-the-Date: St. Martin’s Annual Pet Blessing will be Sunday, October 3, during the 10am Service, outside under the tent (weather permitting). This is the Sunday date closest to the Feast of St. Francis, who is the patron saint of animals, which is celebrated on October 4. We will also be collecting pet food, treats, or any pet supplies, that day to be donated to Pete's Pet