A HUGE thank you goes out to all those who donated diapers, wipes and other baby items during our Epiphany collection. This week, the LIFT group delivered a TON of diapers, wipes, etc. to The Family Justice Center site right on Grand Island. There were also $250 in financial donations which FJC requested to use as needed to establish their new "pantry" for baby items. FJC serves as a temporary
Announcements
Vestry had their first meeting of 2021 on Jan 14. We welcomed our new Vestry members – Mark Korzelius, Jr. Warden, Allie Porter, Kris Dodge, Melodie McEvoy, and Dawn Farquharson. There was an abundance of gratitude and joy as we reviewed the December and year end financial report. For anyone that has been on Vestry before, you know the palpitations that come some years as we watch the
The Women’s LIFT Group is pleased to announce the initiation of a new ministry, Soup for the Soul. Starting in February, it is the LIFT Group’s goal to provide our church community members a bowl of homemade soup and bread sometime following a medical procedure, birth of a child, death of a loved one, or at various intervals battling a long term illness. Who won’t like a bowl of homemade
During the month of January, the parish is collecting diapers and wipes of any size for the Family Justice Center on Grand Island. The church will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM-12PM through January 24th. Please give generously as you are able to support the most vulnerable during this difficult time. If you have any questions please contact Ellen Valvo or Fr. Nick.
We are looking for brief video Christmas greetings to be a part of our virtual worship for Christmas Eve. Please send a short (10 sec max) video of your family sending some Christmas greetings and wishes to our St. Martin's family to Fr. Nick Enable JavaScript to view protected content. December 21 for inclusion in the Christmas Eve service. Thank you for your help and feel free to reach out with any questions.