Easter Flowers
 

Each year, the Altar Guild decorates the church with seasonal floral arrangements for Easter.

Any donation toward the purchase of these flowers is greatly appreciated.

Donations will be recorded on your giving statement. 

If you are interested, please contact Stephanie

Donation of 2 chairs.
We are on the lookout for two comfy airmchair/accent chairs to replace the old, peeling red ones in the upstairs lounge area at St. Barnabas.

Ideally, we're hoping for pieces in good condition, with firm support in a neutral color.
If you have something available, please reach out to Fr. Fred, Erin, or Marlene!

MAUNDY THURSDAY AGAPE MEAL
APRIL 17, 2025 6:00-7:15 PM
HUBBARD HALL
Followed by Maundy Thursday Service
An Agape meal is a simple, often meatless, meal meant to foster community and goodwill, traditionally including bread, wine, and other simple foods like cheese, olives, and fruits.
The Agape meal, also known as a "love feast," is a practice rooted in early Christian gatherings, intended to encourage harmony, community, and goodwill. In the context of early Christianity, it was a communal meal where believers gathered to share food and foster fellowship, reflecting the meals Jesus shared with his disciples. The practice of agape meals is rooted in the early church's emphasis on community and shared experiences, as seen in Acts 2:46-47 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. These meals were not just about eating; they were a time for Christians to strengthen their bonds, share their lives, and build each other up in faith. So let us consider the meaning of our time together sharing the Agape Meal and prepare ourselves for the traditional Liturgy of the Maundy Thursday Eucharistic Feast.

If you're interested in donating a food item for the event, the sign-up sheet can be found in Hubbard Hall

April 14th - Evening Prayer 7:30pm

April 15th -  Stations of the Cross 7.30pm

April 16 - Tenebrae 7:30pm

April 17th - Agape Dinner 6:00-7:15pm
Maundy Thursday/Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:30pm

April 18th - Good Friday 3:00pm 

April 19th - Easter Vigil  7:30pm

April 20th - Easter Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am
Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt

The Ladies of St. Barnabas will be going to the Prince Tea House for afternoon tea!

 

4437 Rt 27

Princeton (Kingston), NJ

 

Sunday, May 4th at 12:30pm

 

RSVP by April 13th either by sign-up sheet in Hubbard Hall or emailing Erin or Marlene 

 

We will leave after the Sunday service instead of participating in coffee hour.

 

Prince Tea House | Tea & Desserts & Party | United States princeteahouse.com

 

Afternoon tea price approximately $35-$45, depending on menu choice.

There is still available seating at our table which can hold up to 20 people. Everyone can invite a friend to attend on a first come basis.
Please let Marlene or Erin know so we can add you to the list in Hubbard Hall.

Let’s go to the zoo!
June 21, 2025
Zoo Hours: 10am- 4pm
Group Rate: Need 15 people 
Adults (13 or older)
Seniors (62 & older)
Children (2-12)
 
Meet at church at 8:45, to leave by carpool at 9:00, to arrive at zoo at 10:00.
(Takes 1 hour to get there.)
 
Guided tour takes 2 hrs
Time to look around on our own
 
12:00-1:00 Bring bagged lunch to eat outside of zoo in picnic area or find a place to eat at a local diner or sub shop.
 
Travel to Eagle Rock reservation overlook to view NYC skyline and the 911 memorial if time and weather permit.




 

Let’s Go Cruising Aboard The River Lady in Tom’s River, NJ!

Friday, July 25, 2025

 

Dock location in Huddy Park

1 Robbins Pkwy

Tom’s River, NJ

 

Meet at  9:00am in the church parking lot. Carpool together to leave by 9:15am. Arrive at 10:15am, so we are ready to board boat at 10:30am. Cruise starts at 11:00am.

Please checkout their website and view their short informative video!
https://riverlady.com/
 

Make your reservations ASAP!

Must include your dinner choice! 
Choices include: chicken francese, chicken marsala, filet of salmon, eggplant parmesan and penne vodka, etc.

Lunch/ 11:00am: 

Adults $47.20person  

Seniors (over 65) $43.20

Child, 11 and under $35.20

The captain made this link for us:

 

https://riverlady.starboardsuite.com/e/historical-lunch-main-deck-22772

 

  

You can find the link by going to our website and scrolling down to the Zoom link
Zoom link for Wednesday Compline

Altar Flowers
 

Flower dedications will resume on April 27, 2025.

If you would like to make a dedication please contact Stephanie.

The cost for flowers is still only $40 as there has been no price increase.
Our thanks to Mark and Doug for the beautiful arrangements created by Roberts Florals weekly.

We have plenty of flower containers as of now!

 

2025 Diocese of New Jersey online Anti-Racism Training programs:

 

The Anti-Racism Commission (ARC) of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey announces that registration is now open for the Spring Session of its 20-hour online Anti-Racism Training. (HERE or use the QR Code or Registration button below!)  The training consists of five consecutive two-hour classes on Zoom, a self-study program in between the five weekly Zoom meetings, and a follow-up session four weeks later. The session costs $100 per person. Scholarships are available based on financial need.   This Spring, the classes will be held on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.  The class schedule is: May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, and July 1.    Participants who attend all classes and submit all assignments will earn a Certificate of Completion from the Diocese of New Jersey.   If the Spring Anti-Racism session doesn’t fit your schedule, ARC is holding the final 2025 session in September on Friday evenings from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Those dates are September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, November 7.   In addition, an Anti-Racism Training session that is conducted entirely in Spanish and is modified to be culturally sensitive to the experiences of Spanish-speaking communities will be held in-person on September 20.  Details about the Spanish-language training will be available shortly. All lay and clergy who hold elected positions on commissions, committees and other bodies of the Diocese of New Jersey must take the training and are encouraged to re-take it at least every three years.. This includes members of the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Commission on Clerical Compensation, Committee on Constitution and Canons, Finance and Budget, and other elected bodies. In addition, all clergy new to the Diocese are required to take Anti-Racism within 12 months of their calling. For more information, contact Canon Karen Oliver Moore.  The Anti-Racism Commission is a group of dedicated anti-racists who are working to help dismantle systemic racism, inequality, and injustice in our church and in our society.

 

REGISTER HERE

The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 10:30am

Please click the link below to register.

Sunday School Registration