August 7 , 2005

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Please note that beginning this month we will be sending the Chimes by email only to those who have indicated that preference. Thank you to all who responded so enthusiastically about receiving the E - mail PDF version of the Chimes, or sent us your new or updated email address!

You can always change to “email only” – just let us know your preference by emailing the Rector therector@stmarysburlington.org or the Parish Office parishoffice@stmarysburlington.org.  If you use email and haven’t heard anything from us lately, please send us a message with your current address. Of course, if you use email and would like both printed and emailed versions you can indicate that too! For everyone else the print version will still be sent via postal mail as always.

J. Connor Haynes SSC,

Rector

BLOOD DRIVE EXCEEDED GOAL: We had a very successful blood drive this time. Our goal was 30 productive pints. 39 people presented themselves at the drive including some called by the Red Cross and a few walk-ins. 34 pints of blood were collected – 113% of our goal. Thanks are due to those in the parish who made calls and of course to those who donated their much needed blood. – Bob Mead

Ladle of Love is now a member of the New Jersey Food Bank—we made our first visit to the warehouse in Pennsauken on Tuesday.

Through this program we will be able to get canned goods, paper supplies, meat, dairy products and fresh vegetables.

These will be used in the preparation for our meals.

The Food Bank collects surplus food from large distributors and makes it available to organizations such as ours who minister to the hungry. We can go to the warehouse once a week and pick up what we want, or order ahead of time and have it delivered to the satellite distribution points right here in Burlington on the fourth Thursday of the month. Everything comes in case lots so if there are any male volunteers to help with loading and unloading just let us know.

Our crowds on Wednesday continue to grow as word spreads. One gentleman this week said we have one of the best soup kitchens around not only because the food is always so good and so plentiful, but because we never rush people in and out and everyone is always so friendly and welcoming.

Thanks all you volunteers who make this work. People do appreciate it.

6TH ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC: Our 6th Annual Parish Picnic will take place on Wednesday, August 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Masonic Home Picnic grounds. There are sign up sheets for attendance and contributions available on Sundays.  Guests are welcome! Volunteers are needed for transporting, setting up, and clean up. Questions or comments to Irene and/or Jerry Gares (609) 877-1740 or GMGIBG@comcast.net. Be sure to mark your calendars now so you don’t miss the fun event.

BURIAL LOT INCREASE:  The cost of burial lots in our Churchyard will rise to $500.00 effective September 1st, 2005.  This price is still below the average cost of burial lots charged by other area cemeteries.  Burial lots may be purchased by parishioners at the current cost of $400.00, but must be paid for in full not later than September 1st.  Please speak to the Rector or Dave Parker if you are interested.

MEN OF ST. MARY’S will not meet in July or August. Our next meeting date will be on September 10th.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY for August - October is available on the tract table or in the Parish Office. Many have found this daily devotional booklet valuable in their spiritual journey; this might be a good time for you to try Forward. A 75¢ donation is requested.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Please mark September 17th on your calendar for our annual Spaghetti Dinner. Watch for notices in the Sunday bulletin and for sign up sheets.

2005 CHRISMAS BAZAAR:

 CRAFT NIGHTS - Barbara Quinn will again be hosting Craft Nights at her home. These crafts are sold each year at our Christmas Bazaar held in November. Barbara has many craft ideas and supplies so what we need is your hands. You don't need to be an expert craft person, just a willing participant. Join us any Thursday evening right up to the Bazaar at Barbara and Steve's house in Burlington Township. If you need directions, call Barbara at 609-386-5129 . If you can't join us but still want to participate there are other options: do your own thing and donate it to the table or ask Barbara for a craft you can work on at home.

Christmas Bazaar . . . continued:

Save the dates - This year's Bazaar will be held on Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th. Holiday Crafts, Baked Goods, Candy, Auctions, Raffles, Jewelry, Books and more make up the main event, along with a soup and sandwich luncheon on Friday and, on Saturday, our premier dinner event - the Annual Home-style Roast Beef Supper with seatings at 5 and 6:30.

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT: Any family wishing to enroll a new student in Church School classes this September should call Judi Gold at the Parish Office (386-0902) now with your child’s name and date of birth. Curriculum and materials need to be ordered and class space held for each child entering the 2005-2006 school year. If your child is currently enrolled you need not call.

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR STUDENTS will be mailed to each family. Please be sure to fill it out and return it to your child’s Church School teacher on September 11th. Each child must have a Registration Form on file in the Parish Office.

CHURCH SCHOOL OPENING DAY is September 11th. Parents are expected to participate in an introductory session during Coffee Hour that day— remember that parents are integral to nurturing children in Christian living! St. Mary’s Church School can’t do it without you. Please plan to be active in your children’s growth in faith.

The Chimes is published on a monthly schedule.  Items for inclusion in the next issue should be submitted in writing by August 28th.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Moorestown Visiting Nurses is recruiting volunteers to help staff Flu Shot Clinics in the Burlington County areas, to be held October through early December. Volunteers are neededto assist the nurses by setting up clinics, greeting clients, recording information and collecting fees. Volunteers will be needed for 2 to 3 hour shifts and are offered a free flu shot for themselves or a family member after completing three (3) clinics as our way of saying “thank you”. For more information on volunteering, please contact Susanne King at 856-552-1300 ext. 181.

BIRTHDAYS: August 7th to September 3rd

Tuesday

Everett & Beverly Hancock

Friday

John & Kathleen Stewart

Monday

Dennis & Theresa Welsh

Tuesday

Charles & Melissa Kovacs

Wednesday

Joseph & Maryann Rodgers

Friday

Stephen & Rachel Wilkins

Sunday

Aaron & Cheryl Filippini

James & Jane Craig

Tuesday

Richard & Susan Skinner