Social Action News
The WholeSum Pantry is sponsored by the Church of the Holy Communion at 66 Summit St , Norwood NJ. They currently serve more than 150 families a month and the need continues to grow. The Pantry is open 2x a month: the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10AM -12PM.
Prince of Peace helps the Pantry with grant money which we have received from the NJ Lutheran Synod. We at Prince of Peace are happy to collect food and non-perishable products for them. You can drop the food off at POP and we will be happy to deliver it.
Presently the Pantry needs:
Shop Rite gift cards or monetary donations, Spam, bread crumbs, strawberry jelly, salt and pepper, vegetable or Canola oil, instant regular or instant decaf coffee.
We have had more calls for Prayer Shawls for people who are ill or need comfort. Please join the Prayer Shawl ladies on Monday morning from 10 AM to 12 noon so we can knit or crochet lovely items.
We remain deeply concerned about the effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton in the US so we are turning to Lutheran Disaster Relief for help. They will provide immediate relief as well as long term care. If you care to contribute please use http:/www.elca.org/hurricanes.
Any questions about the above, call Evelyn Passante at 201-768-0355 or email evelynpassante@aol.com.
HOME COMMUNION VISITS AVAILABLE!
If this would be of interest to you, please contact Pastor Holliday.
Holy Week Worship Schedule
Maundy Thursday — April 17th, 7:30pm On the night Jesus gave new meaning to a sacred meal, and commanded His disciples to love one another in word and deed.
Good Friday – April 18th, 7:30 pm. We remember the day our Lord suffered and died for us on the cross.
Easter Vigil – April 19th, 7:30 pm. The most important worship experience of the church year as the story of God’s actions to save humanity through history are remembered.
Easter Sunday – April 20th, 10:15am. The celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection and our new birth.
Church Property Work Day!
Saturday, April 12th from
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Bring your rakes, tarps and leaf blowers as we work to keep Prince of Peace beautiful!
Easter Lilies and Daffodils
$15.00 each Please place order by Thursday, April 10th
ENDOWMENT FUND NEWS
Attention High School Seniors who are pursuing post secondary education, including college, seminary, or trade school and anyone already enrolled as a college student in any of these areas. The Endowment Fund is making available applications for scholarships for members of the Congregation. Please submit your application on or before May 31, 2024, and send it to the attention of the Endowment Committee. Please contact the church office to obtain an application.
Andrea Flannery, Committee Chairperson
HELP FOR REFUGEES FLEEING UKRAINE
Please keep the people of Ukraine in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to provide financial assistance to those fleeing Ukraine, please our Lutheran Immigration and Relief Services at www.lirs.org.
CHC (Norwood) Food Pantry
Prince of Peace Supports CHC (Norwood) Food Pantry! Learn more about this great local ministry by following the link included here:
Food Pantry – Church of the Holy Communion – The Episcopal Church – Norwood NJ
Prayer Space
A 40 minute gathering via Zoom on the topic of prayer and the contemplative life hosted by Pastor John Holliday via Zoom
Thursday, May 2nd & 16th at 7:30pm
Reviewing the book The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr
Basic Bible for Elementary Learners
If you would like faith instruction for a child in grades 3 through 6 please contact Pastor Holliday at
johncholliday@yahoo.com.
Sessions are being organized for the spring semester.