April 7

April 14

Marjorie
Conger

Confirmation Class

April 21

Dr. Grace Kothari

Fran Christ

Linda Griffin

April 28

April 7

Melanie Dwyer

Leigh Ann Holsten

April 14

Jennifer Kardos

Janet Kuhlthau

April 21

Christine & James Corbett

April 28

Carrie Johnson

Kelly Fecskovics

Advance Directive for
Health Care

You do not need to have an Advanced Directive (AD), but having one will avoid many problems. An AD will let your physician(s), family, and friends know ahead of time what kind of decisions should be made for you if you become disabled, physically or mentally and are unable to make decisions for yourself.

The naming of a health care representative (proxy) and the AD are combined into one form.  The New Jersey Advance Directives for Health Care Act went into effect January 7, 1992.  This act allows adults to complete an advance directive. You can either choose a health care representative (proxy) or give directions about your health choices and wishes, or both.  It is not a law that you must have an advance directive.  You can not be refused admission to a health care facility because you do not have an advance directive.

Before completing an advance directive, it is important to think about the following:

You should talk about your choices with your entire family. Your family may include your spouse, adult children, parents, brothers, and sisters.

You should talk to your doctor about your health care choices.

Your health care representative (proxy) should know you and your wishes about medical treatment.  Your health care representative has the legal right to make health care decisions based on your advance directive when you cannot make decisions.

You do not need a lawyer to complete an advance directive.  You may talk to one if you wish.

You need to review your advance directive from time to time to make sure that your wishes are still the same.

You can decide to change your advance directive at any time.

If you want to cancel your advance directive, put it in writing or talk to your health care representative, doctor, or family.

You have the right to make decisions about your medical treatment.

Medical care will not be withheld just because you become unable to make your own treatment decisions.

Workshop date: April 28, 2002
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Place: Social Hall

Women’s Guild

The Women’s Guild met on March 13 after Lenten Service for our ingathering.  We had thirteen members present.  Donna read from Customs for Lent and Easter seasons. Also a poem and prayer for Lent.  We then discussed selling homemade soup on April 21 at Coffee Hour. The soup will be sold by the quart.

We missed the members that were absent.

Donna Young
President

Martha Circle

The Martha Circle met on Monday evening, March 18th in the Social Hall. The leader, Ruth Karren, opened the meeting with a prayer. For devotions, Grace Novello, read several appropriate readings and poems. The poem, Easter Prayer, by Helen Steiner Rice was especially impressive and meaningful.

Meeting was conducted by Ruth and after discussion decided to hold the Cutlery Project over until September. Arlene Kuhlthau turned money over to the Circle for the sale of knives in the past.

Guild President, Donna Young, explained the Guild fund-raising soup project to the women. The first soup sale will be held after church on Sunday, April 21st.

Ruth read a story about the Legend of the Dogwood Tree and gave each of us a card with a dogwood branch and prayer on it. (very nice, Ruth.)  Next meeting will be held on April 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall - Hazel Ecker will have devotions and Catherine Voorhees refreshments.

Ruth distributed “Testamints” to each of us and we closed our meeting by reading the scripture as printed on the Testamint.

We finished the Easter Basket tray favors for the shut-ins, and all agreed they look very “spring-like”. (Good project, Arlene.)

Marjorie Conger,
Secretary

Sarah Circle

The Sarah Circle met on Monday, March 18 with six members present.  The absent members were missed.
Chris read an Easter story and had a prayer.

We are making coloring kits for Roth Wood Johnson Pediatrics.

Chris Schmidt

Men of St. Paul’s

OK, OK I admit I messed up big time. Probably the best men only meeting we’ve had in years and I didn’t get the minutes in.  Dennis already docked my pay.

On February 9th the Men of St. Paul’s hosted our first Men’s communion breakfast and it was very well attended.  About thirty-eight men joined for a hearty breakfast that was very well prepared by several volunteer men.  I heard no complaints and I think all were well fed.

After breakfast Dennis introduced Gerard Sillcocks, a former Milltown firefighter and currently a member of the NYFD and president of “NYC Firefighters for Christ” and a very inspirational talk about what they do and how they accomplish it. They were intimately involved in the 9-11 disaster, and his talk was very well received.

After Gary’s talk, Pastor Rich offered communion to all present.  All in all, it was a very successful meeting.

On March 4th, fourteen men met again for our traditional St. Patrick’s day feast prepared by Dot Madell.  Thank you Dot!  Incidentally, that’s when Dennis docked my pay.  He told me I could only fill my plate once!  After dinner we discussed our upcoming events.  April 8th is our annual CPR training, and May 11 is our second communion breakfast followed by the annual Roast Beef Dinner.

Dennis then introduced George Richardson. George and his wife volunteer for the Interfaith Network of Care by transporting clients to and from the doctor. From the enthusiasm of his talk he really seems to enjoy his time with them.  He really was encouraging to spend some time with INC.

Our next meeting is April 8th for CPR training. Be There!

Respectfully submitted,
Jack Perry

Spring Cleanup

Our Spring Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 13.  Join us as we spruce up the grounds of St. Paul’s.

Property & Grounds

SonCanyon River

Looking for an exciting and adventurous way to spend part of your summer?  Well, it’s that time again!  Summer is just around the corner and we are getting ready for this year’s Vacation Bible School program, SonCanyon River Adventure.  We will be sharing an exciting time rafting on a river and learning survival skills for life.  Children will have a great time with music, games, crafts, snacks and Bible stories, based on the wisdom of the book of Proverbs.

But in order to do this, we need your help.  Please consider spending one week, July 29 through August 2, 2002 (2-1/2 hours per day) with the children of St. Paul’s and our community.  We are looking for teachers, teacher assistants, crafts assistants, kitchen helpers and responsible teens to be a part of this program.  Experience is not necessary, just willing hands and enthusiasm.  Even if you can only make it for part of the week, we would love to have you join us.

If you are interested, please call Rita Migliore (732-940-1594) or Carol in the Church Office (732-828-0020).

A meeting will be held in April to kick off this wonderful program.

If you are planning to send your children to this program, look for registration forms in your May Tidings or ask your child’s Sunday School Teacher at the end of May.