Our next goal for the CSJB Capital Campaign is to raise enough money to replace the 112-year-old roof on St. Marguerite's Retreat House.
It's easy to help! Just donate by check or online to the St. John the Baptist Foundation and specify "St. Marguerite's Roof" on the ledger line of your check or in the "purpose" section of your online Paypal donation. We thank you for supporting our ministries of retreat and spiritual direction which are so necessary in today's world.
CLICK HERE to learn more about how to donate through the CSJB Capital Campaign.
It's easy to help! Just donate by check or online to the St. John the Baptist Foundation and specify "St. Marguerite's Roof" on the ledger line of your check or in the "purpose" section of your online Paypal donation. We thank you for supporting our ministries of retreat and spiritual direction which are so necessary in today's world.
CLICK HERE to learn more about how to donate through the CSJB Capital Campaign.
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Praying for our Nation - A Faithful Mendham EventTuesday January 19
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Eastern time. Join your Mendham Faith Leaders for a brief service of scripture and prayer on the eve of the Presidential Inauguration. This community prayeres time is open to all people, regardless of political or religious background. Register in advance for this worship service by clicking here: After registering, Zoom will send you a confirmation email containing information about joining the gathering. Sponsored by Brookside Community Church, The Community of St. John the Baptist, Grace Lutheran Church, Hilltop Presbyterian Church, Mendham United Methodist Church, & St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. CLICK HERE to see the Facebook event |
Can you give us a lift?
CLICK HERE to donate any amount through GoFundMe to help replace our Convent elevator
Our Convent elevator, which is a huge part of our ministry of hospitality and welcome, has finally breathed its last after serving us since 1960. Since we don't have any miracles left to resurrect it, we're asking the public to help us purchase a new elevator to provide continuing ministry to the hundreds of guests who visit CSJB each year for prayer, rest and retreat.
The elevator also provides our only access for handicapped visitors and overnight guests, since our restrooms are not on the first floor and our overnight guest rooms are all on the 3rd and 4th floor.
THANK YOU!
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Our annual epiphANY PARTY!
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING UPCOMING EVENTSThe scheduling of our regular fall events has been delayed as we await word from Governor Murphy and Bishop Carlye J. Hughes regarding in-person gatherings. Please check back here for updated information on these:
OBLATE AND ASSOCIATE MEETINGS Oblates meetings are taking place via Zoom until further notice DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE Waiting for scheduling after in-person gatherings are permitted. |
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CONCERT AT THE CONVENTSunday November 22
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern time. CLICK HERE for more Information This is a fundraiser for our Capital Campaign. Please email concerts@csjb.org for information on how to register and receive the link to this livestreamed concert. |
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BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING: THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVENovember 15, and 22 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Rd. in Mendham, NJ. This year, your local faith communities are joining together to make sure everyone has a bountiful Thanksgiving. In lieu of our usual individual collections, we have set one centralized, socially distant drop-off location to support the Interfaith Food Pantry. CSJB Sisters will be there helping out on Nov. 8 and 15, so please stop by and say hello. This event is open to all. Supported by the Mendham Community Faith Leaders: Brookside Community Church, CSJB, Grace Lutheran Church, Hilltop Presbyterian Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and Mendham United Methodist Church. For a list of items needed, CLICK HERE. For more info., email Sister Monica Clare at srmc@csjb.org. CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER. |
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Conversation with God:
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A SOCIALLY DISTANCED HALLOWEEN
OCTOBER 31, FROM 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Rd. in Mendham, NJ. Supported by the Mendham Community Faith Leaders: Brookside Community Church, CSJB, Grace Lutheran Church, Hilltop Presbyterian Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and Mendham United Methodist Church. For more info. email Sister Monica Clare at srmc@csjb.org. CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER. |
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ASSOCIATES’ PROGRAM AND OPTIONAL MEETING (via Zoom)
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Community Movie discussionMonday October 12
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM Eastern time. Cohosted with the Interchurch Committee of the Mendhams. As the nation grieves the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, we invite you to join your neighbors in a conversation facilitated by local faith leaders on the documentary RBG. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdeyqqTorGdanachL_XTeaQCkPmM-L0wW After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You can find information on where to find the movie here: https://www.rbgmovie.com/ Learn about what makes her such a notable justice and what it means to be a Supreme Court Justice in the United States. Our conversation will be about RBG, and about our current system of appointing justices (I've been reading a lot lately, and was struck by this opinion piece in the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/opinion/ginsburg-supreme-court-confirmation.html ) And if you haven't yet done so, please consider attending this informational session by the League of Women Voters (a non-partisan voter education group) on October 7th - Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y5vvnph4 |
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Sister Victoria Michelle's
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Community Movie Discussion of the DOCUMENTARIES
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The Search Program
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THE HARMONIUM OUTREACH CHORUSSunday September 13, 2020
4:00 PM At the Convent - Main Chapel SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO RESTRICTIONS ON IN-PERSON GATHERINGS Conductor: Dr. Anne Matlack Discover new female composers, songs about peace, works of Marian devotion, some Christmas wassail carols, and spirituals in this delightful presentation. Contact Sister Pamela at sr-pamela@csjb.org Or call at 973-543-4641 x9 |
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CSJB ASSOCIATE PRAYERS
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Community Movie Discussion of the documentary "13th"July 28,On Zoom from
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM CSJB is co-hosting a Zoom Community Movie Discussion of the documentary "13th" with the Interchurch Committee of the Mendhams. We are grateful to all who participated in our community discussion of the film "Just Mercy" on June 23. Join local faith leaders for our second community conversation on race, racism, and the criminal justice system. Following our viewing of "Just Mercy" which is based on the true stories of a few characters in a larger system, we chose to watch 13th which focuses on that larger system. "In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom." (from the official site) Netflix has made this documentary available for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8 Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZMkcuypqDItGtSbYJQQINpn5Pl4fa4-T… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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CSJB ASSOCIATE PRAYERS
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELEDCommemoration Day
June 20, 2020 Commemoration Day is one of the opportunities we take throughout the year to thank our friends, Associates and Oblates for all that they contribute to the ministries of CSJB. We are very sad to have to cancel this year's event, but the health and safety of our friends is extremely important to us. RECEPTION OF NEW ASSOCIATES, which usually takes place at Commemoration Day, will be rescheduled according to the directives of our Bishop regarding in-person worship. If you're interested in volunteering for this event next year June 19, please call Sister Monica Clare at 973-543-4641 ext. 2 or email srmc@csjb.org |
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Community Movie Discussion of the film "Just Mercy"June 23,
On Zoom from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM CSJB is co-hosting a Zoom Community Movie Discussion of the film “Just Mercy" with the Interchurch Committee of the Mendhams. |
Please join your friends and neighbors for a conversation on this important film, moderated by local faith leaders. The entire movie is available to view for free on Amazon Prime in the month of June: CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FILM
From Amazon:
"A powerful true story that follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his battle for justice as he defends a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence."
CLICK HERE TO Register in advance, and then we will email Zoom details to participants.
This will be the first in a series of offerings on racial justice from your local faith leaders.
From Amazon:
"A powerful true story that follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his battle for justice as he defends a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence."
CLICK HERE TO Register in advance, and then we will email Zoom details to participants.
This will be the first in a series of offerings on racial justice from your local faith leaders.
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COMPASSION: AN INTERFAITH PERSPECTIVEJune 20 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
on Zoom Compassion is a core belief in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. How do our traditions define compassion? How are we told to behave in order to live a life of compassion for ourselves and others? We will explore texts, stories and historical examples from our faith traditions that teach compassion and discuss how contemporary society presents challenges to us as we try to live a life of compassion. Join Sister Eleanor Francis, Rabbi Debra Smith and Dr. Shabiha Sheikh for an intriguing text study and discussion. For more information please email Sister Eleanor Francis or Rabbi Debra Smith. or call Sister Eleanor Francis at 973-543-4641 |
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING OUR FALL EVENTSThe scheduling of our regular fall events has been delayed as we await word from Governor Murphy and Bishop Carlye J. Hughes regarding in-person gatherings. Please check back here for updated information on these:
FALL ASSOCIATES RETREAT Waiting for scheduling after in-person gatherings are permitted. OBLATES MEETINGS SEPT 12 and NOV. 14 These are taking place via Zoom until further notice DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE Waiting for scheduling after in-person gatherings are permitted. ADELPHI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT IN THE MAIN CHAPEL originally scheduled for Nov. 22 - 4:00 PM Subject to change pending new guidelines on in-person gatherings. |
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THE HARMONIUM OUTREACH CHORUSSunday September 13, 2020
4:00 PM At the Convent - Main Chapel SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO RESTRICTIONS ON IN-PERSON GATHERINGS Conductor: Dr. Anne Matlack Discover new female composers, songs about peace, works of Marian devotion, some Christmas wassail carols, and spirituals in this delightful presentation. Contact Sister Pamela at sr-pamela@csjb.org Or call at 973-543-4641 x9 |
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Celtic Journeys 2020:Due to the Corona Virus pandemic, our 2020 Celtic Journeys has to be cancelled.
Please see our trips for 2021! https://www.celticjourneys.org/copy-of-ireland https://www.celticjourneys.org/cornwall For more information, contact Sister Margo Elizabeth: Phone:973 543 4641 ext 4 Email: srmargo@gmail.com |
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The Search Program
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CSJB ASSOCIATE PRAYERS
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COMPASSION: AN INTERFAITH PERSPECTIVEJune 20 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
on Zoom Compassion is a core belief in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. How do our traditions define compassion? How are we told to behave in order to live a life of compassion for ourselves and others? We will explore texts, stories and historical examples from our faith traditions that teach compassion and discuss how contemporary society presents challenges to us as we try to live a life of compassion. Join Sister Eleanor Francis, Rabbi Debra Smith and Dr. Shabiha Sheikh for an intriguing text study and discussion. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information please email Sister Eleanor Francis or Rabbi Debra Smith. or call Sister Eleanor Francis at 973-543-4641 |
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JOIN US FOR PRAYER ON ZOOMFriday July 17
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern time. The community of St. John Baptist invites you via Zoom to meet for a half-hour prayer service for comfort and strength during these difficult times. Please email Oblate Pat McKenzie for the Zoom info. at: mckenziepat@gmail.com Let’s join together to pray for ourselves, our neighbors, our church, and the world. |
