The Cranford Clay Courts Club, located on Springfield Avenue in Cranford, is currently accepting new members for the 2019 Season.

The Club offers a long outdoor tennis season, with the courts usually open from April into December in recent years, depending upon weather conditions.

In addition, the club enjoys the distinction of being the only outdoor tennis club in the area with a lighting system for night play on the Club’s well-maintained three har-tru (soft) courts.

The culture and communal aspect of the club offers members the somewhat unique opportunity to “find a game” without needing to bring a partner, particularly on weekday and weekend mornings. There are several social events throughout the season, Monday night open mixed doubles and clinics on Sunday afternoons at 4pm.

Membership in the Cranford Clay Courts Club is open to both resident and
non-residents. For more information in joining or participating in Team Tennis,
visit www.cranfordtennis.com.

Event Description: Holy Eucharist service with music, Sunday School start-up, a celebration of ministries, and fellowship BBQ. Everyone is welcome!

A Contemplative Holy Eucharist service is a said service with readings followed by instrumental music. All are welcome!

Holy Thursday will be celebrated at St. Michael Church with the following services:
8 A.M. Morning Prayer

7:30 P.M. Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper followed by the transfer of the Eucharist to Its place of repose.
Adoration of the Eucharist will follow until 12 Midnight.

All are invited.

On Maundy Thursday, we remember how Jesus served the disciples the Last Supper, his body and blood together with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins. This service usually lasts about an hour. Dress as you are comfortable. This is Christ’s church, and there is a place for you here.

Our jewelry expo is Thursday, April 18th from 5-8 PM. There will be light refreshments. All are welcome. Great Mother’s Day gift ideas, bags, clothing, and jewelry.

MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 18 Held in the church’s Snyder Memorial Chapel (signs will indicate where
to go), 7:30 PM. This worship service will commemorate Jesus’ last supper with His disciples before His
passion through reflections on traditional scriptures and communion served in an intimate setting.

We follow Jesus’ example of what it means to be a servant through ritual hand washing and see the origins of the Eucharist at the “Last Supper” Jesus shared with his disciples. The altar is stripped as all exit in silence. The “Vigil” is kept through the night following the service. All are welcome!

On Maundy Thursday, we remember how Jesus served the disciples the Last Supper, his body and blood together with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins. This service usually lasts about an hour. Dress as you are comfortable. This is Christ’s church, and there is a place for you here.

Good Friday will be observed at St. Michael Church with the following:

8 A.M. Morning Prayer

3 P.M. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death

7:30 P.M. Living Station of the Cross, presented by members of the parish’s youth ministry

All are invited

Stations of the Cross is a series of images and related prayers covering events that Jesus Christ went through on the day of his crucifixion on Mount Calvary. Stations helps Christians make a spiritual connection to the suffering Christ endured on his Passion. It is typically a path of 14 numbered images arranged around the nave of a church. Worshipers stop at each station in order for specific prayers and reflections.

A day to remember the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, so that our sins may be forgiven. Our Tenebrae Service or Service of Darkness is a somber service concluding with a “Strepitus” or loud noise symbolizing the earthquake and agony of creation at the death of Christ. This is Christ’s church, and there is a place for you here.

The Taize form of worship utilizes short repetitive chants and periods of silence to nurture a quiet meditative space for us to encounter God. The church will be specially decorated for the service with Taize-inspired elements to create an environment of intimacy. All are welcome!

Holy Saturday will be celebrated with the following:
8 A.M. Morning Prayer
8:30 A.M. Blessing of the Food
8:30 P.M. Liturgy of the Great Vigil of Easter.
This Liturgy will include, Lighting of the New Fire and Blessing of the Paschal Candle, singing of the Exsultet, Liturgy of the Word, Singing of the Gloria, Proclamation of the Gospel, Blessing of the Water and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

All are invited.

New Vision Theatres and Downtown Cranford invite you to join us every Saturday in April at 11 a.m. for our Spring Movie Series.

Tickets are $8 for Adults and $ for children.

APRIL 6 – THE SANDLOT
In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.
APRIL 13 – KICKING AND SCREAMING
Family man Phil Weston, a lifelong victim of his father’s competitive nature, takes on the coaching duties of a kids’ soccer team, and soon finds that he’s also taking on his father’s dysfunctional way of relating.
APRIL 20 – THE BAD NEWS BEARS
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
APRIL 27 – LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry.

Thank you also to That Suburban Life from Lindsay Lehault Real Estate for sponsoring the series!

The feast of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter) will be celebrated with the following:
7 A.M. Morning Prayer
Liturgies of the Eucharist will be celebrated at
7:30 A.M. 9 A.M. 10:30 A.M.(choral) and 12 Noon -in the church
10:40 A.M and 12:10 P.M. in the Sports Center of the Parish School
All are invited to come and celebrate this joyful day.

EASTER “SONRISE” SERVICE, April 21: 8 AM in the Narthex of the church. Weather permitting,
everyone is welcomed to come and worship outside and bask in the spring air while celebrating Jesus’
resurrection with an “unplugged” acoustic version of Easter Worship.

All are invited to the Easter Rite I Eucharist service at Trinity Cranford. Come hear the story of the joy that came on that resurrection morning. A story that continues to change the world and people’s lives. ALLELUIA! All are Welcome.

Jesus is alive! And through him, God has given us all new and eternal life. Join us as we celebrate Christ’s victory over sin and death. This worship includes Bible lessons, a sermon, and spoken liturgy. Holy Communion is offered to all. This is Christ’s church, and there is a place for you here.