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Lectionary
August 19 & 20
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Park Playdate - Tomorrow!
 Thursday, August 17 Rancho Bernardo Community Park
Bring the kids, a blanket, and a snack and join other families with young kids from St. Bart's church and preschool at the playground. All are welcome - bring neighbors, friends, and siblings. Come to make new friends, and rejoice in the summer season! Contact
Maureen Hovannesian for more information, 619-578-8411.
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Thank you for donating backpacks for Back2School Bash!
Saturday, August 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thank you everyone who donated a backpack for Back2School Bash on Saturday at St. Mark's. There are
390 kids preregistered for the event - the biggest year yet! The day will include the backpack giveaway, free haircuts, a photo booth, outdoor games, crafts, and a book fair! St. Mark's needs
volunteers!
- To set up backpacks on Thursday, August 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- At the Back2School Bash event on Saturday, August 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- To bake a dozen (or more) cookies for the event
If you would like to volunteer, please contact
Heather Smith at
St. Mark's-City Heights.
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Sunday, August 20, following 10:15 a.m. service
New to St. Bart's (or perhaps have been here for a while but still feel new)? Join us for a casual meet the clergy coffee. We'll get to know one another, learn a little about St. Bart's and answer any questions you might have. Join us!
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NEW! Peace & Justice Ministry at St. Bart's
Calling all to connect, serve, and grow through St. Bart's
newly forming Peace & Justice Ministry. We are a group of
non-partisan parishioners who are answering the call of Jesus Christ
to be Peacemakers by reconciling injustices and restoring healthy relationships
with God in our church, with neighbors in our community, and with all people in
our world. Is this ministry calling you? Come to visit our table after the service! 9am
Forum launch is Sunday September 10, 9 a.m.
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Grow in Faith: Be a Confirmation Mentor
Are you searching for a way to explore your own spirituality? Do you long to ask questions about faith? Consider being a mentor for a high-school confirmation candidate. Confirmation is a rite in the Episcopal Church that marks a person's adult commitment to the Christian faith. Each high school candidate will be paired with an adult who will be a reflection partner, and a prayer partner. You don't have to know all the answers! If you are open to asking questions about God, interested in deepening your own understanding of faith, and doing it in a small group of other mentors, please contact Mother Mary Lynn.
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Education for Ministry Information Dinner - Tuesday!
Tuesdays, beginning September 12, 6 p.m.
 EfM is a program of lay theological education. During four years, participants read and reflect on the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, Church and world history, and the challenges and promises of contemporary Christianity. Attend the Information Dinner on Tuesday, August 22 when you can meet other EfM participants and learn more about the program. Contact Bill Doehr with questions.
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Summer Pick-Up Choir - All Welcome!
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. for 10:15 a.m. service
The Pick-up Choir continues throughout the summer at the 10:15 a.m. service! If you ever have wanted to sing in the choir, to experience worship from the choir stalls, then summer is the time to try! Come to the choir stalls at 9:30 a.m. and we'll read through music for the day's service. We welcome all singers of all ages, from those with much experience to those with none. We will guide and teach you. Come experience this gathering of community this summer!
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Got Questions about Campus Redevelopment?
If you missed last month's Listening Meetings or have thought of questions since the meetings, stop by the Listening Table on the patio after any service this summer. You may also contact the
Redevelopment Committee with your questions.
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Lectionary
August 26 & 27
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Celebrate St. Bart's Day
Saturday, August 26, following the 5 p.m. service
Saturday, August 26, following the 5 p.m. service
A tradition at St. Bartholomew's is to celebrate our saint's feast day, August 24, with a parish-wide gathering on the Saturday evening closest to the actual day. Come celebrate St. Bart's Day, as we call it here, with a family barbecue picnic dinner and fellowship and activities for the kids. We'll have facepainting, games and popcorn for the kids 6-8:30 p.m. You're in for a special treat at 7 p.m. as we watch Moana on the screen outside. Everyone, bring a beach towel and your favorite pillow for optimal comfort! Also, you can meet Alex Howard, our new Children's Minister! In the church picnic tradition, please bring a dish to share: last names ending in A-M bring a salad or side and N-Z bring a dessert. We are excited to see you at St. Bart's Day! All are welcome!
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Youth Retreat - Love Your #Seflie
Saturday, August 26, 12 p.m. - Sunday, August 27, 11:30 a.m.
 Join the middle and high school youth group for the annual summer retreat! We will explore our self-worth, and discover our worth in God's eyes. Come for food, games, and to make new friends. There will be a photo booth! Ideally, participants can attend the whole retreat. Lunch, dinner and breakfast will be provided, so a donation of $10 is suggested. Please bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and other overnight necessities. Love God and love your #selfie!
Register online at www.stbartschurch.org.
If you would like to be an adult leader during the afternoon, evening, or overnight, please contact the
Rev. Mother Mary Lynn
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What's Your Calling - Ministry Fair
Saturday/Sunday, August 26/27 & September 2/3, after all services
At St. Bart's there are many ways to use your gifts serving the church and the world. Join us the weekends of August 27/28 and September 3/4 to explore where you might find your place to love and serve the Lord. All welcome!
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 Each Sunday, St. Bart's Forum offers interesting and timely topics, guest speakers and a chance to explore the corners of our faith and the issues of the day. Join us for an always stimulating conversation. ALL WELCOME!
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Watch a Past 9am Forum Online!
We'd like to see you at the 9am Forum every Sunday morning! But if you miss a week, you can
watch it on YouTube any time, day or night.
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Sundays this summer, 10:15 a.m.
Children ages 4 and older are invited to attend Children's Chapel. They will begin worship in the church with their families, then be led out for their own chapel service. Nursery is available for newborns to 3 years old beginning at 10 a.m.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, September 3, 10:15 a.m. service
Bring your school backpack to church for a special back-to-school blessing! Everyone receives a blessing tag to hang on your backpack.
Sunday School Open House
Sunday, September 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Come meet your Sunday School teachers and classmates!
Sunday School Returns September 10
Sunday, September 10, 10:15 a.m.
Welcome back to St. Bart's Sunday School! Registration for Sunday School begins soon. Watch for details!
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 Youth CREW Summer Program
Youth CREW for youth people in 6th-12th grade continues to
meet on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. throughout the summer!
CREW Wednesdays return August 30!
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Wednesdays, beginning September 13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
 Join the Rev. Bill Zettinger and travel through history with Christ's Church. Where early Christians really hunted down and martyred with repeated persecutions for an illegal religion forcing them to hide in the catacombs of Rome? Did ancient Jews of Jesus' time always believe in a single, all-powerful God? How did breaking away from their Jewish roots make Christians more vulnerable in the Roman world? This year-long experience will look at these answers and more! Snacks are provided through a monthly free-will donation of $10 per person. Weekly topics, class schedule, and additional information available at www.stbartschurch.org. Attend all or as many sessions as you can.
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Small Group Bible Studies Launch in September
 This September, we are launching several small group Bible studies using a curriculum called
The Path, which is a condensed version of the Bible allowing you to read the entire arc of the Old and New Testaments in three 8-week segments. Small group Bible studies are a great way to become more familiar with scripture, meet new friends, and discover how God's story is alive within your own life story in new and life-giving ways. Join of of these groups:
- Monday brownbag lunch 12-1:30 p.m.
- Sunday 6-7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m. (Women's Bible study)
- Friday 8-9:30 a.m. (Men's Bible study)
All welcome to join in! For more information or to sign-up, contact the
Rev. Chris Harris,858-487-2159.
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Flu Shot Clinic Coming in September
Sunday, September 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Conference Room
St. Bart's Health and Wellness Ministry is sponsoring a flu clinic here next month. Anyone 9 years and older may have the flu vaccine at the clinic this year. The cost is $20. Those with
Medicare need to bring their original blue and red Medicare card. Anyone unable to afford the vaccine can receive it free. For further information, please contact
Luanne Arangio-Law at
The HealthSource
Palomar Health,
858-675-5123 or
443-386-7482 cell.
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Winery Tour with St. Bart's Legacy Society
Sunday, September 24, 12:30-3 p.m., Bernardo Winery
The Legacy Society will host a tour and wine tasting at Bernardo Winery for potential future members to have questions answered about remembering St. Bartholomew's in their estate plan. Space is limited. If you have thought about including St. Bart's in your estate plan or already have, RSVP to Lisa McAfee,
858-243-3722, before September 10.
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Daughters of the King Fall Assembly
 Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Bartholomew's
The Fall Assembly welcomes guest speaker the Rt. Rev. Diane Jardin Bruce, Bishop Suffragan from the Diocese of Los Angeles who will discuss women saints. Continental breakfast is provided. Lunch is potluck, please bring a salad or dessert to share. Please RSVP to
Carol Hayden.
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Serve Breakfast to Homeless
Fourth Wednesday, August 23
Volunteers serve breakfast at Interfaith Community Services from 6-7:30 a.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact
Denny Walters, 760-432-8518, to learn more or join the team.
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 Install the ChurchLink app on your phone. It's available on iPhone and Android phones. - Search St. Bartholomew's or Poway
(you'll see St. Bart's logo).
- Once you tap St. Bartholomew's, it will be your favorite.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
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 You can honor your loved ones throughout the year by making an offering to support our altar flowers. Place an envelope in the weekly offering or deliver it to the church office (write Altar Flowers in the memo line of your check). Memorials and Thanksgivings will appear in the next available St. Bart's News under the Lectionary list. Please include the name of who you are honoring and your name. Contact Beth Dean, 858-487-2159, with questions. Suggested donation $25.
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Have you had your home blessed?
St. Bart's clergy are available to come to your home for a house blessing. Whether you have a new home or have lived there for many years, House Blessings are an ancient practice that is making a comeback in today's church. Plus, it's a great excuse to throw a little party for your friends and add a little church to your neighborhood! Contact the
Rev. Chris Harris, 858-487-2159.
Are you moving? Let us bless you on your way.
The church is a fluid community with new members joining all the time, as well as, members who leave for any number of life's circumstances. While it is always sad to see members of our faith family leave, we want to mark those moments in our life together and to offer you our blessing on your way. Contact the
Rev. Chris Harris, 858-487-2159, for more information.
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Update Your Information with St. Bart's!
Have you experienced a change in your life recently? Please make sure to let us know! Stop by the church office, give us a call 858-487-2159 or email
[email protected] to update your address, phone number, or email.
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Pastoral Emergencies
Clergy is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for pastoral care. If you have a pastoral emergency, call 858-487-2159, then press 2 to be connected to the clergy person on call.
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