Blood Drive
Sunday, February 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
American Red Cross will be at St. Bart's this Sunday! There’s an emergency need for blood and right now, the American Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types. We need your help! Please donate blood this Sunday in the Conference Room. Each donation can save up to 3 lives!
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Help Out at This Year's Temporary Shelter
February 26-March 3
St. Bart's will host the temporary shelter for two weeks from of February 26-March 3. There are still plenty of volunteer spots that need to be filled. We hope you can help us out at that time. Please sign up after church,
view the sign up sheet
, or
contact Outreach
, if you can volunteer.
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Fr. Al's Nook is Open!
We have Valentine's, St Patrick's, and Easter items, along with our usual gift items. We look forward to seeing you at the Nook or Thrift Shop on Poway Road.
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Collecting Palms for Ash Wednesday
Through Tuesday, March 5
At the Shrove Tuesday Zydeco Mass, we will burn palm from last year's Palm Sunday service for use on Ash Wednesday. If you have palm leaves from last Palm Sunday, please bring them to the office before Tuesday, March 5.
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Calling all Cajun Cooks!
If you have a delicious Cajun dish that you'd like to cook and share with us, we need you! Contact
Judy Macemon
to volunteer.
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Get involved in your
faith community
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Ashes to Go
Wednesday, March 6
Ashes to Go takes Ash Wednesday to the streets of our community as we reach out to people who have lost their connection to a church or have never experienced this ancient practice. Today more than ever, the church needs to experiment with how we connect with people in new and unexpected ways. Ashes to Go is just one way of offering moments of grace in the midst of our hectic lives.
Would you like to join us? Anyone is welcome to join us - no experience necessary. Just a willingness to step out of your comfort zone and experience what the Spirit does with us when we do!
Always fun, often heartfelt, occasionally transformative. Contact the
Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas
, 858-487-2159, for more information.
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Caregivers Support Group
Thursdays, March 7-April 18, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
If you are a caregiver for an ailing or aging spouse, parent, sibling, child, or otherwise, this group is for you. We will create a safe space to share the joys and challenges of being a caregiver, and to explore ways to care for ourselves. Find strength and community along the way – you don’t have to walk this path alone. This group is free of charge, and are all welcome – you don’t have to be a St. Bart’s parishioner to participate! To join, please email Dawn Stary, dawnstary11@gmail.com.
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Shrove Tuesday - Zydeco Mass
Tuesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m.
The day before Ash Wednesday is Shrove Tuesday. Other common names are Carnival or Mardi Gras. This year we'll be celebrating with a zydeco mass - festive music, dancing (yes, in the sanctuary), and making a joyful noise to the Lord. Be sure to wear a mask (or even face painting)! This is your chance to kick up your heels before the somber season of Lent begins. We'll end the evening with a festive Cajun dinner. Hope to see you there!
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Baptisms at Easter
Baptisms are held regularly during the year. You do not need to be a member of St. Bart's to be baptized here or have your children baptized. The next baptisms will at Easter services on April 20 & 21. Contact the Church office to schedule an appointment to discuss baptism for you or a member of your family or other life celebrations, 858-487-2159.
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Want to Become an Episcopalian?
Adult Confirmation, Reception or Reaffirmation
Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m.
Bishop Katharine will be here on May 5 to welcome adults to the faith through Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation. If you are interested or would like to learn more, contact the
Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas
, 858-487-2159.
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Join Us for Midweek Prayer Service
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Join our St. Bart’s community in midweek prayer. Halfway through the stress and busyness of your week, come seek out a moment of peace to connect with God. We gather in the sanctuary and listen for God’s spirit. We will take time to intentionally pray through our parish prayer request list and for each student and teacher in our preschool.
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Explore your faith
at St. Bart's
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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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The 9am Forum returns next Sunday!
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Celtic Spirituality
Sunday, February 24, 9 a.m., South Parish Hall
Our spirituality and theology has deep roots in the spirituality and theology of the ancient Celts of Great Britain and beyond. In this forum Canon Allisyn will help us explore these ancient roots which have very modern applications in honoring and finding connectedness in all God has created.
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Sabbatical: Sacred Rest with Father Mark and Canon Allisyn
Sunday, March 3 & 10, 9 a.m. , South Parish Hall
We are commanded by both scripture and the Book of Common Prayer to engage in intentional periods of rest. Indeed, the Prayer for the Good Use of Leisure reads, “O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, our spirits may be opened to the goodness of our creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” Even God rested on the seventh day following creation and yet for many of, taking such time of refreshment is difficult. In this forum, we will look at rest and longer times of rest, sabbaticals, as a spiritual practice—not just for those engaged in them but the entire community. On the second week we will learn and talk about Father Mark’s upcoming sabbatical, beginning May 6, and how as a community we all engage in a time of rest and renewal for what God has in store for us!
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Join a Small Group Bible Study for the New Year
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. (Women's Bible study)
Fridays, 7:45-9 a.m., Church Office (Men's Bible study)
Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m., Church Office
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Sunday School - Ages Pre-K-5th grade
Sundays, Education Building
10 a.m. Gather / 10:15 a.m. Lessons Begin
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Nursery Care Available
Sunday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Education Building
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Sunday School Parent Meeting
Sunday, March 10, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Gather with Mother Mary Lynn, Father Mark, and other parents. We will spend some time talking about upcoming events, hearing your feedback, and building community. Please join us! Childcare will be provided for infants through 5th graders.
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Mark Your Calendar for Vacation Bible School
June 17-21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Early Registration Begins March 1
At Roar VBS, kids discover that even though life gets wild, God is good. Roar is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life.
- VBS is for children 3 years old though through 5th grade (grade in fall)
- Children going into 6th grade or older may be volunteers
- Adult volunteers are needed and welcome
Cost: $60 per child, $5 sibling discount
Register by March 31 and recieved a $5 early registration discount per family.
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For all 6th-12th graders to explore our faith, have loads of fun, and help those less fortunate through service. CREW stands for Continuously Riding the Eternal Wave.
Youth CREW Wednesday
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Youth Room
Dinner, games, fellowship, and faith formation.
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Youth CREW Serving Dinner at Rotational Shelter
Wednesday, February 20, 5-7 p.m.
The Youth CREW will cook and serve dinner for guests staying at St. Bart’s for the Interfaith Rotational Shelter - an emergency, night-time shelter program utilizing area congregations of faith to house, feed, and care for 12-15 men, women, and children throughout the county. Please arrive by 5 p.m. to start cooking. After dinner we will continue with regular Youth CREW until 7 p.m.
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Youth CREW Parent Meeting
Wednesday, February 27, 6-6:30 p.m.
Gather with Mother Mary Lynn, Father Mark, and other youth CREW parents! We will discuss upcoming events and have space to share about the joys and challenges of parenting teenagers. Hope to see you here!
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Youth CREW: Poverty & Justice
Wednesday, February 27, March 6, 13 & 20, 6-8 p.m.
During Wednesday night Youth CREW we will explore issues of poverty and justice, specifically the issue of hunger around the world. We will get ready for the 30-Hour Famine retreat March 23-24 by watching videos about the refugee crisis, discussing stories about hunger in the Bible, and more.
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Register for 30-Hour Famine
March 23-24
What is 30 Hour Famine? Take a youth group lock-in, thought-provoking Bible studies, games, inspirational videos, and more — and mash them all up into an unforgettable day of going without food to raise funds for the hungry. Middle and high schoolers are invited to participate in this transformational overnight retreat.
Register online today!
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Apply Today! Youth Mission Trip to Diocese of Western Mexico
August 3-11, 2019
High School Youth (Ages 15-18)
Passport required
Experience a new culture while helping to transform a community! This summer’s EDSD youth mission trip will be with The Diocese of Western Mexico. During the 9 days that we are in Guatemala we will have the opportunity to complete several construction projects aiding the Pame, an indigenous people living in the mountains outside of San Luis Potosi. We will also run a children’s program in Guadalajara with the youth of the diocese of Western Mexico. This will be a deeply cultural and transforming trip. We are being hosted by Bishop Gomez Osnaya and he will travel with us the entire time. Make no mistake though, this is a service trip. Our goal will be to come home sweaty, dirty, and tired, with hearts full of love for the work we have done and the people we have served.
Applications available online
.
Application opens on January 29, 2019 and closes on February 14, 2019
Requirements to apply: youth completed application, youth leader/Rector completed nomination form, and $50 application fee (application fee will be returned if not selected)
Total cost of trip is $600 - 20 spots available
Fundraising will be planned after the delegation is selected.
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Choral Evensong: Contemporary Classical
Sunday, March 3, 4 p.m.
Our March Evensong will explore music by living composers of classical choral repertoire, including beautiful music by Morten Lauridsen, Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo, and many more!
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Volunteer at
St. Bart's and in
the community
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Feeding San Diego at St. Bart's
Sundays, 2 p.m.-until food is gone
Feeding San Diego at St. Bart's welcomes everyone who is struggling with hunger - children, families, seniors, immigrants, employed or underemployed - with no forms to fill out an income requirement to prove. All are welcome - no exceptions. Please tell your friends and neighbors. Volunteer today, visit
stbartschurch.org/feedingsd
or contact Lisa Marie Oakes,
feedingpeople@stbartschurch.org
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Altar Flower Donations
Honor your loved ones throughout the year by making an offering to support our altar flowers. Place an envelope in the weekly offering (write Altar Flowers in the memo line of your check). Contact
Beth Dean
, 858-487-2159, with questions. Suggested donation $25.
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