JANUARY 14, 2022 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG
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A Word from the Staff
By the Reverend Meredith E. Ward, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care
This Sunday, as we celebrate the life and witness of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I am reminded once again of how profoundly Dr. King’s faith informed and sustained him. There are several well-known photographs of Dr. King that have always stayed with me, showing him marching arm in arm with a row of clergy and faith leaders. In one photo, there are priests, ministers, rabbis, and a nun all lined up at the front of the march, their clerical garb on full display.
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Phyllis Spellers and Canon Stephanie |
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Pastoral Note from Bishop Wolfe
Dear Friends,
It is my sad duty to inform you that Phyllis Ann Spellers, mother of the Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers, died Wednesday at home in Frankfort, Kentucky. Canon Stephanie and her husband, Albert, are now in Frankfort and funeral arrangements are still being finalized. This death has come as a shock to the family and our hearts and prayers go out to them. I had the privilege of meeting Phyllis Spellers several years ago and no one could have been more fun or more proud of their daughter. You may remember hearing about Phyllis in the wonderful sermon Canon Stephanie preached on Mother's Day, 2021.
We will let you know when more information is available. Meanwhile, please hold Canon Stephanie and her family in your prayers. May Phyllis rest in eternal peace… and rise in incomparable glory.
Faithfully,
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The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe
Rector
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Commemorating the Life and Witness of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 16, 2022
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In-person worship is offered at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, and 5 pm. All persons over the age of 12 must show proof of vaccination before entering the building. Masks are required for all, at all times. At the 11 am service, outdoor seating is now available on the terrace. The outdoor congregation will view our live stream from the church, and receive Holy Communion in person from a priest. Proof of vaccination is not required for outdoor seating.
Please note: Fabric masks alone do not offer sufficient protection against the Omicron variant. St. Bart's now requests that in-person worshippers wear an N95 or KN95 mask or double mask with both a fabric and surgical mask. Extra surgical masks will be available at St. Bart's Central for those who arrive without one. Thank you for your understanding.
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Sunday, January 16 at 10 am
As we celebrate The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, the Right Reverend Marc Andrus, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of California, offers an inside look at King's friendship with the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Bishop Andrus released a book on the subject in late 2021. Join us online via our website, Facebook and YouTube or watch on the big screen in the Great Hall. Please post your questions for our speaker in the YouTube or Facebook comments section or email them to the Reverend Peter Thompson at pthompson@stbarts.org.
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Newcomers welcome to all groups!
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Dearest lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost. — Ignatius of Loyola
Your faith and your gifts fulfill our mission and support the St. Bart's budget, not just in New York, but in the world writ large. Please prayerfully consider making your 2022 Pledge. Go to: stbarts.org/give/declare-my-2022-pledge. Thank you!
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Join us at all services on Sunday, January 23, as we welcome the Reverend Zack Nyein, the newest clergyperson on our team, as Senior Associate Rector.
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Sunday, January 23 at 10 am
We continue our look at The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s interfaith partnerships with Susannah Heschel, the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College, who reflects on the friendship shared by King and her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.
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Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 pm
Join two fellow St. Bart’s parishioners and passionate opera enthusiasts, Dr. James Ferrara and William Fulton, to examine the spiritual and moral dimensions of productions in performance this season at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. On Wednesday, January 19, we'll explore Don Carlos by Verdi. Designed for both dedicated opera fans and newcomers who are ‘opera-curious’ and would like to know more about this powerful art form! Register Here.
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Thursdays, January 20 - February 24, 7 pm - 8 pm
The much-loved series, which looks at how popular television shows explore religious issues, returns with discussions of Midnight Mass and The Good Place (both available on Netflix). Please watch episodes 1 and 2 of Midnight Mass before the first session.
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January 25-February 15, 7-8 pm
Annette Thies (M.A., General Theological Seminary) leads a workshop for all who would like to deepen their spiritual life by keeping a journal. Both those who keep a journal now and those new to the practice are welcome. The workshop environment offers an opportunity to create your own unique journal with the support of others who are on the same path. Register Here.
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Forward Together: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6 pm. A support group for people who are experiencing job insecurity.
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Sunday, February 27 at 10 am
In accordance with the Church’s Bylaws, the Vestry has set the time and place for the annual parish meeting and election of Vestry officers. These will take place, COVID conditions permitting, on Sunday, February 27 at 10 am in the nave of the church. All are invited to attend. Only qualified voters are eligible to vote. Click here for complete information. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Liz Gillespie in the Office of the Rector: lgillespie@stbarts.org or 212-378-0263.
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January 9, The First Sunday after the Epiphany
from Sunday, January 9 at 10 am
with the Reverend Meredith Ward, Associate Rector
Thanks to Tim Martin for sharing photos!
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