Bishop Mary's Visitation This Sunday
This Sunday, Bishop Mary will be with at St. B’s as part of a three-year cycle of Episcopal visitations. She will celebrate and preach at the 8AM service and do the same at the 10AM service, where she will also confirm ten of our young members. I encourage you to participate in Bishop Mary’s visit in the following ways:
- Attend either virtually or in person, according to your own comfort level and preference.
- Keep our Confirmands in your prayers: Kenna Bradley, Addie Dring, Julianne Korb, Drew Krzemienski, Wilson Lark, Emmaline LeBuhn, Julia Smith-Marrone, Caitlin Thomas, Scarlett Zumbro and Alex Williams.
If you are planning to attend in person, at either service, please bear in mind that:
- Physical-distancing measures are in place in the sanctuary.
- We can accommodate 80 members, by including the North and South Transepts.
- Mask wearing is still in place, and we have not yet reinstituted congregational singing.
- Our newly installed heating and air conditioning system provides a comfortable environment for worship, while also helping to minimize concern about being indoors. The system automatically filters the air for viruses and other contaminants several times an hour.
As we face the uncertainties that the new coronavirus variant presents this holiday season, let us proceed with caution and hope, making the best of gains we've made, and adapting as the science becomes available.
Onward in Hope,
Gareth
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THIS SUNDAY
Bishop's Visitation
8:00AM Worship
in the main sanctuary
10:00AM Worship
in church & online
followed by coffee hour
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Christmas Eve Services
4:00PM Candlelight Nativity Pageant with Carols
outdoors on the front lawn
9:00PM Christmas Eve Mass
in the church & online
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Confirmation by the Bishop this Sunday at 10:00AM
Kenna Bradley
Addie Dring
Julianne Korb
Drew Krzemienski
Wilson Lark
Emmaline LeBuhn
Julia Smith-Marrone
Caitlin Thomas
Scarlett Zumbro
Alex Williams
Contact Gareth with any questions.
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Sunday School
Children will meet in the parish hall during 10:00AM worship and then join the service after their lesson. Please wear masks.
10:00AM in Colwell Hall
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Refugees Committee Update
We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a family of three adults; a husband and wife in their 20s who worked in interpretation and linguistics services for the U.S. military and for the UN office in Afghanistan, respectively, as well as the wife's younger brother, who also worked with the U.S. military. All three of the family members are currently residing at a stateside military base. We have been told that we will get at least one week's notice as to when to expect them.
The IPC/St. B’s 4 Refugees' committee is actively trying to secure housing in Yonkers or White Plains, areas that are close to public transit and have access to important amenities, like a halal market. We are collecting furnishings and other housewares for the apartment and have a ways to go to ensure the apartment has furniture and other essentials. The exact timing of the family’s arrival is unknown, but we want to be ready to welcome them with open arms and open hearts.
There is still time to help with this cause as the family prepares to complete the final leg of their journey to their new home:
Advent Angel Tree
(See the next article for details.)
Amazon Welcome Home Wishlist Give a tangible gift by purchasing new houseware items and goods by visiting our up-to-date wishlist of items: https://a.co/izYHl9d. If you have any of these items used, please contact Marge Hone to make a donation using the information below.
Sweat Equity
We have received an outpouring of gently used furniture to help furnish the family’s new apartment, and still need your assistance in connecting with those who have large vehicles to pick up and drop off donated items. We are also looking for those willing to volunteer their time to help move furniture once we secure an apartment. Please contact Marge Hone margehone@gmail.com or 914-591-6851 if you have a large vehicle and/or time to lend.
In a spirit of joy and welcome,
Brittnee Crawford
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Angel Tree Fundraiser
for Refugees
We are delighted to announce that, so far, we have raised $5,400 of the $7,500 that we are seeking.
As part of our joint refugee ministry, St. Bs and the Irvington Presbyterian Church are raising funds through this Advent Angel Tree Fundraiser to help with the resettlement costs of the family we are sponsoring.
How to Participate:
· Select paper angel ornaments from the tree in the church sanctuary.
· Enter your angel number(s) into the booklet next to the tree.
· Make gift(s) online using this link or via check by Sunday, December 19, when we will be celebrating our efforts during the service by asking donors to place their fulfilled angel ornaments back onto our Angel Tree.
If you are unable to select an ornament in person, you can still give online HERE, or send a check, made out to St. Barnabas with “Refugees” in the memo line.
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What's Next for REPAIR?
Our inter-parish group dedicated to racial justice and inclusion, REPAIR, will resume regular monthly meetings in January after a brief hiatus for the holiday season. The REPAIR leadership team is working on programs for the new year that we hope you'll find challenging and inspiring, including:
• A deep dive into the issue of environmental justice--how everything from the roads we build to the neighborhoods we leave vulnerable to pollution and flooding is shaped by racial bias
• A profile of Pauli Murray, the activist, author, and Episcopal priest who was a pioneering leader in the battle for equality regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation
• A look at the work of photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks and his legacy for contemporary artists
Karl Weber
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Memorial Christmas Flowers
If you would like to honor your loved ones with flowers at Christmas, please send their names and a check made out to the "Altar Guild of St. Barnabas" by December 19th. Their names will be included in the Christmas Eve service bulletin.
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Christmas Gifts to Staff
If you would like to make a contribution to the church staff this year, please send a check to the office made out to St. Barnabas with "Staff Gift" in the memo line.
Donald Butt, Music Director
Ron Lillo, Sexton
Sue Stanley, Parish Secretary
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Holiday Readings
Parishioner Frank Connelly will be reading at the Larchmont Library via Zoom. Please join him for these classic holiday tales.
Washington Irving's "Old Christmas"
December 13 and 14 at 7:00PM
“A Christmas Carol"
December 16 at 7:00PM
For wassail and smoking bishop recipes
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Women’s Group
Fran Bean leads this group on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. All welcome! Contact Fran with questions.
Next Meeting
December 22
10:45AM - 12:00PM
This is a hybrid event. The meeting will take place on the rectory front porch and also at this Zoom Link.
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686
Passcode: 10533
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Adult Formation
Reading the New Testament
Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online Class -
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686
Passcode: 10533
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Book Group
The St. Barnabas Book Group will meet by Zoom at 7:30 on January 4 to discuss "Ransom," by David Malouf, a retelling of a part of the Iliad.
Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, would like to be added to the Book Group email list, or would like the Zoom link for this meeting, contact Lea Carmichael Richardson
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Giving
Please continue to make your pledges or contributions. Online payments may be made HERE, or on our website under the "Give" section, or by mail.
If you would like to contribute stock or wire funds, contact Cynthia Ferguson at (914) 922-1921.
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Connect
To schedule a meeting with the rector, call the Parish Office at (914) 591-8194 or email Sue Stanley. The rector's Sabbath (day off) is Monday.
For pastoral emergencies, call the Rev. Gareth Evans at (617) 930-3728.
If you have announcements for the weekly eNews, email Hope Durot by Tuesday. |
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