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THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
 
Observance of the Feast of St. Francis  
 
October 6, 2019
Readings from Lesser Feasts and Fasts:
   
    
8, 9, 11 am; 5 pm
 


8:45 AM - 12:15 PM 
Free Childcare
to Age Five

 
9 AM
HOLY EUCHARIST
[Church]
St. Bart's Singers sing Peter Hurford's "Truly the Lord is in this place." 
 

10 AM
[Chapel & 4th Floor]
Elementary aged students will begin in the Children's Chapel and our youth, grades 6-12, will be in room 44 of the Community House.
 
 
10 AM
[Great Hall] 
Led by  Larry Welborn, Professor of Theology at  Fordham University.  
(Part  2-Jesus in the Wilderness: Responding to God's Call )
 
 
11 AM 
CHORAL EUCHARIST
[Church]  
A Choral Feast at St. Bart's 
Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb ."
 
 
 
 
      





THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
 
 
October 13, 2019
Lectionary Readings:
FOUR SERVICES
8, 9, 11 am; 5 pm



8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Free Childcare
to Age Five

 
9 AM
HOLY EUCHARIST
[Church]
St. Bart's Singers sing "O praise God in his holiness" by C. Armstrong Gibbs.
   
 
10 AM
[Chapel & 4th Floor]
Elementary aged students will begin in the Children's Chapel and our youth, grades 6-12, will be in room 44 of the Community House.
 
 
10 AM
[Great Hall] 
Ten Reasons Why I am Proud to Be An Episcopalian:  A Long-time Priest Reflects.  
The Reverend Dr. Dan Matthews, the retired Rector of Trinity Church Wall Street, has served the Episcopal Church with distinction for decades. What is so great about our denomination? Hear the perspective of someone who knows it very well.  
 
 
11 AM 
CHORAL EUCHARIST
[Church]  
St. Bartholomew's Choir offers Rheinberger's "Cantus Missae," Op. 109.


  
   

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FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

On Sunday, October 6, we are delighted to welcome the Reverend Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation as our guest preacher 9 am and 11 am.
 

A Choral Feast,  this Sunday, October 6 at 11 am for the Feast of St. Francis we present Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb," a brilliant cantata with the visionary poetry of Christopher Smart. Learn more.  
 
   

Blessing of the Animals: Sunday, October 6 at 9 am and 5 pm. Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis and  bring your (properly restrained) pet to church for a blessing. Come early to see horses from the NYPD mounted unit receive a blessing just before 9 am. Learn more.
 

Welcome to the Reverend Deborah A. Lee, our new Associate Rector for Discipleship and Community Life. Come and meet Deborah this Sunday, October 6 on her first Sunday at St Bart's.  
 
 
The Lessons of the Wilderness, Part 2 of this five-part Forum series l ed by Larry Welborn, Professor of Theology at Fordham University this  Sunday, October 6 at 10 am in the Great Hall. Catch up and hear Part 1 presented last Sunday. 
 

EXPLORE: New to St. Bart's or the Episcopal Church? Looking at life and faith in new ways? Join our Fall series of EXPLORE  Sundays through October 20, 12:45 to 2 pm in the Vestry Room. A light brunch is served.  Learn more.
 
 

 
AND MORE  
 

The Church in the Wilderness: Wednesdays, October 2-November 6, 7-8:30 pm. Together we'll contemplate the present and future of the Church, using articles, empirical studies, and Professor Larry Welborn's Sunday forums as our guides. A light dinner is served.  Learn more.
 

The Creed Thursdays through November 14, 6:30 to 8 pm.  (no class 10/17) Join us for an eight-week series as we delve deep into the Nicene Creed and the history behind it. Learn more .
 
 
 

Centering Prayer, Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm: Back by popular request! This ancient method of prayer can deepen your experience of God, and offer the opportunity for renewal. Learn more.
 
 

Dream Group, Tuesdays, through October 29, 6:30 to 8:15 pm:  Annette Thies (M.A., General Theological Seminary) leads a series to help you find the meaning in your dreams. Learn more.
 
 
Read Bishop Wolfe's letter in support of The Episcopal Church Statement on the White House Decision to Reduce the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. 
 
 
 
 

Children, Youth and Family Formation: Our new season of programs for children and youth in grades K - 12 has begun. Learn more and register here.
 
 
 
 

See photos of last Sunday's St. Bart's Fair where lay leaders were acting on their sense of calling, and inviting others to join them!  New ministries this year include  The Creation Care Task Force, Anti-Trafficking Ministry, and St. Tabitha's Guild.
 

Tickets now on Sale! Fare Share Friday, November 29Join the Crossroads Community for a joyful  event where New Yorkers from all walks of life are invited to share an elegant dinner, and glimpse a world where everybody has a place at the table.
 

We are looking for a few good people to volunteer at St. Bart's Central and the Bookstore. A friendly, welcoming disposition, and some computer knowledge are required. If you have a few hours to spare, please contact Veronica Shea.
 

If you are 70 and a half, you may use your required minimum distribution from your qualified retirement plan to fulfill your pledge or gift to St. Bart's, and possibly reduce your taxable income. Contact Meighan Corbett for more information.
 

Columbarium Niches are available for  purchase in our newly opened section of the Memorial Chapel. If you would like a tour or more information  about inurnment at St. Bart's, please contact Meighan Corbett
   
St. Bart's Community Preschool  is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. For over 40 years, our preschool has provided a warm, nurturing first school experience. Learn more


 
COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS
 

The LGBTQ+ Community will gather this Sunday, October 6 at 1 pm to hear Dan Pinello, speak and answer questions about three current U.S. Supreme Court cases.
 
 
 

The St. Bart's Peace Book Club will meet on Sunday, October 13 to discuss No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell L. Moore, copies of which are available for purchase at the Store @ St. Bart's.