MARCH 18, 2022 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG
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By Dr. Paolo Bordignon
The weeks ahead will be filled with musical offerings at St. Bart’s, both in worship and in concert. These events include the moving and beautiful liturgies of Holy Week, and the triumph of Easter, as well as a special Holy Week concert, our next organ recital, and St. Bartholomew’s Choir appearing on PBS Great Performances.
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The Third Sunday in Lent
March 20, 2022
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Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm. Find our Covid-19 Safety protocols for in-person worship here.
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NYC Schools: A Conversation with Chancellor David Banks. David Banks, in his first few months as chancellor, shares his priorities for NYC Schools.
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For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Philippians 2:13
The Vestry has approved the 2022 Mission Plan with a $3.3M Stewardship goal. Your gifts help the ministries of St. Bart’s be the salt and the light–those potent catalysts which transform hearts and lives.
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Sunday, March 20 at 3 pm
Film professor and St. Bart’s parishioner Anthony Perrotto hosts a bimonthly series, sponsored by the LBGTQ+ Community at St. Bart’s, about films with LGBTQ+ themes. This Sunday we will watch Brokeback Mountain. Future sessions take place on April 3 (Carol), and April 24 (The Rocky Horror Picture Show). All sessions will meet in person. Masks and vaccination required.
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Sunday, March 20, 4 - 4:45 pm
On the eve of Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday, organist and choirmaster Paolo Bordignon offers a 45-minute program of Bach favorites: Sinfonia from Cantata 29, Prelude & Fugue in B Minor, "Little" Fugue in G Minor, Concerto in A Minor (Antonio Vivaldi, arr. J.S. Bach), Toccata & Fugue in D Minor. This is an in-person event only, with a large monitor for the audience to be able to see not just over the organist's shoulders but the pedals as well.
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Sunday, March 20 after the 5 pm service
It's been a while, but with the COVID-19 situation and the church relaxing its social requirements, it's time for us to get back together! Join us after the 5 pm service on Sunday, March 20, at which the Reverend Zack Nyein will be preaching, at Clinton Hall to welcome him to St. Bart's! We look forward to seeing you then.
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Newcomers welcome to all groups!
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Weekday Opening Times Announced!
After nearly 2 years of being closed during the week, the church is now open Monday through Friday 10 am-2 pm for prayer and meditation. The Bookstore is also open during these hours.
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Easter is coming. Your gift to the amazing flowers, music, and ministry of St. Bart's and to the glory of God makes a difference. You may make your gift in Thanksgiving or in Memory of a loved one. All donations received by April 3 will be listed in the Easter service leaflets. Make a gift here.
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Saturdays, March 19 - April 9, 10-11 am
The Saturday morning discussion group explores English theologian Isabelle Hamley's new book Embracing Justice, which provides a vision of justice informed both by the Bible and by the issues facing contemporary society. Please read the Introduction and Chapter 1 ahead of the first session. Register here.
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Money Legacies
Donald Romanik, St. Bart’s parishioner and President of the Episcopal Church Foundation, calls us to recognize and reconsider the ways in which we were taught to think about money as children. Donald’s book on the subject was published in February 2022.
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Wednesday, March 23 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, March 23 we'll examine Elektra by Strauss and Akhnaten by Glass. The class is 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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Sunday, March 27, 1:30-3 pm
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As we consider how the ongoing pandemic has affected our life together, we are in the early stages of reimagining what our ministries with the youngest generations might look like. Whether you are a parent, parishioner, or young person, we would love to connect with you. Learn more here.
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Lenten Classes Continuing this week:
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Ongoing Opportunities
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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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Volunteers Wanted!
As our building opens up to receiving visitors during weekdays, we are seeking reliable volunteers to cover the St. Bart’s Central desk and the Bookstore. A welcoming disposition, standard computer skills and flexibility are the main requirements. We will train you. Please email vshea@stbarts.org for a full description and application.
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applications for the 2022-2023 school year. For over 40 years, our preschool has provided a warm, nurturing first school experience. Learn more.
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Summer Camp at St. Bart’s offers something for everyone ages two through six! Every day campers ages three to six learn how to swim onsite in our indoor heated pool! All of our campers ages two through six, participate in a variety of activities which include sports in the full-sized gymnasium, outdoor play on the rooftop, arts and crafts, dance and movement, and free play in the classroom! Early Bird Registration Discount of 10% is offered until March 15. Learn more.
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Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 pm
Please join us for The St. Bart’s Players' first in-person performance in more than 2 years on Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 pm in the Chapel at St. Bart’s. This musical revue celebrates the iconic music of Stephen Sondheim—one of Broadway's greatest composers of all time. “Something's coming,” but you'll have to “be cool” and “attend the tale” of the Players' return live and in person to the stage!! Suggested Donation: $20 at the door (cash/venmo accepted). Please call 212-378-0248 or email central@stbarts.org to learn more.
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March 13, the Second Sunday in Lent
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