DECEMBER 2, 2022 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG | | |
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A Word from the Clergy
Place St. Bart's on Your Christmas List
by the Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector
Advent is the time when we are getting ready. Through a series of customs and traditions, ancient and modern, we use this season to prepare for the coming of the Christ child. In my house, we’re already selecting presents for family and friends, making special treats to share and, once again, we’re already behind on our Christmas cards.
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This Sunday
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm.
The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector, will preach at our 9 am and 11 am services of Holy Eucharist.
Join us online at 11 am. Download our service leaflet to follow along with us as we live stream Sunday morning worship from the church on our website, Facebook and YouTube.
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The Forum at St. Bart's
Sunday, December 11 at 10 am
Understanding Jesus and Paul means Understanding Jewish Practice and Belief
Amy-Jill Levine, prolific author and the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, places Jesus and Paul within their Jewish context and reflects on how the Jewishness of the early Jesus movement is so often overlooked.
Please post your questions for our speakers in the YouTube or Facebook comments or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar. Join us online or in person in the Great Hall.
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Welcome Sunday
December 4 at 11 am
Get ready to celebrate new members of our community at our first Welcome Sunday since the beginning of the pandemic! On December 4, we’ll recognize newcomers with a special liturgy during the 11 am service. Afterwards, we’ll have the chance to connect and celebrate during a festive reception. If you’ve joined St. Bart’s since 2019 and have yet to participate in Welcome Sunday, you’re invited to be officially welcomed! Newcomers, please click here to RSVP.
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Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
At 10 am this Sunday, grades K-5 are invited to join us for StoryMakers: Arts, crafts, and drama (Room 52) and grades 6–12 are invited to Youth at the Center: Discussion, games, faith exploration (and donuts!) in (Room 33). Pageant info here: Learn more.
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On December 6 we will celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas and reclaim that spirit of gift-giving that our hearts yearn for. Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara in Asia Minor, dedicated his life and inheritance to giving to the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He was made Bishop of Myra while a young man and became known for his generosity.
Give Like St. Nick
This Christmas, encounter St. Nicholas and open your heart to the spirit of love that he embodies by making a Christmas Gift to St. Bart’s. Your gift will support the mission, ministry, and music of St. Bart’s throughout the coming year. Gifts can be made in all the usual ways. Designate your gift in the memo line or online dropdown: Christmas Gift.
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Caroling on the Steps
Tuesday, December 6 at 5:45 pm
Join us on the steps of St. Bart's for our annual Midtown Carol Sing-a-long — a welcoming way for parishioners, friends, and commuters to pause together in pre-Christmas joy, followed by hot cocoa and refreshments! This year we celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra at our annual sing-a-long. St. Nicholas, will be on hand for a photo-op with you.
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Be Still in Advent
Wednesdays in Advent at 5:30 pm
Advent is the season in which we prepare for the coming of the Light of the World, that is, Jesus’ birth. Give yourself the gift of time for stillness and reflection on this great mystery. Join us via Zoom for a short, 30-minute session of encouragement and practice of being still from 5:30 pm to 6 pm on the 4 Wednesdays in Advent. Register here.
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The Joyous Christmas Concert
Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm
The Joyous Christmas Concert, this Friday, December 9th at 7:30 pm, is when our musicians trade their robes for tuxedos, step out of the choir stalls, and take the spotlight in repertoire for the concert stage rather than the chancel. St. Bartholomew's Choir will sing familiar carols heard in fabulous concert arrangements plus many works new to St. Bart's.
Purchase tickets at mmpaf.org.
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Offer Radical Welcome this Christmas
Additional Greeters and Ushers are needed for our Christmas Eve services at 12:05 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm and 11 pm and also on Christmas Day at 11 am. Help ensure that all who enter St. Bart's receive a warm welcome and that our services run smoothly. No experience needed–we'll train you! For more information or to sign up, please email Christian Burke.
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St. Bart's Players Holiday Cabaret
December 2 & 3 at 7:30 pm
“That Holiday Feeling” — The St. Bart’s Players annual holiday cabaret will be on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm in St. Bart’s Chapel. Suggested donation: $20 at the door.
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The Forum at St. Bart's
Sunday, December 11 at 10 am
The Light We Give: Lessons from Sikh Wisdom
Simran Jeet Singh, Executive Director of The Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program, talks about growing up as Sikh in South Texas and reflects on the lessons he continues to learn from the teachings of his tradition. Singh’s book, The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life, was published earlier this year.
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Adoration of the Magi
Thursday, December 15 at 7:30 pm
Jeff Morrissey and William Trafka return to St. Bart’s with their popular Christmas program inspired by the elegant paintings that adorn the 1919 Ethel Parsons Paullin and Telford Paullin mural in St. Bartholomew’s Chapel. The beautiful Adoration of the Magi and the 13 medallions surrounding it depict scenes connected with the Nativity of Christ. Enjoy traditional carols, carols from around the world, spirituals, and popular Christmas favorites. Purchase tickets in advance and save $5! Purchase tickets at mmpaf.org.
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Make a Gift to Christmas Flowers and Music
The season of Advent and Christmas offers an opportunity to memorize a loved one or offer thanksgiving for a special blessing. At the back of the church are offering envelopes to assist you in making a gift. These envelopes contain all of the information you need. You may also make a gift at stbarts.org/tributes.
The deadline for listing in the Christmas Eve leaflets is December 15, 2022.
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LGBTQ+ Christmas Party
Friday, December 16 at 5:30 to 9 pm
Come and celebrate the holiday season with the LGBTQ+Community at our annual Christmas party! Friday, December 16th, 5:30-9 pm in the Great Hall. Join us for food and drink and festive music. All are welcome! RSVP here.
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20s/30s Christmas Potluck Dinner
Saturday, December 17
On the evening of Saturday, December 17, we will convene in Room 33 to celebrate the Advent season and the great times we have had together in 2022. We will send out a food/drink signup sheet and evite RSVP leading up to this. All cookin /restaurant pickup skill levels are welcome—we just want to see you there! RSVP here.
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St. Bartholomew’s Choristers
Do you know a child who loves to sing?
St. Bartholomew’s Choristers sings at the 11am Sunday liturgy! The Choristers rehearse twice weekly in preparation for Sunday and seasonal services, as well as occasional concerts. Among other skills, the program emphasizes healthy vocal development, music education, teamwork, and leadership. St. Bartholomew’s Choristers, an auditioned ensemble, is open to children of all backgrounds, ages eighteen and under. Learn more about the program here. To schedule an introductory session, contact Alexander Pattavina.
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St. Bart's Community Preschool News
St. Bart's Preschool is very happy to announce that Playgroup has resumed for the 2022-2023 school year! The Playgroup provides a time and place for toddlers to gather with a parent or caregiver for their first school experience. Enrollment into Playgroup is on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited! Please visit our website for more information or contact Mary Ponce at 212-378-0238 or mponce@stbarts.org.
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Ongoing Opportunities
Click here for our calendar of ongoing classes and opportunities.
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