MARCH 17, 2023 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG | | |
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A Word from the Clergy
A Lenten Pilgrimage
By the Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector
Last week I attended the House of Bishops meeting held at the Diocese of Alabama’s Camp McDowell, located near Jasper, Alabama. As part of our gathering, we made a pilgrimage to racial justice sites in Montgomery, Alabama, the state’s capital and a prominent location in the civil rights movement.
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Women's Voices in the Church
Sundays in Lent
Women have played a leading role in the Christian faith from the very beginning, yet their role is too often overlooked and their voices too often go unheard. On Sunday mornings throughout March, in conjunction with Women’s History Month and the meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, St. Bart’s features leading women’s voices within the Church and the academic world as our guest speakers at The Forum at 10 am and preachers at our 9 am and 11 am services of Holy Eucharist.
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This Sunday
Sunday, March 19
Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm. The Reverend Meredith E. Ward, Assoicate Rector for Pastoral Care 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
Sunday, March 19 at 10 am
The First Women’s Movement in Western History: Female Religious Institutions and Spirituality in the Later Middle Ages
Dr. Caroline Walker Bynum, University Professor Emerita at Columbia University and a pioneering scholar of medieval women’s spirituality, highlights the significant impact women made on the Church in the centuries just before the Reformation.
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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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 @ The Center: Discussion, games, faith exploration (and donuts!) in (Room 33). During Kids' Church at 11 am, we will discuss how Jesus helps the blind to see. At 12:15 pm, we will have chicken tenders and fries in Room 32.
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Refreshment Sunday Coffee Hour
This Sunday, we will take a break from our usual Lenten practice of fasting to enjoy special treats at our Coffee Hour. The 4th Sunday in Lent, also called Rose Sunday, Mothering Sunday or Refreshment Sunday, refers to its sense of respite halfway through this season of fasting and penitence. On this day, the fast was allowed to be relaxed, hence the name "Refreshment Sunday". We’ll serve traditional St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) and St. Joseph’s Day (March 19) goodies in the back of the church.
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Pathfinders: Taking the Next Step in Christian Community
In-person: Sundays at 12:30 pm, February 26–March 26 in the Great Hall
Virtual: Mondays at 8:00 pm, March 6-April 3
This six-week course is open to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the Episcopal Church and the Christian faith. Led by St. Bart’s clergy, each session will explore topics such as the Bible, prayer, church history, the liturgical calendar, and the sacraments. Due to popular demand, Pathfinders is being offered both virtually and in-person. Please visit our online Pathfinders hub to sign up for the course, view the complete class schedule, and review course resources.
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Lenten Organ Recital
Sunday, March 19 at 4 pm
The tradition of Lenten organ recitals at St. Bart’s goes back many decades and Great Music at St. Bart's is delighted to present St. Bart's Associate Organist and Choirmaster Alexander Pattavina in a 40-minute program on Sunday, March 19 at 4 pm. As at last year’s concerts, the organists’ hands and feet will be visible on a large video screen in the chancel.
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Make a Gift of Flowers or Music
As you journey through Lent, a time to learn how to love - God's way - once again, you may wish to remember loved ones and offer thanksgiving for special blessings by making a gift to St. Bart’s Easter Flowers and Music. Your gifts will help adorn the church and set the exultation of Easter to music. To give online, visit stbarts.org/eastergift. To give via cash or check, please use the Easter envelopes provided in your leaflet.
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Centering Prayer During Lent
Fridays at 9 am via Zoom
Adding centering prayer to your prayer routine can deepen your Lenten experience. Centering Prayer is a well-recognized method of seeking to still your mind so that you can “listen” and just BE in the present moment. Join parishioners from near and far on Friday mornings at 9 am as we practice together. You don’t need experience, just a willingness to try. Learn more.
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LGBTQ+ Community Film Series
Friday, March 24, 6 pm
Film professor and St. Bart's parishioner Anthony Perrotto hosts a bimonthly film series with LGBTQ+ themes. On Friday, March 24, Suddenly, Last Summer will be screened. The film stars Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Montgomery Clift, and was written by Tennessee Williams. Please enter at 109 East 50th Street.
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Saturday Mornings @ St. Bart's:
The Bible With and Without Jesus
Saturdays, February 25-June 3, 10-11 am via Zoom
The Saturday morning discussion group turns to The
Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine and Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler. Newcomers are welcome! Please register here.
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The Forum
Sunday, March 26 at 10 am
Women and the Gender of God
The Reverend Dr. Amy Peeler, Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, outlines what Scripture actually says about the gender of God. Her book, Women and the Gender of God, was released in the fall of 2022.
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20s/30s Happy Hour
Sunday, March 26
Our next 20s/30s event will be a happy hour at Clinton Hall, 230 East 51st Street, after the Sunday 5 pm service on March 26. You can meet us at the back of the church and head over together, or we can meet there.
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Holy Week and Easter
See our complete schedule for Holy Week , which begins Palm Sunday, April 2. The Passion of Christ resides at the center of our lives as Christians and we invite all to join us in these transcendent liturgies.
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Easter Vigil Reception
Do you like to share your home baked goods with friends and family? Do you know just the right place to shop for savory treats? Whether you're a whiz in the kitchen, or a savvy foodie, we'd be grateful for your contribution to the annual Easter Vigil Festive Reception, immediately following the 7 pm Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 8. Please contact Veronica Shea at vshea@stbarts.org to learn how you can help!
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Save the Date: The Pilgrims & Pathfinders Retreat
April 14 and 15
We invite members and friends from near and far to join us for an urban Eastertide retreat. Together we will reflect on where and how the Risen Christ is present among us, calling us to lives of holiness, compassion, and joy. The retreat will feature times of prayer and worship, communal meals, music, and a tour of the church. All are welcome, especially our remote/virtual congregation! Registration details are coming soon.
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St. Bartholomew’s Choristers
Does your child love to sing? St. Bartholomew’s Choristers – an auditioned ensemble open to children ages six to eighteen provides the perfect opportunity! Our program is designed not only for healthy vocal development but also offers music education, teamwork building, and leadership skills. Twice-weekly rehearsals prepare children to sing in Sunday liturgies and even occasional concerts. Find more information here or contact Alexander Pattavina directly.
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St. Bart's Community Preschool Playgroup
St. Bart’s Preschool is happy to announce that the 2023 - 2024 Playgroup application is now available on our website. The Playgroup provides a time and place for toddlers to gather along with a parent or caregiver for their first school experience. By participating in an ongoing playgroup, young children are better prepared for and more readily transitioned into a preschool program.
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Summer Camp at St. Bart's
Registration is now open!
Come join the fun this summer! 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! Learn more.
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Ongoing Opportunities
Click here for our calendar of ongoing classes and opportunities.
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