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St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church
E-Bulletin
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UPCOMING SERVICE
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:30 am
a service with Holy Eucharist and Holy Baptism
led by the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
Join us in welcoming Noah into our community of faith through the sacrament of Baptism.
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Sunday School is offered at the First Sunday of the month service.
Nursery Care is available every week.
Masks are optional.
To view the bulletin for the upcoming service, and to find the streaming link, CLICK HERE for the Services page of our website.
Need hearing assistance? We have earpieces that receive audio from the sound system. You can find them in charging stations in the entryway. Simply slip the earpiece over your ear, turn it on with the volume switch, and adjust volume. Please return to the charging stations when you are done.
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Pastoral Care
In Need of Our Prayers:
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you O Lord. (BCP, Prayers of the People, Form V, 391)
We pray for:
Pat; Antonia; Al; Alex; Virginia & Jamil; Mike; David; Sarah; Jenny & Matt; Perry; Jim; Elaine; Sasha; Paige; Diane; Karl; Nathaniel; Will; Tom & Laurel; Nancy A.; Dennis; Robert & Mary; Karen; Debra; Haskell; Sue; Deb; Don; Hazel; Matilda; Gregory; Mary Jane; Michael Curry; Curt; Bethany; Zach; Andy; Mark; Sally; Ruth; Sue & Dan; Molly; the family and friends of Janet Nolan; the family and friends of Hannah Austin; the family and friends of Robert McNeil; Wes; and Alison.
For those who have died, especially Janet Nolan; Hannah Austin, a friend and former student of Peter Sillin; and Robert McNeil, a close friend of Tom and Laurie Hyndman, we pray: Receive them into the arms of your mercy.
Click HERE to go directly to the Pastoral Care section of our website. We have information about Healing Prayers, our Words of Comfort booklet and how to contact us via email.
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THIS SUNDAY! St. Bart's Endowment - A Presentation, April 21
On Sunday, April 21 following the morning service, the Endowment Committee will offer a short presentation on the St. Bart’s endowment to anyone interested in learning more about the fund. We will briefly cover the background of the fund, it’s purposes and current status, and tax efficient ways to donate to the fund. All members are invited to attend. For more information, see or call Ed Simmons or Bill MacLeod.
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Final Spring Clean-up Day on April 20th
Thanks to all who helped out on our first Clean-Up Day last Saturday. Come join us again on the 20th to finish making our St Bart’s grounds pristine. We need to get this done prior to the Town of Yarmouth’s brush pick up week of April 22nd. Bring your rakes, saws and weeding supplies as we work together to make our grounds look beautiful for the Spring and Summer. Please contact Gary Sylvester for more information.
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Wardens' Report
At the April Vestry meeting we reflected on Holy Week, the various services, music and the incredible turnout on Easter - 168 people attended. We expressed our gratitude for all of the work that Amanda, the Worship Committee and Christina and the Choir did to make this a memorable season.
There is renewed interest in our book sales during the year and at the Christmas Fair. Margaret Betts and Linda Perkins will be sharing plans with us as they develop.
The Building & Grounds Committee presented a report on proposed capital improvements. These projects would fall outside of our current budget for 2024 and require additional funding. The committee reviewed items that have been on a capital wishlist, as well as submissions from members of the congregation, and provided estimates of individual costs. They also proposed a timeline for raising funds to cover the cost. After much discussion, the Vestry supported continued research on the projects and process and will continue the discussion at its next meeting in May. We will update the congregation again in May.
Our Day of Service is scheduled for May 4th. Many thanks to our Outreach, Youth Education, and Fellowship Committees for planning this opportunity.
Things are humming at St. Bart's.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Hyndman and Joe Michaud
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Second Church Storytellers
for Sunday, April 21
We will begin about 15 minutes into coffee hour. Participation by storytellers and story listeners is always welcome. For those who would like to share a story, please tell a story about a time when you found that laughter was healing either for you or someone else.
Your healing could have been physical, emotional, spiritual, or...?
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2ND ANNUAL ST. BART’S DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
We welcome all parishioners to participate in our 2nd Annual St. Bart’s Day of Service! This is a collaborative way of expanding our outreach and generating interest and momentum for serving our communities via local organizations.
All you have to do is choose which one of the 4 organizations you’d like to volunteer with for the day and sign up to attend - sign-up sheets are in the narthex. If transportation is a challenge, we can help organize carpools since a whole group of St. Bart’s folks will be volunteering together at each location. This year’s Day of Service is set for Saturday, May 4th. The times for volunteering vary based on location - see details on each sign-up sheet. At 1:00 pm, all participants are invited to come back to St. Bart’s for a cookout and casual fellowship to share about their volunteer experience.
Leading up to the Day of Service, a representative from each organization will come to separate Sunday services in April to share with the parish more about what their group is and does and what volunteering will look like. We hope that information will help you decide which organization to volunteer with on the Day of Service.
Organizations:
Growing to Give
Partners for World Health
Greater Portland Family Promise
Maine Needs
This event is brought to you by a joint effort of the Outreach Committee, Fellowship Committee, and Youth Education Committee. If you have questions, please contact Catherine Richards (cmrolney@comcast.net), Peter Sillin (sillin@gmail.com), or Pal Covie (palcovie@gmail.com).
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, May 15, 12 - 5 pm
St Bart's is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday May 15 from 12 to 5 pm. Please consider giving the gift of life. Click the link below to sign up for a time to donate.
Volunteers are needed to run the drive and to provide treats for donors. For information, please contact Tom Hyndman at tomhyndman@gmail.com or 207-712-6343.
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New Member Sunday - May 19
Are you considering becoming a member of St. Bart's? Hooray! Rev. Amanda will be welcoming new members during the Sunday morning service on May 19. Those who would like to participate and be formally welcomed as members of the congregation should email Amanda or Anne Berg and Susie Soule from the Membership Committee.
A reminder that membership is not a requirement to participate in the ministries of St. Bart's. Membership status, though, signifies a commitment to the vitality and sustainability of our ministries through thoughtful engagement, participation in decision-making, and contributions of time, talents, and treasure.
Questions can also be directed to Amanda, Anne, or Susie.
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Friendship House:
Wish List
Please note the following items on the Friendship House Wish List:
Paper towels, Bath tissue, 55 gallon trash bags, Disinfectant cleaners, Antibacterial hand soap, Personal hygiene items, Dishwasher soap, Coffee, Dry eraser markers
Items can be put in the box outside of the church office. Please contact Pam Hobson (pamhobson46@gmail.com) with any questions. Thank you for your donations.
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Sign Ups & Resources for Volunteers
To learn more about opportunities to volunteer in the community through St. Bart's (St. Elizabeth's, Friendship House, etc.), go to the COMMUNITY OUTREACH page on our website.
To sign up for a Sunday morning Coffee Hour shift, click HERE.
To sign up for a Sunday morning Nursery Assistant shift, click HERE.
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Upcoming Events and Programs
Sponsored by Local Churches and Organizations
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