StB Weekly-April 19, 2024

OUR MISSION: We experience God’s redeeming love in all and through all and respond to that love through faithful worship, life-long spiritual growth, and committed outreach.

Our community shares a progressive faith, opens our arms to all seekers, and works to make the world more just. Read more.

We invite you to walk with us!

April 21: The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Liturgy of the Reserved Sacrament.

7:45 am: Liturgy of the Reserved Sacrament (spoken) in the Chapel.
9:30 am: Liturgy of the Reserved Sacrament (sung) in the Sanctuary.

For the bulletin, click here.
The live stream is temporarily unavailable. For the live-stream, click here.
For the Lectionary, click here.

Sunday, April 28: The Rev. Garry Horle

will be our Preacher and Celebrant at both services. We are happy to welcome

Garry to our community!

Barnabas Forum

11:00 am in Grant Hall

APRIL 21: Steve Barney will continue the engaging discussion he began last week, treating the history of the text of the New Testament, focusing on the manuscripts from the second century on, the causes of error, and some techniques for recovering the original writings.

APRIL 28: Sr. Warden Jolene Whitney and the Vestry will discuss what we can expect regarding life at St. Barnabas during the interim process, until a new Rector has been called. ALSO, the Building Use Group (BUG) will discuss pending plans to rent portions of the building to a preschool.

Earth Day Clean Up

April 27, 9:00 am to Noon

The Outreach and Social Justice Committees are sponsoring a work day in the St. Barnabas garden. Many hands make light work! Bring your paper garden bags, rakes, trowels and pruners. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, serves as a global reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. Originating in 1970, Earth Day has become a pivotal event uniting people worldwide in environmental activism and awareness. For more, visit Earth Day's website.

To learn how we at St. Barnabas have tried to be more responsible stewards of our own little bit of God’s creation, click here.

ST. B’S RECEIVES 12% MORE FROM

KING SOOPERS!

The 39 parishioners/families who have their King Soopers loyalty cards linked to St. Barnabas through the Community Rewards Program, were responsible for an over 12% increase in the quarterly dividend compared to last quarter! For the first quarter of 2024, St. Barnabas received $342.06 in Community Rewards, and the number of families participating in the program has increased from 33 a year ago to 39 this year. Safeway has a similar program.

Click here for instructions. Questions? Contact David Ford at 303.521.3564 or any member of the Stewardship Committee.

Creation Care Resources

The Social Justice and Outreach Committees have put together a relatively comprehensive list of ways that we, as individuals, and as a parish, can responsibly use, access, and recycle our items and resources. If you have additional suggestions, please share them with Julia and she will update the list.

Giving-2-Others April

The St. Francis Center (SFC)

SFC, a Jubilee Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CO, provides day shelter and assistance with employment and housing for those who are homeless. Working with Mayor Johnston’s vision to get homeless people indoors, the SFC has provided a non-congregate shelter. Construction is now underway for 60 units of affordable housing for older adults; they anticipate this facility opening in early 2025.

To donate online click here. Or earmark a check to St. Barnabas for “Giving-2-Others” and place it in the offering plate or in the office.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

To learn more about our Giving-2-Others outreach and why it matters, click here.

Celebrations This Week

Happy Birthday to:

John Kelly.......................April 22

Beth Suter Trautman......April 23

Happy Anniversary to:

Joe and Sally Megeath.....April 23

Judy Trujillo Funeral

Saturday, June 15, 10:30 am

at St Barnabas

The funeral and interment of longtime and much loved parishioner Judy Trujillo, will be held on June 15.

Here is the invitation.

THE 2024 AUCTION

GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

June 8, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

A celebration of our community, talents and gifts.

Mark your calendars! The Auction committee is planning a wonderful event to connect, break bread, and of course, FUNdraise. In addition to hosting events such as dinners, hikes, game and movie nights, there is another way you can participate. St. Barnabas is full of members who have amazing gifts and talents–clothing designers, painters, knitters, bakers, photographers, linguists, singers, composers, poets, –and more. Are you someone who can create something or offer a talent for the auction? If so, we want YOU! The committee is also looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or presenting, contact Barb Mattison or Sis Flor, Auction Co-Chairs.

Senior Warden Jolene Whitney Update

I begin with all good wishes that you are enjoying the Spring weather and promises of Easter! As I shared during announcements last Sunday, I have been thinking about Fr. Al encouraging us to “listen to the Holy Spirit to guide us in new ways, new places, and new influences on those around us.” With the right energy, spirituality, and courage, we can grow in amazing ways. I have also been reflecting on advice given to me at a time I was working on many important priorities, and that was “slow down to hurry up.” I know we are up to the challenge to move purposefully with faith and grace as we: discern who our interim will be, what we want to be, do, and work on during the interim phase, and who we will select as our next rector.

New Directories are available in Lukens.

Please take one home.

Needs and Happenings

ST FRANCIS CENTER PATH (Positive Action Towards Housing) LUNCHEON: Tuesday, May 7 at 11:30 am, at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St. in Denver. Lunch is provided free. To register click here.

WORLD LABYRINTH DAY: Saturday, May 4 at 1:00 pm. A rolling worldwide prayer for peace. For more information, visit their website.

Pastoral Care

We are here for you.

For your pastoral care needs, please call Patti Walter at (720) 299-3657.

Sarah Freed and family, the Holbrook family, the Hayes family, Carol Wier, Dennis Kennedy, Bill Miles, Marty and Diana Flahive, Larry Volmert, Madie Gustafson, Larry Konkel, the Wier family, John and Patrice Hayes, Tracy Spiva, Andrea, Nicolle, Selah Kay, Jessica Sweet, Verlin Jakober, Claire Hayes, Marlis Sneed and family, the Long family, Atlee Witt, Carolyn Wolfrum, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Holly Graves, Jim Hostler, Bill Lundgren, Christine Schmidt; Frank Dupuis, Meghann and Kai, Art Bowman, RJ Campbell, Burley and Irene Shepard, Adrianna, the people of Ukraine, the people of Sudan, the children in Gaza, those who suffer from conflict and natural and human disaster.

New to the prayer list

Bob Manning, husband of Janet Manning, the Kathy Alden family, sister of Pat Long, Brian Reid, longtime parishioner, Shanelle Duran, grocery card recipient, June Kent, Kathy Labarge, friends of Carrie Corrigan.

Those who have died

Bill Erickson, brother of Mike Erickson, Madie Gustafson, family member of John Graves. Rest eternal grant them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.

Prayer Requests

For prayer requests please email us at office@stbdenver

Parish Office Hours

9:00 am -12:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday (303) 388-6459

To email Julia Wade, Parish Administrator: julia.wade@stbdenver.org

Upcoming Youth Events

Sat, 4/20 - 4/21: Youth Lock-In at St. John's Cathedral.

Sun, 6/9 - Sat 6/15: YES CO Service Trip, Albuquerque, NM.

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, April 21: The Fourth Sunday of Easter

7:45 am: Liturgy of the Reserved Sacrament (spoken) in the Chapel.
9:20 am: Children’s Spiritual Formation in the Godly Play room.
9:30 am: Liturgy of the Reserved Sacrament (sung) in the Sanctuary.
11:00 am: Youth Group
11:00 am: Barnabas Forum in Grant Hall.

Wednesday, April 24

9:00 am: Staff meeting in the Workroom
10:00 am: Communion from the Reserved Sacrament and Bible Study in the Chapel.
6:00 pm: Vestry meeting in the Betty Foster room.

Thursday, April 25

7:00 pm: Choir rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Saturday, April 27

9:00-Noon: Earth Day cleanup at St Bs.

Sunday, April 28: The Fifth Sunday of Easter

7:45 am: The Holy Eucharist (spoken) in the Chapel.
9:30 am: The Holy Eucharist (sung) in the Sanctuary.
11:00 am: The Barnabas Forum

*Here is the link to the live-stream on YouTube. It can also be found on our website.

St Barnabas Four Ministry Priorities

Racial Justice, Creation Care, Ministry to the Unhoused, and Family Ministry.