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News from the Hill Lenten Edition

St. Bartholomew’s Church – Poway , CA

Bishop Mathes told us a joke: “how many Episcopalians does it take to change a broken light bulb?” Answer: You can NOT change it … my grandmother donated it”. Funny how we find comfort in routine, routine can bring us peace and yet, routine can blind us to the resurrection story in real time in our very midst. The season of Lent is when ‘as one body’ – we change our routines to fulfil this truth. To intentionally change our patterns is to enable us see more clearly, hear what we are missing and experience God’s love in a deeper, more meaningful way. This is a central teaching of Jesus: to stop what we are doing and “follow me”, change direction. Here are few examples for how we and you can participate: In the season of Lent, we add to our daily prayer. Join the entire parish in participating in the daily Lenten series from the Society of St. John the Evangelist. The entire program is offered in daily emails with a very short reflection via YouTube video. Each Sunday at 9:00 am, we will view the summary reflection and digest our reflections together. Each sermon will draw upon the theme ─ “Word” of the week. Lastly, I am asking that all ministry teams meeting in Lent to begin their gatherings by sharing the daily reflection on YouTube and discussing it together. http://ssje.org/ssje/time See page 3. In the season of Lent, we gather weekly on Wednesday evenings. All ages will share a meal and stretch our learning and assumptions together. Lenten University is waiting for you and your family. See page 4. In the season of Lent, families are invited to explore at the kitchen table. Jesus taught so often over a meal. We will be offering Lenten Boxes for families to utilize at home with children – at a shared meal time. Simple and stimulating for all ages. See page 6.

In the season of Lent, our corporate worship adopts liturgy from our roots. At first glance, it is different from a typical Saturday/Sunday that we are accustomed to. Don’t worry, with a second look, what we will do is all found in the Book of Common Prayer and has been practiced for centuries. This Lent, each worship service will begin with the daily office at the “Liturgy of the Word”. Liturgy of the word includes the opening collect, readings/psalms, creed, and prayers. We will start with confession using the Evening Prayer office (Saturday evening) or Morning Prayer office (Sunday and Wednesday). Because Sunday is not a day of Lent (count 40 days from Ash Wednesday and see what day you land on), we will also celebrate the Eucharist – the Easter feast. We start with a shared confession and conclude with everyone fully restored with Christ, for the week ahead. A few obvious changes stick out. We stand when the choir sings (Canticles), we have only two readings from scripture (not three), we use the Apostle’s Creed (instead of the Nicene Creed), and we pray in the traditional “call and response” style. You may also hear a few familiar voices leading parts of daily office, which was intended to be led by lay persons – not necessarily clergy. In Lent we prepare for Baptism. We will be continuing our tradition of welcoming anyone to be baptized on Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 3 at the 7:30 pm service. If you know someone who is not baptized and would like to explore being baptized, the clergy of St. Bart’s will host two informational meetings: Sunday, March 8 at 9:00 am in the South Parish Hall and Sunday, March 15 after the 10:15 service in the office. Anyone interested should write me directly: [email protected] or call the office 858-487-2159. In Lent we prepare for communion. Our church school program will begin Communion Recognition classes in Lent, which conclude in April. We offer this for 2nd graders and older. Please ask Ms. Pippa or your Godly Play or Church School teachers to learn more or email [email protected]. In Lent we wonder if it is time to prepare for Confirmation/Reception later in 2015. Any youth currently in high school is welcome to

come and learn about joining our next youth

from the rector

Why we do what we do in Lent:

confirmation class. Our inquirers meeting will be held at two times: Sunday, March 15 at 9:00 am in the South Parish Hall and Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 pm in the church office.

Any adults who are new to the Episcopal Church or have been worshiping with St. Bart’s and are ready to explore being confirmed or received (if you were confirmed in another Christian denomination) into Christendom and the Episcopal Church are encouraged to attend one of the inquirers classes, hosted on Sunday, March 15 at 9:00 am in the South Parish Hall and again on March 24 at 7:30 pm in the church office.

Join us this season of Lent as we draw into closer relationship with God and open our eyes to see Christ more clearly. Faithfully yours, Mark+

Lenten Forum Series

God has given us the gift of time and called it holy, yet we often experience time as a curse. So much of our stress and anxiety derives from our “pollution” of time. Throughout the Lenten season, we will work together to recapture this gift, with the help of the Brothers of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE). Every day during Lent -- Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday -- the Brothers will deliver a short (two-minute) video directly to your e-mail inbox. You’ll watch the video and answer a single question posed by the Brothers that day, and then on Sunday mornings we will gather together in the South Parish Hall to review and discuss the themes for that week. Together we will learn to Stop, Pray, Work, Play and Love as God intends. To participate fully in this series, you will need to (1) sign up for the daily videos and (2) download the short study guide. You can do both, and get more information on this series, at http://ssje.org/ssje/time. Your first video will arrive in the wee-hours of the morning on Ash Wednesday, February 18.

Ash Wednesday and Holy Week

Service Times

February 18 Ash Wednesday 6:30 am,

9:30 am and 12:00 pm with Eucharist

7:00 pm with Eucharist and Coventry Choir (Childcare available)

March 29 Psalm Sunday

5:00 pm (Saturday) 8:00 pm

10:15 pm

March 30 Holy Monday 7:00 pm Compline/Mediation

March 31 Holy Tuesday

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross

April 1 Holy Wednesday 9:30 am Healing Service with Eucharist

7:00 pm Compline/Mediation

April 2 Maundy Thursday

7:00 pm Immediately following:

Awake with Christ Vigil in the Garden North Parish Hall (one hour shifts 8 pm to Friday noon)

See page 5

April 3 Good Friday 12:00 pm

4:00 pm Stations of the Cross

Children/Youth/Families

7:30 pm Taizé

April 4 Holy Saturday 2:00 pm Vigil on the Move

6:00 pm Prayers in the Columbarium

7:30 pm Easter Vigil

April 5 Easter Sunday

6:00 am Sunrise Service at the Cross on the Hill

8:00 am Brass Quartet and Coventry Choir Quartet

10:00 am Festival Eucharist with Brass Quartet, Coventry Choir and Organ

12:00 pm Festival Eucharist with Brass Quartet,

Coventry Choir and Organ

2015 Lenten University Connecting with the Divine The Rev. Bill Zettinger

We all want to make it through life with success, some sense that we did it right. So what about the major world religions? Is there

anything in them that might give our lives greater depth and direction? You may be surprised to learn that although there are differences, each has its own beauty, worship, rituals and dedicated followers. In other words they are folks just like us. This year’s Lenten University explores, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and Islam’s view of God. Our goal is to promote an interfaith dialog so we can all learn from each other and promote a common good. We will feature five exciting sessions by leaders who are practicing their faith in our community. It will be an opportunity for us to experience, first hand, these religions and a philosophy (Buddhism). Our approach will be to focus on practices of prayer, worship, service, outreach and those things we have in common. Through these experiences, my prayer is that we might see all people as people of God who share this island home we call earth, trying to live our lives as best we can in a community of faith. Date (All Wednesdays)

February 25 - Judaism Rabbi Robert David Castiglion, Chief Rabbi Temple Adat Shalom

March 4 - Buddhism Kelsang Chokyi, Nun and Teacher from the Buddhist Center of San Diego

March 11 - Hinduism Suresh Subramanian, Outreach Representative San Diego Hindu Temple and Center

March 18 - Church of the Latter Day Saints Becky Davies, Outreach Representative of the Church of the Latter Day Saints

March 25 - Islam Taha Hassane, Sr. Imam and Director Islamic Center of San Diego

Schedule – All sessions are in the North Parish Hall Supper 6:00 – 6:45 pm Program 7:00 – 8:00 pm Closing Prayer 8:00 – 8:10 pm Following Supper Programs for Children and Youth Newborns through age 3 – Play in the nursery. Age 4 through 3rd grade – “Walk” towards the

cross with Jesus understanding emotions while enjoying stories, crafts and snacks.

4th through 8th grade - program conducted by Kelly Mahon in the Youth Room.

High School students are invited to attend the forum on World Religions.

For more information please contact The Rev. Bill Zettinger at 760-445-6791 or [email protected]

February Adult Education Forums South Parish Hall - 9:00 am February 15: How the Episcopal Church Came to Be. Did you ever want to know how our church came to be? Did you know it all started with Martin Luther in 1517? Do you know where the idea of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason came from, or where the word Protestant came from? Who wrote the first Prayer Book and why? Did you know that the name of a favorite brunch-time adult beverage, “The Bloody Mary,” came from a tyrannical queen? Did you know if it were not for the Scots we might not even have an Episcopal Church? If you are interested in these and many other fascinating questions, come along for the ride as Deacon Bill Zettinger takes you on a whirlwind journey through church history – Discovering our Roots and our Traditions. February 22: Keeping Our Sages Safe. Elder abuse, whether physical, financial or psychological is one of those topics folks don't like talking about. Yet as many as 1 in 7 of our elders in the U. S. experience it. Jesse Navarro, Director of Community Relations for the San Diego District Attorney's Office will be sharing insight and prevention ideas on this important and timely topic.

Altar Guild Altar Guild is the ministry that prepares the altar for communion and cares for the holy vessels and vestments used in worship. We are looking for

new members and everybody is welcome! It is not just for women - we have a few husband-wife teams, and we also encourage mother-daughter/son teams. Altar Guild is a good ministry for people who work during the week since most of the duties take place on weekends. You are also welcome to attend our next meeting on Saturday, March 21, at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary if you want to learn more. Please prayerfully consider joining this ministry. If interested in joining contact either Cyndi McClelland [email protected] or Carla Morrisey [email protected] for more information.

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St. Bart’s Children and Youth – February and March 2015 With Advent and Christmas still fresh in our minds can it be possible that Easter is right around the corner? Thankfully we have the 40 days of Lent to prepare. We’ll begin on February 15th with a children and youth one-room Sunday School at 10:15 am when we will talk about what the 40 days mean, why Sundays are not included and why we bury the Hallelujah! Everyone will bring home a Table Talk box which we hope will help families make room for God in their lives this Lent. We’ll talk out our Lenten Outreach project which will raise much needed funds for Dorcas House in Tijuana Mexico, where our sponsor child, Eduardo, lives.

To help sustain us throughout Lent, the youth will be hosting an ice cream social on Shrove Tuesday (AKA: Fat Tuesday), February 17 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the North Parish Hall. After indulging we will bury the Hallelujah making this a fun and tasty event for all ages. See page 8 We hope you will join us after school on Ash Wednesday (February 18) at 4:00 pm to honor

the beginning of Lent and receive ashes which signify both death and repentance.

Throughout Lent, Godly Play will explore the Mysteries and Faces of Easter which will provide a firm Bible-based understanding of the season for children ages 4 and above. Join Miss Diane or Miss Karen every Sunday at 9:00 am in the Education Building and don’t forget we are always looking for youth and adult helpers. If you

haven’t had the opportunity to experience one of these great lessons before please join us. Lenten University, starting on February 25 at 6:00 pm is a great way to honor and celebrate the season. There is a program for EVERY age with a soup and salad dinner for adults and kid friendly fare like pasta, pizza and chicken meaning you won’t have to cook dinner on Wednesdays for 5 weeks. After dinner here’s what you can expect…. Newborns through age 3 – Nursery care in the Education Building. Ages 4 through 3rd grade will join Pippa in the Blue room of the Education Building for a ‘walk’ towards the cross with Jesus. Each week we will explore a different emotion experienced by Jesus enjoying stories, crafts and a snack. 4th-8th graders will meet with Kelly Mahon in the Youth Room for a Lenten Reflection Program – please see Youth section below for more information. High School students and adults are invited to join the forum on world religions in the North Parish Hall, then everyone will come together for prayer at 8:00 pm.

Helping Others this Lent

Both the Youth and the Sunday School students have been working hard to support Sister Karla Maria and the 16-24 year old homeless young people of Ocean Beach. Every month the youth package 30 hygiene kits for Sister Karla Maria to distribute. The 3rd through 5th grade kids have been making and weaving plarn sleeping mats each week since the New Year, completing three mats so far and there’s plenty more grocery bags to use. It is wonderful to see the pride the

children and youth feel by helping others, especially those so close to home.

Sunday School News 2015 Communion Classes will begin on March 1 – We are delighted to announce that Tom and Elisa Wing will be leading this wonderful 6 week session which will prepare 2nd graders and above for their Communion. Lessons will be held in the Conference Room during our regular Sunday school time frame and registration is essential to ensure we have sufficient supplies. Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like more information or would like to register. Lessons will be held weekly from March 1 through March 29 when we will take a break for Easter and resume on April 12 to make the bread which the children will serve on April 19 during the 10:15 am service. Banners will be a family affair this year with both children and parents adding their hopes for the future. These will be presented at a special meal and celebration on April 17.

Even the smallest child can help others and this Lent we are reinforcing this by trying to fill 20 crosses with coins for Dorcas House. As many of you know, Dorcas house cares for over 40 children and young people who would otherwise be on the streets of Mexico. Many have no parents to look after them or their parents are in jail. Dorcas House provides a loving, safe environment where they can go to school, eat three hot meals a day and receive help to ensure they have the best start in life. Unfortunately the space at Dorcas House is limited which makes it hard to collect items for the children. What they need more than anything are general operating funds to provide food,

clothing and transportation so we are hoping that the children will bring in an extra coin each week for our Dorcas House crosses during Lent. The crosses will be displayed on the notice board as you enter the Education Building so you will easily see how we are doing and we hope by Easter to have 20 crosses to send. On March 15 we will welcome Gabrielle Spence to Sunday School. Gabrielle is working on her Girl Scout Silver Award collecting Bibles for a church in Nairobi, Kenya. She will be speaking about her project then we will help her by making bookmarks to accompany the Bibles. What a great way for our children to share our love of Jesus with kids on the other side of the world!

Youth Group News Our Tuesday night meetings will shift to Wednesday nights so we can be a part of the Lenten Soup suppers. The youth group will prepare soup, salad and bread on Wednesday March 11. During Lent, Kelly will lead the 4th-8th graders in a Lenten reflection. We will start with dinner for everyone, then do some prayer and reflecting on what Lent is, and how it calls us to change our perspective. We will also be working on an art project every Wednesday over the five weeks. Every student will have something to take home before Easter. At the end of each evening, the youth will lead closing worship for everyone it attendance.

Lenten blessings to you all. Pippa Mills – [email protected] and Kelly Mahon - [email protected]

Health and Wellness Ministry

Are you at risk for heart disease? During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. February is also America’s Heart Month, a time to learn the risks for heart disease and stroke. It is the month to remember how important it is to stay “heart healthy” for yourself and your loved ones. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) which includes heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, is the number one (1) killer of women and men in the United States. It is the leading cause of disability preventing Americans from working and enjoying family activities. Deaths due to CVD have remained unchanged in people under age 65. Men are more than twice as likely as women to die from preventable CVD. Understand that your risks are higher if a close relative has heart disease. Race and ethnicity can also affect your risk. Take a proactive approach to controlling your risk by consulting your healthcare provider and searching websites such as the American Heart Association. As you make changes in your life for better “heart health” keep in mind that these lifestyle changes need to last your lifetime. As you know the human heart is a symbol of love and your efforts to take care of your heart will be appreciated by your loved ones. Reference: www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/index.htm

St. Bart’s Pancake Supper and

Root Beer Float Party!

Tuesday, February 17 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm North Parish Hall

(AKA: Fat Tuesday)

We’re celebrating Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday) at St. Bart’s this year with a festive Pancake Supper. The St. Bart’s Cursillo Ministry will be preparing and serving pancakes (including gluten free,) eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. And in case you don’t get your fill of carbs, the Youth Group will be making root beer floats! Suggested donation is $5 per person OR $15 for a family. Please join us for fellowship and great food! All are welcome, but RSVP’s are appreciated so we can plan food purchases. Sign ups will available during and after services on the church patio Sundays. You may also call or email the Church Office for your intent to join us at 858-487-2159 or [email protected] Shrove comes from “shrive” which means to be made free of sin and guilt, and refers to the pre-Lenten confession and absolution of the faithful as a preparation for Lent that was held on this day in the Middle Ages. It was also known as Fat Tuesday as people tried to use up all fats in the house. Fats were not to be eaten during Lent, which begins the next day, on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is another name for this day of feast and festival before the austerities of Lent.

Did you know that in the United States we have more Bibles than any other country, but less and less real engagement with scripture. Why? I was recently in a Christian Bookstore that I visit on

occasion, and a representative of Zondveran was there. Zondveran is the worlds largest supplier of Christian books, especially Bibles. I overheard the salesperson speaking to the clerk and saying that Bible sales were down. That people just were not reading scripture much anymore and in fact the "Word’s" impact on life is hardly taught in many churches. He went on to say that like many in the church he had come to assume that if we simply got the Scriptures out there—that if we translated, published, and sold enough Bibles—then we’d done our job. God would take it from there. I told him we had at one time a similar view about the Episcopal church. If we just opened our doors they would come. But that doesn't work very well anymore either. Americans buy 25 million new Bibles every year—and that’s not counting the millions that are given away by churches, Bible societies, and other ministries. The Bible is not only the best-selling book of all time; it’s the best-selling book every single year! Yet we all know that the incidence of Bible reading is going down, not up. In the last few decades, one in five church goers has given up on Scripture. Today, twice as many people think the Bible is a fairy tale compared to just twenty years ago. The problem isn’t just outside the church, either. Willow Creek’s ( the largest church in America) groundbreaking REVEAL study uncovered a surprising hunger for God’s Word among congregations: 87 percent of churchgoers identified in-depth Bible study as “very” or “critically” important. No other spiritual need scored this highly. But the REVEAL study also contained more sobering news: Only one

in five churchgoers says their church offers in-depth Bible engagement. That's why our Bible study classes at St.Barts are so important. For me, there is a compelling sense of opportunity and urgency in these numbers. As the authors of the REVEAL study concluded, “The Bible is the most powerful catalyst for spiritual growth. Its power to advance spiritual growth is unrivaled by anything else we’ve discovered.” But how many of us have figured out how to unleash this power in our church communities? And if we don’t find a way towards better Bible engagement, how much longer before parishioners start looking outside the church for spiritual direction? This question prompted a two-year journey at Biblica (formerly International Bible Society). For more than two centuries now, they have translated and distributed Bibles all over the world. They are the primary stewards of the NIV ( New International Version) translation , the most widely read contemporary English version of the Bible. But they have come to realize that translating, publishing, and distributing Bibles—while important—isn’t enough. It’s not good enough to ask, “Do people have the Bible?” We also have to ask, “What kind of experience are they having with the Bible?” Three Barriers to Engagement Today, it’s safe to say that the church goers’ Bible experience isn’t always everything it could be. What’s getting in the way of meaningful engagement? I propose the existence of three barriers that we are trying to breakdown at St Bart's. 1. Too many of us read Scripture in fragments – From topical reference Bibles to verse-of-the-day emails, we tend to parcel Scripture into bite-sized fragments. Even the modern verse divisions in our Bibles—which weren’t added until the mid-1500s—encourage fragmented reading. We’ve made the Bible feel more like a reference book than a story. For the most part, biblical books were meant to be read as whole units, from beginning to end. Yet if we engage the Bible at all, we’re more likely to do so in a verse here or a chapter there. We’ve refashioned God’s Word in the image of our sound-bite culture; as a result, readers can lose sight of the bigger story.

The Rev. Bill Zettinger

Why Study Scripture?

2. Too many of us read Scripture without a sense of context – We all know the Bible is an ancient book written by ancient scribes. We all know it’s the product of a world vastly different from our own. But if we are to discover the Bible’s implications for our lives today, we have to bridge the gap between its world and ours. Let’s face it—that’s easier said than done. More often than not, we’ve soft-pedaled the Bible’s foreignness. We haven’t fully come to grips with the reality that the Bible was written for us, but not directly to us. In the words of N.T. Wright, we have to learn to read it “with first-century eyes.” 3. Too many of us read Scripture in isolation – Many treat Bible reading mainly as a private discipline. We have private devotions and personal quiet times. We’ve been taught to ask questions like, “How does this verse apply to me?” Personal Bible study is a wonderful thing. But in prioritizing individual experience over that within the community, we may have been unwittingly influenced by our Western, me-centric culture—more so than we care to admit. The Bible was originally the product of a very different mindset. Its books were written, first and foremost, to whole communities. They were composed, for the most part, to be read during public gatherings. Think of the many times Israel assembled to listen to the Law—or when Paul instructed that his letters be read aloud to the entire local church. We need a Bible experience that doesn’t just begin and end with “me.” Three C’s of Engagement These barriers to engagement are not inconsequential. But I believe they can be overcome by focusing on the three C’s of engagement –something we try to do in our Wednesday and Saturday Bible study classes. 1. The Complete Bible – For starters, we need to clear away some of the clutter that has collected around the Bible. Study notes, cross-references, and verse numbers have a role to play, but let’s be honest about the fact that they encourage us to read in fragments rather than whole books. We need a panoramic view of the entire story.

2. Understood in Context – Before we can ask (much less answer) the question, “What does this passage mean to me?” we need to ask, “What did it mean to the original audience?” We need to go back in time and step into the world of the Bible’s writers and recipients. 3. Experienced in Community – Recovery movements understand what many of us in the church have missed: Great undertakings are far more likely to succeed when they are group efforts. Bible engagement is no easy task, so individuals shouldn’t be left to go it alone. Our Bible experiences will be richer and more meaningful when we share them with the whole community of faith. So come on down. After Lent we will begin a terrific short new series on the Hidden Gnostic Gospels. Why some of the books are in the bible and why some are not. We will review how scripture came together and why it came about in the way it did. More to come on this new series soon. It will give you the tools needed to start understanding the word and how it speaks to us in our time.

Passages

Sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism Kaitlyn Elizabeth La Berge

Confirmands

John Patrick Darcy Brenna Rose Fineman Caroline Elliott Munoz Megan Louise Oakes

Sydney Evert Strout

Adult Confirmands Elissa Bell Barber Geoffery Alexander Connie Robert Joseph Fetter Lauren Miramontes Prust

Adult Receptions Karen Louise Konen Sally O’Dell Annalisa Brunato Parker Elizabeth Jane Rubè

Regular Meetings and Groups

SUNDAY

ICS — Merle’s Place: 4:30 to 7:00 pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. Contact Jill Henderson at

760-807-8445 for more info.

Daughters of the King: the third Sunday at 9:15 am, Education Building, Room 3E. Call Carolyn Armstrong at 858-451-5637.

MONDAY

Boy Scouts: 7:00 pm Parish Hall.

Health and Wellness Ministry: the first Monday at 6:30 pm Education Building, Room 3AB.

Salisbury Hand Bell Choir: 7:00 pm Education Building, Choir Room.

TUESDAY

Centering Prayer: 5:00 pm Education Building, Room 3AB.

The Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry: Tuesday (except fifth Tuesday) at 6:30 pm Quilt Room. To request a quilt please contact either Holly Gray at [email protected] or Marcia Harrod at [email protected]

Thrift Shop Sorting Night: the second Tuesday at 4:00 pm Thrift Shop.

Schola Cantamus: 5:30 pm Education Building Choir Room.

WEDNESDAY

Interfaith Community Services (ICS): Serve breakfast, fourth Wednesday at 6:00 am. Contact Denny Walters at 760-432-8518.

Thrift Shop Work Night: last Wednesday at 4:00 pm Thrift Shop.

Camarata Strings: 7:00 pm Education Building Choir Room.

THURSDAY

Book Guild: Call office at 858-487-2159 for date and time.

B.P.U.S.A.– Bereaved Parents: fourth Thursday at 6:30 pm Conference Room.

P.A.S.S. - Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions: third Thursday of the month 7:00 pm South Parish Hall.

Coventry Choir: 7:00 pm Education Building Choir Room. SATURDAY

Psalm Singers: Third Saturday 4:00 pm Sanctuary. SUNDAY

Choristers 11:45 am South Parish Hall. AA Meeting: Mondays at 9:30 am – Parish Hall. (Women only). Tuesdays at 12 noon – Parish Hall. Wednesdays at 6:45 pm – Conference Room Fridays at 12 noon – Parish Hall. Al-Anon: Mondays at 12 noon – Parish Hall.

February at a Glance

St. Bart’s Sojourners Day Trip: Saturday, February 7 - Nixon Presidential Library. Annual Meeting: Sunday, February 8 11:30 am North Parish Hall. Concert Series - Hammered Dulcimer: Sunday, February 8 4:00 pm Sanctuary. Usher/Greeter Annual Meeting: Sunday, February 15 11:30 am - North Parish Hall. St. Bart’s Pancake Supper and Root Beer Float Party: Tuesday, February 17 6:00 pm - North Parish Hall. Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 18. Women’s Retreat: Saturday, February 21 9:30 am - 2:00 pm South Parish Hall. Lenten University Begins: Wednesday, February 25 6:00 pm - 8:10 pm, North Parish Hall - topic Judaism.

Coming Soon Newcomer Brunch: Sunday, March 15 at 1:00 pm at the home of Judy Macemon. Thrift Shop Open House: Sunday, March 15 11:00 am ─ 3:00 pm. CPR/First Aid: Saturday, March 28 CPR 8:30 am; First Aid 1:00 pm ─ Conference Room. Palm Cross Workshop: Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 am ─ North Parish Hall. Carvings from Jerusalem: Sunday, March 29 on the patio.

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Clergy…………………………………………………………………...858-487-2159 (except as noted) The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, Bishop, 619-481-5450, [email protected] The Rev. Mark C. McKone-Sweet, Rector, 858-432-7107 [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Alfred H. Smith, Interim Chaplain for Pastoral Care, 858-761-8387 ……………………………………………………………………………………………[email protected] The Rev. William Zettinger, Deacon, 858-432-7108 [email protected] Honorary Clergy The Rt. Rev. Samir Kafity, Bishop-in-Residence The Rev. Robert Crafts, Priest-in-Residence The Rev. Roy E. Hoffman, Priest-in-Residence Administrative Staff …………………………………………. Maureen Ovenstone, Parish Administrator, 858-432-7110 ……………………………………………………………………….…[email protected] Louise Lawson, Assistant for Communications, 858-432-7104 …………………………………………………………………………………[email protected] Blair Lawson, Accounts Manager, 858-432-7119 ……[email protected] Nina Zettinger, Assistant Accounts Manager and Pastoral Assistant, 858-432-7105 ……………………………………………………………………………[email protected] John Mitrovich, Sexton, 858-432-7120 Christian Formation for Children and Youth Pippa Mills, Director of Sunday School and Nursery 858-432-7102 ………………………………………………………………………………………[email protected] Kelly Mahon, Youth Minister……………………………………[email protected] Canon Chris Harris, Seminarian, 619-298-7261 x334, [email protected] Music Ministry / Academy of Music and the Arts …………..……………... Dr. William J. Eichorn, Minister of Music & Arts, 858-432-7112 …………………………………………………………………………………[email protected] Janie Prim, Organist St. Bartholomew’s Preschool ……………………………………………………………858-487-2140 Cheri Hoffman, Director ………………………………………[email protected] Mary Frost, Administrator St. Bartholomew’s Thrift Shop …………………………………………………………858-486-2110 Laurie Wathen, Manager……………………………………………………………[email protected] Pam Lazenby, Assistant Manager (Before the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 8, 2015) Wardens and Vestry Term End Diane Berthoud Vestry Member 2016 Jerry Blanton Vestry Member 2017 Rick Bramble Vestry member 2016 Steve DesJardins Vestry Member 2017 Brian Eshelman Vestry member 2015 Jeffrey LaBerge Vestry Member 2017 Judy Macemon Vestry Member, Senior Warden 2016 Linda Meling Vestry Member 2017 Larry Salvadori Vestry Member, Junior Warden 2016 Claire Saxon Vestry Member 2015 Anne Snyder Vestry Member, Clerk 2015 Ian Strout Vestry Member 2015 Bob Capettini Treasurer Pauline Getz Chancellor

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Worship Services Wednesdays at 9:30 am (Healing Service)

Saturdays at 5:00 pm Sundays at 8:00, 10:15 am

Office Hours Monday through Thursday

9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Pastoral Emergency – Call 858-432-7113; record your message in-

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