Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

What’s Happening at St. B’s for the week of May 11, 2008

Sunday         We celebrate the feast of Pentecost with Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 am. Refreshments and fellowship are available after both services in the Parish House.

                     This morning, we welcome the J2A class from the Cathedral, who will be working with our youth in preparation for their upcoming pilgrimages to Nova Scotia. They will be here during our Christian Formation hour and during the 10:30 service.

                     Christian Formation for all ages is available from 9:15-10:15 am. Faith Forum for adults meets in the Parish House. The Bible Study group meets in the Parish House Library, continuing their work with the Gospel according to Mark. The youth groups meet in the Youth House. And last, but certainly not least, Godly Play for children age 3-grade 5 meet in the Undercroft.

Monday       At 12 noon, we hold a brief service of Noonday Prayer in the Chapel. Also at noon, a community NA group gathers in the Undercroft.

                     The Handbell Choir practices at 7:00 pm in the Undercroft.

                     The Finance Committee meets in the Parish House at 7:30.

                     Each week an open, interfaith group gathers in the Chapel at 7:30 pm for thirty minutes of silent Christian meditation, preceded by a brief reading and followed by optional sharing. All are welcome.

                     At 10 pm, a community NA group gathers in the Undercroft.

Tuesday      At 12 noon, we hold a brief service of Noonday Prayer in the Chapel. Also at noon, a community AA group gathers in the Undercroft.

                     The Property Committee meets in the Undercroft at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday At 12 noon, we hold a brief service of Noonday Prayer in the Chapel. Also at noon, a community NA group gathers in the Undercroft.

                     At 10 pm, a community NA group gathers in the Undercroft.

Thursday     You are invited to gather for Morning Prayer at 8:30 am in Trinity Chapel. Coffee and a nosh will be available after the service.

                     At 12 noon, we hold a brief service of Noonday Prayer in the Chapel. Also at noon, a community AA group gathers in the Undercroft.

                     The St. Francis Choir & Choristers practice in the Undercroft and Parish House at 5:15 pm. The St. B’s Choir practices in the Undercroft at 7:30 pm.

                     At 10 pm, a community NA group gathers in the Undercroft.

Friday          At 12 noon, we hold a brief service of Noonday Prayer in the Chapel. Also at noon, a community NA group gathers in the Undercroft.

                     The Vestry Retreat at Claggett begins at 6:30 and ends at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 18.

                     Our community Girl Scout troop meets at 6:00 pm in the Youth House. 

                     At 8:30 pm, a community AA group gathers in the Undercroft.

Saturday      At 12 noon, we hold a brief service of Noonday Prayer in the Chapel.

                     The Church Club of the Diocese will be engaged in a tour of the Church and Parish House in the early afternoon.

A quick look at events in the coming month …

May 19         Our spring Red Cross Blood Drive takes place at Hunting Ridge Presbyterian Church from 2—8 pm. Join members of other churches in the 40 West area in supporting this important outreach opportunity. To schedule your life-saving donation, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE or www.my-redcross.org.

May 31         The Chalicists and Lectors gather in the Parish House at 10:30 am.

June 1           The Parish Picnic is just around the corner! Plan to spend the afternoon at the Pickall Area of Patapsco State Park once again. Tickets and details will be available soon.

June 4          All those involved in planning our corporate life together, including committee Chairs and members of the Vestry, are invited to our annual Program evaluation & planning meeting beginning with a pot-luck supper at 6:15 pm and concluding with a brief worship at 8:30 pm. RSVP to Laura at lmcguire@stbs-md.org if you are able to attend.

The main difference between growing and shrinking churches is the word “Invite”.

Why not invite a friend to St. B’s next week?