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St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church
E-News
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Sunday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Worship Service with Holy Communion & Music
led by the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
Sunday, March 1 at 4 pm
Evensong Service
led by the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 pm
Lenten Midweek Evening Prayer Service
led by the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
Nursery Care will be available at the Sunday morning service, and little ones are also very welcome to enjoy our Quiet Play Area in the sanctuary during services.
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To view bulletins for upcoming services,
and recordings and bulletins for previous services,
CLICK HERE for the Services page of our website.
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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.
Want to access the bulletin on your notebook/iPad/phone? Scan the QR code posted in the Sanctuary to get to the Services page of our website. Click on the link "Click here for the bulletin" toward the top of the page.
Want a copy of a sermon from this or previous Sundays? Go to the sermon page of our website HERE and click on the date of the service. If you would like a hard copy, please contact the office at 207-846-9244 and ask Teri to print you a copy.
5th Sunday of the month Offering. All cash in the offering plate, and checks so designated, will go to the Rector's Discretionary Fund on 5th Sundays.
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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:
Virginia & Jamil; Jenny & Matt; Sasha; Paige; Nathaniel; Haskell; Don; Gregory; Andy; Molly; Nova; Steven; Jenn; Vance; Ted; Matt & Shannon; Lem; Carol; Beverly; Ben; Morgan; Benson; Hana; Celeste; Hans; Pam; Hurshell; Melanie; Susan; Sue; Brooke; Elizabeth; Danny; and the Ryan family.
For those who have died, especially Pat Ryan, friend of Paule French, 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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Wednesdays in Lent - Join Us!
You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
- Psalm 91:1-2
Our theme for Lent this year is "shelter" and this theme reminds us of the psalmist's lyrics above. What does it mean to live in the shelter of the Most High? How is God our refuge and our fortress? When we lean into the shelter of the one in whom we trust, what do we learn about ourselves and each other?
Join us on Wednesday evenings in Lent to dwell in the shelter of the Most High in worship and in study!
Midweek Lenten Evening Prayer -- using the liturgies of the Iona Community of Scotland, our Midweek Lenten Evening Prayer service is a time of prayer, holy reading, repentance, and peace. As we gather in the shadow of the Almighty, how is hope, faithfulness, and mercy revealed to us and through us? The service starts at 5:30 pm.
Adult Education Forum -- "Living Water: Baptism as a way of life"
Lewiston native, Klara Tammany, has created a wonderful resource that helps the faithful dive into the waters of Baptism and see the promises made in this sacrament as a holy way of living -- another word for a holy way of living is Discipleship. In the Episcopal Church, the Baptismal liturgy includes six covenants which are made with those who are baptized and each one calls us into a holy way of living in rather specific ways: "Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?" "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?"...just to name a few. How do these promises shape our lives as faithful followers of Christ, as disciples? What do these covenants mean to us today? Come and join the dialog with Rev. Amanda and Elizabeth Ring.
A reminder to bring a brown bag dinner to munch on when we gather.
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Calling All St. Bart's Creatives
All are invited to bring your knitting, embroidery, crocheting, quilting, other craft, or just
yourselves to St. Bart’s on Friday, March 13, for creativity, conversation, and camaraderie. In the past, prayer shawls and courage blankets were made for the pastoral care committee, as well as handmade items for the Christmas Fair. You also are welcome to bring a personal
project or just come and visit. If you are looking for inspiration or to learn to knit or crochet,
there are experienced crafters on hand and a basket of yarn and needles to start a new project.
There also will be patterns and tips for creating prayer/courage blankets and shawls as well as
other ideas.
Please join us in the chapel on Friday, March 13, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Coffee, tea, and a
sweet treat will be available. If you are interested in participating but can’t join this scheduled
time, please contact Pam Waite. The hope is to find a convenient recurring date(s) for upcoming gatherings that work for all who are interested.
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UTO Corner 2026:
United Thank Offering: How it Works
Gratitude is a pretty simple concept, but is something many people find hard to practice. Being grateful requires simply noticing something good in your life and responding with thanks. Noticing more good things, feeling gratitude for them, and thanking the people who made those good things possible builds positivity and happiness in both the grateful person and the thanked people. This creates a spreading circle of gratitude and kindness.
Because learning to be grateful requires practice, UTO provides materials and creates opportunities to begin or deepen a gratitude practice. There are so many good things that happen in our lives that we can say thank you for, such as a beautiful sunrise or recovery from illness, our dog’s wagging tail or a loved one’s smile. In those moments, we make a thank offering by placing a coin in a Blue Box, a check in a provided envelope or an online donation as a way of expressing our gratitude. 100% of all donations given to UTO are given away the following year through the grant process.
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"Faithful Conversations"
These are challenging times. You are invited to join us for Faithful Conversations with Rev. Vicki Smith and Dennis Fitzgibbons on Tuesdays from 5-6 PM on ZOOM. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks and reevaluate over Holy Week and Easter.
This reflection series will use the book “For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional.” It is not necessary to purchase the book. Each week, a link to the ZOOM call and a link to excerpts from the book will be in the E-News.
Please note that each week’s reflection excerpt stands alone. Missing one or more sessions is alright.
We look forward to seeing you.
For Tuesday, March 3:
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85290114552?pwd=UkN91v5grNKiz3Q6uyAcG8OQOzmhBi.1
Excerpts From the Book:
Click Here
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Diplomacy on Ice:
Climate science, glaciers, and effecting change on the global level
A Talk by Dr. Susana Hancock
March 8, 4 pm
St. Bart's Climate Action Committee is excited to welcome Dr. Susana Hancock back to St. Bart's to speak on Sunday, March 8 at 4 pm. Susana, familiar to many at St. Bart's, is an Arctic and glaciers researcher who specializes in science diplomacy and climate policy. Susana will share some of her recent icy adventures (ranging from an attempt to ski to the North Pole to climbing the high altitude glaciers along the Colombian Equator) and how she brings her research to world leaders and into international decision-making spheres to drive urgency and ambition in global climate action. We hope you will join us for an engaging and informative afternoon.
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Flute Choir Concert
March 15 at 4 pm at St. Bart's
Nan White hopes that many of you will be able to attend a concert by the Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir, a group she founded ten years ago, which has grown to fourteen members and which plays about ten concerts a year up and down the coast from Portland to Damariscotta. In honor of their tenth anniversary, the ensemble has commissioned a new piece by Maine composer Heather Hastings. The program will also include classical and folk pieces, and a bit of Irish music in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
The concert will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Yarmouth at 4 p.m. on March 15th. It is a free concert, but donations will be accepted to support the choir and the music program of the church.
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Coffee Hour Sign Up!
Hosts needed for March 15 & 29
Coffee Hour hosts are needed for upcoming Sundays.
Please sign up for a convenient Sunday, using the link and following the steps listed below. Thank you! Contact Jamie Michaud with any questions.
To sign up for a Coffee Hour Host slot, click on this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FACA72DA2FD0-61165421-2026
1. Scroll down the list of dates, and click on any open slot(s) for the Sunday(s) that will work best for you to host.
2. Click on the "Sign Up" Tab for the Sunday(s) you choose. In the “Quantity” box, choose “1” since you are signing up 1 person.
3. A bar will appear at the bottom of the page, with a tab that reads "Save and Continue.” Click on that.
4. Fill in your name and email address on the form that appears. Click on the "Sign Up Now" tab.
5. You'll receive a confirmation email, and Jamie Michaud will receive an email notifying her of your sign up so that she can add you to the schedule. Also, you'll receive a reminder email on the Friday before your Sunday duty.
NOTE: Do not click on any advertising tabs that appear on the side columns of the signup. The advertisements allow us to use SignupGenius for free.
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St. Bart's February Outreach:
Friendship House
A reminder of the needs of Friendship House. Please put in the bin in the Narthex. Thank you!
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Cleaning supplies
Dish soap
Dishwasher pods
Paper plates
Coffee
Extra silverware (does not need to be new or matching)
Please contact Pam Hobson with any questions.
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The Vestry Minute
The E-News includes a brief nugget of information from the Vestry each week. These are meant to provide current news or to refresh past information.
Did you know that...
if you are at least age 70 1/2 and have an IRA, you can donate part or all of your RMD to St Bart’s and will likely save on taxes? For more information, go to this link on our website.
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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 volunteer for a Sunday Coffee Hour, CLICK HERE.
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