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St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church
E-News
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Sunday, August 30 at 9:30 am
Worship Service with Holy Communion & Music
led by the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
The Nursery is on summer break, but little ones are very welcome to enjoy our Quiet Play Area in the back of the sanctuary.
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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:
Sasha; Paige; Nathaniel; Haskell; Gregory; Andy; Molly; Nova; Ted; Matt & Shannon; Lem; Hana; Melanie; Susan; Sue; Brooke; Elizabeth; Danny; Lin; Caroline; Ed; Greg; Tom; Diane; Kurt; Joe; Kathy; Laura; Brookie; Judy; Celeste; Jackie, Matt, Phil, Lisa S; Dan'l, Mike, Sarah and Stefan.
For those who have died, 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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Memorial Service for Jennifer Willard
A memorial service for Jennifer will be held at St. Bart's on Wednesday, September 9 at 2 pm. Members of St. Bart's are welcome to attend to celebrate Jennifer's life, to grieve, and to offer care and support for Jennifer's family members and friends. Jennifer's obituary can ve found here.
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Lend a Hand in the Memorial Garden
In anticipation of services for our beloved Jennifer Willard, there will be an opportunity to work together to ensure that the Memorial Gardens and surroundings she so enjoyed are at their best.
We will gather at 9:00am on Tuesday, September 8th, ending at noon (likely before), to do any edging, weeding, deadheading and pruning which are appropriate. Bring water, gloves, knee padding, pruning, weeding and edging tools. We may divide and relocate some perennials as well.
Our predicted rainfall is still short of the 1” per week we need to keep the new and replanted shrubs and Amanda’s tree healthy. Please check in with Joyce Cassidy if you can assist. Watering before 10:00 am is best — a perfect opportunity to enjoy the cooler temperatures and peaceful surrounds for about 45 minutes!
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Parish Office Update
We are delighted to welcome Katie Clark as St. Bart’s new Parish Administrator! Katie has spent August working alongside Teri to learn the role and will officially begin her regular schedule next week.
Beginning the week of August 31, parish office hours will be Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am–2:30 pm, with a lunch break.
Katie brings extensive experience in communications, leadership, and organizational operations, including previous service as Director of Communications for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine.
Please stop by the office and say hello!
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St. Bart's Climate Action Committee
St. Bart's (First!) Carbon Challenge
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Get ready for St. Bart's First Carbon Challenge!
During the Season of Creation this fall, we're inviting each household to pick up a worksheet to attach to your fridge and try some simple activities to reduce our carbon footprint. Some examples are drying laundry outside on a sunny day and skipping the hair dryer for a month.
Our goal is 150 pounds of carbon emissions saved per household during the month of September; together we're aiming for 15,000 pounds. There are no costs involved. Remember, any effort, no matter how small, is important when we work together.
Let's Curb our Carbs!
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Yarmouth Food Pantry in Need of Donations
The Summer has been wonderful as far as weather, however the Yarmouth Food Pantry has noted a decrease in donations that comes with that. They are in need of some of the extra items that make it easier for families to get by. For our September donations drive the Outreach committee is suggesting that these items be placed in the basket in the church Narthex or the black drop off box behind First Parish off Main Street (on Storer street). Thanks so much in advance. We are all taking care of each other.
- Mayo
- Jelly or jam
- Salad dressings - all kinds, bottled
- Cracker packs - sandwich crackers with PB or cheese
- Ground coffee - caffeinated
- Personal care items - shampoo, conditioner, deodorant
- Faminine hygiene products
- 5T/6T Pull ups”
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August Outreach Spotlight:
School Supplies for Students
The end of August is almost here, and school starts next week!
There are students in the Yarmouth school district who are being supported with supplies this year. We would like to help our young neighbors.
Please bring in your donation during the month of August, and we deliver to the Yarmouth school offices.
Here are needed items:
- Spiral notebooks
- Highlighters
- Pens
- Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Pencil boxes
- Markers
- Crayons
- Kid scissors
- Glue sticks
Many thanks for your help with this project!
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Save the Date - Trans Faith & Justice Weekend
Friday Oct 23 - Panel Discussion "Living Both: Trans Journeys of Faith" at the Equality Community Center in Portland. 6:30 pm. A panel discussion with trans/non-binary Mainers representing different faith traditions and reflecting on the intersection of their trans and spiritual/religious identities.
Saturday Oct 24 - Workshop "The Spiritual Work of Trans Liberation" with Zr. Alex Kapitan of Transforming Hearts Collective. Hosted at Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church in Portland. Timing TBA and registration link forthcoming (but plan on about 5-5.5 hrs). Lunch will be included and we are hoping to offer childcare as well. We will have a limited number of travel scholarships available, too, for folks who could use support traveling to Portland from farther away.
Events sponsored by Pink Haven ME and the Unitarian Universalist Funding Program
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A Home for Bugz
Following the recent death of parishioner Jennifer Willard, friends are seeking a loving home for her beloved Boston Terrier, Bugz.
Bugz is a wonderful companion with a delightful personality. Jennifer’s home will soon be sold, so there is an immediate need for either short-term foster care or a permanent “forever” home for him. At this time, a home without other dogs or cats would be the best fit.
If you or someone you know might be able to provide Bugz with a temporary or permanent home, please contact Nina Scribner or the parish office for more information. Please also feel free to share this need with friends who may be interested.
Thank you for helping us find a safe and loving next chapter for Bugz.
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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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