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St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church
E-News
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Sunday, January 11 at 9:30 am
Worship Service with Holy Communion & Music
led by the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
Nursery Care will be available at the Sunday morning services, and little ones are also very welcome to enjoy our Quiet Play Area in the sanctuary during the service.
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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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Door Code Changing Monday, January 12!
The door code is changing next Monday morning, January 12. If you are on the Door Code Email List you should have received a notice about the new code. If you want to be added to the list, please email the office.
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Office Hours Changing from Next Week
As of January 13, the St. Bart's Office Hours will change to:
TUESDAY, 9-3:30
WEDNESDAY, 11 - 4
THURSDAY, 9-3:30
Please contact Rev. Amanda directly to schedule a time to meet.
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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; David; Sasha; Paige; Nathaniel; Will; Haskell; Don; Gregory; Andy; Molly; Nova; Dave & Judy; Steven; Jenn; Vance; Gary; Ernie; Ted; Matt & Shannon; Lem; Sally; Ed; Carol; Beverly; Diana; Ben; Meagan; Ellen; Morgan; Benson; Suzanne; Margo; Hana; Mary; Celeste; Howsie; Meg; Hans; Pam; Hurshell; Melanie; Joe; and the Elliott family.
For those who have died, especially Elaine Elliott, beloved wife of David, 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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Taking extra precautions with heightened levels
of flu and COVID cases
The town of Yarmouth is reporting significant levels of COVID and InfluenzaA cases based on wastewater testing. Click here https://www.bewellyarmouth.org/news/yarmouth-maine-wastewater-testing-for-covid-influenza-and-rsv-january-1-2026 to view their current report.
The Vestry encourages all parishioners to be vigilant and cognizant of the health concerns of our vulnerable neighbors. If you have any symptoms, please wear a mask, and if you are not feeling well, please consider watching the livestream from home. There are masks available in the Narthex (entryway).
As an added precaution, we are encouraging parishioners to share the peace with waves, elbow bumps, or other gestures that do not risk the transmission of any illness. Please be mindful of each person's choices during this season.
We appreciate your taking care of yourself and your fellow parishioners.
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New Year, New Book of 2 Months Club!
Join us in January and February as we read "White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in America Christianity" by Robert P. Jones. Drawing on history, public opinion surveys, and personal experience, "White Too Long" presents a provocative examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy, and issues an urgent call for white Christians to reckon with this legacy for the sake of themselves and the nation.
Join Rev. Amanda to discuss this book Tuesday, January 13th and Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Please RSVP to Rev. Amanda so that she can send you the Zoom link.
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Member Page & Member Directory
The Member Page of the St. Bart's website is back up again. This page includes the directory, forms, previous Meet Our Members emails, etc. Please contact the office for the new password. (Password had to be changed due to scammers trying to get access to the directory.)
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER:
We (Amanda/Christina/the office/the Vestry) will never email you to ask for passwords or to ask for money, gift cards, etc. Please do not respond to any requests like this. If you feel like the email may be legitimate, please contact the office.
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Keeping people warm is essential
at St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry!
St. Elizabeth’s was ready for the winter weather that arrived this fall. Along with the toilet paper, soup, etc. that are handed out each week, on November 11th, 245 visitors left with warm coats. Then on December 9th, 215 visitors were fitted with winter boots. And finally, on December 16th another 208 coats were given out. To top it off, hats, gloves, scarves and mittens were given out two days before Christmas. A few more boots and coats were given out that day, as well, and will be each week as needed.
Many thanks for the wonderful donations of coats, boots, socks, hats, gloves, and scarves that have been donated or purchased with donated funds.
FMI: Contact Linda Draper
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Coffee Hour Sign Up!
One more host needed for this Sunday 1/11 and next Sunday 1/18
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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Has Your Contact Info Changed?
We try to keep member contact information as current as possible for the Church Directory. If your address, phone, or email has changed, please notify the office. Thank you!
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The Vestry Minute
The E-News will now include a brief nugget of information from the Vestry each week. These are meant to provide current news or to refresh past information.
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Did you know...
...that Susie Peixotto is our new co-chair of the Pastoral Care Team, joining Barbara Barhydt as the other co-Chair? Susie is taking over for Imelda Schaefer who retired from being co-chair after 25 years! We are so grateful for Imelda’s long tenure as well as for Barbara and Susie.
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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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