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St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church
E-News
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Sunday, December 28 at 9:30 am
Morning Prayer Service with Festive Carols led by the Rev. Lauren Kay
Sunday, January 4 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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CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Wednesday, December 24
4 pm
Family Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion and Music
9 pm
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion and the St. Bart's Choir
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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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Christmas Message with Music!
St. Bart's will be sending out a Christmas morning email with a video message from Rev. Amanda, accompanied by beautiful Christmas music provided by Christina and the St. Bart's Choir. Please keep an eye out for that email Christmas morning.
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Office Closed for the Holiday
The St. Bart's office will be closed from Wednesday, 12/24 through Friday, 1/2. We will reopen on Tuesday, 1/6. If you need to contact Pastoral Care, please email them at pastoralcare@stbartsyarmouth.org. If you have an urgent pastoral care request, please contact Rev. Amanda directly.
Please note there will not be an E-Newsletter next week.
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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; Elaine; 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; and Joe.
For those who have died, especially Inez Kanaps, dear friend of David Elliott, 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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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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Coffee Hour Sign Up for 2026!
Coffee Hour hosts are needed for Sundays starting in January.
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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Joint Statement from New England Bishops
On December 17, the Episcopal and Lutheran Bishops of New England joined together to respond to the Brown University and Sydney, Australia shootings. CLICK HERE to read the statement and prayer.
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Yoga Offering - Quiet Amid the Bustle
1 session left: Dec 29!
Yoga is once again being offered on Monday mornings in December. We have two sessions left. Our focus will be to reflect, refresh, and reset, taking time for ourselves outside of the busy holiday time.
Classes are ‘drop-in;’ held from 9:30 - 10:45 am, with a $12/class fee. Half of the proceeds will be donated back to St. Bart’s. Each class will start with a time to center, followed by warm up stretches and breathing, with poses taught to help strengthen and stretch our muscles. Class will end with shavasana, a time to relax and rejuvenate. No experience is necessary!
Wear comfortable clothes, and bring: yoga mat, blocks and strap (if you have them), water, and a blanket.
Joyce Cassidy is a 200-hour Kripalu-trained Yoga instructor, and offered this class last year at St. Bart’s. Please see the sign-up sheet posted in the entryway if interested; a minimum of 4 attendees will ensure the classes are held. Contact Joyce for information - 207-272-0262 or email Joyce.
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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 in addition to checking in with our members and keeping up the parish prayer list, our Pastoral Care Team also coordinates with families who are planning a memorial service at church? The Pastoral Care members do so much for so many! We are grateful for all of their work.
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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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