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This Week’s Service Schedule
All Saints’ Weekend
The altar flowers are given by Mary Middleton
in celebration of Ruth Lewis’ 101st birthday
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Saturday, October 31
5 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Celtic Tradition in the Chapel
Sunday, November 1
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Sanctuary
10 a.m. Choral Eucharist in the Sanctuary
livestreamed
1 p.m. Holy Eucharist at Casa de las Campanas
Morning & Evening Prayer Services
8:40-9:10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in the Chapel or via Zoom
5-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in the Chapel or via Zoom
Thursday, November 5
12 p.m. Midday Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
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Remembrance Ofrenda
The Rev. Mother Nina Bacas
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The ofrenda, which began as a Mexican tradition for the Día de los Muertos, is a remembrance table created by many households on the Feast of All Saints. One of our seven principal celebrations in the church, it is a time to honor and remember all Christians. For many, it is a time to remember loved ones who have preceded us to heaven.
Of course, this feast always coincides with the celebration of Halloween. This name is derived from “All Hallows’ Eve”—the hallowed (you know the word from the Lord’s Prayer) are saints or holy persons. Many traditions believe that on this evening the veil between heaven and earth is thin and spirits may briefly walk the land again; an ofrenda welcomes the beloveds.
What I love about Halloween and All Saints’ is the posture we take toward death. As Christians, Halloween can be our way of poking fun at death, declaring “You don’t scare me!” Then on All Saints we celebrate the continuity of life on earth and heaven, and how love is eternal in Christ.
At St. Bart’s this All Saints’ weekend, we will have a “Remembrance Ofrenda” set up at the back of the sanctuary. We invite you to bring photos and mementos of your loved ones to display. Our ofrenda will remain for the month of November.
We will also honor departed loved ones at our Brahms’ A German Requiem concert this Sunday at 4 p.m. Please come and experience this profoundly moving choral masterpiece.
All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Mother Nina+
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Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, so before you go to bed on Saturday, October 31, remember to set your clocks back by one hour. The good news is, you’ll get an the extra hour of sleep that night, so you’ll be well rested for church on Sunday morning!
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Adult Forum
A Look at the Life & Work of C. S. Lewis, Part 1
Sunday, November 1, 9 a.m., Chapel
Will Vaus, a clergy friend of Mother Nina, will join us this Sunday via Zoom from Cape Cod, where he serves as head pastor of the First Congregational Church of Yarmouth. A widely recognized scholar who has published nine books on C. S. Lewis, he will present four forums on Lewis’ life and work. The first session will focus on Surprised by Joy, Lewis’ memoir of his early life.
Will grew up in San Diego and graduated from La Jolla High and UCSD. And, yes, his brother is the mayor of Poway!
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Remember the Departed: All Saints’ Table of Remembrance
All Saints’ Weekend, October 31–November 1
This weekend, to commemorate those we have loved and lost, a “Table of Remembrance” will be set up in the narthex, on the credenza that holds our statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We invite all parishioners to bring photos or mementos of anyone you’d like to pray for and place them on the table. The table will remain up for the remainder of the week.
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CASA DE LAS CAMPANAS:
Holy Eucharist
Sunday, November 1, 1 p.m., Assisted Living Activities Room
St. Bart’s will hold a worship service at Casa de las Campanas this Sunday at 1 p.m. If you are a Casa resident, please join us!
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ST. BART’S MUSIC SERIES:
Brahms German Requiem
Sunday, November 1, 4 p.m., Sanctuary
Join director John-Luke Addison and the St. Bart’s Community Chorus this Sunday for their performance of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem). One of the great masterpieces of the choral repertoire, the requiem offers a message of comfort and hope to the living rather than mourning for the dead. Presented in Brahms’ own four-hand piano accompaniment, this intimate version preserves the work’s profound emotional depth and musical grandeur while allowing the text and choral writing to shine with remarkable clarity. Tickets $20 ($10 for students), available in advance at the St. Bart’s Music website.
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St. Bart’s 2027 Annual Giving Campaign
Our 2027 Giving Campaign kicked off earlier this month; this year’s theme is “One Church. One Boat. One River.” By now we’ve mailed out all pledge packets, which include a letter from Mother Nina and an information sheet outlining St. Bart’s milestone accomplishments in 2026 and how your pledge dollars support the church’s operations, mission, and values.
A big thank you to everyone who has submitted their pledge—we are off to a strong start toward reaching our 2027 Giving Campaign goal of $970,000!
If you haven’t already pledged, we invite you to watch this short video by the Borkowski family sharing why they give, and then prayerfully consider your own pledge. You can mail your pledge card in the provided envelope or drop it in the offertory basket, or pledge online. If you need assistance pledging or setting up regular online giving, contact our bookkeeper, Joelene Showers.
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Thanksgiving Basket Drive
Baskets available for pickup November 1, November 7-8 & November 14-15
Join St. Bart’s for our 27th annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive! Since 1999, we’ve provided 2,300 Thanksgiving dinners to families in transitional housing with Interfaith Community Services (ICS) in North County. Help us reach our goal to provide 100 families with a Thanksgiving dinner!
Here’s how you can participate:
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Shop: Grab an empty basket and a shopping list on the church patio on November 1, November 7-8, or November 14-15. Purchase groceries (approx. $70) and bring the filled basket back to St. Bart’s on Sunday, November 22, before the 10 a.m. service.
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Donate: Make a cash donation in person or online, and we will do the shopping for you.
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Deliver: Drivers are needed to help with deliveries; text Juliane Howes, (858) 216-5833.
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Monthly Food Drive for St. Bart’s Sunday Distribution
Every month, let’s supplement our Free Farmers Market with common food items that our clients are requesting! We need single-family-sized packages that are easy to distribute. In October, please bring:
- Canned protein
- Rice
- Beans
- Cooking oil
You can drop off items on Sunday mornings or during church office hours. Thank you for your generous support of our neighbors in need.
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Consider Running for Vestry!
The vestry serves as the church’s board of directors and governs the business of the parish. Led by the rector and wardens, the vestry represents the congregation in every area of decision-making and welcomes ideas and feedback at any time.
Vestry membership includes 12 adult lay leaders, one youth representative, the rector, and parish officers. Members are elected to three-year terms at the parish annual meeting in January; the nonvoting youth representative serves for one year. Candidates must be confirmed, provide financial support to the parish with an annual pledge, and have been members of the parish for a minimum of six months.
To learn more, contact Mother Nina or Senior Warden Jerry Gray.
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November Coffee Hour Hosts
Last Names M-P
Coffee hour at St. Bart’s is about more than just a kind treat—it’s a way for us to embody our hospitality. This month, if your last name starts with M-P, it’s your turn to host! Bring whatever sweet or savory nibble the Spirit moves you to share (cut into serving-sized pieces, please).
Note: You can borrow a plate or platter from the MPR kitchen so you don’t have to worry about retrieving your own plate later.
Questions? Contact Widney Hawthorne.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Feeding San Diego
Sundays, 9:30-10 a.m. & 1:30-4 p.m., MPR
We’ve all heard the adage “Many hands make light work.” That’s as true as always for our Free Farmers Market at St. Bart’s! We’re looking for more volunteers to keep our food distribution running smoothly, especially as we head into the busy season ahead. Please consider signing up for just one or two shifts. Any questions? Email feedingsandiego@stbartschurch.org or just sign up—we’ll help you with everything you need when you join us.
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Project Mercy: A Thank You
On Saturday, October 17, St. Bart’s once again joined forces with our neighbors at Incarnation Lutheran to build a house in the northern Baja region of Mexico for Alejandro and Juana and their children, Maybeth (3) and Rubén (5) (pictured).
Juana thanks you all:
Life is always difficult in this colonia. With no sewer system, we really appreciate the outhouse you built. The heat is suffocating, so our new roof will help. And when it’s cold, it feels freezing because air would seep through the cracks. For my family, what matters is that we’d have more protection; since our old home didn’t have a floor, animals sometimes sneak in.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
St. Bart’s Interfaith Feeding Ministry Needs Occasional Volunteers!
We need a few more people to occasionally serve meals to residents in various Interfaith Community Services programs in Escondido. Shifts are 3-5:30 p.m. on the first, third, or fifth Sunday of the month. Volunteers are currently needed on November 1 (1), November 15 (1), and November 29 (2). To sign up, contact Jill Henderson.
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DIOCESAN EVENT:
Election Eve Prayer Service
Monday, November 2, 6-6:30 p.m., Zoom
On the night before the midterm elections, join Bishop Susan Brown Snook and Episcopalians from across the Diocese of San Diego for an online service of prayer. Together, we will place our communities, our nation, and one another in God’s care, praying for wisdom, peace, compassion, and the well-being of all people. In a season that can bring uncertainty and division, this service offers space to turn our hearts toward God and remember the hope and unity we share in Jesus. All are welcome to join us online on November 2 at 6 p.m.
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DIOCESAN EVENT:
Diocesan Convention 2026
November 6-7, St. Bart’s
St. Bart’s is hosting this year’s Diocesan Convention, and all are welcome to attend! We encourage anyone interested in the life and ministry of our diocese to come and observe convention business, participate in worship, learn about diocesan ministries, and experience the fellowship of our wider Church. Advance registration required.
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Veterans Day Lunch
Wednesday, November 11, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Sanctuary
Calling all veterans, active duty military, veteran and military families, and SENIORS! Please join us on Wednesday, November 11, for a luncheon celebrating you on this special day. RSVP to Nancy Peterson, (858) 705-3889.
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INTERFAITH EVENT:
POINT Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 12, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Poway Interfaith Team (POINT) invites you to a vegetarian potluck Thanksgiving dinner! Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and a heart filled with kindness and gratitude, and enjoy our interfaith connections! RSVP to the Rev. Dr. Abigail Albert by Monday, November 9.
POINT will be collecting donations of canned, nonperishable food and travel-size hygiene items at this event. All financial contributions and donated items will go to Interfaith Community Services in Escondido.
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Newcomers Brunch
Sunday, November 15, 11:15 a.m., Church Office
Greetings, St. Bart’s newcomers and those recently returning! We invite you to our next newcomers brunch on Sunday, November 15. It’s a time for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us, all while enjoying a delicious brunch. Childcare will be provided.
Please RSVP to Mother Nina and also indicate any food intolerances. All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
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Come & Experience Cursillo!
February 18-21, 2027, Julian
Cursillo—meaning “a short course in Christianity”—began in post–Civil War Spain as a way to renew faith and Christian community. Since then, it has spread around the world, touching lives and strengthening the Church.
Cursillo candidates are invited to attend an all-expenses-paid weekend to learn about the Cursillo movement and, most importantly, experience the love, warmth, and welcome of the Cursillistas—people who have previously participated in Cursillo. Our next Cursillo weekend will be February 18-21, 2027. Come and discover how a weekend of faith, fellowship, and Christian love can make a difference in your spiritual journey!
Interested in learning more? Contact your parish representative, Christine Attoun.
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Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry
Prayers & Squares offers prayer quilts to all people who are in crisis and need prayer. Before requesting a quilt, please check with the recipient to see if they will accept a prayer quilt, and ask them for the specific words of prayer they would like prayed over the quilt.
To request a prayer quilt, call the church office, (858) 487-2159, or email Holly Gray.
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Prayer Cycle
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: The faculty and students of the West Coast Collaborative; the clergy, delegates, and official youth presence to the 53rd annual Diocesan Convention; our nation’s elections and all elected officials.
In our Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: USNS Mercy (AH 19).
In the Cycle of Prayer for the worldwide Anglican Communion, we pray for: Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America; the Diocese of Carlisle – the Church of England; the Diocese of East Carolina – The Episcopal Church; the Diocese of North Carolina – The Episcopal Church; the Diocese of South Carolina – The Episcopal Church; the Diocese of Upper South Carolina – The Episcopal Church; the Diocese of Western North Carolina – The Episcopal Church.
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Weekly Ministries
Mondays
- 6 p.m. Study Before the Sermon - Church Office or Zoom - Contact Jake Solis
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6 p.m. Scouts - Sanctuary - Contact Mike Jewett
- 6-8 p.m. CAT (Cats, Art & Tea): Multigenerational art event to benefit rescue kitties! - All individuals 10+ years welcome; if younger than 16, must be accompanied by an adult - MPR - Contact Gaby Waldorf
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7-8 p.m. Handbell Ensemble - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact Anna Lettang
Tuesdays
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7:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Book Review - Starbucks (12469 Rancho Bernardo Rd., San Diego, CA 92128) - Contact Jerry Blanton
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10:30-11:30 a.m. Chair Yoga & Meditation - MPR - First class free - Contact Lisa Oakes for pricing
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Noon. Wisdom Circle - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month - MPR - Contact Shirley Bunch
- 12:15-1 p.m. (approx.) Wisdom Circle Makes Lunches for Interfaith - 3rd Tuesday of the month - MPR - Contact Shirley Bunch
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1-3 p.m. Quilting Ministry - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month - Ed Building, Quilt Room - Contact Holly Gray
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5 p.m. Centering Prayer - Zoom - Contact Parth Domke
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6-7:30 p.m. Fiber Arts Group - 1st Tuesday of the month - Sanctuary - Contact fiberarts@stbartschurch.org
Wednesdays
Thursdays
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8-10 a.m. Food Bank Delivery to St. Luke’s - Contact Jerry Blanton
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5:30-6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir School - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact Tim McLellan
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6:30-8:30 p.m. Parish Choir - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact John-Luke Addison
Fridays
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7:45-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry - Location TBA each week - Contact Andrew Horne or Mike Jewett
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12:30-2:30 p.m. Daughters of the King - 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month - Ed Building, DOK Room (basement) - Contact Sandy Morrison
Sundays
- 9-9:45 a.m. Adult Forum - MPR - Led by various ministries and guests
- 9-9:45 a.m. Youth Forum - Ed Building - Mother Nina Bacas
- 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday School- Ed Building - Father Jacob Robling
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1 p.m. Eucharist Service - 1st Sunday of the month - Casa de las Campanas, Assisted Living Activities Room - Contact Nancy Peterson
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1 p.m. Eucharist Service - 2nd Sunday of the month - Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Theater Room - Contact Nancy Peterson
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