St. Bart's eNews: Celebrating the Ministry of The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe and Mrs. Ellen Frantz-Wolfe

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 · 325 PARK AVENUE · STBARTS.ORG

by the Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector

Saying farewell is never easy. But saying farewell to friends and colleagues with whom you have worked so closely, and with whom you have shared a common dream, is even harder.

There have been a series of lovely events planned over the past several weeks which celebrated Ellen’s and my ministry at St. Bart’s. We have been so appreciative of these celebrations and you have been so very thoughtful. Some of the kindest things that have ever been said about either one of us have been said at these events and we will cherish these sentiments for the rest of our lives.

The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm.

The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector, will preach at all four services.

Join us online at 11 am. Download our service leaflet to follow along as we livestream from the church on our website, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Forum

Sunday, March 2 at 10 am

Celebrating The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe and Mrs. Ellen Frantz-Wolfe

Dean, Ellen, and friends celebrate eight transformative years of ministry at St. Bart’s. Please post your questions in the comments section on Facebook or YouTube, or email the Reverend Peter Thompson at pthompson@stbarts.org.

Celebrating the Ministry of The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe and Mrs. Ellen Frantz-Wolfe

Sunday, March 2

Celebrate eight years of transformative ministry and wish Dean and Ellen well as they embark on retirement in Dallas! Dean will speak at The Forum and preside and preach at all four services. A joyous party in honor of Dean and Ellen will be held during the Coffee Hour after the 11 am service. Add your note of good wishes via our Kudoboard here.

Click here for a complete list of Community Groups and activities after church this Sunday.

Mardi Gras Celebration

Tuesday, March 4 from 6 to 9 pm in Room 33 of the Community House

Join us for a festive dinner for the last night before Lent! Our gathering will incorporate traditional Mardi Gras cuisine (like gumbo with rice) and King Cake. Jazz music and colorful masks will also be featured. Seating is limited, so please reserve early. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Free for children under the age of 18. Register here.

Ash Wednesday: Lent begins

Wednesday, March 5

The season of Lent, a time of prayer, self-discipline, and preparation for Easter, begins on Wednesday, March 5. Receive ashes as a sign of a mortality at any one of our three services (8 am, 12:05 pm, and 6 pm), or stop by the Park Avenue steps anytime between 7 am and 7 pm.

The Forum

Sunday, March 9 at 10 am

Transitions: Navigating Change in an Unpredictable World

Psychotherapist Trish Tidwell reflects on the process of change and offers strategies for navigating through it successfully.

Passion Narratives

Thursdays, March 6-April 10 at 6:30 pm via Zoom

The discovery of a papyrus book purporting to be the eyewitness account of Simon Peter himself sets the stage for Professor Larry Welborn’s examination of the Passion narratives. Learn more and register.

Pathfinders: Taking the Next Step in Christian Community

Sundays, March 9 - May 18 in-person at 12:30 pm

Wednesdays, March 12 - May 21, online via Zoom at 7 pm ET

Led by St. Bart’s clergy, we’ll explore the Bible, prayer, church history, the liturgical calendar, and the sacraments. Participants may be formally confirmed or received into the wider Episcopal Church by the Bishop of New York on Sunday, June 1. Learn more and sign up.

Children’s Breakfast Worship

Saturday, March 8 from 10 am - 12 pm in the church

All children in kindergarten through 5th grade, together with parents, grandparents, and older siblings are invited to St. Bart’s first Breakfast Worship experience! Join us for crafts, games, music, and food as we kick off the season of Lent. Register at stbarts.org/kids.

Forgiveness: A Lenten Retreat Day

Saturday, March 22 at 9 am to 4 pm in the chapel

Reflect on the power and importance of forgiveness during this day-long retreat led by the Reverend Meredith Ward and the Reverend Peter Thompson, which will include a viewing of the documentary "Forgiveness: A Time to Love and A Time to Hate" by filmmaker and St. Bart's parishioner Helen Whitney. Register here.

Holy Baptism at St. Bart’s

The next dates of baptism are April 19, April 27, and June 8. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the church. All adult believers and children of Christian parents who have never been baptized are welcome and encouraged to take this step of faith. To explore baptism for yourself or your children, please contact Teagan Sage at tsage@stbarts.org.