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CHRISTMAS 2016WE’RE ANCIENT AND NEWThe faith we hold is ancient, going back to Jesus, back to his spiritual ancestors, back to those who walked the earth and found holy ground. And what we do is often based on really ancient patterns—worship and music; loving service to the poor, the hurting, the lonely; working for justice and peace; lively, fearless education and formation of minds and souls. And that faith is also completely contemporary, engaged in the culture and the needs of the moment.
WHAT WE’RE FORThe dignity and worth of every person. An open-minded, passionate commitment to truth. The importance of everyone’s own spiritual journey. God’s friends wherever we fi nd them. Seeking Christ in every person who comes through the door. The sacredness of life’s rites of passage. The value of community. The hard work necessary to make sure that all are welcomed. Telling the truth about life’s challenges. A “user-friendly” church experience. Children and families.
WHAT WE’RE AGAINSTClaiming to have all the answers. Elitism and exclusivism, especially in church. Bigotry for any reason. Authoritarianism. Indiff erence to injustice and suff ering. Certitude in the face of ambiguity and superfi cial answers to hard questions. Boring sermons, bad music and general cluelessness. (So, God help us, because we don’t always avoid them!)
WHAT WE VALUECommunity, open hearts, open minds, open arms. Faith. Fortitude. Staying current, but equally staying rooted in tradition. Reason and honesty. Civic responsibility as New Yorkers, Americans and global citizens. Debate that allows for mutual respect. Music and beauty for their own sake. Joy in God’s creation. Anyone who makes an eff ort to get to know and follow Jesus.
WELCOME!Grace and peace to you this Christmas season. Whether you are here every week, only upon occasion, or just for today, we hope that, in this holy place, you may glimpse something about which you desire to know more. If so, please let us know who you are so that we may be in touch. We promise to be a place of welcome where you can connect at your own pace. We hope to see you again!
Wherever you’re from, wherever you are in life,
this church may be the place for you.
LEARN AND GROW IN COMMUNITY
THE FORUM: Join us every Sunday at 10:05 am to connect faith with life. Programs include explorations of theology, social concerns, philosophical questions, and St. Bart’s ministry and mission. Our clergy lead the discussion, often with a guest speaker.
EXPLORE CLASSES: Four Sundays 12:30–2 pm. winter series: January 22, 29; February 5, 12. Every person who comes to St. Bart’s is genuinely and warmly welcomed. But that’s just the beginning. If you are considering taking a closer look at joining St. Bart’s and/or learning more about the Episcopal and Anglican traditions, join us for EXPLORE—a popular, interactive class with the clergy of St. Bart's. stbarts.org/get-involved/adult-education.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Sundays 12:30–2 pm, March 5 – april 2. This 5-session course is open to all, and particularly intended to prepare adults for the rites of Confi rmation, Reception and Reaffi rmation at our Bishop’s Visit on June 11. Join our clergy for spirited teaching on the basics of our faith as lived in the evolving Episcopal and Anglican traditions. Bring questions about life and faith, and discover the power of a community of faith in dealing with such questions. stbarts.org/worship/life-events/confi rmations
MEDITATION: We off er traditional and alternative explorations, including Centering Prayer, Yoga, Tai Chi, iRest, Reiki and a Buddhist-style Living Christ Sangha.
MUSIC: St. Bart’s has an active music program with three choirs. St. Bartholomew’s Choir is a professional group off ering music each Sunday at our 11 am service as well as for concerts. Adult volunteers are encouraged to audition for the St. Bart’s Singers, which sings at the 9 am service. Children in 4th grade and above may audition for the St. Bartholomew’s Choristers. The church’s Æolian-Skinner pipe organ is the largest in New York City.
SPIRITUALITY: Among the most treasured sacred spaces in America, St. Bart’s off ers an active life of faith participation. Each Sunday brings live productions of worship, pageantry and music in four distinct services. Every day St. Bart’s is open for group worship and study, for private and corporate meditation, and for respite from the bustle of the city. Our virtual off erings keep people connected both far and wide. Journeyers across the country and around the world enjoy printed and recorded sermons and forums that are posted each week. More than 5,000 people receive the Interim Rector's daily eDevotions, and many attest to resonance of his words in the living of their everyday lives.
COMMUNITY GROUPS: St. Bart’s has many. Some are defi ned loosely by age and generation, like the 20s/30s and the 40s/50s Plus. Others include the Movie Group, Lesbian & Gay Fellowship, Grief Group, Dream Group and many more. Some groups meet year-round while others are seasonal. And some are yet to be created!
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
Sundays: 8:45 am – 12:15 pm Nursery care for Infants to age 4
10 am Imaginative, engaging Sunday School, Age 2 through 5th grade;Youth Group, 6th – 12th grades
11 am Children's Chapel during the service
Seasonal:• family days—lunch, learning and fellowship• youth confi rmation classes• outreach opportunities—make a diff erence• special services for children and youth
SERVE AND GET INVOLVED
Crossroads Community Services served over 187,000 meals this year.Uniting our community in the fight to end hunger and homelessness is the focus of our work to establish God's realm on earth. Associate Rector Edward Sunderland coordinates the food pantry (now offering fresh, organic fruits and vegetables instead of canned fruits and vegetables); the soup kitchen (setting new standards in home-cooked meals prepared by our kitchen team); and our overnight shelter, housing ten women every night of the week. Fare Share Friday 2016 gave us a third taste of a world without hunger and homelessness and as a result Crossroads has received many donations. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed. For more information, please visit the Crossroads Community Services website, crossroadsnyc.org.
The Episcopal Peace FellowshipThe Episcopal Peace Fellowship connects all who seek a deliberate response to injustice and violence and who want to pray, study and take action for justice and peace in our communities, church, and world. For further details, please visit stbarts.org/get-involved/community-groups
General Volunteering at St. Bart’sIn a community driven by excellence and purpose—and a lot of joy arising from our credo of radical welcome—we have literally hundreds of volunteers, with new volunteers always welcome. Visit stbarts.org/get-involved/volunteer for current openings.
ST. BART’S — MORE THAN A CHURCH
A Designated New York City Landmark and National LandmarkSt. Bart’s is a thriving and active Episcopal Church located in the heart of New York City; a sacred oasis amidst the corporate canyons of Midtown Manhattan. A true blend of old and new, a sacred gem of Byzantine art and architecture, it was recognized as a New York City Landmark by the NYC Landmarks Commission in 1967 and as a National Landmark by the Department of the Interior in 2016 and continues to be a vital preservation initiative for midtown Manhattan.
Home to the MMPAF Great Music Concert Series The Mid-Manhattan Performing Arts Foundation (MMPAF) offers outstanding concerts in this beautiful sacred space throughout the year. Visit mmpaf.org for details.
St. Bart's Preschool and PlaygroupSt. Bartholomew Community Preschool’s philosophy is based on fostering a love of learning, celebrating and embracing each child’s uniqueness, and providing an environment where children’s curiosity is encouraged. More at stbarts.org/preschool.
Summer CampAn urban day camp for children ages 3 to 13. We offer swimming in our full-sized pool, creative arts, tennis, soccer, basketball and more. stbarts.org/summer-camp.
Weddings, Concerts, Films and Special EventsSt. Bart's continues to be a favorite place for rentals and private gatherings. Our adjoining restaurant, Inside Park at St. Bart's, is open year-round, both indoors and out, and is a perfect complement to our beautiful, sacred space.
The Store at St. Bart’s Our bookstore offers a curated selection of spiritually-based books and gifts for adults and children. The store is located in the lobby of the church.
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LOOKING TO THE NEW YEAR
DECEMBER 31: St. Bart's presents William Trafka in “A Concert for the New Year” at 11 pm (Free!)
JANUARY 8: Our new Rector, the Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, preaches at all services. Please join us to welcome him! Festive coff ee hour after the 11 am service.
JANUARY 15: Angela W. Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue, is our guest preacher at 11 am and our Forum speaker at 10 am
JANUARY 22–FEBRUARY 12: EXPLORE Classes, Sundays 12:30–2 pm
FEBRUARY 1 : Great Music concert series presents John Zorn: Candlemass Eve & The Hermetic Organ at 8:30 pm
FEBRUARY 5: Our new rector, the Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, joins us full time. Annual Parish Meeting at 10 am
FEBRUARY 6, 13, 27; MARCH 6: “The English Reformation on Screen” class with Dr. Patrick Hornbeck, 7-8:30 pm
FEBRUARY 17–19: St. Bart's Winter Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery
MARCH 1: Ash Wednesday—Imposition of ashes, 7 am–7 pm. Eucharist services at 8 am, 12 pm and 6 pm
MARCH 5–APRIL 2: Confi rmation Classes for adults
APRIL 9: Palm Sunday…Holy Week begins
APRIL 16: Easter Day—Services at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, and 5 pm
MAY 7: Welcome Sunday at 11 am
JUNE 11: Confi rmations, Receptions and Reaffi rmations with The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin
SUPPORTING ST. BART’S
St. Bart’s depends on the time, talent and treasure of our members to keep the doors of this magnifi cent space open 365 days a year. Thank you for all that you have done and all that you continue to do.
The annual Stewardship Campaign is “church speak” for St. Bart’s annual fund which accounts for over 60% of the current year’s operating budget. Support of the annual Stewardship Campaign allows for us to continue our vital programs and ministries, and, therefore, supports a little bit of everything—from building maintenance to bible studies.
PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONS[separately incorporated 501 (c)(3)s]
The St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy's goal is to restore our incredible building—one of New York’s fi rst designated landmarks—as a great public space, a historic church that also functions as a midtown civic and community gathering place, a culture and education center and a treasured neighborhood amenity open to all.
The Mid-Manhattan Performing Arts Foundation (MMPAF) cultivates, promotes and sponsors the understanding and love of the performing arts presented at St. Bart’s through our Great Music series.
Crossroads Community Services, Inc. continues St. Bart’s long history as a standard-bearer for helping those in need by providing a year-round shelter, soup kitchen and food pantry. Our mission is to unite our community in the fi ght to end hunger and homelessness.
FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT STBARTS.ORG
The Flowers throughout the Church are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofGeorge F. Baker
Maurice and Mary BaneManie Barron, by Wendalyn Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Berger, by Robert G. BergerIrene Bergman, by Beatrice C. Treat
Palmer and Marion Bessey and James and Sarah Isherwood, by Palmer and Sarah BesseyLouise Best, Donald Stout, Cathy Fry and Sarah Taylor, by Bill and Lee Anne Fry
The Blandino-Felix Families and The Castro-Olmos Families, by Maritza E. FarnanGeorge D. Boomer
Mary and Walter Bopp, my parents, by Peter BoppDr. Bernard Branson, by Jane Blahnik
William Briggs, by Madge BriggsMr. and Mrs. Alec Campbell, by Constance Campbell
Revered Al Carmines, My Life Partner, by Paul H. RounsavilleBarbara Carson and Margaret Hoff, by David Carson and Barry Hoff
Thomas and Joan Cary, parents, by Martha and Steven ShusterChuquicamata, Chile, by Leathea E. Vanadore
Mr. and Mrs. Pantelis Colakis and Mr. and Mrs. Demetrios Thomas, by Marianthe ColakisEdward Crader, by Jill Walker
John and Jane Crews, by Corbin HarwoodJack and Elvira Cruz, by Wilson Meeks
David, Helen, James, Edna, Vincent and Mary, by Kathleen BreitenRamon deMurias and Fernando Yllas, by Elena deMurias
Jeanne Mann Dickinson, by Liza Page NelsonOur parents, Ruth and Edward Earl, and Eileen and William Thomas, by Janet and Bob Thomas
Elisabeth EddyMy father, mother, sister and brother, by Ray Vandenberg
The Rev. Bruce Forbes, by Constance CampbellThe Rev. Bruce Forbes, by Mary, Rob and Eva
The Rev. Bruce Forbes, by Joan MartensThe Rev. Malcolm L. Foster, by Marilyn, Edwin and Lyle Foster
The Rev. Malcolm Foster, by Elaine and James KaneFrances David Wagg Gardephe
George A. Goff, Thomas V. Steffel, Renato D. Alipit and Goro Morita, by Richard E. Unger John and Audrey Gooden, by Cheryl Gooden
Paul and Beryl Heckendorn, by Judy HallAllan Isaacs
Joanne Jaye, by her daughter Katherine McHale
John and Marian Jurkiewicz, Leco and Eunice Tankersley, William Henry and Ione Swift, Grady and Norma Hodge, by Mary Robin Jurkiewicz and Greg Tankersley
Philip George Krueger, Jean Gundacker Krueger, Charles Howard Sullivan, MJ Sullivan, by the Krueger/Sullivan FamilyVincent and Margaret Macaluso, with love from Amy
Donald F. Malin, Jr., and Harry and Cora JensenMurray and Lucille Martin, and Antonio and Josephine Gianino, by the Martin/Gianino Family
Jane Ann McCorkle Frederick T. and Kathryn McGuire, by Maeve McGuire
George McInerney, Thomas McInerney, Ruth McInerney, by Terence McInerneyWilson and Esther Meeks, by Wilson Meeks
Eleanor Mizrack, by Lara MizrackWallace and Thelma Mossop, by W. Brant Mossop
Bill and Marge Peacher, by Laurie Rios
Atelano Paciente, Consolacion J. Paciente, Ronnie Paciente, Avelina J. Pulmones, Carmen J. Pulmones, Ester J. Pulmones and Lilia J. Pulmones, by James and Anele Messemer
Our parents, by Peter M. R. Kendall and Lisa C. KellandThe Rev. Irving S. and Irene Pollard, by Gioacchino and Lucy Martin Gianino
Mary PortelloCarmen Portus, by Kristin Dennehy
Robert Lincoln Posnak, by Diane and Christie PosnakMerle and Gladie Price, by David Price
CHRISTMASFLOWERS
AT
ST. BART’S
Ernestine PughRichard J. and Ann J. Reinhold
Mila Rodriguez, Helene DeRavignon and Unity Cantwell, by Luz and Bill MacArthurNancy Rosenthal, by Karen Raven
Ann Radulovic SmithArthur Riddick Smith Jr. and Ethel K. Wade, by Maryanna Smith
Frank SmithTerry Stanke, brother of Catherine Stanke
Gay Stoddard, Bob Bushnell and Doris E. JohnsonDolores and Bill Swift and Grace and Henry Foote, by Mary S. Foote
Costica, Eugenia and Cornel Tanjala, by Monica TanjalaThose we love but see no longer, by Mary-Hart Bartley
Those we love but see no longer, by Elena Seha and Gerald FlickDelphine Panatero Toth, by Mary E. Cender
Mazie Wallace, by Mary V. CoitGladys and Charles Walling, by Mary L. Walling
Dorothy Yang and Eiko UyeharaBetty Young
The Flowers throughout the Church are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving forJack Anderson, by Jill Anderson
The Baptism of James Woodson Davis, Jr., by David and Randy CaldwellAndy Bhatt, Caroline Bhatt, Francesca Bisbano and Thomas Bisbano, by Anne and Bob Rabbino
Blessings for deceased family members of Elaine OlaoyeThe Blessing of our 35th Wedding Anniversary, by Robert and Karen Gutheil
Carol Brandt Rebecca Byrd and Kenton Byrd, by Denise Gangi
The Clergy and Staff of St. Bart’s, by Marsh TaylorThe Clergy, the Wardens, the Vestry and the People of St. Bartholomew’s Church, by Bob and Valerie Dannals
Tracy Cowart, Steve, Trisha and Ava Westfall, by Jan and Trent CowartPatricia S. Davis and Joan A. Waldron, by The Yurke-Davis family
Scott S. Davis, by John HadityGenevieve DeLoffre, by Fredrique Henriot
Our Family, Matthew, Freddie, Sal and Lara, by Elaine and Fred BivettoFriendship, by Patricia Tidwell
Emiko Furuya, by Solange TsutsuiRose and Jim Gangi, by Denise Gangi
God’s Blessings, by the Venerable John A. GrecoTheodore Jamgochian, by Grace Jamgochian
Leticia Llamas, by Kristin DemafenzOur loving children, Ryan and Lauren, and all our family and friends, by Janet and Bob Thomas
My mom, Alice, by Steve SaksonMirta Remali, my sister and Rosa Hernandez, my mom
My son, MIDN Eric Polk, by Beatrice PolkBuddy Stallings and members of the Colesanti, Davis, Mudry and Watson families, by Jacqueline Watson
St. Bart’s Clergy and Staff, by Catherine and David BuddTony, Nelson, Antony and Alex, by William F. Gorton
Hoopes & Gemina Gianino Wampler, Coleman & Adelle; Joel & Antonia Gianino, Jack & Anna Lucia; Gian-Murray & Maggie Thom & Sebastian, by Gioacchino S. & Lucy Martin Gianino
My wonderful son, Kelby, and his fiance, Taryn, by Karen Schadow
And byRobert AltamuraAnonymous (9)
Kate and John BriggsAaron Clark
Yvonne Dixon CresciJoan Gerrity
Fletcher HodgesGerda Maynard
Yvonne SchroeterChantal Stevens
Christmas Music donations given byAlex and Judy Beard
David Carson and Barry HoffEdward Crader
Joy and Richard GarlandCheryl Gooden
Eric and Manny, in memory of our Grandparents Frederique Henriot, in thanksgiving for Francoise Deloffre
WEEKLY WORSHIP AT ST. BART’S
SUNDAYS 8 am Eucharist [Chapel]
A quiet, traditional spoken service
9 am Eucharist [Church]A simple, spirit-fi lled, tuneful celebration, with St. Bart’s Singers
10 am Sunday School, Youth Group, The ForumEducation and fellowship for all ages
11 am Choral Eucharist [Church]Traditional liturgy with hymns, St. Bartholomew’s Choir,
and The Boy and Girl ChoristersFree child care is provided for the 9 and 11 am Sunday services
5 pm A Community Eucharist [Chapel]An informal, intimate service
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Eucharist: Monday – Friday 12:05 pm; Wednesday at 6 pm
Evening Prayer: Monday – Friday at 5:30 pmMorning Prayer: Saturday at 10 am
PASTORAL SERVICES AND SACRAMENTS
Baptisms are scheduled throughout the year on specifi c Sundays (dates available at stbarts.org). In certain circumstances, private baptisms may be arranged. Contact the Rev. Matthew J. Moretz, [email protected] and Blessings of Commitments require consultation with clergy (see contact info, below). For arrangements and set-up requirements, contact David Bryan, [email protected] or 212-378-0246.Funeral and Memorial Service planning begins when a death is reported to any of the clergy using the pastoral emergency phone, 212-378-0250. Laying on of Hands and Healing Prayers are off ered at the 9 am, 11 am and 5 pm Sunday services, Wednesdays at 12:05 pm, and by request during the week. The rite of Reconciliation of a Penitent (private confession and counsel) can be scheduled with any of the clergy.Communion for the sick or home-bound (or pastoral visits to the hospital) can be arranged through the Rev. Matthew J. Moretz, [email protected] add a name to the prayer list, you may send an email to [email protected] or contact any of the clergy.
CONTACT US
The Rev. Lynn C. Sanders, Chief of Parish Ministries, 212-378-0245, [email protected] Rev. Edward M. Sunderland, Associate Rector, 212-378-0229, [email protected] Rev. Matthew J. Moretz, Associate Rector, 212-378-0253 [email protected] Rev. Clayton Crawley, Assisting Priest, 212-378-0222The Rev. Dr. Tom Mugavero, Assisting Clergy, 212-378-0222The Rev. John David Clarke, Deacon, 212-378-0285, [email protected] Rev. John F. Wirenius, Deacon, 212-378-0222, [email protected] Bergquist, Children, Youth and Family Ministries, 212-378-0273, [email protected] Bryan, Liturgy Coordinator, 212-378-0246, [email protected] Manny Rodríguez, Welcome, Parish Life & Stewardship, 212-378-0230, [email protected] Corbett, Director of Giving, 212-378-0278, [email protected] K. Trafka, Organist and Director of Music, 212-378-0226, [email protected] Roberts, Associate Director of Music, 212-378-0220, [email protected]
VESTRY OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
Peter M. R. Kendall and Anne Adams Rabbino, WardensDouglas Tanner, ChancellorCatherine Belford Budd, Hunter T. Carter, Peter B. de Menocal,Michael T. Duff y, John Gilliland, Morihiko Goto, Robert Gutheil, Jinsoo H. Kim, Mary Krueger, Heather Mitchell, Liza Page Nelson, Alex Robertson, Barbara Case Senchak, Chantal Stevens, Susannah Wade LewisHonorary Wardens: Fletcher Hodges III, Anthony P. Marshall, and Percy Preston, Jr.
at the heart oF St. Bart’S iS worShiP eVerY DaY oF the Year.
From that center fl ows learning and nurturing the spiritual journey with an open mind: making music, art and serving others—especially the hungry and homeless;
getting to know one another in fellowship, prayer and contemplation.
It’s a joy to us that you are here today. Come as often as you will.
St. Bart’s happily provides parking free of charge for those who attend services on Sunday. Call St. Bart's Central for more information: 212-378-0222.
VISIT US325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET
NEW YORK CITY
CONTACT ST. BART’S CENTRAL212-378-0222
FIND US ONLINE ATSTBARTS.ORG
where all of our activities from worship services to music concerts are updated and easy to fi nd.
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