Ecumenical Lenten Wednesday Worship & Lunch
11:30 am Light Lenten Lunch
12:00 pm Ecumenical Worship Service
12:30 pm Light Lenten Lunch
Wednesday, March 10th – First Baptist Church
A Deanery Meeting led, by Bishop Mark Lawrence, has been called for Clergy, Diocesan Convention Delegates, and Alternates for Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Church of the Holy Comforter Sumter, SC. Delegates and Alternates to Diocesan Convention are asked to RSVP to Parish Administrator, Devvy Ridgill by 4:00 pm Monday March 8, 2010. All delegates and alternates are asked to attend this meeting in preparation for Diocesan Convention.
The St. Bart’s Book Club will meet Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm at the home of Peggy Peck. The book club will be reading The Street by Ann Petry. The book club is open to everyone. Please call John Foster, III at 843-858-3951for more information.
Holy Eucharist and Bible Study is cancelled for Wednesday, March 10, 2010 due to the Deanery Meeting for Convention Delegates and Alternates.
Order of St. Luke the Physician, Thursday, March 11 at 12:15 pm in the Parish Library. Contact Blair Bryan, Convener for more information.
Parish Clean Up Day, Saturday March 13, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Lunch Provided). This clean-up day will focus on the parish grounds and interior facilities. Thank you for volunteering to help keep the church and grounds beautiful for God’s glory and welcoming for our guests. The last clean-up day was a wonderful success. Thank you.
The Palmetto State Boys Choir, Sunday March 14 at 4:00 pm at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church under the direction of Mark Railey. Reception following the concert.
Attention ALL Volunteers! Information and Applications for the Order of St. Vincent are available on the table adjacent to the chapel. If you need assistance with paying the application fee, please speak with Fr. Ridgill. This is definitely NOT another committee, group meeting or work group. The Order of St. Vincent offers a means to assist you in your existing ministries by providing you with useful materials and advice that will equip you and help others understand that your service to the church is not a task or job, but a calling from God into ministry. OSV helps us “Worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness” in all that we do in His Name.
Lenten Materials Available on the Table adjacent to the Chapel. If you would like more help or information about Lenten disciplines, please speak with Fr. Ridgill.
Lenten Wednesday Adult Education Series: The Seven Ecumenical Councils or “Keeping the Faith in a World of Religious Confusion” from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Fr. Ridgill will continue to lead our study of the Ecumenical Councils and their importance in Christian history and theology. NOT meeting this week (see above).
Beat the Mid-Morning Slump! Start Your Day Off with Spiritual Nutrition (Sun – Fri) 7:30 am Morning Prayer (25 min) 8:00 am Daily Eucharist (30 min) Come to one or both and start your day with prayer and worship.
The Stations of the Cross The Stations of the Cross also known as the Via Crucis or Via Dolorosa will be said in the chapel every Friday during Lent. You are also encouraged to say the stations at anytime using the pamphlet are provided at the entrance to the chapel. Fr. Ridgill will be glad to join you, time permitting.
Kingdom Kids Wednesday Night Programs continue on Wednesday evenings with Lenten suppers beginning at 6:10 pm immediately following the 5:30 pm Eucharist.
Habitat for Humanity is looking for a part-time store manager. Interested parties may inquire at 843-383-8517. Habitat is also in need of donations. They accept furniture, house wares, linens, toys etc. Please no clothing.
Missing Announcements, Notices, or the Helper List? Subscribe to our electronic news at http://www.stbartholomews.org and be sure to check the website or the bulletin board adjacent to the parish office.
A Lenten Day Apart, Saturday, March 20 at St. Matthew’s Darlington beginning at 9:00 am The Rev. Callie Perkins will lead teachings and reflection on “Refresh Your Soul”. Please call Rosanne Brasington at 393-3044 to reserve a space.
Dan Coker Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Hartsville Country Club. The tournament consists of 8-man teams with a captain’s choice format and begins at 10:00 am with a shotgun start, followed by lunch and a raffle. Entry fee is $60 per player and the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association for research and education. The Youth of St. Bartholomew is selling memorial flags for $10 in honor or memory of those affected with Alzheimer’s disease. The names of loved ones will be printed on the flags and displayed at the golf tournament. Look for the table in the narthex after church on Sundays or you can purchase a flag in the office. See Tonya Rainey or Margaret Coker for more information.
Family Bowling / CiCi’s Pizza Sunday, March 21 We will meet at St. Bart’s at 3pm and return at 7:30pm. The cost of the trip is $10.00 per person.
219th Diocesan Convention, March 26 Diocesan Convention will be held at St. Paul’s, Summerville with registration beginning at 7:30 am and the convention starting at 9:00 am. Please pray for Mark, our Bishop, the Standing Committee and all delegates to convention. The Book of Common Prayer contains an appropriate prayer on page 818.
