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News from the Hill

March 2016

Poway, CA Inside this Issue Page 2

Esther, continued Elder Abuse Forum

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Spotlight on the Sorensens

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Refreshment Sunday Treat Sorensens, continued Happy Families Book Group

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Everybody Likes Jesus Thrift Shop News Get on Board

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Sunday School News

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March Church Challenge

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Holy Week Schedule

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Regular Meetings About News from the Hill

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Sponsors

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Clergy, Staff, Vestry, and Schedules

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Ashes to Go

Why I Love the Book of Esther and You Should,Too The Book of Esther is a dramatic account which gives us insight into God’s special and purposeful plan for our lives. It is one of only two books in the Hebrew bible “writings” that is named after a woman. The other is Ruth. The story gives us six powerful lessons about courage, divine timing and God’s supreme love that apply in Esther’s time as well as today’s. Here’s the story. Esther is a Jewish woman living in Persia (modern day Iran) who was reared by her cousin Mordecai. She was taken to the king of the Persian Empire to become a part of his harem—but because there was something special about Esther, he made her queen. However, Cousin Mordecai didn’t tell the king about a little detail: Esther was Jewish. I can imagine Esther as a drop-dead gorgeous woman with flawless skin and a tantalizing personality. She charmed King Xerxes so much that after deposing his prior queen, he could have chosen any woman he wanted— but he chose Esther. Of course there is a scoundrel in the story: Haman. He is a vengeful and

egotistical advisor to the king. He hated Mordecai for refusing to bow down to him, so he plotted to destroy the Jewish people. Haman told the king, “There is a certain people dispersed among us in all the provinces of your kingdom whose customs are different from those of all other people and who do not obey the king’s laws; it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them,” (Esther 3:8 NIV). So, the king gave him authority to handle the fate of the Jewish people. And Haman announced a government edict of genocide against them. What could the queen do for her people? Of all the Jews, only Esther had access to the king. Mordecai persuaded Esther to speak to the king on behalf of her people, reminding her of her unique place in history and that silence is not an option. In one of the most poetic Biblical passages, Mordecai speaks of God’s purposeful timing: “Who knows but that you have come to a royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14 NIV). In other words, Mordecai lets Esther know that even her outer beauty given to her by God was for a reason.

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Esther

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Esther knew, of course, that going to the king unsolicited could be her death sentence. Anyone who came into the king’s presence without being summoned could be executed. So what does she do? Before making a life or death decision, she called for the Jewish people to join her on a three day fast. Following the fast, she put on her best royal robes, approached the king, and told him of Haman’s plot against her people. The Jewish people were saved, Haman was hanged on the same gallows that Haman had prepared for Mordecai, and Esther received Haman’s estate. This dramatic unfolding of events moves like a novel and plays like a great chess game with several life lessons that still apply today. Lesson #1: God has a plan for our lives Mordecai nailed it when he said, “For if you remain silent, you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the royal palace for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14 NIV). God loved the Jewish people. Esther was placed in a royal position to assist in the delivery of God’s divine plan. God has a divine plan for each of us. Lesson #2: We are given divine moments to alter circumstances Esther’s divine moment of providence came by accepting her responsibility to go to the king. However, Mordecai was clear when he said to Esther that she could be the one who saved the people. God will use you only if you’re ready—or he will find someone else. Yes, God will use us

all. Lesson #3: We must stand with courage “I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16 NIV). Esther was willing to die to save her people. Sometimes we must stand in courage, even when it is not popular to do so, and risk it all, such as speaking up against injustice and what is wrong in our society such as persecution against any peoples of any race, color or creed. Lesson #4: Fasting and prayer brings clarity and hope for deliverance God is not mentioned in the Book of Esther even once. But Esther was clear that a heavenly response was needed for an earthly situation. Esther needed direction. When we need God’s grace, fasting and prayer open the portals for spiritual growth and maturity. It removes distractions and places us on a path to humility. As you think about these lessons from Queen Esther, think about how we might help in Haiti, help the Syrian Christian refugee crisis, the homeless right here in San Diego, our veterans, peoples who are unjustly persecuted and let me go out on a limb here and ask, “Is it ok for Planned Parenthood to sell body parts of unborn children who have been aborted?” I don’t know, but I wonder what Esther would do. What she would say? An interesting question, don’t you think, because after all we are all God’s children. The Rev. Bill Zettinger

Health & Wellness Ministry Sheds Light on Elder Abuse Paul Greenwood, Deputy District Attorney and one of the top U.S. experts on elder abuse, spoke at St. Bart’s in February at an Elder Abuse seminar presented by the Health and Wellness Ministry. For the past nineteen years Paul has headed up the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit at the San Diego DA’s office; consequently, he had many examples to share with the group of crimes committed against seniors and tips for prevention. Paul was very engaging and receptive during the Q & A session, leaving us all with a finer knowledge of abuse. For additional information, you may contact him at paul.greenwood @sdcda.org.

Deputy DA Paul Greenwood shares tips on spotting and preventing elder abuse.

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St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

Spotlight on John and Marjorie Sorensen John Sorensen and his wife, Marjorie, live in the northern reaches of Escondido on a spacious property where quietness makes birdsong and breezes sound crisp and clear. They bought the lot in 1993 after John retired and Marjorie sold her computer services business, and together built a beautiful home. John, a retired Lutheran pastor, currently defines himself as a “Lutherpalian”, a fitting amalgam not only for a life containing the influence of dual denominations, but also for a man who values the blend of scriptural interpretation with the relevance of current times. A gentleman, his words illustrate thoughtfulness peppered with light-hearted humor, while Marjorie’s remarks reflect a lovely complement of gentleness and clarity. John’s parents, both Danish, raised their family in San Francisco, a city they considered “the Paris of the West” for its cosmopolitan sophistication. Scandinavian Lutherans, their neighborhood church was part of the Missouri Synod, a traditional Lutheran denomination teaching Biblical inerrancy. John describes himself as less conservative than the Synod and attributes the influence of San Francisco to his “ending up in the Episcopal Church”. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis in 1956 and was ordained that same year. In his thirty-seven years of ministry, he was pastor of two congregations, both located in San Diego. His first assignment was a black church in Logan Heights at a time when civil rights was a burgeoning issue. He spent four years there, moving on in 1960 to his final call in the San Carlos community. Here, his thirtythree years of ministry significantly included the following: locating the church property and overseeing its construction as one of the first churches built in the round; encouraging its growth to some 500 confirmed members plus many more baptized members; and, pioneeringly supporting women in leadership positions. Grooming an associate pastor to take over, he slowly transitioned out of his position. While at Christ the King, John worked with Clair Burgener, a California State Assemblyman, to establish the Home of Guiding Hands, an organization providing support for people with multiple developmental disabilities. John was one of the original board members overseeing its creation in the 1960’s. It now includes programs throughout San Diego and Imperial counties. As a pastor, John enjoyed leading the engaging discussions of adult instruction classes. With a master’s degree in Speech Arts, he also loved “getting up in the pulpit” to preach. Marjorie remembers his sermons as being “short,

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John and Marjorie Sorensen well-practiced” and “very timely” with a Bible-centeredness that was “always tempered to today’s life”. After retirement, they have both taken pleasure in sermons that “light a fire” for them. At the beginning of his retirement, John was still involved in performing weddings and funeral services while also being a chaplain for the El Cajon Police Department. Additionally, he was instrumental in establishing the chaplaincy program for the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. In his capacity as Senior Chaplain, he created the position of volunteer chaplains for all sheriff stations around San Diego County. He served for ten years and now carries a “Chaplain Emeritus” badge. A second marriage for both, John and Marjorie recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. John’s children, Janine, Jil, and John, were teenagers at the time of his divorce. While John and Marjorie have experienced the sorrow of Jil’s passing, their family has also joyfully grown to include six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Most of the males in their family, on both sides, have the name John. Because the family “is all over the country” (Washington, DC; Grand Rapids, MI; Boston; Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale), John and Marjorie have organized reunions in locations convenient to the family: Gatlinburg, TN; the outer banks of North Carolina; Estes Park, CO; and one extravagant site in St. Thomas in the Caribbean. They are eagerly awaiting two family visits this summer. continued on the next page

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Refreshment Sunday Mass

The Sorensens

Mid-Lent or “Refreshment Sunday”, March 6, will be highlighted this year with the great mass by Charles Gounod, the French Romantic composer. It is dedicated to the patron of music, Saint Cecilia. The Coventry Choir will be joined by the Camerata Strings as well as several woodwind players to enhance the full orchestral score of the piece. It is one of the great masterpieces of Christian church music. Our section leaders/soloists will sing the beautiful trios and solos throughout the wonderful mass. Probably the most famous piece is the setting of the Sanctus in which the tenor, sung by Sean McCormac, sings the very lovely solo melody. The mass will be used at the 10:15 service only.

What is the grace that brought this loving couple to St. Bart’s? It began with their retirement in 1993 and move to North County. The long commute to Christ the King Church spurred John to search for another church. The six Lutheran churches visited were found to be “more conservative” than the fit desired for his more moderate beliefs. He marvels at finding St. Bart’s. At the first visit, he and Marjorie found Fr. Nicolosi’s sermons to be “very impressive, with great messages” and so they continued to visit one year after another. From John’s witty perspective, membership in the Episcopal Church has come “with showing up and contributing financial support!”

Charles Gounod learned the Bach Well-Tempered Clavichord from Fanny Mendelsohn, the sister of Felix. He fell in love with the C major Prelude and began to imagine a melody over the top of the arpeggiated chords. He soon put words to that melody and “Ave Maria” was born. It has become his most famous piece of music next to this mass and his opera “Faust”. This tradition of performing a great mass during MidLent goes back probably 15 years or more. Please come and be “Refreshed” by this magnificient music to God’s glory. Sing on! Dr. William J. Eichorn

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John and Marjorie’s current participation at St. Bart’s mirrors the more reflective time of their retirement together. While loving Deacon Bill’s Bible studies, Fr. Mark’s “Getting to Know You” small groups, and the Thanksgiving Dinner and Angel Tree ministries, they do not seek active involvement in the major programs of the church. Regular attendance at the 10:15 service and the special friendships that have developed with many of the members are their joys. Thank you, John and Marjorie, for making your home within the St. Bart’s family and blessing us with the joy of your kind and cheerful presence! Parth Domke

Minister of Music and the Arts

Happy Families, Selfless Kids The Happy Families discussion group is still strong and moving forward. We have finished our first book, The Secrets of Happy Families. Our next book will be How to Raise Selfless Kids in a Self-centered World by Dave Stone. This book shares creative ideas, real-life stories, and scriptural guidance about how to be a family that puts others first. Author Dave Stone shares his practical, conversational, and humorous approach to the challenges of building a strong spiritual foundation for the family. He equips parents with what they need to raise kids whose focus is not always on themselves. Some topics include: Becoming Others Focused, Service, Generosity, Forgiveness, and much more. The next official meeting of the parents’ group will be April 3 at 9:00 am (ish). All are welcome! For more information or a copy of the next book, contact Ken Baxter at [email protected].

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St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

Everybody Likes Jesus

Thrift Shop News

With Holy Week fast approaching, we are on track to resume our Wednesday morning (10:30 am) study of “How Jesus Became God”. The classes begin again on March 30, and as a reminder, if you did not attend the previous classes, that’s okay. There’s still so much to learn and enrich our spiritual lives that even if you did not attend before, you will get a lot out of the fellowship, discussion and teachings in these classes.

The Thrift Shop Board hosted a Volunteer Luncheon onFebruary 3. This was to inform volunteers of the changes which happened in 2015 and into 2016.

I remember that last year’s Confirmation class wrote their version of the Nicene creed and said; “ Jesus was a radical dude,” and that this year their creed says “We believe there is one God who created humans as well as all other life forms in the universe.” I think our youth have a good concept of who Jesus was and what he asks us to do. Some years ago I had the pleasure of helping Dr. Mark Strauss, a New Testament Scholar and Pastor in the Baptist Church with his book; Four Portraits, One Jesus. Dr. Strauss’ latest book fits nicely into our current coursework. It’s entitled: Jesus Behaving Badly. The puzzling paradoxes of the Man from Galilee. Dr. Strauss points out that we often overlook the fact that Jesus was Judgmental, preaching hellfire more than Paul; he was Provocative, telling people to hate their families; Chauvinistic, excluding women from leadership, an Anti-Environmentalist, cussing a fig tree and affirming animal sacrifice; and often angry: just consider the overturning of tables and chasing moneychangers in the temple courtyard. Dr. Strauss’ point, and I agree, is that the Jesus everybody likes is not the Jesus of the Gospels. He’s a figure we have created in our own minds. Just as we assume Jesus knew he was God from the very beginning in the synoptics. But the New Testament paints a darker, more complex picture of Jesus than the one we meet on Sunday morning. If you join us for the second half of our course on March 30, you will be introduced to the Jesus you never knew and deepen your faith and understanding of Scripture in ways you never dreamed of. You might even come to agree with our Confirmands who said in their creed, “Jesus was a radical dude.” He sure was. And you might even come to understand why Mark Twain once said: “Its not those parts of the Bible that I can’t understand that bother me. It’s the parts that I do understand.”

Dan Morrisey, chair of the board, introduced Luke Miller, the property manager who spoke about the current repairs in the Carriage Center. There are plans, by the board, along with our Advisory Committee, to take down the middle wall and remodel the store in the near future, which will be followed by a Grand Reopening event, so stay tuned for more information on this! In 2015 we lost two very dedicated volunteers. The first was Carole Morey, who dressed dolls and priced toys. Our second loss was Fr. Al Smith, who could be found in the back room on Mondays and Fridays, washing and pricing dishes, also pricing other ‘things’, and making coffee for all. He was the former manager of The Nook, which we now call Fr Al’s Nook. They are both greatly missed at the shop. If you would like to join our friendly team of volunteers and have fun, please call Cheryl Roop, our volunteer coordinator, at 858- 486-5033. If you have any donations, they may be dropped off at the shop, in the Carriage Center on Poway Road, or call Laurie or Pam, our managers, at 858-486-2110 to arrange a pickup by the truck for large donations.

Get on Board If you haven’t yet had the chance to fill out a Get on Board survey and share your talents, please pick one up from the table on the patio after church and return it to Chris Harris or the office. Want a survey emailed to your or have questions about making a gift of your time and talent? Contact Chris at [email protected].

The Rev. Bill Zettinger

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Sunday School News Lent is a time to.... Prepare: As we started Lent, bags of ‘Good deed hearts’ went home with each child, and by now I am sure your kitchens and family rooms are filling up with a visial reminder of all the acts of kindness your children have done over the past few weeks. As Easter approaches, I hope you will feel that these hearts are surrounding you with love and helping everyone realize that Lent is not just about giving things up, but also a time to think of others, just as Jesus was thinking of us as He hung on the cross. Give: The kids have also been adding coins each day of Lent to a special folder which will be collected on Palm Sunday, March 20, when the coins will be counted and sent to the children at Vida Joven in Mexico as a special Easter offering. If you would like to add to this worthwhile collection, please let us know – every penny ensures the kids continue to receive love, protection and food at this amazing foster home. Recently the 4th and 5th graders made no-sew fleece blankets for the residents at Pomerado Manor Home for the Elderly. The smiles and thanks they recieved made everyone’s day and we are looking forward to visiting again on March 13 with the Kinder and 1st grade class who will sing and deliver potted plants which are sure to brighten everyone’s day.

Learn: Our journey with Jesus continues during Lenten University on Wednesday evenings (March 2, 9 and 16), with dinner at 6pm followed by programming for all ages from 7-8pm. The nursey will be open from 6:45pm for newborns through age 3, and ages 4 through 5th grade will continue our epic adventures in the education building learning Who Jesus is, Why Jesus Came and What it Means to Follow Jesus. Experience: Join us on Palm Sunday to truely experience Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. Sasha

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the donkey and her friends will be with us starting at 9am, then we’ll folow her into church before heading to Sunday School. Donkey and pony rides will continue after the service until about noon.

Celebrate: Come and worship as a family at the 8am, 10am or Noon services Easter Sunday with egg hunts in the playground after the 8am and 10am service - will you be lucky enough to find the golden egg?? Empty tomb snacks will also be available to make and eat, making this the perfect way to celebrate. Sign up for Communion Class TODAY – Laurie Baxter is excited to begin our 6 week Communion Preparation class on March 13 during the 10:15am service. If you have a second grader or above who would like to know more about why we recieve Communion and what the traditions of our church mean, this is the perfect opportunity. Classes meet weekly from the 13th until April 24 (no class on Easter Sunday). We will come together to celebrate on Friday, May 29 before the Recognition Service on May 1 when Bishop Mathes will be with us. For more information or to sign up, please contact Laurie at lbaxter1222@ yahoo.com as soon as possible to ensure we have sufficient supplies. Another Opportunity to enjoy a night out – Mark your calendars for April 1 when we will hold our next Kids/Parents night out from 6-8:30pm. Dress the kids in their PJ’s, drop them off for dinner and a movie and then head out to enjoy time with your loved ones or friends. Reserve your spot today on our website. It has been a privelege to serve you as Director for the past five years and to watch your families and St Bart’s grow. Thank you to Laurie Baxter who will be taking over from me on March 6. I look forward to seeing you all from the pews in the months to come. Pippa Mills, [email protected]

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

Helping the homeless one pair of shoes at a time. The Episcopal Church Center will be holding its annual Community Foot Washing on Maundy Thursday, March 24 and we’ve pledged to provide…

40 Pairs of Shoes to give to the homeless receiving help, prayer and healing on this very special day. Simply select a paper shoe from our Shoe Line on the patio! It will have details of the perfect pair to buy; return them to church or the office no later than March 20. The Sunday School kids will also be collecting socks.

Together we CAN make a Difference. March 2016

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Regular Meetings Sunday

ICS — Merle’s Place

4:00 to 6:00 pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. Contact Jill Henderson at 760-807-8445 for more info.

Daughters of the King

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Third Sunday at 9:15 am, Room 3E

Choristers

11:30 am, South Parish Hall

Monday

Boy Scouts:

7:00 pm, Parish Hall

Health and Wellness Ministry:

First Monday at 6:30 pm, Education Building, Room 3AB

Salisbury Hand Bell Choir:

7:00 pm, Education Building, Choir Room

Tuesday

Centering Prayer:

5:00 pm, Education Building, Room 3AB

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Wednesday

Editor: Cordelia Manis, Interim Director of Communications

The Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry:

Tuesday (except fifth Tuesday) at 6:30 pm, Quilt Room 7:00 pm, Education Building, Choir Room

Interfaith Community Services (ICS): Serve breakfast, fourth Wednesday at 6:00 am. Contact Denny Walters at 760-432-8518. Thrift Shop Work Night: Last Wednesday at 4:00 pm, Thrift Shop

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Deadline for submission of articles and announcements is the 5th of the month preceding the publication date. We welcome your submissions of information for publication. Please contact Cordelia Manis at [email protected].

5:15 pm, Education Building, Choir Room

Thursday

Book Guild:

Fourth Thursday, 1:00 pm, Conference Room

B.P.U.S.A.– Bereaved Parents:

Fourth Thursday, 6:30 pm Conference Room

P.A.S.S. - Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions:

Third Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm, South Parish Hall

Coventry Choir:

7:00 pm, Education Building, Choir Room

Grief Support Group

3 pm, Education Building, Room 3E

Saturday

Psalm Singers:

Third Saturday 4:00 pm Sanctuary.

AA Meetings:

Mondays at 9:30 am – Parish Hall (Women only.) Tuesdays at 12 noon – Parish Hall Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Parish Hall (Women only.) Wednesdays at 6:45 pm – Parish Hall Fridays at 12 noon – Parish Hall

Al-Anon:

Mondays at 12 noon – Parish Hall

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Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:15 am Wednesdays:9:30 am (Healing Service) First and third Friday: 12:00 pm (Noon Prayer) Saturdays: 5:00 pm

Dan Crane, Senior Warden 2017 Mike Fuqua, Junior Warden 2018 Jerry Blanton 2017 Geoffrey Connie 2019 Derek Escobar 2018 Jim Grandinetti 2019 Jeffrey LaBerge 2017 Dan Morrisey 2017 Nancy Petersen 2019 Mike Richardson 2019 Cathie Roy 2018 Karen Tansey-Becerra 2018

Clergy and Staff Clergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-487-2159 (except as noted) The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-481-5450 | [email protected] The Rev. Mark C. McKone-Sweet, Rector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-432-7107 | [email protected] The Rev. William Zettinger, Deacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-432-7108 | [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Christine Pae, Priest Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Honorary Clergy The Rev. Robert Crafts, Priest-in-Residence The Rev. Roy E. Hoffman, Priest-in-Residence Music Ministry / Academy of Music and the Arts Dr. William J. Eichorn, Minister of Music & Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-432-7112 | [email protected] Janie Prim, Organist Christian Formation for Children and Youth Pippa Mills, Director of Sunday School and Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-432-7102 | [email protected] St. Bartholomew’s Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-487-2140 Cheri Hoffman, Director. . . . . . . . . [email protected] Mary Frost, Administrator Administrative Staff Beth Dean, Parish Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-432-7110 | [email protected] Chris Harris, Congregational Development Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Cordelia Manis, Interim Director of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Nina Zettinger, Accounting and Data Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-432-7105 | [email protected] Mike Jewett, Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-432-7120 Pastoral Care Coordinator Cathie Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] St. Bartholomew’s Thrift Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-486-2110 Laurie Wathen, Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

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Office Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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News from the Hill

March Issue St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church 16275 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064-1826 P: 858-487-2159 F: 858-487-2324 www.StBartsChurch.org Change Service Requested

Ashes-to-Go Kicks Off Lenten Season

Above: A local resident received ashes and a blessing. Right: One of the many St. Bart’s team’s sets up at a local coffee shop to offer Ash Wednesday blessings to passersby.

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St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

March Issue, 2016