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Doom and Gloom amp Electric Toothbrushes
APOSTLE The
I have a new four footer Her name is Brook She is a Labrador rescue dog I think she originally
came from the country because almost every sound has been a strange one for her mdash whether it is a car speeding by on our daily walks or the copier at church She actually physically flinches at these noises rsquotil she can figure them out Thankfully with time she is doing much better Well on most counts
It turns out the most disturbing sound is my electric toothbrush which when activated causes her to not just flinch but to take off and bark loudly To this very day It must sound so bizarre that it fills her with doom and gloom (I must confess sometimes I am not the most empathetic cuz my teeth need attention regardless Just saying And I do not want to tell my dentist at my next meeting that it is not my fault It is my dogrsquos)
Which got me to thinking
Sometimes it seems like the end of the world is upon us When I listen to the news or read about this issue or that it all seems full of doom and gloom For example the real possibility that climate change may eventually auger the end of our very existence on this planet is a predominate issue for youngsters I donrsquot blame them
It is easy to just want to run away bark about how frightening everything is and hide from our worldrsquos issues Like electric toothbrushes
However not hearing about them doesnrsquot make it not so Easier perhaps mdash but not less important There are just some things that we need to know about no matter how scary
So how do we stop running away
Well there is a truth that has more power than whatever we are afraid of There is no terrifying sound or news story that can make God impotent And knowing exactly that makes the doom and gloom of the world (including electric toothbrushes) not so frightening Because the assurance of Godrsquos ultimate power can be exactly what we need to stop running away and instead find ways to engage the doom and gloom dispel its anxiety and do things that will make creation powerful and healthy and strong mdash no matter the issue
I trust with exposure and my reassurances Brook will eventually not run away from strange sounds And I trust with reassurances from God SHe will help us find the courage to not dash away from the hard sounds and issues of our world but instead to stay put find ways to be Godrsquos faithful people and thereby bring hope energy and a commitment to resolve the scary parts of our world
(Continued on page 2)
So I hope we can as individuals and as a parish look and listen beyond what is frightening Find the deepest truth of all mdash that God is BIGGER than anything we find full of doom and gloom And being
(Continued from page 1)
so reassured we can remain engaged and move beyond anxiety to find strength and joy that our God is that awesome And therefore we can do BIG things
mdash Flo Ledyard Rector
Get out your kilt and practice your jig for
Bagpipe Sunday on November 17
We welcome the John F Nicoll Pipe Band who will play during our 1030 am service and perform a concert after the service
On All Saintrsquos Sunday (November 3) we remember those who died
during the past year
Our celebration of the Holy Eucharist for
Thanksgiving takes place in the Church at 1030 am
on Thursday November 28
Christmas Eve Pageant by Kathleen Schotto
H ello all I enjoyed coordinating last yearrsquos Christmas pageant when I was your intern so much that I am returning for an
encore I hope that many of the children (and even some others) will join in on the fun There will be plenty of parts both speaking and nonspeaking to accommodate anyone who wants to participate And there is no need to be able to read or to memorize lines
Here are the details The service will take place at 400 pm on Christmas Eve and the kids will need to be there between 315 and 330 pm There will be snacks available There will be one practice coordinated for December 22 after the 1030am service to do a brief run-through I will send out scripts in advance
Please let me know if your kids are available and interested in this adventure This includes not only your kids but grandkids friends of kids neighborhood kids cousins nieces nephewswe welcome all I will be at St Bartholomewrsquos for church on November 24 and December 1 and you can let me know there or send me an email at kmschottoyahoocom
mdash Last year Kathleen was our DOV (Discerning Ordained Vocation) Intern currently she is a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary back here for the pageant
Music Notes
T he St Bartholomewrsquos Handbell Choir rehearses on the 1st and 3rd Monday of
the month If you are middle school age or older come and join us for an
exciting year of ringing No prior musical experience is needed Contact Willis
Keeling at 410-947-5507 for more information
Meanwhile mark your calendars for the next of the choirrsquos offerings to the community
Sunday December 8 at 500 pm Handelrsquos Messiah Part I
A musical gem for the season performed by the St Bartholomew Choir and friends with guest soloists and orchestra of period instruments
mdash Ted is Organist and Choirmaster
by Ted Davis
On Sunday October 20 we were a blazing beacon in our community as our St Bartholomew Choir offered a beautiful Choral Evensong liturgy While it was gray and rainy outside the nave of St Bartholomewrsquos was bright and warm with our choir and organ offering sung praise and prayer
Following Evensong we heard a brilliant performance by two ldquorising starrdquo young concert organists Jordan Prescott and Paul Byssainthe both graduate students at the Peabody Conservatory
The choir has lovingly offered this gift bi-annually since 2004 and their love of this offering together with the community that has gathered for them suggests this gift will continue Keep an eye out for the next Choral Evensong late winter
On the Shortest Day Shared by Janet Aldrich
Wersquore more than a month from the shortest day of the year but there is definitely a discernible turning to our morningevening stretches of light Like the Spirit however the Light will only keep appearinghellipappearing again and again as ldquoa lamp in every window and nests of starsrdquo leading us on into lifersquos seasonshelliphellip
At almost four in the afternoon the wind picks up and sifts through the golden woods
The tree trunks bronze and redden branches on fire in the heavy sky that flickers
with the disappearing sun I wonder what I owe the fading day why I keep
my place at this dark desk by the window measuring the force of the wind gauging
how long a certain cloud will hold that pink edge that even now has slipped into gray
Quickly the lights are appearing a lamp in every window and nests of stars
on the rooftops Ladders lean against the hills and people climb rung by rung into the night
~~ by Joyce Sutphen
Vestry Highlights
At their October 15 2019 meeting the Vestry
Approved Quarterly Treasurerrsquos Reports
Agreed to an amended tree removal proposal
Moved to approve a hazmat survey by VIH LLC
Heard a Stewardship Campaign update
Received an update from the Invite Welcome and Connect Task Forces
Heard a report from the CEEPTrinity Wall Street conference
Planned for a Mutual Ministry Review for October 27
The next meeting scheduled November 19 will take place in the Parish House A light supper is served at 615 pm and the meeting begins at 630 pm
All Vestry meetings are open and all members and friends are welcome to attend
A Display of Love by Dan and Audrey Chambers
W e love the Blessing of the Animals service We love it for many reasons First the love our companion
animals show us each day is a lot like Godrsquos unwavering and unconditional love for us Second our
companion animals are a daily presence in our lives and they deserve a special service in their honor Third the service is a reminder that we must be good stewards of their lives in the same way we are responsible for
being the best possible stewards we can be for all of creation Finally it is a fun service The people that
participate are there because they love their animals And their animals love them Itrsquos a simple display of love
The service was held on Saturday October 5 in our church courtyard We had 11 humans and 7 animals
including guests from the community
Comfort Joy and Humility
evangelist Additionally while Ron is very active in
his home church Tina has never mentioned any affiliation with a church or religion However Godrsquos
will be done and the shawls were sent
I received the following note from Tina
Dana
The beautiful prayer shawl arrived today Thank you so
much What a selfless thing these ladies are doing in
creating these lovely shawls I am reminded of my
grandmother who would crochet blankets for all the new
babies in the family
In addition to the note Tinarsquos direct supervisor called
me to provide an update on her work status and
concluded the call by stating ldquoTina broke down in
tears when she received the Prayer Shawl She plans to
wear the shawl to her treatmentsrdquo
1 Peter 410 mdash Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Godrsquos
grace in its various forms
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Dana Rose
T he Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of deeply spiritual and talented folks who knit and
crochet original shawls for our fellow St B
congregants extended families friends of friends and
neighbors
I am somewhat of a ldquofrequent flyerrdquo when it comes to
securing Prayer Shawls for people in need for I have
personally witnessed the joy comfort and humility
these beautiful shawls bring to those who are suffering
Over the last six months I have found myself twice in
Florsquos office to select a Prayer Shawl for colleagues on
my team at work who have been diagnosed with
cancer The first person for whom I made that
journey is Ron a middle-aged father of three who fell
and was injured while refereeing a soccer game His original diagnosis was a fractured back however
further tests revealed myeloma Tina the second
work colleague is a forty-something mother of three
who was diagnosed with breast cancer following a
routine mammogram within several weeks she
underwent the required surgery
I was a little hesitant to send Prayer Shawls to my
associates My doubts stemmed from the fact that I am their manager and I am also a very reserved
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
So I hope we can as individuals and as a parish look and listen beyond what is frightening Find the deepest truth of all mdash that God is BIGGER than anything we find full of doom and gloom And being
(Continued from page 1)
so reassured we can remain engaged and move beyond anxiety to find strength and joy that our God is that awesome And therefore we can do BIG things
mdash Flo Ledyard Rector
Get out your kilt and practice your jig for
Bagpipe Sunday on November 17
We welcome the John F Nicoll Pipe Band who will play during our 1030 am service and perform a concert after the service
On All Saintrsquos Sunday (November 3) we remember those who died
during the past year
Our celebration of the Holy Eucharist for
Thanksgiving takes place in the Church at 1030 am
on Thursday November 28
Christmas Eve Pageant by Kathleen Schotto
H ello all I enjoyed coordinating last yearrsquos Christmas pageant when I was your intern so much that I am returning for an
encore I hope that many of the children (and even some others) will join in on the fun There will be plenty of parts both speaking and nonspeaking to accommodate anyone who wants to participate And there is no need to be able to read or to memorize lines
Here are the details The service will take place at 400 pm on Christmas Eve and the kids will need to be there between 315 and 330 pm There will be snacks available There will be one practice coordinated for December 22 after the 1030am service to do a brief run-through I will send out scripts in advance
Please let me know if your kids are available and interested in this adventure This includes not only your kids but grandkids friends of kids neighborhood kids cousins nieces nephewswe welcome all I will be at St Bartholomewrsquos for church on November 24 and December 1 and you can let me know there or send me an email at kmschottoyahoocom
mdash Last year Kathleen was our DOV (Discerning Ordained Vocation) Intern currently she is a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary back here for the pageant
Music Notes
T he St Bartholomewrsquos Handbell Choir rehearses on the 1st and 3rd Monday of
the month If you are middle school age or older come and join us for an
exciting year of ringing No prior musical experience is needed Contact Willis
Keeling at 410-947-5507 for more information
Meanwhile mark your calendars for the next of the choirrsquos offerings to the community
Sunday December 8 at 500 pm Handelrsquos Messiah Part I
A musical gem for the season performed by the St Bartholomew Choir and friends with guest soloists and orchestra of period instruments
mdash Ted is Organist and Choirmaster
by Ted Davis
On Sunday October 20 we were a blazing beacon in our community as our St Bartholomew Choir offered a beautiful Choral Evensong liturgy While it was gray and rainy outside the nave of St Bartholomewrsquos was bright and warm with our choir and organ offering sung praise and prayer
Following Evensong we heard a brilliant performance by two ldquorising starrdquo young concert organists Jordan Prescott and Paul Byssainthe both graduate students at the Peabody Conservatory
The choir has lovingly offered this gift bi-annually since 2004 and their love of this offering together with the community that has gathered for them suggests this gift will continue Keep an eye out for the next Choral Evensong late winter
On the Shortest Day Shared by Janet Aldrich
Wersquore more than a month from the shortest day of the year but there is definitely a discernible turning to our morningevening stretches of light Like the Spirit however the Light will only keep appearinghellipappearing again and again as ldquoa lamp in every window and nests of starsrdquo leading us on into lifersquos seasonshelliphellip
At almost four in the afternoon the wind picks up and sifts through the golden woods
The tree trunks bronze and redden branches on fire in the heavy sky that flickers
with the disappearing sun I wonder what I owe the fading day why I keep
my place at this dark desk by the window measuring the force of the wind gauging
how long a certain cloud will hold that pink edge that even now has slipped into gray
Quickly the lights are appearing a lamp in every window and nests of stars
on the rooftops Ladders lean against the hills and people climb rung by rung into the night
~~ by Joyce Sutphen
Vestry Highlights
At their October 15 2019 meeting the Vestry
Approved Quarterly Treasurerrsquos Reports
Agreed to an amended tree removal proposal
Moved to approve a hazmat survey by VIH LLC
Heard a Stewardship Campaign update
Received an update from the Invite Welcome and Connect Task Forces
Heard a report from the CEEPTrinity Wall Street conference
Planned for a Mutual Ministry Review for October 27
The next meeting scheduled November 19 will take place in the Parish House A light supper is served at 615 pm and the meeting begins at 630 pm
All Vestry meetings are open and all members and friends are welcome to attend
A Display of Love by Dan and Audrey Chambers
W e love the Blessing of the Animals service We love it for many reasons First the love our companion
animals show us each day is a lot like Godrsquos unwavering and unconditional love for us Second our
companion animals are a daily presence in our lives and they deserve a special service in their honor Third the service is a reminder that we must be good stewards of their lives in the same way we are responsible for
being the best possible stewards we can be for all of creation Finally it is a fun service The people that
participate are there because they love their animals And their animals love them Itrsquos a simple display of love
The service was held on Saturday October 5 in our church courtyard We had 11 humans and 7 animals
including guests from the community
Comfort Joy and Humility
evangelist Additionally while Ron is very active in
his home church Tina has never mentioned any affiliation with a church or religion However Godrsquos
will be done and the shawls were sent
I received the following note from Tina
Dana
The beautiful prayer shawl arrived today Thank you so
much What a selfless thing these ladies are doing in
creating these lovely shawls I am reminded of my
grandmother who would crochet blankets for all the new
babies in the family
In addition to the note Tinarsquos direct supervisor called
me to provide an update on her work status and
concluded the call by stating ldquoTina broke down in
tears when she received the Prayer Shawl She plans to
wear the shawl to her treatmentsrdquo
1 Peter 410 mdash Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Godrsquos
grace in its various forms
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Dana Rose
T he Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of deeply spiritual and talented folks who knit and
crochet original shawls for our fellow St B
congregants extended families friends of friends and
neighbors
I am somewhat of a ldquofrequent flyerrdquo when it comes to
securing Prayer Shawls for people in need for I have
personally witnessed the joy comfort and humility
these beautiful shawls bring to those who are suffering
Over the last six months I have found myself twice in
Florsquos office to select a Prayer Shawl for colleagues on
my team at work who have been diagnosed with
cancer The first person for whom I made that
journey is Ron a middle-aged father of three who fell
and was injured while refereeing a soccer game His original diagnosis was a fractured back however
further tests revealed myeloma Tina the second
work colleague is a forty-something mother of three
who was diagnosed with breast cancer following a
routine mammogram within several weeks she
underwent the required surgery
I was a little hesitant to send Prayer Shawls to my
associates My doubts stemmed from the fact that I am their manager and I am also a very reserved
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Our celebration of the Holy Eucharist for
Thanksgiving takes place in the Church at 1030 am
on Thursday November 28
Christmas Eve Pageant by Kathleen Schotto
H ello all I enjoyed coordinating last yearrsquos Christmas pageant when I was your intern so much that I am returning for an
encore I hope that many of the children (and even some others) will join in on the fun There will be plenty of parts both speaking and nonspeaking to accommodate anyone who wants to participate And there is no need to be able to read or to memorize lines
Here are the details The service will take place at 400 pm on Christmas Eve and the kids will need to be there between 315 and 330 pm There will be snacks available There will be one practice coordinated for December 22 after the 1030am service to do a brief run-through I will send out scripts in advance
Please let me know if your kids are available and interested in this adventure This includes not only your kids but grandkids friends of kids neighborhood kids cousins nieces nephewswe welcome all I will be at St Bartholomewrsquos for church on November 24 and December 1 and you can let me know there or send me an email at kmschottoyahoocom
mdash Last year Kathleen was our DOV (Discerning Ordained Vocation) Intern currently she is a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary back here for the pageant
Music Notes
T he St Bartholomewrsquos Handbell Choir rehearses on the 1st and 3rd Monday of
the month If you are middle school age or older come and join us for an
exciting year of ringing No prior musical experience is needed Contact Willis
Keeling at 410-947-5507 for more information
Meanwhile mark your calendars for the next of the choirrsquos offerings to the community
Sunday December 8 at 500 pm Handelrsquos Messiah Part I
A musical gem for the season performed by the St Bartholomew Choir and friends with guest soloists and orchestra of period instruments
mdash Ted is Organist and Choirmaster
by Ted Davis
On Sunday October 20 we were a blazing beacon in our community as our St Bartholomew Choir offered a beautiful Choral Evensong liturgy While it was gray and rainy outside the nave of St Bartholomewrsquos was bright and warm with our choir and organ offering sung praise and prayer
Following Evensong we heard a brilliant performance by two ldquorising starrdquo young concert organists Jordan Prescott and Paul Byssainthe both graduate students at the Peabody Conservatory
The choir has lovingly offered this gift bi-annually since 2004 and their love of this offering together with the community that has gathered for them suggests this gift will continue Keep an eye out for the next Choral Evensong late winter
On the Shortest Day Shared by Janet Aldrich
Wersquore more than a month from the shortest day of the year but there is definitely a discernible turning to our morningevening stretches of light Like the Spirit however the Light will only keep appearinghellipappearing again and again as ldquoa lamp in every window and nests of starsrdquo leading us on into lifersquos seasonshelliphellip
At almost four in the afternoon the wind picks up and sifts through the golden woods
The tree trunks bronze and redden branches on fire in the heavy sky that flickers
with the disappearing sun I wonder what I owe the fading day why I keep
my place at this dark desk by the window measuring the force of the wind gauging
how long a certain cloud will hold that pink edge that even now has slipped into gray
Quickly the lights are appearing a lamp in every window and nests of stars
on the rooftops Ladders lean against the hills and people climb rung by rung into the night
~~ by Joyce Sutphen
Vestry Highlights
At their October 15 2019 meeting the Vestry
Approved Quarterly Treasurerrsquos Reports
Agreed to an amended tree removal proposal
Moved to approve a hazmat survey by VIH LLC
Heard a Stewardship Campaign update
Received an update from the Invite Welcome and Connect Task Forces
Heard a report from the CEEPTrinity Wall Street conference
Planned for a Mutual Ministry Review for October 27
The next meeting scheduled November 19 will take place in the Parish House A light supper is served at 615 pm and the meeting begins at 630 pm
All Vestry meetings are open and all members and friends are welcome to attend
A Display of Love by Dan and Audrey Chambers
W e love the Blessing of the Animals service We love it for many reasons First the love our companion
animals show us each day is a lot like Godrsquos unwavering and unconditional love for us Second our
companion animals are a daily presence in our lives and they deserve a special service in their honor Third the service is a reminder that we must be good stewards of their lives in the same way we are responsible for
being the best possible stewards we can be for all of creation Finally it is a fun service The people that
participate are there because they love their animals And their animals love them Itrsquos a simple display of love
The service was held on Saturday October 5 in our church courtyard We had 11 humans and 7 animals
including guests from the community
Comfort Joy and Humility
evangelist Additionally while Ron is very active in
his home church Tina has never mentioned any affiliation with a church or religion However Godrsquos
will be done and the shawls were sent
I received the following note from Tina
Dana
The beautiful prayer shawl arrived today Thank you so
much What a selfless thing these ladies are doing in
creating these lovely shawls I am reminded of my
grandmother who would crochet blankets for all the new
babies in the family
In addition to the note Tinarsquos direct supervisor called
me to provide an update on her work status and
concluded the call by stating ldquoTina broke down in
tears when she received the Prayer Shawl She plans to
wear the shawl to her treatmentsrdquo
1 Peter 410 mdash Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Godrsquos
grace in its various forms
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Dana Rose
T he Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of deeply spiritual and talented folks who knit and
crochet original shawls for our fellow St B
congregants extended families friends of friends and
neighbors
I am somewhat of a ldquofrequent flyerrdquo when it comes to
securing Prayer Shawls for people in need for I have
personally witnessed the joy comfort and humility
these beautiful shawls bring to those who are suffering
Over the last six months I have found myself twice in
Florsquos office to select a Prayer Shawl for colleagues on
my team at work who have been diagnosed with
cancer The first person for whom I made that
journey is Ron a middle-aged father of three who fell
and was injured while refereeing a soccer game His original diagnosis was a fractured back however
further tests revealed myeloma Tina the second
work colleague is a forty-something mother of three
who was diagnosed with breast cancer following a
routine mammogram within several weeks she
underwent the required surgery
I was a little hesitant to send Prayer Shawls to my
associates My doubts stemmed from the fact that I am their manager and I am also a very reserved
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Music Notes
T he St Bartholomewrsquos Handbell Choir rehearses on the 1st and 3rd Monday of
the month If you are middle school age or older come and join us for an
exciting year of ringing No prior musical experience is needed Contact Willis
Keeling at 410-947-5507 for more information
Meanwhile mark your calendars for the next of the choirrsquos offerings to the community
Sunday December 8 at 500 pm Handelrsquos Messiah Part I
A musical gem for the season performed by the St Bartholomew Choir and friends with guest soloists and orchestra of period instruments
mdash Ted is Organist and Choirmaster
by Ted Davis
On Sunday October 20 we were a blazing beacon in our community as our St Bartholomew Choir offered a beautiful Choral Evensong liturgy While it was gray and rainy outside the nave of St Bartholomewrsquos was bright and warm with our choir and organ offering sung praise and prayer
Following Evensong we heard a brilliant performance by two ldquorising starrdquo young concert organists Jordan Prescott and Paul Byssainthe both graduate students at the Peabody Conservatory
The choir has lovingly offered this gift bi-annually since 2004 and their love of this offering together with the community that has gathered for them suggests this gift will continue Keep an eye out for the next Choral Evensong late winter
On the Shortest Day Shared by Janet Aldrich
Wersquore more than a month from the shortest day of the year but there is definitely a discernible turning to our morningevening stretches of light Like the Spirit however the Light will only keep appearinghellipappearing again and again as ldquoa lamp in every window and nests of starsrdquo leading us on into lifersquos seasonshelliphellip
At almost four in the afternoon the wind picks up and sifts through the golden woods
The tree trunks bronze and redden branches on fire in the heavy sky that flickers
with the disappearing sun I wonder what I owe the fading day why I keep
my place at this dark desk by the window measuring the force of the wind gauging
how long a certain cloud will hold that pink edge that even now has slipped into gray
Quickly the lights are appearing a lamp in every window and nests of stars
on the rooftops Ladders lean against the hills and people climb rung by rung into the night
~~ by Joyce Sutphen
Vestry Highlights
At their October 15 2019 meeting the Vestry
Approved Quarterly Treasurerrsquos Reports
Agreed to an amended tree removal proposal
Moved to approve a hazmat survey by VIH LLC
Heard a Stewardship Campaign update
Received an update from the Invite Welcome and Connect Task Forces
Heard a report from the CEEPTrinity Wall Street conference
Planned for a Mutual Ministry Review for October 27
The next meeting scheduled November 19 will take place in the Parish House A light supper is served at 615 pm and the meeting begins at 630 pm
All Vestry meetings are open and all members and friends are welcome to attend
A Display of Love by Dan and Audrey Chambers
W e love the Blessing of the Animals service We love it for many reasons First the love our companion
animals show us each day is a lot like Godrsquos unwavering and unconditional love for us Second our
companion animals are a daily presence in our lives and they deserve a special service in their honor Third the service is a reminder that we must be good stewards of their lives in the same way we are responsible for
being the best possible stewards we can be for all of creation Finally it is a fun service The people that
participate are there because they love their animals And their animals love them Itrsquos a simple display of love
The service was held on Saturday October 5 in our church courtyard We had 11 humans and 7 animals
including guests from the community
Comfort Joy and Humility
evangelist Additionally while Ron is very active in
his home church Tina has never mentioned any affiliation with a church or religion However Godrsquos
will be done and the shawls were sent
I received the following note from Tina
Dana
The beautiful prayer shawl arrived today Thank you so
much What a selfless thing these ladies are doing in
creating these lovely shawls I am reminded of my
grandmother who would crochet blankets for all the new
babies in the family
In addition to the note Tinarsquos direct supervisor called
me to provide an update on her work status and
concluded the call by stating ldquoTina broke down in
tears when she received the Prayer Shawl She plans to
wear the shawl to her treatmentsrdquo
1 Peter 410 mdash Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Godrsquos
grace in its various forms
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Dana Rose
T he Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of deeply spiritual and talented folks who knit and
crochet original shawls for our fellow St B
congregants extended families friends of friends and
neighbors
I am somewhat of a ldquofrequent flyerrdquo when it comes to
securing Prayer Shawls for people in need for I have
personally witnessed the joy comfort and humility
these beautiful shawls bring to those who are suffering
Over the last six months I have found myself twice in
Florsquos office to select a Prayer Shawl for colleagues on
my team at work who have been diagnosed with
cancer The first person for whom I made that
journey is Ron a middle-aged father of three who fell
and was injured while refereeing a soccer game His original diagnosis was a fractured back however
further tests revealed myeloma Tina the second
work colleague is a forty-something mother of three
who was diagnosed with breast cancer following a
routine mammogram within several weeks she
underwent the required surgery
I was a little hesitant to send Prayer Shawls to my
associates My doubts stemmed from the fact that I am their manager and I am also a very reserved
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
On the Shortest Day Shared by Janet Aldrich
Wersquore more than a month from the shortest day of the year but there is definitely a discernible turning to our morningevening stretches of light Like the Spirit however the Light will only keep appearinghellipappearing again and again as ldquoa lamp in every window and nests of starsrdquo leading us on into lifersquos seasonshelliphellip
At almost four in the afternoon the wind picks up and sifts through the golden woods
The tree trunks bronze and redden branches on fire in the heavy sky that flickers
with the disappearing sun I wonder what I owe the fading day why I keep
my place at this dark desk by the window measuring the force of the wind gauging
how long a certain cloud will hold that pink edge that even now has slipped into gray
Quickly the lights are appearing a lamp in every window and nests of stars
on the rooftops Ladders lean against the hills and people climb rung by rung into the night
~~ by Joyce Sutphen
Vestry Highlights
At their October 15 2019 meeting the Vestry
Approved Quarterly Treasurerrsquos Reports
Agreed to an amended tree removal proposal
Moved to approve a hazmat survey by VIH LLC
Heard a Stewardship Campaign update
Received an update from the Invite Welcome and Connect Task Forces
Heard a report from the CEEPTrinity Wall Street conference
Planned for a Mutual Ministry Review for October 27
The next meeting scheduled November 19 will take place in the Parish House A light supper is served at 615 pm and the meeting begins at 630 pm
All Vestry meetings are open and all members and friends are welcome to attend
A Display of Love by Dan and Audrey Chambers
W e love the Blessing of the Animals service We love it for many reasons First the love our companion
animals show us each day is a lot like Godrsquos unwavering and unconditional love for us Second our
companion animals are a daily presence in our lives and they deserve a special service in their honor Third the service is a reminder that we must be good stewards of their lives in the same way we are responsible for
being the best possible stewards we can be for all of creation Finally it is a fun service The people that
participate are there because they love their animals And their animals love them Itrsquos a simple display of love
The service was held on Saturday October 5 in our church courtyard We had 11 humans and 7 animals
including guests from the community
Comfort Joy and Humility
evangelist Additionally while Ron is very active in
his home church Tina has never mentioned any affiliation with a church or religion However Godrsquos
will be done and the shawls were sent
I received the following note from Tina
Dana
The beautiful prayer shawl arrived today Thank you so
much What a selfless thing these ladies are doing in
creating these lovely shawls I am reminded of my
grandmother who would crochet blankets for all the new
babies in the family
In addition to the note Tinarsquos direct supervisor called
me to provide an update on her work status and
concluded the call by stating ldquoTina broke down in
tears when she received the Prayer Shawl She plans to
wear the shawl to her treatmentsrdquo
1 Peter 410 mdash Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Godrsquos
grace in its various forms
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Dana Rose
T he Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of deeply spiritual and talented folks who knit and
crochet original shawls for our fellow St B
congregants extended families friends of friends and
neighbors
I am somewhat of a ldquofrequent flyerrdquo when it comes to
securing Prayer Shawls for people in need for I have
personally witnessed the joy comfort and humility
these beautiful shawls bring to those who are suffering
Over the last six months I have found myself twice in
Florsquos office to select a Prayer Shawl for colleagues on
my team at work who have been diagnosed with
cancer The first person for whom I made that
journey is Ron a middle-aged father of three who fell
and was injured while refereeing a soccer game His original diagnosis was a fractured back however
further tests revealed myeloma Tina the second
work colleague is a forty-something mother of three
who was diagnosed with breast cancer following a
routine mammogram within several weeks she
underwent the required surgery
I was a little hesitant to send Prayer Shawls to my
associates My doubts stemmed from the fact that I am their manager and I am also a very reserved
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Vestry Highlights
At their October 15 2019 meeting the Vestry
Approved Quarterly Treasurerrsquos Reports
Agreed to an amended tree removal proposal
Moved to approve a hazmat survey by VIH LLC
Heard a Stewardship Campaign update
Received an update from the Invite Welcome and Connect Task Forces
Heard a report from the CEEPTrinity Wall Street conference
Planned for a Mutual Ministry Review for October 27
The next meeting scheduled November 19 will take place in the Parish House A light supper is served at 615 pm and the meeting begins at 630 pm
All Vestry meetings are open and all members and friends are welcome to attend
A Display of Love by Dan and Audrey Chambers
W e love the Blessing of the Animals service We love it for many reasons First the love our companion
animals show us each day is a lot like Godrsquos unwavering and unconditional love for us Second our
companion animals are a daily presence in our lives and they deserve a special service in their honor Third the service is a reminder that we must be good stewards of their lives in the same way we are responsible for
being the best possible stewards we can be for all of creation Finally it is a fun service The people that
participate are there because they love their animals And their animals love them Itrsquos a simple display of love
The service was held on Saturday October 5 in our church courtyard We had 11 humans and 7 animals
including guests from the community
Comfort Joy and Humility
evangelist Additionally while Ron is very active in
his home church Tina has never mentioned any affiliation with a church or religion However Godrsquos
will be done and the shawls were sent
I received the following note from Tina
Dana
The beautiful prayer shawl arrived today Thank you so
much What a selfless thing these ladies are doing in
creating these lovely shawls I am reminded of my
grandmother who would crochet blankets for all the new
babies in the family
In addition to the note Tinarsquos direct supervisor called
me to provide an update on her work status and
concluded the call by stating ldquoTina broke down in
tears when she received the Prayer Shawl She plans to
wear the shawl to her treatmentsrdquo
1 Peter 410 mdash Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Godrsquos
grace in its various forms
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Dana Rose
T he Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of deeply spiritual and talented folks who knit and
crochet original shawls for our fellow St B
congregants extended families friends of friends and
neighbors
I am somewhat of a ldquofrequent flyerrdquo when it comes to
securing Prayer Shawls for people in need for I have
personally witnessed the joy comfort and humility
these beautiful shawls bring to those who are suffering
Over the last six months I have found myself twice in
Florsquos office to select a Prayer Shawl for colleagues on
my team at work who have been diagnosed with
cancer The first person for whom I made that
journey is Ron a middle-aged father of three who fell
and was injured while refereeing a soccer game His original diagnosis was a fractured back however
further tests revealed myeloma Tina the second
work colleague is a forty-something mother of three
who was diagnosed with breast cancer following a
routine mammogram within several weeks she
underwent the required surgery
I was a little hesitant to send Prayer Shawls to my
associates My doubts stemmed from the fact that I am their manager and I am also a very reserved
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Comfort Joy and Humility
evangelist Additionally while Ron is very active in
his home church Tina has never mentioned any affiliation with a church or religion However Godrsquos
will be done and the shawls were sent
I received the following note from Tina
Dana
The beautiful prayer shawl arrived today Thank you so
much What a selfless thing these ladies are doing in
creating these lovely shawls I am reminded of my
grandmother who would crochet blankets for all the new
babies in the family
In addition to the note Tinarsquos direct supervisor called
me to provide an update on her work status and
concluded the call by stating ldquoTina broke down in
tears when she received the Prayer Shawl She plans to
wear the shawl to her treatmentsrdquo
1 Peter 410 mdash Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Godrsquos
grace in its various forms
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry
by Dana Rose
T he Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of deeply spiritual and talented folks who knit and
crochet original shawls for our fellow St B
congregants extended families friends of friends and
neighbors
I am somewhat of a ldquofrequent flyerrdquo when it comes to
securing Prayer Shawls for people in need for I have
personally witnessed the joy comfort and humility
these beautiful shawls bring to those who are suffering
Over the last six months I have found myself twice in
Florsquos office to select a Prayer Shawl for colleagues on
my team at work who have been diagnosed with
cancer The first person for whom I made that
journey is Ron a middle-aged father of three who fell
and was injured while refereeing a soccer game His original diagnosis was a fractured back however
further tests revealed myeloma Tina the second
work colleague is a forty-something mother of three
who was diagnosed with breast cancer following a
routine mammogram within several weeks she
underwent the required surgery
I was a little hesitant to send Prayer Shawls to my
associates My doubts stemmed from the fact that I am their manager and I am also a very reserved
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Prayer Shawls Group and Sewing Bees
by Jean Storrs
T he Prayer Shawls Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 700 to 900 pm
in the Parish House Library We craft shawls and prayer squares to give to parishioners and 40 West clients in need of comfort The shawls are a tangible
hug folks can keep with them all the timemdasha tangible reminder of our love and care for them and Godrsquos love and care for them Knitters and crocheters of any age and ability are welcome
S t Brsquos Sewing Bees meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
200 to 400 pm at the Hardy home for crafting and fellowship Any sort of handwork is encouragedmdashknitting quilting cross-stitch scrapbooking etc
For information about the Prayer Shawls Group and the St Brsquos Sewing Bees please contact Jean Storrs at 410-869-7273 or aandjmindspringcom
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Special Menrsquos Breakfast mdash Saturday November 9 at 900 am
ldquoThat they all may be onerdquo (John1721)
by Peter Griffin
P lease join in welcoming The Rev Timothy H Grayson Rector of the Church of the Messiah in
northeast Baltimore at the Menrsquos Breakfast in the Parish House on Saturday November 9 from 900 to 1100 am (Please note the change in time)
Many know The Rev Tim from his dynamic leadership of last Februaryrsquos Menrsquos Retreat In his presentation and discussion The Rev Tim will bring insights from his sabbatical travels to Holy Cross Monastery in West Park New York the Holy Land and New Zealandmdashhis home country He remarked that his most powerful experiences included ldquoTaking the time to talk with others along the way to understand where they have come from where they are going and what their hopes and dreams are similarly can lead to an encounter with Christ in our midstrdquo
The Rev Tim chose the above scripture and describes his plans for breakfast as follows
ldquoJesus spoke of his desire that all people might be united in their love for one another as he and his Father were of one mind and Spirit In this time of increasing divisiveness in our country where bigotry intolerance and the impulse to attack rather than listen respectfully to the views of others has become the norm what might it mean for us to live into Jesusrsquo dream for his followersrdquo
The Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast Group from Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville will join us in hosting breakfast Wersquove had two previous joint breakfasts at Salem but they want to visit us Four men from St Brsquos participate in the Salem group or have made a presentation Please invite men from St Brsquos and other friends to attend We hope to have a tentative count of attendance by Monday November 4 so if you plan to come please RSVP to ppgriffin2verizonnet (And if you are able come but didnrsquot RSVP please come anyway) Our own Pam Hall will prepare an expanded menu and serve beginning at 900 am So please attend bring friends meet our guests and get settled in by 900 am
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
2020 Womenrsquos Retreat led by Katharine Armentrout
and Flo Ledyard
St Bartholomewrsquos Church Womenrsquos Retreat
January 31 ndash February 2 2020 at the Claggett Center
AND THE TRUTH IS
ldquoWhat is truthrdquo Or so Pilate asked Jesus They could not agree And it seems even harder to define truth today But does our faith teach some intrinsic truths about truth Can our faith in a time of flexible parameters about truth help us find a deeper and more pervasive ldquotruthrdquo to guide and sustain us Can we reach for truths that are constant and non-negotiable
Or does that actually scare you Sometimes we want truth that is clear but maybe not always
The Gospel according to John says ldquoWe have known forever that the truth makes us freerdquo What would that feel like
Come join us for a weekend of story-telling Scripture study and see if you can find what the ldquotruthrdquo is It actually might matter
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host Is anyone interested in an opportunity to connect and converse with church membersfriends and welcome newcomers and guest Coffee hour is a popular time here at St Brsquos for fellowship Simplicity is the standard but some members enjoy providing something more elaborate Everyone always enjoys these special treats during this time and it is our pleasure to experience all the different types of treats and dishes
Kitchen Helper 1 Help to set up and clean up after affairs 2 Prepare food working together with other staff members to
prepare meals or lite refreshments 3 Assist other staff members to help bring in kitchen items
and supplies 4 Make sure that the use of the kitchen is both convenient and
safe for all
Interested Please contact Sharon Selleck (scobleselleckgmailcom or 301-
538-7160) or Pam Hall (HallPamela54yahoocom or 443-826-2573)
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Faith Forum SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR OLDER YOUTH amp ADULTS
From 915 to 1015 am in the Parish House
A Personal Experience of Faith Forum
I am getting a great deal of insight out of the current discussions in Faith Forum about community who is at the table who is not and how we can invite others to the table The specific issue of who and how to invite others to our table at St Bartholomew is one which interests me greatly I have friends who for one reason or another have been hurt by the Church and have left the Church They have a love-hate relationship with the Church missing the Church but reminded of the hurt The discussions in the small groups have allowed others to share with me their experiences in inviting people to St Bartholomew which gives me great ideas of ways I can reach out to these friends
mdash Michael A Soderstrand
And here are some more opportunities coming up to enjoy
November 3 ldquoAnd I want to be one toordquo mdash An All Saintsrsquo Celebration It is the first Sunday of the month so we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast Bring something to share And while we munch away Janet Aldrich has planned a fun morning for us to explore various and sundry saints as we celebrate All Saints Sunday And even better there will be ways for all ages to share in the fun and learning So come one and all
November 10 The Drug Conundrum Prescription drugs are controversial They can be an amazing blessing and also a source of deep anguish Joe Twist has had a long professional career in pharmaceuticals So he has a deep and faithful care about this topic He will share with us his knowledge and perspective about this ever-present topic in the news and in most of our lives Come with your questions and concerns
November 17 A Reconciliation Litmus Test It is a Thanksgiving time of the year Soon we will gather with family and friends to give thanks for people and other important stuff But perhaps one of the most delightful moments of feeling really thankful is when we can celebrate a true moment of reconciliation But what makes that even possible Using a template from Christena Cleveland (creator of the Center for Justice and Renewal) we will explore what reconciliation is and how we actually can be reconciled It is not easy but when it is done right and well it can be such a relief Led by Flo who is a member of the State of Maryland Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity
November 24 Ingathering and Preparation of Thanksgiving Baskets As we bring in our Thanksgiving baskets with all of their contents we will use this time to assemble them Then after church we will be overjoyed if each of us could take a basket to deliver to a neighbor so their Thanksgiving will be full and joyous Come help assemble and then be embraced by an excited recipient
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Whatrsquos Happening in Childrenrsquos Word
Meanwhile Miss Jo Annersquos Elephants have also been learning many things Among other topics they have focused on Healing Parables and The Ten Lepers who were healed by Jesus and how one of them responded differently from the other nine after being healed Our Elephants are also practicing retention of the Bible verses taken from the Bible stories they discuss in class each week Their task between classes is to think about and remember a Bible verse from the previous weekrsquos lesson Miss JoAnne rewards her Elephants with a star for each verse learned and after they have learned five verses they earn a special prize Other activities in the Elephant classroom this past month have included making paper bag puppets playing Bible bingo planting seeds and acting out the Bible stories they have read and learned
A big Childrenrsquos Word thank you goes out to Janet Aldrich who has been helping Miss JoAnne in her Elephant classroom the past month Any others who feel the spirit move them are more than welcome to join the Elephants and Kangaroos each Sunday A lot of fun and learning is going on in those classrooms and there is plenty of that joy to share with others
mdash Steve is Chair of the Kidrsquos Council
by Steve Miller
O ur Childrenrsquos Word classrooms have been very busy (in a good way) since the new school year
kicked off last month
Miss Ebonyrsquos Kangaroo class has learned about how God is a healer by making a band aid collage They been especially focused on the idea of sharing and the many different ways we can share Godrsquos love through sharing words of encouragement by helping others and by sharing material things One way in which the Kangaroos put their learning into practice was through a coin scavenger hunt in which some children found more coins than others and those with more decided to share some of their bounty with those who found less One important lesson learned through this activity was that sharing is not always easy but it does always make everyone feel better Our Kangaroos are also learning to share in a much more global sense through a Beyond Now Inc giving project that Miss Ebony has started They made a Giving Box and will contribute coins to it at different times during the school year with the proceeds going to purchase much needed school supplies for children in Honduras
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
GROUP SCOOP
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 mdash Financial information is provided by John Schroeder Treasurer
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Financial Position as of September 30 2019 (continued)
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
St Brsquos Financial Status and Your Pledge by Michael Haynie
Below is St Bartholomewrsquos 2019 Financial Status as of 30 September
We are currently reflecting a deficit of -$21604 As you see from the chart above the budgeted deficit we had planned for year to date is almost double The significant decrease in the deficit is attributed in part to good stewardship of our finances by our Vestry committee leaders and staff understanding our financial situation A more resounding reason is members of our parish who have stepped up and made a pledge commitment to the church over the course of the last few months It will take us all to examine our faith and our own financial situation to determine if we can give more Pledging and open plate giving are the significant revenue opportunities Please consider Pledging for this year if you do not Pledge forms for 2019 are still available in the Tower Room
We understand that not everyone gives lsquoproportionallyrsquo throughout the year and that some may be expecting to make most of their pledges in the last quarter of the year As you receive and review your current statement indicating the status of your own pledge commitment we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to realize your full pledge commitment to St Brsquos for the year
At the same time you look to complete your pledge commitment for 2019 St Brsquos is beginning to look toward 2020 Which means we will be looking for you to make your pledge commitment for 2020 Yes our budget begins and ends with your pledges Please prayerfully consider what you can give for 2020 to support the ongoing ministries at St Brsquos
NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR PLEDGE BY WAY OF STOCK DONATIONS
For those members who prefer to donate stock to fulfill their pledge please be aware that due to recent increased federal regulation the volume and complexity of paperwork necessary to perform the transfers makes this process very time consuming Please start the paperwork as early as possible If you have any questions about the new regulatory process and how long this process may take please contact John DeVale our Assistant Treasurer for more information
mdash Michael is Chair of the Finance Committee
APPROVED BUDGET TOTAL YEAR
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME $538885 $404164 $413691
TOTAL EXPENSES $593707 $445280 $435295
DEFICIT $ (-54822) $ (-41168) $(-21604)
BUDGET PLEDGE AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR
YEAR TO DATE EXPECTED PLEDGE BUDGET AMOUNT
YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL PLEDGE
AMOUNT
Current Pledges $483185 $362389 $361793
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Project Jigsaw Update
Wersquore Making Progress
by Dave Murray and Nancy Nicaise
O
mdash Dave and Nancy are Co-Chairs of Project Jigsaw
An Update from the Landscape Committee
by Celeste Thurston
A
mdash Celeste is a Co-Chair of the Landscape Committee
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Outreach Committee News by Kim Flash
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
Sharing Our Abundance with Our Neighbors
Please consider delivering the basket you are donating It is an opportunity to connect with those in our community as well as being a big help to the
dayrsquos organizers All families receiving baskets live in 21229 and 21207
Delivery this year will be on Sunday
November 24th
mdash Kim is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee
by Kim Flash and the Outreach Committee
O nce again St Bartholomewrsquos has the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving baskets to
clients of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center and to Hope Harbor families Names are given to us by these two organizations and our support helps more than 58 families from our neighborhood enjoy a true holiday feast
Please watch the bulletin and look for information in the Parish House on signing up to donate a basket andor to be a delivery driver A list of suggested items will also be available in the Parish House
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Serving Meals at My Brotherrsquos Keeper by Genevieve Barrow Gongar
mdash Genevieve is a member of the Outreach Committee
I have worked with a number of students both at MCI
-J and MCI-W the womenrsquos prison Irsquove helped with Algebra Statistics and pre-Calculus Ive also helped
students with grammar and style in their writing
proctored a few exams for absent faculty and
sometimes just listened Itrsquos all been very fulfilling
and I highly recommend the experience
Goucher can use more volunteer tutors in a number
of fields including English and writing skills History
and Spanish language The next information session for tutors is at Goucher on November 3 at 100 pm
For more details visit wwwgouchereduGPEP
On November 26th PBS will broadcast ldquoCollege
Behind Barsrdquo which I for one will be watching See
httpswwwpbsorgkenburnscollege-behind-bars
by David McClellan
F ive years ago a friend suggested that I volunteer to be a math tutor in Goucher Colleges Prison
Education Program (GPEP) I started going down to
the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI
-J) on Wednesday evenings to help the students there
who were learning Algebra One of them was a man
named Kennard He was struggling which is not
really surprisingmdashmost of the students had not seen
math since high school Kennard kept at it and I helped him learn problem solving techniques and
study skills Halfway through the semester things
clicked for Kennard and he did well in the class He
took one more math class but didnt need much help
from me Still we talked when we could about many
things including the book he was writing
This past year four students in GPEP who had been released on parole received college degrees One of
those was Kennard who received a bachelorrsquos degree
in American Studies at Goucher College It has been
an honor working with him
Math Behind Bars
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
After Flea Market Sale
W
Celebrating Another Successful Crab Feast
by Anna Williams LCSW-C
O n Saturday October 5th Hope Harbor and 40 West Assistance and Referral
Center held their 6th annual Crab Feast There were over 300 hundred people in attendance The delicious buffet was provided by Monaghanrsquos Pub and the crabs provided by Harris Seafood were equally as good Those attending ate well danced to music provided by DJ Mike Jones and played a variety of games (wheel of chance gift card game money boards and the silent auction) There were also vendors selling their wares There was something for everyone and was a fun and relaxing evening
We want to thank everyone that makes this event possible This includes the boards and staff of both organizations local businesses that donate their goods and services and a host of volunteers who share their time and talent We could not do this without you All proceeds go to support the work of these two organizations and the many individuals and families we serve
We are beginning to plan next yearrsquos event If you would like to be part of the planning committee please reach out to Anna Williams at hopeharbor1yahoocom
See you next year
mdash Anna is Hope Harborrsquos Program Director
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Ceasefire Cookies Hats and Gloves
by Sheila Drummond-Camm
T
(Continued on page 24)
by Brigit Molony
A s we come into the winter months let us not forget our neighbors in 21229 We continue to provide positive life-affirming events in the Edmondson Village corridor and to be a beacon of hope and love
Last year there were 26 homicides in 21229 and as of October 6 there have been 16 with none over the last 7 weeks
Friday November 1 at 530 pm We will be giving out gloves and hats to children and adults at the rally along with cookies and cocoa on Edmondson Avenue at Allendale Please find a box in the Tower Room for donations of hats and gloves Cookie donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish House by Sunday October 27
Friday November 1 at 500 pm The Rev Canon Scott Slater will hold a Prayer Walk beginning at 5600 The Alameda
Sunday November 3 at 1230 pm Kingdom Life Church will host a prayer service outside their church at 125 North Hilton Street honoring those lost and praying for our neighborhood and our city
The Lord gives strength to His people the Lord blesses His people with peace Psalm 2911
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Take Time to Volunteer with Hope Harbor (continued)
mdash Sheila is Hope Harborrsquos Family Outreach Worker
(Continued from page 23)
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
40 West Assistance amp Referral Center Happenings
by Peggy McMillan
N ovember is here And with it comes leaves and wind and unfortunately the continued
presence of hunger for some of our Baltimore neighbors Thank goodness for 40 West It offered four chances for individuals to receive food in the month of October the 40 West Food Pantry the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Department of Social Services food boxes and the final Pantry on the Go produce drop of 2019 During November we offer the food pantry the government program known by its initials TEFAP and the Department of Social Services boxes Also during November 40 West will identify approximately fifty families in need of Thanksgiving baskets and members of St Brsquos will deliver them the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thank you to all the volunteers and to the Outreach Committee for sponsoring this event
Inside 40 West a lot has been happening as well As the result of a grant applied for by Glorius Sullivan and awarded to 40 West by the Department of Human Services we have new chairs in our lobby many new shelves in our large storage area and additional shelves in our smaller storage area known as the ldquoMartin Luther Kingrdquo room The new shelving enables us to increase the amount of food we can store and deliver to families in need
Forty West also purchased a new computer and monitor and all our computers have a new program for 40 West written and installed by St B parishioner John DeVale Thank you John It happened none too soon for the old computer and program crashed later the same day the new one was unveiled A big thanks goes out to Felicia Lovelett for her dedication in cleaning our data and preparing it for transfer to the new system and to Susan Lundin for communicating and detailing the specific needs of the future 40 West program to John Thank you all
Last of all in this month of Thanksgiving (and Gratitude) I want to offer sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make 40 West a reality Gretchen Parry and her crew who pick up hundreds of pounds of food at the Maryland Food Bank for TEFAP and sort the food at the monthly produce drop the many volunteers who help distribute the monthly produce the TEFAP volunteers the daily volunteers the Board of Directors the fund raisers (the amazing Crab Feast) the grant writers Carol Bailey Debbie McClellan and Glorius Sullivan and finally the Parish Administrator Maggie Caldwell Without all of you 40 West wouldnrsquot work Please continue to keep 40 West in your prayers Thank you
mdash Peggy is the Director of the 40 West Assistance and Referral Center
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St Brsquos
Lucy Marshall Doris Haughey Vince Marsiglia Don Yeager Donna Cartwright Janet Churchill David Schneider Shirley Nathan Pulliam Lenora Patterson Wyvetta Dupree Tony Creek Mike Knudsen Lib Shipley Irene Hardy Lillian Thomas Theresa Sexton Celia Vismale Alice Bassett-Jellema Doug Brookman Patrick Mellin Susan Davis Ray Zeigler Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Neva and Larry Brown Sandra DeSilva Sylvia Eastman Tim Wolf Tiger Watts 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients Hope Harbor partner families Heidi Theresa Thomas Meg and Shaun Kathy and Andy Angel John Allen John McElroy Lauren Hennessey Leah Ron Tadesse Goshima amp Zelleka Getahun and family Thames Pickett Eunice Shance Sarah Porter Stipano and Emma Otto Tex Rider Wyatt
Betz Carol Jones Jordan Gumby Scotty Kimble James Cooper Gregory Morton Warren Pulliam Joretha Langley Dashawn Webb Kathleen Lee Dorothea Simmons Kathie Goblirsch Trent Tabor Young Sam Rick Richardson Natalie Conway Jan Yvonne Alia Myles Jackson Raymond Benkoski Ann Lawler Van Wolf Josephine Sina Ann those in our midst who are unndash or under-employed amp the homeless AND any others we name at this time
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
St Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21229-1440 office phone 410-945-7263
Sunday Worship amp Formation
Holy Eucharist at 800 am and 1030 am
Sunday Christian Formation
Faith Forum for Adults and Older Youth 915mdash1015 am in the Parish House (During Faith Forum the Cribbery will be open for children up through grade 5)
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Age 3 (by 0901) mdash Grade 1 during the 1030 am service meet in the Chapel
Childrenrsquos Word for Children Grades 2mdash5 during the 1030 am service meet in the Parish House
Youth Group for Grades 6mdash12 Meet in the Youth House on Sundays from 500mdash630 pm
During Sunday Worship childcare is available for children up to age 5 in the Parish House from 1000 am-1215 pm
Weekday Worship amp Formation
Noonday Prayer is said every weekday and Saturdays at 12 noon in the Chapel
An interfaith Christian meditation group meets Mondays in the Chapel at 730 pm
For more information about our worship or programs please contact us at 410-945-7263 or officestbs-mdorg or visit wwwstbs-mdorg
