History of the Church since 1953 to present
Created by StBartsHistory on Jul 16, 2011
Last updated: 05/19/12 at 12:26 AM
Mother Joyce conducted her first official service as the new Rector of St. Bart's. Best quote of the day "WE DID IT!" -Mo Jo.
“Lord, open our minds, open our eyes, open our hearts, at this most precious start of our beginning.” Amen.
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The Children of St. Bart's, with help from several adults, put on a 10 minute drama of The Resurrection Story. WELL DONE EVERYONE!
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/pix_arc_sonrise.php
An English Tea Party was held on Palm Sunday in celebration and thanksgiving for Mother Debbie's ministry. We wish her and Don well in the future.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/pix_arc_debteaparty.php
After extensive discussion and prayer, the vestry has called Rev. Joyce Parry Moore as our new rector. Mother Joyce accepted our call on March 3rd and will begin her ministry here on Sunday April 22nd.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/jpmbio.html
St. Bartholomew's Youth Group is back up and running. All youth in grades 6 and up are invited on the third Sunday of each month to share fellowship and fun in the Parish Hall, from 5pm to 6pm.
The Profile and Search committee passed on two names to the Vestry. The search is almost over!
The Children of St. Bart's performed the traditional pageant of The Birth of Jesus Christ.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/pix_arc_epiphany12.php
In the Holy Bible, we read that the Virgin Mary, before becoming the future mother of Jesus Christ, was visited by an angel. Therefore, it seems appropriate during the season of Advent, in preparation for Christmas, to take a closer look at angels. The Rev. Debbie Low-Skinner will offer a three-week Christian Education class called Angels in the Bible and in Everyday Life. We will explore such topics as:
What are angels?
Who are the archangels?
What kind of angels make up the angelic hierarchy?
Where are angels mentioned in the Holy Bible?
Are angels still around today?
Classes are open to everyone and will be held on Sundays, December 4, 11, and 18 at 12:00-12:45 pm in the Rector’s Office
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/docs/Angels.pdf
The Profile and Search Committee (PSC) read through all applications and narrowed the field of applicants for new rector down to 6. The next step is phone interviews.
http://saintbartslivermore.com/rectorsearch.html
Ashley and John were confirmed on Saturday at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral.
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The Profile and Search Committee received 21 applicants for the position of new rector at St. Barts. WOW!
http://saintbartslivermore.com/rectorsearch.html
This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.
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Featuring six pieces danced by members of the Valley Dance Company. It was a lovely recital, brava!!
Saint Bartholomew's feast day is August 24th. Our feast in celebration of Saint Bartholomew is August 28th. Bring a side dish to share and enjoy Burgers and Hot Dogs from the grill as we celebrate St. Bart's Day and our 58th anniversary with a St.BartBQ in the courtyard.
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10:30am Holy Eucharist 11am Hamburgers & Hot Dogs and Games SHADOW CLIFFS REGIONAL PARK, SEVEN LIMBS PICNIC AREA Hamburgers/hot dogs are provided by the Deanery. Bring a side dish, dessert, and/or beverages to share Join with other Deanery members playing Frisbee toss, water balloon fights, baseball, three-legged race, & other games.
Delivery day for the 19th Annual Interfaith Student Backpack Project. Over 800 backpacks, filled with school supplies and shoe vouchers, were personally dropped off by scores of volunteers from local Livermore congregations. St. Bart's folks, too, were present to deliver some three dozen backpacks. Many thanks to Alice & Tom Williams, Lanny Thompson, Cynthia Bird, and Mother Debbie & Don Skinner for helping to make the deliveries. Thanks also to our children and youth who stuffed the backpacks last month, (pictured are some of the stuffers, showing off the backpacks). And, of course, the generous parishioners who funded 45 backpacks. Together we have made a difference in the lives of some 80 disadvantaged students.
Parish Profile approved by the diocese on August 2nd and published on our website August 10th.
The public search for our new rector now begins.
Click the following link to download a copy of the profile.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/rectorsearch.html
St. Bartholomew's Vestry approved the Parish Profile. The profile was then sent off to the Diocese for aproval.
Starts Sunday, July 10: following the 9:30 am service Holy Women, Holy Men is the title of a new book from Church Publishing, featuring mini-biographies and prayers for all the saints in the Episcopal liturgical calendar. During the summer months we will take a look at some of the new saints on the calendar. So grab a cup of coffee and gather in the Rector’s Office and we will look at exemplary and extraordinary people such as . . . ■Phoebe, Dorcas, and Lydia: early Christian leaders of house churches ■John Muir: naturalist and environmentalist ■Pierre de Chardin: priest and scientist ■Frances Perkins: public servant, first woman Cabinet member ■Cecilia: martyr of Rome, patron saint of music The class runs until August 28, 2011.
After a lot of work by our dedicated Profile and Search Committee (PSC), the Parish Profile was approved.
Three young ladies were confirmed by Bishop Marc at Grace Cathedral. Maureen and Kyle L’Eplattenier and Jessica Plemmons. Several members of St. Bart's traveled to San Francisco for the event.
More pictures here:
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/pix_conf11.php
Fourteen children explored God's word through the theme “God & Me @ Sea” (a 16% increase in attendance over last year).
On the first day of VBS, we went to sea with God…to meet the fish that He just created!
On the second day, we went to sea with God again…this time with Noah and all he had to put up with on the Ark.
On day three, we went on a rough ride at sea…with Jonah in the belly of the whale.
On the fourth day, we witnessed one of the greatest miracles of the New Testament…Jesus walking on water.
And on the final day of VBS, the seas were finally calm, Jesus calmed them…as He will surely calm us.
We had a great time learning about God through our adventures at sea and our last day water balloon bonanza!
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Pentecost 2011 coincided with the Livermore Rodeo weekend. So we adopted a western theme and started the weekend off with a BBQ dinner. Then on Sunday, everybody wore red for Pentecost and after the service cooled off with an ice-cream social.
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The first project in the 2010 capital campaign was completed. All money for the roof was raised in the capital campaign and no loans were needed.
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St. Bartholomew's celebrated the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Princess Katherine with Order One from "Common Worship" from the Church of England.
The service was followed by a luncheon of Bangers and Mash on the back patio.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/pix_royalwedding.php
Green Fundraiser in honor of St. Patricks Day! Followed by a Family movie night where over 20 people attended.
http://saintbartslivermore.com/pix_arc_green11.php
Adapted from Patricia A. Pingry book "One Baby Jesus"
On the first day of Christmas
God gave to me
One baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the second day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the third day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the fourth day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the fifth day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the sixth day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Six donkeys braying,
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the seventh day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Seven shepherds kneeling,
Six donkeys braying,
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the eighth day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Eight angels singing,
Seven shepherds kneeling,
Six donkeys braying,
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the ninth day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Nine lambs cavorting,
Eight angels singing,
Seven shepherds kneeling,
Six donkeys braying,
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the tenth day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Ten cow’s a-mooing,
Nine lambs cavorting,
Eight angels singing,
Seven shepherds kneeling,
Six donkeys braying,
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Eleven dove’s a-cooing,
Ten cow’s a-mooing,
Nine lambs cavorting,
Eight angels singing,
Seven shepherds kneeling,
Six donkeys braying,
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
God gave to me
Twelve hugs and kisses,
Eleven doves’ a-cooing,
Ten cows’ a-mooing,
Nine lambs cavorting,
Eight angels singing,
Seven shepherds kneeling,
Six donkeys braying,
Five golden stars,
Four camels plodding,
Three wise men giving,
Two parents smiling,
And one baby Jesus sleeping peacefully.
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Interim Rector Rev. Debra L. Low-Skinner
A native of San Francisco, Rev. Debbie joined us after serving in a number of parishes on the east coast
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/revdeb.html
Bishop Marc Andrus gave the sermon and The Rev. Charles Ramsden was the host Priest. Altar Guild members from around the Diocese came to St. Bart's for a tour of our unique sanctuary, lunch and service.
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http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/history_agmtg.php
Fundraising is planned for a 3 year duration, with projects being launched as soon as we have sufficient funding commitments.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/capital.html
A newsletter just for Kids. All the Children and Youth Ministry news, shared each month in the Full Circle.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/buzz.html
Fully Rely on God (FROG) was our theme for VBS this year. We had 12 children attend, an increase of 33% over our 2009 attendance.
Children participated in activities that helped them to Fully Rely on God. Through stories of the Three Faithful Men, Daniel and the Lions, David and Goliath, and the 23rd Psalm, the children learned how trusting in GOD will always work in your favor. They learned to trust themselves, trust others and to trust in God’s love.
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Fat Tuesday! Pancake Supper in preparation for fasting in the days to come. YUM!
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New Website Published http://www.saintbartslivermore.com. Web Master - Mike Atkin
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/
Traditional pageant preformed by both adults and children of the church.
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After nearly 10 years without a Vacation Bible School, St. Bart's reinvented its VBS program with the Creation story. Genesis, Chapter 1 --VBS Version: In the beginning God created St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. And God said, Let there be VBS: and there was VBS. And God saw that it was good. God divided the VBS into 4 days. He called the first day Monday, June 15th and the last day He called Thursday, June 18th. And God divided each of the 4 days into 3 hours, the first being 9am and the last being 12pm. And God said let those hours be filled with Bible stories, crafts, games, music and snacks: and it was so. And God said, Let the church bring forth abundantly the moving creatures of St. Bartholomew's that hath life that they may volunteer and be glad. And God blessed them, saying, Be helpful and caring, and fill the children’s VBS with fun and learning at this church. And God said, Let the children under the heaven, age 3 to grade 5, be gathered together unto one place, to learn and to grow, and let that place be St. Bartholomew’s: and it was so. And God said, let the community of St. Bartholomew's bring forth juice for drinking, goldfish and animal crackers for eating, and the fruit of the apple tree and gummy fruit snacks of all kinds: and it was so. And God called forth the gathering together of toilet paper and paper towel rolls, white copier paper and string or wool yarn, cardstock paper and cotton balls; and it was so. And the community brought forth those things that were needed and placed them in the Sunday school area and God saw that it was good. And God commanded that those with questions and comments should make them known to the VBS coordinator. And God saw every thing that had been done, and, behold, it was very good.
Mother Carol Cook joins several other area religious leaders and winegrowers with a blessing of the grapes, and a toast to the harvest.
(The Independent Sept. 7, 2006)
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http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/history_grapeharvest.php
Before his retirement, Bishop Swing visited St. Bartholomew's, conducted two baptisms and blessed the new parking lot, new side doors, memorial garden and Brian's Fountain.
A parking lot was finally built at the back of the church.
Two sets of double doors were installed during a capital campaign, adding additional light and access to the sanctuary. The doors were blessed by Bishop Swing in January 2006.
Diane Coburn visualized an ever-flowing stream of water to commemorate the life of Brian Barber. Brian's fountain was built in 2004 under the shade of giant eucalyptus trees. A sparkling stream of water flows constantly along the grooves of the rock, tracing the imprints of leaf fossils.
http://www.saintbartslivermore.com/church.html#fountain
The Interfaith Thanksgiving Service took place at First Presbyterian Church in Livermore. It was an extravaganza of wonderful cultures, customs, music, and celebration.
Music from the Living Waters String Band played in the parish hall where a pot luck dinner was served. An old fashoned sing-along and instrument jam also took place.
Wednesday evening Lenten Series took place from March 1 to April 4. A soup supper was followed by a mid-week communion, then discussion centered on the video series "Wrestling with Angels." Rev. Ralph Calabrese let the series.
The beginning of the St. Bart's Music Series began at 3pm on Sunday, Feb. 20th. The first concert featured Phyllis Harding and her clarinet ensemble. Since the new altar is moveable (and re-movable) it is easy to take advantage of the sanctuary's marvelous acoustics and present community musical events.
According to the minutes of Oct 16 2000, St. Bart's converted from Mission to Parish on Oct 21, 2000.
St. Bart’s participated in the Livermore Rodeo Parade for the second year. The kids rode in the back of a pickup driven by Peggy Morrow, Mother Carol rode her bike along with Bev and John Psenak. Grace Sprehn was on roller-blades. Kip West was the queen of the truck. Other participants included Brett Morrow, Bob Aring, Susan Sprehn, Gail Sutton and the whole Gully-Morden clan.
http://www.elivermore.com/rodeoparade.htm
St. Bart’s joined with St. Timothy’s and St. Clare’s, and with our corporate sponsor and funds provider, California State Automobile Association, to do some renovation on the Dempsey home in Livermore. A group of over 60 volunteers repaired leaks in the garage roof, replaced the damaged garage door and cleaned up the yard. (**Christmas in April is an annual, one-day project to repair homes of those who cannot do the work for themselves, due to age, disabilities, and financial hardship...It is now called Rebuilding Together San Francisco).
http://www.rebuildingtogethersf.org/
Dedication of New Altar with Host sculpture made and given to St. Bartholomew's by Don Homan. The hands were cast from Mother Carol Cook's hands.
Rev. Ralph Calabrese becomes New Deacon at St. Bartholomew's
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