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Here are some highlights of upcoming special events. Also, be sure to visit the Parish Calendar for additional dates and events
+ Episcopal Explorations Class Wednesday Evenings at 7 pm
Taught By Father Thayer
+ A Grand Journey through the Bible with Deacon Bill Zettinger
Session 4 on Wednesdays, January 7,14, 21 at 10:30 am and
7 pm
+ Concert Series Event Sunday, January 18 at 4 pm
Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz on the Paraguayan Harp
+ Evensong Service on Saturday, January 24 at 5 pm
Episcopal Explorations Course Wednesday evenings at 7 pm
Taught By The Reverend Fred Thayer
Episcopal Explorations is a course taught by Father Thayer which is intended for :
+ adults who are new to St. Bartholomew's and/or the Episcopal Church;
+ adults who wish a refresher course on the Episcopal Church;
+ adults who wish to consider receiving the Sacramental Rite of Confirmation
or Reception into the Episcopal Church, having previously been Confirmed
in another branch (denomination of the Church.
These classes will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, with the next class on January 7.. To register for Episcopal Explorations, e-mail Father Fred at fthayer@stbartschurch.org or call (858) 487-2159. Let us know if you will need childcare provided during the classes.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
+ 11/5/08 Introductions and Overview;
+ 11/12/08 Highlights of Episcopal History: From Jerusalem to San Diego;
+ 11/19/08 The Ways We Worship: Praise and Thanksgiving in the Episcopal
Church;
+ 12/3/08 How the Bible is Used in the Episcopal Church;
+ 12/10/08 The Sunday Liturgy: Proclaiming the Word and Celebrating
Communion;
+ 12/17/08 Exploring the Faith of the Episcopal Church;
+ 1/7/09 Exploring Episcopal Spirituality;
+ 1/14/09 Exploring the Prayer Book, Bible and Hymnal;
+ 1/21/09 Exploring the Church Year;
+ 1/28/09 Exploring the Episcopal Church's Mission, Organization, and Our
Vocations.
A Grand Journey through the Bible with Deacon Bill Zettinger
The next group of three seminars takes place on January 7.14, 21. You may join a class at any time.
Come learn about the Latter Prophets: (Major) Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, (Minor) Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. Classes are on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am in the Parish Hall or at 7:00 pm in the Education Building Room 3AB. To cover materials, daytime sessions are $20 including lunch; evening sessions are $10.
Fill out a sign-up sheet in the narthex or register on-line by clicking here for January and/or February sessions or call the church office at (858) 487-2159.
Because of Lenten University 2009 the Bible Study schedule has been modified. The regular Bible Study classes on Wednesday mornings and evenings will not be held during the five weeks of Lent so we can offer the Bible Overview class by The Rev Bill Zettinger in the evenings at Lenten University. The schedule has also been altered to provide additional study time for the Gospels and Pauline Epistles in the Spring.
There will be a special offering on April 8th when the Intertestimal Period will be studied at one class, both morning and evening. There will be no charge for this class.
Read about the modified 2009 curriculum
2008-2009 Concert Series
The second event in our 2008-09 Concert Series comes on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 4 pm. When was the last time you heard the harp played so soulfully, with so many happy rhythms— and on a harp with an intriguing sound of its own? That night we'll feature Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz on the Paraguayan Harp. Dr. Ortiz, who was born in Cuba, emigrated while young to Venezuela and studied both the Venezuelan and Paraguayan harps with the masters. Heading north to the USA he then became busy with music therapy, graduated from medical school, and worked in the medical field and as a harpist and recording artist.
His range of music includes folk, classical and popular music of many countries. He's composed his own works, has over 40 (forty!) albums, and is a winner of the Gold Medal Record in South America. His acclaimed South American Suite for Harp and Orchestra premiered in 1996, and he performed this work in Prague for the 1999 World Harp Congress. In 2007, Dr. Ortiz composed a piece (Cumbia Verde, originally for four harps) at whose world premiere it was played by a group of 232 harpists, setting the Guinness World Record for the largest harp ensemble.
When I listened to some of his recordings, I came away humming still later. You want a little Latin flavor, lively rhythms, a wide range of styles, a harp resembling the rich sound of a classic guitar, and tunes that let you imagine your own words—all in just the right amount? Then come hear him. We will have a reception following the concert to meet and greet, and CDs will be available. Tickets are available with a $10 donation, with availability planned for purchase at the church's box office located in The Nook (in the south Parish Hall) or click here to purchase online. I've heard him play, and he is a great entertainer. Listen to a preview at www.alfredo-rolando-ortiz.com. You'll be impressed.
Dr. William J. Eichorn, Minister of Music and the Arts
Music to Our Ears
Our second Evensong this season will be on Saturday, January 24 at the five o'clock service. Come hear our Schola Cantamus sing this service and listen to the great chants from the ancient church. It will be a peaceful service to help calm the soul in the beauty of holiness.