Upcoming Events & News

St. Bartholomew is an active faith community. Throughout the year there are events which we sponsor and community events that we promote. Please look at the links below to find what events are coming up. Make sure to check-out this week's Bulletin for more events and information.


	Newcomers Welcome Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Whether you have recently joined the parish or are just looking to learn more about the community at St. Bartholomew, please join us for dinner at the Newcomers Welcome on Thursday, May 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Newcomers Welcome is a great way to get connected and to meet new people and parish leadership. It also provides an introduction to parish life, can answer your questions and offers practical help in making St. Bartholomew your spiritual home. TO RSVP, click here, stop by the Information Desk in the Narthex, or call the parish office at 952/473-6601.

	All-Parish Outdoor Mass and Picnic Sunday, June 1 10:00 a.m. Mass, Picnic to follow Enjoy the beauty of an outdoor Mass, followed by a picnic with plenty of food, fun and fellowship! Note: This will be the only Mass Sunday, June 1. The Saturday Mass will be as usual at 5:00 p.m. In case of rain, the Mass and picnic will be held at St. Bart's Church and Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you there! For details about parking and what to bring, click here.

	Summer 2008 Youth Programs Middle School Programs Summer Stretch (Youth entering grades 7 - 9) Click here for Summer Stretch Flyer Click here for Summer Stretch Parent Options Click here for Summer Stretch Parent Sheet Click here for Summer Stretch Permission Form Fun in the Son Special offer for St. Bart's members. All youth are invited to attend, whether they're enrolled at BSM or not. St. Bart's is partnering with BSM to offer the camp so it's being offered to parishioners at a reduced rate of $75. Click here for program information Middle and High School Program Boundary Waters Canoe/Camping Trip Click here for Boundary Waters flyer Click here Boundary Waters Permission Form High School Program Christpower Mission Trip 2008 Click here for Christpower Flyer Click here for Christpower Permission Form Questions? Contact Therese Lewis, 952/473-6601, tlewis@st-barts.org.

	Join Us for the 2008/09 School Year! Register your child for Preschool and Kindergarten at St. Bartholomew School. Contact the school office at 952/473-6189 for registration materials or to schedule a tour. St. Bart's School is accredited and offers Preschool for three, four and five-year-olds; an option for a half-day or full-day Kindergarten Readiness Program; full-day Kindergarten; before and after school clubhouse program; small class sizes; curriculum including Spanish, music, art, phy-ed, and technology; strong academics and weekly Mass. For more information, click on the St. Bartholomew School icon in the left column.