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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.
Movie Date Night @ St. Bart's
Saturdays, Feb. 4, Feb. 25
6 - 9 p.m.
Join us for 2 more evenings of humor, pizza, popcorn and beverages while we watch the wildly entertaining videos: Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage. Couples will laugh, learn and make real positive changes to their marriage. Cost: $10 per couple, per night. Nursery provided as well as a movie for youth (ages 6-12) in the youth room. (Childcare: $5 per child paid at the door.) The first couples to RSVP will be entered into a drawing to receive one of the following: premium upholstered seating, a complimentary bottle of wine, roses or chocolates. Register online below. Click here for more information.
Explore Catholicism This Winter
10-Part Series, Thursday Evenings, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 26
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Mar. 15, 22, 29
April 12, 19
Join Father Michael in exploring our Catholic faith through the acclaimed 10-part series Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith. This acclaimed series recently ran on several PBS stations; however, it was not shown on TPT in the Twin Cities area. Each session will include a 60-minute DVD presentation followed by a 30-minute discussion facilitated by Father Michael. Register online below; registration forms are also found at the information desk in our gathering space. Click here for more information. Questions? Contact Jim DeShane, 952/473-6601.
Hard Copy Registration Form (PDF)
Women’s Scripture Study: Women of the Bible
10 Sessions, Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 7
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: Jan. 31
10 Sessions, Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 7
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: Jan. 31
Please join us as St. Bartholomew’s Women’s Scripture Study explores the books of Ruth, Judith and Esther, led by Dr. Corrine Carvalho, Assistant Chair of the Dept. of Theology, University of St. Thomas. Cost: $75 (includes text and materials). Childcare is available at a nominal fee. Register online below; registration forms are also found at the information desk in our gathering space. Questions? Contact Jim DeShane, 952/473-6601.
Hard Copy Women's Scripture Study Registration Form
Celebrating Catholic School's Week
Jan. 29 - Feb. 3
Annual FunD Pasta Dinner
Date: Friday, Feb. 3
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Bartholomew Fellowship Hall
Why: 2012 Annual FunD Night
Blood Drive at St. Bart’s
Sunday, Feb. 12, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
in conjunction with the Ministry Fair
If you're interested in donating to the Blood Drive and would like to schedule an appointment, email Melinda Ackerman.
2012 Images of Spring
Save the Date: Saturday, April 21
Mark your calendars now for Images of Spring, St. Bart’s largest fundraiser of the year, which will be held at the recently remodeled Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka. We are looking forward to a fantastic evening including great entertainment, a delicious dinner and a must-see selection of silent and live auction items. Look for your Images invitation in March! All proceeds from Images of Spring benefit all of us in our parish’s operating budget. If you have questions about Images of Spring or would like to join the 2012 planning committee, contact Angela Poorman, 952/475-9621, or Lee Glover, 612/386-7292.
Click Images of Spring for more information!
Join Us at St. Bart's Table
Saturday, March 10
Have a seat at the first “St. Bart’s Table” on Saturday, March 10. This program is designed to help build the social community here at St. Bartholomew. Don’t miss out on the fun! We will gather in randomly drawn “host” homes, with randomly drawn “guests” for dinner. You will be asked to provide some aspect of the meal. This is open to all adults (21 and older) singles and couples. We will be available at the Ministry Fair (Feb. 11 & 12) to answer any questions you may have, and to take your registration. Registration deadline: Feb. 27. The Social Committee
St. Bart's Table Information Flyer
St. Bart's Table Registration Form
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Michael Reding
October 15 – 25, 2012
Information Night: March 6, 7 p.m. at St. Bartholomew
Journey to the Holy Land with Father Michael and other St. Bartholomew parishioners. We will fly into Amman Jordan and visit Mount Nebo before crossing the Jordan River into Israel. We continue on to visit the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, Jericho, Nazareth, Cana, Mount Tabor, Mount Carmel, the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Tabgha, Caesarea, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Bethany, Qumran, Ein Karem, and Emmaus, and more. Also available is an optional three-day extension to Istanbul.
For More Information:
Click here to download the complete brochure (pdf)
Click here for Fr. Michael's bulletin column of 12-25-11
Contact Magi Travel, 952/949-0065
Contact Fr. Michael, 952/473-6601
The Heart of the Matter (55+ Seminar)
Thursday, Feb. 9, 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Passover Seder
Speaker: Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky, member of the clergy at Beth El Synagogue, St. Louis Park
Upcoming Music Events at St. Bart's
This year St. Bartholomew Catholic Faith Community is pleased to host concerts by some of the finest vocal ensembles in the Twin Cities beginning with concerts by The Singers on Oct. 22. Click below for more details and ticket information for these music events and more.
Music at St. Bartholomew 2011.2012
Archdiocesan Strategic Plan Update
The Strategic Plan for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis was announced one year ago. Since that time, the Catholic Schools Commission laid the groundwork for reinvesting in schools across the Archdiocese, a Latino Ministry Advisory Council was established to strengthen ministry to the growing Spanish-speaking community, and planning is underway to launch more robust outreach to youth and young adults throughout our community, among many other efforts. If you are interested in finding out more about what has happened under the Strategic Plan during this past year, including structural changes involving parishes and schools, as well as learning about upcoming strategic initiatives aimed at helping us all better fulfill the mission of the Church, please click on Archdiocesan Planning Update. And make sure to check out the October 13 issue of The Catholic Spirit.