BETHESDA CATALOG Spring 2018

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1 BETHESDA CATALOG Spring South County Road, Palm Beach, FL (561)

2 Table of Contents Greeting from our Rector...3 Worship at Bethesda...4 Directions, Parking, and Contact Information...4 The Shoppe at Bethesda...5 The Church Mouse...5 Life at Bethesda and Key Guide...6 Reoccurring Sunday Schedule & Sunday School Offerings...8 Bethesda Upcoming Events February February February February March March March March April April April April April May May May May

3 Greeting Welcome to the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. You will find wonderful information here about our parish and the upcoming events throughout our season. Bethesda is a vibrant and joyful community of people from all walks of life who come together to learn and to be inspired by our fellowship to make God s love a living reality in our lives every day. The very center of our church s life is Sunday worship, and nothing substitutes for being here with us. So come and join us on a Sunday morning soon. Peace, The Rev. James Harlan, Rector 3

4 Worship at Bethesda Every Sunday is where life begins at Bethesda. Our worship is formal, intimate, transcendent, reflective, fun, and inspiring. We have communion as an integral part of every service with glorious liturgy and music, where we share together in a simple meal of bread and wine. We also celebrate Holy Eucharist during the week and offer a healing service on Wednesdays. While our worship is not entirely familiar to you, we encourage you to join in as you are comfortable. All baptized Christians are invited to participate in the Holy Eucharist when visiting Bethesda-by-the-Sea. It is not necessary to be a member of the Episcopal Church in order to receive Holy Communion. Persons who have not been baptized are welcome to come to the altar rail and kneel to receive a blessing. Cross your arms on your chest as a sign that you desire a blessing. Worship at Bethesda is formal but need not be stiff. While many people prefer to wear their Sunday finest for church, others prefer to dress more casually. As God loves all, Bethesda welcomes all. SUNDAY 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m.* TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY 12:05 p.m. *We begin our 2-service summer schedule on May 20, 2018: 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Directions We are located at 141 South County Road at the intersection of South County and Barton Avenue in Palm Beach, FL. Parking Parking is permitted on South County Road on Sunday until 1:00 p.m. Parking is available on Barton Avenue. See our website, bbts.org, for more parking information. Questions? Check out our website, bbts.org, or contact the church (561) for more information. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter! 4

5 The Shoppe at Bethesda The Shoppe is nestled in the breezeway leading from the Garth to the Cluett Garden on the church property. At The Shoppe, you will find Prayer Books, Bibles, and an assortment of books selected by our clergy to aid in everyone s spiritual growth and learning. We also offer a wide assortment of unique merchandise geared toward the seasons and special events of our church life. We are open following our services on Sunday. The Church Mouse The Church Mouse Bethesda s Church Mouse Serving those in need around the corner and around the world! We are located at 378 South County Road just south of Palm Beach s Town Hall and just north of Worth Avenue. Our store is over 4,500 square feet, and we sell everything from top-shelf designer clothing, handbags, and accessories, to furniture, crystal, china, and books. Most importantly, 100% of the proceeds from The Church Mouse provide funds for Bethesda s Outreach ministry. This ministry focuses on three key areas of need: Education, Food, and Shelter. We are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (beginning Monday, April 2, we will close at 4:00 p.m.) Directions The Church Mouse is located at 378 South County Road just south of Palm Beach s Town Hall and just north of Worth Avenue. Questions? Contact The Church Mouse at (561) for more information about our resale store or to schedule a pick-up for your gently-used donations. 5

6 Life at Bethesda The key guide below will help you access an event by category and for whom the event is intended: 6 C Care: At Bethesda-by-the-Sea we clothe ourselves in compassion through our Pastoral Care Ministry, Bethesda Cares, an organizational structure that includes the clergy, staff, and trained lay members of the congregation. Through a network of helping hands and hearts, this inreach ministry provides support to members of the congregation during times of need. Visit our Care page on our website for information about the ministries we offer, including Eucharistic Visitors, the prayer chain, and clergy visitation. E Education: Bethesda offers rich learning opportunities for Children, Youth, and Adults that speak to all aspects of our life of faith. All are welcome to participate and join in the lifelong journey of learning and grow s in our faith. F Fellowship: Through fellowship we develop and build connections, and through those relationships we grow closer to God. Bethesda provides many opportunities for making those connections such as the International Potluck, Ministry Fair, Picnics, etc. The goal is to foster Christian fellowship among all members, guests and visitors, to embrace individual differences, and to provide opportunities to experience the strong presence of God. L Leadership: At Bethesda we have 18 lay members, elected by the parish, who make up our Vestry. The Rector and Vestry set the course for our church s spiritual and financial direction. Vestry meetings are open to all members. All of Bethesda is encouraged to attend our Annual Meeting and Town Hall Meetings. M Music: Our concerts and choral services throughout the year include our first-sunday of the month Evensong (October through May, each preceded by a half-hour Recital), a service of Advent Lessons and Carols, the annual Christmas Concert and Community Carol Sing, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, the annual Boar s Head and Yule Log Festival, and special Good Friday music (usually a Requiem with orchestra accompaniment).

7 O Outreach: At Bethesda, one of our essential commitments is to serve. We serve within the community of faith through a variety of worship, fellowship, and care ministries. We also serve in the world around us, moving beyond charity to building relationships with people beyond our church walls. These relationships enable us to encounter Christ and share in God s compassion, particularly for those who are poor and suffering. Bethesda has a myriad of opportunities to build our lives of faith and our community of faith by working toward a just and compassionate world. W Worship: At Bethesda, our goal is to provide loving, supportive, and uplifting worship for members and visitors where all can understand and experience the word of God through liturgy, instruction, music, and prayer. Other useful keys to indicate what age group that the event designed for are below: C Children: These events are open to children through 4th grade. Y Youth: These events are open to youth in 5th through 12th grade. A Adult: These events/groups are open to adults such as Bethesda Anchors, Men of Bethesda (MOB), St. Mary s Guild, or Episcopal Church Women (ECW). However, some of these groups are for men only or women only. PW Parish Wide: These events are open to the entire parish and all are encouraged and welcome to attend. 7

8 Sunday Worship Reoccurring Sunday Schedule & Sunday School Offerings Sunday Worship Sundays 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. Holy Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. is a Rite II service in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home. Participants of all ages explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. is a traditional Rite II service, with music offered by the Bethesda Choir. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour follows all services. Sunday School Offerings Pre-K Sunday School Class Sundays 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Hall Our Pre-K Class is open to all children ages 3 and 4. The class meets on the Sunday School Hall and is part of our Nursery room. The purpose of this class is to introduce our youngest members to the major stories from the bible. Each week they will sing songs, hear a story, and engage in the lesson by making crafts or playing games. Kindergarten & 1st Grade Sunday School Class Sundays 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Hall If your child is currently in Kindergarten or 1st Grade their class meets in their own room in the Sunday School Hall. The purpose of this class is to teach young people tools for interpreting well known biblical stories. Each week the class will hear a story from the Old or New Testament and participate in fun activities. 2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School Class Sundays 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Hall Grade Class will be learning more about how we order our stories in the church using the weekly lectionary and liturgical calendar. The class meets in the Sunday School Hall and each session includes fun activities and discussion of scripture 8

9 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School Class Sundays 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Lounge We offer a class for 4th and 5th graders that focuses on learning more about the bible. Each week participants will become bible detectives as they dig into all of the important stories of the Old and New Testaments. 6th & 7th Grade Pre-Confirmation Class Sundays 10:00 a.m. Library For our 6th & 7th grade youth, we offer a primer class for confirmation that focuses on learning the basics of Christian beliefs while encouraging our young people to ask hard questions about their faith. 8th Grade Confirmation Class Sundays 10:00 a.m. ECW Room In this class we explore beliefs, specifically the beliefs that make up Episcopal theological understanding through the three areas of scripture, tradition, and reason. Together, we learn where our beliefs meet the beliefs of a 2,000 year old tradition that has been passed down to us and what that means for our lives. Youth have the option to be confirmed at the bishop s visitation in the Spring. 9th 12th Grade Mission Group Sundays 10:00 a.m. Youth Room This year our high school-aged youth will work on a mission project for the year. As we ve done over the past three years, youth will discern, budget, and raise funds for a summer mission trip in This group is open to all youth in 9th to 12th grades including those who are away at boarding school. 9

10 10 February 2018 St. George s Sandwich Making Thursday, February 1 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Join us in the kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Thursday, February 1 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West Join us for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Widow s Walk Thursday, February 1 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library.

11 Feeding in February: Palm Beach Empty Bowls Friday, February 2 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parish Hall and Garth Three Events, One Cause: Eat a meal Make a meal Share a meal. The first of these three events is Palm Beach Empty Bowls. The cost is $25. Each order will include soup in a recyclable cup, bread, bottled water, and your pick at one unique, customized bowl. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Please join the committee to put on this event or simply come and enjoy a delicious soup lunch at Bethesda (or order take out). Volunteers are needed to help serve. EmptyBowlsPB@bbts. org to sign up! Nautical Knitters Saturday, February 3 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship FEBRUARY 4 United Thank Ingathering, Holy Eucharist, and ECW Sunday Sunday, February 4 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of the Episcopal Church. Founded and administered by Episcopal Church Women (ECW) since 1889, UTO continues to address both domestic and international needs through the promotion, collection, and distribution of monies through grants. The blue envelopes are in the pews. Checks should be made out to Bethesdaby-the-Sea with UTO on the memo line. Each year, 100% of the collected offering is granted! May we give prayerfully, joyfully, and generously in the blue envelopes this Sunday. Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. Holy Eucharist at 9:00 is a Rite II service in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home. Participants of all ages explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach 11

12 12 generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. is a traditional Rite II service, with music offered by the Bethesda Choir. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, February 4 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Celtic Christianity Sunday, February 4 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East In these two Sunday morning forums, Beth Cole and Paul Coombs will introduce us to the geography of Celtic Christianity, the names and places that are important, and why they figure so prominently in the history of this strain of Christianity and our own Anglican tradition. They will spend time sharing the specifics of Father James travels within these British Isles in the first forum, and in the second forum they will introduce us to plans and details for Bethesda s very own pilgrimage to these sacred places in May of Join us for both and begin your own preparation to join the pilgrimage next year. Music at Bethesda Sunday, February 4 3:30 p.m. Church Harold Pysher, organist, at The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, will play a recital at 3:30 p.m., and Evensong with The Bethesda Choir follows at 4:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be received, and a reception will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Men of Bethesda (MOB) Monday, February 5 7:30 a.m. Parish Hall The Men of Bethesda is a group of men from our congregation who share a monthly fellowship and prayer, gathering on the first Monday morning of each month in our Parish Hall. As well, they enjoy occasional evening socials at our church, homes, and local restaurants with our loved ones and friends. All men of our beloved church are invited and encouraged to attend. St. Mary s Guild (SMG) Monday, February 5 10:30 a.m. Guild Room St. Mary s Guild is a group of women who meet the first Monday of the

13 month (November through May). The morning begins with a business meeting followed by a scheduled speaker and a delicious luncheon. SMG is open to all women of Bethesda and new members/guests are welcomed at any time. Membership presently runs about 60 members. Intercessory Prayer Monday, February 5 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, February 6 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Women at the Well Winter Bible Study Wednesday, February 7 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall This year we will be studying the Old Testament Book of Ruth. It is the story of God s grace and love in difficult times. Ruth s story happens in a period of disobedience, idolatry, and violence in the world. It is also a story of romance, redemption, and hope. Even in times of crisis and despair, we can find encouragement in how God is at work in our lives and how we can bring His love and redemption to the world we live in today. Please join us for this women s six week study, lead by The Rev. Cecie Titcomb, Ellen Kaufmann, Georgie Skover, and Vivian Chen. For more information and sign up please call Ayana at the church office at (561) Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, February 7 12:05 p.m. Chapel Those who wish to receive Anointing and Laying-on-of-Hands are welcome to attend this service. St. George s Cooking Wednesday, February 7 1:30 p.m. Kitchen Every first and third Wednesday of the month people of all ages meet in the kitchen to cook a hot meal for St. George s Center in Riviera Beach. It takes approximately 1.5 hours. Others meet at 4:30 p.m. at the center to serve the meal which takes approximately 2.5 hours. If every household here at Bethesda commits to just one Wednesday, we will be on a three year rotation for volunteering! For more information, please contact Father Thomas at (561) x104 or outreach@bbts.org. Bethesda Book Group Wednesday, February 7 3:00 p.m. Library The Bethesda Book Group is a group of readers who meet every month for a book discussion. Come to one meeting or come to all. No reservations are required and anyone is welcome to attend. This month we will be reading and discussing Song of the Lark by Willa Cather. 13

14 MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, February 7 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES The Music of Lent at Bethesda Wednesday, February 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room Hymns? Motets? Chants? No Alleluias?!?! Join Hal Pysher, Associate for Music and Liturgy, this evening for an exploration of the music we will sing and hear during Lent, the liturgical season that begins next week. If you ve ever wondered what goes into planning the magnificent and moving music on Sunday mornings and holy days at Bethesda, this is your opportunity to learn about that process and study the music for the season ahead. Bethesda at Its Best! Wednesday, February 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Come one, come all for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Bethesda the special place that it is. Over a series of four weeks, join the clergy and vestry as we discuss the history, mission, and organization of this remarkable parish and how each of these beautiful threads comes together into a diverse and spirit-filled tapestry. Whether you ve been here for years or a couple of weeks, you re invited to join this great conversation. REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, February 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic 14

15 approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, February 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, February 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, February 7 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. Widow s Walk Thursday, February 8 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter 15

16 how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, February 9 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, February 9 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. 16 St. Mary s Guild (SMG) Valentine Bridge Luncheon Friday, February 9 11:30 a.m. Parish Hall St. Mary s Guild Valentine invites men and women to their Annual Valentine Bridge Luncheon with a special lunch followed by an afternoon of bridge, canasta, and spades. The cost is $30 per person (includes free valet parking). Please organize your tables and bring cards. RSVP to Pam Schneider or by calling the church office (561) Bethesda Youth Event Annual Camping Trip Friday, February 9 through Saturday, February 10 5:00 p.m. We will reserve two camping spots at Peanut Island for the night. There will be a campfire, swimming, and more. This fun event is open to all youth in 6th 12th grade. For more information, contact Greg Knight at knight@ bbts.org or call him at (561) x114. Nautical Knitters

17 Saturday, February 10 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship FEBRUARY 11 Holy Eucharist Sunday, February 11 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. The 9:00 a.m. service will be in the setting of a traditional Rite II Holy Eucharist, in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home, participants of all ages will explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. service uses Morning Prayer as the service of the word, with music provided by the Bethesda Choir. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, February 11 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Celtic Christianity Sunday, February 11 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East In these two Sunday morning forums, Beth Cole and Paul Coombs will introduce us to the geography of Celtic Christianity, the names and places that are important, and why they figure so prominently in the history of this strain of Christianity and our own Anglican tradition. They will spend time sharing the specifics of Father James travels within these British Isles in the first forum, and in the second forum they will introduce us to plans and details for Bethesda s very own pilgrimage to these sacred places in May of Join us for both and begin your own preparation to join the pilgrimage next year. 17

18 Church Lecture Tour Sunday, February 11 12:15 p.m. Church We offer a Church Lecture Tour every second and fourth Sunday of the month. The tour will include information about architecture and the beautiful embellishments of the church. The tour is presented by Ann Elizabeth Hall and members of the Church Lecture Tour Committee. This tour is open to anyone interested in learning more about our beautiful church. Feeding in February: Palm Beach Unites Sunday, February 11 1:00 p.m. Palm Beach Day Academy Three Events, One Cause: Eat a meal Make a meal Share a meal. The second of these three events, Palm Beach Unites, is an inter-generational service opportunity. Come participate in one of three, 60 minute shifts at the Palm Beach Day Academy located at 241 Seaview Avenue in Palm Beach and be a part of packaging 150,000 healthy meals for those in need. We need volunteers for each hourly shift and table volunteers who will work all 3 shifts (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.). PBunites@bbts.org to sign up! Intercessory Prayer Monday, February 12 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, February 13 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Mardi Gras Party Tuesday, February 13 7:00 p.m. Garth Our Annual Bethesda Mardi Gras Party which benefits the Youth Mission Group s fundraising efforts. This year we will feature a chili cook-off with prizes. Bring your best pot of chili and support our young people as they seek to raise funds for their mission trips this summer. 18

19 Ash Wednesday Services Wednesday, February 14 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. Our guest preacher is The Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris, Pastor at The Royal Poinciana Chapel.This is spoken service with Imposition of Ashes. Holy Eucharist and Healing at 12:05 p.m. This service is a perfect way to worship with hymns and Imposition of Ashes. Our guest preacher is The Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris, Pastor at The Royal Poinciana Chapel. A Lenten luncheon consisting of two homemade soups, salad, and bread in the Parish Hall will follow the service. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. Holy Eucharist at 6:00 p.m. Our guest preacher is The Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris, Pastor at The Royal Poinciana Chapel. This service includes Imposition of Ashes with music by the Bethesda Choir. Women at the Well Winter Bible Study Wednesday, February 14 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall This year we will be studying the Old Testament Book of Ruth. It is the story of God s grace and love in difficult times. Ruth s story happens in a period of disobedience, idolatry, and violence in the world. It is also a story of romance, redemption, and hope. Even in times of crisis and despair, we can find encouragement in how God is at work in our lives and how we can bring His love and redemption to the world we live in today. Please join us for this women s six week study, lead by The Rev. Cecie Titcomb, Ellen Kaufmann, Georgie Skover, and Vivian Chen. For more information and sign up please call Ayana at the church office at (561) Widow s Walk Thursday, February 15 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. 19

20 Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, February 14 12:45 p.m. Parish Hall West Every Wednesday the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will provide two homemade soups, along with salad and bread, for a special Lenten luncheon. All are invited to attend our 12:05 p.m. Wednesday service and then share a simple meal together in fellowship. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, February 16 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, February 16 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Nautical Knitters Saturday, February 17 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. 20

21 Sunday Worship FEBRUARY 18 Feeding in February: Share What You Can Food Drive Great Litany and Holy Eucharist Lent I Sunday, February 18 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Three Events, One Cause: Eat a meal Make a meal Share a meal. The final of these three events, our Share What You Can food drive involves the collection of grocery bags filled with non-perishable food. Some of the most needed items are rice, pasta, beans, canned items, shelf-stable milk, and juices. No glass containers. The food will be donated to C.R.O.S. Ministries Food Pantries, ensuring that families in need have access to healthy nutritious food. Join us as together we give thanks and Share What You Can with those in need. Be sure to pick up a bag on February 18 and return the full bag on February 25! We will sing The Great Litany in procession this Sunday morning and again on Sunday, March 18. In this beautiful prayer with petitions, we ask God to spare and deliver us from those things which separate us from the love of God and our neighbor, then we make petitions for the welfare and order of all humanity and for all sorts of conditions of humanity. You are encouraged to read through The Great Litany and consider making it a part of your daily devotions during this Lenten season. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour follows both services. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, February 18 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. 21

22 Adult Forum: Gracious Uncertainty: Faith in the Second Half of Life with The Rev. Jane Sigloh. Sunday, February 18 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Join retired priest, noted author, and friend of the parish, The Rev. Jane Sigloh as she discusses her most recent publication in which she grapples with the challenges (and freedoms) of aging and gracefully accepting the uncertainties that come along with that process. We will offer copies of the book for sale, and the author has graciously agreed to sign those copies. Intercessory Prayer Monday, February 19 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, February 20 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, February 20 5:30 p.m. Library Elayne Forgie, Founder, President, and CEO of Alzheimer s Care Resource Center, Inc. will facilitate this group. Whether your caregiving is a result of illness, age, disability, death, divorce, or anything else, if you are now or have past experience caring for a friend or loved one, this may be the place for you to find information and support. For more information, contact Regine Reimann at (561) x117 or her at reimann@bbts.org. Women at the Well Winter Bible Study Wednesday, February 21 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West This year we will be studying the Old Testament Book of Ruth. It is the story of God s grace and love in difficult times. Ruth s story happens in a period of disobedience, idolatry, and violence in the world. It is also a story of romance, redemption, and hope. Even in times of crisis and despair, we can find encouragement in how God is at work in our lives and how we can bring His love and redemption to the world we live in today. Please join us for this women s six week study, lead by The Rev. Cecie Titcomb, Ellen Kaufmann, Georgie Skover, and Vivian Chen. For more information and sign up please call Ayana at the church office at (561) Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, February 21 12:05 p.m. Chapel This mid-week Eucharist service with hymns and a guest preacher from the Palm Beach County community is held in the chancel. 22

23 Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, February 21 12:45 p.m. Parish Hall West Every Wednesday the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will provide two homemade soups, along with salad and bread, for a special Lenten luncheon. All are invited to attend our 12:05 p.m. Wednesday service and then share a simple meal together in fellowship. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. St. George s Cooking Wednesday, February 21 1:30 p.m. Kitchen Every first and third Wednesday of the month people of all ages meet in the kitchen to cook a hot meal for St. George s Center in Riviera Beach. It takes approximately 1.5 hours. Others meet at 4:30 p.m. at the center to serve the meal which takes approximately 2.5 hours. If every household here at Bethesda commits to just one Wednesday, we will be on a three year rotation for volunteering! For more information, please contact Father Thomas at (561) x104 or outreach@bbts.org. MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, February 21 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall West We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES Pain Management without Opioids Wednesday, February 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room Dr. Ellen Slawsby, Director of Pain Services at Benson-Henry Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital, returns this spring and will spend this evening discussing the nature of pain, both physically and psychologically, and ways to address pain without reliance on addictive opioids. From giving practical tips to introducing revolutionary behavioral interventions, 23

24 Dr. Slawsby s practiced approach is to care for the whole person and resist, when possible, chemical reliance. Join us as we look at how the body, the mind, and the soul all work together in healing. Journey Back to God; A Lenten Discipline with the Society of St. John the Evangelist Wednesday, February 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Sometimes it s difficult to slow down in these active weeks leading up to Easter, so we invite you to be a part of this weekly meditation and conversation using the Lenten curriculum from the brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Always deeply thoughtful, the materials (along with the workbook) from SSJE welcome us into a holy introspection through these five weeks together in Lent. REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, February 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, February 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, February 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday 24

25 night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, February 21 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. Widow s Walk Thursday, February 22 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, February 23 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, February 23 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. 25

26 Safe Church Training Saturday, February 24 9:30 a.m. Parish Hall West Safeguarding God s Children training is required for all people who directly or indirectly work with children and youth ministries including volunteers, Vestry members, and church staff. This in-person training is offered on Saturday, February 24, in order to fulfill that requirement. Please plan to attend if you are involved in children and youth ministries or if you would like to learn more about Bethesda s policies regarding care for our young people. For more information, contact Greg Knight at knight@bbts.org or call him at (561) x114. Nautical Knitters Saturday, February 24 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship FEBRUARY Feeding in February: Share What You Can Food Drive Holy Eucharist Lent II Sunday, February 25 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Three Events, One Cause: Eat a meal Make a meal Share a meal. The final of these three events, our Share What You Can food drive involves the collection of grocery bags filled with non-perishable food. Some of the most needed items are rice, pasta, beans, canned items, shelf-stable milk, and juices. Do not include glass items as they are likely to break and spill. The food will be donated to C.R.O.S. Ministries Food Pantries, ensuring that families in need have access to healthy nutritious food. Join us as together we give thanks and Share What You Can with those in need. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour

27 follows both services. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, February 25 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Lenten Series: The Work of the People Sunday, February 25 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Throughout the season of Lent, join the clergy and other facilitators as we dive deeper into our faith and examine what it means to be followers of Christ in the modern world. Each session begins with a compelling video from the forward-thinking, eponymous collection of theologians and thinkers and continues with an opportunity for deep discussion and spiritual growth. Join us as we consider our faith together during this season of examination. Church Lecture Tour Sunday, February 25 12:15 p.m. Church We offer a Church Lecture Tour every second and fourth Sunday of the month. The tour will include information about architecture and the beautiful embellishments of the church. The tour is presented by Ann Elizabeth Hall and members of the Church Lecture Tour Committee. This tour is open to anyone interested in learning more about our beautiful church. Intercessory Prayer Monday, February 26 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, February 27 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, February 28 12:05 p.m. Chapel This mid-week Eucharist service with hymns and a guest preacher from the Palm Beach County community is held in the chancel. 27

28 Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, February 28 1:00 p.m. Parish Hall and Guild Room Every Wednesday the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will provide two homemade soups, along with salad and bread, for a special Lenten luncheon. All are invited to attend our 12:05 p.m. Wednesday service and then share a simple meal together in fellowship. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. Vestry Meeting Wednesday, February 28 3:00 p.m. Guild Room Vestry meetings are held monthly (except during the summer) and are required meetings for all elected Vestry members. The meetings are also open for any member to attend. After a short devotional time, an official meeting is conducted in which the Vestry discusses and acts upon church issues for which it has oversight. MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, February 28 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall West We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES Listening to the Heartbeat of God; A Celtic Spirituality Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room We will spend these four weeks during Lent reading and discussing J. Philip Newell s seminal text describing the history and theology of Celtic spirituality. Regarded as the preeminent scholar his field, Dr. Newell s text offers a spirituality for today drawn from the deep and rich well of Christianity from the British Isles based on the inherent principles of the goodness of creation and the imago Dei, that we are made in the image of God. 28

29 Sourney Back to God; A Lenten Discipline with the Society of St. John the Evangelist Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Sometimes it s difficult to slow down in these active weeks leading up to Easter, so we invite you to be a part of this weekly meditation and conversation using the Lenten curriculum from the brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Always deeply thoughtful, the materials (along with the workbook) from SSJE welcome us into a holy introspection through these five weeks together in Lent. REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events 29

30 including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, February 28 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. March 2018 Widow s Walk Thursday, March 1 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, March 2 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. 30

31 Backpack Food Program Friday, March 2 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Lenten Retreat with Rachel Held Evans Saturday, March 3 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Raised in an Evangelical world where answers were given before the questions were asked, Rachel Held Evans has spent her life discovering that being a faithful Christian is about living the questions of faith. Central to her faith is a love of and devotion to Christian scripture, and in leaving a world where questioning scripture was unwelcome, she consistently has been drawn back to the beauty of discovery and of grace in a mature understanding of scripture that invites and gives life, rather than dictates and prohibits. Join us for this incredible opportunity to hush the active world during Lent and to spend time with Rachel Held Evans as she invites us into our own deep and prayerful journeys with scripture, and helps us navigate biblical understanding in a contemporary world. Nautical Knitters Saturday, March 3 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. 31

32 32 Sunday Worship MARCH 4 Holy Eucharist Lent III Sunday, March 4 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. Holy Eucharist at 9:00 is a Rite II service in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home. Participants of all ages explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. is a traditional Rite II service, with music offered by the Bethesda Choir. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour follows both services. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, March 4 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Lenten Series: The Work of the People Sunday, March 4 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Throughout the season of Lent, join the clergy and other facilitators as we dive deeper into our faith and examine what it means to be followers of Christ in the modern world. Each session begins with a compelling video from the forward-thinking, eponymous collection of theologians and thinkers and continues with an opportunity for deep discussion and spiritual growth. Join us as we consider our faith together during this season of examination. Music at Bethesda Sunday, March 4 3:30 p.m. Church A free-will offering will be received, and a reception will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Men of Bethesda (MOB) Monday, March 5 7:30 a.m. Parish Hall The Men of Bethesda is a group of men from our congregation who share

33 a monthly fellowship and prayer, gathering on the first Monday morning of each month in our Parish Hall. As well, they enjoy occasional evening socials at our church, homes, and local restaurants with our loved ones and friends. All men of our beloved church are invited and encouraged to attend. St. Mary s Guild (SMG) Monday, March 5 10:30 a.m. Guild Room St. Mary s Guild is a group of women who meet the first Monday of the month (November through May). The morning begins with a business meeting followed by a scheduled speaker and a delicious luncheon. SMG is open to all women of Bethesda and new members/guests are welcomed at any time. Membership presently runs about 60 members. Intercessory Prayer Monday, March 5 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, March 6 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, March 7 12:05 p.m. Chancel This mid-week Eucharist service with hymns and a guest preacher from the Palm Beach County community is held in the chancel. Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, March 7 1:00 p.m. Guild Room Every Wednesday the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will provide two homemade soups, along with salad and bread, for a special Lenten luncheon. All are invited to attend our 12:05 p.m. Wednesday service and then share a simple meal together in fellowship. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. St. George s Cooking Wednesday, March 7 1:30 p.m. Kitchen Every first and third Wednesday of the month people of all ages meet in the kitchen to cook a hot meal for St. George s Center in Riviera Beach. It takes approximately 1.5 hours. Others meet at 4:30 p.m. at the center to serve the meal which takes approximately 2.5 hours. If every household here at Bethesda commits to just one Wednesday, we will be on a three year rotation for volunteering! For more information, please contact Father Thomas at (561) x104 or outreach@bbts.org. 33

34 Bethesda Book Group Wednesday, March 7 3:00 p.m. Library The Bethesda Book Group is a group of readers who meet every month for a book discussion. Come to one meeting or come to all. No reservations are required and anyone is welcome to attend. This month we will be reading and discussing Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner. MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W 34 Community Supper Wednesday, March 7 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall West We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES Listening to the Heartbeat of God; A Celtic Spirituality Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room We will spend these four weeks during Lent reading and discussing J. Philip Newell s seminal text describing the history and theology of Celtic spirituality. Regarded as the preeminent scholar his field, Dr. Newell s text offers a spirituality for today drawn from the deep and rich well of Christianity from the British Isles based on the inherent principles of the goodness of creation and the imago Dei, that we are made in the image of God. Sourney Back to God; A Lenten Discipline with the Society of St. John the Evangelist Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Sometimes it s difficult to slow down in these active weeks leading up to Easter, so we invite you to be a part of this weekly meditation and conversation using the Lenten curriculum from the brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Always deeply thoughtful, the materials (along with the workbook) from SSJE welcome us into a holy introspection through these five weeks together in Lent.

35 REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, March 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, March 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, March 7 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, March 7 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. 35

36 Widow s Walk Thursday, March 8 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, March 9 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, March 9 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Nautical Knitters Saturday, March 10 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. 36

37 DON T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR ON SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 10! Sunday Worship MARCH 11 Holy Eucharist Lent IV Sunday, March 11 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. The 9:00 a.m. service will be in the setting of a traditional Rite II Holy Eucharist, in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home, participants of all ages will explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. service uses Morning Prayer as the service of the word, with music provided by the Bethesda Choir. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour follows all services. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, March 11 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a 37

38 38 rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Expanding Our Tent; Evangelism for Bethesda, led by The Rev. Canon Elizabeth Geitz Sunday, March 11 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Enlarge the site of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes. Isaiah 54:2 As we discuss enlarging the site of our tent at Bethesda, join us as we explore together what evangelism is and what it is not. If it isn t about church growth, increasing pledge numbers, or even a parish program, then what is it? And what is unique about Christian hospitality? Come and see! Church Lecture Tour Sunday, March 11 12:15 p.m. Church We offer a Church Lecture Tour every second and fourth Sunday of the month. The tour will include information about architecture and the beautiful embellishments of the church. The tour is presented by Ann Elizabeth Hall and members of the Church Lecture Tour Committee. This tour is open to anyone interested in learning more about our beautiful church. Intercessory Prayer Monday, March 12 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, March 14 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, March 14 12:05 p.m. Chapel This mid-week Eucharist service with hymns and a guest preacher from the Palm Beach County community is held in the chancel. Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, March 14 12:45 p.m. Guild Room Every Wednesday the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will provide two homemade soups, along with salad and bread, for a special Lenten luncheon. All are invited to attend our 12:05 p.m. Wednesday service and then share a simple meal together in fellowship. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door.

39 MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, March 14 6:00 p.m. (serving starts at 5:45 p.m.) Parish Hall West We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. (serving starts at 5:45 p.m.) then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES Listening to the Heartbeat of God; A Celtic Spirituality Wednesday, March 14 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room We will spend these four weeks during Lent reading and discussing J. Philip Newell s seminal text describing the history and theology of Celtic spirituality. Regarded as the preeminent scholar his field, Dr. Newell s text offers a spirituality for today drawn from the deep and rich well of Christianity from the British Isles based on the inherent principles of the goodness of creation and the imago Dei, that we are made in the image of God. Sourney Back to God; A Lenten Discipline with the Society of St. John the Evangelist Wednesday, March 14 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Sometimes it s difficult to slow down in these active weeks leading up to Easter, so we invite you to be a part of this weekly meditation and conversation using the Lenten curriculum from the brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Always deeply thoughtful, the materials (along with the workbook) from SSJE welcome us into a holy introspection through these five weeks together in Lent. 39

40 REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, March 14 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, March 14 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, March 14 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, March 14 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. 40

41 Widow s Walk Thursday, March 15 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, March 16 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, March 16 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Nautical Knitters Saturday, March 17 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship MARCH 18 Great Litany and Holy Eucharist Lent V Sunday, March 18 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church We will once again sing The Great Litany in procession this Sunday morning. In this beautiful prayer with petitions we ask God to spare and deliver us from those things which separate us from the love of God 41

42 and our neighbor, then we make petitions for the welfare and order of all humanity and for all sorts of conditions of humanity. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour follows all services. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, March 18 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Lenten Series: The Work of the People Sunday, March 18 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Throughout the season of Lent, join the clergy and other facilitators as we dive deeper into our faith and examine what it means to be followers of Christ in the modern world. Each session begins with a compelling video from the forward-thinking, eponymous collection of theologians and thinkers and continues with an opportunity for deep discussion and spiritual growth. Join us as we consider our faith together during this season of examination. Intercessory Prayer Monday, March 19 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, March 20 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, March 20 5:30 p.m. Library Elayne Forgie, Founder, President, and CEO of Alzheimer s Care Resource Center, Inc. will facilitate this group. Whether your caregiving is a result of illness, age, disability, death, divorce, or anything else, if you are now or have past experience caring for a friend or loved one, this may be the place for you to find information and support. For more information, contact Regine Reimann at (561) x117 or her at reimann@bbts.org. Holy Eucharist and Healing 42

43 Wednesday, March 21 12:05 p.m. Chapel This mid-week Eucharist service with hymns and a guest preacher from the Palm Beach County community is held in the chancel. Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, March 21 12:45 p.m. Guild Room Every Wednesday the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will provide two homemade soups, along with salad and bread, for a special Lenten luncheon. All are invited to attend our 12:05 p.m. Wednesday service and then share a simple meal together in fellowship. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. St. George s Cooking Wednesday, March 21 1:30 p.m. Kitchen Every first and third Wednesday of the month people of all ages meet in the kitchen to cook a hot meal for St. George s Center in Riviera Beach. It takes approximately 1.5 hours. Others meet at 4:30 p.m. at the center to serve the meal which takes approximately 2.5 hours. If every household here at Bethesda commits to just one Wednesday, we will be on a three year rotation for volunteering! For more information, please contact Father Thomas at (561) x104 or outreach@bbts.org. Vestry Meeting Wednesday, March 21 3:00 p.m. Guild Room Vestry meetings are held monthly (except during the summer) and are required meetings for all elected Vestry members. The meetings are also open for any member to attend. After a short devotional time, an official meeting is conducted in which the Vestry discusses and acts upon church issues for which it has oversight. MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, March 21 6:00 p.m. (serving starts at 5:45 p.m.) Parish Hall We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP 43

44 by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. (serving starts at 5:45 p.m.) then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES Listening to the Heartbeat of God; A Celtic Spirituality Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room We will spend these four weeks during Lent reading and discussing J. Philip Newell s seminal text describing the history and theology of Celtic spirituality. Regarded as the preeminent scholar his field, Dr. Newell s text offers a spirituality for today drawn from the deep and rich well of Christianity from the British Isles based on the inherent principles of the goodness of creation and the imago Dei, that we are made in the image of God. Sourney Back to God; A Lenten Discipline with the Society of St. John the Evangelist Wednesday, February 28 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Sometimes it s difficult to slow down in these active weeks leading up to Easter, so we invite you to be a part of this weekly meditation and conversation using the Lenten curriculum from the brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Always deeply thoughtful, the materials (along with the workbook) from SSJE welcome us into a holy introspection through these five weeks together in Lent. REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, March 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). 44

45 Liturgy Group Wednesday, March 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, March 21 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, March 21 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. Widow s Walk Thursday, March 22 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. 45

46 St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, March 23 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, March 23 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Palm Cross Workshop Friday, March 23 9:00 a.m. Tea House This time-honored tradition will occur in the Tea House, where volunteers will meet to enjoy fellowship and make 1,000 crosses. This is a very inclusive gathering. Everyone is invited. We need the old-timers to instruct and the new-timers to learn and carry on the art of palm cross making. We want lots of helping hands! Please join us. Nautical Knitters Saturday, March 24 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. 46

47 Sunday Worship MARCH 25 The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist Sunday, March 25 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church The liturgy for this Sunday is evident from the title. Along with the Great Vigil of Easter, it is one of the most dramatic services of the church year. We are all part of this great drama, for it is the mystery of God s redemption of the world through his only-begotten Son. The strength of this day is in its dual nature. The truth of this day is that we all are responsible, through our sins, for the Passion and Death of our Lord. The glory of this day is that we know by faith the truth of the Resurrection and the promise of everlasting life with him who suffered and died for us, and rose again. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our Adult Forum schedule and Sunday School Offerings will resume on Sunday, April 8. Holy Eucharist Monday in Holy Week Monday, March 26 12:05 p.m. Chancel A Lenten luncheon follows the service. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, March 27 8:00 a.m. Chancel Holy Eucharist in the Chancel. 47

48 48 Holy Eucharist Tuesday in Holy Week Tuesday, March 27 12:05 p.m. Chancel A Lenten luncheon follows the service. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday in Holy Week Wednesday, March 28 12:05 p.m. Chancel Holy Eucharist in the Chancel. Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, March 28 1:00 p.m. Guild Room Every Wednesday the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will provide two homemade soups, along with salad and bread, for a special Lenten luncheon. All are invited to attend our 12:05 p.m. Wednesday service and then share a simple meal together in fellowship. The cost is $3.00, payable at the door. St. George s Sandwich Making Thursday, March 29 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Thursday, March 29 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Widow s Walk Thursday, March 29 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library.

49 Maundy Thursday Service Thursday, March 29 7:30 p.m. Church Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin word mandatum, which means commandment. It reminds us that at the Last Supper Jesus gave the disciples and us a new commandment to love one another as he loves us. Our Maundy Thursday observance begins with a lamb stew supper in the Garth or Parish Hall and ends in darkness as we strip the altar and all process out of the nave in silence and darkness. Maundy Thursday Lamb Stew Supper Thursday, March 29 7:30 p.m. Church We serve a simple traditional Middle Eastern dinner of slow simmered spring lamb stew with vegetables, green salad, pita bread with feta cheese, assorted olives and grapes, and tea and water. Macaroni and cheese is also available. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The Maundy Thursday service follows the dinner at 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Ayana Pineiro at or rsvp@bbts.org All-Night Watch Begins Thursday, March 29 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Church An annual tradition at Bethesda is to have parishioners sign up for the All Night Watch. The Watch begins at 10:00 p.m. in the church, continues through the night, and ends on Good Friday at the Mass of the Presanctified. We need volunteers to take turns spending an hour in quiet meditation and prayer, keeping vigil with our Lord. This devotional practice has been a part of Holy Week tradition since the early church. An hour may be kept by one or more persons. Look for the sign-up sheets in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Greg Knight at knight@bbts.org. Mass of the Presanctified Good Friday, March 30 8:00 a.m. Church The Watch in the church ends with the Mass of the Presanctified. This is a Good Friday service with communion from the reserve sacrament consecrated the night before on Maundy Thursday. The Good Friday Liturgy Friday, March 30 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Church This three-hour service includes the reading of the Passion, meditations by the Bethesda clergy, and music by the Bethesda Choir including the Requiem of Gabriel Fauré with chamber orchestra. 49

50 Way of the Cross Friday, March 30 4:00 p.m. Church and Garden Our Youth Confirmation Class at Bethesda will continue their tradition of leading the Way of the Cross service at 4:00 p.m. on Good Friday. This service follows the story of Jesus death from condemnation to crucifixion and burial and will feature members of the Confirmation Class offering reflective meditations. Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31 10:00 a.m. to noon Garth We re bringing back our Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 31. We will have games, snacks, prizes, an multiple Easter egg hunts for various ages. Invite your friends to come experience a wonderful Spring celebration! The Great Vigil of Easter (with Incense) Saturday, March 31 6:00 p.m. Church This service begins in darkness with the lighting of the new fire and with lessons recalling God s saving deeds. It continues with baptisms and then we proclaim the resurrection of Jesus and share the first Eucharist of Easter. This is a liturgy of great drama and celebration. 50

51 April 2018 Sunday Worship APRIL 1 Easter Day Services Sunday, April 1 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist at 6:00 a.m. Join us for sunrise service in the Garden Chapel. Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. The Cantate Choir leads the music for this service in the church. Holy Eucharist at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. These services are identical services with music by the Bethesda Choir with brass and timpani. Office Closed for Easter Monday, April 2 We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, April 3. Happy Easter to all! Holy Eucharist Tuesday, April 3 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, April 4 12:05 p.m. Chapel This mid-week Eucharist service with hymns and a guest preacher from the Palm Beach County community is held in the chancel. 51

52 52 St. George s Cooking Wednesday, April 4 1:30 p.m. Kitchen Every first and third Wednesday of the month people of all ages meet in the kitchen to cook a hot meal for St. George s Center in Riviera Beach. It takes approximately 1.5 hours. Others meet at 4:30 p.m. at the center to serve the meal which takes approximately 2.5 hours. If every household here at Bethesda commits to just one Wednesday, we will be on a three year rotation for volunteering! For more information, please contact CJ Van Hoek at (561) or outreach@bbts.org. Bethesda Book Group Wednesday, April 4 3:00 p.m. Library The Bethesda Book Group is a group of readers who meet every month for a book discussion. Come to one meeting or come to all. No reservations are required and anyone is welcome to attend. This month we will be reading and discussing Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Widow s Walk Thursday, April 5 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. Holy Eucharist and Luncheon for the Homebound Thursday, April 5 12:30 p.m. Church This is always an enjoyable and uplifting holiday service for our parishioners who may have difficulty attending regularly as well as for residents of area skilled nursing and rehab facilities. We begin with a hot holiday luncheon served in the Parish Hall at 11:30 followed by Holy Eucharist in the church at 12:30 p.m., As always, we are in need of volunteers to help with all aspects of this event from registration and helping guests as they arrive for church, as well as assisting them to the Parish Hall afterwards serving the meal, and cleanup. If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact April Lawrence at (561) x112 or her at april@bbts.org. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, April 6 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org.

53 Backpack Food Program Friday, April 6 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Nautical Knitters Saturday, April 7 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship APRIL 8 Holy Eucharist Sunday, April 8 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. The 9:00 a.m. service will be in the setting of a traditional Rite II Holy Eucharist, in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home, participants of all ages will explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. service uses Morning Prayer as the service of the word, with music provided by the Bethesda Choir. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour follows all services. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, April 8 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. 53

54 with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Town Hall Meeting Sunday, April 8 9:50 a.m. Parish Hall As the season and program year wind down at Bethesda-by-the-Sea, join the Rector and Associates as we reflect back on the year and look ahead toward the summer and the upcoming year that begins in September. Church Lecture Tour Sunday, April 8 12:15 p.m. Church We offer a Church Lecture Tour every second and fourth Sunday of the month. The tour will include information about architecture and the beautiful embellishments of the church. The tour is presented by Ann Elizabeth Hall and members of the Church Lecture Tour Committee. This tour is open to anyone interested in learning more about our beautiful church. Men of Bethesda (MOB) Monday, April 9 7:30 a.m. Parish Hall The Men of Bethesda is a group of men from our congregation who share a monthly fellowship and prayer, gathering on the first Monday morning of each month in our Parish Hall. As well, they enjoy occasional evening socials at our church, homes, and local restaurants with our loved ones and friends. All men of our beloved church are invited and encouraged to attend. Intercessory Prayer Monday, April 9 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, April 10 8:00 a.m. Chancel Holy Eucharist in the Chancel. ECW Annual Meeting and Tea Tuesday, April 10 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Parish Hall West We invite you to join the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) for a tea. This is also the ECW Annual Meeting. Men and women are both invited. Tickets are available in the Cloister on Sundays. There is a cost and that money supports ECW activities. Reservations can also be made by at ecw@bbts.org. 54

55 Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, April 11 12:05 p.m. Chapel This mid-week Eucharist service with hymns and a guest preacher from the Palm Beach County community is held in the chancel. MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, April 11 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall West We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES The Enneagram in Life Wednesday, April 11 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room In this dynamic five session workshop we will explore each of the nine Enneagram types through the use of type specific panel discussions. Each week three to four individuals who all share the same Enneagram type will sit on a panel and be interviewed about what it is like to experience the world from their perspective. As we hear their stories and anecdotes the fundamental similarities of their personality type structure will begin to emerge. What is the core motivation for their type? What causes them stress? What makes them angry? What are their strengths? What are their challenges? How does their faith help them deal with their personality? How can we support them in their personal and spiritual development? By hearing the testimony of others, and maybe sitting on a panel yourself, you will have the opportunity to learn how to be more compassionate and empathetic with yourself and others. Paul Van der Grift will be leading the panels. Since 2013 Paul has been trained and certified by Enneagram Worldwide as an Enneagram Teacher in the Narrative Tradition. 55

56 56 Workshopping the Psalms--Chester Johnson Wednesday, April 11 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Following his Sunday forum on Auden, the Psalms, and Me, author Chester Johnson leads an evening in which we will dive more deeply into the psalms. A member of the team that compiled The Book of Common Prayer 1979, Mr. Johnson worked on the 150 psalms and shares his wisdom in this workshop on understanding the psalms in general and specifically, taking the psalms apart, reading the psalms, and even praying the psalms. REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, April 11 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, April 11 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, April 11 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island.

57 Compline Wednesday, April 11 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. Widow s Walk Thursday, April 12 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, April 13 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Join us in the kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, April 13 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Join us for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Trivia Night Friday, April 13 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall The Bethesda Mission Group will be hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser. Get a team of eight people together or come on your own and we ll pair you up 57

58 58 with a team. It s going to be a night of fun trivia, silent auctions, and more. All profits from the event will go to help the Bethesda Mission Group with costs for their summer trip. For more information, contact Greg Knight at (561) x114 or him at knight@bbts.org. Nautical Knitters Saturday, April 14 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship APRIL 15 Holy Eucharist Sunday, April 15 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. Holy Eucharist at 9:00 is a Rite II service in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home. Participants of all ages explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. is a traditional Rite II service, with music offered by the Bethesda Choir. An opportunity for Anointing Laying-on-of-Hands is offered following the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services. Nursery care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and coffee hour follows all services. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, April 15 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Auden, the Psalms, and Me with Chester Johnson Sunday, April 15 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Having taught the class on the preceding Wednesday s Middle Way on

59 Psalmody, Chester Johnson joins us this morning to speak about his most recently publication. Hearing the psalms of the Book of Common Prayer 1928 as a child in Vermont, Mr. Johnson began a love affair with the lyricism of these ancient texts that has informed his life to this day, including having been called to work on The Book of Common Prayer 1979 after W.H. Auden returned to England during the revision of the prayer book. We will offer copies of the book for sale, and the author has graciously agreed to sign those copies. Bethesda at Its Best! Sunday, April 15 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Guild Room Come one, come all for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Bethesda the special place that it is. Over a series of four weeks, join the clergy and vestry as we discuss the history, mission, and organization of this remarkable parish and how each of these beautiful threads comes together into a diverse and spirit-filled tapestry. Whether you ve been here for years or a couple of weeks, you re invited to join this great conversation. Intercessory Prayer Monday, April 16 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, April 17 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, April 17 5:30 p.m. Library Elayne Forgie, Founder, President, and CEO of Alzheimer s Care Resource Center, Inc. will facilitate this group. Whether your caregiving is a result of illness, age, disability, death, divorce, or anything else, if you are now or have past experience caring for a friend or loved one, this may be the place for you to find information and support. For more information, contact Regine Reimann at (561) x117 or her at reimann@bbts.org. Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, April 18 12:05 p.m. Chapel Those who wish to receive Anointing and Laying-on-of-Hands are welcome to attend this service. St. George s Cooking Wednesday, April 18 1:30 p.m. Kitchen Every first and third Wednesday of the month people of all ages meet in the kitchen to cook a hot meal for St. George s Center in Riviera Beach. It takes approximately 1.5 hours. Others meet at 4:30 p.m. at the center to 59

60 serve the meal which takes approximately 2.5 hours. If every household here at Bethesda commits to just one Wednesday, we will be on a three year rotation for volunteering! For more information, please contact CJ Van Hoek at (561) or outreach@bbts.org. MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, April 18 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall West We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES The Enneagram in Life Wednesday, April 18 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room In this dynamic five session workshop we will explore each of the nine Enneagram types through the use of type specific panel discussions. Each week three to four individuals who all share the same Enneagram type will sit on a panel and be interviewed about what it is like to experience the world from their perspective. As we hear their stories and anecdotes the fundamental similarities of their personality type structure will begin to emerge. What is the core motivation for their type? What causes them stress? What makes them angry? What are their strengths? What are their challenges? How does their faith help them deal with their personality? How can we support them in their personal and spiritual development? By hearing the testimony of others, and maybe sitting on a panel yourself, you will have the opportunity to learn how to be more compassionate and empathetic with yourself and others. Paul Van der Grift will be leading the panels. Since 2013 Paul has been trained and certified by Enneagram Worldwide as an Enneagram Teacher in the Narrative Tradition. 60

61 The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation -- Richard Rohr Wednesday, April 18 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Are you mystified by the Trinity? Does it always sound like a jumble of contradictory words? If so, reading and discussing The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation by Richard Rohr may give you new ways to think about God and your own spirituality. The book is clearly written, accessible and thought-provoking. On four consecutive Wednesdays, starting April 18, Father Burl, Kenlynne Mulroy and Tom O Brien will lead an interactive discussion of this insightful as part of The Middle Way. Attendance at all four classes is encouraged but is not essential. The hardcover book is available in the Bethesda Shoppe or on Amazon where it is eligible for Amazon Prime. Participants are asked to read the Preface and the Introduction (pages 18 to 32) prior to the first class. REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, April 18 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, April 18 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. 61

62 Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, April 18 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, April 18 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. Widow s Walk Thursday, April 19 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. Spring Pot Luck Friday, April 20 6:00 p.m. Garth Join us for our first Spring Potluck from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your Grandma s Favorite Dish to share with your Bethesda Family! Sign-up: Appetizer/Salad, Entrée, or Dessert. Cost is $10 per person Children 12 and under: free Chefs bringing a dish and their families: $5 per person. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, April 20 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, April 20 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 62

63 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Nautical Knitters Saturday, April 21 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship APRIL 22 Holy Eucharist Sunday, April 22 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. The 9:00 a.m. service will be in the setting of a traditional Rite II Holy Eucharist, in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home, participants of all ages will explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. service uses Morning Prayer as the service of the word, with music provided by the Bethesda Choir. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, April 22 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. 63

64 64 Adult Forum: Building up the Kingdom of God: Bethesda Outreach Sunday, April 22 9:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Have you ever wondered how Bethesda reaches into the community and contributes to outreach efforts that build up the Kingdom of God? Join The Rev. Thomas Morris, Associate for Outreach and Development, as he shares how Bethesda views its commitment to the world beyond our walls and the good ways in which we lead that work. Bethesda at Its Best! Sunday, April 22 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Guild Room Come one, come all for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Bethesda the special place that it is. Over a series of four weeks, join the clergy and vestry as we discuss the history, mission, and organization of this remarkable parish and how each of these beautiful threads comes together into a diverse and spirit-filled tapestry. Whether you ve been here for years or a couple of weeks, you re invited to join this great conversation. Church Lecture Tour Sunday, April 22 12:15 p.m. Church We offer a Church Lecture Tour every second and fourth Sunday of the month. The tour will include information about architecture and the beautiful embellishments of the church. The tour is presented by Ann Elizabeth Hall and members of the Church Lecture Tour Committee. This tour is open to anyone interested in learning more about our beautiful church. Intercessory Prayer Monday, April 23 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. Holy Eucharist Tuesday, April 24 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Holy Eucharist and Healing Wednesday, April 25 12:05 p.m. Chapel Those who wish to receive Anointing and Laying-on-of-Hands are welcome to attend this service. Vestry Meeting Wednesday, April 25 3:00 p.m. Guild Room Vestry meetings are held monthly (except during the summer) and are required meetings for all elected Vestry members. The meetings are also

65 open for any member to attend. After a short devotional time, an official meeting is conducted in which the Vestry discusses and acts upon church issues for which it has oversight. MIDDLE W WAY Wednesday Night is Bethesda Night! W Community Supper Wednesday, April 25 6:00 p.m. (serving starts at 5:45 p.m.) Parish Hall We invite you to join other Bethesdans for a catered, informal Community Supper. Every week will be a different menu and the cost is $10 for adults; $5 children under 12; $25 family max (payable at the door). Kindly RSVP by clicking the RSVP sliding image on our website, bbts.org, or call Ayana at (561) The supper is from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. (serving starts at 5:45 p.m.) then you can choose a class that interests you from 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., and we will close the evening with compline in the choir stalls from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. FEATURED CLASSES The Enneagram in Life Wednesday, April 25 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Guild Room In this dynamic five session workshop we will explore each of the nine Enneagram types through the use of type specific panel discussions. Each week three to four individuals who all share the same Enneagram type will sit on a panel and be interviewed about what it is like to experience the world from their perspective. As we hear their stories and anecdotes the fundamental similarities of their personality type structure will begin to emerge. What is the core motivation for their type? What causes them stress? What makes them angry? What are their strengths? What are their challenges? How does their faith help them deal with their personality? How can we support them in their personal and spiritual development? By hearing the testimony of others, and maybe sitting on a panel yourself, you will have the opportunity to learn how to be more compassionate and empathetic with yourself and others. 65

66 Paul Van der Grift will be leading the panels. Since 2013 Paul has been trained and certified by Enneagram Worldwide as an Enneagram Teacher in the Narrative Tradition. The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation -- Richard Rohr Wednesday, April 25 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Library Are you mystified by the Trinity? Does it always sound like a jumble of contradictory words? If so, reading and discussing The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation by Richard Rohr may give you new ways to think about God and your own spirituality. The book is clearly written, accessible and thought-provoking. On four consecutive Wednesdays, starting April 18, Father Burl, Kenlynne Mulroy and Tom O Brien will lead an interactive discussion of this insightful as part of The Middle Way. Attendance at all four classes is encouraged but is not essential. The hardcover book is available in the Bethesda Shoppe or on Amazon where it is eligible for Amazon Prime. Participants are asked to read the Preface and the Introduction (pages 18 to 32) prior to the first class. REOCCURRING CLASSES Yoga Wednesday, April 25 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Parish Hall West Physical therapist and yoga therapist, Emily Large, invites all adults for an evening of holistic worship through Christian yoga practice. Physical postures, relaxation, breath techniques and mental focus create a holistic approach for worship as we will reflect on the themes associated with the liturgical calendar. This method is quite efficient, resulting in a systematic and time friendly approach to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. All abilities and conditions are encouraged to attend as Emily skillfully offers appropriate modifications to those in need. To see Emily s biography, go to A requested donation of $10 per class (payable at the door). Liturgy Group Wednesday, April 25 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Choir Room For all children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade who are interested in learning more about what we do on Sunday mornings in our worship services, the Wednesday Liturgy Class will teach them more about what we do and why. Over the course of the year we will explore elements of 66

67 the Holy Eucharist more in-depth with our young people and also train them to become worship leaders for Sunday services. Topics will include communion, acolyting, music, the liturgical calendar, and saints. If you ve ever wanted a class to teach your child about what we do in worship, don t miss this wonderful opportunity. Bethesda Youth Group Wednesday, April 25 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Youth Room The Bethesda Youth Group will move from our traditional Thursday night meetings to Wednesday nights to join our Middle Way ministries. Come for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and stay for Youth Group until 7:40 p.m. The Bethesda Youth Group is a fellowship group open to all those in 6th through 12th grade. Members also participate in monthly special events including our annual lock-in, service day, and camping trip to Peanut Island. Compline Wednesday, April 25 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Church An ancient, brief, and contemplative liturgy of the Christian tradition, compline offers an opportunity to give God thanks for the day behind us and pray for rest and safety in the night ahead. A fitting end to the day, compline offers a peaceful and meditative sacred time in the middle of our often frenetic weeks, as well as a beautiful conclusion to our Wednesday evenings together. Widow s Walk Thursday, April 26 11:00 a.m. Library Led by Gayle Petersen, this group serves as an opportunity for widows of all ages to discuss how to navigate the waters of widowhood, no matter how recent or distant that reality is. Discussion in the group centers around Miriam Neff s book From One Widow to Another; Conversations on the New You. Meetings are Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. St. George s Sandwich Making Friday, April 27 8:00 a.m. Kitchen Every Friday people of all ages meet in the Kitchen to make sandwiches for the St. George s Community Center in Riviera Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Basil Burke at (954) or outreach@bbts.org. Backpack Food Program Friday, April 27 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall West Join us each Friday for Backpacks with Blessings. Volunteers fill twenty 67

68 30-liter backpacks with assorted dry food items that will help feed a hungry family over a weekend. The backpacks are delivered to Opportunity Early Childhood & Family Center which was founded by Bethesda in the early 1930 s. They are given to parents who come to collect their child at the day s end. Parents are asked to read at least one book to each of their young children over the course of the weekend in thanksgiving. They return the empty backpacks to the school on Monday so they may be filled again for the following Friday. For more information, please contact Lee Daniels at (917) or outreach@bbts.org. Nautical Knitters Saturday, April 28 10:30 a.m. Library Nautical Knitters are a group of knitters who provide handmade watch caps and scarves for the Port Ministry. These necessities are then blessed and given to mariners at the Port of Palm Beach. All including beginners are welcome to attend this fun and free activity. Sunday Worship APRIL 29 Holy Eucharist Sunday, April 29 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. is a spoken Rite I service. Holy Eucharist at 9:00 is a Rite II service in which any long-time Episcopalian will feel right at home. Participants of all ages explore the scripture, tradition, and reason at the foundation of our beliefs as we seek to learn through instruction, grow through liturgical service, and teach generations of Christians in our worship together. Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. is a traditional Rite II service, with music offered by the Bethesda Choir. Please see the complete list of Sunday School Offerings on page 8. Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, April 29 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Parish Hall West We will have a full breakfast, with a rotating menu, for $5 per person starting at 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall West. After 10:00 a.m., a simpler fare, Fellowship Finger Foods, will be provided until 1:00 p.m. with no cost to our parishioners. During this time, one of the clergy, on a rotating basis, will be in the fellowship area. The hosting clergy will stay for fellowship with the parish until time to convene the adult forum and will return to fellowship before the end of the 11:00 a.m. service. Adult Forum: Decisions at the end of life Sunday, April 29 9:50 a.m. Parish Hall East 68

69 The conversation this week and next week centers around decisions we face at the end of life, whether our own or that of loved ones. Join us as experts in health care and the law discuss long-range decisions and practical matters that everyone should consider, no matter where we are in our earthly journey. Bethesda at Its Best! Sunday, April 29 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Guild Room Come one, come all for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Bethesda the special place that it is. Over a series of four weeks, join the clergy and vestry as we discuss the history, mission, and organization of this remarkable parish and how each of these beautiful threads comes together into a diverse and spirit-filled tapestry. Whether you ve been here for years or a couple of weeks, you re invited to join this great conversation. Intercessory Prayer Monday, April 30 11:00 a.m. Library Come join us on Mondays for a short meditation and prayer time. No experience necessary and all are welcome to attend. May 2018 Holy Eucharist Tuesday, May 1 8:00 a.m. Chapel Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Holy Eucharist and Healing 69