Sign-Up to Help with the Giving Tree Imagine a child with no gift for Christmas. Don’t let that happen! Middle School Faith Formation is sponsoring The Giving Tree this year to benefit families residing at Shelter Network of San Mateo. Just select an ornament from the tree showing the name and gift wish of a resident who is transitioning from homelessness. The Giving Tree will be in the vestibule December 5th through 20th. Gifts will be sorted and delivered December 20th. Watch the bulletin for information about upcoming gatherings. To be placed on a mailing list for these outings, contact Crystal at 347-0701, ext. 11 or crystal@barts.org. |
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Registration for Confirmation will begin in May 2009. Any student who will be in high school in Fall 2009 is eligible to prepare for and receive the Sacrament. The deadline for registration will be July 30th. If you have any questions about Confirmation, or would like to receive registration materials, please contact Crystal Frost at 347-0701, ext. 11 or crystal@barts.org. For more information on this program, please see An Introduction to Confirmation at Saint Bart's, the brochure about our final year of the One-Year High School Confirmation Program, and information about Middle School Faith Formation. These files are in PDF format; you will need Adobe Acrobat to view them. |
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This summer, St. Bartholomew has 9 youth and 2 adults traveling to Yakima, Washington for their annual summer mission trip. The trip will take place July 18-26. Please pray for the participants as they prepare to serve those in need. Please contact Crystal Frost in the parish office at 347-0701, ext. 11 or crystal@barts.org with any questions or to make contributions to help make this trip possible. "I had a great time painting a whole house for those less fortunate than me. I knew that they couldn't afford a painter and at the end of the week, when the house was finished, I knew I had helped someone with all my love and respect." "I learned that being successful is not judged by how much money you make." "It made me proud to know that
I gave until it hurt, and that the giving helped "Even though we were in another
country, I was amazed at how easy it was to |
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Download a Medical Release Waiver Form if you need them for activities. These files are in PDF format; you will need Adobe Acrobat to view them. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact our Youth Minister, Crystal Frost at 347-0701, ext.11 or crystal@barts.org. |
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