PALM SUNDAY

With the possibility of inclement weather, we are encouraging those that would like to participate in the procession around the church at the 10:00 am service to bring appropriate attire.

Palm Cross Party

Saturday, March 23, 10:00 am, Parish Hall

Make Palm Crosses

This is a new offering this year to prepare our hearts, and the church, for Holy Week. Please join Rev. Mark for a brunch and all things Palms in the Parish Hall.

We will make lapel palm crosses, crafts, prep the parade palms and decorate the church! All-ages and parishioners welcome!

Senior Singles

Saturday, March 23, from 3:00 -5:00 pm

 A Private Art Collection and High Tea

Come and enjoy a private art collection (14195 Rancho Tierra Trail, San Diego, CA 92130), as well as the pleasure of High Tea. Please park on street leading up to cul-de-sac (NOT around cul-de-sac). Just bring yourself and ideas for future Senior Singles events. RSVP ASAP to Leanne MacDougall by March 20th by text: 619.889.8317 or email: leanne@leannehull.com.

Adult Formation: Bible Study & Centering Prayer

Sundays, Feb. 25 - March 24, 9:00 am, both groups enter through Parish Hall

Bible Study of the Gospel of Mark

Join us as we continue to study the Gospel of Mark. We’ll be using Rowan William’s book, Meeting God in Mark: Reflections for the Season of Lent. Led by Teresa Hixson and Sarah Davis

Week Five scripture verses:

Mon.- Mark 14:53-72, Tues.- Mark 15:1-20, Wed.- Mark 15:21-39, Thurs.- Mark 15:40-47

This Sunday March 24, the passage is Mark 14:53-72.

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Centering Prayer

Join Rev. Christina in the Godly Play room for a time of Centering Prayer.

Palm Sunday for Children and Youth

Sunday, March 24

9:30 - Meet on the lawn to prep your palms and welcome Nemo the Donkey!

10:00 - Worship/Parade + Children's Chapel (Godly Play The Faces of Easter, feast + craft) and pageant practice 

11:15 - Palm Sunday Community + Reception (with donkey cake!)  

Nursery offered from 9:45-11:15 IN OUR NEW SPACE. The new space is located at the top of the stairs on the second floor (just down from the previous location). ALL NURSERY KIDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARADE and then meet in nursery during church service.

Holy Week Box

This year all families are invited to pick up materials for a Holy Week Box. This reusable craft will take families through the days leading up to the Mystery of Easter with scripture, scene play and activities.

The children and youth will begin to pickup box supplies at the Palm Party + Palm Sunday. If you can't make those times, supplies will be available in the church office and services during Holy Week.

Requiem Eucharist Service

Wednesday, March 27, 12:00 pm

Wednesday, March 27 is our monthly Requiem service, in which we remember those who have died in the month of March.

Tenebrae Service of Darkness and Shadows

Wednesday, March 27, 7:00 pm

Please join us in worship on Holy Wednesday for a quiet, even somber, prelude to the three holy days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

François Couperin’s “Leçons de ténèbres” (1714) in its original setting. Featuring soprano soloists, baroque cello, and continuo organ.

Holy Satur-Tea

Saturday, March 30, 3:00 pm, Courtyard

Holy Satur-Tea Courtyard Service The Holy Saturday service will be held in the Courtyard with a life-size tomb and cross. This is an interactive, 30-minute service for all-ages, offering a time to reflect on the sadness and joy of the day.

There will be a tea and hot-cross bun reception following the service to be in community.

Learning the Language of Praise

Rev. Mark offers seven Psalms, which we might use this Lent to help us learn the language of praise. They are Psalms 145, 8, 19, 33, 66, 103 and 96.

We have created a booklet that contains these psalms, accompanied by photos of nature for you to contemplate. See it HERE .

Honor Someone Special This Easter Season

A perfect way to acknowledge a loved one is to make a special dedication in our Easter services. A donation in any amount will be gratefully received and your dedication will be added to all of our

bulletins on Easter Day.

We will need to know:

1 - Name of Dedication

2 - Choice of introduction from below:

___In Loving memory of

___In Remembrance of

___In Honor of

___In Thanksgiving for

___In Celebration of

3 - Your name(s) as to be printed in the bulletin

All dedication requests need to be received by the office no later than Monday, March 25th. Contact Walter if you have any questions at walter@sjbts.org.

Parking at The Bishop’s School is Now OPEN

With the help of our friends over at The Bishop’s School, starting this Sunday they are graciously opening their parking structure for us to use on Sunday mornings. PRIOR to parking there, you must

have submitted a Waiver Form to Walter in the office. They are available with the ushers. Here is what you’ll need to know:

• The structure will be open and available only from the hours of 8:30am to 12 noon (FIRM)

• Please use the entrance on Draper Avenue to enter and exit.

• No special signage in your car or checking in with a guard will be required.

Sunday Sermon

Sunday, March 17, Fifth Sunday in Lent

Transformational Journey

On a baptism Sunday, the Rev. Christina Miller ask us to consider where each of us are on our transformational journey in Christ, allowing that “Wherever you are is exactly where you need to be and exactly where God is meeting you.”

Watch or read the sermon HERE.