From Father Ponec:
2020 Synod-Diocese of the Western States
The 29th Annual Synod and ACW Conference will be held in Chico, California from May 5-9, 2020. Bishop Hansen and the parish of St. Augustine’s will be our hosts.
Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Upham
Father Ponec appointed Priest-in-Charge
Bishop Ashman has appointed the Reverend Robert F. Ponec as Priest-in-Charge of St. Bartholomew’s Parish. Father Ponec will celebrate Holy Communion monthly beginning March 22nd, and will celebrate with us on Easter Day.
Columbarium Project Update
The vestry has voted to move ahead with the columbarium project. If you would like to support the effort to purchase and install a parish columbarium, either through a donation and/or by reserving a niche, please contact our Sr. Warden Rick Gregory or Vestryman DJ. Synnott.
We expect work to begin this spring!
October Chili Feast
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Oct 27 Chili feast! In addition to a great meal, the ACW collected $165 to benefit Matthew House, a local organization dedicated to assisting children and the families of people incarcerated in Washington’s prisons.
Columbarium Project
The Vestry is actively soliciting interest in, and financial commitments towards, the columbarium project.
If you would like to support the effort to purchase and install a parish columbarium, either through a donation and/or by reserving a niche, please contact our Sr. Warden Larry or Vestryman DJ soon. Their contact information is available in the parish directory.