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Rev. Nina's messages to the community
Rector's Letters


Win-Win
We have such good news to report from our first month of St. Bart’s Free Farmers Market. In May we served 138 households, and 2,900 pounds of food went to people instead of a landfill! That’s 500 to 600 pounds of food—400 pounds in produce alone—every week. This ministry is made possible by our devoted volunteers, and by a wonderful partner, Trader Joe’s in Poway. Every Sunday at 9 a.m., our volunteers go there to pick up food, which is consistently fresh and organized. We ar

The Rev. Nina Bacas
Jun 10


Caring for Our Congregation
Last weekend we unveiled our new Bartmobile, and the nearly universal reaction was “We have a new toy!” Indeed, it is very sporty and the color is amazing. Its arrival on our campus, however, is not about play, but about caring. The old Bartmobile had seen better days, and a couple of parishioners wanted something better—and safer—for you. St. Bart’s is blessed with a big parking lot, but it can be a long trek from the lower lot to the sanctuary. That’s why we have the Bartmo

The Rev. Nina Bacas
Jun 4


To Live a Life Worthy
On Monday, we held a Memorial Day service. Navy Chaplain Frank Muñoz, our lectors, our brass musicians, and the local Scouts provided a moving liturgy with tremendous respect and honor for the departed who served to protect our freedoms. I invite you read the sermon Chaplain Muñoz delivered at St. Bart’s on Memorial Day 2026: https://tinyurl.com/3726zh8n Blessings, Mother Nina+

The Rev. Nina Bacas
May 28
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