St. Benedict's is a welcoming community sharing and spreading
Christ's love through worship,education, fellowship, and outreach
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Join us for in-person service every Sunday at 8:00 am & 10:30 am.
Live streaming services are available at 10:30 am via our
Compline, a brief service of prayers and readings for the close of day,
Online Giving
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In accordance with the CDC's newest guidelines, we now require masks to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Masks can be provided for you in the narthex.
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A Season of Stewardship
It is not too late to plant!
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“I planted, Apollos watered, and God gave the growth.” (I Corinthians 6:3). Even though St. Benedict’s stewardship season is coming to an end, God’s abundant love for us never ends. He is always our faithful steward. If you haven’t had an opportunity to make your pledge for the coming year, it is not too late. God’s word tells us that as we plant and water, he will give growth to St. Benedict’s. To make your pledge please use the button below.
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GOAL NUMBER OF PLEDGES: 105
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PLEDGES AS OF THIS WEEK: 076
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TOTAL AS OF THIS WEEK: $370,470
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Advent 2 - December 5
8:00 am - Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 am - Lessons and Carols Featuring the Choirs of St. Benedict's and lots of congregational singing!
After church (around 11:30) a visit from St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra.
Advent 3 - December 12
8:00 am and 10:30 am
Worship with Holy Communion
Advent 4 - December 19
8:00 am and 10:30 am
Worship with Holy Communion
Christmas Eve - December 24
5:00 pm - Family Oriented Worship/Holy Communion, music led by children's choirs.
8:00 pm - Traditional Worship with Holy Communion and Parish Choir.
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Christmas Day - December 25
10:00 am - Worship with Holy Communion Carols on piano, come in your Christmas pajamas.
Christmas 1 - December 26
8:00 am and 10:30 am - Worship Carol singing in place of a sermon.
Christmas 2 - January 2
8:00 am and 10:30 am
Worship with Holy Communion
Feast of the Epiphany - January 6
6:30 pm - Worship: Followed by Burning of the Greens and King Cake. Bring a branch from your Christmas tree to add to the bonfire.
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Angel Tree 2021
Calling all St. Benedict’s Angels!
Help make our Angel Tree Outreach a success this year.
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All children on the tree are from our Path to Shine programs or part of Fr. Ramon’s congregation at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church. There are still lots of tags on our virtual tree and more are being added this week. Please go to St. B Angel Tree to see the list and adopt a child! All gifts will need to be dropped off at St. Jude’s Episcopal (220 Windy Hill Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30060) on December 18th between 9-12.
Contact Christie and Kelly at Stbangeltree@gmail.com if other arrangements need to be made for drop off – we are happy to work with you. Also, if you are unable to shop but would like to donate money, we can shop for you.
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Favorite Christmas Hymns and Carols
Submit your favorite Christmas hymns and carols to sing at church!
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Join us on Sunday, December 26 for Holy Eucharist where, in place of a sermon, we will sing favorite Christmas carols and hymns!
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Sunday School
This Sunday
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Our monthly children and youth formation program, Building Faith Brick by Brick will have Sunday School, December 5 at 9:30 am. We’ll explore a Bible story with Lego and meet in the upper parking lot.
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Church of the Common Ground Outreach
This Sunday
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Join us in making lunches for the Church of the Common Ground. We will gather in the kitchen after the 8:00 service (around 8:45) on December 5 for sandwich making and packing lunch bags.
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Living Well Through Advent
Practicing Patience With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind
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This Advent season, Living Compass is happy to offer their free downloadable pdf designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study. This 48-page guide provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Advent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Christmas. Also, sign up for their daily email devotionals.
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The St. B's Ladies Social Group willl hold an ornament exchange on Sunday, December 12 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the home of Verdery Newell. RSVP to attend and if you can bring a bottle of wine or food. Robin Cubbage - robin.cubbage55@gmail.com
188 Covered Bridge Dr. SW, Smyrna, GA
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Watch the Documentary Mission: JOY
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Deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny, Mission: JOY is a documentary with unprecedented access to the unlikely friendship of two international icons who transcend religion: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu. In their final joint mission, these self-described mischievous brothers give a master class in how to create joy in a world that was never easy for them.
Screening dates will be November 19 – December 2.
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St. B's School Open House
January 23, 2022
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Women's Bible Study
All are welcome.
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The Women's Bible Study is now considering events of the church's liturgical calendar year. As part of this study, we will be reading and discussing pertinent Biblical references, as well as related sermons from Barbara Brown Taylor's Home by Another Way. When there is a break between such events, we expect to study together some of the shorter epistles of the New Testament. Join us at the link below.
Password: biblestudy
Also...
Glenda Underwood will host a luncheon on Mon., Dec. 13 at 11:00 am. Beverages will be provided along with a hot chicken casserole. Guests are asked to bring either a salad or dessert. We will celebrate, sing, and celebrate! Email Glenda with any questions.
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St. B's needs lectors (readers) and intercessors (lead the prayers of the people) on Sunday mornings. It's so important that the assembly hears God's word read by people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, voices... reflecting the diversity of the body of Christ. This is a great ministry for folks looking to get more involved! Email Saralee Parker with any questions.
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Acolyte training is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
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St. Cecilia Children's Choir
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We are excited to announce a newly formed Children’s Choir led by Ms. Judy Guard!
St. Cecilia Children's Choir (K - 2nd grade)
Wednesdays at 5:30 - 6:00 pm in the Upper Parking Lot
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Holy Baptism
January 9 - 8:00 am or 10:30 am (Baptism of Our Lord)
April 16 - 8:00 pm (Great Vigil of Easter)
April 17 - (Easter Day)
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Men's Bible Study
All are welcome.
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Join the Men's Bible Study for fellowship and discussion of the Gospel of the week each Thursday at 7:30 am on zoom.
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1st
Michael Hale
2nd
Kaitlyn Grace
Margaret Grace
Cate Ergle
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3rd
Scott Offen
Shaun Behunin
Bill Moss
Brian Coane
4th
Bronson Bryant
Phyllis Ortega
Gemma Doehner
5th
Brett Wilkie
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6th
Jennifer Vaughn
7th
Lesa Bell
Amy Lancaster-King
Marie Dauphin
Ashley Brunelle
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Now that we are back in church for services please start wearing you name tag. If you don't have a name tag please contact Monty at monty@mysaintb.org to request a new one. Wearing name tags really is a help for Mo. Jenna and for each of us as we welcome new parishioners and visitors and maybe refresh our memories on old friends.
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Be a part of making the nave beautiful for online worship. The Flower Guild is looking for volunteers to help with arranging flowers for the nave every week. If interested, contact Beth Tyler.
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St. Benedict's is committed to the various care needs of its member families. A dedicated group of volunteers are continuing to offer their time to serve our church community within various pastoral care capacities, including prayer requests, transportation, meal delivery, Eucharistic visits with Diocesan-approved safe protocols, and more. Mo. Jenna is also readily available for prayers, calls and/or visits for those in need.
Do not hesitate to reach out to Kerry Thomas or Anna Best about Pastoral care needs for yourself, your family, or your friends. We are here to help and serve!
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Small Groups and Social Clubs
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Small groups are a wonderful way to deepen connections within our St. B's community; strengthen, renew and nourish our faith; and grow closer to God.
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Support El Refugio while shopping
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Help at-risk students and families
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Do you have St. Benedict's related news that needs to be communicated to your fellow parish members? Click here for an easy form to convey the needed information to the office.
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St. Benedict's Episcopal Church | 678-272-4300 | 2160 Cooper Lake Rd. SE
mysaintb.org
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