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In accordance with the CDC's newest guidelines, we now require masks to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

On October 10 we began our annual Pledge Campaign. Taking inspiration from St. Paul's words to the early church at Corinth, our theme this year is “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave growth.” (I Cor. 3:6-7). Fourteen years ago, a small group of faithful servants planted St. Benedict's. Over the years, the parishioners of St. Benedict's have faithfully watered so that God could bless and grow our parish. Now is the season for us, as current parishioners, to continue this watering and partner with God as we grow into our next season together as a community. Over the next 5 weeks, please prayerfully consider a financial pledge for St. Benedict's in 2022, as well as the other resources of time and treasure you will offer to God in this place. To make your pledge, please use the button below.

TOTAL AS OF THIS WEEK: $214,590

As part of St. Benedict's observance of the Feast of All Saints, the names of the faithful departed will be read aloud during the services. The list of names will include those parishioners who have died, those people who have been buried through St. Benedict's, and those in our extended parish family who have died since last year’s remembrance. If you wish to add a name of someone who has died recently or one whose death has a special significance for you, please fill out the google form below, or send parish administrator Monty Johnson an email or leave a voice mail at 678.279.4302, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 4 (this is a firm deadline and cannot be extended). The names will be listed in the Saturday worship email on November 6, carried on a banner on November 7, and will be prayed aloud during worship services on November 7.

This Saturday morning River City Church is hosting a Love Smyrna community fair. St. B's folks can help in two ways:

There is tremendous need in Smyrna and we have the chance to help support a fantastic ministry in an easy, tangible way.

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) monthly on the dates below for sandwich making and packing lunch bags.

Contact Taylor Stukes with any questions.

Our monthly children and youth formation program, Building Faith Brick by Brick will have Sunday School, Nov. 7 at 9:30 am. We’ll explore a Bible story with Lego and meet in the upper parking lot.

Questions? Email Mo. Jenna, Katie Loadholtes, or Laura Alexander.

The St. B's Book Club is meeting Tues, Nov 30 online at 6:45 to discuss Never Turn Back by Atlanta writer Chris Swann, a longtime teacher at Holy Innocents. All are welcome. If you have questions, please email Kristine Anderson.

Passcode  994910

The Vestry Nominating Committee is very pleased to announce the following slate of new Vestry members Pat Engel, Chris Gaffney, Bob Porter, Courtenay Wallace.

The slate will be approved at the Annual Parish Meeting Sunday, Nov. 14 from 9:10-10:10 am. Please read their bios below and congratulate them on their selection.

St. B's School is partnering with Sherwood Forest Farms to offer high quality greenery directly from the Pacific Northwest. Sherwood Forest Farms has a beautiful selection of fresh Noble Fir wreaths, garland, door swags and more to be delivered to the school for local pick up or shipped directly to the recipient. Local delivery will be the week after Thanksgiving. Pick up location at 1125 Concord Rd. SE (Pick-up Date/Time TBD). Direct delivery items will be delivered to the recipient during the first 2 weeks following Thanksgiving. If you would like to support St. B's school while decorating for the holidays, please visit the schools site listed below. Orders must be placed by Nov. 7. Thank you for your support!

All Saints' Sunday

Annual Meeting - 9:10-10:10 am

Advent 1: All-Parish, All Ages, Advent Fun - 9:15-10:15 am outdoors!

Advent 2: Lessons & Carols - 10:30 am

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.

Acolyte training is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Patrick. patrickvictoria87@gmail.com or 404-234-2777.

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

Are you interested in Holy Baptism? Please let Mother Jenna know! We'd love to prepare for this joyous sacrament.

November 7 - 8:00 am or 10:30 am (All Saints Sunday)

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)

This fall the Women's Bible Study group will resume their discussion of the Gospel of John at 10:30 AM on Mondays. For now, because of the virulence of the Covid virus and especially the Delta variant, we will continue to meet via Zoom.

Password: biblestudy

Join the Men's Bible Study for fellowship and discussion of the Gospel of the week each Thursday at 7:30 am on zoom.

Contact Paul Stein for the link and with any questions.

November

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.

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.

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! 

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.