St. Benedict's is a welcoming community sharing and spreading
Christ's love through worship,education, fellowship, and outreach
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Sunday 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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Your 2020 tax statement is ready for download on the
To print your tax statement
Point to Home
click My Profile
Click the My Giving History tab
Click PDF Tax Statement
Review the tax statement
Click Print.
If you do not have or lost your login or need assistance,
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Please join us Sunday morning at 10:30.
Links to join will be sent in Saturday's email.
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Dear friends in Christ,
Because of the weather forecast of heavy rain for Sunday afternoon, we are canceling outdoor worship for January 31. We will be on facebook and youtube at 10:30 am. And please plan to join us for outdoor, in person Holy Eucharist on Sunday, February 7 at 2:00 pm, with special music from Valerie Pool and Lucinda Patrick, and scouts from the St. B's troop offering readings and ushering in celebration of Scouting Sunday. Look for the registration link in next week's e-news.
Peace, Mo. Jenna+
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Sundays 9:30 a.m.
Join us for Adult Formation at 9:30, continuing conversations to get to know Mo. Jenna and help her get to know you and St. Benedict's. This week's question: Who first taught you about Jesus? What is your earliest memory of encountering Jesus?
Links to join will be sent in Saturday's email.
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Year End Financial Report |
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St. Benedict's ended the year 12/31/20 with Total Income of $543,019 and Total Expenses of $435,290 yielding a Net Income of $98,729.
The Total Income figure breaks down into:
Non-Pledge - $ 39,441
Other Income - $ 50,950 - This figure included a Funds Transfer from the school which will not be available going forward
Pledge - $443,627
The Total Expense figure was significantly lower than budgeted basically because we were not in the building or conducting our usual services and other programs. Payroll was the one category that was basically on budget.
The Vestry, Stewardship Committee and the Finance Committee are working on the budget for 2021. We plan to provide more timely financial information to you during the coming year. Please consider how you might be able to contribute to build and grow our financial future.
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The Women's Bible Study continues to meet via Zoom on Monday mornings at 10:30 and welcomes any and all who might be interested. Currently we are doing a series on Women in the Bible--the Good, Bad, and Remarkable. Please use the attached Zoom link to jump aboard and then save that link for further use as it is a recurring link.
Passcode: biblestudy
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Ugly Pants is back!
Sign up for a round of golf with your St. B's friends - and their friends. We will be playing at Indian Hills Country Club on April 19 with a 9:30am tee time. $620 for a foursome includes golf, goodie bag, CHEATS package, and after-tournament lunch.
If you don't play golf but still want to help us raise money for the Outreach ministries of St. B's, find a local business to be a sponsor, or sign up for a sponsorship yourself. Thanks to Zag Equipment Sales (Tim Gould) and K-9 Coach (Amber & Jarette Burckhalter) for already signing up as sponsors.
Please know that due to COVID restrictions we are delaying the Low Country Boil Dinner but that will be back in August, so mark your calendars for 8/28/2021.
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Stewardship at St. Benedict's 2021 |
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We have much to celebrate at St. Benedict's in January 2021. We have enthusiastically welcomed the Rev. Jenna Strizak as our new rector. We have celebrated three outdoor communion services, bundled up with smiles behind our masks. As we begin moving forward and planning for exciting times at St. Benedict's our commitment to stewardship continues. We are grateful that we have received $387,200 with 86 pledges. Thank you to those who have pledged for your generous commitment to St. Benedict's for 2021.
We invite and encourage those who haven't pledged to please join other parishioners at our church and to make a commitment to financially support the work we have before us. We receive pledges of all amounts, from a few hundred to thousands of dollars per year – whatever works best for the giver. We simply want everyone to participate and support the church.
You can pledge online below or by returning the pledge card to the church.
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As more people may need to enter the school/church building during the school week, it is important that we understand the guidelines. The school is following strict protocols which we need to respect. During the school day up to 4:00 please enter through the school entrance and tell the receptionist who you are and that you are doing church work and get your temperature taken. If you come after 4:00 and see anyone from the school just let them know who you are and where you are going to be. If you are coming to church to record for the church service please enter through the main sanctuary door. Obviously the weekends are different and no one from the school will be on duty. |
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The 3.5-ton, 20-foot-long bronze sculpture Angels Unawares, twin to the statue in St. Peter’s Square, has arrived in Atlanta. It will be displayed at Holy Spirit Preparatory School through February 3 as part of a nationwide tour.
The sculpture is a second casting of a piece commissioned by Pope Francis and created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, who has received broad attention for his Homeless Jesus sculpture. This sculpture embodies the Church’s teachings on immigration, particularly the importance of welcoming the stranger and celebrating the many contributions of migrants and refugees to our society. The public is invited to view the sculpture from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer will preside over a blessing ceremony on Tuesday, January 12, at 1:30 p.m. Learn more here.
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St. Benedict's Episcopal School is now accepting applications. Learn more at stbs.org
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Children's Prayers
Send Campbell your children's prayers by Wednesday for inclusion in the service on Sunday.
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28th
Liz Ergle
Sarah Antic
Alyssa Cain
Bennett Tallach
29th
Michael Wing
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30th
Corinne Fogel
31st
Victoria Patrick
Parker Plummer
Maddie Witkiewicz
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1st
Mark Stackow
Piper Bonert
2nd
Marshall Waybright
Ryan Cassidy
3rd
Gavin Purify
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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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Although we have not been gathering in the church, we continue to rely on your generous giving to support our wonderful staff, our ministries, and to maintain a solid foundation.
The current financial situation at St. Benedict's is not trending well. Year to date we have received $328,251 on a budget of $387,828. Expenses are running below budget also which does help. Please help by bringing your pledge current.
If you are able to keep up your pledge or make loose offerings, there are three ways.
2. Mail a check to the church, 2160 Cooper Lake Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080.
The mail is checked regularly.
3. Set up automatic payments through your own bank.
We appreciate your prayers and all the ways you give to Christ's ministry.
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A reminder to all parishioners that 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, meal delivery and help to families in need, Eucharistic visits with Diocesan-approved safe protocols, and more.
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!
Additionally, Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health has established an emotional support line for individuals that may not need crisis care but do find themselves in need of emotional connection. Georgia's Crisis and Access Line can be accessed at 1-800-715-4225, or by downloading the MYGCAL app for text and chatting if there is a crisis. This is a free, confidential 24/7 hour crisis line staffed by licensed clinicians year round.
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Small Groups and Social Clubs |
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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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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