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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,
is held at 7:30 pm on weekdays. A Zoom link is emailed each day.
Online Giving
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Sunday Worship
We will honor Deacon Edith Woodling as she retires from St. Benedict's on the 25th anniversary of her ordination to the Diaconate.
The Reverend John Porter will be our guest preacher and Celebrant for our Ante-Communion service on Sunday. John was the beloved Rector at St. Bede's Episcopal Church for many years. He later served as Chaplain at Holy Innocents Episcopal School and Associate Rector at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church.
John is the Founder of Forging Futures in Haiti and has a big heart for Mission and Outreach. John has made many trips to Haiti in support of young students at Saint Mathieu in Leogane, Jean Baptiste in Gressier, and Saint Poulo in Campan. During the pandemic, he has written essays almost everyday which he posts on Facebook. Here is a link to one of his latest.
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Prayers in the Nave
St. Benedict's Nave is open for prayers Saturdays from 10-12 and Sundays from 3-5, in 15 minute increments. Being in our beautiful Nave can be a comfort and joy for you and your family, and reconnect you with our wonderful parish family.
A reservation in advance is required. For safety's sake, there will be only one household per reserved time and you must wear a mask. Our Regathering Task Force has developed specific requirements to keep everyone safe. You must bring your own Book of Common Prayer or find it online here.
"I had missed every part of our sanctuary: the rich tones of the wood in the altar, the warmth of the sunshine streaming through the windows, the flowers above the altar, the lighted candles, and most of all the opportunity to be in God's house."
- Anna Best
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Sundays 9:30 a.m.
Carole Maddux, an archdeacon in our diocese, will lead Adult Formation this Sunday. She will focus on the fourth part of our mission statement - Outreach and Mission. I look forward to a great discussion.
I hope you will join us!
Faithfully, Edith
A Zoom link will be in the Saturday email.
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Vitural "Passing the Peace"
Take a selfie of you and your family in your pandemic "church clothes". Who has the cutest PJs or best socks or the best coffee mug or wine glass? Take a picture and send it to Monty at monty@mysaintb.org. We will share the Peace and see St. Benedict's friends in a slideshow sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. Stewardship season is upon us and we want to begin connecting with each other virtually.
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Blessing of the Ghouls and Goblins
Join us by drive-thru on 10/31 any time from 11:00-1:00 to receive a Halloween care package from our Children's Ministry! Wear your costumes if you would like, we will be wearing ours!
Upcoming: Advent Wreath Making and Breakfast with St. Nick
Send Campbell your children's prayers by Wednesday for inclusion in the service on Sunday.
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St. Benedict's Flower Guild
 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 Episcopal School
 St. Benedict's School is accepting applications for our Preschool 1yr - PK. Church members are encouraged to apply before December 1st, after which, we will open the application process to the external community.
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St. Benedict's Finances
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 into which we will soon welcome a new rector.
The current financial situation at St. Benedict's is not trending well. Year to date we have received $254,000 on a budget of $358,000. Expenses are running below budget also which does help. Expenses year to date are $293,000 on a budget of $392,000.
If you are able to keep up your pledge or make loose offerings, there are three ways.
2. Mail a check to the church at 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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October Birthdays
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22nd
23rd
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Deborah Merriman
Hunter Smith
Mateo Jaureguiberry
Mike Kidd
Heather Forteith
Christie Brown
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24th
25th 26th
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Tamara Siemon
Bobby Hendrix
William Vaughn
Hulan Webb Michael McElduff Whitney Leonard Ryan Frank Sylvia Beeler |
27th
28th |
Gary Newell
Mike Mitchell
Eleanor Jones
Chloe Zwigart
Ryder Wilson
Camila Hernandez
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If your name is missing from the above list, email Monty to have your info updated.
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Your Pastoral Care Team is Ready to Serve!
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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