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

This week St. Benedict’s is preparing for Julia Smith’s funeral, and caring for those who love and grieve her. Consequently, Acolyte Training (originally scheduled for this Sunday at 12:00) and Stewardship FAQ (originally scheduled for this Sunday at 9:15) are both cancelled for this Sunday. We will reschedule both for a later date TBD. Thanks for your understanding, and please keep Julia and those who love her in your prayers.

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.

We both grew up in spiritual homes. Our families attended church each Sunday and our parents taught us the importance of giving. One of our earliest memories is dropping a dime or quarter in the offering plate. Neither of us came from wealthy families and we watched our parents cut coupons, scrimp, and save, but there was never a question about not pledging or not giving. As little children, we watched and learned. When we married almost 15 years ago, building our gift to the church into our budget seemed as natural as breathing because the importance of giving was ingrained from a very early age. For us, giving is a spiritual practice that is one way of showing our commitment to God and to our church family. However, we give for very practical reasons too. We understand that it takes money to operate a church. Salaries must be paid, and buildings and grounds must be maintained.

Guest Preacher: Lang Lowery (St. Benedict's Founding Vicar)

All Saints' Sunday

Annual Meeting 9:10-10:10 am

We will elect four new members to the Vestry at the annual parish meeting November 14. In order to serve on the Vestry one must be a member in good standing. The qualifications are:

1. Be a confirmed Episcopalian.

2. Must have made and maintained a pledge.

3. Must have participated in the life of St Benedict’s.

Please consider carefully whom you might wish to nominate. And yes you may nominate yourself. Please send names to Ann Canipe, Sr Warden.

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.

Cathedral of St. Philip

Amy-Jill Levine, Ph.D.

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Jesus and his first followers were Jews, thoroughly grounded in Jewish Scripture, Jewish ethics and theology, and Jewish hopes. To understand the New Testament is thus to recover part of Jewish history. How has knowledge of this common history become lost? How might understanding the New Testament in its historical context provide not only a new way of approaching Jewish-Christian relations but also a new way of celebrating our common roots? Our topics include the Our Father prayer, the Parables of the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan, Jesus’ comments on observing Torah (Jewish Law), and Jesus’ relations to women and to gentiles. Read more & register...

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.

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.

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.

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.

October

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.