BLESSING of the ANIMALS: Sunday, October 4 | | Bring your beloved pets (or stuffed animals) to church for a blessing on Sunday, October 4! | | |
A Blessing of the Animals
Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures.
On the fifth and sixth days of creation, you called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land.
You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters.
We ask you to bless the animals and all living creatures.
By the power of your love, enable them to live according to your plan.
May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures.
Amen.
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St. Bede's Episcopal Church
You are invited to celebrate
Bishop Antonio Gallardo Lucena
Saturday, October 10
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Hosted by St. Alban's Westwood
580 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, California
St. Alban’s warmly invites friends from the Westside Deanery to a special evening of worship, conversation, and celebration as we welcome the Eighth Bishop of Los Angeles, The Right Reverend Dr. Antonio Gallardo Lucena.
The evening begins at 4:00 p.m. with Choral Evensong, by the St. Alban’s Choir under the direction of Dr. Ray W. Urwin, Music Director and Organist.
Click here for more information and to RSVP
| HOMECOMING SUNDAY: October 11 | |
The St. Bede's Homecoming Barbecue will be held on Sunday, October 11, after the 10:00 AM service. This is an annual event to mark the end of the summer vacation season, reconnect with the St. Bede's family, and highlight the many opportunities and activities at St. Bede's.
Daphne has created a Sign-up Genius so parishioners can sign up to bring food for the barbeque. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE SIGN-UP.
Thank you all and see you there!
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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 22
Oct. 4, 2026
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-14
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
Preacher: The Rev. Jennifer Wagner Pavia
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Bible and Breakfast
Tuesdays | 9:30 AM
Luther Hall & Zoom
Midweek Eucharist
Wednesday | 7:00 PM
Chapel in the Sanctuary
Adult Forum: Season of Creation: "Standing on Sacred Ground"
Wednesdays | 8:00 PM
Luther Hall & Zoom
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Sunday, October 4, 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM services: Blessing of the Aminals
Saturday October 10, 4:00 - 6:30 PM: Celebrate Bishop Antonio Gallardo Lucena at St. Alban's in Westwood
Sunday, October 11: Homecoming Sunday with BBQ lunch
Saturday, October 24, 6:00 PM: Party of Parties hosted by Sisters of Bede in Luther Hall (see flyer below)
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THE PARTY OF PARTIES IS COMING! | | BOOK CART: Thank you for your continuing support! | | | | |
The Sisters of Bede book cart is an excellent resource not only for our congregation but for the groups that use our facilities. In exchange for books, the reader leaves a free-will offering. The money collected is added to the funds donated by the Sisters to the NYA.
We depend on donations of your unneeded books to stock our carts. We especially need: mysteries (our most popular), general fiction (including romance), and general nonfiction. You can leave them next to the book carts in the parish hall.
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SACRED RESISTANCE:
St. Bede's has partnered with Sacred Resistance--a task force of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles--which assists immigrant families that are sheltering in place. The Mission committee has been assisting in the delivery of household goods, groceries and clothing.
There are two ways you can help:
1. Local Family Support We are currently supporting local families who need the following items:
ART SUPPLIES: Sketch pads, markers, construction paper, children's scissors, pipe cleaners, crayons, gel crayons, air dry modeling clay, stamps, stickers
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Notebooks, loose paper, notepads, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, rulers, pencil sharpeners, erasers, highlighters, pencil/pen bags, glue sticks, Sharpies
HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, dish soap, laundry soap, liquid baby bath soap, diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6), bleach, canned vegetables, fruit and protein, rice, oatmeal, pasta
CLOTHING: Men's sizes L/XL, women's sizes M/L, children ages 4-10. Coats, sweatshirts, shirts, pants, and socks (new or gently used) are all welcome.
How to give:
2. Broader Community Distribution
Sacred Resistance is also collecting dry goods and household items for distribution to families throughout Los Angeles County. View their wishlist here: https://www.myregistry.com/organization/sacred-resistance-los-angeles-ca/5220494
You may also drop off items directly at Sacred Resistance headquarters in Hollywood:
- Monday–Tuesday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thursday–Friday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Address: 6125 Carlos Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028
Monetary donations can be made here: Venmo: @ststephenshollywood Paypal: https://bit.ly/sacred-resistance
Your generosity helps families in our community during a vulnerable time. Thank you.
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CLUE - Supporting Immigration Work:
Dear friends,
Many of you have shown concern about new immigration policies and how they will impact this vulnerable population among us here in Los Angeles. Below is information about how you can get involved through CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice), an organization that St. Bede's works with and supports.
Blessings,
Rev. Jennifer+
At the core of nearly every faith tradition lies the concept of a just, harmonious, and loving society where all souls are valued and everyone can thrive.
It is unconscionable that people fleeing violence in other countries would be deported back to those places, regardless of threats to their safety and security.
Because the Trump Administration is threatening immigrant communities across the country (regardless of documentation status), CLUE is working across Southern California to protect immigrant workers and their families in a variety of important ways.
You can join us in this work or support it with your donations knowing that you are doing your part to protect vulnerable people.
RAPID RESPONSE NETWORKS
If you see ICE Activity anywhere you go, you can report it to the Rapid Response hotlines in your area.
- Los Angeles: 888-624-4752
- Orange County: 714-881-1558
- San Bernardino/Riverside: 909-361-4588
- Kern County: 661-432-2230
- Central Valley: 559-206-0151
CLUE is working with RRN partners to offer ongoing trainings for faith leaders and community members who want to show up for workers and families being targeted by ICE. If you want to be trained to be a rapid responder and you live in Orange County, Los Angeles or the Inland Empire, contact Sithy Bin at sbin@cluejustice.org.
Thank you for standing in intimate solidarity as we seek to build a society where everyone is safe and lives with dignity.
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Archbishop of Canterbury addresses House of Bishops during U.S. visit
By Shireen Korkzan
[Episcopal News Service – Navasota, Texas] Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally, above, visited the House of Bishops Sept. 25 here at Camp Allen during its fall meeting. Texas was the first stop on her Sept. 22-28 visit to the United States, her first as archbishop of Canterbury.
Anglican provinces, including The Episcopal Church, “face very similar challenges and very similar joys” even though they’re geographically, culturally and linguistically different, Mullally told the bishops.
As archbishop of Canterbury, “I have had the joy of being in Jerusalem and Europe. I’ve had the joy of being in Ghana, Cameroon and Kenya and Burundi, and in all of those places, when you go to church, you see an Anglican church,” she said. “Despite the different cultures, different languages, different social settings, different environments, the churches are recognizable as part of the Anglican Communion. I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the welcome that I have received in all those places, and it has been a reminder to me that we’re family.”
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