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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If you are in need of emergency pastoral care, please call or text.
Saralee Parker - 678-910-6661
Ann Canipe - 678-641-0045
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Sunday Worship
Please join us this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, as we celebrate All Saints' Day. On this special day we will remember those who have died since last All Saints' Day. Our guest priest will be The Rev. Rick Callaway who is known to many of us as he and his wife Wynn have attended St. Benedict's since its founding. He was Rector at St. Julian's, Douglasville for ten years before becoming Canon to the Ordinary. In his "retirement" he has served two churches in an interim capacity and is working with the Diocese of South Carolina as their Consultant in the election of their next Bishop. We look forward to having Rev. Callaway with us Sunday.
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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. Please book your reservation by 3:00 pm on Fridays. 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.
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"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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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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Sundays 9:30 a.m.
The Rev. Rick Callaway will join us on Zoom to inform us about All Saints' Day and its relationship to Halloween and why it is a special day to us. Come in costume if you wish.
A Zoom link will be in the Saturday email.
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Children's Ministry
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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29th
James Corstorphine
Nicole Bass
30th
Beth Tyler
Laura Wessels
Stephanie Morrow
31st
Pat Engel
Diana Duemig
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1st
Dorita Lema
Tyler Purify
Jake Varkoly
Cillian Bass
2nd
Rebecca McInturff
Naya Uchegbu
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3rd
Chris Parker
Reddoch Williams, IV
Shafer Williams
4th
Kimberly Reeves
Mo Jo McNabb
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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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are offering 25 Days of Prayer
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Vote for your favorite ministry or nonprofit to receive $500 |
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Submit a News Story
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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