St. Bede's E-News
We hope that this weekly offering will keep you up-to-date
on the latest information from the parish
and from around the Diocese of Atlanta and wider Church.
Our e-newsletters are now being archived on our website.
at the top of the home page to find past newsletters.
The deadline for submission to the E-Newsletter each week is Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Please send your submissions ready to go into the newsletter,
text and images attached in an email to the Parish Administrator.
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Sunday, January 8, 2023
The Second Sunday
after the Epiphany
Please join us as we gather together
to worship God this Sunday!
Worship in the Nave
in English at 10 am
Worship in the Nave
in Spanish at 5 pm
We will also be streaming our worship live
on
St. Bede's YouTube Channel.
Make a gift to St. Bede's
by clicking here
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While masking is now a matter of personal choice,
we are still encouraging the wearing of masks in worship
to protect the most vulnerable among us.
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Masks are still required
for those who are unvaccinated
or who are not up-to-date
with the boosters
that are recommended for them.
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Sunday Formation
for All Ages
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Episcopal 101:
A class for newcomers and long-timers
(and everyone in between)
This Sunday at 11:30 (after worship) we will continue to explore what it means to be a Christian of the Episcopal variety.
This week's topic:
How we worship
how our worship shapes and forms our faith
All are welcome for fun and formation - please join us.
Location will be announced on Sunday morning.
Participation in this class will prepare anyone to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, but it a class designed for any who wish to attend.
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Children's formation for Pre-K through 5th grade
will be meeting at 11:30 am in room M104
at the end of the Mission Wing.
Younger children (birth through 3 years old)
are welcome with an adult.
We will be using Godly Play and
Illustrated Ministry's MiniRevolution curriculums.
Please email Molly Graves ([email protected])
to register children in this age-range.
We are eager to hear from adults who could share teaching and learning with these young people. If you feel called to the ministry of Children's or Youth Formation, please contact Molly or Beth.
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Sunday Youth Formation
will be taking a short break.
Look for more information soon
about when Youth Formation
will resume.
Questions, comments, or thoughts,
feel reach out to Beth Cannon at: [email protected].
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Adios Alyssa
As many of you know, Alyssa Sali (our Director of Children and Family Ministries for the past four years) began her seminary formation this past Fall toward ordination to the priesthood. Because I was going to be away on sabbatical mid-year and because of the other pastoral transitions with the departures of Fabio and Nora and the arrival of Mimi, I asked Alyssa if she would remain in her staff role through the end of the 2022 calendar year to provide continuity and she graciously agreed. The time has now come for us to say “Adios Alyssa” - which literally means that we hand her “to God” – a Dios.
We will celebrate Alyssa’s ministry with us with a reception after worship on Sunday, February 12. Alyssa will back with us on that Sunday to preach as well. We will also offer thanks for Alyssa’s ministry with us by collecting a “purse” or “love offering” in thanksgiving for Alyssa and the gifts that she has shared with us through her ministry here. If you would like to contribute, you can designate a gift (cash or check) as “Alyssa’s Purse” or you can make a gift through Realm - choosing “Alyssa’s Purse” from the list there.
You may be wondering? - Who will shepherd Children and Family Ministries now?
I believe that Senior Warden Molly Graves and I have discerned the ideal candidate to take on the role of Interim Director of Children and Family Ministries…and that person is Molly Graves. Molly will take on this work as she finishes her term on the Vestry and her role as Senior Warden over the next few weeks. Then, this summer, our plan is to search for a new Director of Children and Family Ministries. Molly will, of course, share this work with the other faithful folks who already serve on the Children and Family Ministry Team. Thank you all!
Please keep Alyssa and her family in your prayers
y Gracias por todo Alyssa!
Peace,
Chad
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Donate children's clothing
to help family affected by fire
Please join in helping out two families who lost almost everything they owned in an apartment fire. These families are very close family members of a St. Bede’s parishioner. There are seven children in the two families – five girls and two boys. One of the children is an infant.
There is a bag in the Commons labeled "Donation of Children's Clothing" for your donations to these families in great need or you may make a monetary donation to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund by check or through Realm designated for “Family Fire Assistance”. Thank you for helping.
The needs and sizes are as follows:
Infant Girl
Clothing - 2 months
Young Girl
Shirts – XS, Pants – 0, Shoes – 5 ½ (little kids)
Young Girl
Shirts – XS, Pants – 00, Shoes – 4 (little kids)
Young Girl
Shirts – S, Pants – S, Shoes – 4 (little kids)
Young Boy
Shirts – 6, Pants – 6, Shoes – 13 (little kids)
Pre-Teen Girl
Shirts – 10 in girls, Pants – 10 in girls, Shoes – 2 (big kids)
Pre-Teen Boy
Shirts – 7 in boys, Pants – 7-8 in boys, Shoes – 4 (big kids)
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Pledge Campaign Update
Thank you to all who have returned their 2023
"God's Blessing's Flow" pledge cards!
As of January 12, we have received
69 pledges totaling $381,000.
Thank You!
If you have not yet made your pledge
to support the mission and ministry
of St. Bede's in 2023,
we would love to hear from you.
If you need a pledge card,
they are available on the table
near the Parish Office
or you can use the link below to pledge online.
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BUNCO IS BACK
The Sister’s Bunco group met in person for the first time since late 2019. Thanks to Nancy Ward for hosting our wonderful annual Christmas party! At this party each year we vote on where we will donate the funds we collect during the year. It has been a long time since we have been able to do this, so it is particularly satisfying to be able to announce that $162.00 will be donated to help fill the Baby Jesus Christmas Baskets this year.
As always, we invite all the women of St. Bede’s, and any men if interested, to join us for Bunco each month. Everyone is welcome. If you are new to St. Bede’s this is a great opportunity to meet some of your fellow parishioners.
We are changing the time of gathering since many of us do not wish to drive at night. We will now be meeting at 2:00 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Hopefully, this will make it easier for everyone.
Our first gathering in 2023 will be held at 2:00 p.m. on January 22 (new date) at Lois Shingler’s house. Please consider coming, even if you haven’t ever attended. Let Lois know if you can come so that we can make sure we have the right number of tables set up. ([email protected] or 404-593-9001). Everyone brings an appetizer and pays $10.00 to play. Some of that money goes towards the prizes awarded at the end of the evening and the rest is donated to a charity at the end of the year.
Hope to see you there.
Lois Shingler
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Save the Date
The Annual Parish Meeting
will be held on Sunday, February 5
following worship at 10 am.
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A New Look For St. Bede’s!
Our exterior siding renovation project has been completed
and we have a beautiful new look!
We want to thank everyone
who has generously contributed to this project.
We are still hoping to raise another $4,150
(as of January 5)
to complete our fundraising goal.
If you have not yet contributed and are interested in making a gift to support this project, please know that there is a designated "Exterior Siding" fund on Realm or you may designate a check or other type of gift (stock, retirement distribution, etc.). Thank you!
The following people have made generous donations to the siding project:
Jean Petersen
Junior Abraham
Nancy Bruce
Richard & Amy Busch
Connie Coralli
Richard & Jennie Couture
Nina Daniel
Cathe Echterhoff
John & Kay Entrekin
Steve Hadler & Claudia Fedarko
Taylor & Molly Graves
Bill & Cheryl Hayn
Kevin Koporec
Peter & Maggie Kottke
Anita Maloof
Laura Martin
Will & Julie Mizell
David & Kim Padgett
Orisha Parsons
The Sisters of Bede Advent Bake Sale
George & Lois Shingler
Helen Smith
Dixie & Fran Snider
Jeff & Jan Swoope
Tom & Loretta Vail
Chad & Amanda Vaughn
Sherry Witt
Thank You!
If you have made a contribution and we have not included you here,
please let Muriel know so that we can acknowledge your gift.
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Family Ministries Micropractice
Join our households with
birth through elementary aged children
in this simple intentional practice
as we bring our learning from the lectionary
into our everyday lives.
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Healing Our Racism
Book Discussion Group
Monday, January 23rd
Meeting Time: typically 4th Monday of each month at 2 pm on ZOOM
On Monday, 23rd at 2 pm we will be discussing Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke
Please join Muriel Diguette and other members/friends of St. Bede's to discuss current books pertaining to the issues of racism and white privilege.
Email Muriel for the Zoom link to join the discussion.
We typically will meet the 4th Monday of each month at 2 pm.
If you want to go ahead and order books for future discussions:
Slavery By Another Name by Douglas Blackmon
I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
The Scalpel and the Silver Bear by Lori Alvord and Elizabeth Cohen Van Pelt
Homecoming by Yaa Gyasi
The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix by Ibi Zoboi
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Mostly Mysteries Book Group
Monday, January 23 at 7 pm on Zoom
The Mostly Mysteries Book Group meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm on Zoom. If you would like to take part, please contact Connie Coralli and she will send you the link. [email protected]
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The Vestry has updated
gathering & masking
protocols.
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St. Bede's Prayer List
Prayers have been requested for:
Robin Schreiber
Mary Lonsdale, friend of Loretta Vail
Mary Braswell, friend of Dee Weems
Helen Jo Hardwick, mother of Taylor Graves
Michael Flanagan
Allen Townes Cunningham, sister of Rob Townes
Wallace Victor Simmons, brother of Jerry Simmons
Mellie Frippen, friend of Nora Cruz-Diaz
Caroline Spires
Anne Jones, sister of Claiborne Jones
Joan Davis
Joy Sims, daughter of Nina Daniel
Carmen Graciaa, friend of Laura Martin
Jim Poulos, husband of Carol Kemker
Helen Abraham
Fay Key
Rosalene Larson, mother-in-law of Michael Daniel
Aree Bancroft
Laura Ribas
Jane Wiggins
Willie Diaz
Maggie Williams
Mary Rodriguez
Hollis Pickett
Margie Klein, mother of Jody Klein
Lynn Edgar, mother of Beth Cannon
Nancy Waring
Andy Matia, friend of Ann Foote
Jim Ohl
Frances Bowen
Sydney Lund
Ann Foote
Cameron Maddox
For those who have died:
Sheila Lee, cousin of Lynnsay Buehler
We give thanks for those serving our country in the military:
Joshua Bowers
Will Grimm
We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week:
1/16 Dixie Snider
1/16 Gwen Heaton
1/18 John Branan
1/20 Carlin Lutz
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through Amazon Smile
If you shop on Amazon, consider accessing Amazon through
and designating St. Bede's as your charitable beneficiary.
To find St. Bede's in the beneficiary list,
you must search for "St Bedes Episcopal Church"
(without the apostrophe)
and choose the one located in Atlanta.
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From around the Diocese
and the wider Church...
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Pathways
the magazine of the Diocese of Atlanta
The new Pathways is now available online! Through original photography, articles, and interviews, Pathways shares inspiring stories from Middle and North Georgia — examples of spiritual growth.
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Bishop Wright's Weekly Podcast
Did you know that Bishop Rob Wright has a weekly podcast? You can take a spiritual "deep dive" each week with Bishop Wright and his special guests and grow deeper in faith and understanding as you listen and learn.
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Support the Cathedral Book Store.
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Friend in Christ,
As violence escalates in Ukraine, over one million people have already fled the country — and the borders are flooded with many more people desperate to leave.
Almost all of them are women and children who have had to seek safety on their own, leaving their husbands, fathers, brothers and sons behind.
As this crisis continues to evolve, we are working with Anglican agencies and our other partners to provide humanitarian assistance, and urgently ask for your help.
Your emergency gift today will support our immediate response, providing cash, blankets, hygiene supplies and other needs as this crisis unfolds.
Our faith networks are currently on the ground in the border areas of Poland, Hungary and Romania, and we will continue to coordinate with them in order to help those who have been displaced. Specifically, our partner ACT Alliance is helping families on the Hungarian border, and our Anglican partners are mobilizing both an immediate and long-term response in Poland, Romania and Hungary.
Yours faithfully,
Robert W. Radtke
President & CEO
Episcopal Relief & Development
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