Sunday, January 8, 2023

The First Sunday after the Epiphany:

The Baptism of Christ

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



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.

Masks are still required

for those who are unvaccinated

or who are not up-to-date

with the boosters

that are recommended for them.

Sunday Formation

for All Ages

Episcopal 101:

A class for newcomers and long-timers

(and everyone in between)

This Sunday at 11:30 (after worship) we begin a new class to explore broadly what it means to be a Christian of the Episcopal variety.

We'll begin this week with a conversation about the Baptismal Covenant and the essentials of faith and we will explore other topics in the weeks ahead.

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.

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 (mgraves@stbedes.org) 

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.

Sunday Youth Formation

will be taking a short break.

Look for more information soon

about how Youth Formation

will resume in mid-January.

Questions, comments, or thoughts, 

feel reach out to Beth Cannon at: bcannon@stbedes.org.





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

Baby Jesus Baskets

During the seasons of Advent & Christmas, we will be filling baskets with donations to help homeless new mothers in need. Baskets will be in the Commons by the round table or Christmas tree through this Sunday.

The most needed items are:

New children’s clothing, sizes newborn to 12 months

Unscented Baby Wipes 

Baby Wash/Soap for sensitive skin

Baby Lotion for sensitive skin

Other items needed:

Enfamil Ready to Feed Gentlease Formula

Enfamil Ready to Feed Prosobee Formula

Enfamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula

Boys Pull-Ups (size 3T/4T and 4T/5T)

Girls Pull-Ups (size 3T/4T and 4T/5T)

Diapers (size 4, 5 and 6)

Sippy Cups (hard/soft tips)

Bottles (new with nipples)

Sorry, no stuffed or used toys. No used clothing.

Donations will go to Our House shelter.

Click here to learn more about the mission of Our House

Thank you for your support!



Pledge Campaign Update

Thank you to all who have returned their 2023

"God's Blessing's Flow" pledge cards!

As of January 5, we have received

68 pledges totaling $378,000.

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.



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 3^rd 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 15 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. (lshinglerpc@gmail.com 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

Save the Date

The Annual Parish Meeting 

will be held on Sunday, February 5

following worship at 10 am.



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:

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.

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

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. conniecoralli@gmail.com

The Vestry has updated

gathering & masking

protocols.

St. Bede's Prayer List

Prayers have been requested for:

Mary Braswell, friend of Dee Weems

Helen Jo Hardwick, mother of Taylor Graves

Natsu Callaway, daughter-in-law of Ray and Pat Callaway

Kay Bush, sister of Nina Daniel

Elizabeth Villa, daughter of Jim Ohl

Sam Klein, grandson of Margie Klein and nephew of Jody and Heidi Klein

Hunt Osmer and his daughter McNair, friend of Larry Bing 

Kristen Knopick, daughter of Anita Montelione

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

Rob Villa, son-in-law of Jim Ohl

We give thanks for those serving our country in the military:

Joshua Bowers

Will Grimm

We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week: 

1/10         Robin Schreiber

1/12         Ted Webster

We rejoice in the baptism of

 Melodie Rose Walker,

daughter of Raymond and Tra Walker,

at Holy Trinity Parish

on Sunday, January 8th.

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