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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.
You can go to www.stbedes.org
and look under the "Connect With Us" tab
at the top of the home page to find past newsletters.
Please send your submissions ready to go into the newsletter,
text and images attached in an email to the Parish Administrator.
Laura's email address is lpittman@stbedes.org
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There's a lot going on at St. Bede's!
Looking for an activity?
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
The Second Sunday in Lent
Worship in English at 10 am
Worship in Spanish at 1:30 pm
We will also be streaming our worship live
on
St. Bede's YouTube Channel
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If you would like to preview the scripture lessons and hymns for the upcoming Sunday, you can find Sunday's bulletin uploaded to the parish website each week on Thursday afternoon. From the home page of the website, scroll down to the colorful "Worship" icon, and click on that. Then scroll to the bottom of the "Worship" page and you will see where the bulletins for Sunday have been posted under "Downloads".
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This Sunday, we continue our
Lenten Adult Formation Series
Growing up in Christ!
Bishop Wright will offer a short video meditation
on an aspect of the theme
and then teams of St. Bede's folks
will facilitate conversations on the topic.
This week's topic is "Maladjusted"
and our discussion will be led by
Claudia Fedarko and Chad Vaughn.
Join us in Room M110
at around 11:30 am - after refreshments.
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Calling All Youth Groupers!
Grades 6-12
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Sunday, March 16th - Join us for church at either 10:00 or 1:30 from 11:30 - 1:15. We'll have lunch, play games and talk about what it means to have only bread and wine for a meal.
Sunday, March 23rd - It's one of the days that you've been waiting for ALL YEAR LONG!! It's INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST SUNDAY!!! Join us for lunch between the 10 and 1:30 services and get THE BEST meal EVER!!
That's it for now, but as always we pray for peace, love, grace and grooviness for each and all of you.
Beth & Judah
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Children's Formation for
Children Age 3 - Grade 5
Instead of Sunday School being either before or after 10 am worship, children are invited to gather together during the time of the Sermon and the Prayers of the People for a special story or activity that is tailored just for them. Children will come to worship with their families and will be invited to process out for this special time during the signing of a hymn. They will then return at the Passing of the Peace to join their families and the congregation for Communion.
All 3 year olds through 5th graders are welcome to join us. Older children are welcome as helpers and younger children may join with a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver.
If you have questions, please contact Molly Graves at mgraves@stbedes.org.
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A Poet in the Camp:
A Lenten Journey with Etty Hillesum
Etty Hillesum was in her twenties when she volunteered to accompany her fellow Jews to a Nazi concentration camp. Fed by her spiritual practices, Etty ministered to those in need, counseled against hatred, and wrote letters expressing her deep love for God.
Though we are not in a concentration camp, we are facing unprecedented challenges and wondering whether we have the strength not just to endure but to be Christ-like. Etty assures us we can, pointing to specific practices that invite us to be “poets in the camp”—people who can offer peace, comfort, and even courage during times of great suffering.
As we turn our faces toward Jerusalem, join us as we sit with this Jewish mystic who wrote of having her body broken and given to others.
Praying with the wisdom of Etty Hillesum, scripture, poetry, the labyrinth and with a visual expression.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
10 am — 3 pm
The Julian of Norwich Center
Guided by
Kristen E. Vincent, MTS
Spiritual Director
Certified Narrative Enneagram Practitioner
Author of
Beads of Healing:
Prayer, Trauma, and Spiritual Wholeness
with
The Rev’d Lynnsay A. Buehler
$50.00 per person
*Lunch and supplies provided
To register, please do one of the following:
- Call Lynnsay at 770-938-9797
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Email Lynnsay at lbuehler@stbedes.org
- Sign up on the sheet in the Commons
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The theme of the concert, presented by Brian Bishop and friends, is a reflection on suffering, death, and transformation.
The acrostic poem of Jeremiah’s Lamentations featured in the Couperin Trois Leçons de Ténèbres has been famously set many times over the centuries dating back to the 1500s and used in liturgies for the week leading up to Good Friday. The text gives us a great deal to reflect on.
Though it is said that Jeremiah’s poem was directed at events dating in the 500s BCE, much of the text might still be considered metaphorically appropriate for today and what happens when we live separately from our heart and God’s heart.
Each section of the lessons (Leçons) ends with a pleading for the people to turn their hearts and minds back to God’s love. The concert will also include works by Marin Marais and other works of Couperin.
Featuring sopranos Wanda Yang Temko and Zorica Pavlović
Jacob Bitinas, viola da gamba, and Brian Bishop, harpsichord/organ
$20 suggested donation,
but no one turned away because of funds. All are welcome.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the St. Bede’s Music Program.
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The 2025 Caring for One Another Pledge Packets
have been mailed.
Please let the office know if you did not receive yours
and would like to receive one.
Please prayerfully consider
your response to all that God has shared with you.
Thank you to all
who have already returned your pledges.
As of March 13,
we have received 82 pledges totaling $420,000.
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Finding Healing
for Our Divided Country
Now meeting weekly
on Monday evenings on Zoom
from 6:30 to 8 pm.
The next evening meeting is
Monday, March 17.
A discussion group, grounded in prayer, for those who have questions, concerns, and emotions that feel too big, and need a safe place to process with others.
This group will also meet
on the first Monday afternoon
of each month on Zoom
from 1 to 2:30 pm.
The next afternoon meeting is
Monday, April 7.
We will see what participants need from this group. Perhaps it will just be a place to express what you are feeling, or maybe some will want to know what action can be taken.
And we will pray together.
Some questions to consider:
How are you doing, and what are you feeling?
Where are you in terms of processing changing public policy?
How can we live the values of our faith
in the face of conflicting public policy?
Please contact Muriel Diguette at digfam@att.net
if you are interested in joining.
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Popcorn Theology
Mary Magdalene
Saturday, March 22, 2025
5:30—8:45 p.m.
Our next gathering will be Saturday, March 22 nd from 5:30 until 8:45 in the Parish Hall. We will eat a simple meal together and then watch the 2018 film Mary Magdalene. The film runs for one hour and 55 minutes. Rated R because of a few scenes showing the crucifixion, focusing on the way Mary Magdalene (Rooney Mara) is present and offers her compassion to Jesus (Joaquin Phoenix).
This telling of the story shows what biblical scholars have re-discovered in the last decades: that Mary was a respected disciple and companion of Jesus. Mary is so deeply drawn to God and Jesus that she finds she must follow Jesus, in spite of the prejudices of the patriarchal society in which she lives. She finds herself at the center of this transformative moment in history. This film shows us the courageous woman who risked her life and family to follow Jesus. The film is beautiful and moving. Also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor (Twelve Years a Slave) as Peter, and Tahar Rahim as Judas.
After we watch the film, we will have a short conversation about where we saw and heard God and Compassion in the film, and ways in which we noticed our own life stories connecting with what we have seen in the movie.
All are welcome. The suggested donation for the meal is $10.00.
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Invitation to Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer shawls are used to provide comfort, acknowledge joy or appreciation, say goodbye, or any other reason to share God’s love. They may be used in prayer, and the act of making them is prayer. Making them with friends is church.
Currently, a prayer shawl group meets one morning and one evening a month. You are invited to attend one or both meetings.
Monthly Prayer Shawl Meeting Times and Locations
First Monday Prayer Shawl Meeting: 10:00 -11:30 am in room M108.
Email Junior Abraham at jrabraham1953@gmail.com with questions.
Fourth Thursday Prayer Shawl Meeting: 6:30-8:00 pm in off site locations.
Email Cheryl and Fred Murphy at murphyfbfm@gmail.com with questions.
Note that you can participate at home on your own as well.
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New Welcome / Privacy Signs
When you arrive at St. Bede's, you will notice some new signs posted by entrance doors extending a "Welcome" but also designating our interior spaces as "private" for the purposes of unauthorized entry by law enforcement. These signs have been posted upon recommendation of the Bishop's office and other denominational authorities as a means of stating publicly the reality that we have embodied for years - that all are welcome to gather here to worship God without fear of any legal action being taken against them while in worship. These signs appear now as a result of churches and schools no longer being classified as "sensitive spaces" in regard to immigration enforcement. They do not affect access for members and those who regularly gather at St. Bede's, but they do seek to help protect those who are most vulnerable amongst us.
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Outreach Opportunities
Year-at-a-Glance
Your St. Bede's Outreach Team has assembled a full calendar of outreach opportunities for the coming year. Look for more information about each of these opportunities here in E-News as the time for them gets closer.
April 27, 2025
Prepare and serve lunch for Church of the Common Ground
May 4, 2025
Outreach Committee Meeting (C101)
Have Questions?
Contact Anita Montelione (ammontel12@gmail.com)
or Karen Werner (wernerksw@comcast.net)
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Food Pantry Ingathering
a Success!
Many, many heartfelt thanks to all of the generous folks who supported our food pantry ingathering for Networks Cooperative Ministry these last four weeks! We delivered 534 lbs of food this week.
For a total of 1 Ton+ of food!
(2,000 pounds)
The food need is great and growing in our community. Thank you St. Bede’s for living out your faith and following Jesus with this outpouring of love for our neighbors!
Co-Chairs:
Anita Montelione ammontel12@gmail.com
Karen Werner wernerksw@comcast.net
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NETWorks Pantry Donations
Food donations from partner churches, community organizations, and individuals stock our pantry shelves. Now you can shop and ship directly to NETWorks on both Amazon.com and Walmart.com at your convenience. These lists are prioritized by our current needs in both the food and personal care pantries.
Our shopping lists are only a guide to the types of items we need--we are NOT brand specific at NETWorks, so please shop wherever you can find the best deals.
Ship items to NETWorks, 2380 4th St., Tucker, GA 30084 or bring your donations to NETWorks Wednesday, Friday or Saturday from 10am-1pm or contact our program director to make an appointment. Please do not leave items during non-business hours.
Receipts for tax purposes are available upon request. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
| The Outreach Committee would like to share with you the following resources from the New Sanctuary Movement to assist those with immigration issues or concerns. | |
Save the Date!
May 10, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 pm
St. Bede's 15th Annual High Tea
The High Tea is a fun, social event for parishioners, friends and the surrounding community. The silent auction and raffle are not only popular, but an important part of a successful outcome. Donations of a gift basket or item/s to include in a basket are needed. Please label your donations "High Tea" and leave in the office. A basket work day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 beginning at 10 am. Come join the fun of creating our silent auction and raffle!
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As we all watch the tragic events of violence escalate in Jerusalem and Palestine, it is so important to keep the people of the Holy Land in our prayers.
In addition to our prayers, St. Bede's has also transmitted a gift of $500 to Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) for relief efforts related to the travesties of this conflict. Sadly, one of ERD's strongest and longest-standing partners in the Diocese of Jerusalem is the Al Ahli Arab Hospital - the Anglican hospital in Gaza that was severely damaged by explosion and where hundreds of people were killed. Please keep relief workers on the ground in your prayers as they attempt to offer care and relief.
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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.
You may wish to conclude this micro-practice with this prayer:
God who birthed the universe,
Thank you for this beautiful world!
The rhythms and movements of the more-than-human world
create a symphony of abundant life.
Whenever we harvest or prepare our food, may we pause and give thanks to you.
Amen.
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Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study
Join with others for a study of the Minor Prophets.
All are welcome.
6:30 – 8 pm on Wednesday nights
on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
in the Commons Hallway Classroom
(across from the Julian of Norwich Center)
Please note that we have moved to the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 12th.
Contact Fred Murphy for more information.
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Healing Our Racism
Book Discussion Group
Next meeting:
Monday, March 17, 2025
at 2 pm on Zoom
March's selection is
The Message
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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. We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month on Zoom.
Email Muriel for the Zoom link to join the discussion.
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Mostly Mysteries
Book Discussion Group
Next meeting in person:
Monday, March 24
at 1 pm in M108
Our March selection is
Alfredo's Luck by
Michael Ludden
You're invited to join members and friends of St. Bede's to discuss favorite mysteries and thrillers.
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St. Bede's Prayer List
A note about our prayer list:
We have reorganized our prayer list and are trying to make it more manageable going forward. Names will remain on the prayer list for 3 weeks unless otherwise requested. If you have placed someone on the prayer list and you would now like that person removed, please notify the office. Please request removal only for names which you have placed on the list. We are always happy to request prayer for our parishioners and our extended community.
Please contact Laura Pittman in the church office to add or remove names from the prayer list.
Laura Pittman
lpittman@stbedes.org
In our St. Bede’s community, prayer has recently been requested for:
Barbie Olsen
Connie Coralli
Dixie Snider
David Boyd
Prayer has been requested on a more long-term basis for:
Carmen Camiro
Debhani Hernandez
Al and Regina Studwell
Sarah Jane and Jim Ohl
Kay Howington
Mary Rodriguez
Helen Abraham
Cameron Maddox
Aree Bancroft
Nancy Waring
Frances Bowen
Ann Foote
Sue Ellen Lampros
Prayer has also been requested for these in our wider community:
Tracy Cannon, sister of Terry Cannon
Lora Boscarino, family of Cathe Echterhoff
Louise Howard, friend of Larry Bing
Echols Family, family of Laura Martin and friends of Suzanne Shapiro
Mary Robert, sister of Martha Robert
Wright Coleman, son of Jennie Couture
Fay Key, friend of the St. Bede's community
Eleanor Pearlman, granddaughter of Gwen Heaton.
Anne Jones, sister of Claiborne Jones
We pray for those who have died:
Terrance Smith, uncle of Orisha Parsons
Peg Harriss
Palmer Temple, friend and mentor of Miriam Needham & Robin Brown-Haithco
Russell Echols, family of Laura Martin and Suzanne Shapiro
Marge Emerling, friend of Helen Loeb
We give thanks for those serving our country in the military:
Josh Bowers
We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week
3/18 Molly Seif
3/19 Jody Klein
3/19 Luis Piedra-Sujia
3/20 Samantha Cannon
3/21 Bryce Cannon
3/21 Cullen Branch
3/22 Matt Faulkner
We rejoice with the wedding of Taylor Pope and Sutton White,
family of Lynnsay Buehler and Rob Townes
and at the birth of Ellis Frances Batliner,
family of Lynnsay Buehler and Rob Townes
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From around the Diocese
and the wider Church...
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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.
Explore For People, Bishop Wright's Podcast, Here
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It's time to think about Summer Camp at Camp Mikell!
Please click below to peruse all the summer offerings at Camp Mikell.
Beginning November 1, you can use the link below to register for summer camps.
Questions? Please email Amanda Segers Price, Summer Camp Director, at amanda@campmikell.com
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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.
Read Pathways Here
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Would you like to keep up with news from around the broader Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion? Episcopal Journal and Cafe is a convenient place to find out things going on around the Church. You can even subscribe to get news sent to your email inbox.
Click Here for Episcopal Journal & Cafe
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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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