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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.
The deadline each week for submission to the E-News is
Wednesday at 10 am.
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
The church office will be closed
on Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2
for an Easter staff Sabbath.
Chad will be on vacation
from Monday, April 1 through Monday, April 8
(back at work on Tuesday, April 9).
Please contact the church office,
one of the wardens,
or another clergy member
with any needs during this time.
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Good Friday &
Easter Schedule
Good Friday, March 29
Noon - The Liturgy of Good Friday,
English in the Nave
7 pm - Stations of the Cross -
Bilingual, outdoors
Easter Eve, March 30
8 pm - The Great Vigil of Easter
with
the First Eucharist of Easter
(begins outdoors)
Easter Day, March 31
10 am - Festal Holy Eucharist
11 am - Noon - Festive Easter Reception, Commons
Easter Egg Hunt, outdoors after worship
2:30 pm - Santa Eucaristía
Huevos de Pascua después de la misa
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Sunday, March 31, 2024
The Feast of the Resurrection:
Easter Day
Worship in English at 10 am
Worship in Spanish at 2:30 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 church 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 bulletin for Sunday has been posted under "Downloads".
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Easter offering envelopes are located on the round table in the Commons for your convenience in making a special Easter gift. You may also contribute online through Realm by clicking on the link below.
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Adult Formation
will be on hiatus for a few weeks.
We plan to resume in Mid-April
with a new series on
Understanding Our Spiritual Types
Also in Mid-April
We will offer another installment of our
Newcomers' Café.
Newcomers will be invited
to learn more about St. Bede's
and the Episcopal Church.
Newcomers' Café will take place on
Sundays, April 14 & 21.
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Newcomers Café
April 14 and 21
You are Invited to St. Bede's Newcomers Café:
Newcomers Café is an opportunity for folks new to St. Bede’s
to get to know each other
and to get to know more about the parish
– its history and ways to get involved today.
Come and join us as we “serve up” a warm welcome to all.
April 14 – We will be “serving” the Story of St. Bede’s:
our history and how we have grown into the parish that we are today.
April 21 – We will be “serving” Ways to Connect and Get Involved:
Ministry Team Leaders will join us to showcase various ministries
and offer opportunities for you to get involved.
We will also share lunch on the 21st and take a tour of the building.
Newcomers Café meets in the Parish Hall
after 10 am worship (at around 11:30).
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Children's Faith Formation
offered during 10 am Worship
Instead of Sunday School being either before or after worship, children will be 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.
Please know that children are always welcomed to remain with their families for the full worship service if that is their preference.
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Join us for any of these
groovy upcoming Youth Activities:
March 31st - Come join us in celebrating EASTER and singing ALLELUIA again! The youth will meet in the Nave immediately before 10 am and 2:30 pm worship to spread the eggs on the lawn for our Easter egg hunts.
Sunday, April 7th - Join us for either 10 am or 2:30 pm worship and bring your own lunch. We'll depart St. Bede's at 11:15, go to Stone Mountain, hike to the top and have lunch together. After lunch (and lots of picture taking) we'll return to St. Bede's by 2:15. Rain date - Sunday, April 14th. Please let Judah or Beth know if you'll be joining us so that we have enough drivers.
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Adios Mimi
A few weeks ago, we learned from the Bishop's office that the season of Mimi Guerra's ministry at St. Bede's was coming to an end - much sooner than any of us wanted it to. You can click on the link below to read the full announcement.
We will have an opportunity to say "Gracias y Adios" to Mimi on Sunday, April 14 at both 10 am and 2:30 pm worship and with receptions following worship on that day. As when any staff person departs, we are collecting a "purse" or love offering in appreciation for Mimi's ministry with us. You can click on the link below and choose "Mimi's Purse" from the fund listing or you can give a gift by check or cash designated as "Mimi's Purse".
¡Gracias Mimi por todo!
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Save the Date
May 11, 2024
St. Bede's 14th Annual High Tea
The High Tea is a fun, social event at St. Bede's. The silent auction and raffle are popular ways that the tea helps support the ministries of St. Bede's and outreach efforts beyond the parish. 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.
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Renewing our Grounds
by Kim Padgett, Junior Warden
We’re fortunate to have such beautiful and abundant grounds here at St. Bede’s! What a gift for our community that our green space is just the place for us to quietly be with nature, play or reflect, walk our dogs and play with our kids, read, pray, throw rocks in the creek; exercise, and a place to worship.
The Vestry recently decided to move forward with working with a landscape planner to develop a plan for the area along the Midvale Road entrance driveway and extending through the building entrance area down to the edge of the upper parking lot near the car bridge. Before the implementation of that plan, we will also work with the landscaper to engage in a “grounds reset” of our property that will include cleaning up our existing grounds by removing ivy and bracken from trees and bushes, trimming, edging, mulching, and otherwise cleaning up our property around the building to achieve a fresh clean look.
We’re at work to identify funding for this project, and want to open up to the parish an opportunity to give toward beautifying our landscape. Both parts of the project – the landscape plan and the “grounds reset” work will cost around $4,500. If you are excited about the idea of revealing the deeper beauty of God's creation on the grounds of St. Bede's, please consider making a gift to support this effort to enhance our grounds and provide a welcoming space for all who come to St. Bede’s. Click on the link below and select "Grounds Renewal & Planning" from the fund list.
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“… [in] the natural world, what is - I experience the most extraordinary grounding, connection, healing, and even revelation. One little hopping bird can do me in!”
— Richard Rohr
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Thank you to all who have returned
their 2024 "Offer to God" pledge cards!
As of March 14, we have received
83 pledges totaling $450,000.
Thank You!
If you have not already,
we hope that you will prayerfully discern
your response to God's gifts in your life
and make your pledge of financial support
to all that God is doing
in and through St. Bede's.
If you need a pledge packet,
please contact the parish office at:
info@stbedes.org
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Time to Unwind
Join us for a fun family night of Bingo!
Where: St. Bede’s Parish Hall
When: Saturday, April 13th
7pm till 9pm
$2 per person or
$3 per couple or
$5 per family
Prizes and Free Popcorn
Drinks for sale
All proceeds will go toward the Sisters of Bede’s Fund
If possible, sign up on the sheet in the commons so we can be sure
we have enough chairs set up and popcorn popped!
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Over the years, the St. Bede’s family and friends and guests have enjoyed receptions, special meals, and casual gatherings, all presented by a faithful group of members who have offered their time and talent in providing hospitality to so many. The Hospitality Committee would like to organize into 5 weekly rotating teams to provide a bit more structure to the ministry.
The plan will be similar to other Sunday worship responsibilities, e.g. Altar Guild, Ushers, Greeters, Flower Guild, by having these 5 teams in place. This will offer the opportunity for many more of you to participate in the planning and preparation of our Hospitality functions. It is also a great way for new members to become involved in St. Bede’s parish life.
Please contact Nancy Ward (nlbward@comcast.net) for more information.
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The Bread Guild is
Calling All Bakers!
Do you love the communion bread each Sunday at St. Bede's? Are you a baker or someone who would like to learn how to bake bread? Please consider joining St. Bede's Bread Guild as one of our bakers. As a bonus, we do not have meetings in this ministry. Please reach out to Jody Klein, Chair of St. Bede's Bread Guild at jodyheidi@gmail.com or text to 678-372-9396 with subject line "St. Bede's Bread Guild" to learn more.
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In 1974 a group of women and their supporters
organized their ordination to
the Episcopal priesthood
in a bold act of civil disobedience.
This is their story.
The Philadelphia Eleven
A Documentary Film
Reception, Screening and Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 17
Reception at 4 pm
Screening at 5 pm
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Reservations are required for this event.
For more information, contact
Rev. Canon John Thompson-Quartey
at ctho240@emory.edu
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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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Caring for God's Creation
During Lent we will offer prayers and scripture readings from
The Episcopal Church's Creation Care resources
Reading God’s goodness in the diversity of life
Gracious God, you reveal your goodness in the beauty and diversity of creation; in the circle dance of earth and air and water; in a universe rich in processes that support growth and coherence, distinctiveness and community; and above all in the gift of Jesus Christ, who emptied himself to serve your world. And so we offer thanks and praise to you, one God in three persons: the Author and Source of all, Christ the Incarnate Word, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Links to the Scriptures are below.
Genesis 1:11–12, 20–22 Psalm 104:25–32
Revelation 5:11–14 Matthew 13:31–32
Please contact Martha Robert at marthabob59@gmail.com or 404.374.7643 with ideas, suggestions, or questions about the Caring for God's Creation.
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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 of new life, your radiant love flows all around us, meeting us in our sadness and surprising us with joy. Thank you for this special gift. May we never forget the warmth of your love.
Amen.
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Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study
Has Resumed!
Join with others for a study of the Book of 1st Kings.
All are welcome.
Bring whatever translation of the Bible you like.
6: – 8 pm on Wednesday nights
on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month
in the Commons Hallway Classroom
(across from the Julian of Norwich Center)
Contact Fred Murphy for more information.
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Healing Our Racism
Book Discussion Group
Next meeting:
Monday, April 22 at 2:00pm on Zoom
April's selection is
A Quilted Life
By Catherine Meeks
Meeting Time: 4th Monday of each month at 2 pm on ZOOM
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.
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Mostly Mysteries
Book Discussion Group
Next meeting:
Monday, April 22 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
April's selection is
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
By Alison Goodman
Meeting Time: 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm on ZOOM
You're invited to join members and friends of St. Bede's to discuss favorite mysteries and thrillers.
Email Cathe Echterhof for the Zoom link to join the discussion.
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McLemore's Musings
We hope you are enjoying this feature in St. Bede's E-News - McLemore's Musings. Many of you have met the Rev'd Bill McLemore who has joined the St. Bede's community. Bill has been a priest for over 57 years and has served parishes all over the Episcopal Church. Bill is the former archivist of the Diocese of Atlanta and authored the 100th anniversary book on the history of the Diocese. Bill is also an artist and has used his artistic skills and sense of humor for many years to draw hundreds of cartoon that comically comment on life in the Episcopal Church. Each week we will share a cartoon here that Bill selects from his collection. Enjoy!
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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:
Connie Aylor
Nancy Bruce
Prayer has been requested on a more long-term basis for:
Al and Regina Studwell
Sarah Jane and Jim Ohl
Mary Rodriguez
Helen Abraham
Aree Bancroft
Laura Ribas
Hilda Bell
Nancy Waring
Frances Bowen
Ann Foote
Robin Schreiber
Cameron Maddox
Peg Harriss
Sue Ellen Lampros
Prayer has also been requested for these in our wider community:
Bonnie Talton & family, niece of Jim Ohl
George Lenaeus, father of Julie Mizell
Kathy Rogers, daughter of Sydney Lund
Barry Lamon, friend of Larry Bing
Heather Gartner, friend of Larry Bing
Fay Key, friend of the St. Bede's community
Eleanor Pearlman, granddaughter of Gwen Heaton
We give thanks for those serving our country in the military:
Josh Bowers
Will Grimm
We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week:
3/30 Kay Howington
3/30 Geoff Flanagan
4/2 Sarah Warlick
4/5 Randy Minor, Sr.
We pray for those who have died:
Justin Talton, nephew of Jim Ohl
We pray for those who are to be baptized on Easter:
Miriam Needham*
Angel Antonio Santana-Castrejon
*A pastoral note about Miriam's baptism: Miriam Needham grew up in the Salvation Army which practices dedications and commissionings as rites of Christian Initiation, but not water baptism. Miriam was later ordained in the United Methodist Church, but she has spent most of her ministry in the Episcopal Church - serving for 18 years as the Director of the Training and Counseling Center (TACC) at St. Luke's where she was regularly invited to participate in worship and preaching at St. Luke's during that time. For the past twelve years, Miriam has been an active member of St. Bede's. Through her time in the Episcopal Church, the centrality of the symbol of baptism has become very important to her and she now desires to participate in the sacramental rite of baptism - even though she is already fully a member of the Body of Christ.
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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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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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