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

Sunday, November 26, 2023

The Last Sunday after Pentecost

The Reign of Christ

Please join us as we gather together

to worship God this Sunday!

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

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.

Join in the Advent

Adult Formation Series

This Sunday, November 26

Mark your calendars!

Intergenerational

Advent Wreath Making

In the Commons

9:30-10 am

11:30 am-12:30 pm

1:30-2:30 pm

• everything you need to make your household's own beautiful wreath!
• wreath mold, candles and candle holders, greens, and other decorations
• booklet with meaningful prayers and scriptures for at-home candle lighting and worship
• suggested donation (as you are able) for full set of supplies: $15

Sunday, December 3

11:30 am in Room M110

Mary Catherine Johnson

Director of New Hope House

in Jackson, Georgia

A Ministry to those on Death Row

and their Families

What happens when families want to visit their loved ones on Death Row? If they don’t have a car, how do they get to the prison? Where do they stay? Where do they eat? How do they know what the prison rules are?

And what about the prisoners? Prisoner X has cancer and is undergoing regular chemo treatments and is suffering side effects such as nausea and headaches. How does he get ibuprofen, sodas, and nutrition replacement drinks to help with the side effects?

Come hear Mary Catherine Johnson talk about how New Hope House ministers to prisoners on Death Row and their families. 

Sunday, December 10

All morning in the Commons



This Sunday we will be signing cards

to send to those persons who are living

on Georgia's Death Row in Jackson, Georgia.

Cards will be in the Commons

along with instructions.



Sunday, December 17

at 11:30 am in the Nave

The Music of Advent

Join John Whitt as he leads us

through and exploration

of Advent hymnody and music.

This Fall we are trying

something NEW

with Children's Faith Formation!

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. 

This is an experiment and we will see how it works for a few months and then evaluate if it will continue at that time. Please know that children are always welcomed to remain with their families for the full worship service if that is their preference.

Calling All 6th - 12th Graders!

Sunday, November 26th : Church at 10 am & 2:30 pm - lunch after 10 am worship and class on Advent at 1:30 pm.  

For more information contact

Beth Cannon

bcannon@stbedes.org

On Sunday, November 12, our Youth shopped

for Thanksgiving at Home bags for Emmaus House.

They filled 23 bags!

Please join us for any or all

of the following

special worship offerings

for Advent and Christmas:

Monday, December 11 at 7 pm 

A Festive Bilingual Celebration

of Our Lady of Guadalupe

featuring Choir, Mariachis, and Dancers.

Sunday, December 17 at 2:30 pm

The Celebration of Las Posadas

(Bilingual)

and Decorating of

the Parish Christmas Tree

Las Posadas commemorates the arrival

of the Holy Family in Bethlehem

as they seek to find room in the inn.

("Las Posadas" means "The Inns".)

Join in the pageant of the arrival of the Holy Family

and remain for refreshments

as we decorate the Parish Christmas Tree

in the Commons.

Sunday, December 24 at 4 pm

Christmas Eve Worship 

(in English)

with Pageant, Carols, & Festive Music

Sunday, December 24 at 10 pm

Christmas Eve Worship

(in English)

with Carols & Choir

Sunday, December 31 at 10 am

A Festival of

Christmas Lessons & Carols

(in English)



You can also join the livestream

each of these worship offerings

on our YouTube channel.

Christmas Flower and Music Dedication Envelopes

will be arriving on Sunday, December 3

- The First Sunday of Advent -

in the Commons.

In the meantime, you can always email your Christmas Flower and Music Dedications to our Parish Administrator, Laura Pittman (lpittman@stbedes.org) and you also may make payments for Christmas Flowers and Music Dedications through Realm (choose flowers or music from the fund drop-down menu).

Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study Resumes

Wednesday, November 15

Join with others for a study of the Book of 1st Kings.

All are welcome.

Bring whatever translation of the Bible you like.

6:30 – 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.

Look for pledge packets arriving in your mailbox

the week after Thanksgiving.

Popcorn Theology

“The Preacher’s Wife”

Saturday afternoon, December 2, 2023

2 - 5 p.m.

We invite you to take a break from your Advent and Christmas preparations to treat yourself to a time of enjoying hot cider or hot cocoa, some cookies and fruit, and popcorn as we gather to watch the Christmas film “The Preacher’s Wife.”

“The Preacher’s Wife” is a revised version of the classic film “The Bishop’s Wife.” In this version, a minister named Henry (Courtney B. Vance) who serves as the pastor of St. Matthew’s Baptist church in New York, is weary and disheartened to see that his efforts to provide safe places and guidance for the people of his community seem to have fallen short. Henry’s spouse Julia (Grammy Award winner Whitney Houston) works alongside Henry, leading the

church choir and directing the Christmas pageant. Their marriage is suffering because Henry’s work calls for him to be available at all hours for members of the congregation. Henry prays to ask God for help. Dudley appears (Academy Award winner Denzel Washington) in answer to Henry’s prayer. Dudley is an angel. As you may imagine, this news is hard for Henry to accept! Dudley’s presence brings relief and healing to many in the community yet also, along the way, Dudley accidentally falls in love with Julia. Complications arise! This delightful comedy was directed by Penny Marshall.

Siskel & Ebert gave it two thumbs up. Rated PG, 2 hours, 1996.

Following the movie, we’ll have a short conversation about where we saw and heard God and Love, and the ways in which the film connected with something in our lives.

All are welcome!

There is a suggested contribution of $2.00 for the cider and cocoa.

Here Am I:

Praying with Mary

An Advent Quiet Day

Praying with scripture, poetry, the labyrinth,

 and with a visual expression

Saturday, December 9, 2023

10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Guided by

The Rev’d Susan Lupo

 Spiritual Director at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church,

 Associate of Green Bough House of Prayer,

Deacon in the United Methodist Church

and

The Rev’d Lynnsay A. Buehler

$50.00 per person

*Lunch and supplies provided

The Julian of Norwich Center

St. Bede’s Episcopal Church

2601 Henderson Mill Road NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30345

To register, please call Lynnsay at 770-938-9797 x27

or email: lbuehler@stbedes.org

*Please let Lynnsay know if you have special dietary needs

Thanksgiving Food Drive a Success!

On Wednesday, November 15, St. Bede's donated 173 food bags to the Emmaus House Thanksgiving at Home food drive. This well surpassed last year's total of 110 bags. Way to go, St. Bede's! Thanks to all who donated bags and to all who came out to load up the truck.

Bags at Emmaus House this week

awaiting distribution to neighbors

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.

Caring for God's Creation

This week's suggestion:

Alternative Paper Products

The Outreach committee is launching a new column focusing on ways to be intentional about caring for our planet. We will be making easily implemented suggestions in each column and welcome your ideas as well. 

Did you know?  



Paper production contributes to deforestation and requires the use of enormous amounts of energy and water. Pulp and paper is the 3^rd largest industrial polluter of air, water, and soil. Chlorine-based bleaches are used during production which results in toxic materials being released into air, water, and soil. When paper rots, it emits methane gas which is 25 times more toxic than CO2. Paper accounts for around 26% of total waste at landfills. Learn more HERE at theworldcounts.com.

Several companies have created sustainable, plant-based products that are eco-friendly and use their profits and products to help improve sanitation and water conditions around the world. Check out this favorite in the Werner household at Who Gives a Crap: a company that responsibly produces toilet paper, tissues, recycled paper towels, and multi-use dish cloths. Here’s a helpful article on the top 9 Eco-Friendly TP Brands.

In what ways are you caring for God’s creation? What alternatives are you looking for and would appreciate some recommendations? Let us know so we can learn together as a faithful community how to better care for God’s creation! 

Please contact Martha Robert at marthabob59@gmail.com or 404.374.7643 with ideas, suggestions, or questions about the Caring for God's Creation.

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, we know we are part of your family. Help us bring your kin-dom to earth by treating everyone justly and with love. May we do your will and care for all, for we are connected to all. Amen  

Healing Our Racism

Book Discussion Group

Monday, November 27 at 2:00pm on Zoom

This month's selection is

The Scalpel and The Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing

By Lori Arviso Alvord, MD and Elizabeth Cohen Van Pelt

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.

Mostly Mysteries

Book Discussion Group

Monday, November 27 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Meeting Time: 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm on Zoom

This month's selection is

Insomnia

By Sarah Pinborough

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.

St. Bede's Jar Grippers!

The Invite, Welcome, Connect Team has developed a new gift to share with newcomers to St. Bede's - rubberized jar grippers to help open stubborn jars. These will be given to visitors and newcomers to allow them to take home a memento of St. Bede's to their home kitchens.

We also will have St. Bede's jar grippers available for sale to all members before and after church this Sunday. They are $5 each and the proceeds go to help support our Invite, Welcome, Connect ministries to newcomers.

These would make wonderful stocking stuffers for your family or a small gift for a friend. Or how about giving one to someone you think would like to know more about St. Bede's? We think this is a great way to promote St. Bede's.

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!

St. Bede's Prayer List

Prayers have been requested for:

Jeane Custin, aunt of Lynnsay Buehler

John Robertson, family of Lynnsay Buehler and Rob Townes

Braxton Metcalf, nephew of Susan Reef

Walt Ehmer, friend of Will Mizell

Leslie Lutz

Sarah Jane and Jim Ohl

Ed Maniotes, friend of Susan Reef

The Baca/Muth family, friends of the Cannon family

Richard Smith, Jr., friend of Nancy Bruce

Junior Abraham

Tom VandenBosch

Jim Begnaud, friend of St. Bede's

Dollee Cooper, sister-in-law of Larry Bing

Jennifer Valdez, cousin of Sarah Jane Ohl

Ben Harrison, cousin of Sarah Jane Ohl

Carla Van Hoffman and her Israel Tour Group, friends of Beth Cannon

Anita Montelione

Jean Davis

Peggy Franks, friend of Tony and Laura Sellers

Carolyn Snider, friend of Suzanne Shapiro

Brian Metcalf, brother-in-law of Susan Reef

Jodi Collins, cousin of Sarah Jane Ohl

Lisa Frank, friend of Larry Bing

Jennifer Meyers, sister of April Whitt

Elizabeth Ashworth, friend of April Whitt

Susan Semple, sister of Kim Padgett

Mel Stills, brother-in-law of Gwen Cordner

John Montelione, brother of Anita Montelione

Beth Cannon

Jennie Couture

Dave and Robin Hering, friends of Larry Bing

Darlene Smith, friend of Larry Bing

Balbona Family, friends of Larry Bing

Jean Petersen

Donareen Oakley

Carter Garrett, family member of Sarah Jane Ohl

Jim Baldy, friend of Susan Reef

Michelle Schultz, sister of Doris Bushart

Paige Bushart, sister-in-law of Doris Bushart

Helen Hernandez and her son Derek, ESOL Student

Ken Turner, friend of Claudia Fedarko and Steve Hadler

Marge & Sharon Emerling, friends of Helen Loeb

Margie Klein

Kay Howington

Dixie Snider

Mary Rodriguez

Andy Matia, friend of Ann Foote

Eleanor Pearlman, granddaughter of Gwen Heaton

Diana Segovia, cousin of Zulma Gutierrez

Caroline Spires

Timothy Knapp, friend of Susan Reef

Denise Benson, friend of Susan Reef

The Sujia Family

Robin Schreiber

Allen Townes Cunningham, sister of Rob Townes

Mellie Frippen, friend of Nora Cruz-Diaz

Anne Jones, sister of Claiborne Jones

Joan Davis

Carmen Graciaa, friend of Laura Martin

Jim Poulos, husband of Carol Kemker

Helen Abraham

Fay Key

Aree Bancroft

Laura Ribas

Jane Wiggins

Hilda Bell

Nancy Waring

Frances Bowen

Sydney Lund

Ann Foote

Cameron Maddox

We pray for those who have died:

Susan Lickfold, cousin of Rob Townes

Kelly Jurgens

Margery Buehler English, aunt of Lynnsay Buehler

Mitchi McKnight Wade, friend of Martha Robert

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

Joshua Bowers

Will Grimm

We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week: 

11/26 Steve Hadler

11/29 Nancy Waring

11/30 Misty Dumas-Patterson

12/1 Claudia Fedarko

The flowers on the altar on Sunday, November 26

are given to the glory of God by

Tom and Loretta Vail

in celebration of their 48th wedding anniversary

on November 29.

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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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