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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, October 19, 2025
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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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"Transform us, O God"
Sunday, October 19 at 11:30(ish) in Room M-110
This week in Adult Formation we will explore how God transforms us in community as we are gathered-in as a community of faith each week and then sent forth to the world to live and share God’s love and goodness with the world. We will learn together some of the theory from the College for Congregational Development brought back to us from our team that attended that gathering in August.
All are welcome, please come and join us as we discover together how God is transforming our lives and our community.
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Young Adult Fellowship
(20's - 30's)
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We had a great time gathering together on Saturday evening,
October 11 for our Spooky Potluck and Rubber Duck hunt!
Upcoming Young Adult Events:
Saturday, November 8 Friendsgiving Potluck and Team Triviapalooza
Saturday, December 6 Christkindl Christmas Market
Saturday, December 13 Volunteer at NETWorks Christmas Shop
Saturday, December 13 Young Adult Christmas Party
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Calling All Youth
Grades 6-12
Sunday, October 19th - Join us we try to break our last record of 104 Bede Bags in 24 minutes. We’re gonna go for 150 bags this time in less than 30 minutes!!
That’s it for now!
As always, peace, love, grace and grooviness,
Beth & Judah
Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter to see youth events in the diocese!
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Children's Formation
for Children Age 3 - Grade 5
Children's Christian Formation during Worship at 10 am is using the model we used last year - where children will gather with the community for worship and then move to a special formation offering during the Liturgy of the Word that is tailored just for them. They will then return to worship as we exchange the Peace and to share in Holy Communion.
We will use this model for the start of the Christian Formation year and, in the weeks ahead, we will be inviting parents, grandparents, and guardians of young children into conversations about how we can shape our Children's Christian Formation program to better serve the needs of our community.
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Parish-Wide Lunch
Sunday, October 26
at 11:30-ish am
(between 10 am and 1:30 pm Worship)
The church will provide fried chicken
and parishioners are asked to bring
salads, sides, sweets,
or something else to share.
Sign up on the link below,
on the sheet in the Commons,
or by calling or emailing Laura in the parish office.
(770) 938-9797 or lpittman@stbedes.org
This month, as part of our lunch, we will engage in an activity presented by the St. Bede's team that attended the College for Congregational Development to explore where we are experiencing transformation in our lives through our involvement at St. Bede's.
Please come and join the fun.
We hope to see you there!
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Prayer Vigil for Extra-Ordinary Times
We are holding a weekly, half-hour prayer vigil for the country on Sundays after 10 am worship, in room M108. Feel free to come by for a short time or for the entire time.
Contact Becca Love at rachelrebeccalove@gmail.com with any questions.
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New Digital Assisted Listening System
for St. Bede's Nave
Thanks to a a generous grant, we have upgraded our Nave sound system with a new digital assisted listening server. This digital server will stream the Nave audio directly to your smartphone and, from there, it can be delivered through wired headphones, Bluetooth devices, or, if you have smart phone enabled hearing aids, the audio can be streamed directly into the hearing aids. Our hope is that this system can improve speech intelligibility for any who have a difficult time hearing or understanding the spoken word in the Nave.
The FIRST STEP to use the new system is download the "ListenWIFI" app onto your smartphone by clicking on one of the links below. The app is free and does not require any type of registration or password (thank goodness!). The app will not work until you are at St. Bede's and connected to our Wi-Fi network.
The SECOND STEP is to arrive at St. Bede's and connect to the new "St. Bede's - Guest" Wi-Fi network which is an open network that requires no password (thank goodness, again!). The system will not work if you connect to the old "stbedes" password protected network.
Please let us know if you need help connecting!
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Nominations for Vestry for 2026
It's the time of year when nominations for next year's Vestry are sought. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please let a member of the Vestry Nominating and Discernment Committee know by Monday, November 3. Please make sure that the person you are nominating is willing to serve.
According to our bylaws, the Vestry Nominating and Discernment Committee consist of the off-going Vestry members and two at-large members selected by the Vestry. This year, the off-going members are Loretta Vail, Barbara Pettitt, Jelani Valdez, and Connie Coralli and the two at-large members are Claudia Fedarko and Jennie Couture.
The Vestry has legal & fiscal responsibilities for St. Bede's and works in partnership with the Rector to discern the vision for the parish and provide resources to support that vision. We seek members who are intentional and reflective about what our church should be focused on at this time and who have the vision and energy to carry out this work. Members must be able to take into account the needs of the whole parish.
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Finding Healing
for Our Divided Country
Now meeting weekly
on Monday evenings on Zoom
from 6:30 to 8 pm.
In person every Thursday morning
9 to 10 am
at Mint Coffeehouse
3926 Lawrenceville Hwy in Tucker
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.
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?
Facilitators: Muriel Diguette, Molly Graves, and Miriam Needham
Please contact Muriel Diguette at digfam@att.net
if you are interested in joining.
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Social Justice Advocacy Group Forming
We are a parish who believes in social justice. It is part of our baptismal covenant to care for those who are less fortunate and those who suffer. Some of our members have been engaging in social justice advocacy work. One example is marching in protest marches or attending rallies.
If you would be interested in finding out when these opportunities arise, please contact Muriel Diguette (digfam@att.net) to be added to communications about these opportunities.
This group will be participating in a local advocacy march
on Saturday, October 18.
Please contact Muriel if you would like more details.
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Our second Art From the Heart Gallery show is taking shape. We think you will all be pleased with the artwork that has been submitted so far! We have had to change some of the dates, however. This is a good thing as it allows more time for area artists to submit their work. The new deadline for submission of art is November 7, 2025.
Please let your friends and family members know. Moving that date requires us to move the Opening Reception as well. The new date for the reception is November 22, 2025. The most exciting news about this new date is that it coincides with the music performance that evening. We will have a full day of art and music – a great way to lean into Autumn. Please look for announcements as the plans for the Opening Reception take place.
If you have questions you can contact Lois Shingler at
lshinglerpc@gmail.com or afthgallery@gmail.com .
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Outreach Opportunities
October 19
Outreach Committee Meeting 11:30 am Room C101
October 19 to November 16
Collection of Thanksgiving bags for Home for Thanksgiving for Emmaus House
December
Collection for Baby Jesus Baskets to benefit Our House, a nonprofit supporting unsheltered families and their children
Have Questions?
Contact Anita Montelione (ammontel12@gmail.com)
or Karen Werner (wernerksw@comcast.net)
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Outreach Committee Meeting!
Please join us for our quarterly Outreach Committee Meeting on Sunday, October 19, at 11:30 am - following 10 am worship in Room C101.
All are welcome!
Please bring your ideas for future outreach projects.
Questions? Please contact:
Anita Montelione (ammontel12@gmail.com)
or Karen Werner (wernerksw@comcast.net)
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Update on El Refugio
Four of us made the trip to El Refugio on Saturday, October 4th, to bring the last batch of gas gift cards and meet with detainees at Stewart Detention Center. Once again, it was a deeply moving experience. Our hosts for the weekend thanked St. Bede's community enthusiastically for our commitment to their ministry of hospitality. When you think about this simple gift of a $25.00 gift card and then see the faces of families who are amazed and touched that people want to support them, you realize that loving your neighbor as yourself can be simple.
This year we have made four trips to El Refugio, and we have delivered 171 gas cards. That is a total of $4,275.00. The many families who make the long trek from North Carolina, Florida and other states are extremely grateful.
¡Muchísimas gracias!
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Support Thanksgiving at Home
through Emmaus House
Please join the community of St. Bede’s in our annual food drive to provide a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for more than 200 families in need. We are seeking donations of the items listed below. Emmaus House will provide the turkeys!
Challenge: Let's surpass last year's donation of 189 bags of food!
Each bag needs the following ingredients:
- 2 Cans of String Beans (English cut)
- 2 Cans of Corn
- 2 Cans of Peas
- 1 Can of Cranberry Sauce
- 1 Large Bag of Stuffing
- 1 Box of Brownie Mix
- 1 Bag of Rice (1 lb.)
- 2 Boxes of Cornbread / Muffin Mix
Please place all of the items into
one large reusable grocery bag with handles
and deliver your bag to St. Bede’s
anytime on or before
Sunday, November 16th
Any questions? Please contact:
Iñaki Guevara iguevara@stbedes.org
Thank you for sharing with those in need this Thanksgiving!
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Popcorn Theology
Saturday, November 15, 2025
5:30 - 8:45 pm
THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT
Our next gathering will be Saturday, November 15th in the Parish Hall. After eating a simple meal of Mellow Mushroom pizza, salad, fresh fruit and homemade cookies with vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options available, we’ll watch the 2024 film “The Six Triple Eight”.
The film is based on the true story of the courageous group of 855 women of color serving in the U.S. Women’s Army Corp during World War II who were the first unit of Black women to serve overseas. Led by Major Charity Adams (Kerry Washington), the unit faced discrimination from their fellow American Army officers and soldiers both at home and overseas. When they arrived in Europe, they were assigned to serve in the Postal Directory Battalion, given the job of sorting the millions of pieces of mail between soldiers in Europe and their loved ones at home. The mail had been piled up in countless hangars for many months, deemed by others to be impossible to sort and to deliver. The Six Triple Eight women were given six months to complete the job.
Directed and produced by Tyler Perry. Rated PG-13 for brief scenes of a battle and for inflammatory, racist language.
After watching the film, we will have a brief conversation to share the ways in which we heard and saw God in the film, as well as to share how we connected or identified with something in the story.
All are welcome. The suggested contribution to cover the cost of the meal is $10.00.
| 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. | | |
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 notices,
You always listen.
When those in power dismiss us, make us annoyingly persistent!
May we never stop seeking justice or advocating for what is fair.
Help us listen well, speak clearly, and show up with love.
Amen.
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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 -11:30 am in room M108.
Email Junior Abraham at jrabraham1953@gmail.com with questions.
Fourth Thursday Prayer Shawl Meeting: 6:30-8 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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Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study
Join with others for a study of The Wisdom of Solomon.
All are welcome.
6 – 8 pm
on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
in the Commons Hallway Classroom
(across from the Julian of Norwich Center)
6:00 light supper
6:30 Bible Study
Contact Fred Murphy for more information.
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Mostly Mysteries
Book Discussion Group
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Next meeting in person:
Monday, October 27
at 1 pm in Room M108
Our October book selection
is
The Sanatorium
by Sarah Pearse
You're invited to join members and friends of St. Bede's to discuss favorite mysteries and thrillers.
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Join Us in Making a Difference
At Emmaus House, we believe transformation happens through connection. Our volunteer opportunities aren't just about giving back—they're about building real relationships where everyone grows together.
When you volunteer with us, you're not just filling a role. You're walking alongside our community members, sharing stories, and discovering that the impact flows both ways. Every interaction has the power to change lives—including your own.
Ready to get involved? We're currently seeking:
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Box Truck Drivers – Help us transport hope across the city
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Passenger Van Drivers – Be the connection between our community and opportunity
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Food Pantry Associates – Turn compassion into action, one family at a time
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Guest Services – Create the warm welcome that makes all the difference
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Reading or Math Tutors – Unlock potential and watch confidence soar
Whether you have a few hours a week or a specialized skill to share, there's a place for you here. Come discover what it means to truly walk together.
For more information contact: David-Lee Mattison at
david-leemattison@emmaushouse.org.
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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:
Jan Swoope
Connie Coralli
Prayer has been requested on a more long-term basis for:
Helen Loeb
Margie Klein
Michele Heller
Lynn Williams
Jim Handsfield
Barbie Olsen
Dixie Snider
David Boyd
Debhani Hernandez
Al and Regina Studwell
Sarah Jane and Jim Ohl
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:
Larry Sullivan, friend of Joan Greer
Kayt Hoch, daughter-in-law of Martha and David West
Bill Edgar, father of Beth Cannon
Art Haecker, brother of Helen Loeb
Carol Guthrie, sister of Ann Foote
Andy Matia, friend of Ann Foote
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:
Olga Faramand, mother of Helen Ackall
Jean Dukes, friend of Suzanne Shapiro
We give thanks for those serving our country in the military:
Josh Bowers
Jonathan
We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week
10/17 Ann Foote
10/19 Anita Maloof
10/25 Ron Aylor
We hold in prayer
Zoe Catalea Lorenza
for her upcoming 40-day presentation and introduction to our church community
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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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