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

There's a lot going on at St. Bede's!

Looking for an activity?

Sunday, November 2, 2025

All Saints' Sunday

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

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".

(Back, by popular demand...)

Celebrating Your Own Sainthood!

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of All Saints,

but have you ever stopped to think about your own "Sainthood"?

...that day in the future when you will enter

into the Communion of the Saints?

Join Chad as he leads us through a conversation

about practical considerations for the planning

of the ultimate celebration of your life (aka your funeral)

as well as other practical considerations

for end-of-life transitions.

It's a topic that some are afraid to approach,

but Chad promises to make it interesting and fun -

and doing this work ahead of time

can be a true gift to your family and loved ones.

We'll gather at around 11:30 am in Room M-110.

An Altar of Remembrance

This year, as we celebrate All Saints'/All Souls' Days, a tradition returns - an Altar of Remembrance. While many cultures celebrate some festival for the remembering all the faithful departed, we embrace this tradition from Mexico where these tableaux are set out in homes, churches, and in other community gathering areas around the time of Día de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead (All Saints'/All Souls' Day).

St. Bede's parishioners from all worship services are invited to bring photos of loved ones who have died to place on the altar that will be set up in the Commons (photos may be framed or unframed, and name labels help us all join in the remembrance). Other items representing loved ones who have died may also be placed there - favorite foods, a small article of clothing, or anything that brings that person to mind. Photos and other items may be placed on the tables set up to the left of the entry doors to the Nave any time between Sunday afternoon, October 26 and Sunday, November 9. Items may be picked up any time after November 9.

Young Adult Fellowship

(20's - 30's)

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

Calling All Youth

Grades 6-12

Sunday, November 2nd - Join us for lunch, games and a celebration of All Saint's like you've never experienced. 

Friday, November 7th - Saturday, November 8th - Annual Diocesean Council Meeting - Lock in on Friday night!! - Ask Beth or Judah for more details

Sunday, November 9 - No youth group

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter to see youth events in the diocese!

Children's Formation

for Children Age 3 - Grade 5

We have two offerings of Children's Formation on Sundays.

The first is during 10 am worship where children begin worship with their families for a short time and are then invited to process out with their teachers to the Godly Play room (M-102), usually during the Hymn of Praise or other hymn. During the time of the Sermon and the Prayers of the People they hear a special story and engage in activities tailored just for them. The children return to church at the Passing of the Peace to join their families and the congregation for Communion.

The second formation time is between the 10 am and 1:30 pm worship, during which time there are also formation offerings for adults and youth. We gather around 11:30-11:45 am in the Commons, and then move to classroom M-102 in the Mission Wing. This formation time focusing on learning about the stories of the People of God and growing in understanding about what we do in church worship.

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. Both classes are taught in English.

 If you have questions, please contact Molly Graves at mgraves@stbedes.org.

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.

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.

1,2,3,4 Campaign Update

This past Tuesday, Members of the St. Bede's Community were invited to participate in a special appeal to help balance the St. Bede's 2025 Budget before we launch the 2026 Pledge Campaign.

THANK YOU SO MUCH

TO ALL WHO HAVE RESPONDED!

As of Thursday, October 30 we have received 35 gifts totaling $15,000 toward our goal of $24,000. If you would like to help us close this gap and meet our budgeted revenue goal, please consider giving through the link below (choose 1,2,3,4 Campaign from fund list). You can also give by cash or check on Sunday in the collection plate.

New Welcoming Signage for St. Bede’s

When you arrive at St. Bede’s this week (or, perhaps, you have already been or driven by), you will notice that new welcoming signage has been installed on Henderson Mill Road, the Midvale Road entrance, the front driveway, and above the front doors. These signs extend our branding and spirit of welcome out into the world and bid others to come inside and join us. The new signage incorporates the St. Bede’s logo that was designed in 2018 by our own John Whitt. They also include a welcoming message in both English & Spanish as well as the Episcopal shield. The new signage – along with ongoing welcoming improvements to the Commons – has been funded through the support of the Sisters of Bede. Thank you, Sisters!

While the new signage was being developed, the Vestry also commissioned a new welcoming and affirming sign to be added to our “Episcopal Church Welcomes You” sign at the Midvale Road entrance. This welcoming and affirming Episcopal Shield was developed by the Episcopal Church in 2024 for use in communities, such as St. Bede’s, that have long offered a public welcome and witness as open and affirming communities. This symbol encapsulates the values stated in the St. Bede’s Welcoming Statement that has been part of our worship publications and our online presence for over a decade, but allows this spirit of welcome and affirmation to be recognized quickly as people drive or walk past St. Bede’s.

We hope that the new beautiful signage will welcome more people seeking to know the love of God into the beautiful beloved community that is St. Bede’s.

Ordination of Alyssa Sali

The Parish is invited to the

Cathedral of St. Philip

on Saturday, December 13 at 2 pm

for the ordination of our own

Alyssa Sali

as a Deacon

(on the path to being ordained a Priest)

in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church

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.

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 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. The film is full of poignant moments, as well as with

moments of humor, joy, friendship and support.

Directed and produced by Tyler Perry. Rated PG-13 for brief scenes of a

battle and 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.

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.

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.

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 .

Art and Music at St. Bede’s

Monteverdi’s Theater of Emotions: Shades of Love

Join us for an intimate evening of Claudio Monteverdi’s vocal music, where passion and tenderness come alive through song. Part of the day’s events surrounding Art from the Heart. Come to the art opening and reception (ends at 7:00) and stay for a concert you will not soon forget (starts at 7:30).

Sopranos Wanda Yang Temko and Zorica Pavlovic share the spotlight, their voices intertwining so seamlessly that they are often indistinguishable. The program balances Monteverdi’s ornate, melismatic duets and solos with his most lyrical and heartfelt writing.

They are joined by Jacob Bitinas (viola da gamba), Charles Iner (theorbo), and Brian Bishop (harpsichord), who will also perform instrumental interludes from the same region and era. Special guest Brittany Salkill on baroque transverse flute. 

Suggested donation: $20 – Everyone is welcome; no one will be turned away. Portion of proceeds to benefit St. Bede’s Music Fund.

Do Not Be Afraid:

Listening to Our Fear, Practicing Hope in a Fearful World  

   An Advent Quiet Day

Praying with scripture,

poetry, the labyrinth

and with a visual expression

Saturday, December 6, 2025

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

Director of The Julian of Norwich Center

                                $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

Or add your name to the sign up sheet

 on the round table in the Commons of St. Bede’s

*Please let Lynnsay know if you have special dietary needs

Outreach Opportunities

Ongoing Soap Drive

Please place new unwrapped bar soap in the basket labelled “Bar Soap and Toiletries” in the Connect Center outside the kitchen

October 19 - November 16

Collection of Thanksgiving bags for Home for Thanksgiving for Emmaus House.

November 18

9:00 am Meet at St. Bede’s to load the Thanksgiving-At-Home bags onto the Emmaus House truck.

December

Collection for Baby Jesus Baskets to benefit Our House, a nonprofit supporting unsheltered families and their children

January 11

Outreach Committee Meeting

11:30 am in Room C101

February 8 – March 8

Food collection for NETWorks Food Pantry

March 18

6:00 pm Prepare and serve dinner to Holy Comforter parishioners

Have Questions?

Contact Anita Montelione (ammontel12@gmail.com)

or Karen Werner (wernerksw@comcast.net)

Bar Soap for NETWorks!

We are beginning a new and ongoing outreach ministry. Rita Channell, a parishioner and faithful volunteer at Networks Cooperative Ministry, has noticed that many clients who shop at the food pantry often look for bar soap, but there is rarely any donated. To assist with this need, we now have a permanent basket located near the kitchen and labelled "Bar Soap and Toiletries". We kindly ask for donations of bar soap which Rita will collect weekly and donate to the food pantry.

Another wonderful opportunity to care for our neighbors! Thank you for your support! 

Questions? Please contact Rita Channell ritachannell@yahoo.com

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 16^th

Any questions? Please contact:

Iñaki Guevara iguevara@stbedes.org

 Thank you for sharing with those in need this Thanksgiving!

Our Neighbors in Need

I have been asked how we can support our neighbors who will lose their SNAP benefits on November 1. 

Approximately 1.4 million Georgians receive SNAP (Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, which is about 1 in 8 residents of the state. A significant portion of recipients are children, senior citizens. 

My suggestions are to support our local food pantries where many families will go for food support. Financial donations are the best way to support these food pantries. 

NETWorks Cooperative Ministry 

Atlanta Community Food Bank

DEAM (Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry)

Toco Hills Community Alliance

Contact Governor Kemp and ask him to release the billions in reserve to support Georgia’s SNAP program. 

Contact your US Representative, Senators Warnock and Ossoff, and ask them to support the Department of Agriculture to spend the money (6 billion dollars) allotted for SNAP benefits in the event of a government shutdown. 

Questions or ideas to share: please contact Karen Werner

wernerksw@comcast. net

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: 



• Box Truck Drivers – Help us transport hope across the city 
• Passenger Van Drivers – Be the connection between our community and opportunity 
• Food Pantry Associates – Turn compassion into action, one family at a time 
• Guest Services – Create the warm welcome that makes all the difference 
• 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.



Are you aware of the Welcome Co-op?

Here's a place to consider if you are looking for ways to support refugees though volunteer work or cash or in-kind donations. They have a large truck to pick up accepted furniture items.

From their website https://www.welcomeco-op.org

The Welcome Co-op is Georgia’s trusted advocate for new refugees, helping to secure housing and ensure a smooth and seamless transition for our state’s newest and ever-resilient residents.

As a collaborative effort between four-storied institutions — New American Pathways, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta, Catholic Charities Atlanta, and Inspiritus — the Welcome Co-op marshals the collective resources of each organization to make an impact even greater than the sum of its parts.

Together, we create partnerships with apartment complexes and affordable housing arrangements across the state. We welcome refugees from the moment they set foot on American soil and transition them to their new homes. And we operate a donation-driven thrift store, the Shop of Hope, that provides quality clothing and shoes to refugees at no cost.

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:



O God,

How long will sorrow fill the world?

How long must we wait for you to make all things right?

When we feel overwhelmed by hopelessness,

come close and remind us: you see, hear, and hold us all.

Amen.

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.

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.

Mostly Mysteries

Book Discussion Group

Next meeting in person:

Monday, November 24

at 1 pm in Room M108

Our November book selection

is

Not Quite Dead Yet

by Holly Jackson

You're invited to join members and friends of St. Bede's to discuss favorite mysteries and thrillers.

Of interest in the wider community...

Tucker American Legion

Veteran's Day 5K Walk / Run

Saturday, November 8 at 8 am

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!

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:

Raymond Walker, III

The family of Jerry Simmons

Neva Corbin

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:

Lawrence Pinson, father of Laura Sellers

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:

Maurice Jones, Sr., father-in-law of Jerry Simmons

Olga Faramand, mother of Helen Ackall

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

Josh Bowers

Jonathan

We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week

11/3 Charlie Coates

11/3 Tom Cordner

11/3 Donareen Oakley

11/3 Calvin Kottke

11/4 Helen Smith

11/7 Annie Pittman

11/8 Aiden Bevaqua

We rejoice with the following candidates for baptism on

All Saints’ Sunday:

 Yamileth Tizapantzi Cabrera

 Christian Suastegui Calderon



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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