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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
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Sunday, October 1, 2023
18th Sunday after Pentecost
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
Make a gift to St. Bede's
by clicking here.
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Sunday Formation
for All Ages
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"Getting To Know You"
Come and hear from some of our new clergy as they share stories from their spiritual journeys and what they are excited about in ministry at this time.
This Sunday, October 1,
we will hear from
The Rev'd Mimi Guerra
Please join us in Room M-110 at 11:30 am
after 10 am worship.
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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.
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Calling All Youth!
(and any others who wish to help)
Sunday, October 1st - 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Playground Clearing Sunday!
Come one, come all! The time has arrived and WE ARE DOING IT!! Join us between the 10 am and 2:30 pm services for the clearing and cleaning of the playground area. We have arranged for folks from both worshipping communities, including, of course, any and all youth to assist in knocking down and removing the old, dilapidated (and, in some cases, dangerous) play structures. We will also be cleaning the small plastic play pieces, filling in holes and all sorts of other fun things. This activity is planned as the first step in a process of revitalizing and improving St. Bede's playground for current and future children of the parish and of the community.
Youth will gather at 11:30 for lunch (there will likely be extra food if others who are working wish to join in the lunch) or you join in at 12:30 for just the work of the playground project. Please feel free to wear your work clothes to church. All are welcome!
As always, please send any questions, comments or thoughts to:
Beth Cannon at bcannon@stbedes.org
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Newcomers Café
A Three-Week Welcoming Gathering
October 15, 22, and 29
in the Parish Hall at 11:30 am
Our Invite-Welcome-Connect Team will offer a Newcomers Café on three consecutive Sundays in October - October 15, 22, & 29. All three Sundays are open to newcomers and to all parishioners who would like to know more about the Episcopal Church and St. Bede’s and discover more ways to become involved.
Below are the dates and topics.
October 15 – Chad Vaugh, our Rector, will offer a presentation on “An Overview of the Episcopal Church.”
October 22 - Jim Helms, our parish archivist, will offer a presentation on “The History of St. Bede's.” Other long-time parishioners will be invited to share their stories of St. Bede’s as well.
October 29 - A tour of the building will be offered along with a visit from ministry leaders, Vestry members, and staff to help folks make connections and get involved. Always great to put a face with a name!
There will be snacks and beverages provided during each Newcomer Cafe.
Looking forward to seeing everyone. All are welcome!
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The struggle between good and evil sets the stage for this program of Baroque music that includes works by Telemann, Dowland, Veracini, Marais, and others. Whether a fall from grace or an opportunity for redemption, Amethyst Baroque members Adrin Akins (countertenor), Jody Miller (recorder), Marcy Jean Brenner (viola da gamba), and Alexandra Dunbar (harpsichord), take the listener through music depicting the conflict—at least according to composers of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
7 PM
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
2601 Henderson Mill Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30345
$20 donation requested; $10 for discounted categories;
no one turned away due to inability to pay
About Amethyst Baroque
Amethyst Baroque Ensemble, named for the official state gem of Georgia, was formed by Co-Directors Dr. Alexandra Snyder Dunbar (harpsichord) and Jody Miller (recorder). Their offical debut as a duo was sightreading recorder sonatas at a music shop in 2018. The following spring, Adrin Akins (countertenor) and Marcy Jean Brenner (viola da gamba) joined the ensemble as core members for Amethyst’s debut concert of Italian Baroque music. Claiming Atlanta and Athens as the ensemble’s dual home bases, Amethyst performs regularly in both cities and has appeared on multiple concert series.
amethystbaroque.com
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Left to right: Jody Miller, recorder; Marcy Jean Brenner,
viola da gamba; Adrin Akins, countertenor;
Alexandra Dunbar, harpsichord
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Join Us for
Sabor Latino
(Taste of Latin America)
October 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It’s almost time to enjoy the delicious Sabor Latino festival here at St. Bede's! This festival features delicious dishes prepared by our Hispanic community, as well as other fun activities. Stop by St. Bede's on Saturday October 7 between 10am and 3pm and join us for this celebration!
Proceeds will support Hispanic Ministries at St. Bede's
including the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration in December.
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You are invited to the
Diocese of Atlanta
Pride Eucharist
All are invited
Sunday, October 8, 2023
5 - 6 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
435 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta is thrilled to invite you to our annual Pride Eucharist, a celebration of love, acceptance, inclusivity, and unity.
The service is open to everyone, regardless of who you are or where you come from. We extend a warm welcome to all!
Teens who would like to serve as acolytes or greeters for the Pride Eucharist should contact The Rev'd Nicole Lambelet at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at nicole@stlukesatlanta.org.
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But That's Not All!
The Diocese of Atlanta proudly sponsors
Atlanta Pride Festival at Piedmont Park
October 14 - 15
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Come by the Diocese booth (numbers O26 and 27) and say hello!
This year we will provide multi-sensory prayer stations designed by Free Range Worship.
Volunteers are needed! The Diocese is looking for enthusiastic clergy and lay volunteers to help staff our booth. Sign up here to be a part of this exciting event.
The parade is Sunday, October 15. The parade kicks off from the Civic Center MARTA station at noon. We can accommodate up to 200 marchers, so don't miss out! Sign up here to reserve your spot to march alongside us.
Let's stand together, celebrate love, and show the world what unity and acceptance truly mean. We can't wait to see you there!
For more information on Diocese Pride events contact
Jacob Clifton Albritton at
jcalbritton209@gmail.com
If you are interested in participating in the parade
and would like help connecting with other folks from St. Bede's
who are also going, please contact
Laura Pittman
lpittman@stbedes.org
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POPCORN THEOLOGY
October 28 at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall
Pizza and Salad provided
Meal will also include dairy free, gluten free &
vegetarian options
Suggested donation $10 per person
After a time of eating and conversation, we'll watch the 2019 film Dark Waters. This film ties in with the Fall Adult Formation series focusing on environmental justice and care for the Earth.
Dark Waters
PG-13, 2 hours
Starring Mark Ruffalo as Rob Bilott,
with Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Pullman, Mare Winningham,
and Bill Camp
The film is based on the true story of a tenacious and courageous young attorney named Rob Bilott. Bilott uncovers a troubling secret that connects a growing number of unexplained illnesses and deaths in people and animals to one of the world's largest corporations: DuPont. Rob's compassionate relationships with the people of his West Virginia hometown, as well as his growing concern for the countless others who have been affected by this secret, lead him to persevere over many years in working to expose the truth and to seek help for those who have been harmed. In the process, he risks his position as a partner in his law firm, his relationship with his wife (Anne Hathaway) and children, and his own health.
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. We'll end the evening with Night Prayer.
A sign up sheet is available on the round table in the Commons.
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NETWorks Food Drive a Success!
4,375 pounds of Food!
(or 2.19 tons!)
We did it at St. Bede's! Our NETWorks food pantry ingathering concluded on Sunday, September 24. On Tuesday we delivered 663 pounds of food for a total of 4,375 pounds of food or 2.19 tons! What an incredibly generous offering to our community. Thank you so very much, St. Bede's! You opened your hearts to our neighbors. NETWorks Ministry is truly grateful. And a special thank you to Steve Handler and Paul Werner for their weekly delivery of food to NETWorks.
The need continues to be great. Individual donations of food are always welcomed and can be delivered to the food pantry in Tucker at 4296 Cowan Road. And volunteers are always needed. Click the link below to sign up to volunteer.
Thank you, St. Bede's, for answering this call to ministry!
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St. Bede’s Takes First Place in
NETWorks Ministry Trivia Night
The St. Bede’s Trivia Team, also known as “Mrs. Paul’s Shelter for Battered Fish”, took First Place in the inaugural Trivia Night sponsored by NETWorks Cooperative Ministry. St. Bede’s is one of 21 partner organizations with NETWorks Ministry. The event was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 23rd. Our team competed with 15 other teams as a fundraising effort for for NETWorks Food Pantry. Over $5000 was raised at the event. NETWorks plans to host a trivia event annually. It was a great night of togetherness, charitable spirit, and friendly rivalry.
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Pictured is our team (L to R):
John Branan, John Entrekin, Sylvia Abraham, April Whitt, John Whitt,
Martha Robert, David Padgett, and Becca Entrekin
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Taste of Tucker is Seeking Volunteers!
Saturday, October 7
1:00 - 6:00 pm
Taste of Tucker brings great fun and fellowship to our community while benefiting NETWorks, Camp Kudzu, and the Old Town Tucker Merchants’ Association. As usual, there will be a great lineup of food, vendors, and entertainment. Event organizers are in need of
volunteers in the following areas:
1. General Taste of Tucker Volunteers. Help with things like setup, greeting folks as they arrive, assisting with the Kroger/TFUMC Kids’ Zone, and more. Full descriptions are available at Volunteers | Taste of Tucker or people can signup at this link: 2023 Taste of Tucker Volunteers — Signup Sheet | SignUp.com
2. NETWorks Volunteers. Folks are needed who are familiar with the NETWorks mission and programs to help staff their information booth. It’s a great way to experience the event and help at the same time! This link will take you right to the sign-up form: https://signup.com/go/cXxOghW
3. Ticket Sales Volunteers. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets involving cash and/or credit card transactions. This is a fast-paced environment where you can talk to lots of people! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/GsNZFHJ
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Episcopal Relief and Development
Assists with Libya and Morocco Relief
The Outreach Committee is happy to report that Episcopal Relief and Development has now partnered with the International Blue Crescent R&D (IBC) to assist Libya and Morocco in their crises. IBC has over 20 years of experience responding to crises in remote and hard to reach villages also known as “last mile” communities.
St. Bede's has made donations of $500 to Morocco to aid earthquake victims and $1,000 to Libya to aid flood victims.
If you wish to make a gift toward this effort, you may place a check in the collection plate marked for aid to "ERD Libya and Morocco". You can also make an online donation using the ERD link below.
Anita Montelione
Karen Werner
Chairs of Outreach
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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.
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Healing Our Racism
Book Discussion Group
has been postponed
until Monday, Oct. 23rd at 2:00pm on Zoom
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 Group
Monday, October 23 at 7 pm on Zoom
Meeting Time: 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm on Zoom
If you would like to take part, please email Cathe Echterhoff and she will send you the link. jechterhof@aol.com
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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
Prayers have been requested for:
Brian Metcalf, brother-in-law of Susan Reef
Margery Buehler English, aunt of Lynnsay Buehler
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
Ron Lillie, brother of Loretta Vail
John Montelione, brother of Anita Montelione
Beth Cannon
Jennie Couture
Bob Bruce, brother of Nancy Bruce
Dave and Robin Hering, friends of Larry Bing
Darlene Smith, friend of Larry Bing
Victoria Hendrix, sister of Connie Coralli
Balbona Family, friends of Larry Bing
Jean Petersen
Donareen Oakley
Carter Garrett, family member of Sarah Jane Ohl
Jim Baldy, friend of Susan Reef
Cindy Robinson, 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
Kath and Ken Turner, friends of Claudia Fedarko
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
Jim Ohl
Frances Bowen
Sydney Lund
Ann Foote
Cameron Maddox
We pray for those who have died:
Mary Eleanor Harrigan Parsons, mother of Orisha Parsons
Cindy Robinson, friend of Susan Reef
We give thanks for those serving our country in the military:
Joshua Bowers
Will Grimm
We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays this week:
9/29 Max Kottke
9/29 Dee Weems
9/30 Elizabeth Flanagan
10/2 Sandy Spires
10/3 Pat Pickett
10/3 Susan Cáceres
10/4 Nina Daniel
10/5 Jim Handsfield
10/6 Pat Miller
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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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To learn more about the programs and offerings
of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing,
click on the link below.
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