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In accordance with the CDC's newest guidelines, we now require masks to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

On October 10 we begin our annual Pledge Campaign. Taking inspiration from St. Paul's words to the early church at Corinth, our theme this year is “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave growth.” (I Cor. 3:6-7). Fourteen years ago, a small group of faithful servants planted St. Benedict's. Over the years, the parishioners of St. Benedict's have faithfully watered so that God could bless and grow our parish. Now is the season for us, as current parishioners, to continue this watering and partner with God as we grow into our next season together as a community. Over the next 5 weeks, please prayerfully consider a financial pledge for St. Benedict's in 2022, as well as the other resources of time and treasure you will offer to God in this place. To make your pledge, please use the button below.

Hello St. B’s!

In this stewardship time, I am reflecting on what we learned during the rector search. When the search committee met in late fall 2019, we had no idea what the future would bring! We were excited, if not anxious, to start the process of calling a new rector. Little did we know that a global pandemic would literally shut the world down, and we would have to search through a virtual lens. Despite these challenges, we were able to call Mother Jenna to lead us, to bring us back together, and to lead us into the future.

We will elect four new members to the Vestry at the annual parish meeting November 14. In order to serve on the Vestry one must be a member in good standing. The qualifications are:

1. Be a confirmed Episcopalian.

2. Must have made and maintained a pledge.

3. Must have participated in the life of St Benedict’s.

Please consider carefully whom you might wish to nominate. And yes you may nominate yourself. Please send names to Ann Canipe, Sr Warden.

Our monthly children and youth formation program, Building Faith Brick by Brick will have Sunday School this Sunday, October 10 at 9:30 am. We’ll explore a Bible story with Lego and meet in the upper parking lot.

Questions? Email Mo. Jenna, Katie Loadholtes, or Laura Alexander.

What are you called to offer to the glory of God? The people of the St. B's community have so many talents and gifts to offer God and our community, whether it's our paid work, calling to be a parent, spouse or friend, volunteer work, and more. On Sunday, October 10, St. Benedict's is kicking off our 2021 Stewardship season with a blessing of vocations, as we begin to reflect on how we offer our lives, our labor, and our resources to the glory of God. Bring in a representation of your vocation, either an item or a photo, and it will be blessed by Mother Jenna with the offering.

If you are unable to attend the service on 10/10, send a digital photo to the shared Dropbox below, to have the photo blessed. (Note - please don't bring in any electronics, since the blessing will involve holy water!)

Would your child like to serve as an acolyte? Training for both new and current acolytes will be on Sunday, October 18, 12:00-1:00 and pizza will be included! If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Patrick at: patrickvictoria87@gmail.com or 404-234-2777.

St. B's needs lectors (readers) and intercessors (lead the prayers of the people) on Sunday mornings. It's so important that the assembly hears God's word read by people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, voices... reflecting the diversity of the body of Christ. This is a great ministry for folks looking to get more involved! Email Saralee Parker with any questions.

We are excited to announce a newly formed Children’s Choir led by Ms. Judy Guard!

St. Cecilia Children's Choir (K - 2nd grade)

Wednesdays at 5:30 - 6:00 pm in the Upper Parking Lot

Are you interested in Holy Baptism? Please let Mother Jenna know! We'd love to prepare for this joyous sacrament.

November 7 - 8:00 am or 10:30 am (All Saints Sunday)

This fall the Women's Bible Study group will resume their discussion of the Gospel of John at 10:30 AM on Mondays. For now, because of the virulence of the Covid virus and especially the Delta variant, we will continue to meet via Zoom.

Password: biblestudy

Join the Men's Bible Study for fellowship and discussion of the Gospel of the week each Thursday at 7:30 am on zoom.

Contact Paul Stein for the link and with any questions.

Join us in making lunches for the Church of the Common Ground. We will gather in the kitchen after the 8:00 service (around 8:45) monthly on the dates below for sandwich making and packing lunch bags.

Contact Taylor Stukes with any questions.

Cathedral of St. Philip

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Jesus and his first followers were Jews, thoroughly grounded in Jewish Scripture, Jewish ethics and theology, and Jewish hopes. To understand the New Testament is thus to recover part of Jewish history. How has knowledge of this common history become lost? How might understanding the New Testament in its historical context provide not only a new way of approaching Jewish-Christian relations but also a new way of celebrating our common roots? Our topics include the Our Father prayer, the Parables of the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan, Jesus’ comments on observing Torah (Jewish Law), and Jesus’ relations to women and to gentiles. Read more & register...

October

Blessing of the Animals - 4:00 pm

Stewardship FAQ - 9:15- 10:00 am

Now that we are back in church for services please start wearing you name tag. If you don't have a name tag please contact Monty at monty@mysaintb.org to request a new one. Wearing name tags really is a help for Mo. Jenna and for each of us as we welcome new parishioners and visitors and maybe refresh our memories on old friends.

Be a part of making the nave beautiful for online worship. The Flower Guild is looking for volunteers to help with arranging flowers for the nave every week. If interested, contact Beth Tyler.

St. Benedict's is committed to the various care needs of its member families. A dedicated group of volunteers are continuing to offer their time to serve our church community within various pastoral care capacities, including prayer requests, transportation, meal delivery, Eucharistic visits with Diocesan-approved safe protocols, and more. Mo. Jenna is also readily available for prayers, calls and/or visits for those in need.

Do not hesitate to reach out to Kerry Thomas or Anna Best about Pastoral care needs for yourself, your family, or your friends. We are here to help and serve! 

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