St. Benedict's is a welcoming community sharing and spreading
Christ's love through worship,education, fellowship, and outreach
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Join us for in-person service every Sunday at 8:00 am & 10:30 am.
Live streaming services are available at 10:30 am via our
Compline, a brief service of prayers and readings for the close of day,
Online Giving
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Guest Preacher this Sunday |
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The Rev. Barry Griffin is a retired priest in The Diocese of Atlanta. A 1988 graduate of General Theological Seminary, he served at St. Margaret’s, Carrollton, and Emmanuel Church, Athens. Barry retired in 2018, having served twenty four years as rector of St. Augustine’s, Morrow.
Earlier in life he received a Fulbright Grant to study music education in Salzburg, Austria. Barry sang in the Atlanta Symphony Chorus under Robert Shaw. He earned a Master’s degree from Georgia State, and he taught choral music in public schools.
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Email Scams Targeting Church Members
by Impersonating Clergy
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There have been several scam emails being sent to church members in our congregation again. If you have recently received an unusual email from Mo. Jenna requesting gift cards or money, it is a scam.
Any official email from Mo. Jenna will come from jenna@mysaintb.org not @gmail, @outlook or any other email provider.
For example:
From: "Rev. Jenna Strizak" <revjennastrizak@gmail.com> (fake email)
Date: August 3, 2021 at 7:33:33 AM EDT
To: your email
Subject: Many Blessings, your name
If you think you may have received a scam email:
- Carefully check the sender’s name and email address.
- Look out for misspelled words and incorrect grammar.
- Do not click on any suspicious links or attachments.
- Report the email as spam.
If you would like to report a suspicious email, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports.
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Serving in Worship
Lectors and Intercessors
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Sign up for this Sunday.
Three spots are open.
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St. B's needs lectors (readers) and intercessors (those who lead the prayers of the people) on Sunday mornings. It is 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! If you have read in the past, it's time to start up again. If you've never done it but would like to, we'll help you prepare! Sign up below for your preferred dates.
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Low Country Boil
Can You Help?
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We are looking for some specific help to ensure we have a successful dinner and auction on Aug. 28. Please let us know if you:
- 1) have outdoor lights that we can borrow to string along the outside of the tents.
- 2) have large outdoor fans that we can borrow to keep the air flowing and minimize insects.
- 3) can pick up 100 chairs and 13 long tables on Friday, Aug. 27 between 10AM & 4PM, and then bring them to St. B's on Saturday morning. This will take 2-4 people and 2 trucks.
- 4) can load up the 100 chairs and 13 tables on Saturday evening after the event, and then take back to the supplier on Monday, Aug. 30, between 10AM & 4PM. This will take 2-4 people and 2 trucks.
- 5) loan us your outdoor burner and large pot (the type used for frying turkeys or doing shrimp boils).
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Low Country Boil and Auction |
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August 28 at 7:00pm - Low Country Boil is back!
Thanks to Lynn Strickland and her team, fabulous food awaits. We will be outside on the upper parking lot, under a big canopy tent. And thanks to Sam Belcher and his talent, the live auction will be back as well! Parting with your money will be so much fun!
You can buy tickets using the button below, or in-person on the cobblestones on Sunday, Aug. 8, 15, & 22. Raffle tickets will also available (you don't have to be present to win) so bring cash or a check. Remember, all proceeds will go to Mission and Outreach. Questions? Ask Bob Porter, Ann Canipe, Ellen Gaffney or Saralee Parker. |
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ it is now been over a month since my dear sister Betty Bear Reichenberg went to meet her maker.
I feel bad that it has taken me this long to reach out to say a great big thank you for all the people who made the celebration of life held at Saint Benedict's on June 26 such a glorious occasion.
Thank you for the beautiful music thank you to the ushers and altar Guild and thank you to my D.O.K sisters for the beautiful reception. Betty’s Friends told me what a loving church we have. Last but not least thank you Mo. Jenna for all the love and care you showed to our family.
Much love from your brother and sister in Christ Vera and Patrick McCabe.
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Mo. Jenna is away on vacation and will return on August 25. For pastoral emergencies, please contact Kerry Thomas or Ann Canipe, and they can reach a priest on call. For all other parish needs, contact parish administrator Monty Johnson. |
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Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Six Sessions
September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 13, 20
Confirmation: Sunday, Oct. 3 at 3:00 pm at St. Benedict's with Bishop Wright
Youth 8th grade and up are invited to join Mo. Jenna to prepare for confirmation. Each session we'll eat dinner together, and using Rowan Williams's book Being Christian, we'll explore Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, and Prayer, and discern what ministry God might be equipping and empowering YOU to do. Please sign below by August 27. If you have questions, contact Mo. Jenna-- she'll get back to you when she returns from vacation. |
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Sunday School
9:30 am
September 12, October 3, November 7, December 5
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We’re beginning this year with a once-a-month gathering using Building Faith Brick by Brick. We hear bible stories, do some wondering together, and reflect on the scripture using Lego bricks!
We are gathering kids of all ages together: 3 and all the way up to middle and high schoolers. Read more...
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Do you have some extra, well-loved Lego bricks sitting around the house? St. B's Children's Formation can use them! Please bring them to the bin in the church office, or contact Katie Loadholtes - 404-518-2070.
Also, are you a Lego lover? Love storytelling and creating with kids? You might be called to help occasionally with Children's Formation! The commitment is not every week; let Katie or Mother Jenna know, and let's have a conversation!
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Episcopal Youth Service
Sunday, August 8, 3-7 pm, Cathedral of St. Philip
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All 6th-12th graders are invited to pack 10,000 meals for hungry neighbors, play games, and enjoy a treat together. A chance to connect and reconnect with friends in faith after a long hiatus! If you are interested in going with a group from St. B's, please email Laura Alexander.
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Are you interested in Holy Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception into the Episcopal Church? Are you not sure, but just curious? Please let Mother Jenna know! The following dates are coming up, and we'd love to prepare for these joyous sacraments:
Holy Baptism
October 3 - 3:00 pm (Celebration of New Ministry)
November 7 - 8:00 am or 10:30 am (All Saints Sunday)
Confirmation, Reception, Renewal of Baptismal Vows
October 3 - 3:00 pm (Celebration of New Ministry with Bishop Wright at St. Benedict's)
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Let's have some fun and go bowling with Betty Kidd!
Friday, August 27 at 7:00 pm
2750 Austell Rd. SW Marietta
$2.35 plus shoe rental
Register below or call Betty at 770-436-5114 to RSVP.
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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. |
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October 3
Celebration of New Ministry with Bishop Wright - 3:00 pm
October 10
Blessing of the Animals - 4:00 pm
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The Women's Bible Study group will take a summer break
and gather again in September.
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Updated Worship Guidelines |
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In light of the data collected from our recent survey, we have updated our worship practices and guidelines. |
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- Vaccinated people aged 12 & older can choose whether or not to wear a mask according to their own comfort level.
- We ask unvaccinated people aged 12 & older to continue both masking and social distancing.
- For children under 12 we will allow each family to decide what's best for their kids around masking.
- No more need for pre-registration for worship or assigned seating.
- The last six rows on the right side of the nave will be reserved for those who choose to continue social distancing.
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5th
Jamie Cahill-Roberts
7th
Jennifer Sharrow
Delainy Moss
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8th
Sarah Meyer
Parker Dray
Henry Muller
9th
Kent Canipe
Danny Medrzycowski
Clay Cannon
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10th
Scott Mitchell
11th
Francis Doehner
Ethan Meyer
Donnie Jordan
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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.
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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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Small Groups and Social Clubs |
Small groups are a wonderful way to deepen connections within our St. B's community; strengthen, renew and nourish our faith; and grow closer to God. |
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Support El Refugio while shopping |
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Help at-risk students and families |
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Do you have St. Benedict's related news that needs to be communicated to your fellow parish members? Click here for an easy form to convey the needed information to the office.
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St. Benedict's Episcopal Church | 678-272-4300 | 2160 Cooper Lake Rd. SE
mysaintb.org
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