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On Advent 1, this Sunday, November 28, on the blacktop from 9:15-10:15 am, we'll be packing supplies to support our friends at Church of the Common Ground. In response to what they've told us they need, we're collecting *warm* socks (work or wool socks, not athletic, in regular and large sizes) and chemical hand warmers.

You can bring donations on Sunday morning. We're hoping to assemble at least 100 bags with 2 pr of socks and a pair of handwarmers... can you help donate, and can you help us assemble them?

On October 10 we began 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.” 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. 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.

TOTAL AS OF THIS WEEK: $367,670

8:00 am and 10:30 am

Worship with Holy Communion

9:15-10:15 am outdoors!

8:00 am - Worship with Holy Communion

10:30 am - Lessons and Carols: Featuring the Choirs of St. Benedict's and lots of congregational singing!

After church (around 11:30) a visit from St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra.

8:00 am and 10:30 am

Worship with Holy Communion

8:00 am and 10:30 am

Worship with Holy Communion

8:00 am - Traditional Worship with Holy Communion and Parish Choir.

5:00 pm - Family Oriented Worship/Holy Communion, music led by children's choirs.

10:00 am - Worship with Holy Communion - Carols on piano, come in your Christmas pajamas.

8:00 am and 10:30 am - Worship Carol singing in place of a sermon.

8:00 am and 10:30 am - Worship

6:30 pm - Worship: Followed by Burning of the Greens and King Cake. Bring a branch from your Christmas tree to add to the bonfire.

Click here for the link to look up the number in an Episcopal Hymnal - it will even give you a link to check the tune. In the Hymnal 1982, the Christmas hymns are found between numbers 77–115.

Join us on Sunday, December 26 for a service of singing favorite Christmas carols and hymns!

This Advent season, Living Compass is happy to offer their free downloadable pdf designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study. This 48-page guide provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Advent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Christmas. Also, sign up for their daily email devotionals.

Deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny, Mission: JOY is a documentary with unprecedented access to the unlikely friendship of two international icons who transcend religion: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu. In their final joint mission, these self-described mischievous brothers give a master class in how to create joy in a world that was never easy for them.

Screening dates will be November 19 – December 2.

We will once again be doing Angel Tree gifts for the children of our Path to Shine families. This is a wonderful opportunity for St. B families to provide Christmas joy for others. Because not everyone is coming to church we will once again have a Sign Up Genius form to sign up for gifting opportunities. If you are interested in signing up for a whole family please send a note to stbangeltree@gmail.com.

The Women's Bible Study is now considering events of the church's liturgical calendar year. As part of this study, we will be reading and discussing pertinent Biblical references, as well as related sermons from Barbara Brown Taylor's Home by Another Way. When there is a break between such events, we expect to study together some of the shorter epistles of the New Testament. Join us at the link below.

Password: biblestudy

Also...

Glenda Underwood will host a luncheon on Monday, December 13 at 11:00. Beverages will be provided along with a hot chicken casserole. Guests are asked to bring either a salad or dessert. We will celebrate, sing, and celebrate! Email Glenda with any questions.

The St. B's Book Club is meeting Tuesday, November 30 online at 6:45 to discuss Never Turn Back by Atlanta writer Chris Swann, a longtime teacher at Holy Innocents. All are welcome. If you have questions, please email Kristine Anderson.

Passcode  994910

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) on December 5 for sandwich making and packing lunch bags.

Contact Taylor Stukes with any questions.

Our monthly children and youth formation program, Building Faith Brick by Brick will have Sunday School, December 5 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.

The St. B's Ladies Social Group willl hold an ornament exchange on Sunday, December 12 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the home of Verdery Newell. RSVP to attend and if you can bring a bottle of wine or food. Robin Cubbage - robin.cubbage55@gmail.com

188 Covered Bridge Dr. SW, Smyrna, GA

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.

Acolyte training is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Patrick. patrickvictoria87@gmail.com or 404-234-2777.

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.

January 9 - 8:00 am or 10:30 am (Baptism of Our Lord)

April 16 - 8:00 pm (Great Vigil of Easter)

April 17 - (Easter Day)

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.

November

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! 

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.