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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost:
October 15, 2023
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Preacher: The Reverend Jennifer Wagner Pavia
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Saturday, October 14, 6:00 PM: Party of Parties in Luther Hall
Monday, October 16, 7:00 PM: Vestry meeting
Saturday, October 21: Jouyssance concert in Sanctuary
Sunday, October 29, 7:00 PM: "Chamber Music at St. Bede's" concert in Sanctuary
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Bible and Breakfast
Tuesdays | 9:30 AM
Luther Hall & Zoom
Dinner Church with Eucharist
Wednesdays | 6:30 PM
Luther Hall
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THE ST. BEDE'S SHOE DRIVE IS HERE! | |
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The St. Bede's Mission Committee would like to announce its fall/holiday project--and it's all about shoes! We will be collecting new and gently-used shoes -- and cash to acquire more shoes. Our advisors at the Salvation Army, where we will donate the shoes (their Santa Monica site sponsors a monthly service day, much like Neighbors 4 Neighbors used to do), have the following asks/advice:
The greatest need is for adult shoes. (Another notable need is for long/big sizes for men.)
The shoes can be sneakers, hiking boots, and walking shoes-- as long as they are "comfortable for everyday wear."
We will have a box in the Narthex to collect the shoes for folks who want to shop in stores --or shop their closet.
Please stay tuned for more details! Questions? Please ask any member of the Mission Committee.
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The tradition of the Blessing of the Animals dates back to St. Francis of Assisi, who lived during the 12th and 13th centuries. He was known for his love of God’s creations–- including animals, and he is known for taming the Wolf of Gubbio in Umbria.
Of course, there were no wolves at St. Bede’s on Oct. 8 for our own Blessing of the Animals, but the animal kingdom was well represented by beloved canines, stuffed animals and photos of pets who could not be at church.
The blessing was as follows: Blessed are you, Creator God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired Saint Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless these pets and service
animals.
By the power of your love, enable them to live in love and harmony with all Creation.
We remember our animal companions who are no longer with us physically. We
give thanks for the ways they enriched and blessed our lives, confident that You
continue to care for them. May we always praise you for your beauty in creation. Amen
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THE PARTY OF PARTIES IS COMING ! | |
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If you would like to host an event for Sisters of Bede, all you need to do is pick a theme; create a menu; choose a date, time and place; decide how many guests you’d like to have at your event; and what you’d like to charge. If you have any questions, or need ideas, please see one of the Sisters.
If you would like to be a host, please fill out the form (LINKED HERE) and return it to Daphne Moote by Sunday, Oct. 1. You can either bring it to church or email it to moote@mac.com.
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BETSY HITESHEW'S SUMMER SANCTUARY | |
Parishioner Betsy Hiteshew shares story of her summer cottage in Maine | |
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In the summer of 1927, my parents visited dear friends who were living in an idyllic summer camp by the shores of Lake Keewaydin in the foothills of the White Mountains in Western Maine. They fell in love with it, and thus began a romance which continues to this day. First, they rented a cabin, then in 1936 they built a small cottage, which they named Sunnycroft, from which I recently returned, reluctantly. Over the 94-plus years of my life, I built sandcastles on the beach, swam, sailed, hiked nearby mountains, played with other children, both “summer people and natives”, attended church “Suppas”, consisting of baked beans, meatloaf, corn on the cob, fresh veggies, potatoes, and, of course, homemade blueberry pie!
As a teenager during World War II, I swooned over many a young soldier, some of whom were childhood friends, and listened with my parents to the agonizing radio reports of the progress of the war in Germany and Japan. I had my own little escape hatch in my tiny bedroom under the eaves, where I devoured all kinds of books from the nearby library, of which, at a very young age, my favorite was Nancy Drew. I started packing my suitcase weeks before my brother and I and my parents piled into our Chevy and made the trek from New Jersey, and later, Detroit, Michigan to our beloved piece of Maine.
When we first glimpsed the lake, we would stop and lustily sing the Maine Stein song, beloved by University of Maine graduates! There is no way to describe the infinite love our family has for the experience, over so many years of the beauty of Maine. It has been transmitted from my parents to my brother and his family, and to my family. My very dear nephew and his wife have a place next door, and dear friends of many years live up and down our little dirt road that runs along the side of the lake. It is not just the scenic beauty, however moving, as you can see in the photos. It is the accumulation of memories of love, laughter, and yes, sadness and loss as well, that have made it a sanctuary of all that we have cherished together. I know that my summers in Maine shaped my values and played a meaningful role in the best part of who I am today. Would that every child could experience such wholeness.
With gratitude,
Betsy Hiteshew
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ST. BEDE'S ONLINE GIVING PORTAL | |
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Visit the St. Bede's website and at the top of every page, look for the "Donate" button. When you click on the "Donate" button, you will be transported to St. Bede's Vanco eGiving and Payment Process Site.
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You are invited to set up one-time or recurring gifts using credit, debit, or bank transfer on Vanco's secure payment processing platform. Giving online through the Vanco site saves time and the hassle of remembering to bring your offering. In addition, you decrease the expense incurred by St. Bede’s from handling and processing checks and cash.
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St. Bart’s ‘Imagine Worship NYC’ seeks to extend radical welcome, build in-person community
By Caleb Galaraga
[Episcopal News Service] In September, Tari Wade and Owie Nwakanma, who met virtually through a Meetup group on Black women’s spirituality that Nwakanma founded, decided to meet in person for the first time. Wade, who’s from San Francisco, was visiting New York City, where Nwakanma lives. After surveying the options for their get-together, which included a dance class, a comedy show or a worship service that celebrates Black women saints, they decided to go to St. Bart’s for a special worship service.
Imagine Worship NYC is a nine-week series of in-person worship services held every Thursday at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Midtown Manhattan. It offers a “radically welcoming worship service and dinner,” different from a Sunday experience at the historic Episcopal parish commonly referred to as St. Bart’s. The services feature dialogue, poetry, silence, modern worship, gospel music and a full hour dedicated to a community meal.
After taking a summer break, the midweek gathering kicked off its fall series with the theme “A Place at the Table” on Sept. 28 and will run until the week before Thanksgiving.
The Rev. Zack Nyein, the parish’s senior associate and point person for Imagine Worship NYC, told Episcopal News Service that he hopes by exploring the stories of Jesus at the table, they can initiate discussions on “how we can be part of helping other people find a place at Christ’s table.”
READ MORE HERE
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Standing commission calls for church-wide input as it eyes changes to Title IV disciplinary canons
By David Paulsen
[Episcopal News Service] The standing commission tasked with considering and recommending revisions to The Episcopal Church’s clergy discipline canons released an update Oct. 12 calling for churchwide input as it discusses a range of Title IV concerns.
The Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons’ work during an in-person meeting Oct. 9-11 followed parallel calls by the church’s presiding bishop and House of Deputies president for a new examination of those Title IV disciplinary canons amid growing scrutiny of several cases involving bishops.
“The issues we face arise in part because of the language and structure of Title IV,” the standing commission said in its update. “They arise as well from the manner in which the church implements these canons, the tension between transparency to build trust and confidentiality to protect participants, and the culture of the wider church.”
The standing commission added that the goals of its deliberations are to ensure rules that “work well in practice to protect people from misconduct; resolve complaints fairly, promptly, and efficiently; and screen out meritless claims.”
The update also listed at least five areas of inquiry that have been identified so far:
READ MORE HERE
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