St. Benedict's Weekly Prayers: Week of April 28, 2024
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
References below names "LFF" are celebrations from "Lesser Feasts and Fasts", 2021. Holy Days are from the Book of Common Prayer Holy Day celebrations. You can find "Lesser Feasts and Fasts" online at https://extranet.generalconvention.org/staff/files/download/21034
Daily Prayers for those in need or trouble:
Prayers for the Parish
Kathleen, Mary, David , Isabel, Ildiko, Kahlil, Kissa, Carolyn, Judy, Judy, Patricia, Rebekah, Marji, Phil, Daphne, Mike, Jacob, Britney, Janet, Bob, Jeff , Collie, Matthew.
Prayers for friends of St. Benedict
Nancy Jo, Adam, Mary, Marie Anne
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In the case of a pastoral care emergency please call the Rector directly
360-485-7281
Monday - April 29 - For Parish Members
Fran & Carla
Dawn & Bob
Robert & Daphne
LFF: Catherine of Siena, Mystic and Prophetic Witness, 1380
Tuesday -April 30 - For Parish Members
Bob & Kathy
Diahann
Helen & David
Wednesday - May 01- For Parish Members
Nancy
Jeff
Bob & Susie
LFF: The Apostles Saint Philip and Saint James
Thursday - May 02 - For Parish Members
Ngozi
Jan & Mike
Gerry & Helen
LFF: Athanasius of Alexandria, Bishop and Theologian, 373
Friday - May 03 - For Parish Members
Carolyn
Rodney & Ildi
Kathy
LFF: Elisabeth Cruciger, Poet and Hymnographer, 1535
Saturday - May 04 - We Pray For
An Early Welsh Prayer
Almighty Creator, it is you who made the
land and the sea...
The world cannot comprehend in song
bright and melodious, even though all the
grass and trees should sing all your
wonders, O true Lord!
The Father created the world by a miracle;
It is difficult to express its measure.
Clear and High and in perfect assembly, let
us praise above the nine orders of angels
the sublime and blessed Trinity.
Amen
Sunday - May 05, 2024 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist - 8 & 10:30 am
Adult Education - 9:15 am
For the members of our parish family that
passed away this year:
Phillip Rupp
John Libert
Carol Frahm
Fedor Borozna
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
A Prayer for this Parish
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for St. Benedict's parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Parish Leaders
The Rev. Dr. Beth Echols, Rector
The Rev. Tony Irving, Deacon
Mr. Tim Madden, Senior Warden
Ms. Jan Akin, Junior Warden
Vestry members
Karen Knudson, Nancy Zabel, Kaye Scott, Mark Caldwell,
Jeff Zahir, Gerry Apple, Karen Fraser, Norman Gregory, Spencer Daniels, clerk
Volunteer Gardeners Wanted
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Want to periodically help keep our church landscape looking tidy? No experience necessary. Many hands make for light work.
Last fall, SBEC learned that our landscape contractor violated the contract terms and we had to terminate the contract. This year, rather than seeking a new contractor, we want to experiment with offering an opportunity for our own “flock” to tend to our own grounds.
In between scheduled Parish clean-up days, the commitment would entail a flexible hour or two weekly to peruse the grounds, remove a few weeds, deadhead spent flowers, or trim a bush or some invading ground cover. The focus would be on small gardening tasks. For some, the commitment might be an opportunity to engage with our grandchildren outdoors.
Last year, SBEC paid over $3,000 for our landscape service provider. Perhaps we can be better stewards of the landscape. So, if you can commit to this Parish ministry of landscape maintenance, please connect with our Sexton Jim Lochner at SBECSexton@gmail.com, or call the church office.
Organ Crawl
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Come enjoy some organ music! Olympia Area Guild of Organists, under the leadership of Dennis Northway, is sponsoring an Organ Crawl on Saturday, June 1 We are happy to announce they they are including our our beautiful new pipe organ on the schedule for the day. They will be at our church at 11 AM followed by a light lunch. Stay tuned for more information.
Watch Our Butterflies Grow!
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These little beauties are growing and maturing on their way to the form of Monarch Butterflies. Stop by their temporary home in the Narthex for a peek.
They are scheduled for release on Mother’s Day following the 10:30 service. Come and be apart of this special part of Mother’s Day, May 12th! See you there!
Children's Church
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In April, the Sunday School children were introduced to the author Tomie DePaola with his books “Pascual and the Kitchen Angels” and “Angels, Angels Everywhere.” They then chose their own favorite Angel.
In May, the children will be introduced to Tomi DePaola’s beloved character, Strega Nona. Next school year other Strega Nona stories will also be explored. DePaola’s books come in the form of folktales, nursery rhymes, religious books, chapter books, and more. They mostly deal with the of love of family, growing up and self-acceptance.
Sunday school starts at 10:30 and is in session until 11:10 or so. Right now children from 4-7 years old are the target group for the class.
Please come to the Sunday school classroom and sign-up your child or children with one of the teachers .
Sunday school classes will meet until June 2nd.
The Search is On - For a Bishop to Shepherd and Lead
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Following the resignation of the Rt. Rev. Greg Rickels the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Olympia was set into motion to seek a successor to the office. The timeline below marks the journey
2023
July 15, 2022 – Bishop Rickel announced his resignation.
October 6, 2022 – The Standing Committee announced the call of Bishop Skelton as Bishop Provisional.
October 22, 2022 – The Diocese of Olympia voted to place itself under the authority of Bishop Skelton during the Bishop Search period.
December 31, 2022 – Bishop Rickel resigns as Bishop of Olympia.
January 1, 2023 – Bishop Skelton begins as Bishop Provisional Designate in the Diocese of Olympia.
January 31, 2023 – Diocese of Olympia notified of Successful Canonical Consent, Bishop Skelton begins as Bishop Provisional in the Diocese of Olympia.
First week of March – Put out call for Search/Nominating Committee in diocesan newsletter
March 31 – Deadline for applications for Search Committee
March 31 – Choose Search Committee members
May 12-13 – Search Committee Organizing Retreat
June, August, September – Listening Sessions, Holy Cow Survey, Create Profile
October 15 (Revised Date) – Release Profile and begin accepting applications
October 20 – Put out call for Transition Committee in diocesan newsletter
November 15 – Candidate Applications Due
November 15 -January 15 – Search Committee reviews paperwork, conducts Zoom
interviews, and narrows field to those candidates they want to invite to the Discernment
RetreatNovember 17 – Transition Committee applications due
December 1 – Choose and announce Transition Committee
2024
February 15-17 – Discernment Retreat
February 22 – Initial slate is presented to the Joint Board
February 29 – Initial slate announced to diocese
Week of April 29 – Meet and Greets
May 18 – Electing Convention at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
September 14 – Bishop Consecration
We are now at the stage of meeting the candidates and you are all invited and encouraged to participate
You can find the nominee profiles here. Consider participating by:
Submitting to the committee members organizing the gatherings any questions to consider including in the program*
Attending the Meet & Greets in person
Watching the livestream or recorded sessions online
Although registration is not required, in-person hosts request that you register in advance for the Meet & Greets so that host locations can plan accordingly.*
The nominees will be present in person as follows:
Monday, April 29: St. Stephen’s, Longview (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Tuesday, April 30: St. Mary’s, Lakewood (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Wednesday, May 1: Grace, Bainbridge (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Thursday, May 2: St. Thomas, Medina (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Friday, May 3: Clergy Luncheon – Epiphany, Seattle (details in clergy emails)
Friday, May 3: St. Paul’s, Bellingham (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
We have passed the April 3, deadline to submit questions to the transition committee. You are welcome to share your questions and concerns with our Rector, The Rev. Beth Echols, sberector@gmail.com or our Convention Delegates: Jan Akin janakin2@comcast.net or Mike Akin mstarinakin@gmail.com
Participate in the Upcoming Meet & Greets the Week of April 29
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All are invited to participate in a Meet & Greets with the four nominees for Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia the week of April 29, 2024. Although several locations across the Diocese are offered, SBEC would like to consider interested participants to carpool to St. Mary's, Lakewood on Tuesday April 30th, 7:00-9:00 pm. Consider participating by:
Submitting to the committee members organizing the gatherings any questions to consider including in the program
Attending the Meet & Greets in person
Watching the livestream or recorded sessions online
This past Sunday, two of our SBEC diocesan delegates Mike & Jan Akin provided an informative forum on the upcoming Bishop election. The information was well received and a repeat forum is planned for Sunday May 5th at 9:15 during the regular Adult Education Forum.
For more information regarding the Meet & Greets, visit the Diocisan web page.
Star Wars Day Parking Lot Sale - Next Weekend
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It’s almost garage sale time! Come join us NEXT WEEKEND on “May the 4th Be with you at St. Benedict Episcopal Church” as we celebrate Star Wars Day with a garage sale! All proceeds and donations from our sale will go toward upgrades to our Sunday School room and hopefully an outside ADA compliant playground for the kids! We will have popcorn and hot dogs and we welcome your household donations to go toward this sale!
I’d love for anyone willing to help, please either contact me by email or text, or the sign up sheet in the hallway. The plan is to be all set up and start at 7am on Saturday the 4th in the parking lot if the weather is nice or in the parish hall if rainy! Donations can be placed in the parish hall close to the library and clearly marked for the sale. You are welcome to put a price on your items. Those without a price will be for donation. We are advertising on our website, Facebook, MIXX 96.1 community events calendar and the JOLT website (thank you Tricia Shaw).
Have a wonderful day!
Kelly Ellis
Hunger Walk is coming: May 5th
/Donations to Hunger Walk made easy! SBC will be donating on behalf of the church's commitment as well as we have always had great response by individual congregants to add to our pledge! All you have to do is click on the SBC banner on the bottom of the flyer. It should open up to the SBC pledge page where you can add your own donation. Anonymous or not! SBC is about feeding people so here we go....!
Support Saint Benedict Episcopal’s team today! Donate here:
SAVE THE DATE: Ascension Day Potluck: May 9, 5:30 p.m.
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Plan to join your church family for and potluck mean on Thursday, May 9th at 5:30 pm.
This potluck will be followed by our Ascension Day Service at 7:00 pm.
So, look up your family’s favorite recipe for main dishes, salads, vegetables and sides. There will be a sign up sheet in the hall. Desserts will be provided.
The Awesome St. Benedict Altar Guild
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We are blessed to have a committed Group of wonderful folks who work tirelessly to prepare the Church for worship, from baptism to funerals, from Xmas to Ascension, from Pentecost to Creation Season, the Altar Guild led by the capable leadership of Nancy Zabel, quietly works behind the scenes to set the table.
When you see them please be sure to give a hearty nod of gratitude.
Nancy Zabel (Sacristan), Lisa Metzler, Mary Michael Garlichs, Kathy Casper, Sharon Lochner, Andrea Weston-Smart (not pictured), Barbara Kincaid (not pictured)
Holy Week Was Beautiful
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Holy Week at St. Benedict was beautiful, memorable and full of Spirit. Our Lord's Last Supper and foot washing on Maundy Thursday and His death on the cross was remembered at our Good Friday Stations of the cross. Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil were deeply moving and spiritual. These services all led into a blessed Easter service on Sunday. Our memories were captured in photos that are now on our website. Take a look and relive our week together.
Click the link to take you to our photo gallery.
https://www.stbenedictlacey.org/photogallery
Altar Flowers
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The altar flowers sign up sheet is on the hall counter. Sign up opportunities start with Next Sunday, April 7th! If you have any questions, please ask Nancy.
Thank you,
Nancy Zabel
The Paschal Candle
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A Paschal candle is a large, white candle used in liturgies in Western Christianity. A new Paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at Easter, and is used throughout the Paschal season which is during Easter and then throughout the year on special occasions, such as baptisms and funerals. The new candle will be lit at our Easter Vigil on March 30th.
