St. Benedict’s Weekly Prayers: Week of January 4, 2026
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The Second Sunday After Christmas
The Collect:
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Book of Common Prayer
Elizabeth Seton, Vowed Religious and Educator, 1821
References below names "LFF" are celebrations from "Lesser Feasts and Fasts", online 2025. Holy Days are in the Book of Common Prayer. https://www.episcopalchurch.org/wpcontent/uploads/2025/03/lesser_feasts_and_fasts_-_2024__final_.pdf
Prayers and Gratitude for the Parish
Kathleen, Mary, David, Isabel, Gary, Judy, Matthew, Chris, Pam, Ray, Kay, Andy, Rebekah, Jane, Daphne, Kissa, Gen, Paul, Carolyn, Charlotte, Kristie, Fran, Ann, Stephen, and Andrew. We give awe and wonder for the celestial firmament that silently watches us.
Prayers for Friends of St. Benedict
Nancy Jo, Adam, Tina, Amanda, Jess, Tim, Gary, Shane, Marianne, Ron, Kelly, and Oran.
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In the case of a pastoral care emergency please call the Rector directly
360-485-7281
Monday - January 5 - For Parish Members
Dave
Kay
Sarah, Theodora, and Syncletica of Egypt, Desert Mothers,
4th - 5th centuries
Tuesday -January 6 - For Parish Members
Wednesday - January 7 - For Parish Members
Zula
Thursday - January 8 - For Parish Members
Mary
Jody
John
Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969
Friday - January 9 - For Parish Members
Barb
Eleanor
Julia Chester Emery, Lay Leader and Missionary, 1922
Saturday - January 10 - For Parish Members
Bob
Karen
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645
Prayer for the New Year
Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness; that, like your servant William Laud, we may live in your fear, die in your favor, and rest in your peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. -Forward Day-by-Day
A Prayer for this Parish
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for the St. Benedict 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.
Sunday -January 4, 2026
Second Sunday After Christmas
Worship Services - 8 am and 10:30 am
For the members of our parish family that
passed away this year:
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Feast of the Epiphany
January 6, 5:30 pm
Potluck, Chalking the Doorways, and Evening Prayer
Parish Office:
Call or leave a message for an Appointment
office@stbenedictlacey.org
Vestry members:
Gerald Apple, Bob Beckman, Dianne Hoist, Vicky Newlun, Nancy Zabel
Parish Leaders:
The Rev (Dr) Beth Echols
Rector
The Rev. Kathy Prehm,
Associate Priest
The Rev. Tony Irving,
Deacon
Bob Zych
Senior Warden
Kelly Ellis
Junior Warden
Karen Monroe,
Maestra
Send Prayer requests to the Rector via email at rector@stbenectictlacey.org or phone 360.456.4480
