Photo Gallery: Feast of All Saints/All Souls

Last Sunday, November 2nd, during our celebration of All Saints and All Souls, we renewed our Baptismal Promises, and were sprinkled with holy water to remind us of our own baptisms. At the end of the service we gathered at the Columbarium in the Peace Memorial Garden. We remembered our loved ones who have passed away with prayer and by burning slips of paper with our loved ones’ names written on them.

St. Benedict’s Weekly Prayers: Week of November 2, 2025

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost
 
The Collect:

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

The Reverend Dr. Beth Echols

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, Gary Judy, Patricia, Matthew, Chris, Pam, Ray, Kay, Andy, Rebekah, Aaron, Daphne, Jane,  Kissa,  Gen, Paul, and Carolyn.

 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 - November 3 - For Parish Members

Dennis
Jim and Kathy
Ralph

(LFF:  Richard Hooker, Priest and Theologian, 1600)

Tuesday - November 4- For Parish Members

Christine and Mike
Lucy
Judith

(LFF: Adeline Blanchard Tyler and her Companions) 

Wednesday - November 5 - For Parish Members

Andrew
Kaye
Tricia

Thursday - November 6 - For Parish Members

Patricia
Andrew
Julian and Janet

(LFF:  William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1944)

Friday - November 7 - For Parish Members

Andrew, Norma, Susan and Lily
Carol
Carolyn 

(LFF:  Willibrord, Bishop and Missionary, 739)

           Saturday - November 8 - 

You have ordered this wondrous world, O God,
and you know all things in earth and heaven:
so fill our hearts with trust in you that by day and by night,
at all times and in all seasons,
we may without fear commit those who are dear to us
to your never failing love,
for this life and the life to come,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. -
New Zealand Prayer Book

The Reverend Dr Beth Echols

(LFF:  Ammonius, Hermit, c. 403)

Sunday - November 9, 2025
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Services - 8 am and 10:30 am 

For the members of our parish family that
passed away  this year:

Ildiko Baldwin
Reverend Robert Williams
Reverend Eldwin Lovelady
Robert Wilson
Patricia Basta
Sally Christopher
John Webster

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 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.

Send Prayer requests to the parish office via email at office@stbenedictlacey.org or phone 360.456.2240

PLEDGE ELECTRONICALLY

New St. Benedict T-Shirts

As our congregation continues to promote  Evangelism, we have decided to update our St. Benedict T-shirts.  Beginning Sunday, sign-up sheets will be available . Your Senior Warden, Bob Zych, will be modeling at both services.  We are asking  folks who purchase a shirt to consider "paying it forward" by  purchasing another shirt that we will share with someone who either can't afford to buy one or is a newcomer.  

 The Shirts are a soft style 90/10 cotton polyester made by Gildan.  Gildan partners with Better Cotton to improve cotton farming globally. 

 Currently we are offering Men and Women size t-shirts, long sleep shirts and sweatshirts (hooded and pocket).

T-Shirt $15

Long Sleeve T-shirt $15

Sweatshirt $35

 See you Sunday.

Sunday School Visits Pumpkin Patch

The St. Benedict Sunday School class went on an outing to Schilter's Farm and had a great time at the pumpkin patch!  There were so many activities for each of the children and overall, a wonderful time was had!  They were able to access a petting barn with puppies, rabbits, piglets, goats, 2 young Highland Cow babies needing help with being fed, numerous playground areas, a fun cow-train, 2 corn mazes, a hay pyramid, and so much more!  Enjoying the beauty of God's creation while appreciating the changing seasons was our goal and it was wonderful.  We got to enjoy a little of our glorious PNW weather but it didn't deter anyone from enjoying the afternoon!  The SBEC Sunday School appreciates all the support from our parish and looks forward to our next adventure!

Sunday School teachers from St. Benedict Episcopal Church 

2026 Budget cycle begins

Tim Madden, Treasurer

We are preparing the 2026 budget for Saint Benedict.
 
Individual giving statements from January thru September 2025, along with 2026 pledge cards and a letter from our Rector and Senior Warden are ready for individuals to pick up in the Narthex.
 
If you are responsible for a line item in the budget, PLEASE have your budget request to the treasurer by November 5th.

Save the Date: Nov. 7, 5:30-7:30

Bingo and Baked Potato Bar

Friday, November 7  5:30 – 7:30PM

Photo Gallery: Feast of St. Frances at St. Benedict

Building and Grounds News

From the Building & Grounds Steward: Norm Gregory

Do you see any major building repairs or projects you would like to see on our wish list?  I am currently working on a project priority list for 2026 - 2027 that will be submitted to the vestry as they work on next year's budget. Let me know your ideas.

• Does the parish hall (and other areas) seem brighter to you?  Thanks to a grant from Puget Sound Energy all of our fluorescent light bulbs were changed out this week for LED bulbs that use 50% of the electricity and produce more light! (The grant covered ALL materials and labor - we only had to pay $450 for a man-lift due to our high ceilings.)

• CARPENTER NEEDED: We have found some unused 1X12 pine shelves that we would like to have repurposed  into more durable shelves for the nursery.  If you have the skill to do this project we can supply the lumber, screws and paint and you are welcome to work on them in your home shop!  Please let me know if this sounds like a ministry that is calling you.

The Book Group has started a new book on Oct. 22

The Wednesday Morning Book Group is starting a new book:  Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas by Elaine Pagels.
We expect to start discussing Beyond Belief at our 11:00 am Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.
If you’re new to the group and wish to join us, please send me an email, and I’ll send you a link to the meeting.  
Send the email to Anne Metzler at annieg426@gmail.com .

New Archbishop of Canterbury selected

Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. She's the first woman ever chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans. Her appointment was announced Friday by the Church of England and the U.K. government. She was elected by the College of Canons of Canterbury Cathedral, and approved by King Charles III.

In a statement, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the U.S. Sean Rowe congratulated Mullally and welcomed the news of her appointment. "Bishop Sarah is known in the Church of England as a wise and steady leader, a faithful advocate for the leadership of women in the church, and a bishop who will be committed to safeguarding vulnerable people and victims of abuse," Rowe said.

Our new sign has been installed and blessed!

Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.”

A man who suffered met Jesus on the other side of the Sea.  We do not know how the man knew who Jesus was or even how to find him.  What we do know is what we have heard.  The man was healed through grace and mercy.

We are also being healed through grace and mercy.  This we know and celebrate.  We have been blessed with the inspiration, work, and funding that have allowed us to express our gratitude for the mercy we have been shown, so we built a sign.

We hope that this sign will point the way to Jesus and a life of grace and mercy.

Calendars for the Mission to Seafarers

Ralph Provencal is collecting 2026 calendars for the Mission to Seafarers in Seattle.  They are provided to seafarers as a means of keeping track of the calendar days, events, and to brighten up the  on-board quarters.  All types are useful except extra large wall or desktop calendars, and loose-leaf.
 
There is a collection box on the counter in the entry hallway, near the parish hall doors.  Ralph will be collecting through January 17, 2024 and can use as many as we collect.  Ask you neighbors, friends, and any businesses.  He is committed to getting the calendars to the Seafarers mission in Seattle by Jan 19, 2026.

Battery Recycling

A Battery Recycling receptacle may be found on the hallway table by the Leadership Photo wall each Sunday.

You are encouraged to bring not only your used batteries but those of your neighbors and friends.

Each recycled battery will either be safely disposed of or recycled depending on the type of battery. Recycled batteries that have metals like cesium or lithium not only contribute to saving landfills from the acid they contain, but also provide precious metals to American industries that currently depend on foreign imports.

This is just one more example of St. Benedict taking steps to protect all things that are precious and not discard our Parish home.

Wheat & Wine: Adult Education Returns

And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and
made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before
you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the
Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. (BCP p 371)

We have been worshiping this holy Creation Season with Rite II, Form C, and have joined Episcopal communities worldwide in gratitude for the Lord’s abundance.  We also reflect on our neglect and waste of God’s grace.
Please join us for a series of discussions during adult education between the two services beginning September 21.

This will be an opportunity to consider the deep meaning of the Eucharist that is easily overlooked and lost.  I hope to see you there.

Lift Your Voice

Choir rehearsals are now held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM. We would love for you to join us! Singing in the choir is a joyful way to share your love of music, connect with others, and help lead our congregation in worship. All voices are welcome!   We are especially looking for a couple of strong sopranos. Come and be part of the music ministry—you’ll be glad you did!  If you have young ones that you would like to bring with you, childcare will be provided.