St. Benedict’s Weekly Prayers: Week of December 28, 2025

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The First Sunday After Christmas 

The Collect:

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer
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, and Stephen.  We give thanks for the natural beauty of the Parish.

 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 - December 29 - For Parish Members

Paul
Kristie
Joey

Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1170

Tuesday - December 30 - For Parish Members

Clarice
Norman

Wednesday - December 31 - For Parish Members

Linda
Diane

Frances Joseph Gaudet, Educator and Social Reformer, 1934

Thursday - January 1
New Year's Day - Holy Name of
Jesus
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. -BCP

Friday - January 2 - For Parish Members

Bill
Thirza

           Saturday - January 3 - For Parish Members

 Tony
Doretha

Prayer for the New Year

God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whose years never fail and whose mercies are new each returning day: let the radiance of your Spirit renew our lives, warming our hearts and giving light to our minds, that we may pass the coming year in joyful obedience and firm faith; through him who is the beginning and the end, your Son, Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. -Common Worship

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 - December 28, 2025
First Sunday After Christmas

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
Elisabeth Evarts
Jay McCracken

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

PLEDGE ELECTRONICALLY

FAITH IN ACTION QUARTERLY REPORT

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The Hands of Christ in The Heart of Lacey

 
 

November - Sacred Heart- $1000
Financial assistance is available to help people with past due rent, electricity, or utility bills.  They try to keep them in their homes.  Plus, they provide a clothing bag for men.  Some of the items would be men’s socks, jeans, and backpacks.
December - Immigration Aid Northwest- $500
Assist individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are having through legal advice, and explain how to apply for hardship for immigration.
CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION for PUBLIC SAFETY - THURSTON COUNTY (CAPS-TC) - $500
Provides basic support services for community members in the aftermath of a hurricane or other natural disasters.  They are the first responders to a trauma situation.
 

 

The Weather Outside is Frightful

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Donations for Family Support Center

 
 

The cold months do emphasize more than the usual needs; however, year-round items remain in need all year. Please take the time to check items that are listed in the Narthex; perhaps you may have something that will meet a need. Partially used bottles of cleaning solutions, half of a package of cookies, crackers, snack items, etc., are gratefully accepted and appreciated in addition to cold-weather items.

Call for Vestry Nominations

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Please consider prayerfully about volunteering to serve on the SBEC Vestry. 

Personal and spiritual growth opportunities come with serving on the Vestry. Vestry service offers individuals a chance to deepen their faith, exercise leadership skills, and forge stronger connections within our SBEC community. Vestry service is not a “life sentence” or an unwieldy commitment. Vestry service is a calling to faithful service in the ministry of St. Benedict Episcopal Church. 

Time commitment varies by individual availability. At a minimum, anticipate a regular monthly 90-minute Vestry Meeting, a 5-hour Vestry working session one Saturday in February, and an occasional ad-hoc meeting to address a time-sensitive topic.  

Vestry’s work is vital for the health and mission of the parish. Click here to view a brief description of the responsibilities and expectations of Vestry. 

New Vestry Members will be elected at the January 25th Annual Meeting. Seek out the Rector,  one of the Wardens, or any Vestry Member with your questions.

Don't Forget to Pledge

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The Parish budget year is coming to a close as we stand at the brink of 2026.  Please review your pledges and consider how you may be called to lend your time, talent, and treasure to the work of St. Benedict Episcopal Church in the heart of Lacey.  No talent is too small or too large, whether daily prayers for the ill and infirm to landscaping the church grounds, all are celebrated with gratitude.

The Sanctuary Has Finally Been Painted!

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The back walls behind the altar have been pink for about 20 years. There are patches and fixes over the years that are now covered with new paint.  Thank you to the team that helped me realize my vision. Jim & Sharon Lochner, Norman & Clarice Gregorty, Andrew and Jullian Snow. A special thank you to our Junior Warden, Kelly Ellis, who set this up and organized the team.  

2025 Secret Saints Closing Soon

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—Jan Akin

Since the beginning of the Advent season, our volunteer Secret Saints have provided thoughts of encouragement, prayerful notes, prayers and fun items in the mailbags hanging in the Narthex without revealing their identity to the youth.  

It is now time to plan the reveal of these Secret Saints to the youth which will occur on January 4th during the announcements at the 10:30 service.

We hope that all who are present will join in the reveal by congratulating the team of Saints for their commitment to the kids and providing their demonstration of God's love, care and blessings during this time.

Many, many thanks to all who supported this loving yearly program!

Our Continuing Wish to Support Family Support Center

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A recent discussion with Family Support Center revealed many ways they provide essential items to any family and survivor that walks through their doors. The support we, and others provide  makes this possible.

A list of donation items in categories of HIGHLY REQUESTED, WARMING/COOLING CENTER NEEDS, and OTHER ITEMS is available for your taking in the Narthex.  Please place any donations on this table that will remain in the  Narthex for the next few weeks.  A number of coats have already been donated and will be delivered to Family Support Center this next week.

Your donations are very appreciated! For questions, please contact either Janet Snow or Jan Akin.