WEEKLY NEWSLETTER– March 8th – Fr. Thomas
All physical systems, over time, accumulate debris which gets cluttered, clogged, and hinders the proper operation of machinery. It’s an unfortunate fact of life, too, that as we age, plaque builds up in our veins and arteries, which gradually restricts blood flow. Similarly, ships can become encrusted with barnacles, which slows their progress, and canals and rivers have to be dredged periodically so that the mud and silt won’t build up. Any finally, closets fill up with all kinds of interesting items. (If you look into your “wardrobe” and see a lamppost, a fawn, a witch and a lion, perhaps it’s time to clear it out!)
Lives can get gummed up too. No one is immune; none of us can afford to go merrily about our business, unconcerned with matters of sin and holiness. The Scriptures frequently appeal to us to be watchful and careful to guard our hearts. Next Thursday is the first day of spring; a time to clear out the old sins, false assumptions, pride, anger, worry, and fear which we’re reluctant to let go.
Imagine the most important thing which could possibly happen in life, but afterward, nothing changes: graduation day, your wedding day, birth of a child. So imagine Jesus being crucified, buried, and resurrected. It’s ridiculous to think that we could celebrate these events year by year then have nothing change. If there’s no Easter, Peter would have gone back to his fishing boat, and Matthew would have gone back to his tax collection agency and so on. If there were no Church, there’d be no Gospels. The Resurrection is not simply an event we celebrate once without it changing our life, even though sadly some people live as if it doesn’t make any difference at all. If Christ is truly raised from the dead that should make all the difference in the world. He who denies the existence of God, has some reason for wishing that God did not exist. Faith is not belief without proof, rather it is trust without reservation.
This Week at St. David’s:
Daylight Savings Time – will begin at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8th, 2020
Hospitality Hour – St. David’s Men’s Organization
Daughters of the King – meets at 8:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall, Sunday, March 8th
Women’s Bible Study – Sunday, 11:15 a.m.
Parish Picnic –Sunday March 8th 1-4:00 p.m., Pavilion #3, at Village Park on Pierson Road
Holy Eucharist – Tuesday 8:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study – Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist and Rosary – Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Episcopal Church Women – meets Friday, March 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Stations of the Cross & with a Guided Meditation – Friday, during Lent 6:30 p.m. dates to remember: 3/06, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/03.
Please Pray – For the sick: Ann, Edwin, Bill, Kim, Joe, Natalie, Steve, Bob, Tania, Linda, Laurie, Francine, Timone, Donna, Ashlyn, Robin. For birthday celebrations: Andrew Darnell, Pat Bernard, Joyce Smith, Mark Veckman. For our expectant mothers: Dani, Andrea.
ECW – the Episcopal Church Woman would like to thank all of the parishioners who donated items for the Rummage Sale. We made $1240.52 this year. The “leftovers” were donated to several agencies, though the bulk of it was donated to Goodwill and Faith Farm. Thank you.
