(VIDEO) – Sunday Mass – Pentecost – May 31st, 2020

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May the Holy Spirit be with you this day and always,

Please refer to the 5/24/20 newsletter for details on procedures for re-opening sometime in July.

Below is the YouTube link to Sunday’s video for Pentecost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pslOf8idqwg&feature=youtu.be

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You may follow along with the scripture lessons via this link below…

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/APentDay_RCL.html 
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Here on our website, you may find videos, newsletters, global links, pictures as well as a future interactive scripture study, prayer wall and blog.

God Bless, grant you peace and may you be well.

 

WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 31st – Fr. Thomas

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A group of surveyors were sent to a remote mountain to design a new map of the terrain. Every day they would go up and over the rugged hills and every night return to their camp. Usually every night they were joined by an old shepherd who enjoyed the companionship of their fire at night. They would swap stories and tell of their daily adventures up on the mountain.  One evening, the old shepherd insisted that he would accompany the surveyors the next day so they would not become lost.  Feeling fairly sure of themselves after so many successful trips already, they asked why he felt that he needed to go along. The shepherd quietly repeated, “I must go with you.” Still puzzled, the surveyors again described their many hikes through the mountains and their familiarity with the area.  Yet again, the shepherd insisted, “I must go with you for I know the mountains like the back of my hand.  If I don’t go, you will become lost.”  Somewhat aggravated, the surveyors replied, “We now have a map made of the area.” The shepherd quickly responded, “But there is no fog on your map.”  Despite the shepherd’s claim, the two “experts” went up the mountain early the next morning by themselves.  Soon a thick fog encircled them and led them astray. They were lost! They wandered literally all over that mountain growing increasingly exhausted.  Suddenly out of the fog, the shepherd appeared beside them and led them home, through the fog.

How many of us can relate to this story today?  We feel so sure of God’s presence when things are going our way, but when life throws us “curve balls” or we get lost in the fog, where do we look?  Well, these days, many reading this are watching our weekly video mass, or reading daily meditations, and saying their prayers.  Who is our shepherd?  Jesus Christ our Lord, who leads us beside the still waters, through the “fogs” of life; and whose loving kindness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our life, now and forever more. Amen.

(Even though we cannot yet receive the sacrament in person, we can make a “spiritual” communion while at home.  Here is a prayer for your use.)

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most holy sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

NOTICES:

Plans Change – Bishop Peter has “extended the closure of our congregations, schools, and special ministries until at least 30 June.   Live-streaming and recording of worship may continue….no other in-person activity is permitted. We continue to monitor the situation very closely, and we shall move into Season II only when we are clear that it is safe to do so. This continued period of closure is the perfect opportunity for making preparations and ensuring that all is in order for the time when it becomes possible and safe to re-enter and re-gather. St. David’s will not be re-opening June 7th.

Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project Extended through June – Please continue to prepare sandwiches for St. George’s and bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. This is a time change since we need to be at St. George’s by 10:30.  Thank you for your continued support!    Joyce Parker 561-312-2719

Please Pray – For the sick: Ann, Caswell, Richard, Carole, Patti, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Timone, Donna, Ashlyn. For birthday celebrations: Charles Sandell, Grace Hadicke, Victoria Wolliston. For those celebrating a wedding anniversary: Mark & Valerie Veckman. For our expectant mothers: Dani and Andrea.

 

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Sunday Mass – 7th Sunday of Easter – May 24th, 2020 – (VIDEO)

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Good Blessed Morning & Happy Safe Memorial Day Weekend,

Your E-Newsletter email sent Friday for 5/24/20 contained detailed information about our St. David’s phasing to re-open church to in-person worship following the diocesan plan On Being Faithful. Please be sure to read through it so that we are all clear on responsible actions needing to be taken to keep everyone healthy and safe. A three-question survey is included and must be replied to by Monday, May 25th so that we may make final preparations for proper seating for a maximum of 50 people per mass.

Below is the YouTube link to Sunday’s video for the 7th Sunday of Easter.
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You may follow along with the scripture lessons via this link below…

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster7_RCL.html

 

There is much more to experience and engage with by going to our Facebook account on the link below…
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/?ref=settings

Here on our website, you may find videos, newsletters, global links, pictures as well as a future interactive scripture study, prayer wall and blog.

God Bless, grant you peace and may you be well.

 

WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 24th – Fr. Thomas

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On Being Faithful – (A return to in-person church attendance)

Dear Faithful St. David’s Parishioners,

The Diocese of Southeast Florida has issued recommendations for our return to in-person attendance at mass, during Season One, with restrictions related to keeping our parish healthy and thriving as we learn to live with the virus in our midst. The start of in-person worship will not be as we left it.  A re-opening planning committee was formed as required by the diocese, along with a list of rules including:

  • If you have any symptoms: fever, chills, aches, breathing issues, please stay at home
  • A maximum of 50 persons in attendance at any one mass
  • Attendees will be required to wear a mask – if someone does not have one, it will be provided at the door
  • In-person classes and meetings are suspended for now
  • No Nursery or Sunday school
  • No greeting line at entrance to church
  • No reception line after mass
  • Coffee hour is suspended for the time being
  • Social distancing policy includes:
    • Temperature check station at door to narthex – if temperature is over 100.4 degrees then you will be asked to go home and seek medical care
    • Prayer books and hymnals have been removed; scripture readings, common texts and hymns will be printed in the program – if you have your own copy of the Prayer Book, feel free to bring it with you
    • Seating will start with every other pew beginning with the front pews, six feet distancing, with a 360 degree circumference, except for families and couples
    • No passing the collection plate – offertory plates will be located at the rear of nave
    • No physical contact during exchange of the peace
    • Floor markers indicate proper spacing when going to receive communion
    • Single line to receive communion in one kind only in the hand (not in the mouth)
    • Music with organ and soloist only – no choir at present
    • Exit by rows beginning with the back rows first
    • We encourage our most at risk parishioners to continue a “safer at home” policy

In order to comply with the above restrictions our Planning Committee needs you to please reply to the questions below by May 25, 2020 via email saintdavidschurch@comcast.net  – Thank you.

  1. Are you planning to return to regular worship on or after June 7th?
  2. Which mass would you likely attend? 8:00am or 10:00am?  (Video masses will continue to be broadcast at present.)
  3. How many in your family will be attending?

Please Pray – For the sick: Caswell, Richard, Carole, Patti, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Timone, Donna, Ashlyn, Robin. For birthday celebrations: Laura Lee Montross, Jordyn Beresford, John Webber. For those celebrating a wedding anniversary: Rev. Steven & Erin Thomas. For our expectant mothers: Dani and Andrea. For the faithful departed: Connie Haas, Ravi Zacharias, Joseph Nasso.

Outreach – for the feeding of the needy in Riviera Beach at St. George’s church continues, Sandwiches only will be collected the next two weeks and drop off dates to St. David’s is Wednesdays May 27th between 9-10:00 a.m. Call Joyce Parker 561-312-2719.

Camp Wingmann – St. David’s Men’s Organization continues to financially support those of our youth who are interested in attending summer Christian camp in Avon Park at Camp Wingmann. Please notify Mike Riddle (email tdmr007@gmail.com) of your intent to participate either in the virtual summer camp during June or the onsite camp experience in July.

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Sunday Mass – 6th Sunday of Easter – May 17th, 2020 – (VIDEO)

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Good Sunday morning  to you and your family.

Below is the YouTube link to Sunday’s video for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
Remember to like, share and subscribe free to our church’s youtube account to retain our permanent status in the future
You may follow along with the scripture lessons via this link below…
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster6_RCL.html
There is much more to experience and engage with by going to our Facebook account on the link below…
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/?ref=settings
Coming soon to this website will be an interactive scripture study, prayer wall and blog.
If you, a family member, or friend is in need during these trying times, please call the parish office, leave a message as we have limited hours, and someone will get back with you.
God Bless, grant you peace and may you be well.

WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 17th – Fr. Thomas

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A man from Minnesota traveled to Key West on business. His wife was going to fly down the next morning to join him for a few days of vacation. When the man arrived he discovered the hotel had several desktop computers in the lobby for guests to use to surf the net and send emails. He sat down and sent an email to his wife. The only problem was he got one letter wrong in the email address and instead of going to his wife; the email went instead to a pastor’s wife who had recently buried her dearly departed husband. When the widow read the email, her family heard her scream and faint. The email said:

To: My loving wife.
Subject: I’ve arrived.
You’re probably surprised to hear from me, but they have computers here now. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then!
P.S. It sure is hot down here!

Well, the Good News is that God knows where we are – where we’ve been, what we’re going through right now, and where we’re going.  Even though at times we might feel like we’re “living diagonally in a parallel universe,” God doesn’t love us because we’re good – God makes us good because He loves us.

NOTICES for this week:

Vestry – meets via Go-To-Conference on Sunday, May 17 th, 11:15 a.m.

By Order of the Bishop – “The Episcopal Church has suspended all in-person services, gatherings, and meetings until June 5th.”

Sunday Scriptures – please click on the second attachment included in this email for a full view of the upcoming lessons for Sunday. Follow this link at anytime to refer to any scripture readings. https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster6_RCL.html

Rosary & Benediction – a video has been posted to our FaceBook page, scroll down on the left hand side to “video” category to locate it, otherwise, click here https://www.facebook.com/pg/SaintDavidsInThePines/videos/?ref=page_internal

View – Sunday mass – a videos posted are be found on the church’s website, Facebook via our YouTube channel. Do not forget to subscribe free so that we will in the future be able to retain our site.

Outreach – for the feeding of the needy in Riviera Beach at St. George’s church continues, Sandwiches only will be collected the next two weeks and drop off dates to St. David’s is Wednesdays May 20th, 27th between 9-10:00 a.m.

Camp Wingmann – St. David’s Men’s Organization continues to financially support those of our youth who are interested in attending summer Christian camp in Avon Park at Camp Wingmann. Please notify Mike Riddle (email tdmr007@gmail.com) of your intent to participate either in the virtual summer camp during June or the onsite camp experience in July.

Urgent Message – Please continue to pray for an end to the COVID-19 virus and its victims and thank you for your continued financial support  (check, automated bank transfers or electronic donations via www.myeoffering.com  to the life and witness our congregation in this community. For safety and security issue, please do not leave any checks in the communication mailbox attached to the parish building at the front door.

In case of a pastoral emergency, you can leave a message on our voice mail, and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Please Pray – For the sick: Caswell, Richard, Barbara, Carole, Patti, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Timone, Donna, Ashlyn, Robin. For birthday celebrations: James Belden, Sr., Andrew Elmore, Denise Wilson, Virginia Barley, Angelica Cortez-Bennett, Debbie Gonzalez. For those celebrating a wedding anniversary: Wally & Cindy Hernandez, Joe & Debbie Piconcelli, James & Erika Belden, Irwin & Laurie Cohen. For our expectant mothers: Dani and Andrea. For the faithful departed: Connie Haas.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, Physician of the body and soul, You restored sight to the blind, healed the lame and cured those with leprosy. Grant, we beseech You, the necessary knowledge and perseverance to all who are working on a vaccine to quickly end the spread of COVID-19. Have mercy on those who have died, and grant comfort to all who are affected in any way and those who are living in apprehension. Give us the grace each day to trust in You and Your loving mercy. We ask this in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

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Sunday Mass – 5th Sunday of Easter – May 10th, 2020 – (VIDEO)

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Good Sunday morning & Happy Mother’s Day to you and your family.

Below is the YouTube link to Sunday’s video for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
Remember to like, share and subscribe free to our church’s youtube account to retain our permanent status in the future.
You may follow along with the scripture lessons via this link below…
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster5_RCL.html 
There is much more to experience and engage with by going to our Facebook account on the link below…
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/?ref=settings
Coming soon to this website will be an interactive scripture study, prayer wall and blog.
If you, a family member, or friend is in need during these trying times, please call the parish office, leave a message as we have limited hours, and someone will get back with you.
God Bless, grant you peace and may you be well.

Rosary & Benediction – May 2020 – (VIDEO)

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Please enjoy this prayerful meditation time and receive a blessing for the Holy Eucharist Adoration.

Our YouTube video.

 

This VIDEO available through our FaceBook page under the category of VIDEOS.

Rosary & Benedictin

Enjoy some meditative prayer time with the Rosary and benediction of the Holy Eucharist

Posted by St. David's In The Pines Episcopal Church on Thursday, May 7, 2020

WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 10th – Fr. Thomas

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A job description was posted with the following requirements:

  1. This is a permanent job.
  2. The successful applicant must be prepared to work hard.
  3. The workplace is often a challenging and chaotic environment.
  4. Applicants must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
  5. Extensive chauffeuring duties also required, but your travel expenses will not usually be reimbursed.
  6. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
  7. Must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be willing to carry multiple packages and pieces of equipment at the same time.
  8. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars, and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
  9. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
  10. Must be able to assembly and carry out safety testing of hundreds of toys and battery operated devices.
  11. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product.
  12. Limited Promotion Prospects: Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
  13. Wages and Bonuses: None; job satisfaction is what you hopefully receive.
  14. Benefits: no paid holidays and no bonuses are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for free hugs for life if you play your cards right.
  15. Tenure: Forever.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Loving God, we thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, whose love is so precious that it can never be measured, whose patience seems to have no end. May we see your loving hand behind them and guiding them. We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out of love or time, or patience. We ask you to bless them with your own special love. Invoking the intercession of Our Lord’s own mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, we ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.

NOTICES for this week:

By Order of the Bishop – “The Episcopal Church has suspended all in-person services, gatherings, and meetings until the end of May.”

  • View – Sunday mass– a videos posted are be found on the church’s website, Facebook via our YouTube channel. Do not forget to subscribe free so that we will in the future be able to retain our site.
  • Camp Wingmann – St. David’s Men’s Organization continues to financially support those of our youth who are interested in attending summer Christian camp in Avon Park at Camp Wingmann. Please notify Mike Riddle (email tdmr007@gmail.com) of your intent to participate either in the virtual summer camp during June or the onsite camp experience in July.
  • Urgent Message– Please continue to pray for an end to the COVID-19 virus and its victims and thank you for your continued financial support (check, automated bank transfers or electronic donations via https://www.myeoffering.com  to the life and witness our congregation in this community. For safety and security issue, please do not leave any checks in the communication mailbox attached to the parish building at the front door. For your daily devotional readying the May/June/July copies of Forward Day by Day are available there as well.
  • In case of a pastoral emergency, you can leave a message on our voice mail, and we will respond as quickly as possible.
  • Please Pray – For the sick: Caswell, Richard, Barbara, Carole, Patti, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Timone, Donna, Ashlyn, Robin. For birthday celebrations: Helena Bresnahan, Joey McFarland, Michel Guillaume, Megan Muir, Jackie Algood, George Pinnock, Chris LaBorde. For those celebrating a wedding anniversary: John & Jackie Algood. For our expectant mothers: Dani and Andrea.

Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (The Collect for the Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany)

Sunday Mass – 4th Sunday of Easter – May 3rd, 2020 – (VIDEO)

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Good Sunday morning to you and your family.
Below is the YouTube link to Sunday’s video for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
Please remember to like, share and subscribe free to our church’s youtube account to retain our permanent status in the future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN2hgp2x_8g
You may follow along with the scripture lessons via this link below…
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster4_RCL.html
There is much more to experience and engage with by going to our Facebook account on the link below…
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/?ref=settings
Coming soon to this website will be an interactive scripture study, prayer wall and blog.
If you, a family member, or friend is in need during these trying times, please call the parish office, leave a message as we have limited hours, and someone will get back with you.
God Bless, grant you peace and may you be well.