WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – November 8th – Fr. Thomas.

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WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – November 8th – Fr. Thomas.
Last Sunday, of course, was the Solemnity of All Saints; but what often gets lost in the shadows is the Commemoration of All Souls, November 2nd, which recognizes those who perhaps didn’t live recognizably “saintly” lives, but who are still on the road to heaven, although they need a little longer time to be cleansed and prepared for the final “wedding banquet” in heaven.  So I leave you with this anonymous poem to help encourage us all in this present life, and into the next one.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit- rest if you must, but don’t you quit.  Life is queer with its twists and turns, as every one of us sometimes learns, and many a fellow turns about, when he might have won had he stuck it out.  Don’t give up though the pace seems slow- you may succeed with another blow.  Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man; often was struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor’s cup, and he learned too late, when the night slipped down, how close he was to the golden crown.  Success is failure turned inside out- the silver tint of the clouds of doubt- and you never can tell how close you are, it may be near when it seems afar; so stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit, it’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.

Let us especially remember all our loved ones and those buried from St. David’s this past year -Elizabeth Kelly, Garry Cook, and Ann Rech. O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servants, and grant them an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.   Amen.

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Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project – 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. Thank you for your continued support!

ECW meeting – Friday, November 13 at 11 am in the church to allow for social distancing.  Bring a sack lunch if you like and we will stay and have lunch together.  Linda will bring a dessert.  Help us plan our future and wrap up few loose ends.

Thanks. Linda

Holy Eucharist:

Sundays: 8 am & 10 am
Tuesdays: 8:30 am
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm

Please Pray – For the  sick: Ashlyn, Beth, Charlotte, Donna, Iliana, Jeanne, Jim, Joaquin, Kim.
For  birthday celebrations: Judy Devonish, Desmond Chambers, Cecil Wray, Pearl Saunders, Cynthia Thompson, Yashieka Blount, Elizabeth Philistin.

For our expectant mother: Mayoli.
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