WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 20th – Fr. Thomas.
This week’s “Rector’s Message” comes from my wife Erin, whose poetic skills are evident once again in this poem which the young people recited at the 10 a.m. mass last week.
MERRY CHRISTMAS 2020!!!
T’was the night before Christmas
And throughout the earth
God’s children were waiting
For our Dear Savior’s birth
The people in 2020
Had been through quite an ordeal
The COVID pandemic
Their hearts would try to steal
But God in His mercy
Gave strength and His love
To all His Children
To trust in above!
They would gather in small groups
Or meet via Zoom
Nothing could dampen their faith
Even if they weren’t in the same room
Instagrams, texts, phone calls
And only greetings by Skype
Could not put a damper
On the impending blessed night!
Much care was taken to decorate
And bring out the best
In the year of the Coronavirus
That had put all to the test!
So, as we prepare our homes
With tinsel and colored lights
Let us not forget what we celebrate
On this great Holy Night
Mary’s “Yes” at the Annunciation
Is what paved the way
For the world’s greatest gift
Given that first Christmas day
It was God incarnate, in the person of Christ
Who humbled Himself and came to earth
Mercifully bringing salvation to mankind
Through the Blessed Virgin’s Birth
So, God bless you and your families
At this Christmas and beyon’
And many prayers for a healthy and holy
Twenty twenty-one!
NOTICES:
Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s mass – there are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel. See the links listed below.
Opportunities for Giving – there are several options that safely and efficiently expedite your generous donations: electronic bank transfers or automatic bank transfers via personal accounts or credit/debit cards; personal checks delivered by USPS; and our favorite through joining our giving family online through our website or at www.myEoffering.com with our secure vendor Church Envelope Budget Company, who provides you with yearly offering envelopes. Please do NOT leave any envelopes with checks/cash unattended at church mailboxes.
Sandwiches for St. George’s: We will continue making sandwiches at least through December. Please bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. St. George’s is trying to begin serving to-go dinner meals but is not getting enough of the parishes and other groups to support that yet. So the hot lunches with to-go sandwich bags for a later dinner will continue for a while. Thank you for the ongoing support! We continue to provide 300± sandwiches every week. If you are working and cannot come Wednesday mornings please feel free to call me to set up a Tuesday night drop off.
Christmas Flowers: We are collecting donations of $25.00 for Christmas flowers starting this week. Please fill in a form, and leave it in the plate, or call the office. The deadline has been extended to Sunday, December 20 th.
Sunday School is back in operation with the necessary protocols in place.
The Annual Living Nativity will again be held on Saturday and Sunday evenings, December 19 th and 20 th for one hour beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Offering Envelopes: If you use the offering envelope, please contact the office at your earliest convenience.
Christmas Eve Mass:
Thursday, December 24th at 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Day Mass:
Friday, December 25 th at 10:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist:
Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m.
PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Ashlyn, Beth, Charlotte, Debbie, Donna, Francis, Iliana, Jeanne, Jim, Joaquin, Kim, Theda.
For birthday celebrations: Marilyn Perakos, Sherry Richardson, William Jackowski III, Allison Owen, Megan Jacques, William Owen, Jr., Austin Ward.
For expectant mothers: Andi, Ashley, Katherine, Mayoli.
