WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – March 14th – Fr. Thomas.

A story is told about the late evangelist, Billy Graham, while on a plane, was sitting behind a man who was drinking to excess. The man became rather loud and abusive. Finally, the attendant said to him, “Sir; do you know Billy Graham is sitting behind you? The man turned around and said, “Dr. Graham, I’m so glad to meet you. I went to one of your crusades and it changed my life.” (Well, apparently, but not for long!)

Lent is an annual reminder that our conversion experiences – daily, monthly, annually, or for all time are not momentary, but should have a lasting effect. It’s not easy, though, making the changes which will conform our lives to that of Our Blessed Lord. It’s like the occasional messages I receive on my computer which advise me: “You need some updates.” Yes, we ALL need updates from time to time. No one is perfect, but true humility doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself – it means thinking of yourself less.

Even though there are only three more weeks of Lent, remember: Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending, because The Lord doesn’t choose us for who we are, but for what we can become.

This Sunday is the beginning of Day Light Savings Time; so remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night/Sunday morning.

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.

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 https://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: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Pipe Laying: We need volunteers on Saturday, March 20th at 9:00 a.m. to help dig some trenches and lay pipes out to the church signs. Please bring a shovel if you have one. We need as many workers as possible for at least a couple of hours. Thanks. Linda McKeown

Sunday School is still in operation with the necessary protocols in place.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30am
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30pm
Fridays during Lent: Stations of the Cross 6:30pm. Dates: 3/19, 3/26

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Barbara, Beth, Calvin, Cynthia, Donna, Efim, Fiona, Francis, Irene, Jeanne, Joaquin, Mike. For birthday celebrations: Mark Veckman, Lincoln Elliott, Leroy Williams, Evelyn Medcalf, Brenda Barreca, Daniel Melton, Stuart Cohen. For anniversary celebrations: Jerry and Sally Frenz, David and Jackie Whiting. For expectant mother: Bronwyn.