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

As another school year begins next week, I’m reminded of a comparable “classroom situation” Jesus shared with His disciples when he took them up the mountain, and said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of God. Blessed are the meek, and those who mourn. Blessed are the merciful. Blessed are those who thirst for justice, for those who are persecuted and those who suffer. But, be glad and rejoice, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Then Simon Peter said, “Are we supposed to know this?” And Andrew said, “Do we have to write this down?” And James said, “Will we have a test on this?” And Phillip said, “I don’t have any paper.” And Bartholomew said, “Do we have to turn this in?” And John said, “The other disciples didn’t have to learn this!” And Matthew said, “May I go to the bathroom?” and Judas said, “What does this have to do with real life?”

Then one of the Pharisees who was present asked to see Jesus’ lesson plan and inquired, “Where is your anticipatory set, and what are your objectives in the cognitive domain?” And Jesus wept.

It’s been said that life is like a classroom, we don’t “graduate” until we get to heaven. So meanwhile, remember that “Learning leads to understanding and understanding leads to doing.” One cannot love what one does not know. Or in the words of the 19 th c. Bishop Phillips Brooks, “Duty makes us do things well; love makes us do things beautifully.”

NOTICES:

Bunco: You’ve endured more than a year without it, but it’s coming back on August 7th – it’s BUNCO!! Please join us in the Parish Hall on August 7th, at 6PM. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage! If you’ve never played, if you’re a little rusty, if you’re confused – that’s ok – it’s all about bringing back fun, food and fellowship to St. David’s! $10.00 per person – prizes to be awarded! (Easy and fun game – tutorials provided – and feel free to wear a mask, if you like. 😉 ) Thank you, Erin

Sunday’s Worship – We are open for live worship on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. We also “live-stream” our 10 a.m. service.

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 pm.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. mass – Congregation.

Shop with Scrip: Gift card fundraising is the best way to raise money. Start giving back to St. David’s the moment you buy a gift card with the RaiseRight mobile app today! You can join the program by downloading the app on your phone or go to https://www.ShopWithScrip.com on your computer. The enrollment code to set up your free family account is BB6656B177722. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the narthex, or email Kimberly Joy Castellotti-Ward at choiceplusrealestate@gmail.com

Outreach School Supplies Project: This year Wynnebrook Elementary School is asking for the following supplies. Crayons, colored pencils, 2 pocket folders, glue sticks, composition books, sweaters for our students (the building gets really cold!). We will have a collection basket out for cash donations so we can purchase these items in bulk. But if you prefer to go shopping yourself that is fine as well. Please make your contribution, cash or items, by Sunday, August 8th. If you are not able to get to church yet, you can mail a check to me at 104 Locust Lane, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411. Please make check payable to St. David’s and enter Outreach on the Notes line. Thank you for your support. Joyce Parker

Altar Flowers and Candles: We have a bag on the credenza to collect all flower and candle donations for upcoming Sundays. If you would like to donate for altar flowers for memorials and celebrations, please put your check for $40 with a request showing the date you want altar flowers and the reason for your donation into the bag. If you want to donate candles, please put your check for $20 and request showing date and reason for donation. Do not put flower and candle requests in offering plates.

Sunday School: is still in operation with the necessary protocol in place.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Angel, Ampy, Barbara, Beth, Danny, Diana, Donna, Jacob, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kip, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Susan, Walter. For birthday celebrations: Ola Walker, Roger Dwyer, Everald Thomas. For our expectant mother: Meghan.