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

This past Thursday was, of course, Veteran’s Day, marking the conclusion of military action in Western Europe at the end of WW I. Coincidentally, in the liturgical calendar, it is also the commemoration of St. Martin of Tours, the patron saint of soldiers. Martin was originally from what we now know as Hungary; he served in the Roman army in the 4th c. and then settled in France and became a monk. The story is told that while early on in his Christian faith, Martin was approached by a beggar. Martin removed his cloak, cut it in two pieces, and gave half to the poor man. The following night Jesus appeared to Martin in a vision wearing the same torn piece of cloth, and acknowledged his generous act. Later on he reluctantly accepted the position of Bishop of Tours, (Southwest of Paris,) in 372 AD and went on to become a popular and respected leader of the Church. He also sent missionary bishops to England; hence the popularity of his name amongst a number of Anglican parish churches.

Sometimes we need to be reminded of Jesus’ words, “What you did for the least of these my brothers, you did it unto Me.” Martin’s immense faith and humility is an example for all leaders in our social, political, and ecclesiastical life – all of whom need our continuous prayers. As we remember with fondness those members of the military who have gone on in the peace of Christ, and those who continue the pilgrimage with us, we offer this prayer –

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP, p. 823

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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. 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 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 paring lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. mass – Hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish and or dessert to share.

Bunco continues on Saturday, November 13th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Loads of fun and super easy for newcomers! The more the merrier, so please bring a friend, a bite to share, and your favorite beverage! Cash prizes awarded – even if you lose! $10 per person.

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 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

Altar Flowers and Candles: We will 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.

Vases for Flowers: The flower delivery ministry is in need of vases to be used weekly to put flowers in to be delivered to people. If anyone has any medium to large size vases, please bring in and place in Ladies Room of the church. Thanks. Linda McKeown.

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: Alice, Assad, Barbara, Baldwin, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doug, Grace, Jacob, Jayden, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Norma Jo-Jo, Parker, Susan, William. For birthday celebrations: Yashieka Blount, Elizabeth Philistin, Jan Dwyer, Kimberly Gardner, Claudette Wray, Predrag Maksimovic, Oliver Schubert, Yvonne Elliott, Jerry Frenz. For our expectant mothers: Ana, Meghan and Priya, Ryan.

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