WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 26th – Fr. Thomas
Some years ago, in a community nativity scene, the statue of the infant Jesus was stolen from the manger. The figure was eventually found, of all places, in a garbage container! (For what it’s worth, the Marian apparitions to a young girl named Bernadette in the mid-19th c. at Lourdes, in southern France, happened at a local rubbish heap!) The “sermon” here is that the real Jesus cannot be kept in a manger by means of chains. We don’t need to attach a GPS unit to him to track him down either. We can encounter Jesus at all times and places, perhaps often in unexpected ones, particularly in the “rubbish” of our lives.
Jesus is as near as the next act of generosity shown to someone for whom an act of kindness will make all the difference. We can’t chain Jesus to the ground or keep Him in a manger, for in wondrous ways Jesus will keep breaking free, making His way into the world, into our life, and our heart. Where will we see Him next? Keep your eyes and hearts peeled because I’m guessing Jesus is going to show up again before we even know it. And for anyone thinking about stealing baby Jesus; there’s no need to, because Jesus is already yours. We don’t have to wait for Dec 25th for that to be so. Every Blessing for the Christmas season and beyond!
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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 parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Coffee Hour is scheduled after 10:00 a.m. service. Hosted by the Daughters of the King.
Sunday School – no Sunday School this week.
Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day 10:00 a.m.
No weekday mass next week.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doug, Edna, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jill, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Parker, Patricia, Sharon, Susan, Violet, William. For the departed: Ginny Elliott. For birthday celebrations: Wyatt Barreca, William Owen Jr., Austin Ward, Marianne Davidson, Deborah Piconcelli, Chris Erickson, Thomas Ward, Jeffrey Femenia, Gregory Gingery, Lawrence Logan. For anniversary celebrations: Francis and Joanna Morlu, Tom and Evelyn Medcalf, Glenn and Helena Bresnahan, Joseph and Virginia Brabham. For our expectant mothers: Ana, Meghan, Priya and Ryan.
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 19th – Fr. Thomas
During the Pandemic, I suspect that people are staying at home more than before, and watching more television to pass the time away. Having said that, I’ll share a paraphrase borrowed from an anonymous writer.
The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want.
It makes me lie down on the sofa. It ravishes my soul.
It leads me away from the Scriptures, for the sponsor’s sake.
Yea, though I walk in the shadow of my responsibilities, there will be no interruptions; for the TV is with me.
It’s cable and it’s remote control they comfort me,
It prepares a commercial before me in the presence of my worldliness.
It plants lies within my mind. It anoints my head with materialism.
My coveting runneth over.
Surely laziness and ignorance shall follow me all the days of my life.
And I shall dwell in the house of TV forever.
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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 parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King.
The Live Nativity, one of our oldest traditions at St. David’s, will be held tonight, Dec 17th at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and see the display this evening.
Church cleaning and decorating. We need volunteers from the men of the church to help set up the Christmas trees and get decorations out of the attic starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th. We also need volunteers from the women to clean and decorate for Christmas from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th. Please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902
Sunday School is back in operation with the necessary protocols in place.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day 10:00 a.m.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doug, Edna, Ginny, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Parker, Patricia, Sharon, Susan, William. For the departed: Michael Simpson, Angel Diaz. For birthday celebrations: Elyssa Beresford, Eli Carter, Neville Tinglin, Marilyn Perakos, Sherry Richardson, William Jackowski III, Allison Owen, Megan Jacques. For our expectant mothers: Ana, Meghan, Priya and Ryan.
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 12th – Fr. Thomas
There’s an old story about a country doctor who came to a farmhouse one night to help deliver a child. As the mother labored, her husband assisted the doctor by holding up a gas lamp to illuminate a makeshift delivery room. After a time of courageous labor, the mother delivered a fine baby boy. Then, to the surprise of both parents, the doctor announced that a second child was due to arrive. And, indeed, the mother delivered a lovely daughter. Her husband was already shaken by this unexpected turn of events, so you can imagine his surprise and astonishment when he heard the doctor say, “Hang on. I think there’s a third child; we have triplets.” At this, the father began to back out of the room. “Hold it!” called the doctor. “Come back here with that lamp.” “Oh, no,” said the father. “It’s the light that attracts them!”
Of course, we know better. But, in another way, it is true that our new birth in baptism is made possible today, and for the years to come, by the true light born into the world on that first Christmas. May our lives reflect that eternal light which gives new birth to all who receive him, our Lord Jesus Christ.
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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 parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish or dessert to share.
Stockings for Stars Christmas Project: We are collecting cash and checks for the Stockings for Stars gift cards each Sunday. For more information, please contact Joyce Parker at 561-312-2719.
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. The deadline is December 15th.
Church cleaning and decorating. We need volunteers from the men of the church to help set up the Christmas trees and get decorations out of the attic starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11th. We also need volunteers from the women to clean and decorate for Christmas from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th. Please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902
The Live Nativity, one of our oldest traditions at St. David’s, will be held on Sunday, December 19th, at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and see the display that evening, but we also need volunteers of all ages to be in the display. To volunteer or get more information, call or text Jenifer Elmore at 561-601-3346 at your earliest opportunity.
Sunday School is back in operation with the necessary protocols in place.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day 10:00 a.m.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doug, Edna, Ginny, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Parker, Patricia, Susan, Violet, William. For the departed: Assad Thompson, Norma Farrington. For birthday celebrations: Connie Hunter, John Westerholt, Robert Bresnahan, Reagan Bresnahan. For our expectant mothers: Ana, Meghan, Priya and Ryan.
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 5th – Fr. Thomas
We learn something new every day! A Canadian scientist explains why geese flying South for the winter fly in a “V” formation. As each bird flaps his or her wings, it creates uplift for the bird immediately following it. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock can fly at least 71% farther than if on its own. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it feels the resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation.
When the goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies on the point. It pays to take turns doing hard jobs for the group. The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front. Finally, (get this!) when a goose weakens or is wounded and falls out of the formation, two geese fall out and follow him down to help and protect him. They stay with him until he is able to fly no longer, at which point the two geese set out on their own and join another formation.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we will work with others who are going the same way as we are. Encouraging, standing by, and taking our turn at the difficult jobs are all part of what it takes to make a winning team. Even though we have fewer activities and group meetings during the Pandemic, as we approach this Christmas season, we are encouraged to show our gratitude and $upport of St. David’s ministries. God only expects us to do what we can: “For without Him we cannot, and without us, He will not.”
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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 parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Vestry.
Stockings for Stars Christmas Project: We are collecting cash and checks for the Stockings for Stars gift cards each Sunday. For more information, please contact Joyce Parker at 561-312-2719.
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. The deadline is December 15th.
Bunco continues on Saturday, December 11th, 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.
Church cleaning and decorating. We need volunteers from the men of the church to help set up the Christmas trees and get decorations out of the attic starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11th. We also need volunteers from the women to clean and decorate for Christmas from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th. Please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902
The Live Nativity, one of our oldest traditions at St. David’s, will be held on Sunday, December 19th, at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and see the display that evening, but we also need volunteers of all ages to be in the display. To volunteer or get more information, call or text Jenifer Elmore at 561-601-3346 at your earliest opportunity.
Sunday School is back in operation with the necessary protocols in place.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Assad, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doug, Ginny, Grace, Jacob, Jayden, Jeanne, Norma Jo-Jo, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Parker, Patricia, Susan, Violet, William. For birthday celebrations: Hanna Gardner, Nicholas Webber. For our expectant mothers: Ana, Meghan, Priya and Ryan.
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A