WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 29th – Fr. Thomas
Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain, and gathering them around him, he taught them saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven, Blessed are the meek, Blessed are those who mourn, Blessed are the merciful, Blessed are those that thirst for justice, Blessed are those who are persecuted, Blessed are those who suffer, be glad and rejoice for your reward is great in heaven.”
Then Simon Peter said, “Are we supposed to know this?” And Andrew said, “Do we have to write this down?” James said, “Will we have a test on this?” Philip said, “I don’t have any paper.” Bartholomew said, “Do we have to turn this in?” 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.
As we come to the end of another school year, let’s give a big shout out to all teachers, particularly those who sometimes seem “up against it”, and give thanks for those who have taught us the faith over the years. And remember; the longest journey we’ll sometimes take is from the head to the heart, because what we are is God’s gift to us; and what we become is our gift to God.
Choral Evensong for Pentecost: Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Please bring a dish to share.
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 Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
St. George’s Center has asked if St. David’s could provide lunch and dinner once a month to the community. If anyone is interested in helping out, please contact Joyce Parker at 561-312-2719
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Maria Scher. Next Sunday will be hosted by the Vestry.
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.
Sunday school is in operation with the necessary protocols in place.
Forward Day by Day brochures for next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doris, Doug, Edna, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Sharon, Susan, Tracy, Violet, William. For the departed: Doris Fernandez. For birthday celebration: Charles Sandell. For our expectant mothers: Aubrey and Sarah.
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