WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – June 5th – Fr. Thomas

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Some of you know that I’m a tennis player. I haven’t set any records, but one match a few years ago might be close! I was playing doubles, and at one point in a game in which I was serving I reached twenty seven deuces; yes, 27 in one game! (For our non-tennis friends, a deuce is a tie score.)

There are times in our lives when we need to “Get it done,” i.e., finish the job, so to speak. Well, all I can say, it was not for lack of trying to win the game but we were up against some strong opponents. This Sunday is the feast of Pentecost, when we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in our Church and in our life. So the question God asks us is, “When are we going to move on in our discipleship to do what needs to be done to win over more disciples to the Gospel of Christ? What’s holding us back from advancing to the “finish line” of faith? Anybody can start the race, but they don’t give out the awards until you finish. Maybe we cannot change circumstances or other people; but if you don’t like the way your life looks, try changing the way you look at life, because the will of God will not take you where the grace of God will not protect you.

Choral Evensong for Pentecost: this 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 Congregation.

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: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Bradley, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doris, Doug, Edna, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Sharon, Steve, Susan, Tracy, Violet, William. For the departed: Caroline Johnston. For birthday celebrations: Grace Hadicke, Victoria Wolliston, Riley Bresnahan, Ava Wolliston, Leila South. For anniversary celebrations: Mark and Valerie Veckman, Vince and Michele Bianco. For our expectant mothers: Aubrey and Sarah.

Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL