WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – July 31st – Fr. Thomas
Even though I purchased a new phone last year, I still receive notifications that I need “updates.” If you’re like most people, you get the same messages on your computer too! My late father, whom some will remember, was a retired engineer with AT&T. The last ten years with the company he worked on cell phone technology. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not a “techy” and my late father is probably looking down at me wondering, “Didn’t I teach this kid anything?”
From a Christian point of view, conversion is not simply a once in a life event, or even annually, but a daily occurrence. That’s why we say the Confession at the beginning of the Mass, and at the beginning of Morning and Evening Prayer. The Greek word used in the New Testament for repentance and conversion is “Metanoia.” Perhaps there’d be less paranoia, if there were more metanoia. I’ll give an admonition, though, against thinking that we can go ahead and sin because we know God will forgive us if we ask Him – that is the Sin of Presumption.
The whole point of our Christian walk with Christ reminds us that nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
St. David’s Island Dinner Dance Saturday, August 13th, from 6:00p.m. – 11:00 p.m., at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Wellington. Tickets $75.00 per person. Live music by Kool Vibes, a cash bar, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets will be on sale after Mass.
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 Hosted by Maria Scher. Next Sunday will be hosted by the Vestry.
Women’s Group Organization and Information second meeting will be held on Sunday, August 7th, in the sanctuary immediately following the 10 a.m. service. ALL women of the parish are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting and be involved in the reorganization and revitalization of our women’s group, regardless of age, working status, or past involvement. If you are interested in the group but are unable to attend this meeting, please contact Irene Oknewski at ireneok1940@outlook.com or Jenifer Elmore at jenifer_elmore@pba.edu
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, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doris, Doug, Edna, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Rosie, Sharon, Steve, Sue, Susan, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William. For the departed: Dave Palmateer and Stuart Gardner. For birthday celebrations: Leonardo Schubert, Yvonne Palmer, Theresa Falotico. For anniversary celebration: Jack and Sara Webber. For our expectant mothers: Aubrey and Sarah.
Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL
Learn more about the Island Dinner Dance – https://www.facebook.com/events/738513864070490
