WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – Aug 5th – Fr. Thomas
Tomorrow, August 6th, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mt. Sinai, when Jesus appeared with Moses and Elijah in the presence of Peter, James and John. This feast has a special and sentimental value for me since I served as a teenager on a monthly basis as an acolyte at the Convent of the Transfiguration in Glendale, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati; and have been a priest associate of the Order of the Transfiguration my entire ministry.
So maybe we haven’t seen any apparitions of the Lord in the sky lately, but nonetheless, Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, appears to us in diverse ways and forms on a regular basis. “When did we see Thee naked and clothed Thee, or sick and visited Thee, or hungry and fed Thee?”
Religious jewelry, bumper stickers, and sacred images are useful reminders of our discipleship, but not a replacement for active and effective service and evangelism in the Lord’s name. “For what you do for the least of my brethren, you do it unto Me.”
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. Please purchase your tickets this Sunday after Mass!! Learn more about the Island Dinner Dance – https://www.facebook.com/events/738513864070490
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 Vestry. Next Sunday will be hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish to share.
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 birthday celebrations: Jacki Grubb, Ola Walker, Everald Thomas. For anniversary celebration: Claudette and Cecil Wray. 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
