WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – Sept. 18th – Fr. Thomas
Who says we don’t have a change of seasons in South Florida? We have Baseball Season, Soccer Season, Hockey Season, and now Football Season is upon us. Some of you “old timers” will remember Ray Wersching, the place kicker for the San Francisco 49ers. Ray is tied for the most field goals in a Super Bowl game with four in 1982, and tied for the most career points after a touchdown. One oddity about Wersching was that he never looked up at the goal posts when he came on to the field, normally alongside of his holder – Joe Montana. Raiders Head Coach John Madden once asked him why he didn’t look at the goal posts, to which Ray replied, “I look at the hash marks on the field.” (The hash marks in those days were the exact width of the goal posts.)
So what can we learn from Ray Wersching? If we keep our eyes on the ball, and stay within the lines, the prize will be within our reach. We can’t always change our circumstances or other people, so if you don’t like the view in front of you, or the way your life looks, try changing the way you look at life, and pray like it’s all up to God, then work like it’s all up to you.
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.
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. We are looking for volunteer Sunday school teachers, anyone interested can contact Erin Thomas after Mass this Sunday to learn more details, or contact the church office.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King. Next Sunday will be hosted by the ECW.
Women’s Bible Study will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Vestry meeting will be held this Sunday, September 18th at 11:10 a.m.
Caribbean Sunday Service: Please join us for our Caribbean Sunday service on October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. We will have steel pan music with a Caribbean reception following the mass.
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.
Vases needed for flower delivery. If you are able to donate vases, please put them under counter in the ladies room. Thank you. Linda
Forward Day by Day brochures for next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doris, Doug, Ed, Edna, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Pearl, Predrag, Rachel, Rosie, Sharon, Steve, Sue, Susan, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Windell. For birthday celebrations: Isabelle Carter, Alex Morales, Georgette Dzubiak, Mia Eubanks, Irene Oknewski, Kimberly Castellotti-Ward, Emma Gardner. For our expectant mothers: Sarah and Rebecca.
Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL
