WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – February 10th – Fr. Thomas
Happy Super Bowl weekend. As a result of the Bengals loss two weeks ago, I don’t really have a favorite in Sunday’s game. But, nonetheless, an estimated two hundred million people will watch the game on TV. Wouldn’t it be great if even half that many either attended or watched a live broadcast of Christian worship Sunday as well, but we all know that our “Pop Culture” supplanted religion for some people years ago? Maybe few if any can name the twelve Apostles, but devout football fans can name all eleven starters on their favorite football team!
For some, sports is not simply a hobby, but a “Way of life.” The Christian Faith has its traditions and rituals, and sports teams have their own customs and rules. So, are we “cheerleaders” for Christ, or merely bystanders in the upper rows of the “stadium of life?”
Lent starts in a week and a half; for Christians, that’s true “Cross Training.” It’s a time to become “Spiritually Fit,” by Attendance at Mass, Reading the Bible and other devotional literature, Fasting, and Acts of Charity. Therefore, “Seeing that we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and “perfecter” of our faith. Who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
NOTICES:
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.
Facebook Page. Please join our St. David’s social media community by scanning the QR code below. This will take you to our Facebook page where you can begin to follow us if you have not done so in the past.”
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish to share. Next Sunday will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.
Gardening and Grounds. We need volunteers on February 11th and March 11th from 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon to help with trimming of plants and shrubs and to get grounds in shape for Easter Sunday. Bring tools to trim, gardening gloves, rakes, pruning shears, etc. lunch served at noon.
St. Jude Trike-A-Thon and Winter Festival. Please join the students of St. David’s Episcopal School help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the fight against childhood cancer by participating in a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon the week of February 13 – 17. Celebration date February 17th. Please register at https://www.stjude.org/trike. For additional information, please contact the school at 561-793-1272.
Cleaning of Church. Washing of windows on the inside of the church on Saturday, February 18th at 9:00 a.m. If you are able to help, please bring window washing supplies if you have some. Paper towels, cleaner, newspapers, squeegees.
“Souper Bowl” is on Sunday, February 12th. We are collecting cans of soup starting next Sunday the 5th. Support your favorite team by donating cans or packages of soup or other non-perishable food for the team of your choice. Thanks for your support. Linda McKeown.
St. David’s Family Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th after the 10:00 a.m. service. Please join us for what we hope to be the start of our annual church picnic for all parishioners and the community. There will be food, a bounce house, balloon animals, face painting and other games. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. For more information, please contact Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is on February 21st at 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Please join us for pancakes, sausages and beverages. Tickets will be sold on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and Sundays after service. Adults $7.00 and $3.50 for kids 10 years and under. Please wear your mask.
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 to learn more details, or contact the church office.
Women’s Bible Study weekly meeting resumes on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Forward Day by Day brochures for next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Ash Wednesday: February 22nd at 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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.
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 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.
PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Alice, Amanda, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, David, Diana, Donna, Doris, Doug, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Hervin, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Robin, Ron, Rosie, Scott, Sharon, Shelly, Steve, Sue, Susan, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody. For birthday celebrations: Britney LaBorde, Clare Morales, Ralph Robinson. For our expectant mothers: Rebecca, Alexandra and Taylor.
Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL
