WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 17th – Fr. Thomas
“If it feels good, do it – who’s it going to hurt, anyway?” so says our secular culture. This is not news to anyone, but it became abundantly clear to me while teaching theology to high school students back in the 80’s. In the minds of many people, of all ages, whatever you do, for good or bad, is acceptable as long as you don’t get “caught.” Call it “Moral Relativism,” but the prevailing belief is that morality is entirely a matter of one’s personal opinion and choice. Clearly, the freedom to think should leave some space for respectful and intelligent debate, but are there no moral “absolutes” anymore?
Yes, it’s one thing to live a decent and moral life, but it’s another to live out and commend the Faith that is in us. What we as Christians must do is encourage people, young and old alike, to progress from a conviction of “doing the right thing because I ought to do it” to “Doing the right because I want to do it, and understand why.”
This coming Sunday is the Sunday after the Ascension of our Lord. Let us reflect on the responsibility which all Christians have to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God, and its transformative effect on life at every level. In the words of the 19th c. Bishop Phillips Brooks, “Duty makes us do things well, Love makes us do things beautifully.”
NOTICES:
Weekly Offering for Week Ending 5/17/2023.Total $5,277.00. Average Weekly Budget $4,646.00. The difference $631.00.
Raffle Tickets. The drawing is on Sunday immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service at the Coffee Hour. Tickets are still available and you can pick them up on the credenza in the narthex or see one of the ushers. Thank you and good luck.
Car Wash – Jackson Eubanks (son of Marie and Matt Hogan) will be completing his Eagle Scout Project for St. David’s which is a parking lot renovation in July. You can purchase tickets to his Car Wash fundraiser in advance for $10 from Marie or pay day of. The car wash will be held on May 27th from 12-4pm. Please come and support the youth of our parish and Jackson as he completes his final walk to Eagle Scout.
Father Thomas’ Retirement Brunch Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 4th at The Wanderers Club located at 1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V.P by Friday, May 26th. If you wish to give a donation, please contact Laurie Cohen by email at lscohen520@gmail.com, text or call her at cell 561-252-9828 as soon as possible.
St. David’s Summer Soiree. St. David’s Summer Soirée Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Temple Beth Torah located at 900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington. Tickets are now on sale after service. The cost is $75.00 per person in advance and $80.00 at the door. Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing. It’s a great weekend for celebrating your Fathers too!
Bible Study – Each Sunday at 9 a.m. in the school building. The study is open to anyone who is interested. Please feel free to join us.
Women’s Bible Study is scheduled each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. They will meet in the Mark Room.
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.
Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.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. 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.
PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Adrian, Alice, Annette, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Chester, David, Dee, Diana, Dolores, Donna, Dorothy, Doris, Doug, Dudley, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Marjorie, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Robin, Ron, Rosie, Scott, Sharon, Shelly, Steve, Sue, Susan, Theresa, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody. For birthday celebrations: Virginia Barley-Brabham, Debra Gonzalez, Jordyn Beresford. For our expectant mothers: Taylor and Bethany
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