WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 13th, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 15th – Fr. Cederberg

We know in our gut that violence is wrong, don’t we?  We recoil from it.  We are repulsed by it.  In our heart of hearts we know that we are made in the image of God, and that everyone needs to be treated with respect and dignity.  That’s why the events of this past weekend in Israel are so very troubling.  I believe that in our repulsion we echo the passion of Christ when he, too, is repulsed by the degrading of the innocent and in the taking of human life.  So we turn those emotions and tears into prayers to him, knowing that even though we may feel powerless, he is powerful.  He hears the cry of those suffering, and is working to bring an end to violence and healing to the wounded.  Let us never give up empathizing with those who suffer.  Let us never give up caring.  Let us never give up helping in very tangible ways those whom God has called us to serve.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ECW Fall Food Drive is scheduled today Sunday, October 15th.  CROS Charity is asking for mac and cheese, peanut butter and cans of meat.  Please drop off your donations in the car outside on your way into church.  We collected 415 food items last Sunday.  Thank you!

Sandwiches for St. George’s.  Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King.  We will welcome our newcomers with a special cake.   Next week Sunday will be hosted by the Caribbean Planning Committee.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, October 28th.  Come in Halloween costume as we will be having a BEST DRESSED prize for one adult and one child!  $10/person to play! Bring a dish and invite your family and friends!  Childcare will be available in the Sunday schoolroom as well!

Acolytes and Eucharistic Ministers Training is scheduled on Sunday, October 29th.  The training will be in the church at 9:00 a.m. for Acolytes and 11:00 a.m. for Eucharistic Ministers.

Caribbean Sunday is scheduled on Sunday, October 22nd at the 10:00 a.m. service.  The Venerable Hal Hurley, Archdeacon for African Descent Ministries at the Diocesan Office will be our guest preacher, and The Rev. Sonley Joseph will be our celebrant.  Please join us for a Caribbean reception immediately after the service.  Steel Pan Music by The Silverbirds.

All Saints service will be scheduled on Sunday, November 5th at 9:00 a.m.  We will celebrate our unity with one service.

Holy Eucharist will resume on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. starting on November 7th.

St. David’s Annual BBQ & Family Picnic is scheduled on Sunday, November 12th after the 10:00 a.m. mass.  Please join us in fellowship for good food, games, a bounce house and balloon animals for the kids.  Volunteers please text Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978 for more information.

Youth Group is available for 6th – 12th grade students. Bible Study is scheduled this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom. The Youth Group will have a sign-up sheet to participate in the Youth Run Mass on November 12th at the 10:00 a.m. service. To find out more, get involved, or to sign up, please contact Alison Buechner at abuechner360@gmail.com

Bible Study on Sundays is scheduled today at 9:00 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.

Women’s Bible Study on Sundays is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.

Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old.  We would love to have new teachers in our Sunday school, if you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex.  Also available in large print. Donation $3.00.

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, Beatrice, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Chester, Cynthia, David, Dee, Diana, Dolores, Donna, Dorothy, Doris, Doug, Dudley, Emily, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Manuel, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Pearl, Predrag, Rachel, Robin, Ron, Scott, Sharon, Shelly, Shirley, Steve, Sue, Susan, Theresa, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody.   For the departed:  John Bobo.  For birthday celebrations:  Laurie Cohen, Theo Falco, Yvonne Wolliston, Aaron Harvey-Chung.  For anniversary celebration:  Robert and Theresa Falotico.  For Bethany and the birth of her son Andrew.

Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Shelley Baranowski, Kenneth Barnett, Helena Bresnahan, John Webber – Junior Warden, Jenifer Elmore, Michel Guillaume, Matthew Hogan, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Joyce Parker, Dennis Wright – Treasurer