WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 10, 2023

WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 10th – Fr. Cederberg

It’s been said that the youth are the future of the church. That’s true, but only partially. Youth are not only the future, but they are also with us now. Now, today, they bring their gifts of energy and curiosity that many of us older ones have forgotten. They ask the questions of a new generation. Questions that challenge our old ways of thinking. Questions that we need to honor for the health of the church today. There was a reason that Jesus held up children as our examples to emulate. Children are our teachers. They help us to grow. They show us how to trust. This coming Sunday is Youth Sunday. The youth are planning the service and participating in leading it. They are also hosting a picnic for everyone afterwards. It is a stretch for them as they learn how to step into the mantle of leadership. Come and look forward to being blessed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Senior Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, November 11th at 12:00 noon in the parish hall. Please being a sandwich. Soup and dessert will be provided. Sing a long after lunch.

St. David’s Annual BBQ & Family Picnic is scheduled this Sunday 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.

SaveAround Coupon books will be sold at the picnic on Sunday. These are a fundraiser sold by the Day School’s PTO and are a great Christmas gift. Books are $25 each. Please bring check, cash, or you can pay by Zelle to: st.davidspto01@gmail.com. See samples of the coupons at : https://issuu.com/savearound/docs/palm_beach_fl

Next week’s Hospitality Hour will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.

The Youth Group will be running the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 12th.

Holy Eucharist will resume on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

Greeters meeting is scheduled on Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the church.

St. David’s Live Nativity is scheduled on Friday, December 22nd from 6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on three shifts, with short breaks at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. If anyone is interested to participate in the cast or help out in anyway, please contact Jenifer Elmore at jenifer.elmore@gmail.com.

Baptisms will be held on Sunday, January 7th at the 10 a.m. service. To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, November 26th.

First Communion will be held on Sunday, March 24th at the 10 a.m. service. To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, February 25th.

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

There is no Youth Group Bible Study or Women’s Bible Study on Sunday.

Sunday school is available every week at the 10am service for children ages 3 and up. Please contact katiewaters@hotmail.com for more details.

Forward Day by Day brochures are now available in the narthex. Large print also available. 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: Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Jim, Joaquin, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shirley, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Cynthia Thompson, Kimberly Gardner, Claudette Wray, Predrag Maksimovic, Oliver Schubert, Yvonne Elliott, Jerry Frenz.

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.