WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 29, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 29th  – Fr. Cederberg

We call January 1st New Year’s Day.  For the church, however, it is the Feast of the Holy Name.  On this day, eight days after Jesus’ birth, he was circumcised and given the name “Jesus”.  The name Jesus means “The Lord saves”.  In Hebrew it is the same as the name “Joshua”, the leader that brought the wandering children of Israel into the land of promise.  Jesus is the one who brings us all into the new promised land; a place where every tear is dried, and every sorrow healed.  So this year, when you are toasting the coming of the new year, take a moment also to toast the gift of a new life, of a new promised land, that comes through Jesus.  He’s the one leading us there.  Cheers!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected:  $37,800.00.

We welcome Fr. Sonley Joseph this Sunday to be our celebrant and preacher.

Sandwiches for St. George’s:  Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Maria Scher.  Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars.  Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.

The 9:00 a.m. Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Women’s Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7, 2024.

ECW Meeting scheduled on Saturday, January 6 at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall, followed with lunch at Casa Tequila.  RSVP to Kristi at kristiwlee@comcast.net by Friday, 1/5, if you plan to join us for lunch.
ECW Quiche Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, January 13 at 12:30 p.m.  We will be selling tickets after each service starting on December 31 and on Sunday, January 7.  Cost is $10 for lunch and $2.00 for wine.  Wine basket raffle tickets will be sold at each service.

Baptisms will be held on Sunday, January 7 at the 10 a.m. service.

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

Tuesdays:  No Holy Eucharist this week.

Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.

No Sunday school on January 7, 2024.

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, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebrations: Chris Erickson, Thomas Ward, Jeffrey Femenia, Lawrence Logan, Ayden Brown, Jill Artim, Howard Brown, Clive Thompson, Kimberly Carlson, Karen Brown.  For anniversary celebrations: Glenn and Helena Bresnahan, Joseph and Virginia Brabham celebrating their anniversary.  For our expectant mother:  Shay.

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.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 22, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 22nd  – Fr. Cederberg

How strange it is that God would become human flesh.  Skin and bones.  Eyebrows and toenails.  What has someone infinite like God got to do with such things?  Good question.  Philosophers through the ages have been offended by the idea.  Yet, it all comes down to one thing:  Love.  We have a God who does not want to remain aloof from us, shaking his head at a distance.  We have a God who wants to become like us; to enter into our world of both beauty and heartache.  Perhaps we don’t need to spend so much time trying to understand God.  Perhaps it’s enough to know that he understands us.  A comforting thought.  Merry Christmas!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected:  $34,630.00.

Christmas Services Schedule

                        

24th      Sunday          Christmas Eve     9:00 am, 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm

25th      Monday          Christmas Day    10:00 am

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

Hospitality Hour is scheduled today after the service – Hosted by the ECW. Next week will be hosted by Maria Scher.

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars.  Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.

ECW Quiche Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, January 13 at 12:30 p.m.  We will be selling tickets after each service starting on Sundays, December 31 and January 7.  Cost is $10 for lunch and $2.00 for wine.  Wine basket raffle tickets will be sold at each service.

Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7 at 9:00 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7 at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesdays:  No Holy Eucharist this week.

No Sunday school tjis Sunday.

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, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebrations: Megan Jacques, Austin Ward, Marianne Davidson.  For anniversary celebrations:  Francis and Joanna Morlu, Tom and Evelyn Medcalf. For our expectant mother: Shay.

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.

Video Mass – December 17, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 15, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 17th – Fr. Cederberg

How do you pray? Do you feel like God is working in your prayers?

I mentioned this tool in my sermon last week. I have found it helpful in my own prayer life and know that many others use it daily as well. You might want to give it a try, especially during this Advent season. It is called the Daily Examen. Just follow these simple steps, which can be added on to your regular daily prayer time either in the morning or at night.

1) Become aware of God’s loving presence.

2) Review the events of the day with gratitude.

3) As you go over the day, try to identify the high point and low point of the day.

4) Now offer each to God. Where was God’s love during those events?

5) Is there anything that God might be calling you to do in light of your experience? A phone call to someone forgotten? A word of encouragement? A reward for a job well done?

6) Offer up the coming day, anticipating his presence with you.

God loves talking to us, and showing us just how precious we are to him. Advent is a great time to slow down and let him romance us with his love.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction: Total debt $94,000.00. Total collected: $34,180.00.

Christmas Services Schedule
24th Sunday Christmas Eve 9:00 am, 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm
25th Monday Christmas Day 10:00 am

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

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King. Next week hosted by ECW. Frozen burgers, hotdogs and rolls will be on sale today at the hospitality hour.

St. David’s Holiday Concert is scheduled this Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for our joyous holiday concert! Enjoy musical performances. A reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

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 you would like to participate in the cast or help out in anyway, please contact Jenifer Elmore at jenifer.elmore@gmail.com.

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars. Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.

Christmas Flowers. We are collecting donations of $25.00 for Christmas flowers starting this week. Please fill in a form and leave it in the bag on the credenza or put it in the plate. This Sunday is the deadline to submit your request.

Pajama Sunday. Thanks to everyone who donated pajamas for Grandma’s Place. We collected 40 pairs of pajamas.

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

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled this Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom.

Sunday School Pageant is scheduled this Sunday, December 17th at the 10:00 a.m. service.

Advent Bible Study is schedule this Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. As we await the coming of Christ, we will be looking at the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Everyone is encouraged to read and reflect on these passages in Luke throughout the season of Advent.

Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m.

Forward Day by Day brochures are available in the narthex. Large print is 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: Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Grayson Artim, Victoria Artim, Reagan Bresnahan, Elyssa Beresford, Jorge Gonzalez, Marilyn Perakos, Sherry Richardson, William Jackowski Jr. For our expectant mother: Shay.

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.

Video Mass – December 10, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 8, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 10th – Fr. Cederberg

Time is such a strange thing.  We talk about saving it, killing it, and finding it, yet it eludes us on every side.  “Where did the time go?” we ask, with no good answer.  We remain puzzled.
Perhaps that is why the Church calendar is such a tremendous help.  It is a story of the eternal one who lived outside of time yet became human and lived in time along with us.  He brought eternity to we who know only the march of time and sanctifies our experience.  He makes us eternal, and holy.
The next time you check your watch or phone to see what time it is, you might ask if what you see really is the time.  What matters isn’t the hours and minutes of the day, but rather the gift of the eternal one, that permeates them. For those who live in the eternal things are never too early, too late, or even on time.  The love of God embraces us, guaranteeing that wherever we are, whatever we are doing, it is always the perfect time to relax and let ourselves be loved and used by him.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected $31,580.00.

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 after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Congregation.   We have a special cake to thank the Vestry and CAT committee members for their hours of service to our parish.

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars.  Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.
Stockings for Stars Christmas Project.  We are collecting cash, checks or credit cards today.  Please see Joyce Parker as you enter the church, or contact her at 561-312-2719.

Christmas Flowers.  We are collecting donations of $25.00 for Christmas flowers starting this week.  Please fill in a form and leave it in the bag on the credenza or put it in the plate.  The deadline is December 17th.

Church Cleaning and Decorating.  Volunteers needed to help decorate the church for Christmas at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16th and to set up live nativity.  For more details please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902.

St. David’s Holiday Concert is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m.  Please join us for our joyous holiday concert!  Enjoy musical performances.  A reception to follow in the Parish Hall.  Please sign sign-up sheet on the credenza.  Suggested donation $20.00.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom.

Advent Bible Study is at 9:00 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.  As we await the coming of Christ, we will be looking at the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke.  Everyone is encouraged to read and reflect on these passages in Luke throughout the season of Advent.

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

Tuesdays:  Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m.

Parking Lot Fundraiser is scheduled on Sunday the 10th at 12:00 noon.  Burgers and hot dogs will be on sale.

Sunday School Pageant is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at the 10:00 a.m. service.

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 you would like to participate in the cast or help out in anyway, please contact Jenifer Elmore at jenifer.elmore@gmail.com.

Christmas Services Schedule
                                  

24th      Sunday          Christmas Eve               9:00 am, 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm

25th      Monday          Christmas Day             10:00 am

Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.

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:  Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebration: Robert Bresnahan.

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.

Video Mass – December 3, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 1, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 1st – Fr. Cederberg
The word “advent” means coming into place, or arrival. For the Christian Church that means the arrival of Jesus, who we have been waiting for. So, what do we do while we wait? We prepare. Like getting our house in order before a guest arrives, the season of Advent is a time to get our souls in order for the arrival of our King. It’s a time to clean house, getting rid of things that are unproductive or just taking up room, and adding things that bring beauty and hospitality for our guest. What kinds of things in your soul need to go? What kinds of things need to be brought in? Good things to meditate on as we begin our Advent season of preparation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debt Reduction: Total owed $94,000.00. Total collected $25,280.00 as of 11/26/2023.
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 after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Vestry. Next week will be hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish or beverage to share.
2024 Offertory Envelopes and Calendars. Please pick up your 2024 offertory envelope and a 2024 calendar in the narthex.
Stockings for Stars Christmas Project. We are collecting cash and checks for Stockings for Stars Christmas project for the next two Sundays. Please see Joyce Parker with your donations as you enter the church, or contact her at 561-312-2719.
Christmas Flowers. We are collecting donations of $25.00 for Christmas flowers starting on Sunday. Please fill in a form and leave it in the bag on the credenza or put it in the plate. The deadline is Sunday, December 17th.
Advent Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. As we await the coming of Christ, we will be looking at the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Everyone is encouraged to read and reflect on these passages in Luke throughout the season of Advent.
Youth Bible Study will meet this Sunday at 9am.
Advent Wreaths will be on sale after the 8am and 10am services. The wreaths are $20 and the daily devotional book is $5.
Women’s Bible Study on Sundays is scheduled today at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Holy Eucharist- Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
ECW meeting and banner making is scheduled on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall followed by lunch.
Church cleaning and decorating. Volunteers from the men are needed to help remove Christmas decorations from the attic in the church starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays, December 9th and 16th. Please join us on December 9th for carols, cocoa and cookies in the parish hall at 4:00 p.m. For more details please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902.
Pajama Sunday. We are collecting unwrapped children’s pajamas sizes 5-12 on Sunday, December 10th to be donated to Grandma’s Place. Wear your own PJs if you like.
Wellington Holiday Parade: Sunday, December 10th at 12:00 noon, we will asking $10/vehicle to use our parking lot as well as offering hamburgers and hotdogs for a minimal fee as a fundraiser for our debt reduction efforts.
Sunday School Pageant is scheduled for Sunday, December 17th at the 10:00 a.m. service.
St. David’s Holiday Concert is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for our joyous holiday concert! Enjoy musical performances. A reception to follow in the Parish Hall. A sign-up sheet will be on the credenza for donations.
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 you would like 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 10am 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 10am service. To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, February 25th.
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.
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 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, Heather, Jim, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shirley, Tanner, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Katherine Harvey, Justin Valderrama, Hannah Gardner, Riley Gonzalez, Connie Hunter, Nicholas Webber.
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