WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 15, 2023
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.
