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.