WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 10, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 10th- Bishop McGregor

This week Patsy and I are hosting a new friend of ours, named Jonah. He is a Kenyan priest, who is studying at one of the Episcopal seminaries in Sewanee, Tennessee. We have spent much time talking about African and American cultures, families and friends. It has been invigorating and encouraging to both myself and my wife. Because we lived in Kenya for four years, we have some friends and commonalities about his homeland. But most of all, we were able to pray and study the Bible together. There is something about praying and studying the Bible which rises above any cultural, economical, educational, social and political barriers. Somehow, when we focus on God, it lifts us above the temporal to the eternal as we transcend into the sacredness of God and one another. The Celtic missions call this sacredness, the thin places between heaven and earth, where God is known. May your day, week, month and year be filled with thin places.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 men of the Congregation.  Next week will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.

Choral Evensong is scheduled on Sunday, May 19th at 4:00 p.m.  Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.  We need donations of food and beverage.   A sign-up sheet will be in the narthex this Sunday.
St. David’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Village Walk Town Center Club, located at 2500 Village Walk Circle, Wellington. The theme is Black and White Masquerade with Music through the Decades.  Tickets are $100 per person which includes an open bar.  Tickets are now on sale.  For more information, please contact Dennis Wright at 203-482-5079, Laurie Cohen at 561-262-9898, or Yvonne Elliott at the church office 561-793-1976.

St. David’s School Family Fund Day, Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. St. David’s Church Grounds.  We will have an online auction for many items, a live raffle in the Parish Hall, water slides, obstacle course, games, order in advance for Pizza at stdavidspto01@gmail.com, ice cream truck.  Auction items will include: Tickets to the Kennedy Space Center, Florida Themed Basket (includes local honey, cooler, Florida wall art, local restaurants and Publix gift cards, plus much more), Cox Science Center, Legos Basket, hotels, restaurants and local attractions.

The Book of Common Prayer.  Bishop Todd will be having three (3) informational classes on the Book of Common Prayer.  The first class will be on Sunday, June 2nd at 11:30 a.m. in the church. The following classes will be on Sundays, July 28th and August 4th.  All are invited.

Stewardship Questionnaire.  Please turn in your stewardship talent questionnaires this Sunday either online or in person in the basket by the offering plates in the back of the church.  Thanks. Linda

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.

A Healing Service to be held on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the church starting on Sunday, May 19th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service.  This will be for those who are grieving and would like special prayers.  It is also open to non-parishioners.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom. Snacks will be served.  Bring your Bible.

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

Women’s Bible Study is on recess until Sunday, September 8th.

The Youth Group and Acolyte Breakfast is scheduled on Sunday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

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

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:  Audley, Bernadette, Bishop Curry, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Grace, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For the departed:  Heather Abercrombie.  For birthday celebrations:  Megan Muir, Michel Guillaume, Charles Jackson, Jackie Algood, George Pinnock, Chris LaBorde.  For anniversary celebration:  Thomas and Christine MacVicar.  For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, John Webber – Junior Warden, Yvonne Wolliston, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.