WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 17, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 17th – Bishop McGregor

Happy Pentecost
The word “Pentecost” is Greek, meaning fifty, reflecting the fifty-day countdown after Easter. It is one of three great Jewish pilgrimage festivals (the others being Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles).  Pentecost is also known as the Feast of Harvest or Feast of Weeks (seven weeks after the Passover). It was a time when the people thanked God for the giving of their harvest. In this case it was first fruits of the harvest.
After the temple was destroyed in 70 AD, the Jews changed this celebration to focus more on the giving of the Torah (the first five books of the temple.
For us Christians, Pentecost is a major feast for us as we thank God for giving us the Holy Spirit which dwells within every Christian. Secondly, we celebrate Pentecost as the inauguration of the Church’s mission in the world. Empowered by the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are to go out into our neighborhoods and the wider world; Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth, witnessing to the risen Christ.
What does witnessing look like for you in your neighborhood? In your county? In your world?

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 Daughters of the King.  Next week will be hosted by the ECW.
Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, May 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Bring a dish to share – and we will have someone to watch the little ones.  $10 per person, with 3 separate cash prizes – even if you lose!  Honestly, where are you going to find that?!  Hope to see you there!

Choral Evensong is scheduled this Sunday, May 19th at 4:00 p.m.  Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

A Healing Service to be held on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the church starting this Sunday 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.

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.  Silent auction and 50/50 raffle.  Tickets are $100 per person which includes an open bar.  Tickets are now on sale.  For more information and tickets, please contact Dennis Wright at 203-482-5079, Laurie Cohen at 561-262-9898, or Yvonne Elliott at the church office 561-793-1976.

The men have been asked to donate a breakfast basket for the dinner dance.  If you would like to donate, please contact Jim McKeown at 561-254-3873 or email at Jimckeown@comcast.net by June 9th.

ECW will be having a tour of The Bulk Candy Store, 235 N. Jog Road on Saturday, June 1st at 11:30 a.m.  followed by lunch at Hilary’s.  A sign-up sheet will be on the credenza in the narthex.  Limited 15 people cost is $10.00 paid to Linda McKeown by May 30th.  Open to everyone, including children.

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

The Youth Group and Acolyte Breakfast is scheduled this Sunday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.  There will be a Burger Social (at either BurgerFi or Five Guys) on Sunday, May 26th after the 10:00 a.m. service to kick off the summer!

Bible Study Group meets at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.

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

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.

LEASE PRAY.  For the sick:  Audley, Bernadette, Bishop Curry, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Grace, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Andrew Elmore, Denise Wilson, Virginia Barley-Brabham, Debra Gonzalez, Jordyn Beresford.  For anniversary celebration:  Laurie and Irwin Cohen.  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, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.