WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – June 13th – Fr. Thomas.

A visiting bishop went to an unfamiliar church to celebrate the Eucharist. There was a microphone on the altar, and being uncertain whether it was switched on, he tapped it gently with no result. So leaning very close to it, he said in a loud whisper which echoed around the church: “We need a technical engineer; there’s something wrong with this microphone.” To which the well-trained congregation replied, “And also with you.”

I think that many people would agree that during the past year and a half, we have all learned some new technical skills! The wonderful technology that we have all been taking advantage of this past year is great, but many have told me that it does not replace the in-person worship, where they can see, feel, hear and taste the real thing.

What might be different in our worship, or remain the same, once we are on the other side of the pandemic, who knows? We do know that Technology can be a useful servant or a tyrannical master – depending on how it is used. So, for the time being and until it is safer for high-risk folks to resume regular attendance at public functions, I would like to give a big thanks to all the volunteers who provide the technical support for many to continue to worship, albeit from home.

NOTICES:

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.

Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

Lay Weeders: We will be doing some lawn work on Saturday, June 12 starting at 8:30 a.m. If you are able to help, please bring rakes and cutting tools. Thanks, Linda.

Shop with Scrip: Gift card fundraising is the best way to raise money. Start giving back to St. David’s the moment you buy a gift card with the RaiseRight mobile app today! You can join the program by downloading the app on your phone or go to https://www.ShopWithScrip.com on your computer. The enrollment code to set up your free family account is BB6656B177722. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the narthex, or email Kimberly Joy Castellotti-Ward at choiceplusrealestate@gmail.com

Altar Flowers and Candles: We have a bag on the credenza to collect all flower and candle donations for upcoming Sundays. If you would like to donate for altar flowers for memorials and celebrations, please put your check for $40 with a request showing the date you want altar flowers and the reason for your donation into the bag. If you want to donate candles, please put your check for $20 and request showing date and reason for donation. Do not put flower and candle requests in offering plates.

Sunday School: is still in operation with the necessary protocol in place.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 am.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Angel, Ampy, Beth, Danny, Donna, Joaquin, Kip, Max, Miguel, Mike. For birthday celebrations: Shelley Baranowski, Jean Marshall, Carmen Johnson, Douglas Noe, Sharon Young. For anniversary celebration: William and Shelley Blodgett. For our expectant mother: Meghan.