WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – Sept. 4th – Fr. Thomas
A father once asked his son about how college was going. The son replied, “Good.” The father said, “And the dormitory?” The Son replied, “Good.” The father asked, “How are your studies going?” The son replied, “Good.” The father asked, “Have you decided on a major yet?” The son said, “Yes.” So the father asked, “What is your major?” The Son answered, “Communications.”
We’re into a new academic year but, it’s never too soon or too late to have meaningful conversation with family members and friends. Religion is caught more than it’s taught, and young people especially will listen, and be attracted to those who “Walk the Talk.” People we interact with don’t expect us to be perfect; but present and available. That’s why we call disciples, Christians, because we are expected to be Christ-like.
It’s one thing to uphold moral values, but another thing to actually “incarnate” them into our daily living. Jesus’ disciples weren’t attracted to him by what he said, as much as by how he lived. Goodness is attractive and compelling, but it does not happen by “osmosis.” Evangelism is not the same as “telepathy.” Christ is counting on us to spread the faith, in word and in deed. Sometimes in order to “save face” though, we need to keep the lower half shut, because we are called to be witnesses, not judges!
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.
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. We are looking for volunteer Sunday school teachers, anyone interested can contact Erin Thomas after Mass this Sunday to learn more details, or contact the church office.
Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Vestry. Next Sunday will be hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish to share.
St. David’s ECW meeting has been rescheduled to meet on Saturday, September 10th at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Please bring a brown bag lunch with a beverage of your choice. If you are interested in the group but are unable to attend this meeting, please contact Irene Oknewski at ireneok1940@outlook.com or Jenifer Elmore at jenifer_elmore@pba.edu
St. David’s annual raffle drawing will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the coffee hour after the 10:00 a.m. service. Prizes are $100, $200 and $300. You do not need to be present to win. Letter and tickets will be handed out at 8 and 10 o’clock services on 8/21 for those who attend, and remainder will be mailed on 8/22. Cost is $5 per ticket or $25 for book of 5 tickets. Please return filled in ticket stubs with check in envelope marked raffle by Sept. 11. You can mail to the church office or place in offering plate any Sunday before the drawing. Thank you for participating. Call Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902 or email her at llmckeown51@comcast.net with any questions. Good luck. Money will go to support the church.
Women’s Bible Study will resume its weekly meetings on September 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Altar Flowers and Candles: We will 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.
Forward Day by Day brochures for next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: No service this week.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doris, Doug, Edna, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Pearl, Predrag, Rachel, Rosie, Sharon, Steve, Sue, Susan, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Windell. For birthday celebrations: Jem Barrett, James Richardson, Maria Scher, Shirley Browne, Danny Sneade, Jeanette Anthony, Connie Hanson. For our expectant mother: Sarah.
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