WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – October 21st – Fr. Thomas
The baseball season is nearing its end with the playoffs going on at present. Leith Anderson, a pastor, shares an experience growing up as a boy outside of New York City. He was an avid fan of the old Brooklyn Dodgers. One day his father took him to a World Series game between the Dodgers and the Yankees. He was so excited, and he just knew that the Dodgers would trounce the Yankees. Unfortunately, the Dodgers never got on base, and his excitement was shattered. Years later he was engrossed in a conversation with a man who was a “walking sports almanac.” Leith told him about the first major league game he ever attended and added, “It was such a disappointment. I was a Dodgers fan and the Dodgers never got on base.” The man replied, “You were there? You were at the game when Don Larsen pitched the first perfect game in World Series history?” Leith replied, “Yeah, but uh, we lost.”
Sometimes it’s difficult to see the good news within the apparent and overwhelming bad news. The Good News, the Gospel we proclaim, shines through the darkest moments of our life, our nation, and the world. Yes, you “can’t win them all.” Remember that Babe Ruth held the record for the most career home runs, and at the same time the most strikeouts! Brett Farve, likewise, held the record for some time for throwing the most touchdown passes, and the most interceptions. Man O War, lost only one race to a horse named “Upset,” hence the origin of the word in our vocabulary.
Remember, the Old Testament character Job- he was not really patient; but he was persistent! Anybody can start the race in the real world, but they don’t give out the awards until you finish. We take the good with the bad, knowing that in the end, God wins: because “Love is stronger than death.”
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.
Daughters of the King social event on Saturday, Oct. 29th at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Diana Myrie, Beatrice Deshommes or Marianne Davidson for more information.
Blessing of the Animals has been scheduled for Sunday, October 30th immediately following the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. masses.
ECW invites all women of the parish to a Fall Painting Workshop by Jan’s Finest in the Parish Hall, Saturday, Nov. 5, 1-4 p.m. All materials and hands-on instruction will be provided, light seasonal refreshments will be served, and NO ARTISTIC TRAINING OR TALENT IS REQUIRED! Cost is $25 per person, and reservations are available until Oct. 28 or until all spaces are filled. To reserve a space, contact Georgette Dzubiak at Zubie01@hotmail.com or sign up on the sheet in the church narthex.
The ECW is hosting a food collection for St. George’s Center, Riviera Beach on Sundays, November 6th and 13th. Boxes of cereal, cans of meat or fish, chicken and spam can be dropped off in the west parking lot on those two Sundays. Look for the signs!
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 to learn more details, or contact the church office.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Caribbean Congregation. Next Sunday will be hosted by Maria Scher.
Women’s Bible Study will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Caribbean Sunday Service: Please join us for our Caribbean Sunday service on October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. We will have steel pan music with a Caribbean reception following the mass.
Forward Day by Day brochures for next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doris, Doug, Ed, Edna, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jean, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Rosie, Sharon, Shelly, Steve, Sue, Susan, Timothy, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William. For birthday celebrations: Violet Henry, Fay Ishmael. For anniversary celebrations: Everald and Phyllis Thomas. For our expectant mother: Rebecca.
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