WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 8, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 10th – Fr. Cederberg

Time is such a strange thing.  We talk about saving it, killing it, and finding it, yet it eludes us on every side.  “Where did the time go?” we ask, with no good answer.  We remain puzzled.
Perhaps that is why the Church calendar is such a tremendous help.  It is a story of the eternal one who lived outside of time yet became human and lived in time along with us.  He brought eternity to we who know only the march of time and sanctifies our experience.  He makes us eternal, and holy.
The next time you check your watch or phone to see what time it is, you might ask if what you see really is the time.  What matters isn’t the hours and minutes of the day, but rather the gift of the eternal one, that permeates them. For those who live in the eternal things are never too early, too late, or even on time.  The love of God embraces us, guaranteeing that wherever we are, whatever we are doing, it is always the perfect time to relax and let ourselves be loved and used by him.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected $31,580.00.

Sandwiches for St. George’s:  Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Congregation.   We have a special cake to thank the Vestry and CAT committee members for their hours of service to our parish.

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars.  Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.
Stockings for Stars Christmas Project.  We are collecting cash, checks or credit cards today.  Please see Joyce Parker as you enter the church, or contact her at 561-312-2719.

Christmas Flowers.  We are collecting donations of $25.00 for Christmas flowers starting this week.  Please fill in a form and leave it in the bag on the credenza or put it in the plate.  The deadline is December 17th.

Church Cleaning and Decorating.  Volunteers needed to help decorate the church for Christmas at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16th and to set up live nativity.  For more details please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902.

St. David’s Holiday Concert is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m.  Please join us for our joyous holiday concert!  Enjoy musical performances.  A reception to follow in the Parish Hall.  Please sign sign-up sheet on the credenza.  Suggested donation $20.00.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom.

Advent Bible Study is at 9:00 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.  As we await the coming of Christ, we will be looking at the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke.  Everyone is encouraged to read and reflect on these passages in Luke throughout the season of Advent.

Women’s Bible Study on Sundays is scheduled today at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.

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

Parking Lot Fundraiser is scheduled on Sunday the 10th at 12:00 noon.  Burgers and hot dogs will be on sale.

Sunday School Pageant is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at the 10:00 a.m. service.

St. David’s Live Nativity is scheduled on Friday, December 22nd from 6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on three shifts, with short breaks at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  If you would like to participate in the cast or help out in anyway, please contact Jenifer Elmore at jenifer.elmore@gmail.com.

Christmas Services Schedule
                                  

24th      Sunday          Christmas Eve               9:00 am, 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm

25th      Monday          Christmas Day             10:00 am

Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.

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:  Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebration: Robert Bresnahan.

Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Shelley Baranowski, Kenneth Barnett, Helena Bresnahan, John Webber – Junior Warden, Jenifer Elmore, Michel Guillaume, Matthew Hogan, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Joyce Parker, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.