WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 3, 2024
/in Weekly Message /by Marie H
WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 3rd – The Right Reverend Peter Eaton
This election comes at a time of great importance for our nation and for the world. As we cast our votes, I encourage you to reflect prayerfully on the issues before us and to seek the inspiration of God’s sustaining Spirit in making decisions that are formed by our commitment as Episcopalians to reach for the good, to seek and serve Christ in all persons, and to strive for justice and peace among all people and to respect the dignity of every human being.
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+Peter Eaton
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 Vestry. Next week will be hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish and or beverage to share.
Health and Wellness Seminar. Please join us for a Legal Wellness for Life seminar on Saturday, November 9th at 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. in the parish hall where you will learn about Wills and Trusts and how to protect your family and your legacy. Looking forward to seeing there!
Stewardship Pledging Sundays are scheduled this Sunday, November 3rd, Sundays, November 10th and 17th.
Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, November 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring a dish to share. We will have someone to watch the little ones. $10 per person, with 3 separate cash prizes.
St. George’s. We are collecting food items for St. George’s table this Sunday and also, Sunday, November 10th. Items requested are Elbow macaroni, cans of tuna fish and cans of mushroom soup, so that they can serve a casserole. Connie Hanson and Kristi Lee will be in the parking lot at the front entrance to the church to collect these items.
Healing Service is scheduled on November 17th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers.
Donations for Hurricane Victims. If you would like to make a donation to the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund for hurricane victims, please send your check payable to The Episcopal Relief & Development Fund at 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017.
No Sunday school is scheduled this Sunday.
Bible Study classes is scheduled every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Youth Bible Study is scheduled next Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the small classroom.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayer 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.
PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Beverly, Bob, Carol, Cathey, Clive, Danny, Dennis, Dudley, Elsa, Emily, Evelyn, Gavin, Glenn, Ina, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Mary Ann, Megan, Michael G., Michel M., Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Ed Palmer, Jean-Rene Guillaume, Karen Anderson, Dennis South, Judy Devonish, Katie Gonzalez, Hannah Wallace, Desmond Chambers. For anniversary celebration: Jim and Sherry Richardson. 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, Yvonne Wolliston, John Webber – Junior Warden, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.
WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 18, 2024
/in Weekly Message /by Marie HWEEKLY MESSAGE – October 18th – Bishop McGregor
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 Caribbean Sunday Committee. Next week Sunday will be hosted St. David’s Episcopal School & PTO. We will honor Ms. Kathy Vandamas’ retirement after twenty-two years as headmistress at St. David’s Day school.
Caribbean Sunday is scheduled on Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. service. Our guest celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Sonley Joseph. Live steel pan. A Caribbean reception to follow in the Parish Hall.
St. David’s Episcopal School Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, October 27th. The students will make a special presentation in honor of Ms. Kathy Vandamas’ retirement after twenty-two years as headmistress at St. David’s Day school.
Church Directory. All photos that are not taken by the photographer will cost $20 to be included in the directory. Please submit all photos to Marie Hogan (Capricorn11@hotmail.com) by 10/31. No professional photos please. This entitles you to receive a directory also. Anyone submitting photos and anyone wishing to purchase a directory but no picture, please give $20 to Linda McKeown by 10/31. Please make checks payable to St. David’s.
Stewardship Pledging Sundays are scheduled on November 3rd, 10th and 17th.
A Service of Choral Evensong is scheduled on Sunday, November 3rd at 4:00 p.m. A reception to follow. Anyone wanting to contribute food and or beverage to the reception, please see sign-up sheet in the narthex.
St. George’s. We are collecting food items for St. George’s table on November 3rd and 10th. Items requested are Elbow macaroni, cans of tuna fish and cans of mushroom soup, so that they can serve a casserole. Connie Hanson and Kristi Lee will be in the parking lot at the front entrance to the church to collect these items.
First Communion is scheduled on Sunday, December 1st at the 10:00 a.m. service.
New Members Course for those who want to know more about the parish and become members, we will have our last meeting on Sunday, December 8th after the 10:00 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: Audley, Bernadette, Beverly, Bob, Carol, Carmen, Cathey, Clive, Danny, Dennis, Dudley, Elsa, Emily, Evelyn, Gavin, Gloria, Ina, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Julie, Linette, Lloyd, Logan, Mary Ann, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Millie, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Taj, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Aaron Harvey-Chung, Violet Henry. For anniversary celebration: Everald and Phyllis Thomas. 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, Yvonne Wolliston, John Webber – Junior Warden, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.
WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 13, 2024
/in Weekly Message /by Marie H
What a week?
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 Congregation. Please bring a dish and/or a beverage to share. Next week will be hosted by the Caribbean Sunday Planning Committee.
Blood Drive in scheduled this Sunday in our church parking lot from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Please donate if you are able. There is a definite need for donations. Thank you.
Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, October 26th 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.
Church Directory. All photos that are not taken by the photographer will cost $20 to be included in the directory. Please submit all photos to Marie Hogan at Capricorn11@hotmail.com by 10/31. No professional photos please. This entitles you to receive a directory also. Anyone submitting photos and anyone wishing to purchase a directory but no picture, please give $20 to Linda McKeown by 10/31. Make checks payable to St. David’s.
Baptism is scheduled on All Saints Sunday, November 3rd at the 10:00 a.m. service. If you would like to be baptized, please contact the church office at 561-793-1976 for more details.
New Members Course for those who want to know more about the parish and become members, we will have our last meeting on Sunday, December 15th after the 10:00 a.m. service.
Vases: Donations of medium size vases for flower delivery are needed. Please drop them off in the ladies room of the church.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m.
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: Audley, Bernadette, Beverly, Bob, Carmen, Carol, Cathey, Clive, Danny, Dennis, Dudley, Elsa, Emily, Evelyn, Gavin, Gloria, Ina, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Linette, Julie, Lloyd, Logan, Martin, Mary Ann, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Millie, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Taj, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations:Graig Carlson, Winston Schroeder, Laurie Cohen David Lee, Yvonne Wolliston. For anniversary celebration: Robert and Theresa Falotico. 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, Yvonne Wolliston, John Webber – Junior Warden, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.
WEEKLY MESSAGE – September 27, 2024
/in Weekly Message /by Marie HANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Maria Scher. Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.
Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals is on Sunday, October 6th after the 10:00 a.m. service.
New Members Course. Our second meeting is scheduled on Sunday for those who want to know more about the parish and become members. The third and final meeting will be on Sunday, November 24th after the 10:00 a.m. service.
Blood Drive. Be ready to donate blood on Sunday, October 13th. Additional information will be available next week.
Bunco is scheduled this Saturday, September 28th 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.
Church Grounds Clean Up is scheduled on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Bring a pair of gardening gloves. A light lunch and cold bottled water will be provided.
St. David’s Church Directory: Our church is doing a new pictorial directory! We want everyone to get a new picture made so that our directory will be complete. IT WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU! Go to the link below and make your appointment online. The dates are Thursday and Friday, November 7th and 8th, 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php?kn=3534502&typId=65627&step=2. Click on “Show availabilities for”, and select “St. David’s in the Pines” from the drop down menu. You will have a professional photography session, see your proofs, and have the opportunity to purchase extra portraits for family and friends.
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. Nursery Care is available for children under 3 years old.
Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled on Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.
Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled October 6th at 9:00 a.m. in the small school classroom.
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: Audley, Bernadette, Beverly, Bob, Carol, Clive, Danny, Dennis, Dudley, Emily, Evelyn, Gavin, Gloria, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Julie, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Bonnie Mershon, Gavin Elmquist. For anniversary celebrations: Kenneth and Dorrett Barnett, Jeff and Karen Anderson. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat,