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WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – August 2nd – Fr. Thomas.
When golf balls were first manufactured, the covers were made smooth. Then it was discovered that after the ball had been roughed up, one could get more distance out of it. So, companies started manufacturing the balls with dimpled covers. So, it is with life; maybe it takes some rough spots to make us go farther. These days most people aren’t going anywhere, but if you sometimes feel like you’re living diagonally in a parallel universe, accept your suffering. It can stretch your heart to make room for greater joy and love, because in the words of the 16th c. Spanish monk, St. John of the Cross, “One act of thanksgiving when things are going bad is worth a thousand when things are going well.”
NOTICES:
Welcome – Mrs. Gregg Ellen Imbimbo as our new Secretary, who begins on Monday, August 3rd. Office hours will be from 9 a.m. until Noon, weekdays.
Video Viewing Options – there are three different ways to view our videos and receive our newsletters: 1) an email link within a newsletter; 2) our church website listed below; 3) our YouTube channel. See the links 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 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.
The Diocese of Southeast Florida – has extended the ban on Church-wide in-person services, events and meetings and other activity until further notice. Live-streaming and recording of worship will continue, but no other in-person activity is permitted.
Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project – Please continue to prepare sandwiches for St. George’s and bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thank you for your continued support!
Please Pray – For the sick: Ray, Annabella, Ed, Jacob, Rita, Sarah, William, Richard, Carole, Kim, Bob, Francine, Donna, Ashlyn. For birthday celebrations: Barbara O’Reilly, Yvonne Palmer, Marilyn McCollum, Theresa Falotico, Joshua Pierre-Paul, Marrilla Vanbeuren, Jackie Grubb, and Ola Walker. For wedding anniversaries: Reneee and Wesley Hawk, Sara and Jack Webber, Claudette and Cecil Wray. For our expectant mother: Andrea.
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp13_RCL.html
https://www.saintdavidsinthepines.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/
Flowers for the Altar – Thank you to our donor for their contributions from March through June. If you wish to designate someone to be honored August and September, or in any month, please contact the parish office.
Prayer Books & Hymnals – here’s two sources that you may purchase your own copy of our church’s resources that was normally in the pews for your use at home from: Cokesbury Publishing Co. www.cokesbury.com
- Book of Common Prayer Basic Pew Edition
- The Episcopal Hymnal 1982 Blue Edition
VIDEO mass 8th Sunday after Pentecost 7/26/20
Here below is the link to view our Sunday mass….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVGPqB764GM&feature=youtu.be
Monte Irvin poses during spring training in this 1952 photo. The Hall of Famer died Monday at age 96.
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – July 26th – Fr. Thomas.
Willie Mays began his major league baseball career with only one hit in 26 at-bats. As many will remember, he went on to hit 660 home runs (3rd on the all-time list) and stole more than 300 bases. However, his debut was so unimpressive it seemed unlikely he would last more than a few weeks as a big-leaguer, let alone become one of the greatest to play the game. With an uncertain future in baseball, the turning point came when manager Leo Durocher found him crying in the dugout after another miserable performance at the plate. The manager put an arm around Mays and said, “What’s the matter?” Mays replied, “I can’t hit up here; I belong in the minors.” To which Durocher replied, “As long as I’m manager of the Giants, you’ll be my center-fielder.”
There are times in life when one feels discouraged and despairing because of an uncertain future. Life may seem like it’s falling apart; the result of wrong decisions or through no fault of our own, a consequence of living in a fallen world. Doubt, discouragement, and uncertainty affect varied aspects of our lives: our ability to fulfill financial obligations, personal relationships, job security, health, and other areas. That’s especially a time when we need a word of encouragement. We need to know that the “Coach” is behind us. We need to know that things will work out. The Good News is that God meets us in these times of need and anxiety. So, accept your suffering; it can stretch your heart to make room for greater joy and love. Because it’s not what they take from you that counts – it’s what you do with what you have left.
NOTICES:
Thankful – with prayerful consideration, I will be in full retirement. I came to this difficult decision that this is the right time for me. I am thankful for each of you, as you have influenced my personal growth, by accepting me into your faithful community. I wish you all well and pray that this church thrives beyond this covid chaos. May you continue to be blessed as you are blessing to many. Sue.
Prayer Books & Hymnals – here’s two sources that you may purchase your own copy of our church’s resources that was normally in the pews for your use at home from: Cokesbury Publishing Co. www.cokesbury.com
- Book of Common Prayer Basic Pew Edition
- The Episcopal Hymnal 1982 Blue Edition
Video Viewing Options – there are three different ways to view our videos and receive our newsletters: 1) an email link within a newsletter; 2) our church website listed below; 3) our YouTube channel. See the links 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 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.
The Diocese of Southeast Florida – has extended the ban on Church-wide in-person services, events and meetings and other activity until further notice, until at least July 31st. Live-streaming and recording of worship will continue, but no other in-person activity is permitted. We will move into Season 2 only when we are clear that it is safe to do so.
Flowers for the Altar – Thank you to our donor for their contributions from March through June. If you wish to designate someone to be honored August and September, or in any month, please contact the parish office.
Village of Wellington – the food distribution in Wellington is at the Wellington Mall by Nordstrom’s at 8:30-10:30 a.m. on TUESDAYS. You will be given a voucher when you are in line. View the link to learn more information…https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=164
Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project – Please continue to prepare sandwiches for St. George’s and bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thank you for your continued support!
Please Pray – For the sick: Annabella, Ed, Zoe. Jacob, Rita, Sarah, William, Richard, Carole, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Donna, Ashlyn. For birthday celebrations: Theda Aiken, Annemarie Elmquist, Wesley Hank, Rebecca Ansures. For wedding anniversaries: Assad & Millicent Thompson. For our expectant mother: Andrea
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp12_RCL.html
https://www.saintdavidsinthepines.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A
VIDEO mass 7th Sunday after Pentecost 7/19/20
Here is our VIDEO (via YouTube) for the Sunday Mass….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-UTzKDgLj8&feature=youtu.be
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – July 19th – Fr. Thomas.
The famed English architect Christopher Wren designed the large dome for 
, but it was such a unique design that he received much criticism from his colleagues. During the construction of the dome the authorities demanded that he add two huge supporting pillars to keep the dome from falling. (I can say that I have personally climbed up into the dome of St. Paul’s and it’s safe!) Wren bitterly objected, but the opposition was well organized and persuasive, so the pillars were added. Fifty years passed since the construction of the controversial dome – it was not time to repaint the interior of the church and the dome. When the painters had erected their scaffolding to begin the painting, they made the startling discovery that the two added pillars did not even touch the dome! They were short by two feet! Sir Christopher Wren had the last laugh, believing that the magnificent work he created was solid, despite the added pillars which really did not support anything, except a few egos.
What pillars do we build in our own little worlds to keep the sky from falling in on us? Kingdoms, governments, armies, money, intellectualism, all pass away. Hear these words from the First Letter of St. Peter, ch. 2, “Come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to Him, . . .for you are living stones, built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood.” So, what is your faith built upon?
NOTICES:
After 10 years of loving dedication, Sue Riddle, our Church Administrator and Sexton, has decided to retire at the end of this month. I’m certain all of you would agree that Sue gave her all over the years in support of the parish, its parishioners and me. I ask you to join with me in prayer to lift up Sue for a wonderful and healthy next phase of her life and may God’s richest blessings go with her. Fr. Thomas
Video Viewing Options – there are four different ways to view our videos and receive our newsletters: 1) an email link within a newsletter; 2) our church website listed below; 3) our YouTube channel; 4) Facebook snippets. See the links 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 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.
The Diocese of Southeast Florida – has extended the ban on Church-wide in-person services, events and meetings and other activity until further notice, until at least July 31st. Live-streaming and recording of worship will continue, but no other in-person activity is permitted. We will move into Season 2 only when we are clear that it is safe to do so.
Flowers for the Altar – Thank you to our donor for their contributions from March through June. If you wish to designate someone to be honored August and September, or in any month, please contact the parish office.
Village of Wellington – the food distribution in Wellington is at the Wellington Mall by Nordstrom’s at 8:30-10:30 a.m. on TUESDAYS. You will be given a voucher when you are in line. View the link to learn more information…https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=164
Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project Extended through July – Please continue to prepare sandwiches for St. George’s and bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thank you for your continued support!
Please Pray – For the sick: Annabella, Ed, Zoe. Jacob, Rita, Sarah, William, Richard, Carole, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Donna, Ashlyn. For birthday celebrations: Lester Walker, Elizabeth Blazek. For wedding anniversaries: Rohan & Yvonne Wolliston, Ed & Carolyn Schmiedl, John & Donna Stipek, Mike & Sue Riddle. For our expectant mother: Andrea
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp11_RCL.html
https://www.saintdavidsinthepines.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A
(VIDEO) – Sunday Mass – 6th Sunday after Pentecost – July 12th, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6xbGQJ80HQ
Here is our VIDEO for the Sunday Mass. St. David’s In the Pines, Wellington, FL., We are prepped and posed to begin phasing our re-opening plan for in-person worship, but our church, school and all meetings/events are suspended indefinitely; the ban on in-service worship has been extended at least to July 31st. To all our members, we will be sending you details on our policy/procedures and what is expected at re-opening, when the diocese approves our plan details and sets a date pending statistical data.
Please remember to like, share and subscribe free to our church’s YouTube account to retain our permanent status in the future (only 38 subscriptions away).
You may follow along with the scripture lessons via this link below… Please view TRACK 2 for proper readings…
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp10_RCL.html
During our weekly video filming we also record snippets of the mass to post to Facebook; please look for the Announcements and Scriptures there as well….
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/
Bishop Peter Eaton has issued an EXECUTIVE SUMMARY for all the congregational faithful, listed on this website in our Weekly Newsletters area posted 6/26/20. St. David’s plan sent to the dioceses is pending approval so that we may forward it on to all of our members. We are NOT scheduled to open yet.
Here is the Bishop’s original policy…On Being Faithful
https://files.constantcontact.com/be5a1aca201/1440ff38-6717-42ca-acba-0ab1af8d9d62.pdf
Here on our website, you may find videos, newsletters, global links, pictures as well as a future interactive scripture study, prayer wall and blog.
God Bless, grant you peace and may you be well.
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – July 12th – Fr. Thomas
Anyone driving around Wellington and “environs” in recent months will have noticed an increase in construction work sites; road widening, underground pipe installations, tree trimming, concrete light posts replacing wooden ones, and the customary pre-hurricane season preparations. The “sermon” here is that change may not always be as apparent, but life as we know it never remains the same. Yet, the Good News as St. Paul wrote to the Philippians (4:13) is that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” The end of the road may not be “in sight,” but as long as we keep our eyes firmly fixed on the goal of everlasting life, we’ll be on the right track. Because if you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere anyway.
The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
So, accept your path, with its twists and turns. The adventure is in the journey, not the arriving, because God promises a safe landing, not necessarily a smooth passage.
NOTICES:
Video Viewing Options – there are four different ways to view our videos and receive our newsletters: 1) an email link within a newsletter; 2) our church website listed below; 3) our YouTube channel; 4) Facebook snippets. See the links 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 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.
2021 Offering Packets – I will be sending my file for 2021 yearly offering packets for printing. If you have any address changes, or if you NO longer use envelopes and send your contributions via MyEoffering.com, keeping costs down, please let me know so that I can remove your name from the
The Diocese of Southeast Florida – has extended the ban on Church-wide in-person services, events and meetings and other activity until further notice, until at least July 31st. Live-streaming and recording of worship will continue, but no other in-person activity is permitted. We will move into Season 2 only when we are clear that it is safe to do so.
Cyber-Security Threats – are real and can happen to any of us. Knowing that most of you did receive last week’s newsletter but not the Sunday mass video, please look in your junk/spam/trash folders, mark our emails as ‘not junk’ and re-type the church’s email address back into your contacts. Hopefully, none of you replied to the hacker’s scam to purchase gift cards or send money to an unknown party; be sure to delete that scam email out of your inbox, trash, and delete files. Make sure our original email address is the only one you have. If in doubt, call the parish office.
Flowers for the Altar – Thank you to our donor for their contributions from March through June. If you wish to designate someone to be honored August and September, or in any month, please contact the parish office. July designees are:
- Birthdays of Michel & Theresa Guillaume, by Michel Guillaume
- Wedding Anniversary of Michel & Theresa Guillaume, by Michel Guillaume
- In loving Memory of Robert Gardinier, by Jan Swearingen & Henriette Gardinier
- Wedding Anniversary of Mike & Sue Riddle, by the Riddles
Village of Wellington – the food distribution in Wellington is at the Wellington Mall by Nordstrom’s at 8:30-10:30 a.m. on TUESDAYS. You will be given a voucher when you are in line. Let the person know if you are getting food for more than one family. View the link to learn more information…https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=164
Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project Extended through July – Please continue to prepare sandwiches for St. George’s and bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thank you for your continued support!
Please Pray – For the sick: Annabella, Ed, Zoe. Jacob, Rita, Sarah, William, Richard, Carole, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Donna, Ashlyn. For birthday celebrations: Kenneth Barnett, Lauren Melton, Lucas Joseph, Joyce parker, Marc Duquesnay, Estelle Beresford, Danielle Kiminyo, Laurel Tarr, For our expectant mother: Andrea. For the faithful departed; Alicia Blodgett.
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp10_RCL.html
(VIDEO) – Sunday Mass – 5th Sunday after Pentecost – July 5th, 2020
Here is our VIDEO (via YouTube) for the Sunday Mass. St. David’s In the Pines, Wellington, FL.
St. David’s in-the-Pines, 5th Sunday after Pentecost, 7/05/20
Happy blessed Independence Day. Here is our VIDEO for the Sunday Mass. St. David’s In the Pines, Wellington, FL., We are prepped and posed to begin phasing our re-opening plan for in-person worship, but our church, school and all meetings/events are suspended indefinitely; the ban on in-service worship has been extended at least to July 31st. To all our members, we will be sending you details on our policy/procedures and what is expected at re-opening, when the diocese approves our plan details and sets a date pending statistical data.
Please remember to like, share and subscribe free to our church’s YouTube account to retain our permanent status in the future (only 40 subscriptions away).
You may follow along with the scripture lessons via this link below… Please view TRACK 2 for proper readings…
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp9_RCL.html
During our weekly video filming we also record snippets of the mass to post to Facebook; please look for the Announcements and Scriptures there as well….
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/
Bishop Peter Eaton has issued an EXECUTIVE SUMMARY for all the congregational faithful, listed on this website in our Weekly Newsletters area posted 6/26/20. St. David’s plan sent to the dioceses is pending approval so that we may forward it on to all of our members. We are NOT scheduled to open yet.
Here is the Bishop’s original policy…
https://files.constantcontact.com/be5a1aca201/1440ff38-6717-42ca-acba-0ab1af8d9d62.pdf
Here on our website, you may find videos, newsletters, global links, pictures as well as a future interactive scripture study, prayer wall and blog.
God Bless, grant you peace and may you be well.
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – July 5th – Fr. Thomas
Now that we’re at the beginning of the fifth month of the pandemic, (I’m measuring the weeks from the last Sunday in which we were able to worship together in person, which was March 8th) it feels in a strange way like Lent is still upon us. Lent is a time when we traditionally “give up” something; but for only forty days, not four months! It’s when we’re afraid of what we might have to give up that we hear Jesus words in the Gospel reading from St. Matthew for this Sunday, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
A guy fell off a cliff and, on the way, down, he grabs a branch. It’s foggy, and he has difficulty seeing. He’s hanging on for dear life. He looks up and cries, “Somebody help! He hears God’s voice, “This is the Lord, trust Me, let go and I’ll catch you.” He thinks he’s hearing things, so he asks, “Is anybody else there?” Again, he hears God’s voice, “This is the Lord, trust Me, let go and I’ll catch you.” The man finally decides to trust God and let go, and when he does, the fog disappears to reveal that he is only two feet off the ground.
Maybe it seems sometimes that things are worse off than they really are. Perhaps for most of us, but sadly there are folks who are a lot worse off than we are. Those who have lost their jobs, their health, and their lives. So, what have we given up thus far during the “lock down?” Visiting relatives or friends, dining at our favorite restaurants, traveling to places we we’re looking forward to seeing, resources no longer at our disposal. Put your so called “disasters” in perspective and ask yourself, “In five years will this matter?” Because worrying doesn’t take away tomorrow troubles, it takes away today’s peace. May that peace, which passes all understanding, abide in our hearts and minds this day, this month, and forevermore. AMEN!
NOTICES:
Happy Blessed & Safe Independence Day Weekend
The Diocese of Southeast Florida – has extended the ban on Church-wide in-person services, events and meetings and other activity until further notice, until at least July 31st. Live-streaming and recording of worship will continue, but no other in-person activity is permitted. We will move into Season 2 only when we are clear that it is safe to do so.
Cyber-Security Threats – are real and can happen to any of us. Knowing that most of you did receive last week’s newsletter but not the Sunday mass video, please look in your junk/spam/trash folders, mark our emails as ‘not junk’ and re-type the church’s email address back into your contacts. Hopefully, none of you replied to the hacker’s scam to purchase gift cards or send money to an unknow party; be sure to delete that scam email out of your inbox, trash, and delete files. Make sure our original email address is the only one you have. If in doubt, call the parish office.
Video Viewing Options – there are four different ways to view our videos and receive our newsletters: 1) an email link within a newsletter; 2) our church website listed below; 3) our YouTube channel; 4) Facebook snippets.
Village of Wellington – the food distribution in Wellington is at the Wellington Mall by Nordstrom’s at 8:30-10:30 a.m. on TUESDAYS. You will be given a voucher when you are in line. Let the person know if you are getting food for more than one family. View the link to learn more information…https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=164
Flowers for the Altar – Thank you to our donor for their contributions from March through June. If you wish to designate someone to be honored August and September, or in any month, please contact the parish office. July designees are:
- Birthdays of Michel & Theresa Guillaume, by Michel Guillaume
- Wedding Anniversary of Michel & Theresa Guillaume, by Michel Guillaume
- In loving Memory of Robert Gardinier, by Jan Swearingen & Henriette Gardinier
- Wedding Anniversary of Mike & Sue Riddle, by the Riddles
Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project Extended through July – Please continue to prepare sandwiches for St. George’s and bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thank you for your continued support!
Please Pray – For the sick: Zoe. Jacob, Rita, Sarah, Alicia, William, Richard, Carole, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Donna, Ashlyn. For birthday celebrations: Rudy Bernard, Lynda Rozzi, Laurie Solomon. For our expectant mother: Andrea.
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp9_RCL.html
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsInThePines/