A man named Smith was flying from San Francisco to L.A. Unexpectedly, the plane stopped in Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft, the plane would “reboard” in thirty minutes. Everybody got off the plane except one gentleman who was blind. Mr. Smith had noticed him as he walked by and could tell the blind man had flown before because his seeing eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of him throughout the entire flight. Mr. Smith could also tell that he had flown this same itinerary because the pilot approached him, and calling him by name, said, “Keith, we’re in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?” Keith replied, “No thanks, but maybe the dog would like to stretch his legs.”

Picture this: all the people in the gate area came to a complete quiet standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a seeing eye dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses! People scattered; not only to change their flights, but they also tried to change airlines!

Point of the story: things aren’t always what they appear to be. Or in the words of 19th c. Quaker theologian, Elton Trueblood, “ Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.”

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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.

Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side paring lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. mass – Daughters of the King.

Bunko: A big thank you to all the Bunko attendees who came out last Saturday! A fun time was had by all… and we’ll do it all again Saturday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. Remember, the more the merrier – bring a friend or two!!

Shop with Scrip: Gift card fundraising is the best way to raise money. Start giving back to St. David’s the moment you buy a gift card with the RaiseRight mobile app today! You can join the program by downloading the app on your phone or go to www.ShopWithScrip.com on your computer. The enrollment code to set up your free family account is BB6656B177722. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the narthex, or email Kimberly Joy Castellotti-Ward at choiceplusrealestate@gmail.com

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.

Sunday School is still in operation with the necessary protocol in place.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Angel, Ampy, Barbara, Beth, Danny, Diana, Donna, Jacob, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kip, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Susan, Walter. For birthday celebrations: Teresa Betcher, Evan Coore, Caroline Melton, Dawn Duquesnay, James Belden Jr. For anniversary celebration: Tim and Beatrice Sauerbier. For our expectant mother: Meghan.

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWRA9VxChBQd5l6rf3kF3A

One morning in 1888 Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, awoke to read his own obituary. The obituary was printed as a result of a simple journalistic error. It was actually Alfred’s brother that had died, and the reporter mistakenly reported the death of the wrong brother. Of course Alfred was disturbed under the circumstances, but to Alfred the shock was overwhelming because he saw himself as the world saw him – the “Dynamite King,” the great industrialist who had made an immense fortune from explosives. This, as far as the general public was concerned, was the entire purpose of Alfred’s life. None of his true intentions to break down the barriers that separated men and ideas for peace were recognized or given serious consideration. He was simply a merchant of death, and for that alone he would be remembered.

As he read the obituary with horror, he resolved to make clear to the world the true meaning and purpose of his life. This could be done through the final disposition of his fortune. His last will and testament — an endowment of five annual prizes for outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace (the sixth category of economics was added later) would be the expression of his life’s ideals and ultimately would be why we would remember him. The result was the most valuable of prizes given to those who had done the most for the cause of world peace. It’s called today, the “Nobel Peace Prize.”

They say peace comes with a price; but “who” pays the price and to what extent? In the countries of the world that endure warfare and violence, lasting peace may be a “prize,” but yet remains out of reach. As we watch the Summer Olympics on television, we’re reminded that anybody can start the race, but they don’t give out the awards until you finish. So may that peace which passes all understanding abide in your hearts, minds, and souls today and forever.

NOTICES:

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.

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.

Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. mass – ECW.

Bunco: You’ve endured more than a year without it, but it’s coming back on August 7th – it’s BUNCO!! Please join us in the Parish Hall on August 7th, at 6PM. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage! If you’ve never played, if you’re a little rusty, if you’re confused – that’s ok – it’s all about bringing back fun, food and fellowship to St. David’s! $10.00 per person – prizes to be awarded! (Easy and fun game – tutorials provided – and feel free to wear a mask, if you like. 😉 ) Thank you, Erin

Shop with Scrip: Gift card fundraising is the best way to raise money. Start giving back to St. David’s the moment you buy a gift card with the RaiseRight mobile app today! You can join the program by downloading the app on your phone or go to https://www.ShopWithScrip.com on your computer. The enrollment code to set up your free family account is BB6656B177722. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the narthex, or email Kimberly Joy Castellotti-Ward at choiceplusrealestate@gmail.com

Outreach School Supplies Project: This year Wynnebrook Elementary School is asking for the following supplies. Crayons, colored pencils, 2 pocket folders, glue sticks, composition books, sweaters for our students (the building gets really cold!). We will have a collection basket out for cash donations so we can purchase these items in bulk. But if you prefer to go shopping yourself that is fine as well. Please make your contribution, cash or items, by Sunday, August 8th. If you are not able to get to church yet, you can mail a check to me at 104 Locust Lane, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411. Please make check payable to St. David’s and enter Outreach on the Notes line. Thank you for your support. Joyce Parker

Altar Flowers and Candles: We 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.

Vases for Flowers: The flower delivery ministry is in need of vases to be used weekly to put flowers in to be delivered to people. If anyone has any medium to large size vases, please bring in and place in Ladies Room of the church. Thanks. Linda

Sunday School: is still in operation with the necessary protocol in place.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Angel, Ampy, Barbara, Beth, Danny, Diana, Donna, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kip, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Walter. For birthday celebrations: Leonardo Schubert, Barbara O’Reilly, Yvonne Palmer, Theresa Falotico, Marilla Vanbeuren, Jacki Grubb. For anniversary celebrations: Wesley and Renee Hawk, Sara and Jack Webber, Cecil and Claudette Wray.  For our expectant mother: Meghan.

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky.

The worst had happened, everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. “God, how could you do this to me?” he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island – it had come to rescue him. “How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.

It’s easy to get discouraged sometimes when things appear to be going badly. We shouldn’t lose heart, though, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, the next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

NOTICES:

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.

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.

Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

Shop with Scrip: Gift card fundraising is the best way to raise money. Start giving back to St. David’s the moment you buy a gift card with the RaiseRight mobile app today! You can join the program by downloading the app on your phone or go to https://www.ShopWithScrip.com on your computer. The enrollment code to set up your free family account is BB6656B177722. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the narthex, or email Kimberly Joy Castellotti-Ward at choiceplusrealestate@gmail.com

Altar Flowers and Candles: We 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.

Volunteers to Deliver Flowers: We are in need of volunteers to deliver flowers to our sick and shut-in parishioners after the 10:00 a.m. mass. If you are available, please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902.

Sunday School: is still in operation with the necessary protocol in place.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00

Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Angel, Ampy, Beth, Danny, Diana, Donna, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kenzie, Lester, Max, Michael, Miguel, Mike, Roberto, Walter. For the departed: Bertram Firestone, Douglas Meacham. For birthday celebrations: Lester Walker, Elizabeth Blazek, William Jackowski Jr. For anniversary celebration: Rohan and Yvonne Wolliston. For our expectant mother: Meghan.

A father asks his Boy Scout son if he’d done his “Good Deed” for the day. The boy replies, “Sure, I helped an old lady cross the street. It took twelve of us.” “Why so many?” the father asks. “Because she didn’t want to cross!”

Every act of kindness done solely for the sake of helping others is a sign of God’s love. However, if the act is done expecting something in return, or to get our ticket to heaven “stamped,” or out of guilt, or to help only those we like, or those who are “like” us, what reward have you? Jesus reminds us that we should love, respect, and even forgive, when necessary, those who differ from us.

So, maybe you don’t know what to do about epidemics, or starvation in Africa, or terrorism and violence in the Middle East, and even in our own country. Yet, even our acts of prayer and manner of life can have a transformative effect when they inspire people to act like Christians in word and in deed. As for this holiday weekend, as our nation and our world become more polarized, God asks us, “Who is my neighbor?” I’ll give John Wesley the last word: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

NOTICES:

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.

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.

Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

Shop with Scrip: Gift card fundraising is the best way to raise money. Start giving back to St. David’s the moment you buy a gift card with the RaiseRight mobile app today! You can join the program by downloading the app on your phone or go to https://www.ShopWithScrip.com on your computer. The enrollment code to set up your free family account is BB6656B177722. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the narthex, or email Kimberly Joy Castellotti-Ward at choiceplusrealestate@gmail.com

Altar Flowers and Candles: We 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.

Sunday School: is still in operation with the necessary protocol in place.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 am.

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Angel, Ampy, Beth, Danny, Diana, Donna, Doug, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kip, Max, Miguel, Mike, Walter. For birthday celebrations: Rudolph Bernard, Laurie Solomon, Lynda Rozzi. For our expectant mother: Meghan.

A young couple went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, the man woke his wife and said, “Honey, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” She replied, “I see millions of stars.” He asked, “What does that tell you?” She pondered for a minute, and replied, “Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, it’s evident the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.” Then, after a brief pause, the wife asks: “Well, husband, what does it tell you?” The man was silent for a moment and then said. “Someone has stolen our tent.”

Through all the twists and turns of life, don’t let anyone steal your faith. If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere anyway. Life may be confusing and unpredictable at times, but we travel along life’s highway knowing that when we get to wit’s end we’ll find God there. So, accept those times of pain and suffering; because it can stretch your heart to make room for greater joy and love. And remember, the darkest nights produce the brightest stars.

NOTICES:

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.

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.

Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

Lay Weeders: We will be doing some lawn work on Saturday, June 12 starting at 8:30 a.m. If you are able to help, please bring rakes and cutting tools. Thanks, Linda.

Shop with Scrip: Gift card fundraising is the best way to raise money. Start giving back to St. David’s the moment you buy a gift card with the RaiseRight mobile app today! You can join the program by downloading the app on your phone or go to https://www.ShopWithScrip.com on your computer. The enrollment code to set up your free family account is BB6656B177722. For more information, please pick up a flyer in the narthex, or email Kimberly Joy Castellotti-Ward at choiceplusrealestate@gmail.com

Altar Flowers and Candles: We 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.

Sunday School: is still in operation with the necessary protocol in place.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 am.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Angel, Ampy, Beth, Danny, Dexter, Diana, Donna, Joaquin, Kip, Max, Miguel, Mike, Walter. For birthday celebrations: Andrew Duquesnay, Tann Philistin. For our expectant mother: Meghan.