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WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 25, 2024

August 24, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 25^th – Bishop McGregor

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!

These first words were the ones I said to the children in chapel at St. David’s School beginning this new academic year. This word is a combination of two words originating from the 11th century hospitality demonstrating visitors as being well (well come) when they arrive.

Travel was difficult at that time and it was not taken for granted that someone would arrive in good health. It also demonstrated that as long as they stayed, they would be well taken care of. This reminds me of the Malagasy word for welcome, Tonga Soa, translated as ‘good arrival.’

God welcomes us into his creation and into relationship with him by creating us in his image and giving us responsibility to be good stewards of our lives. As I reminded the students, we are welcome to St. David’s, to be good students (disciples) because God will take care of us.

Tonga Soa!

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 – Sunday’s coffee hour is in honor of the dinner dance committee. There will be a special cake to say thank you for their hard work in making the dinner dance a success. Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

Funeral Service for Barbara Hastings-Griffin is scheduled on Saturday, August 31^st at 11:00 a.m. at St. David’s. Viewing is at 10:00 a.m. A repast will be held immediately after the service in the parish hall.

Thank You Note. To our Friends at St. David’s. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible support and love you have shown us during our recent hospitalizations, rehab and ongoing recovery. Your prayers, acts of kindness and food have been a tremendous source of comfort and strength for us both. We are deeply grateful for each of you and will always cherish the care and compassion you shared. With our sincere thanks. Danny Sneade and Carol Obrien.

2025 Offertory Envelopes. If you did not receive your offertory envelopes for 2024 and would like to get offertory envelopes for 2025, please contact the Office Administrator Yvonne Elliott at saintdavidschurch@comcast.net or 561-793-1976 by Friday, August 30^th.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, August 31^st 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 – even if you lose! Honestly, where are you going to find that?! Hope to see you there!

ECW monthly meeting resumes on Saturday, September 7^th at 11:15 a.m. with lunch. We need a headcount for lunch, so if you plan to attend, please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902, or llmckeown51@comcast.net.

Bible Study will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8^th.

Women’s Bible Study will resume on Sunday, September 8^th at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.

Youth Bible Study is scheduled every 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: Amber, Audley, Bernadette, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Gloria, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.For birthday celebrations: Eleanor Servos, Karlene Kiminyo, Jon Elmquist. For anniversary celebration: Robert and Pamela Gambardella. 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 – August 11, 2024

August 9, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 11^th – Bishop McGregor

With the Olympics on TV every day for 16 days, we are able to hear stories about the athletes competing. Many of them are very interesting and fascinating to learn about their particular circumstances. Two athletes for the USA women’s gymnastics fascinated me by having the same story theme. Simone Biles and Suni Lee both saw redemption in their Olympic comeback. Simone had to pull out of the last Olympic completion in 2021 because she had the “twisties.” And former 2021gold medalist for the Individual All Around, Suni Lee was diagnosed last year with a rare kidney disease.

Both of these amazing women had huge personal medical obstacles to overcome. Neither one of them planned for adverse medical conditions. But at some point they chose to fight through difficult circumstances in order to be redeemed. Seeing them win Olympic medals brought tears to my eyes.

As Christians, we are reminded of the central story of redemption. Through Jesus’ personal suffering he endured on the cross for our redemption. His redemption story is about love, mercy and grace being extended to each one of us. Isn’t this nice to know? We are valued by God and have been redeemed by His grace and love.

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 or beverage to share. Next week will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.

Daughters of the King will meet for Intercessory prayers this Sunday at 9:00a.m. – 9:50 a.m. in the Mark Room.

School Supplies: We are wrapping up our annual school supplies drive this Sunday. Please bring shoes, socks and/or underwear for elementary school children to church. Or you can make a donation and we’ll shop for you. Thank you for your support.

Vestry meeting is scheduled this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.

Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, August 18^th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers. This will be for those who are grieving and would like special prayers. It is also open to non-parishioners.

Funeral Service for Barbara Hastings-Griffin will be held at St. David’s on Saturday, August 31^st. Viewing is at 10:00 a.m. and the service starts at 11:00 a.m. A repast will follow in the parish hall immediately after the service.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, August 31^st 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 – even if you lose! Honestly, where are you going to find that?! Hope to see you there!

2025 Offertory Envelopes. If you did not receive your offertory envelopes for 2024 and would like to get offertory envelopes for 2025, please contact Yvonne Elliott at 561-793-1976 by Friday, August 30^th.

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. If anyone is interested in being an assistant in the nursery care during the 10 a.m. service, please call or text Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978.

All Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayers 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.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Gloria, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Everald Thomas, Erica Wallace, Teresa Betcher, Evan Coore. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 21, 2024

July 22, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 21^st – Bishop McGregor

We are Beloved

I was in shock last Saturday when I received a telephone call from my wife that former President Trump had been shot. I immediately left my final preparation for my sermon and went downstairs to turn on the TV to see what had happened. The shock was more a matter of disbelief. How in the world could this happen? Was it a prank by some kid?

Once I turned on the TV, I saw the video clip of it happening, and became memorized and numb. Watching it over and over again, I thought, could this really be happening here in the USA? Violence, hatred and division is becoming common place. And yet we are known as a country which prides itself in freedom, liberty and justice – for all.

As Christians we are to do good and love our neighbor, as ourselves. We are to take a stand against violence, hatred and division. I want to echo the words of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry who said, “The way of love — not the way of violence — is the way we bind up our nation’s wounds…..We decry political violence in any form, and our call as followers of Jesus of Nazareth is always to love.”

At St David’s, let us pray for the families of those who were killed, injured and impacted by the political rally. Let us pray for Donald Trump and Joe Biden and their families and all the political leaders of our country. Let us pray that we, as a church, may see one another as beloved children of God.”

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 Daughters of the King. Next week will be hosted by the ECW.

Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, July 21^st immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who are grieving and would like special prayers. It is also open to non-parishioners.

The Book of Common Prayer. The second class on the Book of Common Prayer led by Bishop Todd is scheduled on Sunday, July 28^th at 11:30 a.m. in the church. The final class will be on Sunday, August 4^th. All are invited.

ECW monthly lunch will be held on Saturday, August 3^rd at 12:30 p.m. at Butterfields. Please let Linda McKeown know by August 1^st if plan to attend.

Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8^th.

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.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jill, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Patricia Patrick, William Jackowski Jr., Leiland Carlson, Jackson Eubanks, Theda Aiken. For anniversary celebrations: John and Donna Stipek For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 7, 2024

July 15, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 7^th – Bishop McGregor

Americans call it vacation. Brits call it holiday. What does this mean?

Vacation for Americans is about vacating from work, taking time out to play and do something perhaps adventurous with lots of fun with family and friends. For Brits, it’s a holiday, a ‘holy day,’ when you take time out and set time apart for rest and rejuvenation.

Last week our family took time out to be together in Islamorada, having fun together with my wife, children, grandchildren, and mother-in-law. We had fun in the pool, talking and eating together. This week we are heading up to Northern Georgia for more family fun and where Patsy’s family has gathered for 39 years. So for us, it is part of a holy time, a legacy, that has been passed on from Patsy’s parents, to us, to our children and now to our grandchildren.

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 or beverage to share.

Vestry meeting is scheduled on Sunday, July 14^th at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.

Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, July 21^st immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers.

Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8^th.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayers 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.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: David Goya, Laurie Solomon, Kenneth Barnett, Joyce Parker, Lucas Joseph. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – June 21, 2024

June 24, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – June 21st – Bishop McGregor

As a Christian, we are to be life long disciples, continuing to want to learn about God and life. This past week I had the opportunity to learn more about our newest public holiday called Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”). It marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.

Abraham Lincoln was trying to bring about unity in the United States but our nation was split resulting in a bloody civil war. He made a last-ditch, but carefully calculated, decision regarding the institution of slavery in America. The Emancipation Proclamation declared all enslaved people free in the rebellious states as of January 1, 1863. Unfortunately, this didn’t include the northern states nor the boarder states. But it did eventually lead to the 13th amendment to abolish all slavery in the USA being ratified in December 1865. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.

It became a Texas holiday in 1980 but had been celebrated in some places in the south since 1866. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday to be celebrated on June 19th.

Here’s a prayer to reflect upon that day and to remind us of the freedom we have in Christ. Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Help us, like those of generations before us, resist the evil of slavery and human bondage in any form and any manner of oppression. Help us to use our freedoms to bring justice among people and nations everywhere, to the glory of your Holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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 ECW. Next week will be hosted by Maria Scher.

Tree Trimming: Please come to help trim the palm trees on Saturday, June 29^th starting at 8:30 a.m. Wear gardening gloves and bring a pole saw if you have one. Water and snacks will be available. We need a lot of workers men and women are welcome to get the job done. There will be a couple of other jobs in addition to trimming trees.

ECW monthly lunch will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 12:30 p.m. at Gabriel’s. Please let Linda McKeown know by July 3 if you plan to attend.

Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, July 21^st immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers. This will be for those who are grieving and would like special prayers. It is also open to non-parishioners.

All Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesdays: No Holy Eucharist this Tuesday.

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.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Jonathan Pierre-Paul, Marie-Carmel Pierre-Paul, Dan Grubb, Dr. Kitonga Kiminyo, Joyce Richardson, Eli Reyes For anniversary celebration: Doug and Joy Noe. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – June 14, 2024

June 17, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – June14^th – Bishop McGregor

This week I attended a zoom about healthy brain growth. They mentioned five things: eating healthy fat, exercising regularly, managing stress, drinking lots of water and eating real food. These things could ultimately help us live longer. The presenters also said “stay away from processed foods and that most fruits and vegetables we eat don’t have the same nutrients in them because they are harvested too early”. They promoted eating lots of real vegetables and fruits grown locally. I naturally began to think about which ones I need to lean more into.

Then I began to ponder on how does this relates to us being a healthy Christian? What are the things which we need to do in order to be in a mature growing relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit? I believe there are at least six disciplines which we need to do regularly: to pray (communicate to/from), to give towards God’s kingdom, to obey, to fast, to evangelize, and to disciple. By living into these six disciplines, we will more naturally become a healthy Christian. We might not be in a position to juggle all of these at once but we could juggle a few at a time. Another way to look at this is which one can I start at now?

As the body of Christ, we are here to help and encourage each other to celebrate these disciplines.

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 ECW.

St. David’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Village Walk Town Center Club, located at 2500 Village Walk Circle, Wellington. The theme is Black and White Masquerade with Music through the Decades. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $100 per person which includes an open bar. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, please contact Dennis Wright at 203-482-5079, Laurie Cohen at 561-262-9828, or Yvonne Elliott at the church office 561-793-1976. If you would like to make a donation or become a sponsor for this event, please click on the attached link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLd4uoT4z0mwo2vhgdK5fR8f4sSGXU0M/view?usp=drive_link

Toiletry Drive: Sunday is the last day to provide our St. George’s patrons with some hygiene items. The Outreach Committee will provide 10 hygiene items and a reusable tote bag for you to “purchase” for a St. George’s patron. Simply pay $10, pick up a bag, and walk down the table placing the items in the bag. This ensures each patron will get the same items

Healing Service is scheduled this Sunday immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers. This will be for those who are grieving and would like special prayers. It is also open to non-parishioners.

All Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayers 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.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Carmen Bersch, Lydia Waters, Pamela Gambardella, Doug Noe, Sharon Young, Andrew Duquesnay, Esther Wallace. For anniversary celebration: William and Shelley Blodgett. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – June 7, 2024

June 10, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – June 7^th – Bishop McGregor

Just imagine…..

This past week I went to visit a church parishioner to bring communion. I was happy to do so, but never realized what impact that would have on me. I went to serve, and yet, I was served. I came away filled with God’s love and joy. Happiness embraced my soul.

We don’t always have to look at things as duties, but rather as opportunities to encounter God’s joy in our relationships with others. What can you imagine doing this week for another person and while serving, having that opportunity turn to joy and love?

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 Ushers. We will have a cake to thank the fundraising committee members. Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

St. David’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Village Walk Town Center Club, located at 2500 Village Walk Circle, Wellington. The theme is Black and White Masquerade with Music through the Decades. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $100 per person which includes an open bar. For more information and tickets, please contact Dennis Wright at 203-482-5079, Laurie Cohen at 561-262-9828, or Yvonne Elliott at the church office 561-793-1976. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor this event, please click on the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLd4uoT4z0mwo2vhgdK5fR8f4sSGXU0M/view?usp=drive_link

Children’s Day is scheduled this Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. service. The children will be singing a special song during the service.

Toiletry Drive: With record heat in south Florida, it is time to provide our St. George’s patrons with some hygiene items. We will bring the drug store to church this Sunday and Sunday the 16th. The Outreach Committee will provide 10 hygiene items and a reusable tote bag for you to “purchase” for a St. George’s patron. Simply pay $10, pick up a bag, and walk down the table placing the items in the bag. This ensures each patron will get the same items. If you would like to help staff our little store or have any questions, please call or text Joyce at 561-312-2719.

Vestry meeting is scheduled on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.

Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, June 16^th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers. This will be for those who are grieving and would like special prayers. It is also open to non-parishioners.

All Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayers 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.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Michelle Farrar, Riley Bresnahan, Ava Wolliston, Leila South, Sally Frenz, Shelley Baranowski, Jeff Anderson. For anniversary celebrations: Michele and Vince Bianco, Cynthia and Clive Thompson. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 24, 2024

May 26, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 24^th – Bishop McGregor

This week I attended the annual diocesan clergy conference about congregational development. The primary focus is to grow a healthy congregation. One of the models they shared with us was regarding the Benedictine Life. Its premise is that there are three components of a good spiritual life. First, one must have stability in his or her life. It’s about having balance and rhythm in one’s life and community (St. David’s). Secondly, it’s also about obedience. It’s not necessarily about obeying as one understands it in the English language but rather from the Latin word (Obedir) which means to listen. One is to listen to God and listen to his people (community). The third component is the Conversion of Life. Ultimately, it’s about one’s conversion and renewal to Christ. But in order to get there, one has to make significant choices at the moment of change.

What does this mean for me and you at St. David’s in the Pines? In order for us to have a good spiritual life, it means that we need to make space for balance and rhythms in our lives and to listen to God and others while making significant choices which bring about change for each other and for the community. One recent example is that we started a healing service last Sunday (third Sunday of each month). We had approximately 40 people in attendance, more than what we anticipated. It was an amazing time: starting out with the healing litany, calling on the Holy Spirit, praying for one’s self and for others, laying hands on others, listening to God, worshiping God, anointing with oil and providing space for God. The healing team didn’t want to leave because of the God’s presence was vivid and real.

And it’s true! Why would we want to leave the Presence of the One who loves us most deeply? Thanks be to God for the comfort of the Holy Spirit and the promise that God is with us everywhere, all the time.

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 ECW. Next week will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.

St. David’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Village Walk Town Center Club, located at 2500 Village Walk Circle, Wellington. The theme is Black and White Masquerade with Music through the Decades. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $100 per person which includes an open bar. Tickets are now on sale. For more information, please contact Dennis Wright at 203-482-5079, Laurie Cohen at 561-262-9898, or Yvonne Elliott at the church office 561-793-1976. If you would like to make a donation or become a sponsor for this event, please clink on the attached link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLd4uoT4z0mwo2vhgdK5fR8f4sSGXU0M/view?usp=drive_link

The men have been asked to donate a breakfast basket for the dinner dance. If you would like to donate, please contact Jim McKeown at 561-254-3873 or email at Jimckeown@comcast.net by June 9^th.

ECW will be having a tour of The Bulk Candy Store, 235 N. Jog Road on Saturday, June 1^st at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at Hilary’s. A sign-up sheet will be on the credenza in the narthex. Limited 15 people cost is $10.00 paid to Linda McKeown by May 30^th. Open to everyone, including children.

The Book of Common Prayer. Bishop Todd will be having three (3) informational classes on the Book of Common Prayer. The first one will be on Sunday, June 2^nd at 11:30 a.m. in the church. The following classes will be on Sunday, July 28^th and Sunday, August 4^th. All are invited.

Vestry Meeting is scheduled on Sunday, June 9th at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom. Snacks will be served. Bring your Bible.

Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled on Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.

Women’s Bible Study is on recess until Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayers 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.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Bishop Curry, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Grace, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Jay Webber, Alice Valderrama, Nicole Thompson. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 17, 2024

May 21, 2024/in Weekly Message /by Marie H

WEEKLY MESSAGE – May 17^th – Bishop McGregor

Happy Pentecost

The word “Pentecost” is Greek, meaning fifty, reflecting the fifty-day countdown after Easter. It is one of three great Jewish pilgrimage festivals (the others being Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles). Pentecost is also known as the Feast of Harvest or Feast of Weeks (seven weeks after the Passover). It was a time when the people thanked God for the giving of their harvest. In this case it was first fruits of the harvest.

After the temple was destroyed in 70 AD, the Jews changed this celebration to focus more on the giving of the Torah (the first five books of the temple.

For us Christians, Pentecost is a major feast for us as we thank God for giving us the Holy Spirit which dwells within every Christian. Secondly, we celebrate Pentecost as the inauguration of the Church’s mission in the world. Empowered by the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are to go out into our neighborhoods and the wider world; Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth, witnessing to the risen Christ.

What does witnessing look like for you in your neighborhood? In your county? In your world?

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 Daughters of the King. Next week will be hosted by the ECW.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, May 25^th 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 – even if you lose! Honestly, where are you going to find that?! Hope to see you there!

Choral Evensong is scheduled this Sunday, May 19th at 4:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

A Healing Service to be held on the 3^rd Sunday of every month in the church starting this Sunday immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service. This will be for those who are grieving and would like special prayers. It is also open to non-parishioners.

St. David’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Village Walk Town Center Club, located at 2500 Village Walk Circle, Wellington. The theme is Black and White Masquerade with Music through the Decades. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $100 per person which includes an open bar. Tickets are now on sale. For more information and tickets, please contact Dennis Wright at 203-482-5079, Laurie Cohen at 561-262-9898, or Yvonne Elliott at the church office 561-793-1976.

The men have been asked to donate a breakfast basket for the dinner dance. If you would like to donate, please contact Jim McKeown at 561-254-3873 or email at Jimckeown@comcast.net by June 9^th.

The Youth Group and Acolyte Breakfast is scheduled this Sunday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. There will be a Burger Social (at either BurgerFi or Five Guys) on Sunday, May 26^th after the 10:00 a.m. service to kick off the summer!

Bible Study Group meets at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.

Women’s Bible Study is on recess until Sunday, September 8^th.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 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.

LEASE PRAY. For the sick: Audley, Bernadette, Bishop Curry, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Grace, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Andrew Elmore, Denise Wilson, Virginia Barley-Brabham, Debra Gonzalez, Jordyn Beresford. For anniversary celebration: Laurie and Irwin Cohen. 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, John Webber – Junior Warden, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.