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WEEKLY MESSAGE – February 2, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – February 2nd– Fr. Cederberg

One of the things that was central to the ministry of Jesus was healing.  We may struggle with what that means in our day of hospitals, doctor’s offices and emergency rooms, but it is clear that healing was important to him.  A sick child, a hemorrhaging older woman, or an outcast leper, they all attracted the touch of Jesus.
We might get spooked off from the idea of religion and healing from stories of faith healers and Pentecostal extremists, yet wherever the church has gone through history healing has always been central.  Why do we give thanks to God for the food and yet fail give thanks to God when we are healed?  Are doctors and hospitals not a part of God’s healing plan?  Were antibiotics not the result of his inspiration?
Next time you go to the doctor, remember to say a prayer for your healing.  And when the healing happens, pause to give God thanks.  He’s in the healing business!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total Debt:  $94,000.00.  Total Balance:  $22,898.00.

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 Vestry.  Next week will be hosted by the Congregation over 50 years.  We will have a cake to say thank you to the Daughters of the King for their service to the church family.

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

Women’s Bible Study is scheduled on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Mark Room.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled this Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Blood Drive:  OneBlood will be at St. David’s this Sunday.  Please eat a good breakfast and drink lots of water and plan to donate. There is a nationwide blood shortage emergency. Your donation is critically important.  I can guarantee that you will save or gratefully improve someone’s life. Thank you. Joyce Parker 561-312-2719.

A Memorial Service for Laurie Cohen’s father The Rev. Samuel James “Jim” Stilwell will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

“Souper Bowl” is on Sunday, February 11th.  We are collecting cans of soup starting today and Sunday, February 11th.  Support your favorite team by donating cans or packages of soup or other non-perishable food and place it in the bin for either the 49ers or Chiefs to vote for the winner.

St. Jude’s Trikeathon is scheduled on Friday, February 9th sponsored by St. David’s Day School.  We are collecting cash or check donations at the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services this Sunday.

ECW meeting is scheduled on Saturday, February 10th at 11:15 a.m. followed by lunch at Duffy’s on Crestwood.  Please RSVP to Linda McKeown at llmckeown51@comcast.net, or 561-254-3902 by February 9th.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 13th at 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.  Please join us for pancakes, sausages and beverages. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for 10 years and under.  Tickets will be on sale this Sunday and also on Sunday, February 11th after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services.  Please wear your costume mask.

First Communion will be held on March 24th at the 10 a.m. service. Please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com for more details. Families need to be registered by February 25th.

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

Ash Wednesday Services:  February 14th at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Forward Day by Day Brochures for the next quarter is available in the narthex.  Donation $3.00.
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, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Frances, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet, Yvonne.  For birthday celebrations: Jenifer Elmore, Maeve Blodgett, Yvonne Wright, James McKeown, Rohan Wolliston. For anniversary celebration:Desmond and Ann Chambers.  For our expectant mother:Shay.

Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, John Webber – Junior Warden, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, Joyce Parker, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – January 26, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – January 26th – Fr. Cederberg

USA Today this week carried the story of a young college student who boarded a 3:00am train in Carbondale, Illinois, bound for Chicago; a 330 mile trip.  As might be imagined, she was so tired she fell asleep.  While she slept the train reached its destination, all of the other passengers disembarked, and she slept on as the train made its way to the train yard for maintenance.  When she finally awoke it was four hours later finding herself alone and locked in a dark and ominously quiet train.  Fortunately, she had a cell phone and was able to contact her mother who reached out to the authorities who finally were able to find and release her.
What a harrowing experience!  I can’t imagine how she felt.  Two lessons emerge from it for me.  First, how important it is to stay awake.  Life moves on, and it is important to stay attentive to what is happening around us.  God is on the move, and we have to be prepared to get on and off at the right stop.
But it also raises another question for leaders.  Are there times when some of the people God has given us have “fallen asleep”?  Maybe they are exhausted from the journey.  Maybe their bodies are sick or weak.  Maybe they are preoccupied with other challenges or distractions.  Are we attentive to them?  The steward on the train certainly didn’t do his or her duty to make sure that the train was empty at the final stop.  Someone easily could have had a health crisis and the steward would not even have noticed.  They clearly missed someone who needed them.
How attentive am I to the people in my life?  Are they somehow in need and I am too distracted to notice?  Not everyone is able or willing to ask for help.  They may not even know they could ask.  Am I aware enough to notice them?  When is the last time I checked on them?  Good questions for our prayers.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled this Sunday, January 28th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the Parish Hall.  Reports of parish ministries and programs, and presentation of 2023 financial statements.  Refreshments will be served.

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Balance due $25,551.00.

Search Committee Members.  Please pray for the search committee members Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray during the process of selecting a new rector.

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.

New Members.   Marie Hogan will be taking photos on Sunday, January 28th of people who are new to the parish since October, 2023.    Please see her on the sidewalk for a quick photo for our bulletin board before the 10:00 a.m. service.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the ECW.  Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

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

No Women’s Bible Study meeting this Sunday.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 4th.

ECW Trip on Saturday, February 3rd to the Morakami Museum & Gardens orchid workshop and lunch.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is on February 13th at 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.  Please join us for pancakes, sausages and beverages. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for 10 years and under.  Tickets will be on sale starting this Sunday after the 8:00 a.m. service and before the 10:00 a.m. service.  Please wear your costume mask.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m.  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!

Blood Drive:  OneBlood will be at St. David’s on Sunday, February 4th. Please eat a good breakfast and drink lots of water and plan to donate. There is a nationwide blood shortage emergency. Your donation is critically important.

St. Jude’s Trikeathon is scheduled on February 9th sponsored by St. David’s Day School.  We will be collecting cash or check donations starting Sunday, February 4th at both services.

“Souper Bowl” is on Sunday, February 11th.  We are collecting cans of soup this Sunday, January 28th.  Support your favorite team by donating cans or packages of soup or other non-perishable food for the team of your choice.  Thanks for your support.  Linda McKeown.

Ash Wednesday Services:  February 14th at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service for Laurie Cohen’s Father Samuel James “Jim” Stilwell will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

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

Forward Day by Day Brochures for the next quarter is available in the narthex.  Large print is also available.  Donation $3.00.

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, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Grace, Heather, Jameson, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebrations: Millicent Thompson, Shelley Blodgett, William Blodgett, Tom Parker, Pat Lorde.  For anniversary celebration:  Tom and Joyce Parker.    For our expectant mother:  Shay.

Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, John Webber – Junior Warden, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, Joyce Parker, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – January 19, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE– January 19th – Fr. Cederberg
The lessons this time of year all have to do with responding to the call of Jesus. Fishermen are cleaning their nets by the side of the water. Jesus comes by and calls them, and they leave them behind to follow him. Extraordinary! Why would someone who is living an ordinary, seemingly productive and happy life, leave it all behind to follow a roaming preacher like Jesus? They must have seen something that made it worth the surrender, worth the risk. Something tugged at them from the inside.
And what about us? Why do we choose to follow Jesus? There are plenty of other things that could keep us busy. I could play more golf or tennis. I could spend more time with friends. Why do we choose to surrender some things to follow him? What is the tug inside me? Where does my heart lead me? Does it lead me to do more? All good questions to be pondering this season of the year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debt Reduction: Total debt: $94,000.00. Total balance: $39,663.00.
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 Daughters of the King. Next week will be hosted by the ECW.
Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled on Sundays in the Sunday school classroom.
Women’s Bible Study is scheduled on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
DOK Meet and Greet Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, January 20th at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled on Sunday, January 21st at 9:00 a.m.
Church Grounds Clean Up is scheduled on Saturday, January 27th at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon followed with lunch.
Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m. 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!
Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled on Sunday, January 28th after the 10:00 a.m. service. Reports of parish ministries and programs, and presentation of 2023 financial statements.
Blood Drive: OneBlood will be at St. David’s on Sunday, February 4th. Please eat a good breakfast and drink lots of water and plan to donate. There is a nationwide blood shortage emergency. Your donation is critically important. Thank you. Joyce Parker 561-312-2719.
ECW Trip on Saturday, February 3rd to the Morakami Museum & Gardens orchid workshop and lunch.
Souper Bowl and St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon. We are collecting donations on February 4th.
A Memorial Service for Laurie Cohen’s Father Samuel James “Jim” Stilwell will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens.
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m.
Forward Day by Day Brochures for the next quarter is available in the narthex. Large print is also available. Donation $3.00.
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, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Sera Peat, Caleb Brown, Carly LaBorde, Dennis Amiel, Tanya Low, Maksim Goya. For our expectant mother: Shay.
Vestry Members: Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, John Webber – Junior Warden, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, Joyce Parker, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – January 12, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – January 12th – Fr. Cederberg
I’m not much of a poet, but every once in a while something pops up in me that I find helpful.  Now that we have gotten through the bustle of the holidays it is a good time to catch up with ourselves and ask how we are doing.  How would you go about answering that question?
                                                                           FRIEND
Let me sit still, and ponder just a bit.  I had the remote, with a button under my finger, but I set it down.  My eye then snatched by the titles of books long neglected.  I’ve been wanting to get to them, but nope. Not now.  I have another string to follow, a voice that wants a minute.  The voice of God, through Spirit slight and quiet?  Maybe.  Memories of the past, dangling for attention?  Perhaps.  Or just a voice in me, a friend deep inside.  It whispers.  Timid.  Easy to overlook.  Easy to bumble past, moving on to something else “pressing”.   So I pour a cup of earl grey, and settle into an easy chair by a window that brings light.  And I hold the cup with both hands, feeling its warmth and breathing its steam.  And then, finally, I say, “Speak, Friend.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected:  $39,460.00.
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 parishioners 50 years and under.  Please come and bring a dish and help serve and clean up.  We will have a cake to thank the Altar Guild for their service to the church.  Next week will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.
 
Vestry Meeting with Canon Montgomery will be held on Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.
DOK Meet and Greet scheduled on Saturday, January 20th at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m.  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!
 
Church Grounds Clean-Up is scheduled on Saturday, January 27th at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Volunteers are needed to help with the clean-up.  Lunch will be provided.
 
Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled on Sunday, January 28th after the 10:00 a.m. service.  Reports of parish ministries and programs, and presentation of 2023 financial statements.
Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled on Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.
Women’s Bible Study is scheduled on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Blood Drive:  OneBlood will be at St. David’s on Sunday, February 4th. Please eat a good breakfast and drink lots of water and plan to donate. There is a nationwide blood shortage emergency. Your donation is critically important.  I can guarantee that you will save or gratefully improve someone’s life. Thank you. Joyce Parker 561-312-2719.
A Memorial Service for Laurie Cohen’s father Samuel James “Jim” Stilwell, will be held on Saturday, February 17th at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens.
 
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.
Tuesdays:  Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m.
Forward Day by Day Brochures for the next quarter are in the narthex.  Donation S3.00
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, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebrations: Margie Sandell, David Michaels, Barbara Hastings-Griffin.  For our expectant mother:Shay.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – January 5, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – January 5th – Fr. Cederberg

I have always been fascinated by the wise men in the Gospel.  They only appear in the gospel of Matthew and are shrouded in mystery.  Today astrology, or the reading of the stars, is disregarded as junk science.  During the days of Jesus people believed it was the secret to understanding what God was doing in events on earth.  What I find amazing is that God used even the crude junk science of their day to bring them to Jesus.  What a wonderful gift!  I often wonder if God doesn’t often take what I take to be clever, but he knows to be junk, to nevertheless bring me to him.  It is so patient of God.  So rather than trusting in our smart new ideas, let us trust in him, that he will give us what we need, and get to where we need to go.  Trusting of the God who is behind all our mysteries, let’s saddle up and join in the journey of a lifetime.  You never know where he might take us, but you always know that it is going to be very, very good when we get there.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected $39,060.00.

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 Sunday will be hosted by parishioners 50 years and under.  Please come and bring a dish and help serve and clean up.

Church Clean Up.  We need volunteers to help pack up church altar crèche, wreaths, garland after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday.

ECW Quiche Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, January 13th at 12:30 p.m.  Tickets will be on sale after each service on Sunday.  Cost is $10 for lunch and $2.00 for wine.  Wine basket raffle tickets will also be sold after each service.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m.  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!

First Communion will be held on Sunday, March 24th at the 10am service.  To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, February 25th.

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

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

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

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.

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, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebrations: Oswald Lorde, Tracy Jackowski, Russell Pichette, Marie Hogan, David Whiting, Glenn Bresnahan, Linda McKeown, Theodore L’Abbe.  For anniversary celebration: Chris and Dawn LaBorde.  For our expectant mother:  Shay.

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

WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 29, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 29th  – Fr. Cederberg

We call January 1st New Year’s Day.  For the church, however, it is the Feast of the Holy Name.  On this day, eight days after Jesus’ birth, he was circumcised and given the name “Jesus”.  The name Jesus means “The Lord saves”.  In Hebrew it is the same as the name “Joshua”, the leader that brought the wandering children of Israel into the land of promise.  Jesus is the one who brings us all into the new promised land; a place where every tear is dried, and every sorrow healed.  So this year, when you are toasting the coming of the new year, take a moment also to toast the gift of a new life, of a new promised land, that comes through Jesus.  He’s the one leading us there.  Cheers!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected:  $37,800.00.

We welcome Fr. Sonley Joseph this Sunday to be our celebrant and preacher.

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 Maria Scher.  Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars.  Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.

The 9:00 a.m. Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Women’s Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7, 2024.

ECW Meeting scheduled on Saturday, January 6 at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall, followed with lunch at Casa Tequila.  RSVP to Kristi at kristiwlee@comcast.net by Friday, 1/5, if you plan to join us for lunch.
ECW Quiche Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, January 13 at 12:30 p.m.  We will be selling tickets after each service starting on December 31 and on Sunday, January 7.  Cost is $10 for lunch and $2.00 for wine.  Wine basket raffle tickets will be sold at each service.

Baptisms will be held on Sunday, January 7 at the 10 a.m. service.

First Communion will be held on Sunday, March 24 at the 10am service.  To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, February 25th.

Tuesdays:  No Holy Eucharist this week.

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

No Sunday school on January 7, 2024.

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:  Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebrations: Chris Erickson, Thomas Ward, Jeffrey Femenia, Lawrence Logan, Ayden Brown, Jill Artim, Howard Brown, Clive Thompson, Kimberly Carlson, Karen Brown.  For anniversary celebrations: Glenn and Helena Bresnahan, Joseph and Virginia Brabham celebrating their anniversary.  For our expectant mother:  Shay.

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

WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 22, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 22nd  – Fr. Cederberg

How strange it is that God would become human flesh.  Skin and bones.  Eyebrows and toenails.  What has someone infinite like God got to do with such things?  Good question.  Philosophers through the ages have been offended by the idea.  Yet, it all comes down to one thing:  Love.  We have a God who does not want to remain aloof from us, shaking his head at a distance.  We have a God who wants to become like us; to enter into our world of both beauty and heartache.  Perhaps we don’t need to spend so much time trying to understand God.  Perhaps it’s enough to know that he understands us.  A comforting thought.  Merry Christmas!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction:  Total debt $94,000.00.  Total collected:  $34,630.00.

Christmas Services Schedule

                        

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

25th      Monday          Christmas Day    10:00 am

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 today after the service – Hosted by the ECW. Next week will be hosted by Maria Scher.

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars.  Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.

ECW Quiche Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, January 13 at 12:30 p.m.  We will be selling tickets after each service starting on Sundays, December 31 and January 7.  Cost is $10 for lunch and $2.00 for wine.  Wine basket raffle tickets will be sold at each service.

Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7 at 9:00 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study is in recess until Sunday, January 7 at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesdays:  No Holy Eucharist this week.

No Sunday school tjis Sunday.

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:  Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet.  For birthday celebrations: Megan Jacques, Austin Ward, Marianne Davidson.  For anniversary celebrations:  Francis and Joanna Morlu, Tom and Evelyn Medcalf. For our expectant mother: Shay.

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

WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 15, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 17th – Fr. Cederberg

How do you pray? Do you feel like God is working in your prayers?

I mentioned this tool in my sermon last week. I have found it helpful in my own prayer life and know that many others use it daily as well. You might want to give it a try, especially during this Advent season. It is called the Daily Examen. Just follow these simple steps, which can be added on to your regular daily prayer time either in the morning or at night.

1) Become aware of God’s loving presence.

2) Review the events of the day with gratitude.

3) As you go over the day, try to identify the high point and low point of the day.

4) Now offer each to God. Where was God’s love during those events?

5) Is there anything that God might be calling you to do in light of your experience? A phone call to someone forgotten? A word of encouragement? A reward for a job well done?

6) Offer up the coming day, anticipating his presence with you.

God loves talking to us, and showing us just how precious we are to him. Advent is a great time to slow down and let him romance us with his love.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction: Total debt $94,000.00. Total collected: $34,180.00.

Christmas Services Schedule
24th Sunday Christmas Eve 9:00 am, 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm
25th Monday Christmas Day 10:00 am

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 hosted by ECW. Frozen burgers, hotdogs and rolls will be on sale today at the hospitality hour.

St. David’s Holiday Concert is scheduled this Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for our joyous holiday concert! Enjoy musical performances. A reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

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

2024 Offering Envelopes and Calendars. Please pick up your envelope and a calendar in the narthex.

Christmas Flowers. We are collecting donations of $25.00 for Christmas flowers starting this week. Please fill in a form and leave it in the bag on the credenza or put it in the plate. This Sunday is the deadline to submit your request.

Pajama Sunday. Thanks to everyone who donated pajamas for Grandma’s Place. We collected 40 pairs of pajamas.

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

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

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

Advent Bible Study is schedule this Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. As we await the coming of Christ, we will be looking at the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Everyone is encouraged to read and reflect on these passages in Luke throughout the season of Advent.

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

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

Forward Day by Day brochures are available in the narthex. Large print is also available. Donation $3.00.

Sunday’s Worship – We are open for live worship on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. We also “live-stream” our 10 a.m. service.

Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s mass. There are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel. See the links listed below.

Opportunities for Giving – there are several options that safely and efficiently expedite your generous donations: electronic bank transfers or automatic bank transfers via personal accounts or credit/debit cards; personal checks delivered by USPS; and our favorite through joining our giving family online through our website or at https://www.myEoffering.com with our secure vendor Church Envelope Budget Company, who provides you with yearly offering envelopes. Please do NOT leave any envelopes with checks/cash unattended at church mailboxes.

PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Grayson Artim, Victoria Artim, Reagan Bresnahan, Elyssa Beresford, Jorge Gonzalez, Marilyn Perakos, Sherry Richardson, William Jackowski Jr. For our expectant mother: Shay.

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

WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 8, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 10th – Fr. Cederberg

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Services Schedule
                                  

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

25th      Monday          Christmas Day             10:00 am

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

Sunday’s Worship – We are open for live worship on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.  We also “live-stream” our 10 a.m. service.

Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s mass.  There are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel.  See the links listed below.

Opportunities for Giving – there are several options that safely and efficiently expedite your generous donations: electronic bank transfers or automatic bank transfers via personal accounts or credit/debit cards; personal checks delivered by USPS; and our favorite through joining our giving family online through our website or at  https://www.myEoffering.com with our secure vendor Church Envelope Budget Company, who provides you with yearly offering envelopes. Please do NOT leave any envelopes with checks/cash unattended at church mailboxes.

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

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

WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 1, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – December 1st – Fr. Cederberg
The word “advent” means coming into place, or arrival. For the Christian Church that means the arrival of Jesus, who we have been waiting for. So, what do we do while we wait? We prepare. Like getting our house in order before a guest arrives, the season of Advent is a time to get our souls in order for the arrival of our King. It’s a time to clean house, getting rid of things that are unproductive or just taking up room, and adding things that bring beauty and hospitality for our guest. What kinds of things in your soul need to go? What kinds of things need to be brought in? Good things to meditate on as we begin our Advent season of preparation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debt Reduction: Total owed $94,000.00. Total collected $25,280.00 as of 11/26/2023.
Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Vestry. Next week will be hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a dish or beverage to share.
2024 Offertory Envelopes and Calendars. Please pick up your 2024 offertory envelope and a 2024 calendar in the narthex.
Stockings for Stars Christmas Project. We are collecting cash and checks for Stockings for Stars Christmas project for the next two Sundays. Please see Joyce Parker with your donations as you enter the church, or contact her at 561-312-2719.
Christmas Flowers. We are collecting donations of $25.00 for Christmas flowers starting on Sunday. Please fill in a form and leave it in the bag on the credenza or put it in the plate. The deadline is Sunday, December 17th.
Advent Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. As we await the coming of Christ, we will be looking at the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Everyone is encouraged to read and reflect on these passages in Luke throughout the season of Advent.
Youth Bible Study will meet this Sunday at 9am.
Advent Wreaths will be on sale after the 8am and 10am services. The wreaths are $20 and the daily devotional book is $5.
Women’s Bible Study on Sundays is scheduled today at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Holy Eucharist- Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
ECW meeting and banner making is scheduled on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall followed by lunch.
Church cleaning and decorating. Volunteers from the men are needed to help remove Christmas decorations from the attic in the church starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays, December 9th and 16th. Please join us on December 9th for carols, cocoa and cookies in the parish hall at 4:00 p.m. For more details please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902.
Pajama Sunday. We are collecting unwrapped children’s pajamas sizes 5-12 on Sunday, December 10th to be donated to Grandma’s Place. Wear your own PJs if you like.
Wellington Holiday Parade: Sunday, December 10th at 12:00 noon, we will asking $10/vehicle to use our parking lot as well as offering hamburgers and hotdogs for a minimal fee as a fundraiser for our debt reduction efforts.
Sunday School Pageant is scheduled for Sunday, December 17th at the 10:00 a.m. service.
St. David’s Holiday Concert is scheduled on Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for our joyous holiday concert! Enjoy musical performances. A reception to follow in the Parish Hall. A sign-up sheet will be on the credenza for donations.
St. David’s Live Nativity is scheduled on Friday, December 22nd from 6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on three shifts, with short breaks at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. If you would like to participate in the cast or help out in anyway, please contact Jenifer Elmore at jenifer.elmore@gmail.com.
Baptisms will be held on Sunday, January 7th at the 10am service. To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, November 26th.
First Communion will be held on Sunday, March 24th at the 10am service. To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, February 25th.
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. If you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.
Sunday’s Worship – We are open for live worship on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. We also “live-stream” our 10 a.m. service.
Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s mass. There are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel.
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: Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Heather, Jim, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shirley, Tanner, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Katherine Harvey, Justin Valderrama, Hannah Gardner, Riley Gonzalez, Connie Hunter, Nicholas Webber.
Vestry Members: Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Shelley Baranowski, Kenneth Barnett, Helena Bresnahan, John Webber – Junior Warden, Jenifer Elmore, Michel Guillaume, Matthew Hogan, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Joyce Parker, Dennis Wright – Treasurer