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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

WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 10, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 10th – Fr. Cederberg

It’s been said that the youth are the future of the church. That’s true, but only partially. Youth are not only the future, but they are also with us now. Now, today, they bring their gifts of energy and curiosity that many of us older ones have forgotten. They ask the questions of a new generation. Questions that challenge our old ways of thinking. Questions that we need to honor for the health of the church today. There was a reason that Jesus held up children as our examples to emulate. Children are our teachers. They help us to grow. They show us how to trust. This coming Sunday is Youth Sunday. The youth are planning the service and participating in leading it. They are also hosting a picnic for everyone afterwards. It is a stretch for them as they learn how to step into the mantle of leadership. Come and look forward to being blessed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Senior Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, November 11th at 12:00 noon in the parish hall. Please being a sandwich. Soup and dessert will be provided. Sing a long after lunch.

St. David’s Annual BBQ & Family Picnic is scheduled this Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. mass. Please join us in fellowship for good food, games, a bounce house and balloon animals for the kids.

SaveAround Coupon books will be sold at the picnic on Sunday. These are a fundraiser sold by the Day School’s PTO and are a great Christmas gift. Books are $25 each. Please bring check, cash, or you can pay by Zelle to: st.davidspto01@gmail.com. See samples of the coupons at : https://issuu.com/savearound/docs/palm_beach_fl

Next week’s Hospitality Hour will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.

The Youth Group will be running the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 12th.

Holy Eucharist will resume on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

Greeters meeting is scheduled on Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the church.

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 anyone is interested 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 10 a.m. 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 10 a.m. service. To confirm your spot, please email Katiewaters@hotmail.com by Sunday, February 25th.

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

There is no Youth Group Bible Study or Women’s Bible Study on Sunday.

Sunday school is available every week at the 10am service for children ages 3 and up. Please contact katiewaters@hotmail.com for more details.

Forward Day by Day brochures are now available in the narthex. Large print 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: Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Jim, Joaquin, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shirley, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Cynthia Thompson, Kimberly Gardner, Claudette Wray, Predrag Maksimovic, Oliver Schubert, Yvonne Elliott, Jerry Frenz.

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 – November 3, 2023

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The celebration for this coming Sunday, and actually always November 1st, is the celebration of All Saints.  It is a day when we celebrate all of us as saints, and not just the big named ones that lived in the past.  I have to say, though, that if we think about it that way we run the danger of missing the point.  It isn’t about all of the people, big and small, that have lived saintly lives.  Rather it is about the miracle of what Christ has done in and through us.  All saints, no matter how famous, have glaring imperfections.  Peter denied the Lord when it counted.  Paul was a violent persecutor of the church.  All of us, in our honest moments, know just how very far we fall from the goals we set for ourselves.  What is amazing is that God chooses us, and uses us, to reveal his love and grace.  Together we are an incredible explosion of color, shining his light and glory into the world.  How beautiful!  How amazing!  How wonderful to be a part of it all!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints will be held today Sunday, November 5th at 4:00 p.m.

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 ECW.
Holy Eucharist will resume on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. starting on November 7th.

Senior Luncheon is scheduled on Saturday, November 11th at 12:00 noon in the parish hall.  Please being a sandwich.  Soup and dessert will be provided.  Sing a long after lunch.  Sign-up sheet will be on the credenza in the narthex.

St. David’s Annual BBQ & Family Picnic is scheduled on Sunday, November 12th after the 10:00 a.m. mass.  Please join us in fellowship for good food, games, a bounce house and balloon animals for the kids.  Volunteers please text Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978 for more information.

Youth Group is available for 6th – 12th grade students. Bible Study will be held on Sunday, November 5th at 10:30 a.m. in the school classroom. The Youth Group will have a Youth Run Mass next week, Sunday, November 12th at the 10:00 a.m. service. Questions or wanting to get involved?  Please contact Alison Buechner at 561-801-3105 or abuechner360@gmail.com.

Home Communion Training. If you are interested in joining our team of parishioners who will deliver communion to the homebound of our parish, please join us for training on Sunday, November 19th at 9:00 a.m.  Father Todd will explain the process to us and you can get all your questions answered. This is open to call adult parishioners.  Thank you, Joyce Parker 561-312-2719.

No Bible Study today.  

No Women’s Bible Study today.

Greeters meeting is scheduled on Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the church.

Sunday school Acknowledgement. Thank you to our volunteer teacher this week: Haley Schroeder.  Sunday school is available every week at the 10am service for children ages 3 and up.  Please contact katiewaters@hotmail.com for more details.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now 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:  Amanda, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Jim, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shirley, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Dennis South, Judy Devonish, Katherine Gonzalez, Hannah Gardner, Desmond Chambers, Cecil Wray.

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 – October 20th, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 27th – Fr. Cederberg

Costumes.  Masks.  Little Power Rangers and princesses making their way through neighborhoods with the universal appeal “Trick or Treat”!  While for some Halloween is an exalting of darkness and death, for others it is an opportunity for celebration and role play.  Psychologists tell us that children dressing up and playing a character is an important part of learning what role they want to play in a challenging and often frightening world.  To dress up as a princess or a ninja warrior is a way for them to enter imaginatively into the universal fight between light and darkness, good and evil.  Adults, too, need to play with different roles to see which ones fit best the person they are trying to become.  That is what St. Paul is inviting when he tells us to “clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ”.  (Rom. 13:14).  It may take a good deal of imagination, and maybe even play, to figure out what that means in our very challenging world, and yet that is the path to our growth.  A good thing to think and pray about as we anticipate that knock on the door Halloween night.  What costume am I wearing?

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bunco is tomorrow Saturday, October 28th at 6pm. Halloween costumes are encouraged.

Halloween Service.  Children to wear their Halloween costumes to church this Sunday, October 29 for a blessing.

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 Maria Scher.  We will celebrate Grace Hadicke and her daughter Cindy Hernandez who are moving to North Carolina after 23 years with St. David’s.  Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

Altar Guild training for new members and refresher for current members is scheduled on Saturday, November 4th at 10:00 a.m.

ECW monthly meeting is scheduled on Saturday, November 4th at 11:15 a.m. followed by a luncheon at Hilary’s in Royal Palm Beach.

All Saints service will be scheduled on Sunday, November 5th at 9:00 a.m.  We will celebrate our unity with one service.

A Service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints will be held on Sunday, November 5th at 4:00 pm.

Caribbean Sunday.  Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put on a beautiful Caribbean Sunday service.  The food and decorations were all beautiful as well as the service itself with the steel pan music.

St. David’s Annual BBQ & Family Picnic is scheduled on Sunday, November 12th after the 10:00 a.m. mass.  Please join us in fellowship for good food, games, a bounce house and balloon animals for the kids.  Volunteers please text Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978 for more information.

Youth Group is available for 6th – 12th grade students.  Bible Study will be held on November 5th at 10:30 a.m. in the school classroom. The Youth Group will have a Youth Run Mass on November 12th at the 10:00 a.m. service. Questions or want to get involved? Please contact Alison Buechner at 561-801-3105 or abuechner360@gmail.com

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

Women’s Bible Study on Sundays is scheduled today at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room. No Women’s Bible Study on Sunday, November 5th.

Holy Eucharist will resume on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. starting on November 7th.

Sunday school Acknowledgement: Thank you to our volunteer teachers this week: Danielle Brown and Jill Artim.  Sunday school is available every week at the 10am service for children ages 3 and up.  Please contact katiewaters@hotmail.com for more details.

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

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.

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:  Amanda, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Jim, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Shirley, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Rose Lewis, Gregory Gingery, Zoe Chung, Jean-Rene Guilluame, Karen Brown.  For anniversary celebration:  Sherry and Jim Richardson.

WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 20th, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 20th – Fr. Cederberg

I am so pleased.  A couple of our kids here at St. David’s have given me pictures that they have drawn.  It reminds me of how we imitate our Creator when we create something ourselves.  Sometimes it’s a piece of art.  Sometimes it’s singing a song or designing a room.  My wife is a great cook, and she loves to bake or try out challenging recipes.  The world can force us into a repetitive mold in which we keep doing things simply because they need to get done.  That’s responsible, good and faithful.  And yet, there is something more inside of us that craves expression.  We want to see the colorful, the curious, even the silly.  We need to give ourselves permission to express it.  When we do, even mundane, repetitive tasks become more interesting.  And that’s not an accident.  The desire to be creative is a God-given yearning.  Let’s find ways to express it.  Want to sketch?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Caribbean Sunday is scheduled this Sunday, October 22nd at the 10:00 a.m. service.  The Venerable Hal Hurley, Archdeacon for African Descent Ministries at the Diocesan Office will be our guest preacher, and The Rev. Sonley Joseph will be our celebrant.  Please join us for a Caribbean reception immediately after the service.  Steel Pan Music by The Silverbirds.

Bunco is scheduled this Saturday, October 28th.  Come in Halloween costume as we will be having a BEST DRESSED prize for one adult and one child!  $10/person to play! Bring a dish and invite your family and friends!  Childcare will be available in the Sunday schoolroom as well!

Hospitality Hour on Sunday, October 29th is scheduled immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service and will be hosted by Maria Scher.

Halloween Costumes.  Children to wear their Halloween costumes to church this Sunday, October 29th for a blessing.

ECW collected 655 food items for CROS Charity.  Thank you St. David’s for your generosity.  ECW Fall Food Drive thanks you!

Acolytes Training is scheduled on Sunday, October 29th.  The training will be in the church at 9:00 a.m.

All Saints service will be scheduled on Sunday, November 5th at 9:00 a.m.  We will celebrate our unity with one service.

Evensong is scheduled on Sunday, November 5th at 4:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist will resume on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. starting on November 7th.

St. David’s Annual BBQ & Family Picnic is scheduled on Sunday, November 12th after the 10:00 a.m. mass.  Please join us in fellowship for good food, games, a bounce house and balloon animals for the kids.  Volunteers please text Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978 for more information.

Youth Group is available for 6th – 12th grade students. We will be having Bible Study this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom. The Youth Group will have a sign-up sheet to participate in the Youth Run Mass on November 12th at the 10:00 a.m. service. To find out more, get involved, or to sign up, please contact Alison Buechner at abuechner360@gmail.com

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

No Women’s Bible Study scheduled for this Sunday.

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.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex.  Large print 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:  Alison, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Faith, Jim, Joaquin, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Predrag, Robin, Shirley, Violet.   For birthday celebrations:  Violet Henry, Fay Ishmael, Henry Marshall.  For anniversary celebration:  Everald and Phyllis Thomas.

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 – October 13th, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 15th – Fr. Cederberg

We know in our gut that violence is wrong, don’t we?  We recoil from it.  We are repulsed by it.  In our heart of hearts we know that we are made in the image of God, and that everyone needs to be treated with respect and dignity.  That’s why the events of this past weekend in Israel are so very troubling.  I believe that in our repulsion we echo the passion of Christ when he, too, is repulsed by the degrading of the innocent and in the taking of human life.  So we turn those emotions and tears into prayers to him, knowing that even though we may feel powerless, he is powerful.  He hears the cry of those suffering, and is working to bring an end to violence and healing to the wounded.  Let us never give up empathizing with those who suffer.  Let us never give up caring.  Let us never give up helping in very tangible ways those whom God has called us to serve.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ECW Fall Food Drive is scheduled today Sunday, October 15th.  CROS Charity is asking for mac and cheese, peanut butter and cans of meat.  Please drop off your donations in the car outside on your way into church.  We collected 415 food items last Sunday.  Thank you!

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 immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King.  We will welcome our newcomers with a special cake.   Next week Sunday will be hosted by the Caribbean Planning Committee.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, October 28th.  Come in Halloween costume as we will be having a BEST DRESSED prize for one adult and one child!  $10/person to play! Bring a dish and invite your family and friends!  Childcare will be available in the Sunday schoolroom as well!

Acolytes and Eucharistic Ministers Training is scheduled on Sunday, October 29th.  The training will be in the church at 9:00 a.m. for Acolytes and 11:00 a.m. for Eucharistic Ministers.

Caribbean Sunday is scheduled on Sunday, October 22nd at the 10:00 a.m. service.  The Venerable Hal Hurley, Archdeacon for African Descent Ministries at the Diocesan Office will be our guest preacher, and The Rev. Sonley Joseph will be our celebrant.  Please join us for a Caribbean reception immediately after the service.  Steel Pan Music by The Silverbirds.

All Saints service will be scheduled on Sunday, November 5th at 9:00 a.m.  We will celebrate our unity with one service.

Holy Eucharist will resume on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. starting on November 7th.

St. David’s Annual BBQ & Family Picnic is scheduled on Sunday, November 12th after the 10:00 a.m. mass.  Please join us in fellowship for good food, games, a bounce house and balloon animals for the kids.  Volunteers please text Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978 for more information.

Youth Group is available for 6th – 12th grade students. Bible Study is scheduled this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom. The Youth Group will have a sign-up sheet to participate in the Youth Run Mass on November 12th at the 10:00 a.m. service. To find out more, get involved, or to sign up, please contact Alison Buechner at abuechner360@gmail.com

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

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

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.

Forward Day by Day brochures for the next quarter are now available in the narthex.  Also available in large print. 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:  Adrian, Alice, Annette, Barbara, Beatrice, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Chester, Cynthia, David, Dee, Diana, Dolores, Donna, Dorothy, Doris, Doug, Dudley, Emily, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Manuel, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Pearl, Predrag, Rachel, Robin, Ron, Scott, Sharon, Shelly, Shirley, Steve, Sue, Susan, Theresa, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody.   For the departed:  John Bobo.  For birthday celebrations:  Laurie Cohen, Theo Falco, Yvonne Wolliston, Aaron Harvey-Chung.  For anniversary celebration:  Robert and Theresa Falotico.  For Bethany and the birth of her son Andrew.

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 – October 6th, 2023

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 6th – Fr. Cederberg

When was the last time you looked at your hands? I mean, really looked at them. I notice that mine have changed over the years. They look a bit weathered. There are some spots that didn’t used to be there. There’s a scar where I slashed my thumb with a sharp knife while cutting a pineapple for my newlywed wife. And there’s a wedding ring that I don’t think I could get off. What is most amazing about these hands, however, is that God wants to use them. What an amazing idea. The infinite God of the universe wants to use my hands, your hands, to do his work in the world. As Mother Theresa said, “he has no hands but ours.” Perhaps it’s a good thing to slow down, take a good look at our hands, and offer them up to God, inviting him to use them however he’d like. Sounds like an invitation to adventure to me.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Congregation. We will thank our Bible and Book Study group leaders with a special cake. Next week Sunday, October 15th will be hosted by the Daughters of the King to welcome newcomers.

ECW Fall Food Drive is scheduled on Sundays, October 8th and 15th. CROS Charity is asking for mac and cheese, peanut butter and cans of meat. Please drop off your donations in the car outside on your way into church.

Caribbean Sunday is scheduled on Sunday, October 22nd at the 10:00 a.m. service. The Venerable Hal Hurley, Archdeacon at the Diocesan Office will be our guest preacher, and The Rev. Sonley Joseph will be our celebrant. Please join us for a Caribbean reception immediately after the service. Steel Pan Music by The Silverbirds.

All Saints service will be scheduled on Sunday, November 5th. We will celebrate our unity with one service starting at 9:00 a.m.

Youth Group is available for 6th – 12th grade students. We will be having Bible Study today at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom. The Youth Group will have a sign-up sheet to participate in an upcoming Youth Run Mass on November 12th at the 10:00 a.m. service. To find out more, get involved, or to sign up, please contact Alison Buechner at abuechner360@gmail.com

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

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

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.

Forward Day by Day brochures are now 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: Adrian, Alice, Annette, Barbara, Beatrice, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Chester, Cynthia, David, Dee, Diana, Dolores, Donna, Dorothy, Doris, Doug, Dudley, Emily, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Pearl, Predrag, Rachel, Robin, Ron, Rosie, Scott, Sharon, Shelly, Shirley, Steve, Sue, Susan, Theresa, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody. For birthday celebrations: Laurel Coore, Carolyn Schmiedl, Jean DeLeon, Joanna Morlu, Graig Carlson, Judy Bennett. For our expectant mother: Bethany.

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.