WEEKLY MESSAGE – April 5, 2024

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS – April 5th

We welcome the Reverend Charles A. Browning II rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Honolulu, Hawaii as our guest preacher and celebrant this Sunday.
 
Sandwiches for St. George’s:  Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Vestry.  Next week will be hosted by the Youth Group. The congregation is asked to bring a dish or beverage to share.
 
Youth Group Ice Skating is scheduled on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at the Palm Beach Skate Zone.

Vestry Meeting is scheduled on April 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom

Donation to Fortin Center.   Starting this Sunday and on Sunday, April 14, we are collecting packages of new underwear for boys and girls sizes 3, 4, and 5 and pull ups sizes for toddlers and 2 year olds, as well as Pampers sizes newborn to 5, to be donated to Fortin Center in the Glades area.   Thank you for supporting this ministry.

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.

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

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

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom. Snacks will be served.  Bring your Bible.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

PLEASE NOTE:  The date for the Youth Group and Acolyte Breakfast has been changed to Sunday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall and not April 28.

Tuesdays:  No Holy Eucharist this week.

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, Bernadette, Bishop Curry, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Frances, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Emma Erickson, Martha L’Abbe, Cory Waters, Dale Pugliese.  For anniversary celebrations:  Charles and Margie Sandell, Matt and Marie Hogan.  For our expectant mother:  Shay.  For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.
Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, Joyce Parker, John Webber – Junior Warden, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.