Worship His Holy name here at St. David's and every day.
Join us this Sunday for worship services, 8a and 10a
Join us this Sunday for worship services, 8a and 10a
Our Mission Statement: As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to love and serve God and community, committing ourselves to lives of joyful worship, prayer, and the teaching of Scripture.
Take a moment to read the latest issue of the Dovetale to get all the latest information, news, stories and events. From the desk of Fr. Harvey …..
Thanks to everyone who joined us for worship yesterday! You can still see the 10:00 service on our Facebook page. If you prefer a YouTube version, please click here. Thanks also to everyone who was part of our Work Day two Saturdays ago and/or our Auction last Saturday!. Special thanks to Bob Rendrick for the first and Scott Seabury for the second, although I know both of them had a LOT of help. Our Auction raised something like $5000!! This week we mostly have our normal events: Men’s Bible Study tonight (Monday) at 7:00 and on Friday our Healing Eucharist (12:00); Bible Study (1:00); and Contemplative Prayer. The main thing to emphasize is that next Sunday is Pentecost, one of the principal feasts of the Christian year. Please make a special effort to join us for worship that day! Looking ahead, there are a handful of other things to note. Our Tuesday book discussion group is starting a new book: Richard Rohr’s Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality. Our first meeting will be Tuesday May 30 at 4:15 on Zoom. We are planning to offer a Communion Class for children this summer, probably meeting after Church on Sundays. Please let me know if you are interested, and we’ll make sure to find a date that works for everyone We're bringing back Dominoes! The Dominoes crew will meet at Saint David's at 6:00 on the second and fourth Mondays of the month for some fun and fellowship. We will again participate in the Appalachian Trail Ministry this summer. Churches in the Berkshires organize regular “Trail Magic” for hikers. To participate, people wait for hikers in a parking lot, and offer them goodies when they arrive. Our day is Saturday, June 24. If you are interested and haven’t already done so, please let me know. Help Wanted: several of our ministries could use additional help. If you are interested in joining the lawn crew, helping with our gardens (flower or vegetable), or serving as an usher, please let me know. What follows are not Saint David’s things, but are important opportunities in our communities. The Parish Cupboard is sponsoring a Golf Tournament on June 3 at the Saint Anne’s Country Club. This is one of their biggest fundraisers for the year. For more information, please see the flyer on our bulletin board. Two cancer support group events are coming up in our communities. “The Pink Way” is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 17 at 8:30 in School Street Park. (https://www.facebook.com/events/607260087493030) And “Each Moment We’re Alive” is sponsoring a “Canine Fur Cancer Support Walk” on Friday, June 23 from 5:00 to 9:00. (https://eachmomentwerealive.networkforgood.com/events/54505-4th-annual-canines-fur-cancer-support-walk). For more information, please click the links or see printed flyers on our bulletin board. Area Churches are setting up a new Circle of Care for a recently arrived Syrian refugee family. If you are interested in joining the Circle, please let me know and I’ll put you in touch with the right people. On the same general issue, the needs of the Khan family have ebbed but not gone away. Finally, I have been asked to share information about a survey the town of Agawam is doing to get public input on a proposed Housing Production Plan. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete. You can find the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AgawamHousingSurvey. Thanks!! God’s peace and all good to you all!! Fr. Harvey+ |
Schedule for the Week5/22 - 5/28/23
Office Open, Monday-Friday from 11:00 to 1:00 this week
Morning Prayer, Mondays through Fridays at 8:00 AM (Facebook) Compline, Mondays through Fridays at 8:00 PM on Zoom (to log-in, click here; passcode compline) Monday: Men's bible study, 7p Bible study at WCC, 7p Friday: Healing Eucharist 12p Bible Study 1p Contemplative Prayer. 2p Sunday: Holy Eucharist, 8a and 10a NO Sunday School Upcoming EventsScripture as Spirituality, Tuesday May 30 at 4:15on Zoom (1-26)
Parish Cupboard Golf Tournament, Saturday, June 3at St. Anne’s Country Club Church without Walls, Sunday, June 4 at 12:00 at the Parish Cupboard Prison Bible Study, Monday, June 5 at 7:00 at the WCCC Veterans Lunch, Tuesday, June 6 at 11:30 Dominoes, Mondays at 6:00, June 12 and 26 5K Run/Walk to support local people with breast cancer, Saturday, June 17 at 8:30 at School Street Park Father’s Day Celebration, Sunday June 18 after the 10:00 service Women’s Book Group, Sunday June 18 at 11:15in the Community Room (Anxious People, by Fredrick Backman) Canines Fur Cancer Walk, Friday, June 23 from 5:00-9:00 at the Irish Cultural Center Pavilion, West Springfield Appalachian Trail Ministry, Saturday June 24 Church Picnic, Sunday, June 25 at 11:30 Prison Bible Study, Monday, June 26 at 7:00 at the WCCC Other organizations dates and times at St Davids:
Sundays from 1:30 to 5:30 PM: Church of the Last Harvest Mondays from 6:30-8:30 PM: OA Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 PM: Church of the Last Harvest Wednesdays from 6:00 to 10:00: Church of the Last Harvest (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 AM: OA Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 PM: Church of the Last Harvest Fridays from 6:30 to 9:45 PM: Church of the Last Harvest (1st Fridays) Saturdays at 7:00-9:00 PM: Al-Anon Meeting 
Stop by the Clothing Shed located in St David's parking lot to drop off unwanted gently-used clothing items
Check out our Library page for interesting books and recommendations that you are welcome to borrow at any time. Our library is open.
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First Time at Saint David’s?
Our regular services are at 8:00 and 10:00 on Sunday mornings.
At both services, we sing songs, read passages from the Bible, hear a sermon about how the Bible applies to our lives, and celebrate Holy Communion. The service lasts about an hour.
You can follow the service on screens at the front of the Church or else in the red Book of Common Prayer in the pews.
Children are welcome at all services. There is also a nursery available during all services, as well as special children’s programming during the 10:00 service.
After the 10:00 service, please join us for pastries, coffee, and/or juice. We would love to get to know you better!
We have ample parking, and the Church is fully handicapped-accessible.
Praise and worship of our Lord does not end when the service is over. We are all encouraged to go in peace to love and serve the Lord where ever life takes us. Don't miss out on what you deserve: peace, love, and happiness. Come to St. David's where you will find that and more. ALL are welcome, please join us!
St. David's is a place where new friendships are formed and old friendships blossom. Saint David’s is called to be: a caring community of dynamic worship and relevant teaching designed to provide a foundation for our daily lives and to equip believers to serve God in the world.
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to love God; committing ourselves to lives of joyful worship, prayer and the teaching of scripture
The viability of our church can only be sustained with your unending support. St David's offers so much to our parish and to the community through our many projects and ministries. Our parishioners make our church a warm and friendly place to worship, the physical surroundings offer a comfortable and peaceful environment to gather, and Fr. Harvey offers a personal touch in helping us understand the word of the Lord. Please consider making a general donation or a donation to our memorial fund, or our children's ministry. Click on the "Donate" button below, mail a check or put in our collection basket during our services. Thank you in advance for your support.
