Verse of the Week
Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the LORD, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the LORD Almighty.
5 ‘This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’​
Haggai 2:4-5​​
More on this verse in Fr Harvey's Sermon on the Week
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Adding an Event to our Calendar
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From the desk of Fr Harvey …..
​Thanks as always to everyone who joined us for services yesterday! You can still watch the 10:00 service on Facebook. If you prefer a YouTube version, please click here.
 
The big event for this week is not happening at Saint David’s. Our Diocese will gather in Convention on Friday, and then reconvene on Saturday to elect our next Bishop. That means, among other things, that our Friday events will NOT happen this week. We’ll be back at it on November 21.
 
That makes the schedule at Saint David’s pretty simple. The Men’s Bible Study meets tonight at 6:00. No Friday events. On Sunday we’ll have services of Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00, with Sunday School meeting during the 10:00 service. Afterwards, we’ll have Coffee Hour and the Women’s Book Group at 11:15.
 
Looking ahead, our Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, November 22. If you have gently used Christmas/winter décor items to donate, please see Virginia Ventulett. If you are willing to help with baked goods, please see Dixie Lauzon or Valerie Clapp. And if you are willing to contribute to the lottery tree of scratch tickets, please Kim Kozik. Kim needs them by November 16. Thanks!!
 
A few other things: The first, Jammie Jingle, is a repeat from last year. Agawam’s Town Nurse collects children’s pajamas (all sizes) for needy children in our area. All donations will go to DCF-Shriners, the Ronald McDonald House, and CHD. You can drop your donations off at Church. For more information, please contact Dixie Lauzon.
 
We are in the process of expanding our online ministry. We have been livestreaming services of Morning Prayer on our Facebook page every Thursday and Friday at 8:00. A Lawrence House Intern at our Cathedral is now streaming MP on our Facebook page on Mondays, and the Rev. Elle from Saint Mark’s will be streaming on our Facebook page on Tuesdays. We hope soon to add an online service on Wednesday to round out the week!
 
Finally, we are beginning our 2026 Stewardship Campaign and Pledge Drive. Be on the lookout for more information in the next few weeks. We’ll dedicate our Pledges on Commitment Sunday—December 7.
 
Thanks!! God’s peace and all good to you all!!

Schedule for the Week
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11/10 - 11/16/25
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Office Hours, Monday-Friday from 11:00 to 1:00
Morning Prayer, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8:00 AM (Facebook)
Compline, Mondays through Wednesdays at 8:00 PM on Zoom
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Sunday: 
Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00
Sunday School at 10:00
Coffee Hour at 11:15
Women's Book Group 11:15

Big Blue Drop-in Center

More volunteers needed to join our ranks. If you’re interested, contact Jeanne Conrad at 413 348-2180 to learn more or to make plans to visit and see if it’s right for you!
Monetary donations to subsidize the costs to keep our shelves stocked. You can pay with cash, checks payable to Christ Church Cathedral with DIC in the Memo, or send a Venmo to Jeane Conrad at @Jeanne-Conrad-5

Here’s the list of what we currently need:

1) Unisex sweatpants, sweatshirts & long-sleeved shirts
2) Women’s socks
3) Men’s pants & Jeans: Sizes 32 -44
4) Women’s shoes & sneakers: Sizes 7-10
5) Men’s shoes & sneakers: Sizes 8-11
6) Women’s new underwear: Sizes 5-10
7) Blankets
8) Bottled Water
Congratulations to Beth Kronlund on becoming a member of the Bishop's Chapter of the Order of the Daughter's of the King. "Celebrating 139 years of Service, Prayer, and Evangelism."  ​Pictured below are volunteers for one of their recent projects at the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield.
Volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House
Congratulations to Fr Harvey on becoming the newly- appointed Chaplin for the Daughters of the King!
***Reserve Your Space***
Planning an event?  Baby or wedding shower?  Seasonal Party, birthday party, anniversary? Any occasion where you are in need of a place to celebrate, we are here for you.  Our facility offers a full commercial kitchen, banquet hall that seats 150 people, and smaller rooms to accommodate your needs, whether it be for a few hours, weekly or monthly.  Please inquire by contacting the church or using our convenient rental inquiry form found on our building rental page for pricing and availability.  Space fills up quickly, so be sure to book ahead to ensure you have the perfect date for your special occasion.

Upcoming Events
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Vestry, Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00

Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 22

Tuesday Discussion Group, Tuesday, November 25 at 4:15 on Google Meets (Citizen chapters 7-8)

Jammie Jingle, donations due by November 30

Veterans Lunch, Tuesday, December 2 at 11:30

Pizza and Movie Night for the Kids, Friday December 5 at 6:00 (Klaus)

Commitment Sunday (dedication of Pledge Cards), December 7
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Centennial Supper, Monday December 8 at the Crestview Country Club

Community Events

Saint Peter’s 120th Anniversary Jazz Luncheon, Sunday, October 12 from 1:00-6:00; $100

Alzheimer’s Walk, Sunday October 26 in Holyoke; see Robert Duval for more information or to make a contribution
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Meet and Greet Bishop Candidates, Thursday, November 6 at the Cathedral, 6:00-8:00
Other organizations dates and times at St Davids:
Mondays from 6:30-8:30 PM: OA
Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM: Maranatha Church
Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 AM: OA
Saturdays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM: Al-Anon Meeting       
Saturdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM: Narcotics Anonymous            
Sundays from 9:45-2:00: Maranatha Church


​Happy Birthday, Fr. Harvey

Special guest, Rev. Len Cowan, former rector of St David's for over 20 years, gave the sermon this past Sunday in continuance of our centennial celebration.
Fr Harvey pictured with Rev. Len Cowan
SEASON OF CREATION: by Jim Shields
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Creation Season runs September 1 through October 4 and is celebrated by Christians around the world as a time for renewing, repairing and restoring our relationship with all of creation and God.
The theme this year is peace with creation. As usual there are a host of regional events and liturgical and other on-line resources available through our Diocese to those who want to go deeper. I can send you the links.
Our Sunday service liturgies will be Creation Season-themed during this time. At St. Dávid’s we plan to do the annual blessing of our grounds and gardens on 9/26, make a special Crea tion Season donation to Episcopal Relief and Development, and close out the season on 10/5 with the blessing of our pets, which coincides with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a man known for his deep reverence for all of creation.
There are also the annual riverbank cleanup events in the area which we usually support with a team. The Pynchon Point cleanup date is not available yet, so we’ll announce that when we get it.
​Lastly, we will announce a Creation Season area hike sometime in October when things calm down and cool off. If you have ideas of you own for how we may honor this special season, see Fr. Harvey, Pauline Mortenson, Mary Moore or Jim Shields (the Green Team).  
Congratulations to this smiling group of children on becoming our newest members of altar servers!​

Caring for the Elderly

Do you have an elderly relative or friend that is in need of additional care? Are you finding it difficult to care for an elderly parent or grandparent? In need of a facility that can offer a place to live with access to medical care? So many questions when it comes to making sure loved-ones get the proper care and comfort in their aging years. You may find answers to some of your questions at Caring.com. Please visit their site to find out more information about senior living.
Check out our Library page for interesting books and recommendations that you are welcome to borrow at any time. Our library is open.​
Books for sale
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​Stop by the Clothing Shed located in St David's parking lot to drop off unwanted gently-used clothing items

​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.