Verse of the Week
Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
1 Corinthians 1:10​​​
More on this prayer in Fr Harvey's  Sermon of the Week

Lent Schedule 2026

Worship (regular services in-person and livestreamed on Facebook) 
Ash Wednesday Service, February 18 at 5:30 PM 
(“Ashes To Go” from 4:00-5:00 PM in our parking lot)  
Stations of the Cross, every Friday from February 20 to March 27 at 11:15 
Healing Eucharist, every Friday during Lent at 12:00 
Palm Sunday, March 29 at 8:00 and 10:00 am 
Eucharist & Renewal of Clergy Ordination Vows, 3/31 at 11:00 at the Cathedral 
Maundy Thursday Service, April 2 at 5:30 
Good Friday Service, April 3 at 12:00 and 5:30 
Stations of the Cross, April 3 at 4:45 pm 
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 19 tentatively at 7:00 at Christ Church Cathedral 
Easter Sunday Services, April 5 at 8:00 and 10:00 

This is your year to follow our Lord, Jesus Christ.
May 2026 find you at St David's for worship and fellowship.

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​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.
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**You will also find a Gingerbread Cookie recipe!
Adding an Event to our Calendar
Please first check if the space and time you want are open. Then email our calendar keepers at [email protected] to make your request. It will be official when you hear back from them.
From the desk of Fr Harvey …..
 
I’m writing this a little early because I want to remind everyone about our Annual Meeting this Sunday (2/1) at 11:15 or as close to that as we can make the transition. Please join us if you can. If you prefer to join by Zoom, please click this link.
 
Since I sent my weekly message out early last week too, I paste the YouTube link to the service Carrie and I streamed from our home last Sunday here.
 
On to the schedule. Today (1/30), we’ll have our regular Friday events: Healing Eucharist at 12:00; Bible Study at 1:00; and Contemplative Prayer at 2:30. All Friday events are in person. For Bible Study and/or Contemplative Prayer you can also join by zoom by clicking the links above.
 
On Sunday, February 1, we’ll have our regular services of Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00, with Sunday School during the 10:00 service and Coffee Hour immediately afterwards and then Annual Meeting.
 
The Men’s Bible Study meets Monday at 6:00. Tuesday is our February Veterans Lunch at 11:30. As always, all veterans eat free. Please help spread the word! Next Friday, we’ll again have our regular Friday events. Next Sunday (2/8), we’ll have our normal Sunday services, after which the Women’s Book Group will finally meet at 11:15 (having been postponed twice!).
 
On other news, Lent is coming! We’ll have a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 17, beginning at 6:00. Our Ash Wednesday service will be February 18 at 5:30. I attach the full Lent and Holy Week calendar.
 
I want to make people aware of Lydia’s Closet, an outreach ministry through Saint Andrew’s, Longmeadow. They provide new and gently used clothes for infants through teens to needy families in our area. Information about how to donate is available in our narthex or you can talk to me.
 
We are also now taking donations for Memorial flowers for 2026. The form is available in the narthex. The suggested donation for flowers is $25 for flowers, and $5.00 for the sanctuary candle
 
We’re also moving into phase two of our Stewardship Campaign—the stewardship of our Time and Talent. The Commitment form is attached to this message, and copies are available in the narthex. We’ll dedicate our commitments on Sunday, February 15 at both services. Thanks, as always, to Ted Zern for his stewardship leadership!!
 
That’s it for now. Stay Warm! God’s peace and all good to you all!!

Schedule for the Week
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2/2/26 - 2/8/26
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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
(to log-in, click here; passcode
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Monday: 
Men’s Bible Study at 6:00


Tuesday: 
Veterans Lunch at 11:30


Friday: 
Healing Eucharist at 12:00
Bible Study at 1:00
Contemplative Prayer at 2:30


Sunday: 
Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00
Sunday School at 10:00
Coffee Hour at 11:15
Women’s Book Group at 11:15
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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Veterans Lunch, Tuesday, February 3 at 11:30

Tuesday Discussion Group, Tuesday, 2/10 at 4:15 on Google Meets (Citizen chapters 15-16)
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Dedication of Time/ Talent, Sunday, February 15 at both services

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 17

Ash Wednesday Service, Wednesday, February 18 at 5:30

Women’s Book Group, Sunday, 2/22 at 11:15

Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 11:15, from 2/20-3/27

Vestry Retreat, Saturday, February 28 from 9:00-1:30
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Women’s Book Group, Sunday, 3/8 at 11:15 (Dancing On Sunday Afternoons, with the author,
      Linda Cardillo Platzer!)

Community Events

Bending Toward Justice: Worship and Service in Honor of Dr. King at Christ Church Cathedral, Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m.
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From Surrender to Loving Service: Women’s Retreat at the Genesis Spiritual Life Center, Westfield, MA, led by Sandi Albom and Meredyth Ward; March 6-8; to register, click https://form.jotform.com/253355407151149
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
Movie, Pizza, and Santa


​Happy Birthday, Fr. Harvey

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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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
​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.