Wales Tales

A Monthly Publication of the Church of Saint David of Wales Denton, Texas

March 2014
Proclaiming and Practicing the Historic Faith Traditional Anglican Worship www.stdavidsdenton.org, e-mail to office@stdavidsdenton.org

From The Rectors Desk

Canon H.W. Herrmann, SSC, VI Rector

Dear Parish Family and Friends: The entire calendar year we observe in the Church revolves around two events in the life of Jesus: His Incarnation and His Resurrection. His birth as Son of God and His death and Resurrection as Son of God are the events placed in the center of our memory to fully come to the understanding only He can give. The Church has put two penitential seasons into the calendar of the Church to help us. These two penitential seasons allow us to prepare ourselves for the two most important events that changed the world. One disciple, just one, was at the foot of the Cross, along with the our Lords mother, Mary, when our Lord was crucified. All the others did not witness this event, or at least Holy Scripture does not record that they were present. Have you ever been betrayed by someone you loved? Jesus was betrayed by someone He loved but paid a bigger price than we do when we are betrayed in life. He lost His life in that betrayal but we will probably not be asked to lose ours. So, where did all the disciples go? Fear does things to our lives that are never good. Fear can have a negative effect, not only on our emotions but on our physical and spiritual make-up of who we are as well. Saint Peter never wanted to deny Jesus but he did; not once, not twice, but three times after saying to Jesus that he would never deny Him. Each of us carries with us in life certain fears that we have collected along our life journey. What will others think of me? What will my own family think of me? How will I be treated by others and family members? Am I afraid to speak out and speak up or stand for Jesus when I have the chance? Lent is a time when we take a serious look at our spiritual lives. I mean a very hard examination at things that are not pleasant that separate us from the love of God. Are you willing to do that for our Lord? After you identify those things that are not of God, confess them. Next, work on a spiritual rule of life that will help you keep centered and focused on those things God wants you to have in your life. Once you do these things, you will be drawn into a closer relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This Lent, make yourself a promise; less of me Lord and more of you. Remember the words of John the Baptist when he said, I must decrease so that He (Jesus) might increase. What would your life be like if there was more of Jesus in it? Invite Jesus to take up residence in a fuller way this Lent and when He does, someone else might meet Him in you. Take advantage of some of this years Lenten offerings from your parish in this edition of Wales Tales and see if there is a greater presence when the Day of Resurrection arrives. See you in church.

The Curates Commentary

Father Clint Wilson, Curate

Dear Saint David's Community: We recently began a bible study for the Canterbury community and it has been great fun, that is, at least for me (the students might give you a different take!). I love studying Holy Scripture and learning more about how the various stories weave one consistent narrative of Gods redemption. In my preparation for teaching about Exodus, I came across the following quote: Exodus charts the course of this nation from slavery to worship and servants of the great king will want to know every detail of his life in their midst. Once they were forced into building for the Pharaoh in Egypt; now they willingly donate their materials and expertise to build Gods house in their midst.

The quote above from The Drama of Scripture demonstrates the link between Gods deliverance of Israel from slavery and their willingness to respond in abundant attentiveness (to their God and the details of his tabernacle he has called them to construct), as well as in their provision of time, talent and tithes (to make Gods vision of the tabernacle an onthe-ground reality). The rule and reign of Yahweh in their lives was one of blessing (as Genesis 12 foretoldblessed to be a blessing), and they were excited to live into their call to invite others into worshiping the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Indeed, this story from Scripture reminds me of youmy brothers and sisters of Saint Davids. I have been so blessed in my time here by your investment in the parish. Servants of the church work throughout the week and on Sunday to enable us to be a blessing, whether it is through the Altar Guild, or Mentor Denton volunteers, or those providing meals for college gatherings, or the various others forms of service(s) accomplished by so many of you that I could highlight for pages (Ill spare you!). Therefore, I want to simply take this opportunity to thank you and encourage you to keep up the good work. At times such work may seem small or insignificant, but you must remember that in the economy of the Kingdom of God, a small thing is no small thing. The Kingdom of God is one of mustard seedsgrowing silently in the earth but effecting significant change when all is said and done. So let us press onward in faithfulness in the opportunities he has given us to servewho knows what he will make of it!

The Deacons Corner

Deacon Carol Hobson

Only say the Word

Many people say some version of the following little prayer before they receive communion: Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof, but only say the word and I shall be healed. This prayer references the response of the centurion in Matthew 8 when he asks Jesus to heal his desperately ill servant back home. Jesus told the centurion that he would heal the servant and the centurion was amazed and humbled. Jesus marveled at the mans faith; he was a Roman and even in Israel Jesus had not seen such faith. The centurion knew he was unworthy to even ask Jesus for help. But he had faith in Jesus power to heal. Perhaps he had witnessed it before. He also believed that disease was obedient to Jesus command in the same way that soldiers were obedient to his own command. What makes us unworthy to receive Jesus mercy is our sinfulness. But if Jesus does not heal us, we will not be healed. When we come to the altar to receive His body and blood, we receive healing into our sin-sick souls. Healing is primarily accomplished by the forgiveness of our sins. The healing we receive by being forgiven by God often manifests itself in physical healing as well, because Jesus heals our BEING. He wants us to be whole in body, mind, and spirit. The little prayer says that we are acknowledge we are not whole and cannot be whole unless Jesus heals us from the inside out. What grace we have from God that we have access to Him who formed us, knows us, and loves us. With Jesus we are able to rise up to praise God with our whole being and walk daily in His light and health.

Saint Davids Day! Please Read!!!

Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2! This will be a weekend long celebration of our Patronal Feast Day. On Saturday, March 1, all members, friends, neighbors and relatives are invited and encouraged to "eat, drink and be merry" for a fundraiser at one of two locations: The Abbey Inn, 101 W. Hickory, Denton or The Horny Toad Cafe and Bar, (formerly Good Eats) 5812 Interstate 35, Denton. If you eat lunch or supper at one of those two locations that day, the owners have said they will donate 15% of each ticket, including alcoholic beverages to our parish! Please pick up a reminder card from the ushers to give to your waiter to be attached to your meal ticket.
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On Sunday, March 2 we will have a special day with a pot luck lunch (please bring the item of your choice), a bounce house for the children as well as presentations from the Sunday School and Adult Choir. Please plan on joining us for an enjoyable day of celebrating our patron, Saint David of Wales.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

The Men of Saint Davids is sponsoring the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4 beginning at 4:30 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. This is provided free by the MOSD to the parish so come enjoy pancakes with lots of toppings, sausage, bacon and fruit.

Lent and Ash Wednesday

The most penitential season of the Church Year is the season of Lent. This season prepares all Christians for the highest feast day of the year; Easter. The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday, March 5, when we receive the sign of the cross on our foreheads representing our mortality and our sinfulness. We will have three liturgies for you to choose from on that day, 6:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Only the 6:30 a.m. liturgy will be in the Chapel. Join us on this, the first day of a forty day season that leads us to the cross of Christ and ultimately the empty tomb. Come and see.

Saint Davids Faith and Film Series

We are reviving the Saint David's Faith and Film Series! This will be part of an ongoing program to help us as Christians better understand and engage culture. Come join us at 6:15 p.m. one Sunday a month, March through May, for dinner and good conversation about faith and film. The first film, on Sunday, March 9, will be The Game, directed by David Fincher. In addition to being a fast-paced thriller, The Game is one of the best allegorical presentations of the Gospel ever put to the screen. As Wheaton professor Read Schuchardt puts it: "The question that Walker Percy spent his entire life askingHow do you speak to a man sensibly about ultimate truth in a Christ-haunted and Christ-forgetting culture?is not only truthfully but beautifully answered by The Game." After that we'll be looking at more classic fare: Sunday April 6 we'll watch Gabriel Axel's Babette's Feast, and on Sunday, May 4, during the Easter Season, the film will be Carl Theodor Dryer's Ordet. If you have any questions please contact Dave Sims.

Tuesday Evening Lenten Series

Begins on Tuesday, March 11 with Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m., followed by a soup, bread and salad Lenten meal and a program speaker each week. The theme for this year will be: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14: 27 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 9 Deacon Paul Nesta, Curate Saint Lukes Church, Denison, Texas Bishop K.L. Ackerman, SSC Retired Bishop of Quincy, Keller, Texas To Be Announced Canon Ed Monk, SSC, Rector Saint Johns Church, Corsicana, Texas Father Joe Hermerding, Assistant Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, Texas

Around the Parish

Its Time For A New Pictorial Directory!My Church Family Album will be here Monday, March 10 and
Saturday, April 26 to take pictures for our directory for those who were unable to make an appointment in February. Please contact Holly in the parish office to make an appointment as soon as possible.

Hospitality Teamsthere is a great need for Hospitality Team members for the 10:30 a.m. coffee hour. Please see
Sarah Fitzpatrick.

Baseball is in the Airif you would like to attend a Texas Ranger baseball game in Arlington this spring, send an email to either the Rector or Curate as we will be organizing a pilgrimage to hear the words, play ball!

Pilgrimage to England and Waleshas been postponed until summer of 2015 rather than this summer. This
became necessary to be fair to all who have a desire to go and make plans well enough in advance. More info will be shared soon.

Church EtiquetteOur Sunday liturgy is a time when we reconnect with our Creator and we are fed by His Son. As
we engage the transcendent each week, we are reminded that there are others sitting in the pews close by. Here is one tip so as not to disturb others around you; use the restroom BEFORE you enter the church and find your pew. Second, when you receive the best of anything you can receive; one is expected to stay and say thank you in the form of the post-communion prayer after receiving the Real Presence of Christ at the altar rail let us all use our best church manners and God will be well pleased.

Christian Education
Adult Bible Studywill begin again on Thursday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the library. Childrens Sunday SchoolOn Sunday, March 2, we are celebrating our Patronal Feast Day. Our Sunday School
will be giving a short presentation, to the parish, about the life of Saint David of Wales. Our Sunday School curriculum, "Living the Good News", will take us from the Transfiguration of Jesus and into Lent. As Jesus is changed by the power of God's glory we examine the changes in our own lives. For the next few weeks our lessons explore Lent through the Gospel and Old Testament stories - facing temptation, how God cares for us on our journeys in life, Jesus' life-giving water and Jesus healing our spiritual blindness.

Organizations and Ministries

Canterbury of Denton College Bible Studywill meet on Tuesday, March 4 immediately following the Shrove
Tuesday Pancake Supper in the parlor. We will not meet on Tuesday, March 11. All students are invited and encouraged to attend the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 4 and the Tuesday Evening Lenten Series on March 11. Beginning on Tuesday, March 18 we will meet at Saint Barnabas for the duration of Lent. We will not meet during Holy Week. All students are encouraged to attend Holy Week liturgies, which will be posted later.

Daughters of the King Quiet Daythe Daughters of the King invite all parish members to a Quiet Day at Saint
David's on Saturday March 8. The Quiet Day will be led by Father Clint Wilson and run from 10:00 a.m. to about 2:00 p.m. Attendees enjoy quiet activities such as reading, prayer, meditation, hand crafts, and may come and go as their schedule permits. The devotionals will be led by Father Wilson. Please bring a sack lunch.

Junior Daughters of the Kingthe Junior DOK will meet Sunday, March 23 in the Parlor after the 10:30am
liturgy. We have finished our study sessions and will begin meeting monthly on Sunday afternoons. On April 26 we will join the Daughters of the King for their Spring Assembly which will be held at Church of the Epiphany in Richardson. Looking ahead, these 10 young ladies will be formally admitted into the Junior Daughters of the King on Sunday, May 4 during the 10:30am liturgy. They have been studying since October and we are looking forward to the Service of Admission and Institution of a New Chapter, Saint Therese de Lisieux.

Men of Saint Davids (MOSD)the MOSD will meet on Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 a.m. for Morning Prayer,
breakfast and short meeting. All men of the parish are welcome and invited to meet with us.

The Order of Saint Luke

By David Mays

In previous articles we have explored what OSL is and what it does and doesnt do. But why should you join the OSL, or for that matter any other organization at Saint David? Scot McKnight, the author and New Testament scholar, talks about the difference between a disciple and a decider: Most of evangelism today focuses on getting someone to make a decision; the apostles, however, were obsessed with making disciples. Jesus called us to be disciples and make disciples, not just be deciders. Deciders just believe the right things; disciples seek to do the right things. Disciples are dedicated to learning their Masters truths so they can imitate their Masters life. Disciples seek to embrace their Masters mission and serve their Masters purposes. Disciples try to plan their entire lives around Jesus teaching and commands. Deciders have their own plans for their lives and invite Jesus to bless them. Jesus had some harsh things to say about deciders. Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?(Luke 6:46)

Jesus sent his disciples into the world to heal the sick and to witness to the word. There are many opportunities at Saint David to be a disciple of Christ. The OSL is just one of them. My challenge to everyone is to be a disciple and serve Gods purposes not just a decider who pays lip service to them. Do you want to be a Disciple or a Decider? If the former then speak to someone about the many opportunities for service in our parish. We would be delighted to have a growing chapter of the OSL at Saint David but seek for the opportunity that speaks to you, it just might be Gods still small voice calling you to service.

Sanyu Babies Home Needs Driveif you have any items for our Sanyu Babies Home, please have them at the
church no later than Sunday, March 9, as our missionaries will be taking all of the wonderful items you have provided to their mission trip packing day that same week.

Wellnessare you concerned about physical wellness in your life and have a concern about that wellness in
aging? You are not alone. An explanation of what will be offered in this area of wellness will be presented for about 1520 minutes on Sunday, March 9 during the beginning of the Christian Education hour in the library. This class will be intentionally designed for members 50 years of age and older. A new offering to the parish. A small fee will be required. Come and see and hear.

Women of Saint DavidsOn Friday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m., the Women of Saint Davids will again meet for
coffee at ZERA Caf, 420 East McKinney, for coffee (Dutch Treat) and social time. This is an excellent time to relax for a short (or long) visit and to form and renew friendships. All women are welcome! Mark your calendars for upcoming WOSD general meetings: March 1, June 7, September 6 and December 6. All are Saturdays and the meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. with refreshments. We hope you will join us as we plan ways we can help our parish family.

Saint of the Month

James de Koven, Priest

James de Koven was born in Connecticut in 1831, ordained to the priesthood in 1855, and promptly became a professor of Church history at Nashotah House, a seminary of the Episcopal Church in Wisconsin. In 1859 he became Warden of Racine College, an Episcopal college in Racine, Wisconsin. Nashotah House was from its inception dedicated to an increased emphasis on the real presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and on the use of ritual practices that recognized and honored that presence. This met opposition from other Christians who were suspicious (1) of anything that suggested Roman Catholicism, (2) of anything that seemed fancy and pretentious, as opposed to the plain, blunt, simplicity that was considered to be an American virtue as well as a virtue of the New Testament Church, and (3) of anything that varied from the practices they had become used to as children. In the General Conventions of 1871 and 1874, de Koven became the chief spokesman for the "ritualists," defending the use of candles, incense, bowing and kneeling, and the like. He reminded his hearers of the numerous assertions by prominent Anglican theologians from the Reformation on down who had taught, and the ecclesiastical courts which when the question came up had ruled, that it is Anglican belief, shared not only with Romans but with Lutherans and East Orthodox, that the presence of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrament is a real and objective presence. However, he was eloquent and firm in saying: "The gestures and practices by which we recognize the presence of Christ do not matter. Only Christ matters."

In 1874 he was elected Bishop of Wisconsin, and in 1875 Bishop of Illinois, but because he was "controversial" he failed both times to have his election ratified by a majority of Bishops and a majority of Standing Committees of Dioceses, as required by canon law. He died at his college in Racine, Wisconsin, on 22 March 1879.

Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, the source and perfection of all virtues, you inspired your servant, James De Koven to do what is right and to preach what is true: Grant that all ministers and stewards of your mysteries may impart to your faithful people, by word and example, the knowledge of your grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

March Anniversaries & Birthdays

Our Prayers and best wishes go out to those celebrating their wedding anniversary:
3/1 Glenda and Gaylord Connor; 3/3 Chelsey and Lee Stafki; 3/14 Laura and Mark Wallace.

Our prayers and best wishes for those celebrating their birthday:
3/1 Allison Norris, Charlotte Warrick; 3/2 Joy Siegmund, Rhys Jones-Duffey; 3/3 Wendy Martinez, Katherine Ralph; 3/4 Julia MacDonald, Laura Palmer; 3/5 Robin Richards, Katherine Ivey; 3/6 Matthew Chafin; 3/9 Joan Ingoldsby, Stephen Hope; 3/10 Marge Landers; 3/11 Bryan Connor, Barrett Oliver; 3/12 Robert Penley, Dave Mays; 3/13 Sarah Stone; 3/14 Nik Nemanic; 3/16 Kathy Wright; 3/17 Kelly Weathers; 3/18 Mona Carrico, Judy Thurmond, Lori Carr; 3/21 Lois Cole, Kaye Hayes, Preston Curry; 3/23 Catlyn Carr; 3/25 Brittany Reese; 3/27 Nathan Probst, Katie Lemley, Jamie Weber; 3/28 Mark Barber; 3/31 Lea Richards.

Financial Report from Treasurer, Tom Sanders:

These budgetary numbers were presented and received at the February meeting of the Vestry.

Income Jan Actual $ 30, 370 YTD Actual $ 30, 370 Expense Jan Actual $ 34, 018 YTD Actual $ 34, 018

Jan Budget $ 32, 412 YTD Budget $ 32, 412 Jan Budget $ 31, 496 YTD Budget $ 31, 496

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Saint Davids Day Fundraiser

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8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:15 Christian Ed 10:30 Holy Eucharist Saint Davids Day 5:00 Holy Eucharist

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9:00 Cursillo Group 4:30 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 7:00 College Bible Study

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Ash Wednesday Liturgies 6:30 12:15 7:00

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9:30 Morning Prayer and Holy Eucahrist 2:30 Bible Study

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10:00 DOK Quiet Day

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Rectors Day Off

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8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:15 Christian Ed 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:00 Holy Eucharist 6:15 Faith and Film

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2:15-9:00 Directory Portraits

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9:00 Cursillo Group 6:00 Lenten Series

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6:30 Evening Prayer 7:30 Inquirers Class

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9:30 Morning Prayer NO Bible Study

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8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:15 Christian Ed 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:00 Holy Eucharist

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9:00 Cursillo Group 6:00 Lenten Series

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6:30 Evening Prayer and Healing Mass 7:30 Inquirers Class

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9:30 Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist 2:30 Bible Study

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Curates Day Off

Rectors Day Off

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8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:15 Christian Ed 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:00 Holy Eucharist

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9:00 Cursillo Group 6:00 Lenten Series

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6:30 Evening Prayer and Healing Mass 7:30 Inquirers Class

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9:30 Morning Prayer and Holy Eucahrist 2:30 Bible Study

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Curates Day Off

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8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:15 Christian Ed 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:00 Holy Eucharist

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Curates Day Off

Sunday Ministry Schedules

Sunday, March 2
Acolytes: Altar Guild: Golden Nook: Team I Team I 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Hospitality: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. LEMs: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Ushers: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Vestry Greeters: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 23
Acolytes: Altar Guild: Golden Nook: Team IV Team IV 8:00 a.m. Touraine 10:30 a.m. Hale Hospitality: 8:00 a.m. Stanphill/_______ 10:30 a.m. Stafki/Fitzpatrick LEMs: 8:00 a.m. Parker 10:30 a.m. Stafki/Sanders 5:00 p.m. Garrett Ushers: 8:00 a.m. Millard 10:30 a.m. Mays/Howington 5:00 p.m. Barrera Vestry Greeters: 8:00 a.m. Swartz 10:30 a.m. Ivins

Touraine Hale Weathers/Ballantine Penley/_________ Rousey Bradbury/Sanders Fitzpatrick Rousey Howington/Caldwell Odom Millard Stafki

Sunday, March 9
Acolytes: Altar Guild: Golden Nook: Team II Team II 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Hospitality: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. LEMs: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Ushers: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Vestry Greeters: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 30
Acolytes: Altar Guild: Golden Nook: Team Captains Team I 8:00 a.m. Touraine 10:30 a.m. Holland Hospitality: 8:00 a.m. Roberts/Ingoldsby 10:30 a.m. Bahnsen/Kensinger LEMs: 8:00 a.m. Phillips 10:30 a.m. Kensinger/Johnston 5:00 p.m. Hodges Ushers: 8:00 a.m. Blankson 10:30 a.m. Stafki/Caldwell 5:00 p.m. Odom Vestry Greeters: 8:00 a.m. Blankson 10:30 a.m. Sanders

Touraine Hale Mills/Swartz Brown/________ Chafin Mays/Hale LaCour Touraine Stafki/Fitzpatrick Barrera Millard Stafki

Sunday, March 16
Acolytes: Altar Guild: Golden Nook: Hospitality: LEMs: Team III Team III 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Touraine Hale Prentice/Bassett Holland/Mays Sager Stafki/Davis Ballantine Miller Mays/Easley Odom Millard Stafki

Ushers:

Vestry Greeters: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Marchs Sunday Lectionary

Sunday, March 2 Saint Davids Day
Ezekiel 34: 11-16 Psalm 16: 5-11 1 Thessalonians 2: 2b-12 Mark 4: 26-29

Sunday, March 23 Lent III

Exodus 17: 1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5: 1-11 John 4: 5-42

Sunday, March 9 Lent I

Genesis 2: 4b-9, 15-17 Psalm 51 Romans 5: 12-21 Matthew 4: 1-11

Sunday, March 30 Lent IV

1 Samuel 16: 1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5: 1-14 John 9: 1-38

Sunday, March 16 Lent II

Genesis 12: 1-8 Psalm 33: 12-22 Romans 4: 1-17 John 3: 1-17

March Saint Days

March 1 March 3 March 5 March 7 March 8 March 12 March 17
David, Bishop of Menevia, Wales John and Charles Wesley, Priests ASH WEDNESDAY Perpetua and her Companions Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland

March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 24 March 25

Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem Saint Joseph Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, Bishop Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath Gabriel the Archangel The Annunciation of Our Lord