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LINKS
VESTRY
Officiers
Senior Warden
Sue Hurn
Junior Warden
Frank Pellegrino
Clerk
Rhonda Knight
Treasurer
Grace Malaby
Vestry Members
David Boscia
Don Cowart
Norly Germain
Suzanne Greenbacker
Joe Hutnak
Fred Malaby
Dan Sepe
Andy White
Anne Winch
Assistant Treasurers
Cynthia Sparkes
Chair of
Finance Committee
Mark Plumley
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This weekend we welcome the Rev. Mercedes Julian as celebrant at the Saturday, 5:00 service, and the Rev. Gary Lemery as celebrant for the 8:00 and 10:00 services on Sunday. At 10:00 we will be celebrating the baptisms of James Christopher Aloisio and Vivan Mathivana, welcoming them into "the household of God," (from the Baptismal liturgy). We will be renewing our own Baptismal Vows and continuing to sing and say the Alleluias that were packed away during Lent. I was reminded of the prayer attributed to Teresa of Avila, which was shared in our EfM group recently: Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now on earth but yours. Welcome James and Vivan into this magnificent community of faith! Happy Easter, Allelulia! Sue Hurn.
MAY BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 30, 2017
9 am to noon
St.David's on the Hill, Cranston
Adults, $9/ kids, $5 (2-10 yrs old).
Our menu with consist of several different types of pancakes including strawberry, blueberry, cinnamon and gluten free. Along with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice,
coffee and tea.
Tickets available Sunday Morning.
Buy tickets before April 20th...Adults $8/ kids $4!!!
Please share and spread the word!!!!
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ENGAGING IN GOD'S WORD
Sundays
April 23rd
9:00 - 9:45 am
After taking a break for Palm Sunday and Easter, we start up on April 23rd to begin a study of
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. Anyone participating should acquire a copy of the book. Copies are readily available from book stores, Amazon, and eBook sources.
For anyone who would like to get a glimpse into
Mere Christianity (even if you have not purchased the book), we invite you to read the Forward written by Kathleen Norris.You can find this on p. xvii in the pdf copy found at: (the whole book is available at same address)
http://www.wtsbooks.com/common/pdf_links/9780060652920.pdf
St. David's Book Club will hold our next meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in the Lower Hall at 7:00 PM. We will be reading the 2017 RI Center for the Book (Read Across Rhode Island) selection - Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption
- by Brian Stevenson.
Comments from Amazon Customer Review - Bryan Stevenson is the self-effacing author of this terrific book about the legal war he has waged against cruel, unjust sentencing practices in this country for over three decades now.
UTO INGATHERING AT ST.DAVID'S
Sunday, April 30th
Sunday, April 30 will be U.T.O. Sunday at St. David's. Please pick up an envelope at the back of the church to make your contribution. Thank you.
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ECW-RI ANNUAL SPRING INGATHERING
May 6, 2017
St. Barnabas Church, Warwick
The Annual Spring U.T.O Ingathering on May 6, 2017 will be held at St. Barnabas Church, Warwick, followed by a luncheon.
This year's theme is about "Evangelism through the Eyes of Autism." The Rev. Dennis Bucco will be the guest homilist, speaking about the wonderful ministry at Rhythms of Grace at Church of the Advent,and strengthening the faith of the autistic community. The cost for the luncheon is $10.00 and we look forward to a large turnout. If you have any questions or want to make a reservation please contact Carol Blackinton, Marjorie Reeves-Briden, or Linda Guest by April 30th.
May 7- Youth Sunday
May 14- May 28- End of Year Celebration Rehearsals
June 4- Pentecost
June 11- End of Year Celebration (Last day of Sunday School)
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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017 CAMP SEASON
Please visit the ECC website to learn more about available sessions
An important note about registration:
This year ECC moved back to Ultracamp online camp management software used from 2013 - 2016.
If you have questions, contact Fr. Peter or Deacon Ed.
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Saint David's Preschool
and
The
RI Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
invites you to a FREE culinary and informative presentation on "SUSTAINABILITY of SEAFOOD"
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm,
Lower Hall
Jeff Ingber, a local fisherman, chef, and Johnson & Wales graduate, will present a workshop
on the sustainability of the seafood. The presentation will cover topics on farm raised fish, wild caught fish, and the process fish goes through from boat to table.
Jeff will be demonstrating how to fillet a whole fish and how to prepare ceviche.(the new "in" food of the beginning of the 21st century is actually an old world dish from South America, raw fish cooked by marinating it in lemon or lime juice)
Bring a "seafood loving" friend along!
Since food is going to be served please respond
Wed. April 19th.
and let me know if you will be attending.
GRANNIES' ATTIC INDOOR YARD SALE
Saturday, MAY 20, 9 am - 2 pm
Parish Pre-Sal, Friday,May 19th, 3-7 pm
The last day for drop offs for Grannies Attic will be Sunday, May 14, 2017. The Indoor Yard Sale is Saturday, May 20th,
9 AM - 2 PM with the Parish Pre-sale Friday,
May 19th, 3 pm - 7 pm.
Concerning donations: Please no electronic equipment, no baby anything, baby clothing is fine.No chemical products.
Please place on your donations on the stage. Thanks, the Grannies.
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SAVE THE DATE
2017 Interfaith Poverty Conference
RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
Thursday, May 11, 2017
8AM-12:30 PM
Rhode Island College, Providence
We are delighted to welcome he
Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., as our keynote speaker.
In addition to the keynote speaker, there will be four workshop choices available:
- Immigration 101: From Refugees to Dreamers, DACA to Driver's Licenses, an Introduction to Key Immigration Issues in RI
- Fair Pay for Work: (Re)Considering RI's Minimum Wage
- Racial & Economic Disparities in Education & Housing: How De Facto Segregation Functions and How It Harms Our Children
- Growing Older in Community: Transportation Challenges, Food Security Issues & Isolation Risks for Low-Income Seniors
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UNABLE TO COME TO CHURCH?
ST. DAVID'S WILL COME TO YOU
If you or a loved one are unable to come to church, please let us know. We have a team of Eucharistic visitors who are happy to bring you the peace and comfort of the Holy Eucharist. Whether your need is short term or longer, at your home or somewhere else, we are here to help. Please contact Debbie Davison at 401-580-4875 or at
ddancause@verizon.net to be added to our list.
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PRESCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
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CALENDAR OF ST. DAVID'S EVENTS
You will find a Google calendar of events at St. David's on the parish's website:
stdavidsonthehill.net This calendar is updated regularly.
You can use this calendar to look up events as well as finding when our facilities can be rented. A reminder to committee/organization leaders to contact the Parish Office to add your event to the Parish Calendar
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LOAVES AND FISHES OF RHODE ISLAND
Formally known as Mobile Loaves and Fishes
If you have any questions, interested in helping, want to donate, please see Carol or Tom Blackinton. If you wish to donate money to Loaves and Fishes of RI, please make it out the St. David's on-the-Hill with a memo for Loaves and Fishes.
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eNEWS
Each week St. David's issues an e-News publication. If you are interested in receiving this publication (and do not currently receive it) please pass on your email address to the Parish Office (
stdavidsonthehill@verizon.net) and/or to Grace at
spock4ever@aol.com. The Lamp is a monthly publication. Changes do occur and new events/information do spring up. The e-News is the way we pass this information and changes on to the congregation. When the e-News arrives in your mailbox, please take time to review the contents.
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NEED TO RENT A SPACE.....
....for a birthday party, anniversary celebration, small business meeting, or an organization you belong to? Why not consider renting that space from St. David's? For more information or to make a reservation, please call the parish office at 942-4368. Visit our webpage for rental fees: http://www.stdavidsonthehill.net/#!hall-rental/c60m.
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FOOD COLLECTIONS FOR THE INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY
St. David's continues to collect food donations for the Interfaith Food Pantry. The
 collection baskets can be found in the Narthex. Each Sunday the food collected is brought up to the altar for a blessing. Please send financial donations to Interfaith Food Ministry, PO Box 73023, Providence, RI, 02907. Checks should be made out to Interfaith Food Ministry. If you have a question about the food pantry, please ask Mike Sheldon, 353-5836.
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SUGGESTED FOOD ITEM COLLECTION SCHEDULE
FOR INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY
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Macaroni and Cheese
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April 16
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Spaghetti Sauce
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April 23
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Gluten Free non-perishable
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April 30
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8:00 am SERVICE USHER SCHEDULE
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April 23
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Bob Gamba
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April 30
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Brad Southworth
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ST. DAVID'S PRAYER CHAIN
Do you have someone in your life who is having a hard time with health, family or employment issues? Do you know someone (maybe you) that is feeling as if they could use a little help to cope? Please contact Carol Blackinton (996-3456) or Lynne Schoer (944-3601) to be added to our prayer chain and they will pray for these individuals daily and be included in our weekly prayers of the people. It really helps!
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USEFUL LINKS
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