Our summer liturgical schedule begins on Trinity Sunday, June 3. On that day we will have one morning liturgy at 9:30 a.m. and one evening liturgy at 5:00 p.m. Our weekday schedule will remain the same. This schedule will continue through August 26.

Holy Monday, April 2
9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist (no nursery provided)

Holy Tuesday, April 3
9:00 a.m. Cursillo Group Reunion
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist (no nursery provided)

Holy Wednesday, April 4
6:00 p.m. Cursillo Group Reunion
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist (no nursery provided)

Maundy Thursday, April 5
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Liturgy (nursery provided)
Maundy Thursday Watch in Chapel
8:30 p.m. Sign up sheets to watch for an hour at the Altar of Repose are available on the table in the parish hall.

Good Friday, April 6

8:40 a.m.Morning Prayer

12:15 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy (nursery provided)

The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday, April 7
10:00 a.m. Sacramental Confessions in Chapel
8:00 p.m. Please bring a hand bell from home and a finger food to share at the reception following the liturgy. (nursery provided)

Easter Sunday, April 8
8:00 a.m. Easter Liturgy (nursery provided)
9:15 a.m. Christian Education for all ages
10:30 a.m. Easter Liturgy (nursery provided)
12:15 p.m. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
3:00 p.m. NO Youth Confirmation Class
5:00 p.m. Easter Liturgy

Each Tuesday evening during Lent, a guest speaker will present a concise overview of one of the virtues we are called to develop for all Christians. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with Stations of the Cross, followed by a soup and bread Lenten meal (freewill offering) and then the speaker will make his presentation for twenty minutes, followed by a period of questions and discussion by those present. Each evening will end by approximately 7:30 p.m. and a nursery will be provided, beginning at 6 p.m. A sign-up sheet to provide three soups and bread each Tuesday is posted for your participation. Come and join us this Lent as we journey together during these 40 days as we seek the one, true, living God made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Come and bring a friend or two.

The Last in the Series is Tuesday, March 27th—Canon Ed Monk, SSC from Saint John’s Church, Corsicana, Texas speaking on the virtues of Fortitude and Temperance.

Each speaker can be heard from this website by going to "About Us" at the top and then click on "Sermons" in the right column and you will see each speaker listed.

Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve

4:45 p.m. - Carol Singing in Nave

5 p.m. - Family Christmas Eve Mass, Rite II (with nursery)

10:45 p.m. - Carol Singing in the Nave

11 p.m. - Solemn High Christ Mass (Incense)

Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day

10 a.m. - Low Mass

A Brief History of The Red Mass in Denton

The Red Mass has its origins in Cambridge and Oxford, where at the beginning of the academic year a liturgy is held to offer prayers and thanksgivings for all who teach and all students. The eucharisitic propers for the liturgy are for the Holy Spirit, whose liturgical colors are red. Bishop Robert Terwilliger who was the Suffragan Bishop of Dallas began celebrating the Red Mass in Denton to kick off the academic year. It is especially supportive of our Canterbury College Ministry but educators and students of all ages and from all schools are welcome. The liturgy is hosted by Saint Barnabas or Saint David of Wales in alternating years.

Palm Sunday, April 17 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Both morning liturgies on Palm Sunday will begin with the Blessing of the Palms and the procession into the church. (Procession outside weather permitting)

Holy Monday, April 18 9:30 a.m.
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the Saint Augustine Chapel.

Holy Tuesday, April 19 6:30 p.m.
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the Saint Augustine Chapel.

Holy Wednesday, April 20 12:00 p.m.
Noonday Prayer in the Saint Augustine Chapel.

Maundy Thursday, April 21 7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Watch 8:30 p.m.
Sign up sheets to watch for an hour at the Altar of Repose will be available on the table in the narthex beginning Sunday, April 3.

Good Friday, April 22 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Great Vigil of Easter, April 23 8:00 p.m.
Please remember to bring a handbell from home and a finger food to share at the reception in the parish hall immediately following the liturgy.

Easter Sunday, April 24 8:00 a.m., 10:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

March 29th - Father Michael Heidt, SSC

April 5th - Father Ron Drummond, SSC

April 12th - Father Greg Crosthwait, SSC

Come and bring a friend.

Dear Parish Family:


As has been announced, the Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 30, 2011 following the only liturgy of the day at 9:30 a.m.At the Annual Meeting, we take a look back at the year just finished and share a little about the vision for the current year in addition to electing both new vestry members and delegates to Diocesan Convention.This year we will elect four delegates to convention and one alternate along with four new vestry members; three will be elected to serve a three year term of office and one will fill a two year unexpired term on the vestry.Below you will find the responses of those nominated for the vestry who returned the questionnaire.Those nominated for delegate to convention are: Vern Bassett, Pete Bradbury, Jolayne LaCour, Jan Rousey, and Eddie Touraine.Those nominated for vestry are: John Andrews, Tommy Caruthers, Delie Fisher, Edith Hays, Mark Oliver, Lynn Rousey, and David Sims.

Please plan on joining us on Sunday, January 30 so that we might do the work of the Church and our parish.Childcare will be available and activities for the children of the parish.All of us will eat brunch during the course of the meeting.Pray for the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us during our time together and who would best help lead our parish into our 61st year of witness of Jesus Christ to our community and the world.See you on the 30th!

For the Nominating Committee,

Jan Rousey
Eddie Touraine
Canon H.W. Herrmann, SSC (ex-officio)

The questions that were asked by the Nominating Committee and the responses from the nominees are as follows:
1. When and where were you confirmed in the Church?

John Andrews: I was confirmed at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Des Moines, Iowa in 1952 by Bishop Gordon Smith, Bishop of Iowa.
Tommy Caruthers: I was confirmed on April 12, 1967 here at Saint David’s.
Delie Fisher: I was confirmed in 1971 when I was twelve years old here at Saint David’s by Bishop McCrea.
Edith Hays: I was confirmed at Holy Comforter Church, Kenilworth, Illinois in 1954.
Mark Oliver: I was confirmed as a teenager at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Denison, Texas and received in the Episcopal Church.
Lynn Rousey: I was confirmed on May 31, 1964 at Saint Phillips Episcopal Church in Palatine, Illinois by James W. Montgomery, the Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Chicago.

2. How long have you been a member at Saint David’s?
John Andrews: I transferred my membership from Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church in West Des Moines, Iowa to Saint David’s in 1992.
Tommy Caruthers: We attended Saint David’s for one year before being confirmed and have been members now for forty-five years.
Delie Fisher: All of my life.
Edith Hays: Thirty-five years.
Mark Oliver: Eight years.
Lynn Rousey: I have been attending Saint David’s since January 1999, twelve years.

3. What activities and what responsibilities have you taken part in or had at Saint David’s?
John Andrews: I have been a member of the choir since 1992. About eleven years ago, I was the chair for the Stewardship Campaign. In the past twelve months I have served as Clerk of the Vestry and as a vestry member. I chaired the stewardship campaign in 2010 for the 2011 year.
Tommy Caruthers: I was asked to start a youth program by our priest which grew to nearly forty kids regularly attending the events and meetings. It grew to the point we needed a bus to transport the kids. Ben Ivey Jr. offered one of his buses at a great price, Byron Hundley and I split the cost and we had transportation. There are very fond memories from this early start. Then I was asked to start a Christian Education Program which by the grace of God, Edith Hays agreed to be the director. We searched for a curriculum (I drove Edith around while she decided on the curriculum). This very successful beginning started with a full education building as many new and young families moved to our church. During this time I was elected to the vestry a couple of terms plus some time as a holdover until a new priest was elected. During my time on the vestry I also served as the Junior Warden for a couple of years. I have also served as an usher.
Delie Fisher: I served as a vestry member for one term, during which I served as Clerk of the Vestry. I was in the original hand bell choir with Pam in the mid to late 1990’s, I have served on the Outreach Committee for ten plus years (including president), VBS for many years, diocesan delegate for two years, the WOSD and various committees within the WOSD including Care and Concern, Hospitality, past President of the WOSD, and I am currently serving as the Secretary of the WOSD.
Edith Hays: I have participated in many of the activities of the church during my time at Saint David’s. I have helped with many of the projects such as making items for the bazaars, preparing food when needed at the church or at homes, and helped parish members in need. I have participated in the Apple Tree project and other outreach activities. I am a member of the Women of Saint David’s, and Vice President of the Daughters of the King. In the past I have been a member of the Altar Guild and Director of Sunday School. I have served two terms as a Member of the Vestry and I have also served as the Junior Warden.
Mark Oliver: I am a regular participant at the Rector’s Forum on Sunday morning; I have worked on and contributed to the nursery renovation project; various projects for the children’s Sunday School, the Youth of Saint David’s Carnival, Youth Room renovation, Vacation Bible School and the Prayer Garden planting. I am also a member of the Men of Saint David’s.
Lynn Rousey: I have been on the 8:00 o'clock hospitality team for several years.I have assisted in numerous Lenten and Advent dinners plus many church projects.I am a regular attendee at the Rector's Forum on Sunday mornings.

4. What qualifications would you bring to serving on the Vestry?
John Andrews: The management and supervisory skills developed over eleven years in employment with American Republic Insurance Company and Massey Ferguson and then twenty-five years as CEO of the Penn-Way Corporation are very useful as a vestry member, contributing to my abilities in conflict resolutions, negotiations, financial and budget planning and project management.
Tommy Caruthers: Forty-five years at Saint David’s has given me a view of the church that is somewhat unique in having the opportunity to see the different styles of leadership of the priests, and changes in the congregation over such a long period of time.I think I can help bring the congregation to a unified direction for the parish in the future.I do believe the parish needs to think ahead to the future of the parish in view of the many changes in the Episcopal Church.I believe at some time in the not too distant future the parish is going to have to take a different direction, maybe away from the Episcopal Church and the parish needs strong leadership to continue our worship in the historic faith we have enjoyed over our long distinguished history.
Delie Fisher: I've served with numerous organizations both here at Saint David's and in the community. I believe I understand the workings of the church and have experience with finances as a small business owner.
Edith Hays: I love Saint David's parish family and the traditions of the church. I am a good listener and work well as a groupmember. I have experience in different aspects of the church including two terms on the Vestry.
Mark Oliver: Regular attendance in worship at Saint David’s, regular giver of record to the church, honest, dependable, respectful of others, willingness to listen to and consider differing viewpoints, computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Lynn Rousey: I am a hard worker, committed and organized. I am not afraid to give my honest opinion when asked (and sometimes when I'm not).I'm willing to roll up my sleeves and do the work required of a Vestry member.

5. Why do you want to serve on the Vestry?
John Andrews: Saint David’s has been my spiritual “home” for twenty years now and my affection for the parish, the people and the purpose of this parish is very strong. I have taken so much from my association with Saint David’s and I wish to give back what I can toward bringing Saint David’s closer to perfection in its authentic missions of conversion, education and worship.
Tommy Caruthers: I want more than anything for the parish to have a healthy growth based on scripture and the prayer book.I want to continue youth education.I want to continue Christian fellowship among all of our parish.I want to support our rector and the vestry and protect the unity of the members of our parish family.
Delie Fisher: As a lifelong orthodox Episcopalian and a parishioner with an immense love of our church, I feel God's calling to serve the people of the parish in this capacity. I've worked with many people for the benefit of our parish and believe I can contribute to our parish by serving.
Edith Hays: I have devoted time in prayer to this and believe it is the right choice for me.I am ready to give of my time and energy to serving on the vestry. I would like to be part of the next few years of Saint David's growth.
Mark Oliver: Iwant to serve on the Vestry of Saint David’s so that we can all continue to have a church home that is rooted in traditional worship of the Holy Trinity.I would like to work with our Rector and all members of Saint David’s to continue to develop programs that allow us to grow in our faith and help others to explore theirs.I want to assist in the leadership of our Church, making decisions that will benefit everyone,old-timers, new members, teenagers/young adults, and our children. I want to serve on the Vestry so that the various organizations in place at Saint David’s will continue to be supported and to ensure that our financial resources are used for the greater good.Finally, I want to serve on our Vestry so that all members can remain confident that they have someone they can approach with suggestions or concerns.Thanks for your consideration.
Lynn Rousey: I am but one individual whose time has come to offer up my God given talents to our church.My goal would be to keep Saint David’s a united, healthy and growing parish supportive of the Rector, Deacon, parishioners and our Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Men of Saint David's will be re-convening this Saturday morning for prayer, fellowship, and a hearty breakfast. It will start at 8:30am in Saint Augustine Chapel with Morning Prayer.

We’ll discuss goals for the year, get organized, and maybe even throw in a little fun. Be thinking about projects and topics of study you may be interested in and causes we may want to support.

For more information, contact Steve Hale at steve.hale@stewart.com or Vern Bassett at vern@hurricaneoc.com.

The Requiem Mass and Funeral for Elizabeth Ann Olufsen will take place at the Church of Saint David of Wales on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 2 p.m. A brief punch, coffee and cookie reception will follow the liturgy in order to greet the family. Those attending are invited to join the family for the brief graveside liturgy at Roselawn Cemetery and then a supper buffet reception at the Denton Country Club.

You can "Like" our new Facebook page by following this address: http://www.facebook.com/saintdavidofwales

And, be sure to send that URL to friends and other parishioners so they can find us easily on Facebook!

The Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Dallas will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, preach, baptize and confirm and receive on Sunday, June 13th at the parish.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend for the 10:30 a.m. liturgy and the 9:15 a.m. forum in the parish hall at which the Bishop will address questions concerning the Diocese, Church and Communion.

Early Saturday morning, a longtime, faithful parishioner of Saint David of Wales, Fran DuChemin entered eternal life.  Funeral will be Wednesday, May 12th at 11 a.m. in the church.  Donations can be made to the Memorial Fund.  May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Today, March 10, 2010, trees were planted in the Prayer Garden by the Parish Offices to complete phase one of the landscaping project.  Phase one has already been paid for by members of the parish and the parish will be now be invited to participate in phase two of the project which will include the opportunity to purchase a plant or shrub for the garden in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one.  Plans are being made to have a parish work day, planting the smaller scrubs and plants while having a cookout for those who participate in the planting day.  Below is a picture of a portion of what will be the beautiful prayer garden for all to enjoy and use.

The results of the elections were as follows:

Vestry - 3 year terms - Dave Mays, John Siegmund and Judy Johnston

2010 Diocesan Convention Delegates - Vern Bassett, Pete Bradbury, Jolayne LaCour and Jan Rousey and

first alternate Lindsay Keffer.

Vestry Officers for 2010 - David Williamson, Sr. Warden,

                                            Dave Mays, Jr. Warden,

                                            Jan Rousey, Treasurer and

                                            John Andrews as clerk.

The Anglican Communion Office has released, December 18, 2009, the final version of the Covenant that can be found here.  Response to the Covenant by Canon Neal Michell can be found here.  More reactions to the document will be forthcoming.