Meet the Staff at St. David's
Interim Minister, Reverend Charles A. Carter
Nicholas Russo, Rector's Warden & Treasurer
Adlai Waksman, Organist
Sandy Viola, Parish Secretary
James J. Moore, Buildings Superintendent
St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk
St. David's & DuPont Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
215-482-2345
Who We Are
We are a small group of dedicated people enriching the Philadelphia/Manayunk area with a neighborhood tradition that dates back to the late 1800's. We look forward to seeing you soon.
We are grateful to Molly Clark Davis for her press release on the steeple.
Contact: Molly Clark Davis
215-482-4653 or 215-908-4108
Email: mollynclark@hotmail.com
Th Review (September 5).
Article and photos of the tower were written in the Roxborough Review. Thanks to Bernard Scally for the article.
Church Calendar
A Liturgical Calendar for the Year 2008
November 16 - 27 Pentecost - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. & coffee hour & 2nd meeting with Dr. Carrol Shepard & Vestry
November 23 - Last Sunday after Pentecost - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. & coffee hour - Stewardship Sunday
November 30 - 1st Sunday in Advent - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. & coffee hour
December 7 - 2nd Sunday in Advent - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., Tea & Anniversary Celebration, Advent Lessons & Carols, Final meeting with Dr. Carrol Shephard & Vestry. The congregation is invited to attend this meeting.
December 14 - 3rd Sunday in Advent - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. & coffee hour
December 21 - 4th Sunday in Advent - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. & coffee hour and church decorating for Christmas
December 24 - Christmas Eve Celebration - 7:30 p.m. Carols, 8 p.m. Holy Eucharist Candlelight Services
December 28 - Christmas 1 - Christmas Lessons & Carols, Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. & coffee hour
David, Bishop of Wales, c.544
Despite the overwhelming victory of the pagan Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, in the 5th century, one part of Britain continued in the ways of Christianity - Wales. In this last stronghold of the old Britons, the faith sprung from Glastonbury continued to flourish. To the family of one Sanctus in Menevia there was born a son David ("the beloved"). While fairly young, he founded a monastery near Menevia and became its abbot. In time, David founded 11 monasteries in Wales, and made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. He became a leader and guardian of the Christian faith in Wales. Eventually he moved the center of episcopal government to Menevia, which is still and episcopal city, now called Ty-Dewi (House of David). David is revered and loved to this day as patron of Wales, foremost Christian priest, and courageous leader.
From the Prosper for the Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2003, Church Publishing, New York
