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March 16, 2026
Today is
St. Patrick's Day Eve
OK, so St. Patrick’s Day Eve is a totally made-up holiday, but all the other official awareness days for March 16 just weren’t very inspiring. However, the day before St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect time to contemplate the existence of the faith in Ireland prior to his arrival.
Christianity had debuted in Ireland before St. Patrick did, primarily through small, established communities along the coast, likely introduced in the late 4th or early 5th century via trade, raids, and contact with Roman Britain or Gaul. These early, often isolated Christians, were largely located in secluded areas, though some early monastery sites are believed to date from this period. Christianity adopted various pre-Christian, pagan symbols through a process called syncretism, adapting them to fit Christian theology as it spread.
If you’ve read this far, you’re probably wondering what all this has to do with tomorrow’s green beer and the answer is, “Not much.” And a thorough explanation of the transition from paganism to Christianity that spanned centuries would be a bit overly ambitious for our Monday eNews so let’s just end this March 16, St. Patrick’s Day Eve before tomorrow’s big celebration with an early,
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”
Some References:
https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/christian-symbols-pagan-roots
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/first/paganism.html
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Announcing a Change in Online Giving
The next time you visit our website, StNicholasFL.org, check out the new format for submitting online donations. Under "Giving" at the navigation menu, click "Donate" to see the new software. You will need to create a login the first time you make a donation. St. Nicholas is now using ChurchTrac.com to manage our member data and will utilize several other organizational tools offered with this software. You can also reach the Giving > Donation page directly at:
StNicholasEpiscopal.churchtrac.com/give
or by scanning this QRCode:
If you have been making automatic donations with FaithStreet on a weekly or monthly basis, you will need to set that up with ChurchTrac. And be sure to login to FaithStreet to discontinue your online giving with that platform. Every new practice comes with a learning curve and it will take a little time to become accustomed to this new format. However, all will be well because
When we Episco-pull together,
we Angli-can do anything!
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A Request from the Office ...
Please submit any content to be included in our
Monday eNews by Noon on Fridays. Thank you!
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2026 Lenten Meditations
Episcopal Relief
and Developement
has produced a series of
Lenten Meditations
to run from
February 18 through April 5.
Click to Subscribe
for email daily meditations.
| Written by Sr. Monica Clair, recently featured here on eNews, the 2026 meditations offer an invitation to rediscover—or deepen—holy habits of prayer, worship and engagement with Scripture. These "holy habits" provide a path to a life that is given shape, meaning and direction by being rooted in a deeper relationship with God.
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Prayer List Requests
Please submit in writing by using the
Prayer List Request Cards
found in the Sanctuary or by email to:
Office@StNicholasFl.org
We want to be sure every name gets recorded.
Thank you.
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Upcoming Events
Thu, March 19, 2026BINGO!1:00 PMDoors open at Noon. Ministry of Hospitality and Entertainment, BINGO provides our neighbors (particularly senior citizens) a safe and fun place for recreation.
Play for as little as $10 for 10 regular games or $19 for all games (10 regular games, 2 progressive coveralls, 6 special games, and the Money Ball!
Plus, St. Nicholas gives away a $15 Publix Gift each game day and monthly there are 4 (two on Thursday and two on Sunday) $50 cash give-a-ways! Fri, March 20, 2026Fish Fry4:00 PM to 7:00 PMOur legendary fish dinners served from the
Holy Grill and packed up to-go or to enjoy with
friends in Parish Hall. Guiness-Battered Cod,
French Fries, Cole Slaw and a Soda - $20
Proceeds benefit the
Holy Grill Mobile Feeding Ministry Sun, March 22, 2026Sunday Service9:30 AMHoly Eucharist followed by Coffee Hour in Parish Hall Getting Rid of the Junk in your Trunk11:00 AMAn inspirational presentation by Al DeSarro, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, who brings an uplifting message on getting rid of the burdens we carry, renewing our spirit and making room for the life God is calling us to live. BINGO!2:00 PMDoors open at 1:00pm Ministry of Hospitality and Entertainment, BINGO provides our neighbors (particularly senior citizens) a safe and fun place for recreation.
Play for as little as $10 for 10 regular games or $19 for all games (10 regular games, 2 progressive coveralls, 6 special games, and the Money Ball!
Plus, St. Nicholas gives away a $15 Publix Gift each game day and monthly there are 4 (two on Thursday and two on Sunday) $50 cash give-a-ways! |
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St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
1111 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Phone (954) 942-5887 www.StNicholasFL.org
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