St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | March 4, 2022
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Dr. David Stevens, St. David’s Director of Music for 32 years, has composed the new service music that will be sung at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday Eucharists in Lent. A Mass for Companions, consisting of a Kyrie (Lord, have mercy), Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy), and Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), is written in a call-and-response format that is easy to sing, accompanied with rich harmonies.

This Sunday, March 6, there will be three celebrations of the Eucharist, all including the Great Litany:
8 a.m., Historic Church (no music)
9 a.m., Historic Church
Come at 8:45 to learn the new service music.
If you regularly attend the Eucharist on the Labyrinth, please join us in the Historic Church as we learn this music together. There will be no Labyrinth service at 9 a.m. on March 6.
11:15 a.m., Historic Church
Come at 11 a.m. to learn the new service music.
In response to the new CDC guidelines and after reviewing Austin Public Health’s Stage 3 Guidance, St. David’s will continue to require masks during worship, our most protected essential space. Thank you for continuing to wear masks during worship through the month of March. Partially or unvaccinated individuals and those who need a booster dose are required to wear a mask in our church buildings. Church leadership will review St. David’s COVID-19 guidelines as needed.
LENTEN JOURNEY GROUPS
New adult formation groups on Zoom and in Crail C starting this Sunday, March 6.
  • Ladder to the Light – March 6-April 3, 10-11 a.m., Zoom (online only).
  • Virtual Pilgrimage to Malawi – March 6-27, 10-11 a.m., (11:15-12:15 on March 27) Crail C and Zoom
  • Episcopal 101 – 12:30-1:30 p.m., Guild Parlor, next Sunday this class will be 10-11 a.m.
If you don't receive a confirmation message or the Zoom link please email info@stdave.org or call the church at (512) 610-3500.
SUNDAY AT A GLANCE

Podcast
8 a.m.
Historic Church

8:30 a.m.
First Floor, Ages 2 mo.-3 yrs.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Guild Parlor and Zoom
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

9 a.m.
Historic Church

10 a.m.
Crail C and Zoom
Zoom and Library
Vestry Room
Meet onsite and Zoom
Meet in Bethell Hall

11:15 a.m.
Historic Church and livestreamed

12:30 p.m.
Guild Parlor

1 p.m.
Library

8 p.m. 
Sung Evening Prayer
Bethell and livestreamed

5:30 p.m. 
Wednesdays on Zoom
BCP English | Spanish
The view after February storms, looking down on the Shire Valley.
SOUTHERN MALAWI
If you would like to be one of the 12 families to host pilgrims from Southern Malawi visiting Texas from May 18-June 5, please contact Linda Gebhard.

We are still raising funds for both the pilgrimage costs and recent flood relief. Roads are starting to open and there is hope that a clinic can be opened to help with flood-related medical issues. Donations to the storm relief or 2022 pilgrimage efforts can be done online on the St. David’s website or at the kiosk in the church lobby. Select Warm Heart and note ‘storm’ or ‘pilgrimage’ in the memo.

BADGES FOR SXSW
St. David's has been an official South by Southwest (SXSW) venue since 2008. As a venue, we have two platinum badges available for purchase! Those funds will go back to the church. To purchase platinum badges email taylor.c@stdave.org.

If you would like to volunteer March 15-19 and have a unique festival experience, please contact Taylor Cloyd. As our hospitality team prepares for SXSW we will have the following closures:
  • March 13:
  • No Sunday Breakfast
  • No take-home meals
  • Holy Grounds will be closed
  • March 16: No Wednesday Dinner
  • March 20: Holy Grounds Closed

Sunday Breakfast and take-away dinner sales will return on Sunday, March 20.
STARRY NIGHTS FUNDRAISER BENEFITING SUMMER CAMP
Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. at County Line Barbecue on Lake Austin, benefiting Camp Allen’s Summer Camp: A fun-filled, annual gathering of our Central Texas Episcopal Family for an evening under the stars to raise scholarship funds to send kids to camp. Hundreds of children are able to attend Camp Allen each year only through the support of our scholarship fund. We will also be honoring the Very Rev. Dr. Cynthia Kittredge, Dean and President of the Seminary of the Southwest.
STAFF MEMBER BEGINS ORDINATION PROCESS
Dr. Amy Moehnke, director of Newcomer and Young Adult Ministries, is a postulant for Holy Orders for ordination to the priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. This exciting journey includes, God willing, being ordained a transitional deacon in June 2023 and then ordained a priest a few months after that. Congratulations, Amy! 
 
A Message from Amy 
I am beyond grateful and awed that this dream of mine is a few steps closer to being fulfilled. It has been a long road and St. David's has been an integral part of my getting to this point. I would not be here without the sustaining, encouraging presence of this congregation. Thank you! Over the next year and a half, I ask for your prayers as I continue my discernment, preparation, and formation for this vocational step. Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement. 
 
A Message from Father Chuck 
I have long been inspired by Amy's ministry at St. David's. I am deeply grateful she has continued to respond to God's ever-deepening call in her life which has led her to this point. This is an exciting time in Amy's life, and also good news for the Church! Thanks be to God! 
HANDBELL CHOIR OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS
Adults or young musicians interested in learning a new instrument are welcome to become ringers in the handbell choir. Some familiarity with reading music, playing an instrument, or percussion, is helpful but not essential. Practices are Wednesday evenings 6-8 p.m.

Ringers commit to 5-6 practice sessions to prepare the music for special Sunday services at 9 and 11:15 a.m. To join, please email leader Gail Findlay at handbells@stdave.org
LENTEN JOURNEY GROUPS
Here is a listing of new Lenten Journey Groups:
  • Ladder to the Light – March 6-April 3, 10-11 a.m. Zoom (online only).
  • Virtual Pilgrimage to Malawi – March 6-27, 10-11 a.m., (11:15-12:15 on March 27), Crail C and Zoom
  • Otherwise Christian – March 8-April 5, 7-8 p.m., Zoom (online only)
  • The Gospel According to Harry Potter – March 16-April 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., (Zoom only on March 16), Vestry Conference Room and Zoom
VISIT OUR ARCHIVAL LECTURES
Watch the full 2022 Eckhardt Lecture Series at stdave.org/eckhardt.
Listen to our 2021 Lecture Archive at stdave.org/lecture.
TAKE HOME SUNDAY DINNER
Purchase meals this Sunday, March 6 in Sumners Hall when you come to church for worship.
READY-TO-HEAT MEALS
  • Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas with Green Chile Queso Sauce (8 enchiladas) $13.00
  • Eggplant Parmesan (serves 2-4) $13.00
  • Meatballs with Marinara (ten 3-oz. meatballs, 1 qt. sauce) $15.00
  • Cafe Divine Marinara Sauce (16 oz.) $5.00
  • Single Chicken Marsala with Green Beans and Carrots $10.00
FROZEN SOUP $5
Chicken Sausage Gumbo, Cheese Broccoli, and Quinoa Vegetable
ESPRESSO BROWNIE BITES $6
SUNDAY YOUTH MINISTRY
Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Youth Room
Middle and high school youth gather for formation, program, and check-ins. Contact Youth Director Kelsey Cooper to sign up.

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner together at Café Divine together in Sumners Hall. Need dinner? Contact youth@stdave.org. After dinner, we will head to the Youth Room for check-ins, games, and fellowship.
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Sundays, 10 a.m., Preschool-5th grade

Junior Journeys – Register online for Zoom or in-person classes.
Room 152: Love Is an Open Door: A Frozen Junior Journey: Join Miss Kari and friends this winter in the Kingdom of Arendelle as we explore God’s love for us using Scripture and examples from the movie Frozen. Zoom: Preschool through Kindergarten meet with Mrs. Elaine and Mr. Rex each week for music, fellowship, and stories about Jesus. 1st through 5th Grades meet with Ms. Mary every Sunday for a lesson from Scripture, Critter of the Week, and prayer together.

Childcare will be provided every Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children ages 2 months through 3 years of age. First floor, Room 115. Temperature checks and a brief health form will be required. Questions? Contact Childcare Coordinator Laura Lancaster Faulk
Eric Malnassy,
Interim Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.


For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy at eric.malnassy@stdave.org.
Fellowship and Outreach Online
DAY OF SERVICE
Save the Date: April 23, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
SOCIAL AND OUTREACH GROUPS
Daughters of the King 10-11 a.m., Guild Room. Next Meeting: TBD

Environmental Guild Plan environmental stewardship meets quarterly, next meeting: TBD

EpiscoPals 7 p.m., Tuesdays, on Zoom and in person at various locations. 20-something-30-something fellowship

Foundation Communities 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace

GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., on Zoom, quarterly on 2nd Thursdays, Next meeting: April 14

Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays

Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m., Labyrinth or Sumners Hall, 3rd Thursdays
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., Sundays, Vestry Room and Zoom, Age 35-50 discussion group

Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
St. Agnes Guild: 10 a.m.-noon, last Saturdays, Guild Room, learn to knit for those in need

Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next dates: March 19

Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sundays, Vestry Room and Zoom, next meetings: March 27, April 24, May 22, April 16

Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org

Veterans Guitar Group 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Crail A.
Bishop Doyle will be touring the diocese to share fellowship and a vision for the next five years.

On May 8, Bishop Doyle will visit St. David's and will confirm and receive those youth and adults who have completed the preparatory class (registration is open now for the Episcopal 101 classes).
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