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RESPONSE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL PAXTON'S LEGAL OPINION AND GOVERNOR ABBOTT'S DECLARATION ABOUT TRANSGENDER YOUTH
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VOLUNTEER FOR SXSW
We need volunteers for SXSW! Be a part of just another cool and exciting St. David's event! Email taylor.c@stdave.org to sign up. As a venue, we have two platinum badges available for purchase and those funds will go back to the church.
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HANDBELL CHOIR OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS
The Handbell Choir is in search of new ringers to play a beautiful set of 6 octaves of bells (not many churches have that many) and 5 octaves of hand chimes. Adults or young musicians interested in learning a new instrument are welcome. 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
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EPISCOPAL 101 CLASS
Starting March 6
Interested in Confirmation, learning about the Episcopal faith, or just interested in a refresher?
On May 8, Bishop Doyle will confirm and receive those youth and adults who have completed the preparatory class.
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VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE TO ST. DAVID'S CATHEDRAL IN WALES
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Eric Malnassy,
Interim Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
Legacy gifts through bequests and other gift provisions are vitally important to the future of St. David’s Episcopal Church. The Sumners Legacy Society recognizes those who have made a bequest or other planned gift from their estate. These can be gifts of any size and can be structured as a dollar amount or percentage. They can also be distributed from life insurance policies, annuities, and IRA and 401 (k) accounts. As you consider your journey with St. David’s, we invite you to consider joining the Sumners Legacy Society in your estate plans.
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
March 1, 5:30-7 p.m., Sumners Hall
St. David's youth are hosting a cool bingo & pancakes night!
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ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
- 7 a.m. | Historic Church, said service (no music)
- 12 p.m. | Historic Church
- 6 p.m. | Outdoor Labyrinth
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7:30 p.m. | Historic Church, Livestreamed
- Youth are invited to attend this service; regular EYC will not meet.
Childcare will be available at the noon, 6, and 7:30 p.m. services
Ash Wednesday Simple Dinner 6-7 p.m. in Sumners Hall (soup, salad, and bread)
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NEXT WEEK: LENTEN JOURNEY GROUPS
Here is a listing of new Lenten Journey Groups:
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Ladder to the Light March 6-April 3, 10-11 a.m. Zoom (online only).
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Virtual Pilgrimage to Malawi March 6-27, 10-11 a.m. (11:15-12:15 on March 27) Crail C and Zoom
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Otherwise Christian: March 8-April 5, 7-8 p.m. Zoom (online only)
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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
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NEW MUSIC FOR LENT
Dr. David Stevens, St. David’s Director of Music for 32 years, has composed new service music that will be sung at the 9 and 11:15 am 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.
Sunday Mornings Starting March 6
First Sunday in Lent
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.
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LAST CHANCE TO DONATE
LAUNDRY LOVE DETERGENT DRIVE ENDS
Thank you to those who have donated! We still need more laundry detergent (pods of any brand are much preferred) and dryer sheets for our ongoing Laundry Love ministry. You can drop off the supplies in the lobby of the church or order them online and have them sent to the church in the care of St. David's Laundry Love.
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SHARE THE WARMTH – BLANKETS NEEDED
As the weather dips back down, St. David’s Cold Weather Shelter needs blankets to help our neighbors stay warm throughout the nights when the system is activated. Donations of new or gently used blankets or quilts can be dropped off by the front desk. We can make a difference together to help our neighbors stay warm this winter.
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MARCH 2-3 – SUPPORT TRINITY CENTER ON AMPLIFY AUSTIN DAY
Beginning at 6 p.m., on March 2, our Austin community unites around causes in which we truly believe in and help organizations connect to the larger community. Our community and networks are able to give back on this day, or even now for early giving! All gifts, including yours, will go towards our unhoused neighbors that Trinity Center helps on a daily basis, individuals who have found refuge within St. David’s walls for over 20 years. Help Trinity Center's network grow by sharing with friends on social media.
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SUNDAY, FEB. 27: TAKE-HOME MEALS
Pick up dinner in Sumners Hall when you come to church for worship.
- Sweet and Sour Chicken with vegetables
- Arroz con Pollo
- Meatloaf and Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Vegetables (serves 4)
- Caesar Salad Kit
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SUNDAY YOUTH MINISTRY
Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Youth Room
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner 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.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Sundays, 10 a.m., Preschool-5th grade
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.
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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
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SOCIAL AND OUTREACH GROUPS |
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EpiscoPals Tuesdays, 7 p.m. on Zoom and in person at various locations
7 p.m., on Zoom. Next meeting: April 14
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m. Vestry Room and Zoom (Sundays), Age 35-50 discussion group
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Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Off Site. Next dates: March 19
Next meetings: Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, April 16
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PRAYER FOR PILGRIMS
O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel in particular those from the parishes of
St. David’s and St. Matthew’s who are pilgrimaging to Israel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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