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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Oct. 28, 2023
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TRUNK OR TREAT
Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-noon
Surface Lot (Gym in case of rain)
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See a video message from Father Chuck about our recent celebrations and giving. | |
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HARVEST SUNDAY
Nov. 12
- 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
- 10:30 a.m. All-parish worship followed by brunch
On Harvest Sunday, we offer our annual giving cards to the altar during worship as a symbol of our ongoing support of this parish and gratitude to God. Please prayerfully consider the gift you want to make in the culmination of our Annual Giving Campaign.
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy (eric.malnassy@stdave.org) or simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3546.
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COMMUNITY PARTNER CELEBRATION
On Monday, Oct. 23, at Tarry House, we commemorated our 175th anniversary, honored our community partners, and celebrated the invaluable work they do on behalf of so many.
At the culmination of the celebration, Mayor Kirk Watson proclaimed Oct. 23, St. David's Day in Austin, Texas.
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NEWCOMER RECOGNITION
If you have joined St. David's in the last six months, we would like to share your name and photo with the congregation in our newsletter on Nov. 10.
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HUNGER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
Hands for Hope is a wonderful way for the Episcopal community to come together to raise awareness about hunger in Central Texas. Funds also support El Buen’s year-round emergency food pantry.
El Buen also needs volunteers to help distribute meal kits.
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A BLESSING & A TOAST – CELEBRATING TRINITY CENTER STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
Monday, Nov. 6
6-7:30 p.m., B.D. Riley's Pub in Mueller
1905 Aldrich St.
Join us as we raise our glasses in thanks to the incredible staff and volunteers of the Trinity Center.
This summer was tough, but no matter what came their way, the unwavering Trinity Center team kept their doors and hearts open to our unhoused neighbors – so let’s celebrate them!
Hosted by St. George’s Episcopal Church and
St. David’s Episcopal Church.
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VOTING REMINDERS
St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force encourages everyone to vote.
Early Voting:
Monday, Oct. 23-Nov. 3, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
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ST. DAVID'S PLAYGROUND
VOLUNTEER WORKDAY
Saturday, Nov. 4
8:30 a.m.-Noon
Children and adults are needed to help plant, clean, build, and spruce up our playground. Breakfast is included in this fall workday.
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LEARN ABOUT ST. DAVID'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Sunday, Nov. 5
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Why have an Acknowledgement of History for St. David’s? Read a recent post by Joy Harris Phillpot of St. David's Racial Justice Committee.
Dr. Laura Hernandez-Ehrisman and members of the Racial Justice Committee will facilitate a discussion of an Acknowledgement Statement that has been created on behalf of St. David’s which references the land and Indigenous peoples connected to the geographical location of our church as well as the enslavement of African peoples in the early years of the church's formation. Particular focus will be given to the importance of such statements in the ongoing work of racial justice and healing.
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MEN'S RETREAT
Nov. 17-19, Mo Ranch in Hunt TX
Cost: $375 per person (refundable until Nov. 17)
Register no later than Oct. 31.
The men of St. David's parish go on retreat and enjoy fellowship, meals, worship, and relaxation.
See the full retreat schedule.
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
All parishioners are invited to be part of this beautiful Mexican and Latin American tradition. Place labeled photos and mementos of loved ones who’ve passed for special placement on the altar.
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SPOTLIGHT ON TEXAS RAMP PROJECT
Over the next few weeks, we would like to introduce these recipients to you.
The Texas Ramp Build was also honored during our 175th Anniversary Community Partner Celebration. The same weekend St. David's Ramp Team started their longest ramp to-date!
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YOUTH MEET TWICE A WEEK
Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Youth Room 170
Youth in grades 6th-12th gather on the first floor for check-ins, then split by middle/high school. Free donuts, good discussion, and lots of fun.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Sumners Hall
High school and middle school students eat dinner at Café Divine together. Need dinner? Contact Kelsey. After dinner, we head to the youth room for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Nov. 1
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Nov. 12
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Halloween party: Oct. 28
Next meetings Nov. 9 and 30
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Oct. 28
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Jan. 11
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Nov. 24
Medieval Book Club Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Zoom, Book: Snorri Sturluson's, Prose Edda
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: No dinner in November. Men's Retreat: Nov. 17-19
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: TBD
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Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Timers: Meet at private home for WurstFest: Oct. 29
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Oct. 28
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Nov. 5
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: Nov. 19
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: TBD
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: Nov. 5
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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