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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Jan. 13, 2023
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The Rev. Kristin Braun's ordination
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CELEBRATING LAURA FAULK
Sunday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m., Sumners Hall
Please stop by Sumners Hall to thank Laura Faulk for her twenty-four years of ministry to our parish as the former director of St. David's Day School and our retired child care coordinator.
Laura will continue to serve as the parish's Safeguarding trainer.
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Parking is free in the garage when you come to church for worship and Wednesday evening events. You do not need to scan anything to park in the garage. Questions? Please contact worshipevents@stdave.org or call the Front Desk at 512.610.3500. | |  |
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Sundays, 10 a.m., First Floor
Junior Journeys: Age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Level 1 and Level 2
A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
Sundays, 10 a.m., Youth Room 170
We start with check-ins and sometimes donuts, and then read one of the scripture passages from the lectionary for that Sunday and discuss in depth.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
5:30-6 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall
6-7 p.m. Meeting, Room 170
Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join us for community building, fellowship, games, and silliness until we wrap up with Compline and a devotional at 7 p.m.
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SACRED GROUND/BELOVED COMMUNITY IN 2023
We are holding two information sessions on Sacred Ground and Becoming Beloved Community, developed by The Episcopal Church as part of a long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. Those attending will be given information on participation in the 2023 offering of this curriculum at St. David's. Please choose the date that works best for your schedule, attending both sessions is not required.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m., Crail A
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SURVEY REQUEST
Those who are interested in this curriculum are invited to fill out a brief survey before the sessions to help us gauge interest and choose preferred future meeting days/times:
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SUPERBOWL BRISKET PREORDER
Mark your calendars! Chef Ray and the Café Divine crew will be smoking brisket for your Super Bowl parties.
Pre-orders will be accepted for whole and half briskets Jan. 22-Feb. 12 by emailing chefray@stdave.org.
Pounders and sandwiches will be available for purchase in Sumners Hall on Super Bowl Sunday until noon.
Order details and pricing coming soon!
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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 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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RAMP BUILD
Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
St David's Ramp Build Team work with the Texas Ramp Project Travis County constructing ramps for persons with mobility challenges. For more information, contact Ray Trono.
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MEN'S GROUP DINNER
Thursday, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m., Sumners Hall
Dinner cost: $20
Join us for monthly fellowship. We meet at 6 p.m., eat at 6:30 and finish up at 8 p.m. Help before and after is greatly appreciated. BYOB to enjoy with our steak, potato, salad, and dessert.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor.
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Feb. 19
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, Guild Parlor. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meetings: TBD
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch11 a.m.-1 p.m., Offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meetings: Jan. 28, Feb. 25
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays.
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meetings: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Jan. 19
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Reading Group 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Zoom. A facilitated discussion of The Travels of Marco Polo.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Jan. 28
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Jan. 15
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meetings: Jan. 21, Feb. 11, March 25
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., select Sundays, Sumners Hall. RSVP for upcoming meetings: Jan. 22
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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ST. DAVID'S STAFF INVITED TO PANEL ON EXCELLENCE
IN CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS
This week, Lori Blewett, St. David's director of communications, and Holt Haley-Walker, assistant director of communications, were invited as panelists on the Excellence in Church Communications: Newsletters and Websites webinar, jointly hosted by the Episcopal Parish Network and Episcopal Communicators.
St. David's received six awards in 2022 from the Episcopal Communicators Polly Bond Awards in newsletter, podcast, logo, photography, and best campaign.
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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Sunday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m., Crail Hall
At the Annual Parish Meeting we will hear the annual report, finance report, learn more about our 175th anniversary celebrations, and select six vestry members, five for three-year terms and one for an unexpired two-year term. In addition, we will elect one Diocesan Council delegate for a four-year term.
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DAY SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT
St. David's Day School is currently enrolling ages 12 months to 5 years, with availability in all classrooms. Texas Rising Star and NAEYC accredited. Interested in a tour or enrolling? Contact us at 512.610.3534 or kate.t@stdave.org.
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BIRTHDAY WISH BLESSINGS
The community of St. David's is invited to share birthday wishes for our parish in honor of our 175th anniversary. At parish-wide events throughout the year, Birthday Wish blank pages and markers will be provided to record your wish and your name. We will display them throughout the church for this year of celebration.
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175th Anniversary Pilgrimage
to Wales and England
Aug. 30-Sept. 8, 2023,
Contact Pastor Angela with pilgrimage questions.
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