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Christmas Eve – Dec. 24
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4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist, EOW*
- Children are invited to dress in costume to help tell the story of the Nativity. Extra costumes will be available to borrow.
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7 p.m. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Rite II, with Extended Prelude
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10 p.m. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Rite II, with Extended Prelude and Incense, Livestreamed
Christmas Day – Dec. 25
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10:30 a.m. Christmas Day Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Organ, Livestreamed
Sunday, Jan. 1
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10:30 a.m. Feast of The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Organ, Livestreamed
Friday, Jan. 6
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7:30 p.m. Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Organ, Livestreamed. A celebratory reception in Sumners Hall will follow as we bring the Twelve Days of Christmas to an end.
*Enriching Our Worship
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Updated St. David’s COVID-19 Guidelines
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Masks strongly encouraged during worship, especially if you exhibit any COVID-like symptoms.
- Masks are available as you enter the building and worship space.
- Worship leaders will wear masks during communion.
- Masks are optional for everyone fully vaccinated and up to date, and required for adults providing church childcare and younger children’s formation.
- Masks are highly recommended for children aged 3 and up.
- Communion in both kinds will be distributed at the rail.
- The chalice will be available for drinking and intinction.
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The church building will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, Tuesday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Jan. 2, for the Christmas and New Year's holidays. | |
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NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE:
- This newsletter will be the last published in 2022, resuming Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.
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Thank you for supporting our mission of spreading God’s love in our community and making St. David’s your charity of choice in the giving season.
2022 End-of-Year Gifts to St. David's
To have your gift recorded as part of your 2022 giving, please remember the following based on IRS rules:
- Cash and check gifts given in person must be received by Friday at 4 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2022. You may also give your gift during the Christmas offerings.
- Mailed checks must be DATED and POSTMARKED on or before Dec. 31, 2022.
- Credit/debit card gifts are recognized on the day the gift was made. To be recorded as a 2022 gift it must be made prior to midnight on Dec. 31, 2022.
- Stock gifts are recorded on the day the stock was transferred to St. David’s Episcopal Church and must be received by St. David’s by Dec. 31, 2022.
Questions? Contact Eric Malnassy at
512-610-3546 or stewardship@stdave.org.
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
Next Meeting: Jan. 8, 2023
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
Next meeting: Jan. 11, 2023
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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CLUB 45 GOES ICE SKATING
Sunday, Jan. 8, 3-5 p.m., Location TBA
Club 45 is a new ministry for students in 4th & 5th grades run jointly by the Children and Family and Youth Ministries. We will gather in January to ice skate together! Location TBA- Contact Kelsey or Amanda for more information.
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TRINITY HOLIDAY PARTY
Last Sunday, Trinity Center hosted an annual Christmas Party for neighbors in the downtown area. Volunteers gathered to make the gym festive for the party.
Trinity Center's Executive Director Christian Rodriguez said, "The gym was packed and more than 250 people were able to come in and enjoy a hot meal and sweets, receive gifts, and take a free portrait photo...We wanted to say thank you to those who volunteered on Saturday to put together all of the decorations—it made everything so much more festive, and it looked wonderful!"
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WARM CLOTHING DONATIONS
Jackets, coats, sweatshirts or hoodies, beanies, gloves, scarves, sweats, and thermals, are all in demand as winter weather comes to Austin. Winter wear donations can be dropped off in the bin in the lobby when you come to church for Christmas services.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday, Jan. 15, 3 p.m., Trinity Center
St. David's volunteers will prepare a meal for the Trinity Streets Community, bless the Eucharist, and then serve lunch. All ages are welcome.
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ANGEL TREE GIFTS DELIVERED
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Angel Tree! The Revs. Braun and McCall were slightly squished behind the affectionately named "wall of generosity" in their shared office.
On Dec. 19, our Angel Tree crew delivered the gifts and school supplies to happy recipients at Norman-Sims Elementary.
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HOLY CONVERSATION
Sunday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
The Rev. Kristin Braun will present the second installment of our Holy Conversations series as we explore advocacy and parenting.
In these conversations, on the second Sunday of the month, we will learn how to bring our Episcopal faith to bear on current events.
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TWO-PART LECTURE SERIES ON JUDAISM
Sundays, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
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Jan. 15: Intro to Judaism - What I Should Know Rabbi Neil Blumofe will offer a brief presentation about the essence of Judaism and then discuss your questions and ideas. Is there a difference between the Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible? What is the covenant? What does the concept of the chosen people really mean? Bring your questions and your curiosity!
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Jan 22: Early Twentieth-Century Jewish Migration to Texas Dr. Suzanne Seriff, from the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies, will present a period of Texas history between 1907-1914.
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HOLY GROUNDS SALE
- Select items (gifts and books) are 75% off through Christmastide
- All Cards are $2 off
Visit Holy Grounds for coffee and shopping Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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FIRST THURSDAY PUBLIC LUNCH
Jan. 5, 2023, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sumners Hall
Take a break from work on the first Thursday of the month, and come by for Chef Ray’s delicious food! No reservation is needed. Parking will be validated for those eating lunch.
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SUNDAY HOT BREAKFAST
RESUMES Jan. 8, 2023, 8:30-11 a.m.
Sumners Hall
Enjoy weekly fellowship and a hot breakfast buffet with Chef Ray’s famous bacon, eggs, pancakes, pastries, and free drip coffee.
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WEDNESDAY PARISH DINNER
RESUMES Jan. 11, 2023, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sumners Hall
Gather with friends in Sumners Hall when you come to church for Bible study, choir rehearsals, and other Wednesday evening church events.
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Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meetings: Jan. 28, Feb. 25
Daughters of the King10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Jan. 4
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
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Jan. 12
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: TBD
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Book Group 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Zoom. Marco Polo.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies.
Pickleball
Wednesdays evenings, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Last meeting of 2022: Dec. 21
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Dec. 31
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.
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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2023 VESTRY NOMINATIONS OPEN
Please consider nominees for these important positions and encourage others to submit their names. Self-nominations are also encouraged.
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in person in Crail C on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. At the meeting, we will elect 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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