St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | July 15, 2022
JULY HOLY HIKE – THIS Saturday
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Morning Prayer (award-winning podcast)
All services are Central Time.
  • 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Historic Church
  • 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Historic Church
  • 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist, EOW*, Bethell Hall 
  • 11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Historic Church (livestreamed)
  • 8 p.m., Choral Compline sung evening prayer, Bethell Hall (livestreamed)
*Enriching Our Worship
THIS Sunday, July 17, and July 24
Holy Grounds is closed and our hot breakfast service is on hiatus until July 31. Drip coffee and pastries will be available Sunday mornings in Sumners Hall and Crail C.
A HOLY CONVERSATION ON THE OVERTURN OF ROE V. WADE
Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m.
Crail C and Zoom
We are creating a space at St. David’s for our community to come together to have a Holy Conversation that will acknowledge our feelings, voice our questions, and support one another as we seek to affirm the moral value of women, transgender, and non-binary persons’ right to determine their reproductive healthcare choices, as well as the moral value of all life. Three panelists will provide context from pastoral, legal, and theological perspectives.
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.

9 a.m.
Historic Church
Bethell Hall

10 a.m.
Age 3-5th grade
10-11 a.m., Room 152, 1st Floor
Crail C
Guild Parlor This class will not meet July 24
Zoom and Library

11:15 a.m.
Historic Church and Livestreamed

1 p.m.
Library

8 p.m. 
Sung Evening Prayer
Bethell Hall and Livestreamed

5:30 p.m. 
Wednesdays on Zoom

Returning in August
BCP English | Spanish
Parking is free in the garage when you come to church for Sunday 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.
CELEBRATING DR. DAVID STEVENS
Sunday, Aug. 7
As announced this spring, Dr. David Stevens will retire this summer after 32 years as St. David’s Director of Music. We will celebrate his ministry on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the 11:15 Eucharist, which will feature not only service music written by David but also favorite anthems specially chosen by him and sung by current and former St. David’s choir members. Lunch will follow in Sumners Hall. Please join us as we give thanks for David’s long and fruitful ministry with us!
WELCOME HOME SUNDAY
Sunday, Aug. 14
On Welcome Home Sunday we will begin our season of worship together in Bethell Hall. On Sunday mornings we will continue to offer 8, 9, and 11:15 a.m. services. The 9 a.m. service will combine a traditional liturgy with a diverse selection of music (choral, organ, and guitar) and was designed with families with young children in mind.

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS
We will begin a new tradition on Welcome Home Sunday. On the second Sunday of each month, blessings will be offered in worship to all who are celebrating a birthday. Visit My St. David's on our website to update your contact information.
As public service reminders, on July 12, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) transitioned to 10-digit dialing. This means including the area code when dialing local numbers.
AUGUST HOLY KAYAK
Saturday, Aug. 20, 8-10 a.m.
Since it will be HOT in August, our usual Holy Hike worship will be a Holy Kayak on Ladybird Lake.
FEAST OF MARY MAGDALENE
Friday, July 22, 7:30 p.m., Historic Church
Worship service to honor the feast of Mary Magdalene with hymns, organ, and Holy Eucharist. Parking in our garage is free during the worship service.
JULY WORSHIP SUPPORT TRAINING
Training for new and practiced Acolytes, Ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers. If you would like to learn how to serve at the altar please join us!
EVENING PRAYER
Dinner after GC80 in Baltimore, MD
GENERAL CONVENTION
On its final day in Baltimore, the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved the reunification of the Episcopal Church in North Texas with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

FAMILY SUMMER PLAYDATE (North)
THIS Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.- Noon, Mary Branch Park in Mueller
We had a great turnout last Saturday for the South Austin playdate. Join us up North tomorrow at Mary Branch Park in Mueller for laid-back fellowship, fun, and plenty of coffee & breakfast treats!

Catch up with other parents while the kids enjoy the playground. Email Amanda with questions.
REGISTRATION ENDING SOON
CAMP ST. DAVID'S
Monday, Aug. 8-Friday, Aug. 12
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cost: $250
Reunite with friends at our annual summer camp offering. We look forward to a fun-filled week of age-appropriate activities including art, games, stories, science projects, crafts, and outside time! This summer's theme is Let's Discover God's Earth. Have questions? Please contact campstdavids@stdave.org.
NEXT WEEK: JULY 21 & 22
SUMMER CHILDREN'S MUSICAL presents FROZEN, JR.
Bethell Hall
Thursday, July 21, 2:30 p.m. and
Friday, July 22, 1:30 & 6 p.m.
All are invited to our Summer Performing Arts Camp musical, Disney’s Frozen, Jr. A lively cast of young parishioners and friends brings this beloved story to life. Admission is FREE, and all ages are welcome.

A reception will follow the Friday night performance in Sumners Hall. Triple-digit heat? Let it Go, and join us at Frozen, Jr.!
SUMMER SUNDAYS
10-11 a.m. Children are welcome to join Ms. Amanda and her friends every Sunday on the 1st floor. We'll share a short chapel service, story, craft, and snack. No registration is required. Childcare is available on the 1st floor for children under three.
OPEN TABLE PRIDE SCHEDULE
Saturday, Aug. 20
Pride Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fiesta Gardens
St. David's will host a booth at the Pride Festival.

Pride Eucharist, 6:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTINUATION

Since Commitment Sunday, we have received gifts totaling more than $950,000 and we’ve surpassed 95% of our $1,000,000 goal! We have just a little more work to do to get there. All who haven't yet made a gift are invited to prayerfully consider what they can contribute to keep our Light on the Hill shining brightly for years to come.
Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy at eric.malnassy@stdave.org.
WRINKLE IN TIME MEETINGS AND MOVIE NIGHT
STAGE READING
Sunday, July 24, 10 a.m., Vestry Room
This group will read and discuss the stage play adaptation and will be led by Amanda Wischkaemper.

PARISH MOVIE NIGHT
Sunday, Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
The One Church One Book series will conclude with a movie night. Pizza will be served.
JOURNEY GROUP SURVEY
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to complete Journey Group Survey
Photo: moranch.org
WOMEN'S FALL RETREAT
Sept. 16-18, Mo-Ranch in the Texas Hill Country 
This women’s retreat, led by Pastor Angela, is a chance for women of the parish to get away for rest, relaxation, and fellowship.  

Schedule
 
  • Friday, Sept. 16: Meet at Mo-Ranch by 4 p.m. Carpool options available. 
  • Saturday, Sept. 17: Activities conclude by 
  • Sunday, Sept. 18: All welcome to stay until 11 a.m. 

Registration Fee includes all meals and lodging for the weekend. Spaces limited, register as soon as possible. Scholarships available. 

  • $375 (single) 
  • $250 (double) 
LAUNDRY LOVE
Thursday, July 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., SpinZone
Laundry Love is a time of fellowship and fun centered around making the task of doing laundry less burdensome! Volunteers hand out supplies, serve food, and visit with participants. Volunteers arrive at 5 p.m. if possible to help set up.
ST. AGNES GUILD
Saturday, July 30, 9:30-11 a.m., Guild Parlor
The St. Agnes Guild knits and crochets items for people in need in the parish and the community. Free help and materials are available. Contact stagnes@stdave.org
FLOWER DELIVERY MINISTRY
After Sunday services, take flowers adorning the altar to parishioners who are sick, homebound, recently bereaved, or for happy occasions like the birth of a new baby. Drop off flowers Sunday afternoons or any time on Mondays without set time commitments.

This ministry cannot continue without some new volunteers. Please contact Erin Donoghue at flowerdelivery@stdave.org.
JOIN AN ONGOING GROUP
Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. This group will resume in the fall

Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: TBD

EpiscoPals 7 p.m., Thursdays, in person at various locations. 20-something to 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., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: TBD

Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: July 25

Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m., Labyrinth or Sumners Hall, 3rd Thursdays. Next meeting: TBD

The Middle Place This group will resume Aug. 21
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org

Anyone looking for some Sunday lunchtime fellowship is welcome to attend this gathering. Next meeting TBD

St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meetings: July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24

Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meeting: TBD

Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., Select Sundays, Sumners Hall. Next meeting: Aug. 28

Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Three Positions Immediate Availability
Due to recent retirements, our Facilities Department is searching for three facility maintenance employees, or sextons, who would be responsible for maintaining the parish buildings, equipment, and grounds. If you or someone you know would be interested in applying please email Parish Administrator Jim Lamm.
NEXT-TO-NEW PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Two Positions Immediate Availability
Looking for Program Coordinators to champion our mission, and support sustainability in the resale business. We focus on building sustainable communities through volunteerism, charitable giving, and bringing products back into the eco-cycle. Email Interim Executive Director Ulrike Miller.
ST. DAVID'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
BUSINESS MANAGER
One Position Immediate Availability
The ideal candidate for this position has experience operating the financial side of a small business including client billing, processing payments, paying bills, making deposits, and interacting with customers (enrolled families).
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