St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | March 11, 2022
LENTEN SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Morning Prayer (podcast)
All services are Central Time.
  • 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I (without music), Historic Church
  • 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Historic Church
  • 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Enriching Our Worship
  • New location: Bethell Hall
  • 11:15 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Historic Church (livestreamed)
  • 8 p.m. | Choral Compline sung evening prayer, (livestreamed), Bethell Hall

Learn more about new music sung at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday Eucharists in Lent composed by Director of Music Dr. David Stevens. Watch David teaching the parish new music for Lent (starting one minute into the service).
In response to the new CDC guidelines and after reviewing Austin Public Health’s Stage 2 Guidance, St. David’s will continue to require masks during worship, our most protected essential space. Thank you for continuing to wear masks during worship through the month of March. Partially or unvaccinated individuals and those who need a booster dose are required to wear a mask in our church buildings. Church leadership will review St. David’s COVID-19 guidelines as needed.
LENTEN JOURNEY GROUPS
New adult formation groups are still open for registration.
Sundays, 10-11 a.m.
  • Ladder to the Light – March 6-April 3, Zoom and Room 210
  • Virtual Pilgrimage to Malawi – March 6-27, Crail C and Zoom
  • Episcopal 101 – March 6-May 1, Guild Parlor

Weekdays
  • Otherwise Christian: Tuesdays, March 8-April 5, 7-8 p.m. Zoom
  • Starting next week: The Gospel According to Harry Potter – Wednesdays, March 16-April 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Vestry Room and Zoom, This journey group, led by Pastor Angela, will look at the biblical and spiritual themes found in the Harry Potter books/movies. We appreciate the theological themes and lessons of love in the “Harry Potter” books. However, as an open and affirming church, we reject the transphobic views of the books’ author, J.K. Rowling. Learn more about TransEpiscopal and LGBTQIA+ organizations and resources.
If you don't receive a confirmation message or the Zoom link please email info@stdave.org or call the church at (512) 610-3500.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Sunday, March 13
Remember to "Spring Forward" one hour this weekend.
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.
NEW LOCATION
Library and Zoom
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Closed March 13
8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Closed March 13

9 a.m.
Historic Church
New location: Bethell Hall

10 a.m.
Various Locations
Zoom and Library
Vestry Room
Meet onsite and Zoom
Not meeting March 13
Meet in Bethell Hall
Not meeting March 13

11:15 a.m.
Historic Church and livestreamed
Vestry

1 p.m.
Library

8 p.m. 
Sung Evening Prayer
Bethell and livestreamed

5:30 p.m. 
Wednesdays on Zoom
BCP English | Spanish
Bishop Doyle's 360° Tour

On May 8, Bishop Doyle will visit St. David's to preach, and will confirm and receive those youth and adults who have completed the preparatory class.
SXSW at St. David's
March 15-19: If you would like to volunteer to greet our visitors, help direct concertgoers in Bethell Hall and Historic Church, and experience a backstage view of the festival please contact Taylor Cloyd.

LAST CHANCE to purchase discounted platinum badges! Funds will go back to the church. Email taylor.c@stdave.org.

Schedule changes due to Spring Break and SXSW: Wednesday Dinner, Youth EYC, and choir practices will not meet. The Gospel According to Harry Potter and Evening Prayer will meet online only.
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TOWN HALL MEETING
Sunday, March 27, 10-11 a.m., Crail Hall
The Town Hall meeting facilitated by Father Chuck and the vestry will focus on how we see God at work in our parish, and our vision and hopes for our future together. 


Adult formation groups will not meet at 10 a.m. so that all may participate together.

Youth will gather in Room 170 for discussion facilitated by Director of Youth Ministry Kelsey Cooper. Childcare and Children's Ministry formation will meet as usual.

There will be a Virtual Town Hall facilitated by Father Santi for those who wish to attend online.
HOST PILGRIMS FROM SOUTHERN MALAWI
If you would like to be one of the 12 families to host pilgrims from Southern Malawi visiting Texas from May 18-June 5, please contact Linda Gebhard.

We are still raising funds for both the pilgrimage costs and recent flood relief. Donations to the storm relief or 2022 pilgrimage efforts can be done online on the St. David’s website or at the kiosk in the church lobby. Select Warm Heart and note ‘storm’ or ‘pilgrimage’ in the memo.
JEWISH-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS DURING HOLY WEEK
Sunday, April 3, 10-11 a.m.
Crail C and Zoom. Join the Rev. Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski as he explores the Good Friday and Palm Sunday Passion Gospels, along with the Good Friday Solemn Collects, from an affirming Jewish-Christian perspective.
LENTEN LABYRINTH WALK
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.
Since the medieval period labyrinths have been associated with Lenten pilgrimages. Come and walk St. David’s outdoor labyrinth while listening to meditative music provided by Mark Wischkaemper as a way to enter into Holy Week, the final leg of the Lenten journey.
labyrinth
NO SUNDAY BREAKFAST OR HOLY GROUNDS
As our hospitality team prepares for SXSW we will have the following closures next week:
  • March 13:
  • No Sunday Breakfast
  • No take-home meals
  • Holy Grounds will be closed
  • March 16: No Wednesday Dinner

Sunday Breakfast and take-away dinner sales will return on Sunday, March 20.
SUNDAY YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Formation not meeting March 13
Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Youth Room
Middle and high school youth gather for formation, program, and check-ins. Contact Youth Director Kelsey Cooper to sign up.

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
EYC not meeting March 15 during AISD Spring Break
Next meeting Wednesday, March 23, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner together 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.
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Not meeting this Sunday, March 13
Sundays, 10 a.m., Preschool-5th grade

Junior Journeys – Sunday, March 20: Harry Potter and The Way of Love. During the first class, kids will visit "Diagon Alley" to get all of their supplies for their time at Hogwarts. We are in need of a few more grown-ups to be shopkeepers. Contact the Director of Children's Ministry Amanda Wischkaemper to enjoy this fun volunteer opportunity.

We appreciate the theological themes and lessons of love in the “Harry Potter” books. However, as an open and affirming church, we reject the transphobic views of the books’ author, J.K. Rowling. Learn more about TransEpiscopal and LGBTQIA+ organizations and resources.
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
Eric Malnassy,
Interim Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.


For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy at eric.malnassy@stdave.org.
Fellowship and Outreach Online
SHOE & SOCK DRIVE
Throughout the Lenten season, we are collecting new socks (women's and men's sizes) and low-heeled shoes in good condition for clients of Trinity Center. Donations can be dropped off in the church lobby. Contact Fr. Santi Rodriguez.
DAY OF SERVICE
Save the Date: April 23, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
SOCIAL AND OUTREACH GROUPS
Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Room. Next Meeting: April 6

Environmental Guild Plan environmental stewardship meets quarterly, next meeting: TBD

EpiscoPals 7 p.m., Tuesdays, on Zoom and in person at various locations. 20-something-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., on Zoom, quarterly on 2nd Thursdays, Next meeting: April 14

Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays

Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m., Labyrinth or Sumners Hall, 3rd Thursdays
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., Sundays, Vestry Room, Age 35-50 discussion group

Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
St. Agnes Guild: 10 a.m.-noon, last Saturdays, Guild Room, learn to knit for those in need

Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next dates: March 19

Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sundays, Vestry Room and Zoom, next meetings: March 27, April 24, May 22, April 16

Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org

Veterans Guitar Group Next meeting: TBD
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