St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | May 27, 2022
Revs. Bob Gribble, Laurens Hall, and Santi Rodriguez
SUNDAY WORSHIP
THIS Sunday, May 29, will be Father Santi's last day at St. David's and he will preach at the Sunday morning services in Historic Church

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, (livestreamed), Bethell Hall
*Enriching Our Worship
PURSE FOR FATHER SANTI
The church's longstanding tradition is to collect a ‘purse’ from parishioners for our clergy as they depart St. David’s. If you would like to contribute to Father Santi’s ‘purse’, please write ‘Santi Rodriguez’ in the memo line on your check or online donation. Contact Eric Malnassy with any questions. Thank you. 
No Crail C lecture this Sunday, May 29.
Next lecture: June 5
SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE
June 5, 10 a.m. Crail C and Zoom
Join Patty Speier as she explores how the work of economist Otto Scharmer and his map (Theory U) can bring about meaningful change. Together we will explore how we might move to a more awakened level of awareness that facilitates healing, reconciliation, and love.
The church building and offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
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.
Zoom this Sunday
8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
No hot breakfast this Sunday. Drip coffee and pastries will be available.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

9 a.m.
Historic Church
Bethell Hall

10 a.m.
Crail C and Zoom
Zoom and Library
Not meeting until Aug. 22
Not meeting
Not meeting

11:15 a.m.
Historic Church and Livestreamed

1 p.m.
Library

8 p.m. 
Sung Evening Prayer
Bethell Hall
Livestreamed

5:30 p.m. 
Wednesdays on Zoom
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.
Congratulations to our new Curate, Kristin Braun, who graduated on Wednesday, May 25 with an MDiv from Seminary of the Southwest. Kristin will be ordained as a deacon in June. Her first day at St. David's is Aug. 21 - after she completes her Clinical Pastoral Education in Temple.
VOTER REGISTRATION TABLE
Sunday, June 5, 10-11 a.m., Sumners Hall
Check the status of your voter registration; Update your registration with current information; Get registered to vote by mail. Forms and people to help with the process will be available.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER
SUMMER CAMPS AT CHURCH
THE OPEN TABLE SUMMER SCHEDULE
The Open Table is an educational program at St. David’s for the LGBTQIA+ community which also includes parish-wide fellowship, and a quarterly Holy Eucharist.
WOMEN'S RETREAT
June 17-19, Mo-Ranch, Texas Hill Country
Single occupancy is $375 and $250 for double occupancy. Meals and lodging are included in the cost for the weekend. Space is limited, scholarships are available. Contact Pastor Angela with any questions or information about scholarships.
READING THE BIBLE TO-GATHER
Meets Sundays, starting June 12
10 a.m. Guild Parlor
We'll work through one of the assigned readings of the day, using various tools that help us understand and connect with the texts in life-giving ways. Please register for Reading the Bible To-Gather.
SUMMER ONE CHURCH ONE BOOK
Meets Sundays, starting June 12
Various locations at church
Join intergenerational (8+) Sunday discussion groups led by formation directors about A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle.
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CONCERT
June 17, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Girls Cathedral Choir at Washington National Cathedral will sing in the Historic Church in the Austin leg of their summer tour.
THE GOSPEL OF SERVICE: CELEBRATING IRIT UMANI
June 26, 10 a.m. Crail C and Zoom
YOUTH MISSION EXPERIENCE
Friday, July 8 (3 p.m.)-Sunday, July 10 (after worship)
We will gather at St. David’s for all your favorite parts of a mission trip minus the travel for grades 6-12. Food will be provided. To register, contact Director of Youth Ministry Kelsey Cooper.
WEDNESDAY PARISH DINNER
June 1 and 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Gather with friends when you come to church for Bible study, choir rehearsals, youth meetings, and other Wednesday evening church events. The last Wednesday dinner of the season will be June 8.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Zoom only on June 1
6:30-7:30 p.m., Vestry/Zoom
Study the parables of Jesus, taking into account their original context and what they mean for us today.
EVENING PRAYER
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. on Zoom Join worship leaders for Rite II Wednesday Evening Prayer. You can download the weekly booklet from our worship page.
MINISTRY SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS
On this lovely morning, 175 parishioners worshiped together, enjoyed a picnic with live music from the Spring Chickens, and reaffirmed our commitment to service. 91 ministry commitment cards were brought to the altar, many with multiple ministries selected!

Leaders from our 40+ ministries will reach out to folks who expressed interest as we move into the summer season.

Thank you for a beautiful day!
Eric Malnassy, 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.
Father Santi Rodriguez blessing members of the St. Agnes Guild, Nov. 2021
KNITTING FOR THOSE IN NEED
May 28, Guild Parlor
A group of knitters and crocheters of all ages. Meet in Guild Parlor on the last Saturday of each month to make prayer shawls, preemie hats, scarves, hats, and mittens. Every fall this ministry creates warming gifts for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. No skill is necessary—members are happy to teach you. Contact stagnesguild@stdave.org with questions.
JOIN AN ONGOING GROUP
Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: June 1

Environmental Guild Help plan environmental stewardship projects. Meets quarterly, 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., on Zoom, quarterly on 2nd Thursdays, next meeting: July 14

Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays, next date: May 26

Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m., Labyrinth or Sumners Hall, 3rd Thursdays
The Middle Place This group will resume on 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!

St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need, next meetings: May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24

Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next date: May 21

Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Sumners Hall, next meeting: Aug. 28

Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS
St. David's is the venue for a series of evening string quartet concerts with hundreds of flameless candles. It's an enchanting experience!

Next concert: Friday, June 3, A Tribute to Coldplay Parishioners get a $5 discount when using the code CDLSTDAVIDS2022.

Discount only for concerts at St. David's. One use per purchase. Download the Fever app and enter the code in the voucher section when checking out to receive a discount. 
LGBTQ+ CAREGIVER CONFERENCE
Saturday, June 11, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
This free event is designed to help family caregivers discover local resources, learn new skills to meet the needs of their caregiving situation, and connect with other caregivers and local experts on aging.
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