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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Dec. 9, 2022
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This Sunday, Dec. 11 at 9 .m.
Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with special music by Mariachi Clásico.
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2023 VESTRY NOMINATIONS OPEN
The vestry is the church’s “Board of Directors” and includes a Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, and Clerk.
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 five Vestry members for three-year terms. In addition, we will elect one Diocesan Council delegate for a four-year term.
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Thursday, Dec. 15, 7-10 p.m., First Baptist Church, 901 Trinity Street
The Rev. Kristin Braun, director of community engagement invite all to join her for the Trinity Street Players’ presentation of All Is Calm, a musical about the Christmas Truce of 1914. Tickets are free. In order to reserve a block of tickets so St. David’s folks can sit together, please RSVP early using the button below.
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Christmas Eve – Dec. 24
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4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist, Enriching Our Worship
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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, 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
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.
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DECEMBER HOLY HIKE
Saturday, Dec. 17,
Meet on the third Saturday of the month for a liturgical hike with Pastor Angela. Come rain or shine (but not lightning). Meeting place and specifics will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the Hike so please check your email.
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Photo: The Rev. Kristin Braun's ordination to Transitional Deacon by the Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle, Bishop of Texas | |
ORDINATION OF KRISTIN BRAUN TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Saturday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m., Bethell Hall
All are invited to witness the Rt. Rev. Kai Ryan ordain the Rev. Kristin Braun to the Sacred Order of Priests. Reception to follow.
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CHILDREN’S PAGEANT SERVICE
Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Bethell Hall
On Christmas Eve, children are invited to dress in costume to help tell the story of the Nativity. Extra costumes will be available to borrow! Please join us for this joyous Christmas tradition.
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Last Sunday, Father Chuck delighted Children’s formation classes by dressing as St. Nicholas, and sharing stories of his life and mysterious Christmas generosity! | | |
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: A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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SPECIAL OFFERING FOR FLOWER DECORATIONS AND SPECIAL MUSIC
As we prepare for our festive celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany, we invite you to help prepare St. David’s for these seasons by making a special gift toward the flowers and music funds.
Please specify “Christmas flowers and music” on your check (or online gift), and your desired dedication wording, or simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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YOUTH DECORATES TRINITY HOLIDAY PARTY
Join Kelsey in making the gym festive for clients of Trinity Center.
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
Last Formation of 2022: Dec. 18
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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The Apocalyptic Nature of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom Explore the apocalyptic nature of Advent in relationship to Jewish and Christian concepts and learn about their significance for the modern Church with Dr. Rod Caruthers II.
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BIBLE STUDY: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Wednesdays, Starting Nov. 30
6:30-7:30 p.m., Guild Parlor and Zoom
Focus on the historical and contemporary meanings of the birth stories of Jesus using the book The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’ Birth, by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan.
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Christmas Caroling and Dinner
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us for the last Wednesday night dinner of 2022 provided by Chef Ray and Café Divine followed by the singing of Christmas Carols. Come dressed for holiday cheer.
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HOLY GROUNDS ADVENT SALE
- Select items (gifts and books) are 75% off through Advent and 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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ADVENT ANGEL TREE
The Angel Tree will be outside Bethell Hall throughout the season of Advent, where you can purchase needed supplies and holiday gifts for children served by Norman-Sims Elementary and have the gifts shipped to the church.
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READING BUDDIES
In partnership with St. James Episcopal Church, our Reading Buddies volunteers will read with children at Norman-Sims Elementary weekly using CDF’s Freedom Schools book list. If you can give an hour of your week during the school day, at a time of your choosing, please contact the Rev. Kristin Braun.
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Women's Group Lunch
Sunday, Dec. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m.,
Sumners Hall
Join other women from the parish for a time of fellowship and a special holiday luncheon to celebrate the season! RSVP here.
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Men's Group Dinner
Thursday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m.,
Sumners Hall
Join us for our Men's Group monthly fellowship. Cost is $20 RSVP here.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 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: Dec. 17 (Christmas Party)
Foundation Communities 11 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. 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: Dec. 15
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Book Group 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Zoom. Read Njál's Saga, a dramatic story of a 50-year blood feud.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
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. RSVP for upcoming meetings: Dec. 11
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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175th Anniversary Pilgrimage
Limited Spaces Available
Next year is St. David's 175th anniversary. For this very special year-long celebration we have planned a pilgrimage to Wales and England Aug. 30-Sept. 8, 2023, to the cathedral of our patron saint, St. David of Wales, Tintern Abbey, Hereford Cathedral, Llandeilo, and more. Contact Pastor Angela with pilgrimage questions.
You can learn more by visiting our new 175th-anniversary webpage: stdave.org/175th.
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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 concerts:
Thursdays, Jan. 5 and 26, at 7 or 9 p.m.
A Tribute to Coldplay Parishioners will 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.
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