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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Nov. 3, 2023
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PLAYGROUND WORK DAY
Saturday, Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m.-noon
All Ages • Breakfast included!
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UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES
Sunday, Nov. 5, the South 1st St. Bridge will be closed for the Run for the Water.
Nov. 11-12, Congress Ave. will be closed for the Texas Book Festival.
The simplest route to church is I35 to 8th Street.
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WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS
THIS Sunday, Nov. 5
5-7 p.m., All-ages show
$10 Student tickets are now available with code STUDENT-WME3.
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ROBERT REID NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NEXT-TO-NEW
On Thursday, Oct. 26, the Next-to-New Board of Directors voted to invite Interim Director of Next-to-New Mr. Robert Reid, to become the permanent Executive Director.
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A BLESSING & A TOAST – CELEBRATING TRINITY CENTER STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
Monday, Nov. 6
6-7:30 p.m., B.D. Riley's Pub in Mueller
1905 Aldrich St.
Everyone is invited to this fun and relaxed gathering for friends from St. George’s and St. David's.
Let's meet at the pub and raise our glasses in thanks to the incredible staff and volunteers of Trinity Center.
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HARVEST SUNDAY
Nov. 12
- 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
- 10:30 a.m. All-parish worship followed by brunch
On Harvest Sunday, we offer our annual giving during worship as a symbol of our ongoing support of this parish and gratitude to God. Please prayerfully consider the gift you want to make in the culmination of our Annual Giving Campaign.
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STEWARDSHIP WITNESS:
ALLISON MARSHALL
When I was asked to write something about why I give to St. David’s, I had to think.
On a basic level, it’s really how I was raised. You give or tithe 10% to the church in thanks for all you and your loved ones have received through your faith in God and Jesus Christ. But that’s not all, really. I do give in thanks, but I also give in expectation and anticipation – for what this amazing church, its clergy, lay leaders, and parishioners can do (and have done) for its members and the community it serves.
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: NOVEMBER
Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors, Ushers
This is an excellent opportunity to serve in the worship ministries at St. David’s, and it is an area in need of volunteers.
If you’re interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister/Visitor or an Usher, there will be a training meeting on Sunday, Nov. 19, 10:15-11 a.m., in Historic Church. Please email Pastor Angela to attend.
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HUNGER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
Hands for Hope is a wonderful way for the Episcopal community to come together to raise awareness about hunger in Central Texas. Funds also support El Buen’s year-round emergency food pantry.
El Buen also needs volunteers to help distribute meal kits.
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COLD WEATHER DONATIONS NEEDED
The cold weather is upon us. If you have any cold weather items that you no longer use, please consider donating to Trinity Center so that we can help our neighbors confront the long winter months.
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HELP CONSTRUCT BIGGEST RAMP!
Saturday, Nov. 11
8 a.m., Contact Chef Ray for location
This month, our Ramp Build Team is making the LONGEST ramp they have ever constructed!
Chef Ray needs more helping hands to construct an accessibility ramp for a neighbor in need. Teens with parents and friends with all levels of building experience are welcome to join the team.
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VOTING REMINDERS
St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force encourages everyone to vote.
Early Voting:
Friday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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No Adult Formation classes or lecture Harvest Sunday, Nov. 12 | | |
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THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Sunday, Nov. 19
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
This presentation, by Dr. Mity Myhr will introduce a Roman Catholic religious order that began working in Central Texas around the same time as St. David's was becoming established. We will discuss their French roots and the work of Sisters, Brothers, and Priests to found parishes, schools, and other institutions in and around Austin in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
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No Children's and Family Ministry classes on Harvest Sunday, Nov. 12 | | |
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ST. DAVID'S PLAYGROUND
VOLUNTEER WORKDAY
Saturday, Nov. 4
8:30 a.m.-Noon
Children and adults are needed to help plant, clean, build, and spruce up our playground. Breakfast is included in this fall workday.
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No Youth Ministry meetings on Harvest Sunday, Nov. 12 | | |
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YOUTH MEET TWICE A WEEK
Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Youth Room 170
Youth in grades 6th-12th gather on the first floor for check-ins, then split by middle/high school. Free donuts, good discussion, and lots of fun.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Sumners Hall
High school and middle school students eat dinner at Café Divine together. Need dinner? Contact Kelsey. After dinner, we head to the youth room for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship.
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FEAST OF ST. DAVID GALLERY
See beautiful images from our Feast of St. David mass and celebration from Sunday, Oct. 22.
The Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle, Bishop of Texas, celebrated and preached at our Feast of St. David mass, confirmed the newest members of the church, and helped us commemorate our 175th anniversary in a celebration following the service.
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ST. AGNES GUILD WARMING GIFTS
On Nov. 11, our St. Agnes Guild will put up a display of all the hats, scarves, and other warming gifts they have made for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness and are clients of Trinity Center.
The gifts will be blessed in worship on Nov. 19.
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SPOTLIGHT ON CASA MARIANELLA
Casa Marianella has been housing people who have come to the US seeking safety for 37 years. Currently, Casa houses 160 people a night from dozens of countries. Everyone receives three months of shelter, access to medical care, access to legal services, and then help finding an apartment.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Dec. 6
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Nov. 12
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship.
Next meetings Nov. 9 and 30
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Nov. 18
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Jan. 11
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Nov. 15 (moved to third Thursday for Thanksgiving)
Medieval Book Club Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Zoom, Book: Snorri Sturluson's, Prose Edda
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: No dinner in November. Men's Retreat: Nov. 17-19
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: Nov. 12
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Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Timers: 5:30-8 p.m., Christmas Party: Dec. 17
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Nov. 25
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Nov. 5
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: Nov. 19
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: Nov. 11. Longest ramp ever attempted more volunteers needed!
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: Nov. 5
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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