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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Oct. 28, 2022
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Bishop Ryan visiting St. David's in 2020 | | |
UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE: 5th street will be closed from Oct. 28-30. | |
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
Oct. 29-Nov. 6 (All Saints' Sunday)
In celebration of Día de los Muertos, an altar table will be set up in the church foyer. Parishioners are asked to bring labeled photos and other mementos of our deceased loved ones for placement on the altar.
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ALL SOULS' DAY REQUIEM
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
A Requiem Mass to celebrate the lives and resurrections of those we lost, this service for All Souls’ Day is being offered for loved ones who have died since Nov. 2, 2021. This year’s Eucharist in commemoration of All Faithful Departed (All Souls) features music by Italian composers Lotti and Casciolini, sung by the St. David’s Choir.
A reception will follow the service in front of the Día de los Muertos altar.
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OPEN TABLE EUCHARIST
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
This quarterly worship service is part of The Open Table which seeks to create a welcoming space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and explore a variety of topics through presentations, film screenings, book studies, and journey groups.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
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Oct. 30 Bishop Suffragan Kai Ryan to visit St. David's
- Bishop Ryan will preside and preach at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services. The 11:15 a.m. livestreamed service will include confirmations.
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The Bishop will speak at 10 a.m. in Crail C.
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Nov. 2 All Souls' Day Requiem, 7:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
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Nov. 6 Baptisms
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Nov. 9 Open Table Eucharist, 6:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
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Nov. 13 Harvest Sunday
- We will bring our pledge cards to the altar in worship.
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Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Eve Service, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 7:30 p.m. Bethell Hall
- Reception to follow in Bethell Foyer
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Parking is free in the garage when you come to church for 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. | |  |
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HARVEST SUNDAY
Sunday, Nov. 13
On Harvest Sunday we will bring our Annual Giving pledge cards to the altar during morning worship.
We will gather at 10 a.m. in Sumners Hall for a parish brunch, including a retirement celebration for Fr. Bob Gribble with a special video.
Help by uploading your favorite Fr. Bob memories, photos, or video messages using the button below.
Upload deadline: Monday, Nov. 7.
| To contribute to a purse for Fr. Bob please use the button link to our giving page and select "Clergy Purse" from the dropdown menu. | | |
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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Our Annual Giving Campaign for 2023 will culminate with Harvest Sunday on Nov. 13. Please prayerfully consider the gift you want to make. We are so thankful for the faithful and devoted people of St. David’s.
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
eric.malnassy@stdave.org
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During the renovation of our Historic Church, the stucco veneer on the chancel columns has been demolished to restore the original gothic-arch shapes. | | | |
PUBLIC LUNCH THIS THURSDAY
Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sumners Hall (third floor)
Take a break from work, and come by for Chef Ray’s delicious food! No reservation is needed. Parking will be validated for those eating lunch.
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Thank you to all who came to last Saturday's delightfully spooky Trunk or Treat! | |
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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Sweets Eats Adventure Farm and Petting Zoo 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX 78626 | |
Fall Family Outing
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2-4:30 p.m.
You’re invited to an afternoon of fall family fun. Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, games, rides, a petting zoo, and more.
There will also be special activities for 4th and 5th graders (Club 45). The drive to Sweet Eats Adventure Farm and Petting Zoo in Georgetown is well worth it!
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ST. AGNES GUILD JOINS THE YOUTH
Nov. 9 and 16, we will have a special offering during the free-time portion of EYC (6:15-6:45 p.m.). The St. Agnes Guild will teach the youth how to knit. Masks will be required at these two sessions of EYC.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
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.
SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
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.
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CRAIL C COMUNITY BREAKFAST
Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m., Crail C
If you are a regular attendee at Crail C lectures, then this breakfast is for you! We want to create a space for community and connection by pausing once a quarter over a simple meal to go deeper on some of the topics we have heard about in the lectures.
Be sure to register so we know how much food to prepare. Suggested donation of $5.00.
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Bible Study: Isaiah and the Liturgical Calendar
Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 16
6:30-7:30 p.m., Guild Parlor and Zoom
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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. Fundraising with the goal of providing holiday meal kits to 2,300 families and supporting El Buen’s year-round emergency food pantry.
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NEXT-TO-NEW OPEN HOUSE
Monday, Nov. 7, 5-8 p.m.
5435 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756
At this event, we will welcome parishioners of St. David's, answer questions about Next-to-New's day-to-day operations, and provide yummy snacks!
We will not ask you to spend money, insist you stay for the entire three hours, or guilt you into volunteering.
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EpiscoPals JOIN THE MEN'S GROUP FOR DINNER
Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m., Sumners Hall
This November, our Men's Group and EpiscoPals (20s/early 30s group) will gather together for great food and fellowship.
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EpiscoPals ADVENT CANDLE MAKING
Our 20s/30s fellowship group will share dinner and conversation with our Men's Group and make tea cup candles to use with your Advent wreath!
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MEN'S GROUP DINNER
Join us for our Men's Group monthly fellowship with Dr. Amy Moehnke and our EpiscoPals! BYOB to enjoy steak, potato, salad, and dessert. The dinner cost is $20.00.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Nov. 2
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: TBD
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, Guild Parlor. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meetings: Nov. 17 (make Advent wreath candles!)
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: Jan. 12
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Nov. 17
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Nov. 17
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. Fill out the interest form to play.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Sitting Room 210, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Oct. 29
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: TBD
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meeting: Dec. 3
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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EARLY VOTING OPEN NOW
St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force encourages everyone to vote.
Early Voting:
Monday, Oct. 24-Nov. 3
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8
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