St. David's February 2021
Photo Credit: Sandi Boone
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BUILDING UPDATE
During the freeze the church experienced some broken and damaged pipes, in the kitchen, over the main lobby, and affecting the air-conditioning cooling towers in the garage. The Facilities department has done a great job cleaning up the water and contacting plumbers to fix the issues. Lobby repairs are scheduled to begin on Feb. 26.
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WINTER STORM RELIEF
DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Bottled Water Donations Do you have unused cases of bottled water? St. David’s could use them! The building lobby is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for donation drop-off. We’ll put the water to use at both Trinity Center and Café Divine Outreach. More Outreach opportunities at stdave.org/outreach.
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NEW DIRECTOR OF ADULT FORMATION
Dr. Mona West has accepted the position as director of adult Christian formation at St. David's. She has nearly 20 years of experience creating vibrant adult formation programs at both the congregation and denominational level.
Last fall Dr. West taught a course in the Chaplaincy Program at the Seminary of the Southwest entitled Healing Presence. Her first day will be Monday, March 1. Details for a parish-wide event on March 28 to welcome Mona and Pastor Angela will be shared soon. Read the announcement.
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JOIN US FOR UPCOMING EVENTS |
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NEWCOMER RECOGNITION
Friday, March 5
If you have joined St. David's within the last six months we would like to introduce you to the parish in our next newsletter. To participate please contact Amy Moehnke by March 2, with the name you want listed and a photo of yourself/your family.
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SACRED VOICES
Saturday, Feb. 27, 1 p.m.
Our Watch Party with Chaz Nailor was rescheduled for this Saturday due to the winter storm.
Saturday, March 20, 1 p.m.
Mary Ashton & Austin Haller
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DIACONATE ORDINATION OF SANTI RODRIGUEZ
Saturday, March 6, at 4 p.m.
This Saturday, Santi Rodriguez, one of our seminarians, will be ordained to the diaconate by the Rt. Rev. Kai Ryan. The service will take place on the labyrinth, with the Rev. Dr. Chuck Treadwell presenting and preaching, and Mark Wischkaemper providing the music.
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VIRTUAL SUMNERS COFFEE HOUR
Sunday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.
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BISHOP RYAN PARISH FORUM
Sunday, March 14, 10 a.m.
Bishop Kai Ryan will join Father Chuck for a parish-wide forum to discuss current events in the Church and diocese.
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STATIONS OF THE WILDERNESS
TEMPORARY MURAL PROJECT
Volunteers needed for these dates: March 14-15, 20-21, and 27
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Sundays, 10-10:15 a.m.
After the Sunday online worship service we offer Children’s Chapel with Amanda Wischkaemper, our director for Children’s Ministry.
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION CLASSES
Sundays, 10:15-11:10 a.m. Classes are on Zoom and begin after Children's Chapel
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We Worship God Together (Ages 3-Kindergarten) Get to know God’s love and discover the truth of God’s Word. This winter, these lessons will help us begin to form our faith foundation for life.
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How to Train Your Dragons (1st-5th grades) Taming the feelings and attitudes that separate us from God. No emotions are bad, but we can learn to train them to keep us on God’s path of love, and avoid the things that lead us away from God.
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The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Ecclesiola (Level I: Ages 3-6, Level II: Ages 6-9). Ecclesiola referred to "little church." The early Church understood that the home was fertile ground for discipleship, sanctification, and holiness. Catechumens will gather at the virtual prayer table on Zoom to gather for prayer, song, and reflection.
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Weekly EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) Youth are invited to bring dinner and gather weekly for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship.
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Café Divine and Holy Grounds
Lunch | Dinner | Gifts | Coffee To Go
Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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WEEKLY SPECIALS
Lent & Easter with Holy Grounds
Reflect during Lent with books like Sense and Sensibility: A Lenten Exploration; 40 Days: The Daily Office for Lent, and other meaningful books and gifts. Then prepare for the upcoming Eastertide celebration with cards, children's books, and gifts.
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CAFE DIVINE LEMON BARS
Zest your life this week with Chef Ray's famous lemon bars! Absolutely delicious and a missed favorite from Thursday Lunch.
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MESQUITE CHICKEN FRIDAY ROAST
The next Mesquite Smoked Chicken Friday is coming up! Order your delicious rotisserie chicken with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Order by Friday, March 5, and pickup March 12, 2-6 p.m.
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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.
GIVE ONLINE: If you have trouble giving online on Sunday, please give at a later time or consider a recurring donation through your bank. We apologize for this inconvenience. Text STDAVE to 73256
If you are not already giving, please consider making St. David's your giving priority this year. Contact Director of Stewardship April Kerwin.
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ST. AGNES GUILD
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.
Meets online the last Saturday of each month to make prayer shawls, preemie hats, scarves, hats, and mittens for our neighbors. No skill necessary - members will teach you. Contact stagnes@stdave.org.
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Foundation Communities, 2020 |
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BRUNCH AT FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES
Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.
Volunteers prepare and serve a meal to residents of Foundation Communities’ Arbor Terrace. Learn more at stdave.org/outreach.
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No meeting this week
Laundry Love (meets last Thursday of the month) 3/25, 5:30 p.m. (7th anniversary!)
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AMPLIFY AUSTIN
The Day School is raising funds through Amplify Austin to purchase an infant-sized climber that will benefit both day school and church families for years to come. A generous parishioner/day school family has volunteered to match donations up to $5000. Click here to learn more.
SEARCH FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
St. David's Episcopal Day School is in search of new members to join our board of directors.
If you are action-oriented and passionate about child development and community outreach this might be a great opportunity for you!
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