St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Nov. 19, 2021
SUNDAY
AT A GLANCE
Podcast

Historic Church

8:30 a.m.
First Floor, Ages 2 mo.-3 yrs.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Crail B and Zoom

9 a.m.
Historic Church
Labyrinth

10:15 a.m.
Labyrinth and Zoom
Playground

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Historic Church and livestreamed

Noon: Men's Retreat
Off Campus (spaces full)

1 p.m. Writers Group
Library

(Registration Closed)

Sung Evening Prayer
Historic Church and livestreamed

5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Wednesdays on Zoom
BCP English | Spanish
MUSIC NOTES
by Eric Mellenbruch, Associate Director of Music has been a weekly enriching guide to the music heard during our worship services. Today marks the final Music Notes. Enjoy the full series on the music page.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Historic Church, without music
9 a.m.
• Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Historic Church
• Holy Eucharist, Enriching Our Worship, Outdoor Labyrinth
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, livestreamed
8 p.m. Compline, Historic Church and livestreamed
St. David’s will continue to require masks while in the building unless actively eating or drinking. Masks are available at the front desk and optional outdoors for those who are vaccinated. We strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated if they are able.
SUNDAY LECTURE
FINAL BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS LECTURE
Nov. 21: Womanist Biblical Hermeneutics
Presenter live in Crail C and on Zoom (register for links)
Join us for the final lecture in the Biblical Hermeneutics series. Presented by the Rev. Yolanda Norton, Crump Visiting Professor and Black Religious Scholars Group Scholar-in-Residence, Seminary of the Southwest.
This Sunday marks the conclusion of the Biblical Hermeneutics Sunday lecture series. Miss a lecture? Check out our Lecture Archive.
Our Hospitality ministry is taking a well-deserved rest starting Sunday and will not provide breakfast this week. Holy Grounds will also be closed, but free coffee will be available outside the lecture space in Crail C.
PARKING REMINDER
We’re so glad to see so many of you at church on Sunday and throughout the week. As a reminder, parking is free in our garage on Sundays, Wednesday nights, or at other events such as funerals. You do not need to scan anything to park at those times. At other times, you will need to have your parking validated at the front desk.

If you receive a violation notice from Metropolis or Premier Parking, please contact dhernandez@premierparking.com to have any charges waived or to answer questions. Thank you for your patience with the transition to our new gateless garage system.
WORSHIP OUTDOORS: JOIN THE NEXT HOLY HIKE
Join Pastor Angela, Saturday, Nov. 20, for a Holy Hike. This hike will be in the Barton Creek Greenbelt, register to attend.
LAST CHANCE TO HELP US MEET OUR GOAL
Support El Buen’s year-round emergency food pantry and help our parish participate in a fundraising campaign to raise money for holiday meals. We are close to our goal of $3000 and need a few more pledges!
MAKE AN ADVENT WREATH
Nov. 28, 10-11 a.m., Sumners Hall
Gather in Sumners Hall during the Formation Hour to decorate Advent wreaths! Supplies are provided, with a suggested donation of $5. If you have your wireframe from previous years, please bring it with you. Wreath decoration kits will be available to take home. Youth and Children’s Formation classes will not meet on this day.
This event marks the return of Café Divine breakfast service in Sumners Hall on Sunday mornings from 8:30-11:15 a.m.
NEWCOMER BREAKFAST
Dec. 5, 10 a.m., Sumners Hall REGISTER FOR BREAKFAST
Are you new to St. David's? Join other newcomers and those exploring St. David's for an informal time of fellowship to enjoy a free breakfast and get to know more about the parish. Hosted by the Rev. Santi Rodriguez, our fabulous curate!
All are welcome to our annual Thanksgiving Eve service, which will be held in Bethell Hall at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Angela Cortiñas celebrating Holy Communion and providing a homily. There will be a short reception following the service in Sumners Hall. Child care will be provided on the first floor, beginning at 7:15 p.m.

The church building will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25-Friday, Nov. 26.
WEDNESDAY PARISH FELLOWSHIP DINNER: RETURNS DEC. 1
There is no dinner on Nov. 24, as our Hospitality team is taking a well-deserved break the week of Thanksgiving. Join us on Dec. 1 in Sumners Hall for dinner. You no longer need to RSVP for Wednesday dinner to attend. Get weekly menu updates delivered to your inbox when you sign up for the Hospitality Newsletter.
ADVENT JOURNEY GROUP: WAITING FOR GOD
Dec. 1-15, Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • On Zoom: with Father Chad McCall
  • In the Library: with Lori Gainer
Study Henri Nouwen's essay, Waiting for God. This Journey Group is also available on Sundays at 10 a.m. online (with Dr. Mona West) and in Room 210 (with Sarah Kapostasy).
ADVENT CLASSES START DEC. 1
WAITING FOR GOD
Study Henri Nouwen’s essay, Waiting for God.
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8, and 15, Group Leaders: Fr. Chad McCall, Lori Gainer, Dr. Mona West, and Sarah Kapostasy
Also meets Sundays at 10 a.m., Dec. 5, 12, 19
FEMINIST BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 10 a.m., Guild Parlor
In this interactive journey group, participants will practice engaging strategies to interpret the Bible critically in the interest of women. Group Leader: Dr. Amy Moehnke.
PRAY THE ANGLICAN ROSARY
Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Room 210
The Advent Quiet Day will center on the history of the Anglican Rosary, how to pray it, and how to write rosary prayers for the season of Advent. Rosaries will be provided.
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
10-11 a.m., Labyrinth or Zoom, Age 3-5th grade

  • The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy and scripture. Join Ms. Christy at the Virtual Prayer Table on Zoom, or on the Labyrinth.
  • Junior Journeys offers age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.
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.
UPCOMING YOUTH MEETINGS
Wednesday 11/24: NO EYC, all are welcome to the Thanksgiving Eve service.

Sunday, Nov. 28: Youth are invited to participate in Advent Wreath-making and breakfast in Sumners Hall at 10 a.m. Regular Youth Formation will resume on Sunday, Dec. 5.

Thursday, Dec. 9: Get to know Kelsey, our next Youth Minister 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. Youth and parents alike are welcome.

HOLIDAY DESSERTS FROM CAFÉ DIVINE
Online ordering starts on Nov. 30. Order before Dec. 19
Chef Ray and his elves are baking delicious treats for your holiday celebrations. Chocolate Pecan Pie ($18) and our selection of Bundt cakes: Bourbon Eggnog, Classic Rum, Chocolate Toffee, and Chocolate Raspberry ($20). We will also be offering assorted cookie platters (2 doz $30, 3 doz $40, and 4 doz $50) cranberry walnut, heath bar, chocolate chip & pecan, and M&M. 
NOVEMBER HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE:
  • Nov. 21-27: Sunday Breakfast (free coffee always available on Sundays), Café Divine Online, Holy Grounds shop, and Wednesday Dinner closed for the holiday.
Fellowship and Outreach Online
FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES BRUNCH
Saturday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Volunteers prepare and serve a meal to residents of Foundation Communities’ Arbor Terrace (2501 S I-35 Frontage Rd. Austin, TX 78741). More volunteers are welcome! Contact Adrian Buchanan at arborterrace@stdave.org.
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP AND OUTREACH GROUPS
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays
Not meeting Nov. 27

Daughters of the King Next meeting TBD

Environmental Guild (Quarterly) Next meeting TBD

Foundation Communities Arbor Terrace Brunch (4th Saturdays), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) (Quarterly on second Thursdays)
7 p.m. Next meeting Jan. 13

Laundry Love Next meeting Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Group (Third Thursdays) 6-8 p.m. Next meetings: Dec. 16

Movie Group Watch movies and join the discussion on Facebook.

St. Agnes Guild (Last Saturdays) 10 a.m.

Ramp Build (4th Saturdays) 8 a.m.

Women's Group Holiday Lunch: Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m. Sumners Hall

Writers Group (Sundays) 1 p.m.

7 p.m., Crail A, Not meeting Nov. 23
NEW FRONT DESK STAFF
When you come to church you will be greeted by two of our new staff members, Michelle Hajra and Louise Donnell. Michelle will be at church bright and early Monday-Friday before 8 a.m., and Louise will be there to say hello to everyone on Sunday mornings. Please feel free to extend a welcome to St. David's!
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