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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Dec. 16, 2022
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING 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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DECEMBER HOLY HIKE
Saturday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m.
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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We’ve started slowly moving event registrations and forms to our new, more user-friendly platform, ShelbyNext.
You may have noticed the new look if you’ve registered for church events or donated online.
Before the end of the year, we’re excited to unveil our new website, app, and member database!
Look for more information soon about how to claim your updated My St. David's account.
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The current Historic Church renovation will restore the chancel columns’ original slender shapes and make them match all the other pointed arches at the windows. The higher arches and thinner columns should give a more spacious look to the chancel area. Learn more at stdave.org/building. | | | |
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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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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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BIBLE STUDY: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Wednesdays, 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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Get a Café Divine Holiday Dessert!
Order Chef Ray's famous holiday desserts this season with the instructions below. Payment will be taken at pickup. Place your order by this Sunday, Dec. 18.
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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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TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, Jan. 15, 3 p.m., Trinity Center
Feeding the people in all of the ways! Last Sunday, The Rev. Kristin Braun was joined by a family of St. David's volunteers who prepared a meal for the Trinity Streets Community, blessed the Eucharist, and then served lunch.
People of all ages are welcome to join the next volunteer opportunity on Jan. 15.
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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: Saturday, 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: TBD
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: Jan. 22
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS AT NEXT-TO-NEW
5435 Burnet Rd
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
To help folks stop by the shop on their way home from work Next-to-New is open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays until Christmas.
Some holiday items are already marked down by 50%.
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DAY SCHOOL ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS
St. David's Day School is currently enrolling ages 12 months to 5 years, with availability in all classrooms. We are a small, community school that believes in free play and learning through experiences. We are Texas Rising Star and NAEYC accredited. Interested in a tour or enrolling? Contact us at 512.610.3534 or kate.t@stdave.org.
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2023 VESTRY NOMINATIONS OPEN
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 six vestry members, five for three-year terms and one for an unexpired two-year term. In addition, we will elect one Diocesan Council delegate for a four-year term.
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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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