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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Oct. 20, 2023
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FEAST OF ST. DAVID MASS
Sunday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.
The Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be our celebrant and preacher.
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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL AND
ST. DAVID'S CO-HOST SCREENINGS
St. David’s is proud to be a community partner with Austin Film Festival to co-present The Philadelphia Eleven. This movie follows eleven women who, in 1974, were ordained as Episcopal priests before the General Convention affirmed and explicitly authorized the ordination of women to the priesthood.
Screenings are Thursday, Oct. 26, at 8:15 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 30, at 1:30 p.m.
If you’re interested in attending a screening, contact Kristin Braun to purchase advance tickets by Monday, Oct. 23.
Oct. 26-28, St. David's will be a venue for the Austin Film Festival.The festival schedule should not affect church events or worship.
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NEWCOMER RECOGNITION
If you have joined St. David's in the last six months, we would like to share your name and photo with the congregation in our newsletter on Nov. 10.
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HUNGER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission is hosting its 33rd annual Hands for Hope initiative with the goal of providing holiday meal kits to 2,300 families.
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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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.
Join us as we raise our glasses in thanks to the incredible staff and volunteers of the Trinity Center.
This summer was tough, but no matter what came their way, the unwavering Trinity Center team kept their doors and hearts open to our unhoused neighbors – so let’s celebrate them!
Hosted by St. George’s Episcopal Church and
St. David’s Episcopal Church.
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VOTING REMINDERS
Early Voting:
Monday, Oct. 23-Nov. 3, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
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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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FALL RETREAT
KNOWING CHRIST, EXPERIENCING GOD
Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12
Oblate Renewal Center in San Antonio
Cost: $285 (two nights, private room, all meals)
Registration open now.
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GOING DEEPER WITH THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
Sundays, Oct. 29-Nov. 19
10-11 a.m., Vestry
Deepen your understanding of The Book of Common Prayer in this four-week course led by
Pastor Angela Cortiñas.
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PERCEPTIONS ON AGING
Sunday, Oct. 29
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Rob Faubion, chief community engagement officer for AGE of Central Texas, will speak on Perceptions of Aging and Caregiving in Central Texas. Explore the general public's understanding of aging and caregiving issues, along with a discussion of local resources to help you and your older loved ones age in place successfully.
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MEN'S RETREAT
Nov. 17-19, Mo Ranch in Hunt TX
Cost: $375 per person (refundable until Nov. 17)
Register no later than Oct. 31.
The men of St. David's parish go on retreat and enjoy fellowship, meals, worship, and relaxation.
See the full retreat schedule.
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
To honor our deceased loved ones, members of our Hispanic Outreach ministry are building a Día de los Muertos Altar on Sat., Oct. 21, in our church lobby. All parishioners are invited to be part of this beautiful Mexican and Latin American tradition.
Parishioners are encouraged to bring to the front desk labeled photos and mementos of loved ones who’ve passed for special placement on the altar.
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NEXT-TO-NEW VOLUNTEER STORY: CATH POLITO
I have been a member of St. David’s parish since 1984. I love St. David’s and serve as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and usher. I have also been a volunteer at Next-to-New, off and on, for more than 20 years.
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy (eric.malnassy@stdave.org) or simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3546.
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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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WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS
Sunday, Nov. 5
5-7 p.m. Tickets: $25, all ages
Historic Church
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HARVEST SUNDAY
Sunday, Nov. 12
10:30 a.m. All-parish worship
Historic Church
We’ll offer two morning services in Historic Church: an 8 a.m. Rite I spoken service and a 10:30 a.m. all-parish service with celebration to follow.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Nov. 1
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. Halloween party: Oct. 28
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: Oct. 28
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: Oct. 26
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: TBD
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Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Timers: Meet at private home for WurstFest: Oct. 29
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Oct. 28
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: NEW DATE: Oct. 21
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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