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On Harvest Sunday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. in Sumners Hall, we will celebrate Fr. Bob Gribble with a retirement reception. Upload your favorite Fr. Bob memories, photos, or video messages using the button below. Upload deadline: Monday, Nov. 7. | We will also, as is our custom, gather a purse for Fr. Bob. Use the button below to contribute and select "Clergy Purse" from the dropdown menu. | |
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
Oct. 29-Nov. 6th (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 November 2nd of 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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EVENING PRAYER UPDATE
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m., Final Evening Prayer (Register for Zoom link)
Due to dwindling participation and the lack of lay leaders we are suspending Evening Prayer after Oct. 26. We will re-evaluate returning to an in-person weekly prayer service once construction is completed and the Historic Church and Grace Chapel reopen.
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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 1115 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 (Daylight savings
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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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Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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In the video above, Executive Director of Trinity Center Christian Rodriguez speaks on how your annual giving supports Community Engagement.
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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The photo above of the original chancel column shows remnants of historic paint. We believe the church used to be painted in yellow-ochre with some bits of dark green, a lighter yellow, and a grey-blue. | | | | |
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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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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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CONVERSATION WITH
BISHOP KAI RYAN
Sunday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m., Crail C
Come and be a part of the conversation as Fr. Chuck and Bishop Ryan discuss the latest developments in the life of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
The bishop will preside and preach at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services. The 11:15 a.m. livestreamed service will also include confirmations.
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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.
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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
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission is hosting its thirty-second 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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RAMP BUILD
Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m., Offsite Help people in Travis County with mobility concerns by building accessibility ramps. If you are interested in signing up for any future dates contact Chef Ray.
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LAUNDRY LOVE
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m., SpinZone (S. Congress)
Assist our neighbors and provide hospitality by handing out laundry supplies, funds for the machines, and food. To join this ministry contact Dr. Amy Moehnke.
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WOMEN'S GROUP LUNCH
Sunday, Oct. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners HallJoin other women of St. David's for a time of fellowship and delicious food prepared by our own Chef Ray.
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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: TBD
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Oct. 27
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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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 meeting Oct.16
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meeting: Oct. 22
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., select Sundays, Sumners Hall. RSVP for upcoming meetings: Oct. 23 and Dec. 11
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL AT ST. DAVID'S
Next week, we will have many visitors in the building for this year's Austin Film Festival participating in panel discussions and reading scripts from the winners of the screenplay competition. The festival schedule should not affect church events or worship.
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NEW DATABASE AND WEBSITE COMING NEXT MONTH
We’re excited to upgrade to a new church database and debut a new church website and app! Now is the time to update your contact information in My St. David’s. Look for information in the coming weeks on how to get set up in the new system.
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REGISTER TO VOTE
St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force encourages everyone to get ready to vote by checking:
1. You are registered
2. Registration matches your current address
3. What identification you need to bring to the polls
4. How to register for vote-by-mail, if eligible
All this at texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration/
Early Voting:
Monday, Oct. 24-Nov. 3
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8
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