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WELCOME NEWLY ELECTED VESTRY
Thank you to everyone who attended our 174th Annual Parish Meeting.
This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the meeting and elections for 2021 Vestry members and our Diocesan Council Delegate were conducted online. Learn more and read our annual report at stdave.org/parishmeeting.
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JOIN US FOR UPCOMING EVENTS |
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VIRTUAL SHROVE TUESDAY
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m.
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES - FEBRUARY 17 |
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The Proper Liturgy for Ash Wednesday
Join us on Facebook, YouTube, and stdave.org for the Liturgy of Ash Wednesday. Services will include the imposition of ashes.
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Virtual Imposition of Ashes
- 7 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
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4 p.m. Families and Children
- 7 p.m.
Packets of blessed ashes have been mailed to parishioners. At each service, you will have an opportunity to either impose the ashes on yourself or with those in your household, while we do so as a virtual community.
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ONE CHURCH, ONE BOOK
BACKPACKING WITH THE SAINTS by BELDEN C. LANE
Join us for our parish-wide book study as we read Backpacking with the Saints by Belden C. Lane in our Sunday morning adult formation and in three weekday journey groups, each led by clergy or staff.
Meet the Author: Sunday, April 11
After Easter, all are invited to this unique opportunity to have a discussion with Belden C. Lane, author of Backpacking with the Saints.
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STATIONS OF THE WILDERNESS TEMPORARY MURAL PROJECT
Weekends in Lent
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Diocese of Texas Black Lives Matter Presentation
Thursday, Feb. 18,
12:30-1:30 p.m.
This session will cover the history of Black Lives Matter, dispel some of the common myths, and provide an opportunity for discussion and dialogue to better understand its roots and purpose.
Follow-up Debrief
1:30-2 p.m.
Join Amy Moehnke and Chad McCall for a facilitated conversation right after the Diocese of Texas Black Lives Matter presentation.
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WATCH PARTY WITH THE ARTIST
SACRED VOICES - CHAZ NAILOR
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.
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Dr. Amy Moehnke
Director of Newcomer and Young Adult Ministries
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NEWCOMER RECOGNITION
Friday, March 5
In an effort to welcome and connect new people with our parish community, we regularly recognize anyone who has recently (in the last six months) become a part of the St. David’s community. If that is you, we would like to list your name and photo in this newsletter. Please contact Amy Moehnke by March 2, with the name you want listed and a photo of yourself/your family.
VIRTUAL NEWCOMER CLASSES
Tuesdays, Feb. 16 and 23
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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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Note about pickup today (Friday, Feb. 12):
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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 notorious lemon bars! Absolutely delicious and a missed favorite from Thursday Lunch.
Available through week of Feb. 15-19.
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Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
Made with broccoli, potatoes, cheddar cheese, water, cream, onions, and spices.
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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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COLD WEATHER SHELTERS
Café Divine Outreach this Saturday has been canceled. The city will serve the 50 meals provided by this ministry to people in need.
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MEN'S GROUP VIRTUAL DINNER
Next meeting, Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
Log in at 7 p.m. to visit with Father Chuck, Father Cameron, and Chef Ray online, as well as a dozen or more good friends from St. David's. Bring your dinner and a beverage for the call if you like. See you online!
Zoom link will be provided in your confirmation email.
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LENTEN LAUNDRY LOVE SUPPLY DRIVE
During the season of Lent we invite you to donate detergent pods, dryer sheets, and sandwich-size Ziploc bags for our Laundry Love ministry. Please bring supplies to the church 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F or use the Amazon Shopping List to ship supplies to the church building. Laundry Love meets the last Thursday of each month.
Next meeting, Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m.
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No meeting this week
Laundry Love (meets last Thursday of the month) 2/25, 5:30 p.m.
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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, passionate about child development, and community outreach this might be a great opportunity for you!
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