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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | April 14, 2023
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THIS SUNDAY, April 16, St. David's former associate rector, the Rev. Janne Alrø Osborne, will visit St. David's. | | |
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ROAD CLOSURES:
On Sunday, April 16, roads will be closed for The Statesman 10K (Road closure map). Taking I35 to 8th Street is the easiest route to church.
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TRAVEL TO MALAWI
This weekend, clergy, parishioners, and representatives of Warm Heart International will visit the Diocese of Southern Malawi after the catastrophic flooding following Cyclone Freddy to visit the new maternity clinic, deliver donations, and review flood damage.
SPECIAL INTERCESSION PRAYER
We pray for safety for Pastor Angela and Tom and Linda Gebhard as they travel to Malawi to assess and assist those impacted by rain and floods.
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APRIL 15 HOLY HIKE CANCELED
This Saturday's Holy Hike is canceled because the Rev. Angela Cortiñas will be traveling to Southern Malawi. The next hike will be on Saturday, May 20.
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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 April 21. Send your name and picture to catherine.r@stdave.org by Wednesday, April 19.
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175th ANNIVERSARY ALL-PARISH WORSHIP AND PICNIC
Sunday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Zilker Lodge
In celebration of our 175th anniversary as a parish, we invite all St. David's friends and parishioners to gather offsite at Zilker Lodge for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with music, on April 23 at 10:30 a.m.
On Sunday, April 23, there will be one worship service. It will be offsite at Zilker Lodge and there will be no livestreamed services.
After worship, enjoy a picnic lunch from Café Divine, fun games, and fellowship. Dress in picnic attire. We will also take a special all-parish photo.
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THE BARBARA JORDAN CELEBRATION & COCKTAIL HOUR
Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Named for Trinity Center's original benefactor, Barbara Jordan, our annual fundraiser underwrites our ongoing mission to provide food, clothing, id documents, case management, and liaisons to other essential services for our downtown neighbors experiencing homelessness.
This year we will honor longtime Trinity Center board member Riki Rushing.
Please join us for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a brief introduction to Trinity Center and a 'paddles up' auction.
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9th ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, April 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
A day to celebrate discipleship in our community. We will love on our church, our people, our community partners. Join us as we revel in the joy that is service.
We will start the day with breakfast at the church and then offer direct service to our community.
More information is coming soon, but you can register now to save your spot.
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UNDERSTANDING THE OPIOID OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC
Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m., Crail C
The Rev. Kristin Braun will give information about Fentanyl overdose, and the epidemic in our area, especially as it relates to youth and young adults. We will talk through how to identify an overdose and how to respond to one, utilizing both 911 and Narcan.
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UPDATED INTERVIEW LINK
The link provided in last week's newsletter to the interview with Cole Arthur Riley on YouTube was broken. Click the button below to watch the interview.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Starting April 12, 6:30 p.m., Guild Parlor
Join St. David's seminarian Carter Leer as he leads the Wednesday night Bible study on the Book of Acts. This is a hybrid event open to all.
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NEW JOURNEY GROUP
What's Next? - Life Beyond Full-time Work
Wednesdays, April 19-May 17, 6:30 p.m., Crail A
Suggested for ages 60-65
A gathering of thoughtful individuals looking to design a fulfilling future as they move away from their full-time work. Facilitated by Fr. Chuck and Dan Salter. Topics include: Work to non-work; meaningful life engagement; the body, health and well-being; managing relationship expectations; maintaining and cultivating friendships; and growing in our faith in the last third of our lives.
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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 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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NEW PIPE ORGAN CONSOLE
This week, organ builder Curtis Bobsin shared this image showing the construction of the new pipe organ console for the Historic Church.
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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.
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.
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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, Level 1 and Level 2: A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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SAVE THE DATE:
CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSICAL
April 22, 3-4 p.m., Bethell Hall
St. David's Children's Choir members are working hard on their spring musical. Save the date for the show! Learn more about Children's Choirs.
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REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS | | |
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VBS (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)
May 30-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 3 and up, $70/child
Calling all heroes! At VBS 2023, we'll strive together to bring peace and build each other up. No cost for teen volunteers or children of volunteers.
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SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
July 10-21 (M-F) 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rising 2nd-8th graders
A two-week performing arts camp at St. David's presenting the musical Moana Jr.
Performance Date: July 21, 6 p.m., Bethell Hall
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JOB OPENINGS IN DAY SCHOOL
St. David's Day School, is looking for teachers. Open positions are available for lead, assistant, and part-time teachers. Open since 1997, the day school teaches children 12 months-Pre-K 4 and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Contact dayschool@stdave.org to apply.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meetings: May 3
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: June 11
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meeting: April 20
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: April 22
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: July 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: April 27
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: April 20
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Reading Group Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Zoom, Resumes April 20 reading The Mabinogion, a collection of 12th-century-13th century Welsh legends.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays (except in April due to Easter), Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: April 16
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: April 29
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: May 21
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: April 29 (Part of the Day of Service)
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: April 30
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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