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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Sept. 1, 2023
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NEWCOMER BREAKFAST
THIS Sunday, Sept. 3
10-11 a.m., Sumners Hall
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WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS
First Show: Sunday Sept. 10
5-7 p.m., Historic Church
Presented by St. David's Episcopal Church, the series aims to connect the community to, and through, global music and conversations. We offer this series as a gift to the community as well as an opportunity to expand our cultural understanding and global consciousness.
- Produced and hosted by retired NPR correspondent John Burnett
- Two-hour events include an interview segment with the artists about their musical roots and personal journey to Austin
- All ages, family-friendly shows
On Sept. 10, our first musicians will be the band ATASH: Composed of master musicians from around the globe. Voted "Austin’s Best World Music Band" 6 years running. Winner of 7 Austin Music Awards. Tickets starting at $25 are available now.
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PRE-ORDER CROSSES
A handful of talented St. David’s parishioners have crafted the renovated Historic Church's 100-year-old floorboards into beautiful crosses. There are different sizes and styles that you can preorder through Sept. 10.
Pick up will be Sunday, Oct. 22, when we have our 175th anniversary celebration.
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CALL FOR ST. DAVID'S PICTURES
Sunday, Sept. 10
8:30-11:15 a.m., Sumners Hall
We’re looking for your St. David’s photos from the last 50-75 years for our archives and 175th Anniversary celebrations.
Upload photos of baptisms, weddings, Christmas, Easter, and everything in between.
Sunday, Sept. 10, our 175th Anniversary Committee members will be in Sumners Hall to make a digital copy of your photos.
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HOLY CROSS DAY
HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II
Thursday, Sept. 14
7:30 p.m.
This major feast recalls that Christ "was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world unto himself," and prays that "we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow him." (BCP, p. 192)
Before the service, all are welcome to attend (and bring a friend) to our 175th Anniversary Open House 5:15 p.m. ribbon cutting, reception, and tours for the downtown and greater Austin community.
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JOURNEY GROUP FOR RECOVERY MONTH
Wednesdays, Sept. 6-27
6:30-7:30 p.m., Library
Join the Rev. Dr. Carol Petty and Sr. Mary Magdalene as they lead a discussion of the book Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps by Richard Rohr.
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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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NEW YOUTH ROOM LIGHTS
Youth who met for dinner and EYC fellowship last Wednesday were greeted by new lighting to make a comfortable space for prayer time.
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Kelsey Cooper said brighter lights can be turned up when the youth need to be awake!
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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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TIME TO REGISTER! CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH CHOIR
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 6
6-7 p.m., Bethell Hall
Children age 5 to high school seniors learn the basics of singing and performing, how music fits into the liturgical calendar, and how being a music leader is important in church life. Choir members usually eat at our parish dinner on Wednesday nights and then meet in Bethell Hall. Rehearsals are September-April (no rehearsal during school holidays).
Sing in worship approximately once a month and perform a musical in the spring.
Questions? Contact Director of Children’s Choir Maureen Papovich
childrenschoirs@stdave.org.
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY CLASSES
Starting Sept. 10
10-11 a.m., First floor classrooms
After this Sunday's parent orientation, we will begin our 2023-2024 school year. No classes on Sept. 3 for Labor Day weekend.
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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HOT-WEATHER DONATIONS NEEDED
Thank you to all who have been donating men's clothing. It has been wonderful to see the bin in the lobby filling with clothes for our neighbors!
With the hot weather lingering into September the need is greater this year. Your continued donation of men's summer clothing is appreciated.
Or you can purchase wishlist items, using the button below, and have them shipped directly to Trinity Center.
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FEAST OF ST. DAVID OF WALES AND 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, Oct. 22
10:30 a.m.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Sept. 6
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Sept. 10
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meeting: TBD
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Sept. 23
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Oct. 12
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Sept. 28
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Sept. 21
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: Sept. 10
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Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym, 6-8:30 p.m. Next game: Sept. 6
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Sept. 30
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Sept. 17
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: Sept. 17
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: Sept. 16
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: Sept. 24
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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