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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | May 17, 2024
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DAY OF PENTECOST
One service at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 19, Historic Church
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FEAST OF THE VISITATION
Friday, May 31
Noon, Grace Chapel
This will be a Rite II said service (no music) celebrating Mary's visit to her kinswoman Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56).
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ONE HUMAN RACE WORKSHOP
Saturday, May, 18
9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Alban's Episcopal Church
One Human Race is sponsoring this free workshop on the role race plays in the United States.
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FAITH AND FILM
Sundays, 10 a.m.
Crail C (in-person only)
Throughout the summer, view and discuss Oscar-nominated and-winning short films.
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June 2 The Last Repair Shop
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June 9 Holy Conversation: The ABCs of Book Banning
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June 16 No movie, Parish Discernment Conversation in Sumners Hall
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June 23 Ninety-Five Senses
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June 30 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
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July 7 The Man Who Planted Trees
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July 14 Holy Conversation: The Barber of Little Rock
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July 21 The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
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July 28 No movie, Parish Discernment Conversation in Sumners Hall
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
May 28-31 (Tuesday-Friday)
9 a.m.-Noon, age 3-5th grade
Aftercare until 3 p.m. is available upon request.
VBS VOLUNTEER POOL PARTY
Friday, May 31 12:30 p.m., Deep Eddy Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Ave
We will gather at Pool Burger for lunch at 12:30 p.m. and then walk to Deep Eddy Pool for some swim time!
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BRICK BIBLE BREAKFASTS
Sundays, June 2-Aug. 11
10 a.m., Sumners Hall
Throughout the summer, children and youth are invited to sit together with their Café Divine breakfast, hear a story from the Brick Bible, and build a scene from the story collaboratively.
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MONTH OF SERVICE THANK YOU
Dianne Hardy-Garcia wrote a thank you message to the parish with a recap of our Month of Service.
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DIAPER DRIVE
Sunday, May 12-Sunday, June 16
From Mother's Day to Father's Day, St. David's is hosting a Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive for people of all ages and sizes. Whether diapers are needed because of a disability, aging, or to care for young children, we all know diapers are necessary healthcare products.
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DONATE MEN'S PANTS
New or gently-used men's pants are the most requested clothing items at Trinity Center. Drop off donations in the large bin in the lobby when you come to church.
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SUMMER HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE
Thursday Lunch June 6, June 27 (new date!), no lunch in July. Regular 1st and 3rd Thursdays schedule resumes on Aug. 1.
Wednesday Dinner Last dinner June 12, resumes Aug. 21
Sunday Breakfast will continue through the summer, but Chef Ray needs extra help in the kitchen. Families are welcome to volunteer together, and no experience is needed.
- Sundays: 7:30-11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday-Thursdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Shifts are on a five-week rotation. As Chef Ray says, "Come join the few, the fun, the divine!"
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: THE ABBEY
For people seeking a place to grow spiritually through Christian and other practices, The Abbey at St. David’s is a community in the heart of Austin and online. This is a natural extension of St. David’s role in our city since 1848: building connections in love, hope, joy, and vitality as we serve others.
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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 contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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CARITAS BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, May 18
10 a.m.-Noon, 611 Neches St.
This free and family-friendly block party celebrates Caritas' 60th anniversary.
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UN/HEARD CONCERT
Saturday, May 18
7 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church
This concert, organized by the New Choral Music Society, seeks to raise awareness of violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
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EDOT READS
Wednesday, May 22
7 p.m., Zoom
This meet-the-author event with Bishop Doyle will kick off EDOT Reads from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the Health Justice Advocacy Network.
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MONDAY CONNECTION LUNCH
Monday, June 3
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Seminary of the Southwest
Learn about the Kamukama Foundation, which sponsors school attendance of impoverished young people in rural Uganda.
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PRIME TIMER POTLUCK
Friday, May 24
11:45-2:45 p.m., Private Home
Adults 50+ are invited to join your fellow Prime Timers for a potluck lunch and discussion.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. This group does not meet June-Aug. Next meeting: until Sept. 4
Environmental Guild 10 a.m. Vestry Conference Room. 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: May 25
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: July 11
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays, Next meetings: May 30
Men's Group 6-8 p.m. Next dinner: June 20, no dinner in July.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: TBD
Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
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Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Timers: Adults 50+
Next meeting: May 24
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: May 25
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: June 2
Ramp Build
8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: May 18
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Lunch for All 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. First Sundays. Our Foyers and Women's Groups invite all to lunch. Next lunch: June 2
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
Young Adults New schedule: (Adults 20s and 30s) 5-7 p.m., 1st Sundays, Easy Tiger (6406 N I-35 Frontage Rd)
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