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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Aug. 30, 2024
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NEW SEMINARIAN
AMY WALTZ-REASONOVER
Welcome to our new seminarian Amy Waltz-Reasonover, postulant for holy orders in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Amy's first Sunday at St. David's as our seminarian will be this Sunday, Sept. 1. Read a welcome message from Amy.
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WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS
Sunday, Sept. 22
5-7 p.m., Historic Church
The second season of World Music Encounters at St. David's kicks off with A’lante Flamenco. Don't miss this exhilarating, award-winning flamenco troupe from Austin.
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WOMEN'S DAY RETREAT: DESERT MOTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Saturday, Sept. 28
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bethell Hall and Sumners Hall
Retreat leader the Rev. Mary C. Earle is an Episcopal priest, author, poet, and spiritual director who has taught classes in spirituality for the Seminary of the Southwest.
Breakfast and lunch provided, registration required.
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MEN'S RETREAT AT CAMP ALLEN
November 1-3
Camp Allen in Navasota TX
Cost: $375
We have reserved three lakeside cabins, along with the lakeside meeting center.
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HOLY CONVERSATION: FAITH AND POLITICS
Sunday, Sept. 8
10 a.m., Crail C (on-site event)
In this conversation with State Representative James Talarico we will examine the ways in which congregations like ours can work in partnership with our government – as caring, Christian citizens.
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STEWARDSHIP AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Sundays, Sept. 15 and 22
10 a.m., Crail C
St. David's Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving Eric Malnassy along with Dr. Mona West and Father Chuck, will lead a two-part series exploring the ways in which giving of our time, talent and treasure is a natural outflow of our relationship with God and with each other.
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PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Sept. 28
YOUTH MINISTRY
5-7 p.m., 1st Floor
Bring us your kids and treat yourselves to some time away. We will have so much fun playing with Legos, making a craft. We may even have a dance party!
Contact Kristin Braun with questions.
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PET FOOD DRIVE
Throughout September, as part of our special St. Francis Blessing of the Pets event on Oct. 6, we are collecting both cat and dog food for any size pet.
Dry food for cats is especially needed. All pet food collected will be donated to the El Buen Samaritano Food Bank. Use the blue barrel in the lobby or donate online.
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TRINITY CENTER NEEDS SHIRTS
One of the services Trinity Center provides to our neighbors experiencing homelessness is access to new or gently used clothing. The current need is for Men's shirts. Donations can be dropped off in the large bin in the church lobby.
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: HOME Ministry
Hispanic Outreach (HOME): Help create a welcoming environment for Hispanics and Latinos to join St. David’s by sharing traditions and building awareness. This ministry designs an altar table to honor the Día de los Muertos and works with the worship team to create a service to commemorate the Feast of the Our Lady of Guadalupe. All are welcome to contact ministry leaders Gustavo Hernandez and Diane Mazuca for more information.
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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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Advocacy Group
11 a.m., Vestry, Next meeting: Sept 8
Arbor Terrace Supper Club
11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Sept. 28
Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Sept. 4
Environmental Guild 10 a.m. Vestry Conference Room. Next meeting TBD
HOME Ministry (Hispanic Outreach Education Ministry) 6:30 p.m., Vestry, Next meeting: TBD
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays, Next meetings: Sept. 26
Lunch for All 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. 1st Sundays. Next lunch: Sept. 1
Men's Group 6-8 p.m. Next dinner: Sept. 26
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies.
Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
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Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Returns Sept. 11
Prime Timers: Adults 50+, Next meeting: TBD
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Sept. 28
Ramp Build
8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: TBD
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Tapestry (Young Adult Dinner) (Adults 20s and 30s) 5-7 p.m., 1st Sundays. The Brewtorium (6015 Dillard Cir A, Austin, TX 78752)
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times Trinity Streets Eucharist, Sundays 2 p.m.
WEEBS (Wednesday Evening Bible Study) Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30, Guild Parlor
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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