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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Feb. 2, 2024
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ECKHARDT WEEKEND
THIS Saturday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 4
The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge Dean and President Seminary of the Southwest
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FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
Friday, Feb. 2
7 p.m., Bethell Hall, Livestreamed
A Rite II Holy Eucharist, commemorating the presentation of Jesus and the purification of Mary in the Jerusalem Temple forty days after Jesus' birth, in accordance with the requirements of Jewish law (Lv 12:2-8)
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THANK YOU OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, Feb. 25
11:30-1 p.m., Sumners Hall
Join us as we thank Amanda Wischkaemper and Marty Newkirk for giving so much of themselves to the work of the church.
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SHROVE TUESDAY SUPPER
Tuesday, Feb. 13
5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Youth Ministry is excited to host our annual Shrove Tuesday All-parish Supper. We'll be enjoying some delicious Cajun cuisine prepared by Café Divine and playing live bingo with prizes!
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ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
Feb. 14
Historic Church
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
VOLUNTEER FOR ASHES TO GO
On Ash Wednesday, we seek to take God's message out onto the streets of Austin and share it with those who may not otherwise go to church on this day.
Volunteers are needed at 6th and Congress Ave. for 1.5-hour shifts. Training will be provided. Please contact the Rev. Angela Cortiñas to participate.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Sunday, Feb. 18
Special Service Time: 4:30 p.m.
Holy Eucharist with Great Litany
Historic Church, Livestreamed
Due to the Austin Marathon, we will have one all-parish service at 4:30 p.m. on the First Sunday of Lent in lieu of our usual 8, 9, and 11:15 a.m. worship schedule.
Following the service, come to Sumners Hall for a parish dinner with Lenten formation for all ages.
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SUPER BOWL BRISKET
Pre-order deadline: Sunday, Feb. 4
5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Email Chef Ray at chefray@stdave.org with your preferred pickup day/time.
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LAUNDRY LOVE IN FEBRUARY
We are collecting laundry detergent donations throughout February for our laundry ministry.
There are three ways to help:
On Feb. 11, please join us in recognizing our Laundry Love ministry and its dedicated volunteers at the 9 and 11 a.m. church services.
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PRIMARY ELECTION – MARCH 5
LET'S VOTE, ST. DAVID'S!
Here are important dates for the upcoming March Primary Election:
- Last Day to Register to Vote: Feb. 5
- Last Day to Apply to Vote by Mail: Feb. 23
- Early Voting: Feb. 20-March 1
- Election Day: March 5
“It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls.”
- Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
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The Grants Committee for Community Outreach (GCCO) is a subcommittee of the Vestry of St. David’s Episcopal Church. | |
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FEB. 5 FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS
St. David’s Episcopal Church has a long history of – and deep commitment to – helping people in need in the Austin community. As part of these ongoing efforts, St. David’s distributes annual grants of $10,000 to support non-profit organizations that serve those in need and disadvantaged populations in Austin and Travis County.
St. David’s Grants Committee for Community Outreach (GCCO) is accepting grant applications from Feb. 5 to March 8 at 5 p.m.
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: LAUNDRY LOVE
Volunteers meet at SpinZone on South Congress on the last Thursday of the month to provide laundry cards and supplies to our neighbors in need, followed by a meal of pizza and dessert.
In 2023, Laundry Love supported our neighbors by providing more than 1,000 meals and 960 laundry supply packets that included laundry cards, detergent, and dryer sheets, enabling Austinites to do 4,800 loads of laundry.
To join this ministry, contact Dianne Hardy-Garcia
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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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EVERYTHING IS SACRED WITH JOHN PHILIP NEWELL
St. David’s is a proud sponsor of a two-day event featuring Celtic scholar and writer John Philip Newell. The event will feature a lecture on the evening of Wednesday, May 15, and a half-day retreat on Thursday, May 16.
Building on the theme Everything is Sacred, John Philip Newell will share Celtic wisdom to direct our effort toward a healthier planet and reawakened soul. Cami Twilling, director of Earth & Soul, will invite us into a soul-nourishing spiritual practice.
Location Abiding Love Lutheran Church
7210 Brush Country Dr., Austin, Texas 78749
Wednesday, May 15
7-9 p.m. - Tickets: $20/person (in person or livestream)
Thursday, May 16
8:30 a.m.*-Noon - Tickets: $50/person (in person or livestream)
Student discount available – Attend both events for $60.
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YOUTH SUNDAY FORMATION
10-11 a.m., Youth Room 170, First Floor
Youth in grades 6th-12th gather to encounter Scripture in new and exciting ways, bringing all our questions, ideas, and ponderings about who God is and where we belong in the world.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
5:30-6 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall, Third Floor
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 a short prayer practice and devotional at 7 p.m.
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SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
Sundays
10-11 a.m., First Floor
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Feb. 7
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: TBD
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship.
Spring schedule. Next meeting: Feb. 8
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Feb. 24
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: April 11
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays, Next meeting: Feb. 29
February Detergent Drive wishlist
Men's Group 6-8 p.m. Next dinner: Feb. 15
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: Feb. 11
Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
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Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Timers: 5:30-8 p.m., Next meeting: TBD
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Feb. 24
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: Feb. 11
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: Feb. 17
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Sunday Lunch for All 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. First Sundays. Our Foyers and Women's Groups invite all to lunch!
Next meeting: Feb. 4
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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