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This Sunday, March 16, 2025
Second Sunday in Lent
8:00 and 9:30 service of Holy Eucharist
The Nursery will be open during the 9:30 service and forum time.
Forum: Ireland Pilgrimage insights
The Rev. Katherine Lewis
and the Rev. Cindy Hillger, Deacon from St. Martin's by the Lake
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Women’s History Month:
The Rev. Dr. Jeannette Piccard
One of the premier space scientists of the early 20th Century became the first woman ordained to the priesthood in the history of the Episcopal Church. Jeannette Piccard received her bachelor's degree at Bryn Mawr College in 1918 and went on to study organic chemistry at the University of Chicago, receiving her master's degree in 1919. That same year she met and married Jean Felix Piccard, who was teaching at the university. Between the two of them they led the earliest human explorations of outer space via high-altitude balloons. In 1934 she set the women’s world record for altitude, a record which endured until Sally Ride exceeded it in 1983.
On July 29, 1974 Jeannette Piccard was ordained a priest in Philadelphia at the Church of the Advocate. Three retired bishops ordained eleven women priests, cheered by a large congregation. Jeannette Piccard was the first of the women to be ordained that day, because at 79 she was the oldest, and because she was fulfilling an ambition she had had since she was 11 years old.
Jeannette’s extraordinary contributions to the history of women in the United States includes:
· The first licensed female balloon pilot in the U.S.
· The first woman to fly to the stratosphere
· Co-inventor of the stratospheric plastic balloon
· Consultant to NASA
· The first woman to be ordained an Episcopal priest in the U.S.
The photo above shows Fay Weld (The Rev. Guy Drake’s grandmother), Jeannette Piccard, and Jean Piccard at the Piccard family cabin on Lake Vermillion, about 1960.
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St. Patrick's Celebration is tomorrow evening!
Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 PM
A HUGE Thank you to Sara Leigh and Dean Sather
for all their donation and hard work!
Bring your friends and family and join in the fun!
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Come for a traditional Irish meal of corned beef, cabbage, colcannon and all the fixings!
Friday March 14th - 5:30PM
Suggested donation of $15.00 per person (kids 10 & under are free)
Bingo for the Whole Family with winning rules that everyone will love!
This is a fundraiser to support St. David’s Church, so bring your friends & family!
Bingo: $5.00/game (Game is over after 10 winners are called)
Fabulous Prizes - guaranteed to make you happy!
Best costume prizes awarded (18 year plus & under 18 categories)
Food is generously donated, prepared and hosted by
Sara Leigh & Dean Sather
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This Sunday: Godly Play – for children ages 3-6
Confirmation Class in the Library – 11:45-1:15pm with a pizza lunch
Wednesday, March 19th: LIFT Youth Group at Trinity, Excelsior
6:30-8:30pm with dinner! All 6-12th graders are invited.
TOMORROW - Friday March 14-Saturday March 15 | Youth Lock-in | St. Mark’s Cathedral
Sign-Up Here
Youth Grades 6-12 are invited to a Lock-in hosted by St. Mark’s Cathedral. Sally Hockinson and Jon Van Slyke will be there too! Drop-off can be anytime between 5:00-6:00 pm. We will eat food, play games, and hang out! Youth are encouraged to spend the night and leave on Saturday anytime before 11:00 am. Let Sally know if you would like to join us, but need to leave early instead of sleeping at the cathedral.
Anna will not be there the whole night but hopes to stop by the Cathedral after the St. David’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner.
Sign up for text reminders:
Youth Ministry GroupME
Children's Ministry GroupME
ECMN programming registration is live for DYE, Youth Camp, and Family Camp.
Full C+Y Program Calendar Here
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Lenten Dinner and Discussion
4 Sundays in Lent 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
On 4 Sunday evenings during Lent, we’ll gather for a simple meal and book discussion. This season’s book is “Walk with Jesus: Stations of the Cross” by Henri Nouwen and Sr. Helen David. Books will be provided; no homework or prep is required. Discussions will be facilitated by Marilyn Clark on behalf of the Organic Formers (adult faith formation committee), and hosts will provide the meals.
Participants are welcome to attend every session or fewer, or even just one!
You will be asked to RSVP by the Thursday prior to each session using a link that will be provided.
Dates and Hosts:
March 23 Cathy & Randy Schwichtenberg at their home; RSVP by March 20
March 30 Lewis & Clark (i.e., Rev. Katherine and Scott) at the ICA Jones Room; RSVP by March 27
April 6 Ann & Chris Carda at their home; RSVP by April 3
RSVP here
If numbers are too large for the in-home sessions, the location will shift to the ICA Jones Room and registrants will be notified.
For more information, please contact Rev. Katherine, klewis@stdavidsparish.org, or Marilyn Clark, purlbuck@gmail.com.
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Celtic Christianity Forums
Esther DeWaal says, “the Celtic approach to God opens up a world in which nothing is too common to be exalted, and nothing is so exalted that it cannot be made common.”
A group of St. David’s congregants, currently preparing for a Celtic Christian pilgrimage to Wales, have begun to delve into the rich works of Esther DeWaal and other Celtic writers as part of their preparation. These upcoming Sunday forums provide an opportunity for everyone to acquaint themselves with the foundations of this rich tradition. History, modern-day practices, music, and experiences from a past pilgrimage will guide us along a new way of experiencing our Christian faith. We invite you to mark your calendars for these Sunday Forum offerings:
March 16: Ireland Pilgrimage insights (The Rev. Katherine Lewis and the Rev. Cindy Hillger, Deacon from St. Martin's by the Lake)
March 23: New Voices in Celtic Sacred Music (Roger Stratton)
Other Upcoming Forums
March 30: Social time
April 6: Episcopal Church history
Kris Ferrario will lead a Forum on Sunday, April 6, for an exploration of the rich tradition of the Episcopal Church, of which St. David’s is a part. As a member of the global Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church bridges the ancient and the modern—rooted in tradition, theology, and governance while actively engaging with contemporary social issues.
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Invitation to a Spiritual Practice for Lent:
The Art of Neighboring
Did you know that Americans are spending more time alone today than in any period in modern history? Some are saying it’s an “epidemic of loneliness”. Across all demographic groups our time socializing face-to-face is down 20% from 2003 to 2023... and for youth it’s down 40% (Bureau of Labor Statistics)!
What does this mean? How is it changing us? What does scripture offer as a source of wisdom to guide us? As Bishop Loya implores us… what is one “small thing” that I can do?
Our invitation is for everyone to identify ONE Lenten practice that will change the way you interact with your “neighbors”. We will gather again after Lent to share our stories of how this one small Lenten practice made an impact on ourselves or others.
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You’re Invited to Community Night!
Join us on Wednesday March 26, for a special Community Night filled with good food, great company, and meaningful service!
We’ll kick off the evening with a potluck meal, so bring a dish to share. Then, we’ll come together to assemble 100 survival kit bags for our unhoused neighbors. Each participant will have the opportunity to take a few bags to keep in their car, ready to offer to those in need.
We'll end the evening with singing and simple evening prayer in the sanctuary.
This is a simple yet impactful way to give back to our community while enjoying time together. We’d love for you to be part of it!
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Calling all singers and instrumentalists:
Help us celebrate the high point of our liturgical year!
Once again this year, we’re forming a large musical ensemble for Easter Sunday. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages and all experience levels are invited to join. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings, April 9 & 16, and on Saturday morning, April 19. (Exact times to be determined.)
Please contact Roger Stratton (rstratton@stdavidsparish.org) by April 1 if you’d like to join in the festivities.
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Offering for Migrant Support Fund
Bishop Craig Loya asked that each congregation designate their loose plate offering on the Last Sunday after Epiphany, March 2, for the recently established Migrant Support Fund. We collected $778 in donations and Rev. Katherine added $500 from the Rector's Discretionary fund, making our total St. David's offering $1278. Thank you for your generosity! This fund will provide critical support and assistance for ministries of welcome, care, and embrace for immigrants in the season to come.
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ISAIAH Housing Events
In March, ISAIAH teams (in partnership with the Yes to Homes Coalition) are hosting several regional events to learn more about these housing solutions and talk with legislators about their plans to move these important bills forward this spring. Here is the information for the Minnetonka event:
Minnetonka/Eden Prairie
Sunday, March 16 from 2:00-3:30pm
St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church (3121 Groveland School Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55391)
Indoor event with speakers and interactive presentation
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/HJj8CHUdH0qds1k3wv33Kw2
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Elder Justice Information Session
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office, in conjunction with the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, is putting on an information session via zoom, entitled, "Consumer Road Show for Seniors". March 27, 12-1 pm.
Scams targeting senior citizens come in all types and sizes, range greatly in complexity, and may originate from someone close to you or a stranger halfway around the world. Join staff from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office for a presentation and conversation about common scams targeting seniors and what you can do to keep yourself safe!
Webinar Registration - Zoom
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Grow (literally) in faith at Good Courage Farm this year!
Join with other Creation-loving folks for four seasons of on-farm learning and practice through the Farm Stewards ministry at Good Courage Farm in Hutchinson. This immersive, agrarian faith formation experience invites you (and church friends new and old!) to commit one Saturday a month (March through October) to a prayerful, joyful, reciprocal relationship with the farm's fruit trees, grapevines, or animals. Reconnect your spiritual life with the land and its gifts. Share the real fruits of your labor with those who hunger. Deepen your literacy in reading both Creation and Scripture for revelations of God's generous love. Click here to learn more about growing with Good Courage Farm in 2025 - spiritually and literally.
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Caroline’s Story
On a sunny December day, Caroline came to ICA for her first ever shopping appointment. Feeling a bit nervous, she was greeted by ICA staff member Katie, who offered to help her navigate the food shelf. “There are so many options! I can choose from all three sections? This will feed us for days! I’m already at $50 worth of food! This is to much,” Caroline exclaimed, her voice catching as she wiped away a tear. “I’m already meal planning in my head. This will be a week of feasting like we haven’t had for years.”
Thanks to 71 pounds of food, the countless volunteer and staff hours that make it all possible, and your support, Caroline was able to provide nourishing meals for her family while also catching up on bills.
To ensure ICA can continue to provide for neighbors like Caroline, ICA needs a significant community response. YOU can make a difference by helping ICA collect 150,000 pounds of food and $250,000 during the month of March.
Current needs include:
Food. Non-food
*cereal *wet pet food
*pasta *toilet paper
*mac & cheese *paper towels
*crackers *kleenex
*juice
*ramen
You can bring your gifts of food to church any March Sundayor drop them off at your convenience in one of the ICA baskets at the church entrances. If you wish to make a financial gift, you can drop a check made out to ICA in the Sunday collection plate or go to the ICA website: icafoodshelf.org/donate.
Be sure to indicate you are a member of St. David’s.
Whatever way you choose to support ICA, please know it will make a difference to many. Thank you.
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Loaves and Fishes
Please join us as we prepare and serve delicious meals for those in need
March 24th
April 8th
April 28th
April 29th
Please contact Sue or Basil Owen to sign up or sign up in the Undercroft. Sue’s cell is 612-716-1945. Basil’s cell is 612-716-0683 or email at bowen3@fastmail.com.
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