Weekly Bulletin - St. David's Episcopal Church

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
SAVE THE DATE
19 MONDAY
JANUARY 24 SAT. FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES BRUNCH:
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help cook and serve a monthly meal
to people transitioning out of homelessness. Contact Adrian Buchanan at
adrianbuchanan925@gmail.com.
Closed
20 TUESDAY
Morning Prayer
Education for Ministry
Holy Communion
Evening Prayer
JG: Falling Upward
Episcopal Veterans Fellowship
St. David’s Singers
21 WEDNESDAY
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Dinner
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
JG: Re-Genesis
Sabbath in the City
Bible Study
Youth Group
Parish Choirs Rehearsal
Handbell Choir Rehearsal Songfest
22 THURSDAY
Morning Prayer
Prayer Group
Holy Communion and Healing
Intercessory Prayer
Lunch
Evening Prayer 23 FRIDAY
Morning Prayer
Friday Morning Moms
Evening Prayer 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Grace Chapel
Guild Room
Grace Chapel
Grace Chapel
Crail C
Room 015
Choir Room
JANUARY 24 SAT. ANNUAL PRIME-TIMERS’ WHITE ELEPHANT
POTLUCK: Search your closets or go to Next-To-New and come to the PrimeTimers’ White Elephant Potluck! This annual event will again be hosted by Robin
and Malcolm Cooper beginning at 6 p.m. at their home (2300 Woodlawn Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703). Bring a dish to serve 8-10 and a wrapped “white elephant” gift.
Register at www.stdave.org by Thursday, January 23 to indicate that you’re coming
and what dish you’re bringing; just click on “Register for an Event,” or contact
Catherine Roberts at catherine.r@stdave.org.
8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Grace Chapel
Historic Church
Sumners Hall
Historic Church
Guild Room
Grace Chapel
Vestry Conference Room
Room 170
Choir Room
Bell Choir Room
Bethell Hall
JANUARY 29 THURS. LAUNDRY LOVE: Join as we help people out with
laundry by providing quarters, soap, snacks, and a helping hand. 5:30 p.m. at
SpinZone, 2424 S. Congress.
8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Grace Chapel
Brides Room
Historic Church
Grace Chapel
Sumners Hall
Grace Chapel
FEBRUARY 6 FRI. PARENTS NIGHT OUT: 6-10 p.m. $10/child.
Register now to Laura Lancaster Faulk at laura.f@stdave.org.
8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m. Grace Chapel
Guild Room
Grace Chapel
VISITORS: If you are new to St. David’s, please fill out a Guest Card,
give us a call at 512-610-3500, or email Jennifer Gerber at
jennifer.g@stdave.org to introduce yourself. Red Newcomer Folders are
available outside of Bethell Hall and the Historic Church.
SUBMIT ARTICLES: To submit an article for Looking Ahead, email
it to communications@stdave.org.
JANUARY 31 SAT. ST. AGNES GUILD: The St. Agnes Guild is a service
organization at St. David’s with a variety of knitting projects for the parish, Austin,
and world communities. Around Thanksgiving, more than 60 sets of hats and
scarves, and 50 mittens, were knitted and crocheted by the St. Agnes Guild and
were given to the women neigbors of Trinity Center. We also make prayer shawls,
leprosy bandages, and baby caps for those in need. Join us in this endeavor, if you
like to knit or crochet. If you don’t know how, we will teach you. We meet the last
Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon in the Guild Room. Contact Judith
Cayton at judithcayton@sbcglobal.net for questions.
FEBRUARY 6 FRI. FIRST FRIDAY LABYRINTH WALK: 6-8:30 p.m. A
labyrinth walk is a form of prayer or meditation dating to at least the 4th century
in the Christian tradition. We will provide candles, music, and facilitators for those
who are new. For more information, contact Sally Miller, (512) 891-0392.
FEBRUARY 20-22 FRI.-SUN. INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR HIGH
RETREATS: Los Amigos and Middle School students are invited to Camp
Allen! The 2015 Intermediate (4th-5th) and Junior High (6th-8th) Retreats are a
weekend of fun, fellowship, and worship with peers from throughout the Diocese
of Texas. Register for the weekend at www.epicenter.org/youth, or contact Amanda
Wischkaemper at amanda@stdave.org or Duana Cisney at duana.c@stdave.org.
MAR 15-18 SUN.-WED. MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PILGRIMAGE:
Youth will leave on March 15 after the 9 a.m. services and head to Mustang Island
in Port Aransas, TX for the Spring Youth Pilgrimage. We will return on March 18
in time to enjoy SXSW. We will be joined by the Rev. Katie Wright. It will be a
joint, yet separate, retreat so that both age groups can experience age-appropriate
conversation and fellowship. Cost is $175 / youth with some scholarships available.
Registrations are available online at My St. David’s. (Please be sure to select the
correct retreat for your student.) Space is limited. The deadline to register is 5 p.m.
on January 22. Contact Duana Cisney at duana.c@stdave.org if you have questions.
LOOKING AHEAD
January 18, 2015
A weekly digest of parish announcements
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VOLUME 20, NO. 3
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Last week, parishioners responded very positively to our leadership’s request for
parishioners to make a pledge or increase their current pledge. As a result of this
request, 28 new pledges and 41 increases were received. We are now at $1,724,191
of our $2 million goal. If one of our 435 pledges is yours, thank you very much for
your faith in our future together.
For this year’s operating budget we are targeting $2 million in pledges, the level
identified by our Vestry and Finance Committee as the amount required to prevent
budget cuts and allowing our parish to continue the important ministries upon
which we and our community depend. This includes music and worship, outreach,
children and youth, adult formation, and much more.
We are now in need of $275,809 in new or expanded pledges to continue the level
of excellence in ministry and mission that we have come to expect and depend
upon. Our Vestry will set the budget on January 20 based upon the amount of
pledges received.
We invite everyone to participate. If 200 households give or give an additional
$1,000, and 200 give or give an additional $500, than we will maintain what we
believe God has called us to do and be.
This is a critical moment at a time when we are so needed in our community and
in one another’s lives. Pledge what you can. Let’s share in keeping St. David’s as the
“face of Christ” in downtown Austin.
If you have questions on our budget and pledge campaign, please go to Sumners
Hall following this worship service. Members of the Finance Committee will have
a table set up and welcome your questions, thoughts, and ideas.
JANUARY 18, 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
READINGS
TODAY: SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY: 1 Samuel 3:1-
TODAY: ADULT FORMATION SERIES: “Matriarchs and Patriarchs of the
Bible” continues today with Rabbi Neil Blumofe from Congregation Agudas Achim.
10:25 a.m. in Crail Hall. This series will then resume on February 8 with Dr. Steve
Bishop, Seminary of the Southwest, and February 15 with Dr. Gregory Cuellar, Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
10; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-13, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
NEXT SUNDAY: THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY: Jonah
3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:39-21; Mark 1:14-20
ADULT CLASSES
ADULT FORMATION: We continue our four-part series: “Matriarchs and
Patriarchs of the Bible.” Today, we will discuss Moses and Family with Rabbi Neil
Blumofe from Congregation Agudas Achim. 10:25 a.m. in Crail Hall.
WISDOM WAYS: A spiritual discussion for young adults. Meets in Crail A at
10:25 a.m. Led by Amy Moehnke (amy.m@stdave.org).
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: New study! We just started the Gospel of Matthew.
All men welcome. Join us any Sunday at 10:25 a.m. in the Library. Contact Mark
Wells at mark.w@mwells.org for more information.
PARENTING IN CONNECTION: A group of parents who gather for
discussion, support, and friendship. 10:25 a.m. in the Vestry Conference Room.
Led by Amelia Canally (adcanally@gmail.com).
WRITERS GROUP: For writers and hopefuls. 1 p.m. in the Library. For more
information, contact Jenny Meadows (meadowsjen@aol.com).
CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH FORMATION
CHILDREN’S CLASSES: Drop-off is 10:15-10:25 a.m. Class is 10:2511:10 a.m. Parents, please take young children to the restroom before class.
Weaving God’s Promises
Preschool (Age 3 & up) Room 114
2nd–3rd grades Room 166
Kindergarten–1st grade Room 162
4th–5th grades Room 015
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Atrium (Ages 3-6)
Room 017
True Vine Atrium (Ages 6-9)
Room 164
YOUTH FORUMS
Youth Forums are a form of Christian Formation that takes into consideration
not only scripture, but what’s happening in the world around us. These culturally
relevant conversations are ways we can ground ourselves in prayer to be who God
has called us to be. Join us in Room 170 at 10:25 a.m.
TODAY: MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Come laugh with other men as we connect
through scripture. We are starting the Gospel of Matthew. No preparation necessary.
Feel free to join us every Sunday at 10:25 a.m. in the Library or just drop in when the
Spirit leads you. For more information, contact Mark Wells at mark.w@mwells.org.
TODAY: CAFE DIVINE: Each Sunday, Chef Ray and the Cafe Divine team will
serve a featured item with Sunday breakfast in Sumners Hall ($6 for a full plate and
$4 for half portion). Today: Biscuits and gravy! Thank you for your support of the St.
David’s Hospitality ministry. First Sunday: Mini quiches. Second: Breakfast tacos.
Third: Biscuits and gravy. Fourth: Frittata.
TODAY: BRISKET SALES: St. David’s Youth are selling Chef Ray’s famous
smoked brisket, perfect for Super Bowl Sunday! Purchase a whole brisket for $100 or
a half brisket for $50. Orders and payment can be made this Sunday and next in the
lobby. Briskets can be picked up on February 1 along with sandwiches and ‘pounders’
of meat for sale. Proceeds go to youth scholarships that allow all kids to participate in
youth events.
NEXT SUNDAY: ANNUAL MEETING AND NOMINEES: The annual
Parish Meeting will take place next Sunday, January 25, at 10:15 a.m. in Crail Hall.
During this meeting, we will elect five Vestry members for three-year terms, two Vestry
members for two-year terms, and one Diocesan Council representative for a four-year
term. (You can learn about all of this year’s nominees on the About Us/ Vestry page at
www.stdave.org.) According to the Canons of the Diocese of Texas, “Men and women
at least 16 years of age, who are enrolled confirmed communicants in good standing
of the Parish, are entitled to vote for members of the Vestry.” You must be present to
vote. Coffee and doughnuts will be available outside of Crail Hall before the meeting.
Please note that all Adult, Youth, and Children’s Formation classes will be canceled next
Sunday. Children (Pre K-5th grade) can go to Club 10:15 on the first floor.
ECKHARDT MISSION SERIES: “Strange Bedfellows: How St. Paul and Queen
Elizabeth Shaped Our Christian Path”: Join us January 31 and February 1 as we learn
about how St. Paul and Queen Elizabeth shaped our Christian path from our speaker,
the Rev. Dr. Minka Shura Sprague. In the beginning, Paul translated our ways into
ways that became a new creation; his words set us free. When the time had fully come,
Elizabeth led us to the place where we could always faithfully search for the best human
effort in our time. He told us to “walk by the Spirit.” She told us to pick up our prayer
books, make communion, and go home; to quit worrying about agreeing with one
another. A full schedule and registration is available at www.stdave.org. The Eckhardt
Mission Series is offered at no cost. Dinner is a suggested $10, but please eat even if you
cannot pay. Child care is provided free with advanced reservations to Laura Faulk at
laura.f@stdave.org.
FAREWELL AND RETIREMENT RECEPTION: Save the date! Join us on
Sunday, February 15, for a parish-wide farewell to our Rector, the Rev. David Boyd. 3-5
p.m. in Sumners Hall. More details to come!
WELCOME DINNER AND CLASS SERIES: If you would like to learn more
about St. David’s, we invite you to a free welcome dinner on Wednesday, January 28,
at 6 p.m. Register at the online parish calendar at www.stdave.org or email Jennifer
Gerber at jennifer.g@stdave.org. We also invite you to learn more about the Episcopal
Church with our Newcomer classes which begin Sunday, February 22. Classes are
held at 10:25 a.m. and include discussions on worship, beliefs, service, and outreach.
Contact Jennifer at the above address or at 512-610-3541 for more details.
PROM FOR ADULTS: “A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS”: Put on your best
dress and lace up your dancing shoes for this Youth fundraiser! Join us Friday, March
6, 7-10 p.m. in Bethell Hall. $30 per person or $50 per couple. Formal attire, dancing,
and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets go on sale February 8 and are limited. Child care will
be available with advanced reservations to Laura Faulk at laura.f@stdave.org.
ADVENT WREATH FRAMES: Did you decorate an Advent wreath? Please
return your frame so it can be re-used next year! During January, you can drop off your
frame in the marked basket in the lobby.
CHURCH CLOSED: The church (and Holy Grounds) will be closed tomorrow,
January 19, in observance of MLK Jr. Day.
SAVE THE DATES ON REVERSE SIDE 4
FLOWERS
The flowers on the High Altar are given in thanksgiving for their 14th wedding
anniversary by Catherine Roberts and Paul Brownell { The flowers in Bethell
Hall are given in thanksgiving for the Bethell Community by Mary Rose { The
flowers on the Baptismal Table are given in thanksgiving on their 15th wedding
anniversary by Mity Myhr and Larry Clay {
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
Holy Communion
8:00 a.m.
Holy Communion
9:00 a.m.
Family Holy Communion
9:10 a.m.
Holy Communion
11:15 a.m.
Holy Communion with Austin Vibe 11:15 a.m.
Trinity Street Worship and Meal
3:00 p.m.
Holy Communion with Healing
5:00 p.m.
Choral Compline 8:00 p.m.
MONDAY–FRIDAY (EXCEPT WEDNESDAY EVENINGS)
Historic Church
Historic Church
Bethell Hall
Historic Church
Bethell Hall
Trinity Center
Bethell Hall (with incense)
Historic Church (with incense)
Morning & Evening Prayer TUESDAY
Holy Communion
8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
12:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Holy Communion with Healing
5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Holy Communion with Healing
11:00 a.m.