- Holy Week and Easter 2021
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Monday in Holy Week
Tuesday in Holy Week
Wednesday in Holy Week
- Pray the service of Tenebrae
- Click this video link to hear portions of the service sung to traditional chant. Those who wish to pray the entire service should download the Tenebrae order of service and follow the instructions there.
- 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. One Church, One Book: Backpacking with the Saints
Maundy Thursday
- Anytime – “Make Your Own” Agapé Meal
- 6 p.m. Children’s Worship with Amanda Wischkaemper (Facebook/stdave.org)
- 7:30 p.m. The Proper Liturgy for Maundy Thursday
Since we have not celebrated the Eucharist behind the altar in either Bethell Hall or Historic Church in more than a year, tonight, liturgically, we are invited to pick up where we left off. The altar is as it was last Maundy Thursday.
Good Friday
- 9 a.m. Stations of the Cross | Register for Zoom links
Come pray the Stations of the Cross online with fellow members of St. David’s. There will be prayers, artwork, readings, & opportunities for pondering each of the stations. - 11 a.m. Children’s Stations of the Cross
- Noon and 7:30 p.m. The Proper Liturgy for Good Friday
Gather at the cross or crucifix in your home.
With the permission of Bishop Doyle, we are using some newly composed prayers during the Solemn Collects for this Good Friday service. These new collects were born out of the work of a task force at St. David’s in 2019-2020.
Holy Saturday
- 9 a.m. The Proper Liturgy for Holy Saturday | Register for Zoom links
- 7:30 p.m. The Proper Liturgy for the Great Vigil of Easter
Ring your bell and shout “Alleluia!” at the appropriate place in the service!
Easter Sunday
- 9 a.m. Easter Day: Liturgy of the Word
- Download Children’s Easter Resources
- 8 p.m. Compline
Even though we will still be worshipping virtually for the Great Vigil of Easter and Easter Day, we will have beautiful flowers to adorn the altar and Paschal candles, and your donations for these special decorations are most appreciated. You can give online or send a check with “Easter flowers” in the memo line.
Church buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, April 5.
Curbside Easter Specials
Missing Chef Ray’s beloved Easter cookie reception? You can order your own box of customizable cookie dough for Easter.
Visit Wilderness Mural and Flowering Cross Memorial
Easter, 2019 Mural painting, March 2021
Tuesday, April 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are invited to stop by St. David’s to “flower the cross” and take pictures with it! Please remember to wear your mask and stay socially-distanced from those who are not part of your household.While you’re there, you should stroll to the corner of San Jacinto and 7th Street to see the temporary mural – another good photo op! Share photos/videos and tag on social media #stationsofthewilderness.
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SACRED VOICES
APRIL 10 / MARK WISCHKAEMPER
Songs from the Sacred Repertoire
Mark offers his own unique turns on several sacred pieces from the various folk traditions of America. Watch on Facebook/EpiscopalAustin on April 10 at 1 p.m.
Backpacking with the Saints:
A Chat with the AuthorSunday, April 11, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Come join us for a discussion with Belden C. Lane, author of Backpacking with the Saints. Many of you read this book through the One Church, One Book initiative in Lent. Whether you were part of that initiative or not, you are invited to this unique opportunity to spend time with Belden live on zoom. Register for Zoom links.
Sunday Bible Study: Eastertide
April 18, 25, and May 2, 16, at 10 a.m.
Come explore The Nature of the Church. We will study the early church movement in the Book of Acts, and also ponder the modern-day implications. Any and all are welcome.Sunday, May 9, 10 a.m.
Come join Father Chuck as he explore the concept of Sabbath, and also shares what life at St. David’s will look like while he is on Sabbath this upcoming Summer. Any and all are welcome! - Pray the service of Tenebrae
Eastertide at St. David’s
All services are in Central Time.
EASTERTIDE SCHEDULE
Sunday 9 a.m. | Liturgy of the Word
(Facebook, YouTube, stdave.org)
Sunday 10 a.m. | Children’s Chapel (Facebook, stdave.org)
Sunday 8 p.m. | Choral Compline service of sung evening prayer (Facebook, stdave.org)Wednesday 5:30 p.m. | Evening Prayer (Zoom) Download Evening Prayer Booklet
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