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Glad Tidings
September 2016
Volume 2016
Issue 8
ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - WASHINGTON, DC
From the Desk of
Robin Dodge
Rector
Dear Faithful and Friends of St. David's, It is with a mixture of sadness and excite-ment that I write to inform you that I have accepted the call to be the next Rector of Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I am feeling sad because it is diffi-cult to leave St. David's and its people whom I have grown to love, but after eleven and a half wonderful years together I be-lieve God desires new things for each of us. At the same time, I am excited because Ho-ly Faith is a dynamic parish and I think we can minister together successfully to build up God's kingdom in that beautiful part of God's Creation. In our time together, St. David's has become a stable and thriving community of believ-ers committed to worshiping God, becom-ing deeper disciples of Christ, and doing God's work in the world through the power of the Holy Spirit. Together by God's sus-taining grace we have accomplished much, culminating most recently in a successful 75th Anniversary Cornerstone Campaign that positions St. David's well for the next seventy-five years. I have worked with many fine people here who have served as Wardens, Vestry Members, committee and guild chairs and members, staff, and general worker bees. I have had the privilege to walk alongside you in your earthly pilgrim-
ages and to share in your joys and your sor-rows. I shall miss you all. Until October 23 I will continue to be your pastor, priest, and friend. After that date I will continue to be your friend, but I will no longer be able to perform pastoral or priest-ly duties for you, such as officiating or preaching at a baptism, wedding, or burial. You will be in the capable hands of an Inter-im Rector as you prepare to call your next Rector - who will be blessed to have you as his or her flock. Thérèse, Cameron, and Barrett join me in thanking you for all you have done for us and been to us. Please be assured of our continuing prayers for you, as we ask for your prayers, for what God has in store for all of us in the years ahead. Yours faithfully in Christ,
Robin Dodge Rector
INSIDE Future of St. David’s 2 Activities Calendar 4 Lay Ministry Schedule 5 Notices 3 Announcements 6 & 7 Worship Schedule & Special Events 8
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Dear Faithful and Friends of St. David’s:
As your vestry wardens, we wanted to share the news that Robin has accepted a new position as Rector of the Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Please see his attached letter.
We believe that Robin has done a stellar job as our Rector since coming to St. David’s over 11 years ago. Robin and his family are incredibly decent people who have not only helped many of us in a pastoral sense, but they have also put our church on much firm-er footing than it was in when they first arrived. Consequently, we - like you - are very saddened by his planned departure. At the same time, we also respect his decision to take on new challenges and wish him and his family all the best on their new journey.
Our preliminary plan is to host a farewell event in honor of Robin and his family after our 10:00 AM service on Sunday, October 23rd. There will be many opportunities for us to thank Robin and to acknowledge his many and lasting positive contributions to our Parish.
In the meantime, the vestry will soon meet with one of Bishop Mariann Budde’s deputies so that we can be briefed on how the transition process typically unfolds. Your vestry will play an instrumental role in this transition process, and it goes without saying that your feedback and input will be crucial as well. Moreover, we want you to know that St. David's is in a very good position right now. We have just held a successful capital campaign to celebrate our 75th anniversary, we have renewed vitality in our Sun-day services, and we have an excellent relationship with Church House. In other words, we have a lot to be thankful for.
We appreciate your support, guidance and suggestions, and please feel free to call us anytime. We will see many of you at church this Sunday.
Best Regards,
Stephen Sears
Chip Nottingham
“PALISADES VILLAGE, A GROWING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION”
We would like to tell you about a wonderful local organization called Palisades Village. It is a diverse and multi-aged group of friends and neighbors working together to strengthen and support
each other in the neighborhoods of Berkley, Kent, Foxhall, Palisades, Spring Valley and Wesley Heights. Founded in 2007, and part of a national movement of such villages, it has continued to
grow each year. This community of caring friends and neighbors volunteers to help older residents remain in their homes and live independently and “Age in Community.”
There are two kinds of membership. A full membership entitles you to receive a full array of services from volunteers who help people live independently as well as to participate in social or
educational events organized by Palisades Village. It includes a membership to Sibley Seniors which provides many benefits at and through Sibley Hospital. Palisades Village and its volunteers
can assist in a wide variety of ways such as driving people to their medical appointments, shopping for them, helping out with simple home repairs and tasks around the house, yard work, tech-
nical support, referral services or simply making social visits to those who are unable to get out very easily. Volunteers also help plan social, cultural and educational events for our members so
they can remain engaged in their community.
If you are not in need of the services now, then consider becoming an Associate Member. Associate Members are invited to a wide array of unique social and cultural events such as in-house
catered meals by our very own Palisades Village Pan Handlers, a behind-the scenes program at the National Gallery, a docent-led tour of the US Supreme Court and a guided tour of the Wash-
ington Aqueduct. Being an Associate Member or a Friend is a great way to support Palisades Village and assure it will be there when you need it.
Full membership annual fees are $600 per individual or $900 per household. Associate membership annual fees are $300 per household, $250 of which is tax deductible. Reduced fees are availa-
ble for households with limited incomes.
Why do community members volunteer? “I volunteer because I believe strongly in the Village mission. I see firsthand how much it means to people to stay in their homes and retain their
independence.” How about you? Would you like to be part of a vibrant and active and engaged community?
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to help out our members, plan events, participate in our upcoming Palisades Village House Tour, showcasing eight spectacular homes in Spring
Valley on October 15, 2016 or join as a member, please call the Palisades Village office at 202-244-3310, e-mail [email protected] or check out the Palisades Village website,
www.palisadesvillage.org to set up an appointment or talk with a staff member.
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Cornerstone Campaign Pledges have been received from the following Parishioners as of August 31, 2016
Susan and Frank Ashburn Dina Fleming Charlotte and John Rich
Catherine Ball Melinda and William Gardner Anne and Jim Rose
Ralph & Paula Blasey Joan and John Gray Stephen Sears
Jacque Blundell Ethel Harris Sarah Shapley
Joan Bond Rod Hastie Ashley and Clint Shaw
Mariann and Paul Budde Virginia and Joe Helfrich Alex and Jeff Shockey
Terrell and Ralph Burns Kathleen Jeschke Janet and Richard Southby
Claudia Callaway and Steven Davidson Margaret and David Johnson Margaret and Chet Speed
Susan Rice and Ian Cameron Bran and Jim Johnston Sharon Spilhaus
Michael and Lizzie Cantacuzene Carolyn and Clay Kingsley Emily Stabler
Susie Caskin Jim Lemon Gladys Stifel
Rob Church Joseph Lund Lucille and Richard Streeter
Mary Denison and Jack Clark Dorothy and Bill McSweeny Ethelynn and Bill Stuckey
Christa and Brian Cooper Pat and Charlie Martin Margo Sullivan
John Cope Martha Meade Jann and Michael Taylor
Scott and Kay Crissman Marie Neuhauser Debbie-Ann and Everald Thompson
Dana Surrey Daly Catherine and Chip Nottingham Michael Hoy Thompson
Robin Dodge and Therese Saint-Andre Elizabeth Nottingham Elizabeth and John Van Sant
Sheryl and Reilly Dolan Ana Ormerod Lindy Walsh
Nancy Eagles Vin and George Packard Alice and Bruce Whelihan
Betsy Edgeworth Christine and Phillip Parker Libby & John Wilkinson
Dona Erkenbeck Clare and Craig Piercy Yeme Worku
George Esherick Andy Pitzer Julie Young
Ellen Eyster Betsy Rea
CORNERSTONE CAMPAIGN FINAL RECAP
Thanks to the generosity of those listed below, $527,850 has been pledged to the Cornerstone Campaign, and $226,900 has been received thus far. Contributions and campaign balances, payable over three year, will appear on your annual pledge statements.
In June, the irrigation system was installed (just in time to thwart the summer drought for the church’s plantings). Stained glass experts have visited the church to prepare a recommendation for repairing and stabilizing St. David’s beautiful windows. Bids are being solicited for re-pointing the bell tower, repairing the ceiling of the tower entrance, rebuilding the Macomb Street ramp, and replacing the original Parish House windows with more energy-efficient ones. Watch for work to continue. All thanks to your generosity! THANK YOU!
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St. David’s Episcopal Church Welcome Back BBQ
Sunday, September 11 8:00 am Holy Eucharist
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
11:00 am Party on the Lawn
We will welcome everyone back from summer vacations
with a BBQ on the church lawn immediately following the
10:00 am service. Come for the food, fun, and fellowship!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
RESUMES
SEPTEMBER 18
Dur ing the Li turgy of
the Word ( the f i r s t ha lf
o f the 10:00 am
Euchar is t) .
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DEADLINE FOR BRINGING CASSEROLES IS
SEPTEMBER 19.
So Others Might Eat provides hot meals and canned and dry
foods to the hungry in our city. St. David's provides casse-
roles and canned and dry foods once a month. Remember
casseroles (pans and recipes for which are available in the
Wicker Room and in the undercroft lobby) are due on the
Monday before the third Wednesday of each month. Dona-
tions of canned and dry foods are welcome anytime in the
basket at the main entrance to the church, for blessing at the
10:00 am Eucharist and later distribution to S.O.M.E. Total
time involved from arrival at St. David's to return to St. Da-
vid's is about two hours. If you would like to coordinate the
deliveries for this ministry, please contact the Parish office.
September
Birthdays September Wedding
Anniversaries
SEPTEMBER 5 Michael and Julia Diaz
SEPTEMBER 17 Bruce and Allice Whelihan
SEPTEMBER 20 Robin Dodge & Therese Saint-Andre
SEPTEMBER 24 Chip and Catherine Nottingham
September 5 Jack Barker
September 6 Theo Shockey
September 11 Alastair McKechnie
September 15 Lacy Goodwyn
September 16 Melinda Artman
September 17 John Van Sant
Marty Meade
Martha Oliphant
September 22 Jacque Blundell
September 23 Chip Nottingham
September 24 Elizabeth Van Sant
Julian Diaz
September 28 Michael Caskin
CALLING ALL YOUTH FOR ACOLYTES
Any youth interested in serving as an acolyte for the coming year, please speak to Fr. Dodge. This includes all youth currently serving as acolytes. The new rota will begin in October and we hope there will be new faces in the acolyte corps to replace those who have graduated. There will be a mandatory training and refresher ses-sion for all acolytes in the near future as we strive to offer God our best in worship.
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September 2016
5150 Macomb Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
www.stdavidsdc.org
Email: [email protected]
202-966-2093
Robin Dodge - Rector
E-mail: [email protected]
Thérèse Saint-André - Interim Coordinator
for Children’s Christian Formation
Email: [email protected]
Yemeserach Worku - Office & Communications Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Rob Church - Minister of Music
E-mail: [email protected]
Raphiell Ashford - Seminarian
Elisa Cardoza - Childcare & Cleaning
www.stdavidsdc.org
WEEKEND WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I Chancel
Sunday 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Church
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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