Volume 5, Issue 43
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You let us choose, O God,
between you and the false gods of this world.
In the midst of the night of sin and death,
and call us forth to greet Christ,
so that with eyes and hearts fixed on Him,
we may follow to eternal light. Amen.
For additional reading for Pentecost 27 click here
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 Addictions Recovery Ministry Receives New Chaplain
Mtr. DeeDee Estes has accepted the call to be the next ARM Chaplain. Long time chaplain to the ministry, Fr. Bill Terry notified the the Bishop earlier this year that he would be stepping down from the post of Chaplain to the Addictions Recovery Ministry (ARM). The ministry extends thanks and gratitude to Fr. Terry for his support and insight since succeeding Fr. Miller Armstrong in this role.
Mtr. Estes begins her chaplaincy effective immediately. A licensed psychologist, Mtr. Estes is in her tenth year of school chaplaincy at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in New Orleans where she leads weekly worship services, teaches religion classes, coordinates community service and provides pastoral care and counseling services for students, parents, faculty and staff.
The Addictions Recovery Ministry thanks Bishop Thompson for his efforts in this matter and his ongoing support for the ministry.
For more information on the Addictions Recovery Ministry, monthly Recovery Eucharists, and the annual Women's Retreat at SECC in January, click here. | |
 St. Alban's will hold its LAST LUNCH of this fall semester NEXT Wednesday, November 9. That session, will conclude the discussions of the first half of Lewis' Mere Christianity. Many Thanks go out to all for prayers, financial support, and the many encouraging notes over this past year. Lunches will resume when the students return from the Christmas break. If you have not sponsored a lunch and would like to do so, your contribution would be gratefully received. More about the program The following churches and individuals graciously sponsored the 2011 lunches: W. Ross Little, St. Mary's (Franklin) ECW, St. Paul's Episcopal Church (New Orleans), Judith Weber, Church of the Nativity (Rosedale), Nancy Penn, St. James (Baton Rouge), Grace Church (St. Francisville), Church of Holy Communion (Plaquemine), Church of Holy Communion (Plaquemine) ECW, Colin A. Clark, St. Michael's (Mandeville), St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Clinton), Grace Memorial Episcopal Church (Hammond), Charles & Joan Garber, Trinity Episcopal School (New Orleans), Trinity Church (Baton Rouge), St. Luke's (Baton Rouge), St. Augustine's (Metairie), the Rev. Ralph & Suzette Howe, Christ Church (Covington), Keiron Couret, Mark & Helen Worthen, St. Matthew's (Houma), Jeanette Randolph, the Rev. William & Sarah Morris, Devin & Katharine Spires, St. Martin's (Metairie), Christ Church Cathedral (New Orleans), The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center, St. Patrick's (Zachary) ECW, William & Catherine Beachy, Trinity (Morgan City), Christwood (Covington), Laura Osborne, Joann Garma, Paul & Peggy Coats, Rev. Patsy Lyle, All Saints Church (River Ridge). | |
Making Sense of your Loss: Healing Grief through your Senses, St. Luke's Baton Rouge
 On November 16th, at 6:30 pm, St. Luke's Health Ministries will be offering the presentation "Grief in the Holidays": Healing Grief through your Senses. Attendees will experience activities using the senses of touch, taste, smell, vision and hearing. This is a free presentation, and registration is available by calling 225-926-5343, or on St. Luke's website: www.stlukesbr.org. There will also be representatives from various community agencies that support those who are grieving. Download the flier about the event. Visit St. Luke's website | |
Diocesan Parish Administrators Luncheon
St. Anna's Church in New Orleans and the Rev'd William Terry hosted a lovely luncheon for the Parish Administrators on Thursday, October 12, 2011. There were twenty eight participants representing fourteen churches and the diocesan office. Fr. Terry informed the group about various  ministries and service to the community provided by St. Anna's. Other speakers at the luncheon were Daniel Murphy, who spoke of the benefits and intricacies of social networking, and Amelia Arthur, Diocesan Coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministries, who introduced herself and spoke of upcoming events. | |
Bishop Thompson to host Tour to the Holy Land
Bishop Thompson hopes to host a very special Journey to the Holy Land from October 4-17, 2012. Inquiries to Mrs. Carol Butcher:
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Speaking of the Bishop...
The Rt. Rev'd and Mrs. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. were treated by the Noland Center staff to a luncheon of fried chicken, white beans and rice, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, cake, and ice cream for his birthday (October 2).
Well Happy Birthday Bishop!
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- Nov 9, & 16 @ 6pm King James Bible Series, Grace St. Francisville. Download Poster
- Nov 11th 7p & 12th 3p Sr. Joan Chittister: God, the World, & the Gap Between. St James Baton Rogue. More Info
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3-week series celebrating 400 years (1611-2011).
Wednesdays Nov 2, 9 and 16 - 6:00PM-7:30PM / Jackson Hall.
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SOLEMN CHORAL EVENSONG
at St Anna's
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The Rev. Barbara Crafton coming to St. Martin's Merairie Jan 14 & 15
There is no cost for the seminar, except for a $10 lunch. Pre-register for the seminar and lunch at craftonseminar@yahoo.com. Also, Click here for seminar times, preaching schedule and more information. Visit her website here.
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Kairos Prison Ministry Weekend #53
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Useful Information & Links
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E-DoLA
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The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson
The Rev'd Canon E. Mark Stevenson
Canon to the Ordinary
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