Volume 5, Issue 45
| Nov 17 - 24, 2011 |
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 "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.' Matt 25:35
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Travel to Ordination Opportunities
As previously announced by Bishop Thompson, we have three evening ordinations to the priesthood coming up soon, each beginning at 6:30pm:
12/6 - - Harry Jenkins, Christ Church, Slidell 12/8 - - Patrick Edwards, St. Margaret's, Baton Rouge 12/13 - - Cal Lane, St. Mary's, Franklin
In order to make it easier for folks to attend we have arranged for four buses to transport those who do not want to drive on their own:
Depart St. Luke's Baton Rouge at 4pm on 12/6 for Christ Church, Slidell Depart St. Augustine's Metairie at 4:30pm on 12/8 for St. Margaret's, BR
Depart St. Luke's Baton Rouge at 4pm on 12/13 for St. Mary's, Franklin Depart St. Augustine's Metairie at 4pm on 12/13 for St. Mary's, Franklin The cost of these buses is being offset in part by donations from a handful of parish clergy and the bishop, so we are only asking for a $10 donation per rider for those who wish to ride along (at over $3 per gallon of gas in your own car, this is quite a deal!) We will ask for cash or check (payable to the Diocese of Louisiana) at the time the buses load. Each bus can carry 50 persons. Please encourage clergy and laity alike to attend these ordinations. Reservations for the buses must be made by sending an email to buses@edola.org, indicating the names of the folks and the buses they want to take. Also, don't forget the (transitional) deacon ordination of Alina Williams and Joe Wallace on Saturday, 12/17 at the Cathedral, beginning at 10am. | |
Thanksgiving Events going on around the Diocese
The Uptown New Orleans Interfaith Thanksgiving service will be held this year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7 pm at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church on St. Charles Avenue. A reception follows. This is the 24th year this service has taken place.
St. Martin's, Metairie Thanksgiving Service, Wednesday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m.
All Saints', River Ridge will have a Thanksgiving healing service at 7 pm in the Church on Wednesday the 23rd.
St. Augustine's, Metairie Thanksgiving Day Morning Prayer at 9:00 am. Parishioners, family, and friends will also gather to share a Thanksgiving meal. Tickets are $10/per person and include turkey, all the fixings, and desserts. Football on the TV, fellowship, delicious food! Contact Jessica Kotzbeck at jessica.kotzbeck@yahoo.com or (504)247-3515 to reserve your place or ask questions.
St. Martin's, Metairie Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner, November 24,1:00 p.m. Our dinner is open to anyone who wants to be with others at this time of giving thanks. The group usually sits down to eat around 1:00 p.m., but people start arriving around 11:00 a.m. to help set up and decorate and even catch the tail end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade; they even sneak in time to watch the football games as well. The turkey magically shows up done to perfection and is graciously provided by the St. Martin's ECW. Each person brings their favorite dish to share with everyone.
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Advent is upon us: 27th of November!
Lectionary Year B & Daily Office Year 2 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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St. Luke's, Baton Rouge, 'Advent Fundraiser for Family Ministries'
St Luke's Family Ministries is offering "Advent for Families". This package includes devotionals, activities, an Advent Calendar and more. The packages are $15 each. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Families Ministries to fund programming. THANK YOU!
To reserve your package and have it shipped to your door email bperez@stlukesbr.org, or visit St Luke's website. | |
Advent Choral Evensong Multi Church Event
Sunday, December 4, 4:00 PM -- St. Alban's Chapel. LSUSt. Augustine's and St. Michael's Episcopal Churches in Baton Rouge along with Broadmoor Baptist, St. Luke's Episcopal, and University Methodist Churches are sponsoring the beautiful and time-honored tradition of Advent Choral Evensong. We sing in a chapel reminiscent of European cathedrals --- the worship space at St. Alban's. This year we sing plainchant, Taize', folk song, Bach, Mendelssohn, and works by three modern master composers. A reception follows. Officiant is the Rev. S. Chad Jones, of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Zachary. Reception follows Evensong. Parking -- behind St. Alban's. Enter from Dalrymple.
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 Vespers at Mount Olivet, Algiers Point
Join us for Vespers in French is at 5 PM December 4 - the 2nd Sunday of Advent. The bulletin is in French and English so everyone can follow along and there's a festive reception afterwards.
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St. Augustine's Episcopal Church and Community Church Unitarian Universalist - Metairie
 The combined choirs of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church and Community Church Unitarian Universalist, along with string orchestra and harp, will present Camille Saint-Saëns's choral masterpiece, The Christmas Oratorio, on Sunday, December 4th at both churches. The attached file gives more details. | |
ECW ADVENT LUNCHEON Sat, Dec 10, Slidell
The ECW (EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN) of Christ Church, Slidell, will hold its annual Advent Luncheon and Ornament Exchange, Saturday, December 10, 11:30 AM, in Comfort Hall, 1534 Seventh Street, Slidell, For additional information and reservations ($15) please contact Stephanie at 985-643-4531, or office@christchurchslidell.com. | |
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Events
This Weekend & Next Week
- Nov 18 @ 10am Mt Olivet Fall Kitchen Boutique Sale
- Nov 22 @ 6:30pm Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev'd G. Nelson Tennison & St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Bogalusa, Louisiana. Clergy Red Stoles - Reception follows.
- Nov 22 @ 7pm Uptown New Orleans Interfaith Thanksgiving service - Holy Name of Jesus
- Nov 24 Thanksgiving Services and Meals are listed to on the left.
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Fall Kitchen Boutique, Sat. 18 Nov at Mt Olivet Church
Mount Olivet church on Algiers Point is holding a Fall Kitchen Boutique this Saturday, Nov 18 from 10 AM till 2PM, and again on Sunday after church services, from 11-2. Our specialties will be homemade vinegars with herbs and spices from our own gardens: blends with flavors from Mexico, Italy, Provence, a special blend of dill and Lemon just perfect for fish, and more.
We also will off er fresh and frozen baked goods and baskets of fruit from our trees - all just perfect for gifts this holiday season as you visit and welcome guests.
All proceeds go to support our development fund and if you have not yet seen our beautiful new Parish Hall with 17 restored stained glass windows, this is a good time to visit. Take the ferry and make it a special trip!!
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SOLEMN CHORAL EVENSONG
at St Anna's
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Insurance Open Enrollment Is Here!
Open enrollment for all of those who have medical and dental insurance through The Church Medical Trust started Nov. 7th and ends Dec 4th.
For additional information, enrollment instructions, benefit summaries, and supplemental insurance plans - visit the diocesan website by clicking here | |
The Rev. Barbara Crafton coming to St. Martin's Merairie Jan 14 & 15
Also, Click here for seminar times, preaching schedule and more information. Visit her website here.
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Useful Information & Links
- UTO Guidelines Diocesan Deadline: Dec 31st Read More
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E-DoLA
eNewsletter
The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson
The Rev'd Canon E. Mark Stevenson
Canon to the Ordinary
GOT NEWS?
Let us know!
504.895.6634 or 225.706.6634
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