Volume 5, Issue 46
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 "Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved." Psalm 80:07
Creator of the world, you are the potter, we are the clay, and you form us in your image. Shape our spirits by Christ's transforming power, that as one people we may live out your compassion and justice, whole and sound in the realm of your peace. Amen.
For additional reading for Advent 1 click here
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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. | |
Advent 2011: 27 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. | |
St. James, Baton Rouge, Advent Happenings
- Advent Wreaths on November 27 - reserve supplies at awilliams@stjamesbr.org.
- Toward Bethlehem: Music & Meditation starts Friday, December 2
Visit the St. James website for more information
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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 @ 10amMt Olivet Fall Kitchen Boutique Sale
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Thanksgiving Events
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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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 | |
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?
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504.895.6634 or 225.706.6634
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