Grace Church New Orleans Suspension of Ministry Service to be held January 5th
On Thursday, January 5th, at 6:30 PM Bishop Morris K. Thompson Jr. will celebrate the Eucharist and formally suspend the congregational ministry of Grace Church Canal Street.
This service is open for all to attend; the clergy of the diocese are encouraged to attend but will not vest. | |
Vestry Seminar at St. Martin's with Bishop Thompson on Jan 21st
On Saturday January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Martin's School in Metairie, we will gather for a time of teaching and conversation. This interaction will be focused on the spiritual aspect of leadership and governance.
The cost will be $10.00 for lunch; a head count in needed by January 5. Please email Agatha Townsend at atownsend@edola.org to let her know how many vestry persons and clergy will be attending so we can plan accordingly. | |
Senior High Rally - January 13-15, at the Solomon Center. Registration is online at www.solomoncenter.org and the cost is $100 per person. We hope to have youth from all over the diocese; please contact Amelia Arthur regarding financial aid, or if you have any other questions.
Senior High Rally is a great event and this year our theme is "I am the Vine, You are the Branches". We have a great guest musician, Sam Hensley from Roanoke, VA, as well as great talks throughout the weekend.
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Integrity New Orleans will meet at 10:30 a.m. - Jan 21  at Chapel of the Holy Comforter, 2220 Lakeshore Drive, at Elysian Fields.
Following a brief worship service, discussion will focus on activities for the Diocesan Convention in March and an election of chapter officers. A report will also be presented on the work of the national Standing Committee on Liturgy and Music regarding liturgical rites for blessings, along with IntegrityUSA's General Convention legislative priorities concerning immigration, bullying, and LGBT inclusion as an evangelism opportunity.
For further information, please contact Regina Matthews (romesq@cox.net or 504/894-0908)
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"Warm Winter Dinner"
A Culinary Demonstration & Dinner at Mt. Olivet Jan 11th
"..if winter come, can spring be far behind?" (P.B. Shelley)
Mt. Olivet Episcopal Anglican Church
530 Pelican Ave.
6:00 Wednesday, January 11
R.S.V.P. Lily Warner 617-3609; Charlotte Dean 304-1606
$35.00 for the Demonstration, Recipes, Dinner, Wine and iced tea, Served by cheerful Mount Olivetians.
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The Rev. Barbara Crafton Seminar at St. Martin's, Metairie - Jan 14
There is still time to register for the Rev. Barbara Crafton seminar, "Encouragement for the Long Haul", on January 14, 2012. Everyone is invited to hear Barbara Crafton as she speaks on, "offering reasonable encouragement for the long haul in life." Best of all, there is no cost for the Saturday seminar, except for a $10 lunch.
The seminar is at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road (between Bonnabel and Causeway Boulevards), Metairie, LA. It begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m
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ChurchWork Submission Deadline is January 20th for the Convention Issue!
How to submit articles and photos for ChurchWork:  When submitting photographs, please ensure that they are 300 dpi and that they are at least 3 inches x 3 inches. Photos that are grabbed from the Internet or taken with a cell phone are too small and cannot be used. Submissions must be sent to news@edola.org
All materials submitted will be considered for inclusion. Articles submitted may be included the upcoming issue, or at a later date. Articles used may be condensed at the editors discretion. Included photos may or may not be used due to layout constraints and overall length of the magazine.
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Feast of Lights - Jan 6 @ 6p
St. Michael's in Mandeville to hold a Feast of Lights service. The Lessons & Carols service will be followed by burning of the greens and a reception. All are welcome.
ECW Get Away Retreat - Jan 23-24 at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. Register here or call 985-748-6634.
Clergy Silent Retreat - Jan 31 - Feb 3 The retreat leader is Fr. Jim Burns. For more info and to register Click Here
Diocesan Convention is Coming: March 2-3! Make your Hotel Reservations Now!
Godly Play Core training at Christ Church Covington on March 22 - 24, 2012
Bishop Thompson to host Tour to the Holy Land October 4-17, 2012.
Email Inquiries to
Mrs. Carol Butcher
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Don Brown - Deacon 1/4
Joe Doss - Priest 1/1
James Douglass - Priest 1/1
Daniel Hanna - Priest 1/6
Will Hood - Priest 1/1
Rudy Klass - Priest 1/4
Anne Maxwell - Priest 1/11
Steven Roberts - Priest 1/12
Andrew Rollins - Priest - 1/13
John Senette - Priest - 1/6
Ronald Whitmer - Priest 1/1
That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of their ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord.
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Congratulations to
SECC's Frank Hall...
Frank celebrates his first year as director of the
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Interim Rector Called for St Luke's Baton Rouge
Canon David Seger has been called to be the Interim at St. Luke's, BR.
He will start March 1st.
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