Volume 6, Issue 02
| Jan 11, 2012
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The Lord Speaks to Samuel 
Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." 1 Sam 3:10.
Insistent God, by night and day you summon your slumbering people, So stir us with your voice and enlighten our lives with your grace that we give ourselves fully to Christ's call to mission and ministry. Amen. Additional readings for the coming week
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Clergy Retreat
The retreat begins with Evening Prayer at 5:30pm on Tuesday, January 1st. and concludes with Lunch on Thursday, February 2nd. The Retreat Conductor is the Reverend Jim Burns. For more info and to register Click Here | |
Bishop Pope Dies
The Rt. Rev. Clarence C. Pope, second bishop of Fort Worth and 2nd rector of St Luke's Baton Rouge, died over night this past Saturday at Our Lady of the Lake hospital. He was being treated for pneumonia.Bishop Pope will be buried from St. Luke's on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, with a Requiem Mass to begin at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Canon Chad Jones, Rector of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Zachary, will celebrate and preach. Internment at the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, St. Francisville, will follow immediately. All are invited to attend. Clergy not involved in the liturgy will not vest. Excerpt from Diocese of Fortworth Tx Link | |
Episcopal Relief & Development Names Canon Mark Stevenson and Four Others to Board of Directors
ER-D is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors. The Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson (Louisiana), Meredith A. Brown (Long Island), Lindsay Coates (Washington) and Judith Morrison (Washington) begin their terms effective January 1. The Rt. Rev. Stacy Sauls (ex officio) began his Board term in September 2011, upon the retirement of the former chief operating officer of the Episcopal Church, Linda Watt. Read Full Article | |
Absalom Jones Celebration - Trinity New Orleans
 Trinity, New Orleans' annual Absalom Jones celebration will take place Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00pm. The event honors the life and ministry of Absalom Jones, the first African-American ordained priest in the Episcopal Church as well as the gifts and contributions of African-Americans across the Church. Preaching this year will be The Rev'd Joseph Wallace.
A reception will follow the service. Trinity is located at 1329 Jackson Avenue. | |
Webinar Sign Up: GreenFaith's Certification Program
Tuition Subsidies Available
Through the Episcopal Church's partnership with GreenFaith, tuition subsidies are available for the May 1st 2012 application deadline for GreenFaith's Certification Program (http://greenfaith.org/success-stories/episcopal-church-partnership-certification ). To learn more about the Certification Program and the tuition subsidies being offered GreenFaith is offering a free webinar on January 23, 2012, from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Click here to sign up today. The GreenFaith Certification Program is a nationally-recognized two-year program which helps congregations 'green' their worship, education, facilities, and outreach. This holistic and well-supported program, with over 40 participating congregations nationwide, is guaranteed to reduce religious facilities' operating costs and helps congregations attract new members. The hour-long webinar will highlight the Program's features and benefits, show what it can do for your church, and provide time for questions.
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Young Adult Internship Grants Available!
Does your church help young adults-or desire to help young adults-connect their gifts to the needs of the world? Do you want to energize your parish? Are you looking for more engagement in the community? If so, Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana has internship stipends available! With a grant from the Fund for Theological Education, we will be able to fund partial stipends for up to 4 young adult internships. The internships can last from 6 months to a year, between March 2012 and May 2013. Stipends will likely be up to $2,500 per intern. Applications are du e February 15, 2012. Please click here for application information. Please also note: Congregations interested in this grant are strongly encouraged to send a representative to the FTE "VocationCARE" training being offered January 19-21, 2012 in New Orleans. To reserve a spot or discuss accommodations, please contact Pete Nunnally, pnunnally@ecsla.org | |
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Barbara Crafton Seminar
Jan 14 Registration beginning @ 8:30A St. Martin's Church, Metairie. Seminar is 9:30A - 3p
Vestry Seminar - Jan 21 @10a - 2p St. Martin's School in Metairie
Integrity New Orleans Jan 21 @ 10:30A Chapel of the Holy Comforter, 2220 Lakeshore Drive, at Elysian Fields.
ECW Get Away Retreat - Jan 23-24 at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. Register here or call 985-748-6634.
Diocesan Convention 2012: 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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David Deakle - priest 1/18
Michael Kuhn - priest 1/18
Jean Meade - priest 1/19
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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Senior High Rally - January 13-15, at the Solomon Center. We hope to have youth from all over the diocese; please contact Amelia Arthur regarding financial aid, or if you have any other questions.
The theme this year 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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