Funeral service for the Reverend Nelson Longnecker
Funeral services will be held for the Reverend Nelson Longnecker, former Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Plaquemine, on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM with a Requiem Mass to begin at 11:00 AM. The Right Reverend Charles Jenkins will celebrate and the Reverend Karen Gay, Rector of Holy Communion, will preach.
Interment will follow at a later date.
All are invited to attend. Clergy not involved in the liturgy will not vest.
May the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. | |
Clergy Retreat: Jan 31 - Feb 2
The retreat begins with Evening Prayer at 5:30pm on Tuesday, January 31 and concludes with Lunch on Thursday, February 2. The Retreat Conductor is the Reverend Jim Burns. For more info and to register Click Here | |
Gift of Gratitude Workshop at St. Andrew's Feb 4th
 St. Andrew's, New Orleans, is offering a workshop on the Gift of Gratitude on February 4, 2012, at our Chalstrom Parish House across Zimpel Street from the Church. You and interested members of your congregation are invited to attend. Brother David Vryhof of the Society of St. John the Evangelist will lead the workshop. Registration beforehand will be necessary. Please call the Church Office at 504-866-0123 or email Mother Gaumer before January 30th if you plan to attend. Space is somewhat limited, so please let us know very soon. Download the flyer here | |
St. John's Presents The Wayne Maureau Jazz Quintet
Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
718 Jackson St., Thibodaux, LA
Native New Orleanian Wayne Maureau has over eighteen years experience performing and recording with top New Orleans artists in all genres of music. He has also been called upon to perform with international artists and travel overseas as well as in the states.
Admission is $10 ($5 for college students, free for students under 18). Call 985-446-1506 for more information. To learn more about Wayne and listen to excerpts of his performances go to www.waynegrooves.com.
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Absalom Jones Celebration - Trinity New Orleans
 Trinity Episcopal Church on Jackson Avenue will hold its annual Absalom Jones Celebration Wednesday, February 8 at 6 P.M. The event honors the gifts and contributions of African-Americans across the Church on the occasion of the feast of the Reverend Absalom Jones, who was born a slave, worked to purchase the freedom of his wife and himself, and went on to become the first African-American ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. The celebration will feature the Reverend Deacon Joseph Wallace as guest preacher; Anais St. John, alto, Troy Poplous, baritone; and Timothy Ray, Director of the Second Free Mission Baptist Church Choir.
Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1329 Jackson Avenue. The Trinity Undoing Racism Network (TURN) will host a reception following the service. For more information, call (504) 670-2584. | |
ChurchWork Spring Issue Deadline: Jan 27th
 The Spring issue of ChurchWork submission deadline is Friday, January 27. This issue will be mailed in late February with the intention of also distributing it at Diocesan Convention.
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 to rpitre@edola.org
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Trinity Church New Orleans Presents:
 Sunday, January 22 at 5 pm: New Orleans Strathspey & Reel Society. ( Check out their blog.) The Gulf South's Only Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (15 musicians) including fiddles, mandolins, accordion, piano, concertina, and percussion in a program of Traditional Scottish & Celtic Music
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Convention Exhibitors and Vendors:
Some space remains available for exhibits related to special programs, services, mission work, youth activities, as well as vendors, at the 175th Diocesan Convention on March 2-3, 2012. Table registration and reservation information is available from Mildred Taylor or Elizabeth Griffin. Exhibitors and vendors will need to have representatives on site; we do not have personnel to cover your table. Deadline for registration is January 30. | |
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THIS WEEK...
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.
COMING SOON...
Diocesan Convention 2012: March 2-3! Make your Hotel Reservations Now!
Godly Play Core training at Christ Church Covington on March 22 - 24, 2012. For more info: email- goldyplay or call
985-789-9873.
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David Deakle - priest 1/18
Michael Kuhn - priest 1/18
Jean Meade - priest 1/19Jessee Adams - Deacon 1/25
Karen Gay - Deacon 1/25
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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Happening 68 - February 3-5
Come join us for this incredible weekend!. Happening is a spritual experience for youth in grades 9-12, led by other youth. More info is available on the Diocesan Youth Ministries page or email Amelia Arthur with additional questions. Financial aid available. | |
Young Adult Internship Grants Available!
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ChurchWork Winter 2011
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