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Volume 6, Issue 04
   Jan 25, 2012
 Forth Sunday after the EpiphanyJesus Teaching

They were astounded at [Jesus'] teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
1 Cor 1:22  


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Celebration of a New Ministry at Trinity Baton Rouge

The Wardens, Vestry, and Parishioners
of Trinity Church
Request your prayers and presence
for the
Celebration of a New Ministry
between
The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson Jr., Bishop of Louisiana,

The Rev'd R. Kevin Kelly,

and the members of Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge.

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 6:30 in the evening
3552 Morning Glory Avenue

Reception following the service     Clergy: Red Stoles
 
Gift of Gratitude Workshop at St. Andrew's Feb 4th

SSJE LogoSt. 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
 
CS Lewis
St Alban's LSU Hosts
Spring C.S. Lewis Lunches


Please keep our Lunch with
C. S. Lewis
gatherings (Wednesdays 11:30 -12:20) in your prayers as
we begin our spring semester of weekly sessions. We expect to host around a hundred or more students. Every student who attends receives a free, hot lunch and is offered a free copy of the book we are discussing. This spring, we move into the second half of Lewis' classic Mere Christianity. Interested in getting involved? Phone 225-343-2070.
 
Vestry Seminar Nearly Tops 200 in Attendance!

 

Vestry Training 2012
A vestry seminar with Bishop Thompson was held at St. Martin's School in Metairie on January 21st.

A full article will be featured in the upcoming issue of ChurchWork. 
 

gumboSOUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Gumbo Orders !

 

From now through February 4, Slidell's Christ Episcopal Church Men's Club members are selling tickets for their delicious Souper Bowl Gumbo: $8/quart; $35/gallon. The Gumbo proceeds will help to support Men's Club ministries such as sending deserving young people to the Church Summer Camp.

 

For Souper Bowl Gumbo orders and details, please contact Church administrator Stephanie at 985-643-4531, or Men's Club President Jacques Walker at 985-882-9973 or 504-352-1508.

 
Spiritual Gifts Workshop - Feb 4th 9 AM to 12:30 PM

Church of the Holy Spirit (Baton Rouge) Is offering a SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORKSHOP led by Deacon Linda and Lance Armstrong Saturday, February 4 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center at Episcopal High School.
Lunch is provided  and  Nursery is available.
RSVP 225-751-2116 or email Fr. Saik
Spiritual Gifts and Talents
 
St Andrew's Clinton & Deacon Camille Wood featured in an article in the Baton Rouge Advocate 
St Andrew's Clinton
 
 Absalom Jones Celebration - Trinity New Orleans

 

10 BridesmaidsTrinity 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 service will feature Fr. Keith Johnson of St. Luke's, New Orleans as celebrant,
the Rev'd 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.  
Save the Date

 

 

 

THIS WEEK...   

   

ChurchWork Spring Issue Deadline: Jan 27 submissions to rpitre@edola.org   

 

Clergy Retreat: Jan 31 - Feb 2

Registration & Information 

 

Spiritual Gifts Workshop - Feb 4th 9 AM to  12:30 PM Church of the Holy Spirit @ Episcopal High School  RSVP 225-751-2116   

 

Gift of Gratitude Workshop at St. Andrew's Feb 4th.   

  

COMING SOON...

 

Diocesan Convention 2012: March 2-3! More Info Here!    

      

Praying in Color Mar 10th, 9a-1p Christ Church Covington View Flyer Here  

 

Trinity Church New Orleans March 9 and 10, Sandra Smith, M.Div, a certified Enneagram consultant, will offer a two-day workshop on the Enneagram, a system that weaves personality with spirituality For information contact Lisa Holden @ lholden7234@aol.com or (504) 738-7234.  

 

Godly Play Core training at Christ Church Covington  on March 22 - 24, 2012. For more info: email- godlyplay or call
985-789-9873.  

 

 
Ordination Anniversary



Sharon Alexander -
Deacon 2/2 
John Craft - Deacon 2/2
Mary Anne Heine - Priest 2/2
Chad Jones - Deacon 2/2
Jim Quigley - Priest 2/2

That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of their ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name,
we pray to you, O Lord.
 
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

Admission is $10 ($5 for college students, free for students under 18). Call 985-446-1506 for more information.  Learn more about Wayne by visiting www.waynegrooves.com.
 
EDoLA Youth Ministries






Happening 68 - February 3-5 
A spritual experience for youth in grades 9-12. More info @ Diocesan Youth Ministries page.
 
Young Adult Internship Grants Available!

Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana has internship stipends available! Applications are due February 15, 2012. Please click here for application information.
 
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