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Volume 6, Issue 07
   Feb 15, 2012
Transfiguration
"And he was transfigured before them"  
Mark 9:2  
St Luke's Baton Rouge to Sponsor The Living Compass Program with Fr. Scott Stoner Feb 26 & 29 
Sunday February 26th Father Stoner will be with all services as a guest Living Compass Logopreacher. At 10AM he will teach the Adult Forum; simultaneously the parenting portion of the program will be presented. At 12:30 lunch will be provided for those that would like to participate in the mini retreat that will open our hearts and minds to the Living Compass Program which we will use for our Lenten Series this season.

February 29th (Wednesday) kicks off our Lenten Series. Father Stoner and Holly will join us for the first session. Father Stoner will teach the adult class, Holly will teach an adult class on parenting. A program for kids Kindergarten to 4th grade is also offered.

 

To learn more about Living Compass, Download the flyer here 

 
Bp. Thompson to Lead Men's Retreat April 20 - 22  

SECCApril 20 - 22 at The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center   

 

Retreat Spiritual Director/Speaker:  Bishop Morris K. Thompson, Jr. 

 

The retreat is open to all adult men ages 18 and above.  

 

Cost is $190 per person single occupancy and $150 shared room. The cost covers 2 nights and 4 meals. There is a $60.00 minimum deposit required.   

  • The retreat will start with dinner on Friday evening
  • Saturday night Louisiana cookout sponsored by the Men of Christ Church Covington.  
  • Bishop Thompson will deliver a series of teachings and meditations 
  • There will be free time to pray, study & enjoy the surroundings. 
  • The retreat concludes with a Eucharist service on Sunday morning

For Registration and/or more information contact: Bill Rhodes: billgreerrhodes@yahoo.com or cell phone 985-630-8891, Skip Scoggin: skip@mmsre.com, or Bill Batson: bill@thebatsons.com 

 

Also, Download the flyer here 

 
St James BR Gumbo 2012
For details and on-line ordering click here!
 
Junior High Youth Rally March 16-18, 2012
Solomon Episcopal Conference Center

Come to an amazing weekend at the Solomon Center and get to know other Youth Rally 2012junior high youth from all over the diocese. Join us for music from guest musician Mike Peterson from Marietta, GA, as well as
talks focused on our theme:

"I Am the Vine, You are the Branches" John 15:5

The weekend is open to all youth in grades 6-8. Registration is online at www.solomoncenter.org. The cost of the weekend is $100, after March 9, $125.

Contact Amelia Arthur, aarthur@edola.org, with questions or to request financial assistance. 
 
St. Anna's Episcopal Church Presents
A Night of Soulful Sound
- February 25th 7pm

Anna's Arts for Kids will be holding a coffee house fundraiser in the Parish Hall on Saturday, February 25th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  Funds will be used to support faculty development activities.  Admission is $10 per person.  


Performers include  Anna's Arts percussion and guitar students, the Treme Chorus, the Promise Land Players, Soulchestra and other local musicians. Anna's Arts serves the need of over thirty children mostly living
in the 7th Ward and Treme.

Come out and show us you support! Please
contact St. Anna's Church 504-947-2121 or darryl@stannanola.org to reserve a ticket or make a pledge for one child's tuition at $10 week. 
 
Cursillo LogoCursillo Leaders' Workshop March 9-11

On March 9-11, Cursillistas from both our dioceses and neighboring dioceses, Episcopalian and Lutheran, will gather at Solomon Episcopal Conference Center to worship, fellowship, and participate in leadership workshops.  This is a regional event conducted by the national team that focuses on deepening the commitment to Christ and living a life in Christ among the Cursillo leaders in the country.

If you or members of your parish have attended a Cursillo weekend or a Via de Cristo weekend and you feel called to develop and grow the Cursillo ministry in your church, this weekend is for you.  The cost to attend is $160 for double occupancy and $205 for single occupancy. To register for this event please visit www.solomoncenter.org.
 
Praying in Color Workshop Mar 10th

   

Praying in Color Workshop MarPraying in Color 10th, 9a-1p Christ Church Covington. Join us for a morning of prayerful fun. Sybil MacBeth will lead us in a journey of learning this creative way to pray. Laugh, listen, draw, color, for the morning and stay for lunch.  For more info call ANNE MAXWELL 985-892-3177
View Flyer Here    
 
ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOPS AT TRINITY NOLA  

The Enneagram weaves personality with spirituality. Please contact Lisa Holden 504 738 7234  or LHolden7234@aol.com for additional information. 
  • March 9 & 10 Introduction to the Enneagram--facilitated by Sandra Smith, M.Div. 
  • March 16 & 17 The Enneagram in Relationships (all relationships, not just romantic)--Facilitated by David Daniels, M.D. and Sandra Smith, M.Div.
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Diocesan Convention 2012: March 2-3! More Info Here!    

 

Trinity Church New Orleans March 9 and 10, Enneagram workshop,  For information contact Lisa Holden @ lholden7234@aol.com or (504) 738-7234.   

 

Cursillo Leaders' Workshop March 9-11 at Solomon Episcopal Conference Center

 

Praying in Color Workshop Mar 10th, 9a-1p Christ Church Covington. Join us for a morning of prayerful fun. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ANNE MAXWELL 985-892-3177  

View Flyer Here   

 

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

 

 
Cathedral Hosts Parade Party Fundraiser Feb 17th
Cathedral Hermes Parade Party
Visit the Cathedral website
 
Congregations to Commemorate Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on February 26
 
Congregations around the Episcopal Church are invited to commemorate Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on February 26.  At the 2009 General Convention, Lent was designated as a time to remember and support the organization's work worldwide.  Many congregations will do so on the first Sunday in Lent, though the day may be observed on any other Sunday during Lent or throughout the year. 

Resources and more information are available online through www.er-d.org/Lent
 
Ordination Anniversary

Kathy Comer - 2/23 Deacon
Michael Hackett -2/23 Deacon
Louis Ogle - 2/23 Deacon
Susan Davidson - 2/24 Priest  
That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of their ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
Safeguarding God's Children Feb 28.

Episcopal High to host a Safeguarding God's Children training on our campus Tuesday, February 28 at 2:30 pm. For reservations and information please email
Fr. Skully Kight or call him at 225-755-2738.
 
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