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Volume 6, Issue 11
   March 15, 2012
 "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God--  Eph 2:8


Nativity Rosedale Groundbreaking Ceremony  

The Church of the Nativity, Rosedale, has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for their new rectory.  Mother Karen Gay, president of the Standing Committee, will lead the 4:00 pm service on Sunday, March 18.  They would be thrilled if you and/or any of your parishioners could share this occasion with them.  The address is 15615 Laurel Street (70772).  
Read about Nativity's History 

Young Adult Fellowship Summer 2012 Program 

Eco-Justice Ministries is hosting a Young Adult Fellowship program for emerging professionals (age 22-40) who are interested in deepening their understanding about faith-based environmental work. The retreat will be held this summer at Port Isobel on the Chesapeake Bay. All travel, food, and lodging expenses for participants will be covered.

For more information on the fellowship and for application information, visit: http://nccecojustice.org/youngadults/

Deadline for application: April 10, 2012 

Camp Hardtner Says "Fill the Canoe" for Summer Camp

FILL THE CANOE!
Now is the time to schedule your Hardtner Sunday! Each year on the Sunday closest to St Patrick's Day we kickoff our Fill the Canoe Campaign in our Diocese. This important campaign has two major purposes. First is to tell the Hardtner story and make sure everyone knows what a wonderful resource we have with our camp and conference center. We spread the word by having a display or presentation about camp at our churches. Hardtner veterans give talks about what Camp means to them and how their spiritual lives have been influenced. You might have a wear your Hardtner shirt to church Sunday!

The second part of NO FOOLIN' April 1 is the deadline to qualify for the discount fees for Summer Camp. If you register by April 1 and pay your full fees you qualify for big discounts. You can save $20-40 per camper depending on the session. Registering and paying early helps us plan for the summer and saves families money also. If you beat the April 1 deadline you actually pay the same or less than the last couple of years. When we fill camp up we can keep costs down. Click here to visit Camp Hardtner's Website 


Integrity New Orleans to meet Satur­day, March 31 at 10:30AM, Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Integerty RainbowFollowing a brief worship service,  Jim Morrison will discuss his spiritual journey from being ordained in the Roman tradition to his Newcomers and Young Adults ministry at Trin­ity Church. All are welcome to hear Jim's inspiring story! 

For further information, please contact Regina Matthews (romesq@cox.net; 894-0908).

"In Praise of Slowness," one-day retreat
at Trinity, New Orleans, April 14, 9am-2pm


The Rev'd Charles LaFond will lead this day of teaching and reflection considering the speed of life and ways to slow down and simplify. We will consider how speed and busyness can be anesthetizing to the work of healing and the place of discernment in our work. We will examine various spiritual disciplines which can assist us with the modeling we choose to do as Christians in living balanced, centered lives.  Having slowed down a bit, how do we hear God? What are the ancient truths about listening for God and how do we make decisions once we have heard a call? This retreat gives us the opportunity to discuss such things as simplicity, balance, holy listening, decision-making skills and the nature of God's call.


To register, contact Peter Gray at pgray@trinitynola.com or (504) 670-2584.  A fee of $20 covers the cost of lunch and materials. Download the Flyer
 
Charles LaFond is Canon for Congregational Life in the Diocese of New Hampshire.

St James BR Gumbo 2012
Holy Communion Gumbo
To preorder your Seafood or Chicken Gumbo call 225-687-2611, or order by email. Visit our website for more information.

Save the Date

    

Trinity Church New Orleans Enneagram workshops Enneagram in Relationships March16 &, 17 @ Junior League Headquarters.
For information contact Lisa Holden @ (504) 738-7234 or lholden7234@aol.com. 

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

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Men's Retreat Apr 20-22 SECC - Bp. Thompson to lead. See Flyer Here 

 

Lenten Opportunities

Benedictine Spirituality March 4, 11,18, and 25 - St James Center for Spiritual Formation at 5:45p in the Parlor.  The group will read Heart Whispers:  Benedictine Wisdom for Today by Elizabeth J. Canham. Ann Holmes will facilitate the discussion.   

 

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Advent House Lenten series on Forgiveness; 6:30 to 7:30 pm. on Tuesday evenings during Lent, presented by The Rev'd William Morris.  Advent House is located at 1637 Seventh Street on the corner of Seventh & Carondelet.  

Visit Advent House here   

 
Ordination Anniversary
Francis Daunt - Deacon
3/24 

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