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Volume 6, Issue 21
   May 24, 2012
"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting."  Acts 2:1-2
   
Container Gardening Workshop - Saturday June 2nd
Sponsored by Jericho Road Housing Initiative 
  
10AM Workshop -- 11AM Social Hour
1836 6th Street, NOLA 70115

Register now! $5 -- Contact Sam Angell at 504.293.2884 or greenspace@jerichohousing.org
Learn more by downloading the event flyer here
 
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Learn more about Jericho Road

Christian Formation / Education Workshop

Bishop Thompson invites the churches of Louisiana to participate in a seminar on Saturday, June 9 that will address the important topic of Christian Formation for all ages. The day is a part of the ongoing work of the Clergy and Congregational Development Program. Christ Church Slidell is the host for the event.
 
Schedule of Events
9:00 Morning Prayer
9:15 - 11:45
(Two Sessions) Christian Education and Formation: An Appreciative Approach
Susan Legnani, MCE, The Diocese of New Jersey
 
11:45 - 12:30    Lunch ($8 per person registration fee includes the meal)
 
12:30 - 1:20      Workshops (each topic will be presented during both time slots)
 & 1:30 - 2:20               
  • Children's Chapel and Early Communion
    The Reverend John Inserra, New Orleans 
  • In Body, Mind, and Spirit:
    Cultivating Creative Youth and Young Adult Ministry in your parish

    Amelia Arthur, Diocesan Youth Coordinator 
  • Fishing For Adults: The Challenges of Catching Them, and Keeping Them
    The Reverend John Bedingfield, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Lafayette, LA  
2:30 - 2:45        Closing Remarks
 
This event is open to all! Please email Jennifer Christian at June9@edola.org to register.


       May 26th - June 2nd
Kirkland Knight - Priest 5/21 Missed last week
Jervis Burns
- Priest 5/27
Lonell Wright - Deacon 5/29
Craig Dalferes - Deacon 5/30
Timothy Heflin - Deacon 5/31
Ralph Byrd Jr. - Priest 6/01
Donald Campbell - Priest 6/01

Tucker Dawson
- Priest 6/01
Terrell Griffis - Deacon 6/1
Hill Riddle - Deacon 6/1
William Ziegenfuss - Deacon 6/1
Blount Grant - Priest 6/02   
Roman Roldan - Deacon 6/02
Charles Wood Jr. - Priest 6/02 
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. Philip's New Orleans Celebrates EfM Graduation Class

St. Philip's Education for Ministry Class had its final gathering for the year May 14. The Rev. Stephen Craft presided over Holy Communion, which was followed by the 8th Annual "What Would Jesus Eat?" potluck supper.  

Names: L - R Connie Brechtel, Deacon John Holbert, Frances Webb, Trudy Bourgeois, Mark Bullard, Fr. Stephen Craft, Donna Hurley( St Marks), Noretta Stackel and Ken Bradley.

Connie, Mark, Donna, Noretta and Ken are the graduates. John, Trudy and Francis are the mentors.

St Anna's Medical Unit Makes the Rounds (NOLA)
Serving the Greater New Orleans area since 2006

Mondays        8am - 12noon     N. Claiborne at Esplanade Ave., Treme

Tuesdays       10am - 2pm         Town Hall, Jean Lafitte, LA
Wednesdays  12noon - 4pm      N. Claiborne at Esplanade Ave., Treme
Wednesdays    5:30pm - 8pm    St. Anna's Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave, Treme
Thursdays        1pm - 5pm        St. Claude Ave. at Forstall St, Lower Ninth Ward
Fridays           10am - 2pm        Hong Kong Plaza 925 Behrman Hwy, Gretna

There is a doctor at each site.  Check out the Medical Unit's Calendar for changes. Learn more about this vital ministry at St. Anna's website 

Save the Date
 
30 May, 5:30p - 9pm 
-- Racial Sobriety Workshop
Christ Church Cathedral NOLA

12 June, 9:30am Safeguarding God's Children St. Anna's NOLA. More info: 504-947-2121 
 
Episcopal Church News

The Weekly update from the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
 
2012 Convention Journal
Download the PDF now from the EDOLA website.
 
The Trinity Artist Series Celebrates Memorial Day!

Sunday, May 27 @ 5 pm
Come hear
The US NAVY BAND
.
Visit their FaceBook page 

Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, LA  70130

 
Happening #69 - July 27-29
EDoLA Youth Ministries
Hosanna Lutheran Church
Mandeville, LA. Open to 10th thru Graduated Seniors  Click here to register
 
 
Solomon Conference Center

There are still a few dates available for weekend retreats, including these: 10/26/12 & 10/18/13

For more information contact the Conference Center at 985-748-6634

 
Open Position:  Manager of Guest Services
Solomon Episcopal Conference Center (SECC)
 
Spring 2012 Issue
Next Issue in June!
 
E-DoLA
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Bp. Morris K Thompson Jr
Bishop of Louisiana

The Rev'd Canon E. Mark Stevenson  
Canon to the Ordinary
 
Mr. Kenn Elder
IT Rock Star

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Visit the BAMA page on the EDOLA website to learn more about this year's recipients and how you can support our Bishop in this year's appeal.