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Volume 6, Issue 23
   June 6, 2012
 
"Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister
and mother" 
Mark 3:35



St Luke's Church - Baton Rouge Begins Search Process

The Diocese of Louisiana invites you to take a few minutes to learn about an exciting community of faith and its search for a new rector - - St. Luke's Episcopal Church and School, Baton Rouge. Visit the parish website (www.stlukesbr.org) and view a short video presentation, and browse through the parish profile by clicking here.


If, after reviewing this information you are led by prayer to suggest the name of a priest who might be a good fit for St. Luke's, email that name to Canon Mark Stevenson at mstevenson@edola.org. (Please secure permission from the priest before submitting his or her name.)


The Rev'd Ralph Milledge Byrd, Jr  Requiem Mass -- June 9th 

A Requiem Mass in memory of The Rev'd Ralph Milledge Byrd, Jr., and in celebration of the Resurrection, will take place on Saturday, June 9, at 11:00 am at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Metairie. 

Please keep Bet and all of her family in your prayers.

May Ralph Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.


       June 10th - June 16th
Charles deGravelles - Deacon 6/10
Francis Daunt - Deacon 6/11
Cal Laine - Deacon 6/11
Don Owens - Deacon 6/11
Ed Robertson - Deacon 6/11
Robert Witcher - Priest 6/11
Richard Moore - Deacon 6/12
Paul Bailey - Deacon 6/13
Mary Ann Heine - Deacon 6/13
Michael Nation - Priest 6/13
Fred Devall - Deacon 6/15
Richard Rowland - Deacon 6/16
That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of their ministry, build up Your Church,
 and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord.


June 9th Christian Formation / Education Workshop

Bishop Thompson
invites the churches of Louisiana to participate in a seminar on Saturday, June 9 at 9:00AM 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.
The $8 per person registration fee includes lunch.
 
This event is open to all! Please email Jennifer Christian at June9@edola.org for more information and to register.

E-DoLA
Bp. Morris K Thompson Jr
Bishop of Louisiana

The Rev'd Canon E. Mark Stevenson  
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Save the Date
 
12 June, 9:30am Safeguarding God's Children St. Anna's NOLA. More info: 504-947-2121  
Happening #69 - July 27-29
Hosanna Lutheran Church
Mandeville, LA. Open to 10th thru Graduated SeniorsRegister Here    
 
 
Wednesday, July 11, 7p Summer Sounds
at St. James BR Begins
with:
Don Vappie & The Creole Jazz Serenaders with Leah Chase
  Learn more here 
 

Learn More About the 77th
General Convention

July 5-12, 2012
Indianapolis, Indiana 

 
Episcopal Church News
The Weekly update from the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
 
Kairos Prison Ministry - June 21-24 

Learn more by clicking here
David Musser, Advising Leader 504-615-0001 or dmusser72@yahoo.com
 

   

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.