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Volume 6, Issue 40
October 4, 2012
 
"Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and mind.." Psalm-26:2

Feast of Francis of Assisi

Most high, omnimpotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessings on the 6th of October
 
St. Anna's Episcopal Church
Yearly Pet Blessing
Saturday, 06 October at 11:.00 AM
The pets and owners will walk their favorite friends into the church for the blessing with Father Terry; followed by pet treats and ice cream! www.stannanola.org or call the office at (504) 947-2121.
Address: 1313 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Christ Episcopal Church
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 6 at 11 AM, Christ Episcopal Church Slidell will host a "Blessing of the Animals" in honor and memory of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Father Harry Jenkins will bless "all creatures great and small" brought by their humans.  Stuffed animals are also welcome, so please come this Saturday morning. For information, call 985-643-4531, or contact office@christchurchslidell.com.
Address: 1534 Seventh Street, Slidell
 
All Saints Episcopal Church
Blessing of the Pets
Saturday, October 6 at 11:00 AM, to be officiated by the Reverend Anne Maxwell.
All Gods creatures are welcome, big or small.
Pets will receive a St. Francis of Assisi medal! Come join us.
Address: 250 Hickory St. Ponchatoula

Blessing on the 7th of October

Christ Church Cathedral
Annual St Francis Day Pet Blessing
Sunday, October 7, at 6 PM during the Real Presence service
Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, all God's creatures and their humans are welcome!
Address: 2919 St Charles Ave., New Orleans

St. Alban's Chapel
Annual Blessing of the Animals at the Chapel 
Sunday, October 7 at 4 PM.
The blessing will be held at the outdoor altar; we will move to the common hall in case of bad weather. Everyone is encouraged to bring your leashed or, if prudent, caged animals for this short service of scripture readings and prayers.
Address: Corner of Dalrymple & Highland
One Month After: The Hurricane Isaac Recovery
Episcopal Community Services, New Orleans

This past weekend marked the one-month anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Isaac and the unmet recovery needs are becoming more and more evident.  We are asking congregations to please consider having a special collection to help those affected by the storm.  Outside help for this hurricane has been minimal for many reasons: disaster fatigue, a downturn in the economy, and a short attention span by the media.  Therefore, more than ever, we need to help our own here in south Louisiana.  LaPlace, Slidell, an 18 mile long stretch in Plaquemines including the community of Braithwaite, and Lafitte have all been significantly impacted.  A tour of Braithwaite made by ECSLA staff revealed Hurricane Katrina-like destruction, with an estimated 700 homes destroyed, businesses impacted and cemeteries completely washed away.  Read more by clicking here

Oct 6, Holy Land Tour with Bishop Thompson. Follow the journey with Fr Rob Courtney as he keeps a daily blog of the group's activities entitled "Journey 2 Emmaus" blog on edola.org

Oct 6, 9am-3pm Trinity Church New Orleans
Christ Centered Prayer Workshop led by the Reverend Sandy Casey-Martus.

Oct 7, St. Francis Pumpkin Patch Opens
St. Francis Church, Denham Springs. Sunday thru Saturday until October 31st; 9am-6pm each day, Sundays: Noon-6pm.
Fall ChurchWork Arrives

Stephen Holzhalb - Deacon 10/7

That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of his ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord
CCC Cross LOgo
Christ Church Cathedral Annual Thrift Sale is this weekend

Christ Church Cathedral will hold its Annual Thrift Sale this weekend. Early Bird Paid Preview - Friday, October 5, from 4 to 6 pm - $5 at the door. The Thrift Sale - Saturday, October 6, from 8 am to 12 noon. Use Sixth Street entrance to Stuart Hall.
 
A tithe of the proceeds goes to support Eden House, a new not for profit home for women who have survived violence, prostitution, addiction, and often human trafficking.

Editors Note: I can personally attest to the excitement of this shopping event as I once bought a pair of cowboy boots -- that I had donated! Kenn
Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church, New Orleans

October 7, Sunday @ 5 pm
The Nicolls Camerata Ensemble from Nicolls State University in a program of diverse classical selections and also music from Brazil with Pianist Dr. Luciana Soares, Violinist James Alexander & a string ensemble of over 10 performers. 1329 Jackson Avenue.
 News from O'Brien House, Baton Rogue
 Mark your calendars for these... : 
Radical Christian Life: Equipping Ourselves for Social Change
 
Trinity Institute's 42nd National Theological Conference, Radical Christian Life: Equipping Ourselves for Social Change, will be held November 9-11, 2012 and simultaneously webcast at St. James by the Center for Spiritual Formation featuring Joan Chittister.
Trinity Conference Information and Registration Available Now!
Forma Conference 2013
Father Richard Rohr & Alicia Johnson

RICHARD ROHR to speak to Episcopalians in early 2013 in Albuquerque, NM - Jan 30-Feb 1 2013 at Forma's 2013 Tapestry Conference where he will be exploring themes from his book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. More info visit the conference website here.