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Volume 6, Issue 41
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
"Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Heb-4:16
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We began our day together with Morning Prayer and an introductory talk from our guide, Iyad Qumri. "Allah is not just what Muslims call God," Iyad told us. "I am Arab. I am Palestinian. I am Christian. I speak Arabic. 'God' in Arabic is Allah! So, when you go to mass this morning at St. George's Cathedral, you will hear everyone speaking Arabic praising Allah." And, indeed, it was so. The Eucharist at St. George's was said in both Arabic and English. The people's responses were said in the two different languages simultaneously. It reminded me of what it must have sounded like on the day of Pentecost: all were speaking in their own language about God's deeds of power. ...
Read on to learn about a surprising find at St. George's Cathedral!
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St. Francis Pumpkin Patch St. Francis Church, Denham Springs. Sunday thru Saturday until October 31st; 9am-6pm each day, Sundays: Noon-6pm. St. Mark's Harvey Pumpkin Patch
The Patch opens this Saturday and will operate thru October. Hours are M-S: 9am-Sundown & Sunday: Noon-Sundown. Add: 3245 Manhattan, Harvey, La. St. Martin's Pumpkin Patch
St. Martin's Church Metairie M-F: Noon-6:30pm and Sat-Sun: 10am-6:30pm
St. Michael's Church, Mandeville Annual Art Show& Sale Saturday, Nov. 5th, 8am - Noon.
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Grief In The Holidays
Loss of a Child & the Holidays
St Luke's Health Ministries, Baton Rouge, is offering this informative program Wed. November 7 from 6 - 8 PM in Witter Hall, 8833 Goodwood Blvd.
No matter the time, no matter the age, no matter the circumstances, losing a child is forever. Please join our panel of experts as they share their personal and professional stories of loss and healing.
Advance registration requested by either calling 225.926.5343 or bwilliams@stlukesbr.org |
Join the conversation and learn what it means to be hungry in Louisiana and the U.S.  Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana (ECSLA) invites you to join the conversation on our FaceBook page as we increase awareness of Hunger. We are also lifting up and celebrating the ministries of our churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana as they work to end hunger in their communities.
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Fall ChurchWork 2012 
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Don Owens - Priest 10/17
Ernie Saik - Priest 10/18
That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of their ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord
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"Oktoberfest"
Christ Church Slidell
Friday, October 26, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church Slidell. Free - Everyone Welcome. This is a Family-Friendly event featuring German food and entertainment by celebrity pianist Armand St. Martin. German beers and wines will be available for purchase. The "Oktoberfest" celebration is open to the community and everyone is invited to attend. A Carnival cruise for two will be raffled during the party; tickets are available at $15 each. Christ Episcopal Church is located at 1534 Seventh Street in Slidell (at the corner of Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue). For more information about the party or the raffle, please call Stephanie Addington at 985-643-4531 or e-mail.
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Wellness: Physical & Spiritual
St. Philip's New Orleans is offering a Wellness Program the third Wednesday of every month (except November which will be the 2nd Wednesday).
 The next session will be Wednesday October 17 and will feature excerpts from the film FOODMATTERS which focuses on nutrition and its role in fighting chronic illness. The sessions are from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, and supper is provided at no cost (donations are accepted to help offset the cost of food and research materials). Child care is also available.
This program, moderated by Michelle Lucurto, R.N., and Fr. Stephen Craft, covers all aspects of health both physical and spiritual. For more information or to let us know you are coming so we have enough food, please email stphilipsno@msn.com or call the office at 504-394-2408. Address: 3643 Aurora Drive, Algiers
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Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church, New Orleans
Sunday, October 14 @ 5 pm
New Orleans Banjos + 2
They are a musical group preforming Traditional New Orleans Jazz in and around the New Orleans area.
Please visit: www.neworleansbanjosplustwo.com.
Address: 1329 Jackson Avenue.
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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!
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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.
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