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Volume 6, Issue 48
| November 29, 2012 | |
"The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah" Jer-33:14
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St. Luke's Baton Rouge Calls New Rector
 The vestry and search committee of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge announce the calling of their sixth rector, The Reverend Charles "Bryan" Owen. Fr. Owen currently serves as the Canon for Parish Ministry at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Jackson, Mississippi. He is a Mississippi native, a graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio and Vanderbilt University. He completed his Anglican Studies at the University of the South at Sewanee. Prior to joining St. Andrew's Cathedral, Fr. Owen served as rector of The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in West Point, Mississippi. Fr. Owen and his wife Julie have two children, Hobson and Mary Emerson. They plan to relocate to Baton Rouge in mid-December, and Fr. Owen will officially begin serving as rector of St. Luke's on Sunday, January 13, 2013, the First Sunday of Epiphany. We welcome Fr. Own and his family to the Diocese of Louisiana!
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Give the Gift of Hope to Storm Victims
Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana (ECSLA)
 ECSLA is supporting the efforts of St. Paul's Homecoming Center as they raise funds through Episcopal Relief and Disaster for Hurricane Isaac victims in Braithwaite, LA, and Hurricane Sandy victims in the East Coast.
In the spirit of Christmas, St. Paul's Homecoming Center, a ministry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Orleans, is asking people across our area to consider "adopting" a family through a donation of $100, about the cost of one night out at a nice restaurant.
A donation of $100 will buy much-needed groceries, gasoline, cleaning supplies or household items . Most of all, $100 can give an impacted family hope and the knowledge that they are not forgotten.
In order that families receive the assistance by Christmas, donations should be made no later than December 15 either online by clicking HERE or mailing to the Homecoming Center at 1509 Filmore Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Please indicate on your check if you want the money donated to go to Braithwaite or the East Coast. Money raised for the East Coast will be given to Episcopal Relief and Development to help with their work assisting disaster-impacted families.
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IntegrityNOLA's Advent Celebration
December 2, from 3-5 at the home of Regina Matthews, 1300 Valence St., New Orleans.
St. James, Baton Rouge
A Chartres-replica labyrinth will be open in Bishops Hall on December 5, 12 and 19 from 5p-7:30p.
Trinity Church, New Orleans
The Interfaith Dialogue Group will meet Thursday, December 6 at 6:30 PM in the Parish House.
St. Paul's, New Orleans
Rodney Roehner Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests December 6th at 6:30 PM.
Trinity Church, Morgan City
Making Informed Decisions Workshop Saturday December 8th from 9A-11:30A. More info at 337.828.0918.
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Hurricane Sandy Update
Episcopal Community Services of LA & ER-D
 Katie Mears at Episcopal Relief and Development has reported to our diocese that donated goods are no longer needed in New Jersey and New York. Although much appreciated, finding a place to put these supplies is very difficult. The biggest needs now are your prayers and monetary contributions.
Donations can be made to ECSLA by clicking HERE or by sending your check to 1623 7th St, New Orleans LA 70115. The need for outside volunteers will begin some time in the spring.
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Safe Guarding God's Children Training
Saturday, Dec. 15 from 1-3 pm at Advent House
(no fees to attend this training)
Contact Linda Nelson for more information
lhn@aristotle.net or 504-895-0553 |
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"Looking Toward Christ" Advent Concert
St. Alban's Chapel, LSU
The St. Alban's Chapel and Children's Choirs will present a concert on December 2nd immediately following the 10:30 service in the common hall. This casual concert is a gift of appreciation from the choir to the congregation. There will be a variety of ensembles including solos and quartets. Dessert and coffee will be served.
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Elaine Clements - Deacon 12/1
Mark Hudson - Deacon 12/1
Joyce Eskamire-Jackson - Deacon 12/1
Charmaine Kathmann - Deacon 12/1
Priscilla Maumus - Deacon 12/1
Richard Moore - Priest 12/1
Bill Terry - Deacon 12/1
Donald White - Priest 12/1
Morris Thompson - Deacon 12/2
Jay Albert - Deacon 12/4
Elizabeth Becker - Deacon 12/4
Susan Gaumer - Priest 12/4
Camille Wood - Deacon 12/4
Mary Hardy - Priest 12/5
Harry Jenkins - Priest 12/6
Rodney Roehner - Priest 12/6
Patrick Edwards - Priest 12/8
That they may [all!] 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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Join the Discussion: Interfaith Dialogue Group, New Orleans
The Interfaith Dialogue Group will meet Thursday, December 6 at 6:30 PM in the Parish House at Trinity Church, New Orleans 1329 Jackson Ave. for supper and discussion. The topic for the evening is the advent of Jesus.
This ongoing gathering started following a trip to Turkey by a group from Trinity in 2009. The participants now include Christians, Muslims and Jews who are committed to appreciating our different faith expressions through discussion and fellowship. Please join us. For more information contact Harriet Murrell at hmurrell@edola.org. |
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Mark your calendars for these... :
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 "The Longest Night" service, Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 pm St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Metairie
The Longest Night is a worship service with two main themes, remembrance of those persons who are no longer with us on earth and to remember that the Light of Christ shines most brightly in the darkness of our losses. The service includes modified lessons & carols, prayers, readings, hymns, and the lighting of candles that are then placed on the altar. It lasts about forty-five minutes.
We hope you will come, if not for yourself, to support others. This is also an excellent opportunity to invite a friend who may benefit from this offering. St. Martin's Episcopal Church is located at 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70001, 504-835-7357.
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 Frances Gaudet Celebration December 30th, St. Luke's New Orleans
The annual celebration of the life and ministry of Blessed Frances Gaudet, the only person from Louisiana recognized as an Episcopal saint will be celebrated at her church, St. Luke's New Orleans, at 6:00 on Sunday, December 30.
St. Luke's is at 1222 North Dorgenois, near the corner of N. Broad and Esplanade. |
 The Addictions Recovery Ministry of the Diocese of Louisiana announces its annual retreat for women January 11-13, 2013. The theme of the weekend is "The 12 Steps and Christian Spirituality: Connecting the Dots".
This retreat is open to any women interested in 12 Step spirituality and enlarging their spiritual lives. More information and registration details are available here.
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 Godly Play Training
will be offered March 7 - 9, 2013 at Christ Church Covington.
Core Training tuition fee: $295 early registration received on or before 1/31/13; and $360 standard registration received after 1/31/13.
If mailing registration after January 31st, please email us at Training@GodlyPlayFoundation.org
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