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Volume 7, Issue 11
March 15, 2013
"...The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume." 
John 12:3
ECW Annual Gathering to feature author/dramatist Katerina Katsarka Whitley, April 19-20, at St. George's Episcopal Church, New Orleans

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the Diocese of Louisiana is hosting its 126th Annual Gathering at historic St. George's Church, 3900 St. Charles Avenue, April 19-20.

The Annual Gathering welcomes guest presenter, Katerina Katsarka Whitley of Louisville, Kentucky, - an accomplished author, speaker and dramatist. Her theme, "Many Paths, One Journey," is a topic derived from the women's national meeting where Whitley served as a presenter. Whitley will be featured both days at St George's and will have her most recent book about Greek cuisine and Easter, available for autographing.  For registration information contact Ann Ball: aball45@yahoo.com
Click here for details
Trinity Artist Series
Sunday, March 17th Concerts/Events: 

@ 5 pm From Ohio: Otterbein University Concert Choir. 50 outstanding singers in a varied repertoire from Classics to Spirituals

@ 9 pm Sharp: JAZZ Vespers with Cellist/Vocalist Helen Gillet and Guest.
A 30 minute program featuring  musical selections and scriptural readings
 
St. Michael's Episcopal Preschool in Mandeville chose the St. Tammany Humane Society as the beneficiary of its almsgiving this Lent.  The children collected money in their mite boxes during Lent and the collection was blessed on an altar dedicated to St. Francis.   
New Asset Based Community Development Dates (ABCD)

March 23, 2013, 10am - 2pm
St. James Episcopal Church
205 N. Fourth St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Tronn Moller, who conducted training in the Fall of 2011, will lead the workshop. For information: 504.895.4304
St. Augustine's ECW to sponsor Rummage Sale
Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Please contact Jessica Kotzbeck at
jessica.kotzbeck@yahoo.com or (504) 247-3515 if you have any questions. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church | 3412 Haring Road | Metairie | LA | 70006

Friday March 22 4p to 7p
St. Paul's Church & School
6249 Canal Blvd NOLA 504.488.1219
The SECC RENOVARE
 
Read the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center's Newsletter here.





Advent House
Quiet Thursdays In Lent
The Quiet Days  continue every Thursday through Mar 21. Call Linda at 504-895-0553 for more information.

St. Mark's Church  Lenten Program
A free Lenten program on Wednesday evenings.
Soup and Salad will be served at 6:30 pm with the program "The Cristeros of Mexico" at 7 pm. Additional information &  reservations, please call 366-0123. The program ends with a Seder Meal on March 20. 3245 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA

Bryan Owen - Priest 3/20

That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of his ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord
St. Martin's To Host St. Patrick's Parade Event March 17   
Come to Gayle Hall at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA  to enjoy fellowship, food, and facilities.  All this in preparation for the St. Patrick's Parade that rolls right down Metairie Road in front of St. Martin's.  Bring a friend (or a whole family of friends) to take advantage of this offer. 

There is a nominal charge of $7 for adults, $3 for children and a $20 maximum cap for a family. In addition to soft drinks, beer, and snack food, we'll have red beans and rice and hot dogs courtesy of Lucky Dog.   Come early, stay late, and bring a friend.
From St. George's New Orleans Newsletter
March 13th

ECSLA Workshops offered this Spring:

Parish-Based Case Management Training will provide laity and church leaders with the skills and tools needed to assess, plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor services and resources necessary to respond to complex needs following disaster-related losses.

PBCM Trainings 10am -2pm:
  • March 19 & 20 at St. Augustine's - Jefferson Deanery
  • April 16 & 17 at Trinity in Morgan City - Southwest Deanery
  • April 23 & 24 at Grace Memorial in Hammond - Northshore Deanery
Register immediately to reserve your seat for these Free-of-Charge workshops (lunch will be provided): http://ecsla.org/workshops/
 
Celtic Spirituality and the Christian Tradition St James Shield
A Weekend Workshop led by Marcus Losack

The St. James Center for Spiritual Formation is pleased to announce a weekend workshop on Celtic Spirituality and the Christian Tradition, led by acclaimed theologian and pilgrimage leader, Marcus Losack on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. The program will be held in the Ministries Center of St. James Episcopal Church, 208 N. Fourth Street at Florida Street.

Advance registration is encouraged at www.stjamesbr.org. The Friday evening program is $20; the Saturday program, $30; or, register for the entire series for $45. Click here for details...