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Volume 7, Issue 14
April 4, 2013
Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."   John-20:29
REMINDER:  THIS Sunday! Its a Birthday Party, and YOU are invited!

The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson, Jr. and The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center invite you to celebrate 20 years of service and hospitality to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and neighboring communities with a Bluegrass Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m. followed by a picnic on the grounds Sunday, April 7, Games and activities for all ages. Family, friends, and fellowship....SECC style.
Safeguarding God's Children Training 
April 14th - St. Paul's, New Orleans, 12p

St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host a "Safeguarding God's Children" training on Sunday, April 14 from noon until approximately 3:30 pm. This training will be conducted by Amelia Arthur, Diocesan Youth & Young Adult Coordinator, and is open to anyone in your congregation or on your staff who needs/wants to attend. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $10 per person to be collected on the day of the training.

Register by calling Lori Lavelle in the St. Paul's church office at (504) 488-3749, or by emailing llavelle@stpauls-lakeview.org. The deadline for registration is noon on Thursday, April 11.
Bach Around the Clock Clef
Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church New Orleans

The XVIth Bach Around the Clock Festival starts Friday, April 5 at 7 pm non-stop until Saturday, April 6 at midnight.

Celebrating J.S. Bach's 328th Birthday with 29 hours of Music, Dance, Yoga, Theater by Hundreds of Performers. Come experience everything
from early baroque to classical, opera, blue  s, jazz, rock, pop!  FREE of charge -  Coffee, Refreshments and Security provided.  Come and go as you wish. Sleeping bags welcomed !

FAMOUS ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL

Mount Olivet Episcopal Church

Sunday April 14, 2013

 

Following the 10am worship Service

Great Food and Fun

CRAWFISH games for the kids

Free Tax Assistance

Only $12 

 

530 Pelican Avenue on Historic Algiers Point, New Orleans 504 366-4650


1421 S. Saratoga St.
Jericho Road's most recent construction project started in December of 2012 and slated to be complete in the next couple of weeks. This Greek Revival style home on Martin Luther King Blvd. is part of the Saratoga Square development and marks Jericho Road's 29th home construction!!

Want to know more about the houses we build and who we sell them too? Call us! Email us! We would LOVE to give you a tour and show off all of the great efficiencies and amenities that Jericho Road has been able to incorporate into these homes and still sell them at affordable prices to working families!!

All Saints Offers Snowballs & Face Painting at the Strawberry Festival
April 12 - 14


All those planning to visit Ponchatoula for the 2013 Strawberry Festival are invited to visit our Snowball Tent at All Saints Episcopal Church located one block from the festival grounds at West Hickory and North 7th Streets. There you'll find the finest Strawberry Snowballs at the best price in town, plus cold drinks and water too!

For those with children coming for Family Night on Friday, April 12, when carnival ride prices are reduced, we'll have hot dogs for sale between 5 and 8 p.m.

And our visitors on Saturday and Sunday are encouraged to have their faces adorned with a little strawberry artistry.

Edward Thompson - Deacon 4/9
Charles Jenkins - Priest 4/13

That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of their ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord
ChurchWork Submissions Deadline

The deadline for the second issue of ChurchWork is Friday, April 19th. This digital issue will go out at the beginning of May.
As a reminder, we will be releasing 6 issues a year instead of four.

Having a digital magazine lends itself to having rich media in the issue, so please feel free to send videos and sound bytes (think recorded sermons, etc) in addition to your photos and articles. Send to News@edola.org
 God Willing
The Right Reverend Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
Bishop of Louisiana
will ordain
 
Katherine Thomas Sharp McLean
and
Harry Arthur Roark III
 
To the Sacred Order of Deacons
In Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
 
On Saturday, the
thirteenth day of April
in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen
at ten o'clock in the morning
 
Christ Church Cathedral
2919 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana
 
Your prayers and presence are requested
Clergy:  Red Stoles
April 3rd
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 Church | 3412 Haring Road | Metairie | LA | 70006
St. George's New Orleans
Maundy Thursday
Altar of Repose
April ECSLA Workshops

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:

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...
St. Martin's, Metairie, to Host Art Show 
 
Discover the Art of Good Works, a fine arts show and sale held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA on Saturday, April 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. featuring oil painting, watercolors, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. 

Many local artists will be represented. The event is free and open to the public.  Proceeds will benefit the ministries and outreach programs of St. Martin's.  For more information, call St. Martin's at 504-289-0472.

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, 4600 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