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Volume 7, Issue 15
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 Mr. T. G. "Teddy" Solomon Has Died at 93
It is with grateful hearts that the Diocese of Louisiana recognizes the death of benefactor and devoted Episcopalian Theodore "Teddy" Solomon on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Bishop James B. Brown announced Mr. Solomon's death during his remarks to more than 600 people who attended the celebration of the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center's twentieth anniversary on the day of his death. The murmur of the crowd acknowledged his generosity of interest and financial benefaction to the conference center that bears his name and many other diocesan efforts. Mr. Solomon was 93. Expressions of condolence are extended to his wife and family.
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ECW Annual Gathering to feature author/dramatist Katerina Katsarka Whitley, April 19-20, at St. George's Episcopal Church, New Orleans
 The 126th Annual Gathering of Episcopal Church Women (ECW) for the Diocese of Louisiana hosted by St. George's Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans is drawing near, April 19-20. The Gathering will feature guest presenter, Katerina Katsarka Whitley of Louisville, Kentucky - an accomplished author, speaker and dramatist. She will focus on the Gathering's theme, "Many Paths, One Journey." The Annual Gathering also will welcome special guests from the national ECW board including its president: the Rev. Deacon Nancy Crawford of Oregon, the first national ECW president who is ordained.
Friday night's April 19 soiree at the home of the Rev. Dr. Jean Meade will offer special entertainment on two grand pianos! The two pianists will be Maximillian Tenney, organist at Mt. Olivet and Dr. Meade, Mt. Olivet's rector. For registration information contact your local ECW president or Ann Ball: aball45@yahoo.com.
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 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
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Safeguarding God's Children Training
April 14th - St. Paul's, NOLA, 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.
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 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... |
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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
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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. FYI: The parade starts at 10am on Saturday.
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Dodwell House Extravaganza
A gala event that makes a difference
in the life of our city
Saturday, April 20, 2013
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at Christ Church Cathedral
2919 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Local Cuisine
Special Guests, Music and Artwork from Anna's Arts for Kids
The Treme Community Choir, directed by Darryl Durham
Featured Artist
Live and Silent Auctions
Attire: Dressy Casual
To Benefit the Dodwell House Community Center
Housing Anna's Arts for Kids
Oportunidades NOLA
St. Anna's Medical Mission
A Ministry of St. Anna's Episcopal Church
Purchase Tickets Here
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 Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church New Orleans
Sunday, April 14
@ 2 pm: Crystal Morris, soprano with Wilfred Delphin pianist Music by Mozart, Gounod, Ravel, and Spirituals
@ 5 pm: Terry Rappold, International Grand Champion Whistler whistling Your Classical, Jazz and Popular Favorite Songs
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Richard Banks - Deacon 4/17
That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of his ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord
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Solomon Conference Center Birthday Festivities
Nearly six hundred people attended the celebration at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. For the first time in history, three bishops of the Diocese of Louisiana vested for the same liturgy. (Click image to enlarge)
Credits, clockwise: M. Stevenson; C. Carson; C. Carson
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Sanctuary Hanging Lighting for Sale from St. Andrew's
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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
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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
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St. Martin's, Metairie, to Host Art Show
April 13th, 3-6pm
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.
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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/
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Diocesan Annual Men and Women's Silent Retreat: "THE JOURNEY IS IN...NOT UP"
Offerings: Worship, quiet, the Labyrinth, individual spiritual direction, rest and renewal.
Date: September 27-29, 2013-Friday 6:00 PM-Sunday noon
Presenter: Bishop Larry Maze, retired Episcopal Bishop of Arkansas
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