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Volume 7, Issue 20
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 Dear Sisters and Brothers,
There are so many fine works of generosity around the diocese. One that captured my attention the moment I set foot on their premise is the Angola Correctional Facility. Angola is the largest prison in Louisiana and houses some of the most violent criminals, and the ministry that takes place there is beyond anything I've seen. The work at Angola is strong but in need of direct supervision. The BAMA monies will provide us with a part time priest that will coordinate this important ministry. I ask that you be prayerful with your giving to the BAMA fund. With your help we can grow this ministry and assist those who find themselves behind bars. Simply because these men have broken the law does not mean we need to ignore their spiritual needs. We are called to bring good news to the captives. Blessings. 
(excerpted from a letter to the clergy) Visit the BAMA webpage here
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May 18 - Siren Sisters at St. George's Dragon Cafe
May 19 - The Rev'd Maggie Dennis ~ Celebration
of a New Ministry
May 19 - St Luke's Jazz Mass (see below)
May 23 - Parish Administrators gathering at Trinity
Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge
May 23 - Northshore Pizza Fundraiser (see below)
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Siren Sisters Go To Broadway
7:00pm, Saturday, May 18th, 2013
St. Georges Church, St. Charles Avenue, NOLA
Join the Siren Sisters for a night on Broadway and support the charitable work of the Dragon Cafe at St. George's Church.  The Dragon Cafe feeds over 100 homeless/poor people every Sunday. The Cafe provides a warm breakfast including eggs, biscuit, sausage, juice and coffee. They also provide non-perishable lunch and toiletries. Help the Sirens Give Back to the Dragon Cafe at St. George's! Visit their website here |
The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana,
The Wardens and People of
St. Michael & All Angels
request your prayers and presence at the
Celebration of New Ministry of
The Reverend Maggie Boyd Dennis
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Six Thirty p.m.
1620 77th Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
225-357-8852
Clergy: Red Stoles
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 The 2013 BAMA appeal will benefit our Angola Prison Ministry & Partners in Mission.
Please donate online at edola.org or by mailing a check to: Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana ~
PO Box 5026 ~ Baton Rouge, LA 70821
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Northshore Pizza Fundraiser
On Wednesday, May 22nd St. Michael's Episcopal Church will host a fundraiser all day at all three Northshore Isabella's Pizzeria locations (Mandeville and both Covington locations) for Brock Hillensbeck, who just celebrated his 2nd birthday.
He recently fell down, injured his head and suffered a stroke. He is in serious condition and his family has no medical insurance. 10% of all proceeds from the restaurant sales that day will benefit Brock. Mention Brock or St. Michael's with your order.
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 Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church New Orleans
Sunday, May 19 @ 5 pm:
Veronica Sharkey, alto and Albinas Prizgintas, pianist
Music by Purcell, Brahms and Bernstein
1329 Jackson Ave. NOLA
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Harry Jenkins - Deacon 5/21
Kirkland "Skully" Knight - Priest 5/21
Diane "DeeDee" Estes - Priest 5/23
Susan Gaumer - Deacon 5/23
Donald Muth - Priest 5/23
Hill Riddle - Priest 5/23
Ralph Howe - Priest 5/24
Kevin Kelly - Deacon 5/25
George Kontos - Priest 5/25
Donald Muth - Priest 5/25
Jerry Rogers - Priest 5/25
Phillip Thomas - Deacon 5/25
Reese Wiggins - Deacon 5/25
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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St Luke's Jazz Mass ~ May 19th
St Luke's Episcopal Church invites you to our Pentecost Jazz Mass featuring Tom Sancton and his Jazz Quartet on Sunday May 19 at 10:30AM
1222 N Dorgenois St. NOLA 504.821.0529
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The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana,
The Wardens and People of
All Souls Episcopal Church
request your prayers and presence at the
Celebration of New Ministry of
The Reverend Edward Hnebe Thompson
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 4 o'clock p.m.
5500 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-218-8995
Reception to follow
Clergy: White Stoles
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God willing
The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
Bishop of Louisiana
will ordain
Martha Suzanne "Suzie" Johnston
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
on Saturday, the first day of June
in the year of our Lord two thousand and thirteen
at ten o'clock in the morning
Grace Episcopal Church
11621 Ferdinand Street
Saint Francisville, Louisiana
Your prayers and presence are requested
Clergy: White Stoles
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 The Rev'd John Austin, retired priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, passed away May 13th. Funeral services are pending. Many may remember Fr. Austin and his wife, the Rev'd Margaret Austin. Feel free to send words of comfort to Mother Austin at Msjba78@aol.com.
May the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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The Feast of Corpus Christi and the Downtown Deanery
The Downtown Deanery extends its heartfelt invitation to all clergy and laity to join us for a special Solemn High Mass and Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The Mass will start at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday May 30th at St. Anna's Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave. The procession which follows will traverse through the Treme, French Quarter, and Marigny neighborhoods on a ten block jaunt with four prayer stations along the way.  The con-celebrants: The Very Rev. Jean Mead, The Rev. Edward Thompson, and the The Rev. Bill Terry will lead worship. A combined Deanery Choir is being put together and any church is invited to participate in rehearsals (Please contact Darryl Durham 504-947-2121 or darryl@stannanola.org). Children will lead the procession in veil with rose petals. This ancient solemnity finds its roots in the 13th Century and is recognized on the Calendars of The Church of England, several Orthodox Churches, The Roman Catholic Church, and some Lutheran Churches. A pot luck lunch will follow. Please, clergy RSVP by email to fr.bill@stannanola.org. Join us for "Church in the streets." |
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Safeguarding God's Children Training - Update
This Train the Trainer class for Safeguarding God's Children will take place on Saturday, June 22nd at Christ Church, Covington from 9am to 5pm. Registration materials can be found on the edola.org website.
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Youth Summer Mission Experience to Central Texas
This year's Youth Summer Mission trip will take place July 7-12 for youth in grades 7-12.
 They will be doing work in communities in Central Texas that have been affected by severe wildfires as well as the recent fertilizer plant explosion; and will be based in Waco and work in several small communities during our mission experience. Download flyer & forms
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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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