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Volume 7, Issue 39
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A Letter From Bishop Thompson on Upcoming Reconciliation Events in Our Diocese
2013 is the Year of Reconciliation in the Diocese of Louisiana, a year in which we have undertaken a great deal of planning in response to Resolution 17 of the 168th Convention of the Diocese in which we pledged ourselves to work to become a Diocese committed to ending institutional and other forms of racism through dialogue and training.
To begin our long range journey, we have scheduled two events. The main event will be at Christ Church Cathedral on January 18, 2014, at which time we will participate in a service that we are calling "Seeking Christ in all People: a Service of Commitment to Racial Healing, Justice and Reconciliation." It will be our great privilege to welcome Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori as our Celebrant on that day, which is also a part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend.
In preparation for this service, and for our efforts in years to come, we will have a meeting of all the clergy, of Senior and Junior Wardens, and of other dedicated laypersons from each congregation on November 2, 2013 at St. James Church in Baton Rouge.
Bishop Robert Wright, the 10th Bishop of Atlanta, will join us at the meeting as the Keynote Speaker and as a participant in the discussions. Please participate with me in this essential Diocesan ministry. Most important, plan to attend, along with the leaders and other members of your congregation, the exciting events on November 2 and January 18. So that we can better plan for the November event, please complete the enclosed information form and return it to Agatha Townsend in my office no later than October 4.
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Sep 28 - Christ Church Cathedral, 9:30a
Integrity Eucharist with Bp Thompson, Followed by Fellowship & Meeting
Sep 28 - St. Augustine, Metairie, 10a
2014 Holy Land Pilgrimage Information meeting
Sep 29 - Chapel of the Holy Spirit NOLA, 5:30p
Celebration of Michaelmas, followed with Sunday night dinner
Sep 29 - Trinity Church, NOLA, 5pm
High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band
Sep 30 - St. Augustine, Metairie, 6p 2014 Holy Land Pilgrimage Information meeting
Oct 01 - God & Guinness New Orleans - 6:30p
The Mellow Mushroom on Oak St.
Oct 02 - Trinity Church, NOLA, 6:30
Musical Meditions: Delfeayo Marsalis "In Celebration of Love"
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 The deadline for the next e-issue of ChurchWork is
Monday, 10/7. The issue will go online at the end of October.
This is the second to last issue of the year - the last issue will be published right before Christmas.
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God & Guinness New Orleans
Tuesday, October 1st
6:30-8:30 pm at
The Mellow Mushroom on Oak St.
a diocesan youth and young adult sponsored event |
ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO OFFER A RETREAT/WORKSHOP ON THE PRAYERS OF SAINT FRANCIS
Brother David Vryhof, Society of St. John the Evangelist, will lead this workshop on Saturday, Oct. 5, 9am - 1pm at Charlstrom Parish House.
Saint Francis of Assisi was a man captivated by God. His prayers burn with deep desire for God and with delight in God's creation. The purpose of this retreat is to examine the place of prayer in the life of Saint Francis and to learn to use the prayers he wrote and prayed as a starting point for our own prayer.
CHALSTROM PARISH HOUSE
1031 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
PLEASE CALL 504-866-0123 TO REGISTER
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A Rummage Sale! Oct 4th & 5th
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, NOLA
Friday, Oct 4 ~ 9am - 2pm &
Saturday, Oct 5 ~ 9am - 12 noon
The Women of Trinity Church are hosting their semi-annual rummage sale. Thousands of items at very low prices. This all volunteer effort raises money for church and community ministries.
For more information, call 522-0276
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 Got Any? Share it! Parish Summer Stories, Fall Events... Email them to us here. Don't forget to include a photo!
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A Couple of Great Ways to Participate:
- Get registered On-line today!
- Cannot Attend? Make a donation!
Click Here to Register, Donate, and/or Purchase a "Hole" sign today!
Download the brochure for details
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Stewart Cage - Deacon Sept. 29th
Edwin Webster - Priest Oct. 4th
Mark Gasquet - Deacon Oct. 5th
Stephen Holzhalb - Priest Oct. 5thThat 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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Pumpkin Patch Keepsake and a Good Deed Once again we will offer a photographer in the Pumpkin Patch to take pictures of your precious loved ones in exchange for a canned food or monetary donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. Bring both your loved ones and your donation during the times listed below to have pictures taken by Marianne Hawkins Sabrier. Photographer available Friday, October 11, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 12, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 13, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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Benefiting Angola Prison Ministry &
Partners in Mission.
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 The 34th St. Luke's Episcopal Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 9 AM to 5 PM on October 5 at 8833 Goodwood Blvd., adjacent to the OLD Woman's Hospital The Fair features works of artists and craftsmen from several states. Needlecrafts, pottery, jewelry, Christmas décor, children's clothes, florals, woodwork and much more are original and handmade. Food is available as well as a bake sale. Shop, eat and enjoy the fun. Admission and convenient parking are free. More info at www.stlukesbr.org |
2014 Holy Land Pilgrimage Information
June 2-15, 2014. The tour will follow the same itinerary and use the same guide as the 2012 trip.
There is a limit of 37 pilgrims. Episcopalians from the Diocese of Louisiana will be given first priority on this trip and a non-refundable deposit is required to hold a space. Those interested in joining this pilgrimage should plan to attend one of the following meetings in order to receive registration information: Saturday September 28 at 10AM
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Monday September 30 at 6PM
Both will be held in the Parish Hall of
St Augustine Church
3412 Haring Road in Metairie
If you are not able to attend either meeting, it will be necessary to meet with Dean duPlantier individually, this can be arranged by contacting Mrs Carol Butcher
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