05/12/2008
Kanuga, June 15-20, 2008
By Staff
Hendersonville, North Carolina － Participants and staff are coming from 25 states, but there is room for you at Kanuga's Christian Formation Conference, June 15-20.
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05/12/2008
News about Episcopal Relief and Development
By Deacon Lydia Hopkins
Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of representing the Diocese of Louisiana at the annual Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) Network Coordinators Conference in Minneapolis. Aside from the shock of experiencing high temperatures of 36 degrees Fahrenheit, the conference was great. I was once again impressed by the amazing work this organization does around the world.
I had the opportunity to give a report on the ongoing Katrina recovery work going on in New Orleans, and many diocesan representatives expressed continued interest in ways that they could contribute to this work. Several new groups of volunteers will be coming in the next few months, a couple of parishes are interested in partnering with local parishes, and many more want to send donations of supplies and money. (The last evening of the conference, I asked participants for their unused hotel toiletries, and I flew back with 45 lbs. of soap, lotions, shampoo and other supplies, which have been distributed at the Dragon Café.)
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05/08/2008
Fire Damages St. Luke's Sacristy
By Heather Parker
A fire on May 5th damaged the sacristy of St. Luke’s, New Orleans.
The fire destroyed vestaments, metalware, linens, thuribles and a monstrance or two, said the Rev’d Richard Easterling.
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05/08/2008
St. Michael's to Open Labyrinth
By Heather Parker
There will be an indoor open labyrinth walk on the first Thursday of each month this summer at St. Michael’s, Mandeville. The walk will be held in the St. Michael’s Parish Life Center which is located at 4499 Sharp Road, Mandeville.
The dates of the walks are June 5th, July 3rd and August 7th. The indoor labyrinth will be open from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on each of those dates. Everyone is welcome to come by and walk the labyrinth. For more information, please contact Virginia Blanke at 985.626.7012.
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05/06/2008
Bishop's Annual Mission Appeal
By Staff
The 2008 Bishop’s Annual Mission Appeal is the lifeblood for vital ministry initiatives in our own diocese that would otherwise go unfunded. Growing, vibrant programs such as campus ministries, local missions and our relationship with international missions are made possible because of your support.
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The theme of this year’s appeal is from St. Luke and the parable of The Good Samaritan. This year’s appeal highlights the support and services that the diocese and its members provide to one another and to those in other lands.
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05/06/2008
LECA Meeting to Discuss Lambeth
By The Rev'd Roy Pollina
By the Rev’d Roy Pollina
The Louisiana Episcopal Clergy Association invites all members of the clergy of this diocese to a presentation and discussion of issues surrounding the Lambeth Conference.
Leading the discussion will be Bishop Charles Jenkins and Bishop Michael Smith of the Diocese of North Dakota. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Mandeville.
The day will open with Morning Prayer at 9:45 a.m. A short business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. followed immediately by a presentation by the bishops and discussion. Lunch will be provided at noon.
Please RSVP to secretary@stmichaelsla.org by Thursday May 15.
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05/06/2008
St. Paul's Holy Trinity to Host Liturgical Dance
By Betty Wooddy
A liturgical dance by Dina Ternullo Melley will be presented during the May 11th Pentecost service at St. Paul’s Holy Trinity, New Roads.
Melley tours internationally with the Boston Liturgical Dance Ensemble under the direction of the Rev’d Robert VerEecke, S.J. In 2002, the ensemble presented sacred dance at World Youth Day in Toronto, Canada which was attended by Pope John Paul II.
Melley has also danced with Christ the King Liturgical Dancers, LSU School of Music, Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre and Of Moving Colors. She currently teaches dance at LSU and local studios. She received a BFA in dance from Boston Conservatory.
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05/06/2008
SECC: Upcoming Events
By Staff
Cursillo
July 24-27, 2008
The atmosphere of Cursillo differs from the individual solitude of a Retreat. During the three days, the teachings of Christ are discussed with others on their faith journey. The talks and discussions are interspersed with prayer, songs, recreation, laughter and moments of reflection and quiet. The Eucharist is celebrated daily.
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04/28/2008
President Bush Honors Elysian Trumpet
By Heather Parker
On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, Christ Church Cathedral artist-in-residence Irvin Mayfield performed for President Bush at the North American Summit in New Orleans which was attended by Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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04/21/2008
Women Aknowledged at Annual ECW Gathering
By Ann Ball
The 12th presentation by the Episcopal Church Women of Honored Women in the Diocese of Louisiana recognized Virginia Blanke, Ella Rose Gray and Shiela MacArthur for "their ministry and service in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
The women were aknowledged at the 121st ECW Annual Gathering on April 12, 2008 at Christ Church, Slidell.
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