2018 Cycle of Prayer of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

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Please remember at each service:

The Most Rev. Justin P. Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and for the Anglican Communion
The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, our Presiding Bishop, and for the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement
Our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
Our retired bishops, the Rt. Rev. James B. Brown and the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Jenkins
Our clergy, spouses and companions, and family
Our retired community, spouses and companions, and surviving spouses
For congregations in transition and congregations seeking new or renewed direction
For postulants and candidates for Holy Orders
The bishop, clergy, and congregations of our companion diocese of Tohoku in Japan

January

December 31 ~ Christmas 1

For the Gaudet Committee and for all those who expand educational opportunities for African American children

January 7 ~ Epiphany 1

For the clergy and people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Morgan City
For the Prison Ministry and for those incarcerated, those who love them, and those who minister to them

January 14 ~ Epiphany 2

For the clergy and people of St. George Episcopal Church, New Orleans
For the Racial Reconciliation Commission, for the Union of Black Episcopalians, for all ministries of racial reconciliation and racial justice

January 21 ~ Epiphany 3

For the clergy and people of Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans
For the Ecumenical Commission and for those who are working to build up and unite the Church
For the Commission on Ministry and for all those who are in the discernment process

January 28 ~ Epiphany 4

For the clergy and people of Church of the Incarnation, Amite
For the Addiction Recovery Ministry, for those that are providing support to those struggling with addiction, and for those who are in recovery or want to be in recovery

February

February 4 ~ Epiphany 5

For the clergy and people of St. Michael and All Angels, Baton Rouge

February 11 ~ Epiphany 6

For the clergy and people of St. Mary’s, Franklin

February 18 ~ Lent 1

For the clergy and people of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, LaPlace
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Timothy’s Preschool, LaPlace
For all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world

February 25 ~ Lent 2

For the clergy and people of Holy Communion, Plaquemine

March

March 4 ~ Lent 3

For the clergy and people of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Houma
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Matthew’s Episcopal School, Houma

March 11 ~ Lent 4

For the clergy and people of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Bogalusa

March 18 ~ Lent 5

For the clergy and people of St. Francis Episcopal Church, Denham Springs

March 25 ~ Palm Sunday

For the clergy and people of Church of the Annunciation, New Orleans

April

April 1 ~ Easter Sunday

For the clergy and people of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Innis

April 8 ~ Easter 2

For the clergy and people of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Paul’s Episcopal School, New Orleans

April 15 ~ Easter 3

For the clergy and people of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Paradis
For the Youth Leadership Commission and for those who shape the spiritual wellbeing of the children of the Church

April 22 ~ Easter 4

For the clergy and people of
- St. Paul’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New Roads
- Chapel of the Holy Spirit, New Orleans
For the ministry of the staff and volunteers who attend to the administrative needs of our churches

April 29~ Easter 5

For the clergy and people of
- St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Bayou Du Large
- Church of the Transfiguration, Angola
For seafarers and those who make their living from the earth and from the sea

May

May 6 ~ Easter 6

For the clergy and people of St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. James Episcopal School, Baton Rouge

May 13 ~ Easter 7

For the clergy and people of Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans
For the faculty, staff, and students of Trinity Episcopal School, New Orleans
For the Council of Deacons and for the deacons of the Church
For the Episcopal Church Women and for the women of the Church

May 20 ~ Pentecost

For the clergy and people of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Luke’s Episcopal School, Baton Rouge

May 27 ~ Trinity Sunday

For the clergy and people of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Metairie
For the faculty, staff, and students of Little School of St. Martin’s, Metairie
For Memorial Day as we remember all who have died in the service of their country

June

June 3 ~ Pentecost 2

For the clergy and people of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Clinton
For the Education for Ministry and for those who seek a deeper understanding of the Word of God

June 10 ~ Pentecost 3

For the clergy and people of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Morganza
For the LGBQT and Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and for all those who fight for equality

June 17 ~ Pentecost 4

For the clergy and people of Church of the Nativity, Rosedale
For the Men of the Church

June 24 ~ Pentecost 5

For the clergy and people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
For the faculty, staff, and students of Trinity Episcopal School, Baton Rouge
For the Young Adult Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and for all those who help our young adults along their spiritual journeys

July

July 1 ~ Pentecost 6

For the clergy and people of Church of the Holy Comforter, New Orleans
For our nation on our upcoming Independence Day
For the Disciplinary Board

July 8 ~ Pentecost 7

For the clergy and people of Mt. Olivet, New Orleans
For the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church and the Louisiana deputation

July 15 ~ Pentecost 8

For the clergy and people of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, New Orleans

July 22 ~ Pentecost 9

For the clergy and people of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Ponchatoula

July 29 ~ Pentecost 10

For the clergy and people of St. Alban’s Chapel, Baton Rouge

August

August 5 ~ Pentecost 11

For the clergy and people of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans
For the Chaplains in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
For the College Ministry and for all those seeking to further their education

August 12 ~ Pentecost 12

For the clergy and people of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Mandeville
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Michael’s Preschool, Mandeville

August 19 ~ Pentecost 13

For the clergy and people of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Harvey

August 26 ~ Pentecost 14

For the clergy and people of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Metairie
For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Augustine’s Preschool, Metairie

September

September 2 ~ Pentecost 15

For the retirement communities
- Christwood Retirement Community, Covington
- St. James Place, Baton Rouge
For all those who minister to the needs of the elderly and infirmed

September 9 ~ Pentecost 16

For the clergy and people of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
For the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

September 16 ~ Pentecost 17

For the faculty, staff, and students of
- Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
- St. Martin’s Episcopal School, Metairie
For the Trustees of
- Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
- St. Martin’s Episcopal School, Metairie
- University of the South, Sewanee
For the Episcopal Schools Commission

September 23 ~ Pentecost 18

For the clergy and people of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
For the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center Board, and for the staff, and for all those who visit the conference center to better themselves spiritually, emotionally, and physically

September 30 ~ Pentecost 19

For the clergy and people of Christ Episcopal Church, Slidell

October

October 7 ~ Pentecost 20

For the clergy and people of Christ Episcopal Church, Covington
For the faculty, staff, and students of Christ Episcopal School, Covington

October 14 ~ Pentecost 21

For the clergy and people of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kenner

October 21 ~ Pentecost 22

For the clergy and people of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans
For the 181^st Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana

October 28 ~ Pentecost 23

For the Audit Review Committee, Assessment Review Committee, Budget Review Committee, Board of Trustees, and for all those who are stewards of the resources of the Church

November

November 4 ~ Pentecost 24

For the clergy and people of All Saints Episcopal Church, River Ridge

November 11 ~ Pentecost 25

For the clergy and people of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans

November 18 ~ Pentecost 26

For the clergy and people of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Thibodaux

November 25~ Last Pentecost ~ Christ the King

For the Officers of the Diocese, Executive Board, Standing Committee, Constitution and Canons Committee

December

December 2 ~ Advent 1

For the congregation of Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville
For the faculty, staff, and students of Grace Preschool, St. Francisville
For the Commission on Liturgy and Music, and for all church musicians and choirs

December 9 ~ Advent 2