2019 Cycle of Prayer

 

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

January 6 ~ Epiphany of Our Lord

• 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 the Prison Ministry and for those incarcerated, those who love them, and those who minister to them.

 

January 13 ~ Epiphany 1

• For the clergy and people of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
• For the Racial Reconciliation Commission, for the Union of Black Episcopalians, for all ministries of racial reconciliation and racial justice.

 

January 20 ~ Epiphany 2

• 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 27 ~ Epiphany 3

• 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 3 ~ Epiphany 4

• 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.

 

February 10 ~ Epiphany 5

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

 

February 17 ~ Epiphany 6

• For the clergy and people of St. Michael’s & All Angels, Baton Rouge
• For all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world.

 

February 24 ~ Epiphany 7

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

 

 

March

 

March 3 ~ Last Epiphany

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

 

March 10 ~ Lent 1

• For the clergy and people of Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church, New Orleans

 

March 17 ~ Lent 2

• For the clergy and people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
• For the faculty, staff, and students of Trinity Episcopal School, Baton Rouge

 

March 24 ~ Lent 3

• For the clergy and people of Chapel of the Holy Comforter, New Orleans

 

March 31 ~ Lent 4

• For the clergy and people of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Clinton

 

April

 

April 7 ~ Lent 5

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

 

April 14 ~ Palm Sunday

• For the clergy and people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Morgan City

 

April 21 ~ Easter Sunday

• For the clergy and people of Grace Episcopal Church, Hammond
• For the Environmental Commission and for all those who care for God’s creation.

 

April 28 ~ Easter 2

• For the clergy and people of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Paradis
• For the ministry of the staff and volunteers who attend to the administrative needs of our church.
• For seafarers and those who make their living from the earth and from the sea.

 

May

 

May 5 ~ Easter 3

• 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 12 ~ Easter 4

• 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 on Deacons and for the deacons of the Church.
• For the Episcopal Church Women and for the women of the Church.

 

May 19 ~ Easter 5

• 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

 

May 26 ~ Easter 6

• For the clergy and people of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kenner
• For Memorial Day as we remember all who have died in the service of their country.

 

 

June

 

June 2 ~ Easter 7

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

 

June 9 ~ Day of Pentecost

• For the clergy and people of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, La Place
• For the LGBTQ and Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and for all those who fight for equality.

 

June 16 ~ Trinity Sunday

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

 

June 23 ~ Pentecost 2

• For the clergy and people of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Mandeville
• For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Michael’s Preschool, Mandeville
• For the Young Adult Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and for all those who help our young adults along their spiritual journeys.

 

June 30 ~ Pentecost 3

• For the clergy and people of Church of the Annunciation, New Orleans
• For our nation on our upcoming Independence Day.

 

 

July

 

July 7 ~ Pentecost 4

• For the clergy and people of Chapel of the Holy Spirit, New Orleans
• For the Disciplinary Board.

 

July 14 ~ Pentecost 5

• For the clergy and people of St. Paul’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New Roads

 

July 21 ~ Pentecost 6

• For the clergy and people of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Paradis

 

July 28 ~ Pentecost 7

• For the Youth Leadership Commission and for those who shape the spiritual wellbeing of the children of the Church

 

 

August

 

August 4 ~ Pentecost 8

• For the clergy and people of Holy Communion, Plaquemine
• For the Chaplains in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
• For the College Ministry and for all those seeking to further their education.

 

August 11 ~ Pentecost 9

• For the clergy and people of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Harvey
• For the clergy and people of Church of the Transfiguration, Angola
• For the clergy and people of  St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Morganza

 

August 18 ~ Pentecost 10

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

 

August 25 ~ Pentecost 11

• 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 1 ~ Pentecost 12

• 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 8 ~ Pentecost 13

• For the clergy and people of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Innis
• For the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

 

September 15 ~ Pentecost 14

• For the clergy and people of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Thibodaux
• 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 22 ~ Pentecost 15

• 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

 

September 29 ~ Pentecost 16

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

 

October

 

October 6 ~ Pentecost 17

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

 

October 13 ~ Pentecost 18

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

 

October 20 ~ Pentecost 19

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

 

October 27 ~ Pentecost 20

• For the clergy and people of All Saints Episcopal Church, River Ridge
• For the 182^nd Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana

 

November

 

November 3 ~ Pentecost 21

• 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.

 

November 10 ~ Pentecost 22

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

 

November 17 ~ Pentecost 23

• 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

 

November 24~ Last Pentecost ~ Christ the King

• For the clergy and people of St. Patrick’s, Zachary
• For the faculty, staff, and students of St. Patrick’s Day School, Zachary
• For the Officers of the Diocese, Executive Board, Standing Committee, Constitution and Canons Committee.

 

December

 

December 1 ~ Advent 1

• For the Commission on Liturgy and Music, and for all church musicians and choirs.

 

December 8 ~ Advent 2

• For the congregation of All Saints Episcopal Church, Ponchatoula

 

December 15 ~ Advent 3

• For the congregation of Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville
• For the faculty, staff, and students of Grace Episcopal Pre-School, St. Francisville
• For the Deans of the Diocese

 

December 22 ~ Advent 4

• For the congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Slidell
• For the Community Mission Appeal Committee and for all those who go beyond the church doors to be the hands and feet of God in their community.

 

December 29 ~ Christmas 1

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