2018 Cycle of Prayer of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

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