The Cycle of Prayer of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

2021 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 3 ~ Christmas 2

For the clergy and people of

                Church of the Incarnation, Amite

For the clergy and people of

Church of the Transfiguration, Angola

 

January 10 ~ Epiphany 1

For the clergy and people of

                St. Alban’s Chapel, Baton Rouge

For the Racial Reconciliation Commission, for the Union of Black Episcopalians, for all ministries of racial reconciliation and racial justice.

 

January 17 ~ Epiphany 2

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

January 24 ~ Epiphany 3

For the clergy and people of

                Chapel of the Holy Comforter, New Orleans

For the ministry of the staff and volunteers who attend to the administrative needs of our church.

 

January 31 ~ Epiphany 4

For the clergy and people of

                St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge

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

 

February

 

February 7 ~ Epiphany 5

For the clergy and people of

                St. George’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans

 

February 14 ~ Last Epiphany

For the clergy and people of

                St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, La Place

For the faculty, staff, and students of

                St. Timothy’s Preschool, La Place

 

February 21 ~ Lent 1

For the clergy and people of

                Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans

 

February 28 ~ Lent 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

 

March

 

March 7 ~ Lent 3

For the clergy and people of

                Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church, New Orleans

For the clergy and people of

                Church of the Annunciation, New Orleans

 

March 14 ~ Lent 4

For the clergy and people of

                Chapel of the Holy Spirit, New Orleans

 

March 21 ~ Lent 5

For the clergy and people of

                St. Andrew’s, Clinton

 

March 28 ~ Palm Sunday

For the clergy and people of

                Trinity Episcopal Church, Morgan City

 

April

 

April 4 ~ Easter Sunday

For the clergy and people of

                St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Mandeville

For the faculty, staff, and students of

                St. Michael’s Preschool, Mandeville

 

April 11 ~ Easter 2

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

For the Environmental Commission and for all those who care for God’s creation.

 

April 18 ~ Easter 3

For the clergy and people of

                Holy Communion, Plaquemine

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.

 

April 25 ~ Easter 4

For the clergy and people of

                St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Bayou du Large (Theriot)

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.

 

May

 

May 2 ~ Easter 5

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 9 ~ Easter 6

For the clergy and people of

                St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Paradis

 

May 16 ~ 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 clergy and people of

                St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Morganza

For Memorial Day as we remember all who have died in the service of their country.

For the Episcopal Church Women and for the women of the Church.

 

May 23 ~ Day of Pentecost

For the clergy and people of

                St. Paul’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New Roads

 

May 30 ~ Trinity Sunday

For the clergy and people of

                St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Bogalusa

 

June

 

June 6 ~ Pentecost 2

For the clergy and people of

                St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans

For Inclusive Louisiana, the LGBTQ+ Community, Allies and for all those who fight for equality.

 

June 13 ~ Pentecost 3

For the clergy and people of

                All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Ponchatoula

For the Men of the Church.

 

June 20 ~ Pentecost 4

For the clergy and people of

                St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Hammond

 

June 27 ~ Pentecost 5

For the clergy and people of

                Church of the Nativity, Rosedale

 

July

 

July 4 ~ Pentecost 6

For our nation on Independence Day.

 

July 11 ~ Pentecost 7

For the clergy and people of

                St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kenner

For the Disciplinary Board.

 

July 18 ~ Pentecost 8

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

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 25 ~ Pentecost 9

For the Chaplains in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

For the College Ministry and for all those seeking to further their education.

 

August

 

August 1 ~ Pentecost 10

For the clergy and people of

                Christ Episcopal Church, Slidell

 

August 8 ~ Pentecost 11

For the clergy and people of

                Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge

For the faculty, staff, and students of

                Trinity Episcopal School, Baton Rouge

 

August 15 ~ Pentecost 12

For the clergy and people of

                St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge

 

August 22 ~ Pentecost 13

For the clergy and people of

                St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Harvey

 

August 29 ~ 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

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

 

September 5 ~ Pentecost 15

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 Education for Ministry and for those who seek a deeper understanding of the Word of God.

 

September 12 ~ Pentecost 16

For the clergy and people of

                St. Francis Episcopal Church, Denham Springs

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 19 ~ Pentecost 17

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 26 ~ Pentecost 18

For the clergy and people of

                St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Innis

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

 

 

October

 

October 3 ~ Pentecost 19

 For the clergy and people of

                St. John’s Episcopal Church, Thibodaux

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 10 ~ Pentecost 20

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

 

October 17 ~ Pentecost 21

For the clergy and people of

                St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans

 

October 24 ~ Pentecost 22

For the clergy and people of

                Christ Episcopal Church, Covington

For the faculty, staff, and students of

                Christ Episcopal School, Covington

 

October 31 ~ Pentecost 23 ~ All Saints Day

For the clergy and people of

                All Saints’ Episcopal Church, River Ridge

For the 184^th Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana

 

November

 

November 7 ~ Pentecost 24

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.

 

November 14 ~ Pentecost 25

For the clergy and people of

                St. Michael’s & All Angels, Baton Rouge

 

November 21 ~ Last Pentecost ~ Christ the King

For the congregation of

                Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville

For the faculty, staff, and students of

                Grace Episcopal Pre-School, St. Francisville

 

November 28 ~ Advent 1

For the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

 

 

December

 

December 5 ~ Advent 2

For the clergy and people of

                St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Franklin

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

 

December 12 ~ Advent 3

For the clergy and people of

                St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans

 

December 19 ~ Advent 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

For the Deans of the Diocese

 

December 26 ~ Christmas 1

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