The First Sunday of Advent

Join us for worship this Sunday, November 29, 2020, The First Sunday of Advent, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’.

 
Holy Eucharist (Modified Phase II Guidelines)
St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.*
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
 
Oración Vespertina Diaria
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
 
Zoom Compline
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
 
Readings for this Sunday, November 29, 2020, The First Sunday of Advent, Year B, can be found and printed by clicking here - https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Advent/BAdv1_RCL.html
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
 
Art from Clip Art for Year B, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

Spread the Love

 

Zoom (and Facebook Live) Thanksgiving Eve Evening Prayer

Join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, November 25, 2020, for Evening Prayer. Participate via Zoom or watch Live on Facebook. St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’ and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will celebrate and give thanks together with the proper readings for Thanksgiving Day , A Litany of Thanksgiving, and sing-a-long hymns. We hope to “see” you there. 

Zoom Thanksgiving Eve Evening Prayer (or watch Live on Facebook)
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86781577595?pwd=VjNnZTZnUFFadkJPc3VOVTh3K21Idz09
Meeting ID: 867 8157 7595
Passcode: 530
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or  +1 346 248 7799

Thanksgiving Eve

 

Join us at 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, November 25, 2020, for Evening Prayer. Participate via Zoom or watch Live on Facebook. St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’ will celebrate and give thanks together with the proper readings for Thanksgiving Day , A Litany of Thanksgiving, and sing-a-long hymns. We hope to “see” you there.
 
 
Zoom Thanksgiving Eve Evening Prayer (or watch Live on Facebook)
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86781577595?pwd=VjNnZTZnUFFadkJPc3VOVTh3K21Idz09
 
Meeting ID: 867 8157 7595
Passcode: 530
 
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or  +1 346 248 7799

This Sunday - Christ the King

 

Join us for worship this Sunday, November 22, 2020, The Last Sunday after Pentecost – Christ the King, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’.
 
Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.*
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
 
Oración Vespertina Diaria Virtual
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria Virtual a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
 
Zoom Compline
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
 
Readings for this Sunday, November 22, 2020, The Last Sunday after Pentecost – Christ the King, can be found and printed by clicking here - https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp29_RCL.html
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
 
Art from Clip Art for Year A, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project

Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project

Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86781577595?pwd=VjNnZTZnUFFadkJPc3VOVTh3K21Idz09

Meeting ID: 867 8157 7595
Passcode: 530

Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or  +1 346 248 7799

Hurricane Relief for Honduras

Iglesia Episcopal la Esperanza de Familias Unidas collected clothing and shoes for hurricane victims in Honduras. Folks from St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’ helped, and the Vallejo family delivered them to New Orleans for shipping.

Great work all. Thank you!

Sunday, November 15

Join us for worship this Sunday, November 15, 2020, The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas'.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.* 
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.* 
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.

Oración Vespertina Diaria Virtual 
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria Virtual a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.

Zoom Compline
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799

Readings for this Sunday, November 15, 2020, The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost can be found and printed by clicking here - https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp28_RCL.html
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.

Art from Clip Art for Year A, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

Advent Study

 

We will use Living Well Through Advent 2020, Practicing Hope With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind - A Living Compass Seasonal Resource as our Advent study this year.

Designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study, this book provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Advent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Christmas. It includes reflections from: The Rev. Catherine Tyndall Boyd, The Rev. Canon Anita Braden, Robbin Brent, The Rev. Seth Dietrich, The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, The Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski, and The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner. 

Print copies are available at the church, or you can download a pdf version for free at this link - https://shop.livingcompass.org/products/living-well-through-advent-2020-8-5-x-11-pdf-version

Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project

Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86781577595?pwd=VjNnZTZnUFFadkJPc3VOVTh3K21Idz09
Meeting ID: 867 8157 7595
Passcode: 530
or dial in at +1 312 626 6799 or  +1 346 248 7799

Veterans Day

 Veterans Day, November 11, 2020

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women - past and present - of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Clothing & Shoe Collection

St. Alban's and Iglesia Episcopal la Esperanza de Familias Unidas are collecting clothing and shoes for hurricane victims in Honduras. Please bring  lightly used clothing and shoes by the church office this week, and the Vallejo family will deliver them to New Orleans for shipping. Thank you!

Sunday, November 8

 

Join us for worship this Sunday, November 8, 2020, The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas'.

Holy Eucharist

St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.* 

St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*

St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.* 

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.

Oración Vespertina Diaria Virtual 

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria Virtual a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.

Zoom Compline

Sunday, 8:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09

Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528

Passcode: 800

Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799

Readings for this Sunday, November 8, 2020, The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost can be found and printed by clicking here - https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp27_RCL.html

We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.

Art from Clip Art for Year A, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org