Saturday, December 21, 2024

Christmas at St. Thomas' on the Bayou

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Join us for Christmas!

Sunday, December 22

The Fourth Sunday of Advent – Holy Eucharist

11:00 a.m.


Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

Holy Eucharist – 5:00 p.m. 


Wednesday, December 25 -  Christmas Day

Holy Eucharist – 11:00 a.m.

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 22, 2024 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/19zvQ3ckQnvmEP1Hb0qJAWP06PH7wF8Z-/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, December 13, 2024

The Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - The Third Sunday of Advent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 15, 2024 - The Third Sunday of Advent, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17raY7tRXuHRSiqFL5Jjo908174qnbE-e/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Second Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - The Second Sunday of Advent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 8, 2024 - The Second Sunday of Advent, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Sbmn40muDv2MOcyHEehgIqeieYpab9E/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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





Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The Gift of Camp Hardtner!

This Advent & Christmas, I invite you to join me, and everyone who loves Camp Hardtner to Give the Gift of Camp Hardtner! ❤ Use the  QR code below, or click here.


The First Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - The First Sunday of Advent, Year C

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 1, 2024 - The First Sunday of Advent, Year C, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CDi0gU5LyMm4WtvhD2xAlrwf8oQCZki/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Christ the King Sunday

Sunday, November 24, 2024 - The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King: Proper 29

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 24, 2024 - The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King: Proper 29, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10QYPuMPJC2wAPNVg6zp_5qPodsxNBcxk/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Thanksgiving Eve Community Eucharist

 Save the date and join us!


Sunday, November 17

Sunday, November 17, 2024 - The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 17, 2024 - The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QZ87LmpWi6iuLAifOgkNGpdLZtPo4l0a/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Sunday, November 10, 2024

A Day for Remembering Soldiers

Martin of Tours, Bishop, 397

The Collect:

Lord God of hosts, you clothed your servant Martin the soldier with the spirit of sacrifice and set him as a bishop in your church to be a defender of the catholic faith: Give us grace to follow in his holy steps, that, at the last, we may be found clothed with righteousness in the dwellings of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Martin was born around 330 of pagan parents. His father was a soldier, who enlisted Martin in the army at the age of fifteen. One winter day he saw an ill-clad beggar at the gate of the city of Amiens. Martin had no money to give, but he cut his cloak in half and gave half to the beggar. In a dream that night, Martin saw Christ wearing the half-cloak. He had for some time considered becoming a Christian, and this ended his wavering. He was promptly baptized. At the end of his next military campaign, he asked to be released from the army, saying: "Hitherto I have faithfully served Caesar. Let me now serve Christ." He was accused of cowardice, and offered to stand unarmed between the contending armies. He was imprisoned, but released when peace was signed.

He became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers, a chief opponent in the West of the Arians, who denied the full deity of Christ, and who had the favor of the emperor Constantius. Returning to his parents' home in Illyricum (Yugoslavia, approximately), he opposed the Arians with such effectiveness that he was publicly scourged and exiled. He was subsequently driven from Milan, and eventually returned to Gaul. There he founded the first monastery in Gaul, which lasted until the French Revolution.

In 371 he was elected bishop of Tours. His was a mainly pagan diocese, but his instruction and personal manner of life prevailed. In one instance, the pagan priests agreed to fell their idol, a large fir tree, if Martin would stand directly in the path of its fall. He did so, and it missed him very narrowly. When an officer of the Imperial Guard arrived with a batch of prisoners who were to be tortured and executed the next day, Martin intervened and secured their release.

Martin of Tours In the year 384, the heretic (Gnostic) Priscillian and six companions had been condemned to death by the emperor Maximus. The bishops who had found them guilty in the ecclesiastical court pressed for their execution. Martin contended that the secular power had no authority to punish heresy, and that the excommunication by the bishops was an adequate sentence. In this he was upheld by Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. He refused to leave Treves until the emperor promised to reprieve them. No sooner was his back turned than the bishops persuaded the emperor to break his promise; Priscillian and his followers were executed. This was the first time that heresy was punished by death.

Martin was furious, and excommunicated the bishops responsible. But afterwards, he took them back into communion in exchange for a pardon from Maximus for certain men condemned to death, and for the emperor's promise to end the persecution of the remaining Priscillianists. He never felt easy in his mind about this concession, and thereafter avoided assemblies of bishops where he might encounter some of those concerned in this affair. He died on or about 11 November 397 (sources differ) and his shrine at Tours became a sanctuary for those seeking justice.

The Feast of Martin, a soldier who fought bravely and faithfully in the service of an earthly sovereign, and then enlisted in the service of Christ, is also the day of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War. On it we remember those who have risked or lost their lives in what they perceived as the pursuit of justice and peace.*

And finally, of course, Armistice Day, in the U.S. began as a celebration of the end of WWI. But in the wake of even deadlier conflicts, November 11 became a day to honor all military veterans. Veterans Day celebrates all members of the armed forces, men and women - the living and the dead - past and present.

Martin, the patron saint of soldiers, is honored each year on the same day as Veterans Day. The fact that Germany laid down its arms on a day in the Church’s calendar that celebrates a saint who laid down his arms, choosing a life of peace rather than war, may seem like a remarkable coincidence. But the armistice timing was chosen deliberately — scheduled for the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For centuries, St. Martin’s Day (also known as Martinmas) had marked a time of new beginnings in Europe. What better day to mark a new beginning of peace?☩

*The Lectionary, James Kiefer, http://satucket.com/lectionary/Martin_Tours.htm 

☩  Aleteia, https://aleteia.org/2017/11/10/the-liturgical-connection-between-veterans-day-and-st-martins-day/





Friday, November 8, 2024

This Sunday

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 27

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 10, 2024 - The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 27, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2HiPjfArzeDZUzsoewU2sURU8jlrHKg/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

All Saints' Sunday

Sunday, November 3, 2024 - All Saints’ Sunday (All Saints' Day transferred from November 1)

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 3, 2024 - All Saints’ Sunday (All Saints' Day transferred from November 1), at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lsst5Ipy8AvNCyS8Tlyu0g-M2Y1rNd07/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Fall Back!

 

Join the Church on Saturday!

Join us for the Churchwide Virtual Celebration of the Investiture of Episcopal Church's Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe on Saturday, November. 2, 2024 - Roll Call begins at 8:30 a.m. CDT (9:30 ET) and the service itself starts at at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. ET).  



All Saint's Day is Coming

Halloween is just around the corner, which means All Saints Day is as well. Here is a 30 second video to celebrate the day from Friends of the Groom's.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Sunday, October 27

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 27, 2024 - The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist

St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JAs28I_WMaZ5-dI-JQwMqwHJHMNR1by5/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, October 18, 2024

Sunday, October 20

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 20, 2024 - The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hc92DXPX_HtVFtPt4evRqStnKDf32Fwh/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, October 11, 2024

Sunday, October 13

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - The Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 13, 2024 - The Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kIQdYir6IxI0Gn8lQ9oG3xu0A0YHiule/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, October 4, 2024

Sunday, October 6

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 22

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 6, 2024 - The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 22, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FIRwT3WWBtcOmltUyQFf9zU8LNABgBWT/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Sunday, September 29

Sunday, September 29, 2024 - The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 21

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, September 29, 2024 - The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 21, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Morning Prayer
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4P41hUoUPKnGSzJK-ixNMgdCQ2xXmLo/view?usp=sharing
Download an English pdf of the Morning Prayer leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E8z-OCG2-BpfYGtu2oLTXcw0yYWmy-im/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, September 13, 2024

Sunday, September 15

Sunday, September 15, 2024
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, September 15, 2024 - The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bp6uGpsH6DboMo9xGnSeqi_OQQ4PMVt2/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, September 6, 2024

Sunday, September 8

Sunday, September 8, 2024
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, September 8, 2024 - The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - Morning Prayer - Fr. Rob is away - 11:00 a.m.

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KXaqNhCIbg-e2HZxTDxlYL9qczeweO-/view?usp=sharing

Oración Vespertina Diaria
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. vía Zoom.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, August 30, 2024

September 1

Sunday, September 1, 2024 - The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 17
and Labor Day Weekend

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, September 1, 2024 - The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 17, and Labor Day Weekend, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m. *

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ryfl6QPSc1g7sY4R3um4pQcCpjp_GFh/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday! Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Labor Day Week End

Labor Day

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Some of the most beautiful  prayers in The Book of Common Prayer are about labor, vocation, and our dependence on one another.

For example:

The Collect for Labor Day, BCP 261

Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

And this one from An Order for Compline, BCP 134 (bed-time prayers):

O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other's toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Work becomes “vocation” when it is done with a sense of higher purpose. Work isn’t simply toil when it is done from the heart - when it is done with love. We call such meaningful work “a labor of love.” A job done with love becomes a vocation, and a true labor of love!

Thursday, August 29, 2024

A Full-Hearted Life

Bishop Jake's new book, A Full-Hearted Life: Following Jesus in a Secular Age, comes out December 3. Here’s what one reader said about it:

“In this winsome and accessible book, Jake Owensby reminds us that when we follow Jesus authentically and courageously, we can create profound change in ourselves, our families, and our communities. Readers will be captivated by his philosophical clarity and down-to-earth storytelling that convey a profound understanding of what it means to live a Christian life rooted in conversion. This quietly powerful volume is an invaluable guide for Christians struggling to withstand the seismic changes in the church and the world that are facing us all.”

The Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe, 
28th Presiding Bishop-Elect of the Episcopal Church

Monday, August 26, 2024

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Visit



















Full details and how to register for the dinner are on the Diocesan Website - click here.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Tomorrow!

Sunday, August 25, 2024
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 16

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, August 25, 2024 - The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 16, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. with Bishop Jake Owensby & Baptism*
    joined by Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m. *

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1goLUKCAUjqwQOgA_K72tvaO9I8qYcwth/view?usp=sharing

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Ultreya Tomorrow!

Cursillo Ultreya will be this Sunday, August 25, at St. Alban’s in Monroe at 3:00 p.m. in McLean Hall. St. Alban’s is providing snacks; Nancy Farley is planning our program component. We will have announcements from the Secretariat from John Posey.

Please make every effort to be with us for songs, information, and inspiration!

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Sunday, August 18

Sunday, August 18, 2024
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, August 18, 2024 - The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Jake Owensby & Confirmation*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/103N39zlYqVDSP9MzY1ctx13eB7AuQ1UI/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, August 2, 2024

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Sunday, August 4, 2024 - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 13

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, August 4, 2024 - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 13, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CQYBwq_92Hy3IktF4Rkg_Wqy2HsLI7MS/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, July 26, 2024

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 12

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 28, 2024 - The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 12, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Morning Prayer
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. * - Father Whit is away at Camp Hardtner for Camp Able

Holy Eucharist
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.♰
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.♰

* This liturgy is NOT Live-Streamed - Join us next Sunday!
♰ These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1APHe71Jw8w8Q4rehMCeYX02julhQmTro/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, July 19, 2024

Sunday, July 21

Sunday, July 21, 2024 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 21, 2024 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18db7AzPOvlAWD1Oums9CqgR49wvMZMXH/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m.en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Saturday, July 13, 2024

A Call to Prayer

Like many of you, we have just learned of the shooting at a campaign event for Former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. As followers of Jesus, we are are called not to hatred, or violence, but to love, and peace. Please join us in our prayers for Donald, his family, and his supporters. We pray for the safety of all those in, or running for all public office, and for peace, and civic harmony in our nation. Pray also for our all in our country in these troubling, uncertain, and turbulent times; that love might overcome estrangement.

Sunday, July 14

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 14, 2024 - The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16RI6-S6GroNjRZKocVYHg_MaXbpxf3Vw/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m.en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Sunday, July 7

Sunday, July 7, 2024 - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 7, 2024 - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15i0O-tvEc7Y_JQgmdLLdtYGBcFgm7cI6/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m.en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Sunday, June 30

Sunday, June 30 - The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 8

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 30 - The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 8, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1235t9T5QW8FMk734DDhx0osVUU4wtdWC/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m.en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Saturday, June 22, 2024

81st General Convention News

 
Click here for General Convention News!

Sunday, June 23

Sunday, June 23 - The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 7

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 23 - The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 7, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11z2cHE0E_qttiMLzWPFYhV99AP7NthHy/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
This week Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will join St. Alban’s at 9:30 for Holy Eucharist (in English).

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Happy Father's Day

 

June 16


Sunday, June 16 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 6, and Father’s Day


Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 16 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 6, and Father’s Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, and St. Patrick's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-tvFBDc7JV9XUkTryhcdyvdRaUbzDaKH/view?usp=sharing

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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

Friday, June 7, 2024

Sunday, June 9

Sunday, June 9 - The Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 5

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 9 - The Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 5, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist

St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yMiHdnOR3Ea_EZpuv3KHwT31iV3z6lWB/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m.en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

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