Sunday, January 11

Sunday, January 11, 2026 - The First Sunday after the Epiphany:
The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, January 11, 2026 - The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 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/1sRyjnxJNEIAi8P9nv--gTq9Z5RNQxbzZ/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

Annual Meeting - January 18

 

Note: This year there will be no potluck lunch following the Annual Meeting. Please join us on January 25 for our January Birthday and Anniversary Potluck Brunch. Please bring something to share

The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Epiphany

The Collect:

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Today is the Epiphany or the manifestation of Christ to the peoples of the earth. The winter solstice was kept on January 6 at some places during the first centuries of the Christian Era. In opposition to pagan festivals, Christians chose this day to celebrate the various manifestations, or "epiphanies," of Jesus' divinity. These showings of his divinity included his birth, the coming of the Magi, his baptism, and the Wedding at Cana where he miraculously changed water into wine. The day was called "The Feast of Lights." Celebration of the Son of God replaced celebration of the sun. Baptisms were done, and a season of preparation was instituted. It was later called Advent.

The solstice was kept on December 25 by the fourth century. Jesus' birth was celebrated on this day in both eastern and western churches. The western church commemorated the coming of the Magi on January 6. The eastern church continued to celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and the Wedding at Cana on January 6. In the east the day was called "Theophany" (manifestation of God).

The coming of the Magi is celebrated on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, in the BCP. The Baptism of our Lord is celebrated on the First Sunday after the Epiphany. *

Join us at St. Alban's tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7 for our 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist. We will use the proper readings for The Epiphany and talk about all it means.

* An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/

The Second Sunday after Christmas Day

Sunday, January 4, 2025 - The Second Sunday after Christmas Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, January 4, 2025 - The Second Sunday after Christmas Day, 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/1FcNHPLxX6DGij3AeEZuymUewjnzndWvB/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

The First Sunday after Christmas Day

Sunday, December 28, 2025 - The First Sunday after Christmas Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 28, 2025 - The First Sunday after Christmas Day, 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/12pioPK8MFjMZMYamUJ6A-Fm5jBo4w6dC/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

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Join us at church or “virtually” as we celebrate The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 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 - Christmas Eve
St. Alban’s - 5:00 p.m. & 10:45 p.m.* (with Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas)
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 5:30 p.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 3:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s - 5:00 p.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/1RNWiRkX3dIVpdEIszVSAHfdUWmqoQE8Q/view?usp=sharing

Holy Eucharist - Christmas Day
St. Alban’s - 10:30 a.m.* (with Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas)
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/11MRd582LojWKXF_YRVpFJ7Q8FdOBuPDA/view?usp=sharing

Merry Christmas - We hope to see you all!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+ and Whit+

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

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 21, 2025, The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 21, 2025, The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A, 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/198-e6NX67nOkRoverKA89cWCYM6-sGKB/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - (en Inglés) - con St. Alban's - 9:30 a.m.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

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

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