Holy Week and Easter

Palm Sunday:

Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Adult Education – Lord, Teach Us to Pray – 9:15 a.m.

Holy Monday:

Evening Prayer – 6:00 p.m.

Begin Holy Week by joining us as we read Evening Prayer.

Holy Tuesday:

Fr. Whit will be away for the Mass of Collegiality in the morning.

Evening Prayer – 6:00 p.m.

Holy Wednesday:

Tenebrae – 6:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday:

Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing – 6:00 p.m.

The Maundy Thursday Liturgy is a beautiful service that includes foot washing. Following the Eucharist, we will strip the altar for Good Friday.

Good Friday:

Good Friday Liturgy – Noon

The Good Friday Liturgy remembers the death of our Lord.

Stations of the Cross – 6:00 p.m.

This is a moving service of prayer, reflection and contemplation.

Holy Saturday:

The Great Vigil of Easter - 6:00 p.m.

This is the Church’s ancient first celebration of Easter.

Come and experience this wonderful liturgy with Holy Baptism.

Easter Day:

Easter Day Holy Eucharist – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

A wonderful celebration of our Lord’s resurrection. Come celebrate with us!

Easter Egg Hunt – 9:15 a.m.

Bring your basket and help us search for eggs and prizes! 

L.E.M. Training

A Lay Eucharistic Minister Training Session will be held for all current and new L.E.M.s on April 28, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. This will be a practical and fun orientation to the specifics of serving at St. Alban’s.

Coming Soon to Adult Ed...

Our next Adult Education Class begins on April 22, 2012 at 9:15 in the Conference Room. We will read and discuss Your Bible! The Study Begins.

Your Bible! The Study Begins offers an introduction to the library of books which are the foundation of our faith and provides a refreshing orientation to the Book and opens a door of understanding to all other Bible study.  In seven, sessions, we’ll explore basic issues with contents including:  

1. What Is the Bible?
2. How Did the Bible Come to Be?
3. What is the Old Testament About?
4. What is the New Testament About?
5. How Has the Bible Been Preserved and Handed On?
6. How Shall We Study the Bible?
7. What Is the Place of the Bible in Our Lives?

Mark your calendar and join us!

St. Alban's Alphabet

The letter of the day is "D." Have you seen me around the church anywhere?
A hint is in a link that is very near...

D.O.K. Training

The Daughters of the King will host the last of its Lenten training and spiritual growth classes on Saturday, March 24, 2012, in the Conference Room of the church.

The session will be lead by Deacon Bette and will incorporate both the DOK training and additional study material on prayer. The session begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and a snack and ends at around noon with a light Lenten lunch. Participation in the sessions does not obligate anyone to become a Daughter of the King. All are welcome!

St. Patrick's Day

This Saturday is St. Patrick's Day. His real story is far more interesting that most of what we think we know about him. You can read about Patrick here.

Hardtner Sunday - March 25, 2012

Sunday, March 25, 2012 will be Hardtner Sunday at St. Alban's! Wear your Hardtner “T”shirt to show your support or make a contribution. And as a reminder - if you register for Camp before April 1^st, you can save $20-$40, depending upon the session. It is called the “No Foolin!” discount. Visit www.camphardtner.org or ask Fr. Whit for more information.

New Bishop's Election Information Online

Video interviews and written question and answer information for the seven nominees for the Fourth Bishop of Western Louisiana are available online here - just click the "video interview" or "election committee questions and answers" buttons. Some biographical information about each nominee may be seen by clicking on their name.

The northern Louisiana candidate forum will be held in Ruston at Church of the Redeemer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012. Come and meet all the nominees.

Please review this information and let our delegates know what you think!

Holy Week and Easter

Palm Sunday:

Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Adult Education – Lord, Teach Us to Pray – 9:15 a.m.

Holy Monday:

Evening Prayer – 6:00 p.m.

Begin Holy Week by joining us as we read Evening Prayer.

Holy Tuesday:

Fr. Whit will be away for the Mass of Collegiality in the morning.

Evening Prayer – 6:00 p.m.

Holy Wednesday:

Tenebrae – 6:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday:

Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing – 6:00 p.m.

The Maundy Thursday Liturgy is a beautiful service that includes foot washing. Following the Eucharist, we will strip the altar for Good Friday.

Good Friday:

Good Friday Liturgy – Noon

The Good Friday Liturgy remembers the death of our Lord.

Stations of the Cross – 6:00 p.m.

This is a moving service of prayer, reflection and contemplation.

Holy Saturday:

The Great Vigil of Easter - 6:00 p.m.

This is the Church’s ancient first celebration of Easter.

Come and experience this wonderful liturgy with Holy Baptism.

Easter Day:

Easter Day Holy Eucharist – 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

A wonderful celebration of our Lord’s resurrection. Come celebrate with us!

Easter Egg Hunt – 9:15 a.m.

Bring your basket and help us search for eggs and prizes! 

Please join us and bring a friend!

St. Alban's Alphabet

Today's letter in the St. Alban's alphabet is "C." Can you find it?

Leap Day at St. Alban's

Our deacon, The Rev'd Dr. Bette Jo Kauffman is an avid photographer. She took this photo on Wednesday, February 29 and submitted it as part of Google's Leap Day project. What a beautiful photograph!

Bishop Nominee Videos are Online!

Video interviews of the seven nominees for the Fourth Bishop of Western Louisiana are available online here - just click the "video interview" button. Some written information about each nominee may be seen by clicking on their name.

Please watch these videos and let our delegates and Fr. Whit know what you think!