A Collect for Guidance

A Collect for Guidance is found in Morning Prayer: Rite Two on page 100 of The Book of Common Prayer. 

For Social Service

I love this prayer for the helpers among us. Prayer 22, For Social Service is on page 260 of The Book of Common Prayer.

A Beautiful Prayer

Here is a beautiful prayer from the Order for Evening, page 110.

Good night! Sleep well. See you at church tomorrow.

Sunday Worship

This Sunday, June 28, 2020, St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’, and La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will celebrate Holy Eucharist at our usual times.

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.
La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – 5:00 p.m.

Please enter through the Main Front Doors.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Sunday Night Zoom Compline

Sunday Zoom Compline
Sunday Evening, 8:00 p.m.

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Changes and Chances

Another one of my favorite prayers from Compline.

Let us pray.

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours

of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and

chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Good night! Sleep well.

Keep Watch, Dear Lord

Keep Watch, Dear Lord - One of my favorite prayers for nighttime is found in Compline.

The Nativity of John the Baptist

Today the Church remembers The Nativity of John the Baptist - The Collect of the Day

Virtual V.B.S.

Click here for resources for Virtual V.B.S.

Canticle K, A Song of Our Adoption from Enriching Our Worship 1.

Canticle K, A Song of Our Adoption from Enriching Our Worship 1.

Zoom Evening Prayer

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

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Ordination

Bishop Owensby will ordain The Rev. Deacon Laurent De Prins to the priesthood on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

The liturgy will be live streamed on YouTube and can be viewed by clicking here. 

The Feast of Saint Alban

Today is Monday, June twenty-second – The Feast of Saint Alban, our patron saint. Alban was the first martyr of Britain, and died circa 304.

Happy Anniversary!

One year ago today, the Rev'd Lee Jefferson was ordained a priest at St. Mark's Cathedral in Shreveport. What a full, wonderful, and difficult year of ministry it has been! Join me in thanking God for Lee's ministry. Lee told me yesterday, that he feels like a sophomore now. 🙂

When Love Gets Messy

Bishop Jake reminds us, "Love, real love, risks telling hard truths. Facing hard truths will set us all free. But before truth sets us free, it’s going to make a mess." Click here to read more.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day! - ¡Feliz Día del Padre!

Zoom Compline Sunday Night

Zoom Compline
Sunday Night at 8:00 p.m.

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The Church's Newest Priest

Our prayers are offered at the hour for our friend, brother, and fellow C.D.S.P. graduate,  Andrew Armond, being ordained priest. We like many others are watching the ordination live on YouTube. Andrew serves as Chaplain and Religion Teacher at Episcopal School of Acadiana.

A Psalm of Lament

Today, I read A Psalm of Lament , by Sister Miriam Elizabeth, which I posted earlier. Let us reflect on this psalm today, and lay our burdens at a the foot of the cross tomorrow.

This Sunday, June 21, 2020, is the Third Sunday after Pentecost and Father's Day. St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’, and La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will celebrate Holy Eucharist at our usual times.

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.
La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – 5:00 p.m.

A Psalm of Lament

A Psalm of Lament is from Sr. Miriam Elizabeth, on of the nuns at The Order of Saint Helena, in North Augusta, South Carolina.

A Psalm of Lament From One Woman

Holy God, we cry out as viruses are stealing our breath.
A virus that is new in this age and another that is centuries old –
pustules of infection passed from generation to generation.
The people are brought to their knees as they suffocate.
God, have mercy.

Holy God, we cry out as the contagions of COVID-19
And systemic racism are ravaging lives.
One contagion affects another and many have suffered of body and soul.
I am brought to my knees as I grieve.
God, have mercy.

Holy God, we cry out at generations of systemic injustice.
We confess our privilege and ignorance, our silence and complicity,
Seeking to purge our unwillingness to discern lies from truth.
The people are brought to their knees, sorrow and anger seeking justice.
God, have mercy.

Holy God we cry out “How long?  How many more must die?”
Keening against viruses that are visible and invisible.
In my thirst, I drink my own tears.
I am brought to my knees, unquenched and exhausted.
God, have mercy.

-Sr. Miriam Elizabeth, OSH

What are you lamenting?

The Song of Simeon

The essential evening and nighttime prayer of the church is The Song of Simeon, or Nunc dimittis. It speaks of the ability to die in peace because the hope of seeing the Savior has been fulfilled. This hope is the glory of God’s people, Israel, and is a blessing to all the nations. It is a fulfillment of one of God’s promises to Abraham and Sarah.

A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee

We begin this day with A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee, by Doug Mckelvey. It is available online and can be found in the wonderful book, Every Moment Holy.

Worth a Watch from the Creator of Veggie Tales

Shared by Bishop Jake from Holy Post Podcast - www.holypost.com Bishop Jakes says, "Please watch the brief video by the creator of Veggie Tales. If you think racism is only about your personal attitude about or even your actions toward people of color, this will help you understand systemic racism. Also, if you think the video picks on Republicans early on, just wait. The Democrats get their critical treatment later on. Racism is not about personal prejudice only. Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest.

At Noonday

A collect at noonday from the Book of Common Prayer, page 107.

Canticle D

Canticle D, A Song of the Wilderness comes from Enriching Our Worship 1. Canticle D - A Song of the Wilderness - Isaiah 35:1-7,10

Zoom Evening Prayer

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

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At the Close of Day

These prayers for At the Close of Day are last of the Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families in The Book of Common Prayer. These devotions follow the basic structure of the Daily Office of the Church. At the Close of Day is found on page 140.

In the Early Evening

In the Early Evening - These prayers for In the Early Evening are from Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families in The Book of Common Prayer. These devotions follow the basic structure of the Daily Office of the Church. In the Early Evening is found on page 139.

Holy Eucharist

This Sunday, June 14, 2020, St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’, and La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will celebrate Holy Eucharist at our usual times.

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.
La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – 5:00 p.m.

Please enter through the Main Front Doors.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Zoom Compline

Zoom Compline
Sunday, June 14, 2020 08:00 PM

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At Noon

These prayers for At Noon are from Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families. These devotions follow the basic structure of the Daily Office of the Church. At Noon is found on page 138.

Prayers for Our Community

Tonight, Friday, June 12 at 7:44 p.m., Pastor Vance A. Price, a clergy friend at New Saint James Baptist Church, is calling on people to gather (remaining in their cars) around the Monroe Civic Center fountain, to pray for mental health needs in our community following the murder-suicide of a local mother and her children at the Parkview Apartments.

It is an opportunity for us to gather and pray for all those suffering with mental health issues and despair in these trying times. Please consider joining us there, or to pray with us wherever you are.

A Message in Song for Today

In the Morning

In the Morning - These prayers for In the Morning are from Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families in the Book of Common Prayer. These devotions follow the basic structure of the Daily Office of the Church. In the Morning is found on page 137.

An Evening Prayer

Zoom Compline Tonight

Wednesday Night Zoom Compline
June 10, 2020 08:00 PM Central Time

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Worship Today

Tonight, the Rev'd Lee Jefferson will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m.  at St. Alban's - We will
use the propers for St. Barnabas (who the Church remembers on June 11). The new COVID-19 protocols will be followed regarding masks, communion in one kind, and physical distancing.

The Rev'd Whit Stodghill will be attending the ordination of Ben Nobles (a long-time friend) being held in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Ben will be ordained Deacon. The ordination is being held at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans - where only a very limited number of folks will be physically present. Whit will attend virtually via Facebook.

We will conclude the evening with Compline via Zoom at 8:00 p.m. See this page for the Zoom invitation for Compline.

Night Prayer

This Night Prayer is from the New Zealand Prayer Book.

God is Love

God is Love - When I studied Greek in seminary, we learned by reading the First Letter of John. It is simple, yet profound. 

Here is a portion. 1 John 4:7-21

Trinity Sunday Morning Prayer with Bishop Jake

Morning Prayer with the Bishop on Trinity Sunday. Click here to watch.

Zoom Compline

Zoom Compline
Jun 7, 2020 - Trinity Sunday 08:00 PM Central Time

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Public Worship to Resume

This Sunday, June 7, 2020, Trinity Sunday, St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’, and La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will resume public worship at our usual times.

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.
La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – 5:00 p.m.

Please enter through the Main Front Doors.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Morning Psalm

One of the Psalms traditionally used in the morning is a portion of Psalm 67. This translation is in Enriching Our Worship 1.

Friday Afternoon

A Prayer attributed to St. Francis from The Book of Common Prayer.

Powerful Words

Shared with me on Facebook by my Uncle Jim, who lives in Pensacola, from clergy in Pensacola. Click here to watch.

A Liturgy for a Time of Widespread Suffering

A Liturgy for a Time of Widespread Suffering, by Douglas McKelvey and Ned Bustard - EveryMomentHoly.com/liturgies Used with permission.

Bishop Jake - Stretching Your Faith

Stretching Your Faith (5): Politics and Religion from Bishop Jake - watch now by clicking here.

OOPS!

CORRECTION and UPDATE: At St. Alban’s, those with last names A-J will attend at 8:30, and K-Z will attend 10:30 on June 7 and 21 (was incorrectly shown as the 14th). We will ask A-J to attend 10:30, and K-Z to attend 8:30 church on June 14 and 28.

How to Wear a Mask and Receive Communion

Compline

Compline
Jun 3, 2020 08:00 PM

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Public Worship to Resume

This Sunday, June 7, 2020, Trinity Sunday, St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’, and La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will resume public worship at our usual times.

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.
La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – 5:00 p.m.

Please enter through the Main Front Doors.

It will be so good to see one another again, and to receive Holy Communion, but some things will be different. To help make this new beginning easier, we have prepared a document called, “Worshiping with One Another.” A pdf version is available here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eQ446EPIDPVHJRKGIbBpjUSnHEcbhHb7/view?usp=sharing

We ask that you please read it carefully. If you have any questions, please ask one of the clergy.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

UPDATE: At St. Alban’s, those with last names A-J will attend at 8:30, and K-Z will attend 10:30 on June 7 and 21 (was incorrectly shown as the 14th). We will ask A-J to attend 10:30, and K-Z to attend 8:30 church on June 14 and 28.

Trust in God

Tonight I offer a prayer For Trust in God from the Book of Common Prayer. It from the section for ministration to the sick.