Friday, December 29, 2023

Last Sunday of 2023

Sunday, December 31 - The First Sunday after Christmas Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 31 - The First Sunday after Christmas Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1C9CNpEeP89ltNygYKMcnEDta0MPtcTJ4/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

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, December 24, 2023

More, Tis the Season!

Sunday, December 24 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent, & Christmas Eve,
Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday Morning, December 24 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist - Advent 4
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.* (with Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas)
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1BRWkwOXNAbuOvraxOBrmugmwTKLISqqj/view?usp=sharing

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday Evening, December 24 - The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Eve, at St. Alban’s, and St. Thomas’ on the Bayou.

Holy Eucharist - Christmas Eve
St. Alban’s - 5:30 p.m. & 10:45 p.m.* (with Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas)
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 5:50 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/1B_mtp8yJKT5a65zFAggiWFcyi9yK2e0y/view?usp=sharing

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Monday, December 25 - The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

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.*
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/1B_sqmSkGe_7F0J9VvdHoHr6EjHa2myEP/view?usp=sharing

We hope to see you all!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+ and Whit+

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

Tis the Season!

 

Monday, December 18, 2023

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Christmas Message for 2023.

The following is a transcript of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s recorded Christmas message for 2023.



Hello to my family of faith in The Episcopal Church, and to all of our ecumenical and interfaith friends, and to all people of love and goodwill.

I want to first thank you all for your prayers and well wishes this year as I have weathered some health issues. Please know that I’m doing well, following the doctor’s orders.

I’m also ever more aware of the power of the messages of Advent to watch, to wait, and to listen to the pregnant voice of silence, as one version of the Bible says. And out of that watching, waiting, and listening, following the way of Jesus of Nazareth and his way of love, the Spirit of God being our helper.

So please allow me to offer a reading from the Gospel according to Luke. You know it well. The deep truth embedded in it, simple story of the birth of a baby. That deep truth has long given me strength for these 70 years, strength that I often did not have on my own. For some, it may seem fanciful, but in its own way, it points to what the Bible calls hope beyond hope. It reads:

While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to deliver her child. She gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the guest room. Now in that same region, there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people: To you is born this day in the city of David, a savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: You will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

The message of the angel is as scandalous and striking now as it was then. For in it is embedded God’s message in the death and resurrection of Jesus: to trust and believe in the invincibility of the good in spite of the titanic reality of evil, because God is good all the time. To trust and believe in the enduring power of love, of truth, of the good, and of justice when the reality of the opposite seems so prodigious.

To trust and believe in the enduring power of love, justice, kindness, and compassion, all because God is love and the author of all that is true, noble, and just. “Do not be afraid,” the Scripture says, “for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: To you is born this day in the city of David, a savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: You will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”

Lord, we pray, give us this sign anew. Give us the lowly, the tired, those of high estate and low, and those of no estate. Church folk, those who haven’t stepped through the red doors for years or ever, give us all a sign. Give us the working, the watching, the weeping. Give us that sign anew; as you did in the first century, so now in the 21st. Give us the expected, the faithful, the passionate, the undeserving; give us a sign.

“The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people: To you is born this day in the city of David, a savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’”

On behalf of the entire Episcopal Church, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a joyous new year.

God love you. God bless you. May God hold us all in those almighty hands of love. Merry Christmas.

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church

Friday, December 15, 2023

The Third Sunday of Advent











Sunday, December 17 - The Third Sunday of Advent, Year B

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 17 - The Third Sunday of Advent, Year B, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/19H2ImN1VnBaOVhBt4PJ52SE3KQosHXxL/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

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 9, 2023

Second Sunday of Advent














Sunday, December 10 - The Second Sunday of Advent, Year B

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 10 - The Second Sunday of Advent, Year B, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/17r-qiPz7aaS3C9DXquDWeqrNHTTaYF0O/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

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 1, 2023

Advent!


Sunday, December 3 - The First Sunday of Advent, Year B

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, December 3 - The First Sunday of Advent, Year B, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/16KN4Wnv6AKI3ZlhRPhRZ9kqic2Vwax2R/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

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, November 24, 2023

Christ the King Sunday

Sunday, November 26 - The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, Proper 29

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 26 - The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, Proper 29, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/15cC2r94W9-mhb6rmbVscrDZinHTF7lYF/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

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 19, 2023

Simple Giving



Dear Friends of St Alban’s Church,


We find ourselves, once again, in the season of giving thanks! As we focus on the ways we are blessed - we think about all we have, want to share, and how, and where we choose to give in gratitude.

Please follow this link to learn more...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BSEx3kvJDDj0F9Jw3nmu01wadQFfxPK/view?usp=sharing 

Saturday, November 18, 2023

From Bishop Jake...

From our Bishop - While you are there, sign up for free to receive posts Bishop Jake's new blog called "The Woodlands" at JAKEOWENSBY.SUBSTACK.COM Click below for Love's Labor.



Friday, November 17, 2023

This Sunday



Sunday, November 19 - The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 19 - The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/14lssarQi8EJvDne2B5i34hzuo0jyUACd/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+ and Whit+

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

Giving Electronically with Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly Giving is an easy-to-use platform that will allow you to give online, on your phone. You can make both one-time and recurring gifts, give with a credit/debit card or ACH transaction, and even Cover the Fees (which will help your gift go even farther!)

Here’s how to give to St. Alban's with Tithe.ly.

Use the link on the sidebar, or click here to give via the web, or give on the Tithe.ly Mobile App by downloading the app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Once you open the app, or the web site, select our church, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Monroe, LA, and follow the steps below.

Since this is your first time giving with Tithe.ly, you will be prompted to create an account that you can use for all future gifts. You will also need to add your credit/debit card or ACH/banking info.

Once your account has been created, you won’t need to enter your personal or payment information. Just enter your PIN and give!

To make this process even easier, you can also set up a recurring gift that will automate your regular giving.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Thanksgiving Eve

All are welcome to join the communities of Grace, St. Alban's, St. Patrick's, St. Thomas' on the Bayou, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas for Holy Eucharist.



Saturday, November 11, 2023

Tomorrow!



Sunday, November 12 - The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 27

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 12 - The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 27, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 10:30 a.m.*, One service only, followed by the Fall Parish Hall Picnic
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/12rfYk_upi1-qQ9ifxnOr8l76RqjR3-zG/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Únase a nosotros en St. Alban's a las 10:30 a. m. - quédese para el picnic del salón parroquial de otoño.

and in the afternoon…

Choral Evensong
Church of the Redeemer, Ruston - 504 Tech Drive, 4:00 p.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

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

This Sunday!


Veterans Day

Veterans Day, November 11, 2023 - Día de los Veteranos -11 noviembre 2023

















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.

Dios Todopoderoso, encomendamos a tu amable cuidado y a mantener a todos los hombres y mujeres, pasados y presentes, de nuestras fuerzas armadas en casa y en el extranjero. Defiéndelos día a día con tu gracia celestial; fortalécelos en sus pruebas y tentaciones; dales valor para afrontar los peligros que los acechan; y dales un sentido de tu presencia permanente dondequiera que se encuentren; través de Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

Friday, November 3, 2023

All Saints' Sunday


Sunday, November 5 - All Saints’ Sunday

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, November 5 - All Saints’ Sunday, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

REMEMBER that daylight savings time (DST) will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, when clocks will fall back to standard time. Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night!

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/11vjNVtSe8b3mJEKZrtTOcw8bXQM956Hc/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
La Santa Eucaristía - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.
¡Esta es nuestra décima celebración juntos del Día de Todos los Santos y Santas!

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 31, 2023

Fall Back

It's that time again! Across most of the United States, daylight savings time (DST) will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, when clocks will fall back to standard time. Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night!

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Sunday, October 29

Sunday, October 29 - The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 29 - The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist

St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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-n3i82N4FlqiyO-QPt7Fnuc6veWrL53F/view?usp=share_link

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

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, October 21, 2023

Sunday, October 22



Sunday, October 22 - The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 22 - The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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-gO2kokTZiR_C-bhzV6HKJWxIYCm2asS/view?usp=share_link

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances
(from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m. at the Cartagena home.

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 18, 2023

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Bridging the Gap


 









Stream here - http://tinyurl.com/3mk62pmp

Morning Prayer this Sunday at St. Alban's


Sunday, October 15 - The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 15 - The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Morning Prayer
St. Alban’s - 10:30 a.m. (No 8:30 a.m. worship this Sunday)

Holy Eucharist
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1sNfw3WZAQLNrjnUHImAhM52phu7go5ow/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m.
at the Cartagena home.

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, October 7, 2023

Sunday, October 8

Sunday, October 8 - The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 22

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 8 - The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 22, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist

St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1r8xZuh32TMy6zGjKNHgKwcD9Q4JknMim/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m.
at the Cartagena home.

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, October 5, 2023

Mama June Eby











Friends of St. Alban's,

I write to share with you the news that Mama June Eby died peacefully this morning at her home. Details will follow. Until then, please join me in praying for Mama June's children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchild, family, and friends.

Whit+



Saturday, September 30, 2023

Wednesday, October 4


 

October 1


Sunday, October 1 - The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 21

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, October 1 - The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 21, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1qUkP3Xo60hn3ktO0tWpHidscm4_w7GNM/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) - 5:00 p.m.
at the Cartagena home.

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, September 16, 2023

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost



Sunday, September 17 - The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, September 17 - The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1nC9HmU8AilF-fa5YxBLD_lpkgWHDjcD5/view?usp=sharing

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas
Communion under Special Circumstances 
(from the reserve sacrament)
at the Cartagena home.

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, September 9, 2023

Sunday!


Sunday, September 10 - The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, September 10 - The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1mM2sQCjOr8E-EFfihvsYC9f6_ZZgSNnz/view?usp=sharing

Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament)
at the Cartagena home.

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 1, 2023

Labor Day Weekend

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!

Saturday, August 19, 2023

This Sunday



Sunday, August 20 - The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, August 20 - The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1jeVSW32LJI7sIGdkRyKXIwedj9_1KR5G/view?usp=sharing

Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament) 
at the Cartagena home.

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 11, 2023

Sunday, August 13



Sunday, August 13 - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 14

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, August 13 - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 14, at St. Alban’s joined by Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 10:30 a.m. * - with Bishop Jake Owensby & 
    Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1iYswmbQYGZdbGaGHlkmdsvtCB2DwNbMy/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


Bishop Jake Visits this Sunday


Bishop Jake Visits this Sunday

Join us this Sunday, August 13. as we celebrate The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, and a visit from Bishop Jake Owensby, along with the people of Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas. 


We'll have Holy Eucharist with the Bishop at 10:30 a.m.
Note: There will be no 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

El Obispo Jake Visita este Domingo

Únase a nosotros este domingo 13 de agosto mientras celebramos el undécimo domingo después de Pentecostés y una visita del obispo Jake Owensby junto con la gente de la Iglesia Episcopal de St. Alban.

Tendremos la Sagrada Eucaristía con el Obispo a las 10:30 a. m. en inglés
Nota: No habrá Santa Eucaristía de 8:30 a.m. o la Eucaristía habitual es español a las 5:00 p.m.

Photo from sonc.com - Foto de sonc.com

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Transfiguration



Sunday, August 6 - The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, August 6 - The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1gulSKSCGvvwQTdQD8_OsZSTrNc8alQqM/view?usp=sharing

Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament)
at the Cartagena home.

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 29, 2023

Sunday, July 30



Sunday, July 30 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 30 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist

St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 a.m.*
St. Patrick’s – 11:00 a.m.*

Morning Prayer

St. Alban’s - 10:30 a.m., only - With Lida McGivern - Father Whit is away at Camp Able.

* 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/1fdjJN3Dr4Cm3yJZpEi_IIpWNr_yF7fYn/view?usp=sharing

Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament)
at the Cartagena home.

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 15, 2023

Sunday, July 16 - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost



Sunday, July 16 - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 16 - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, and St. Patrick 's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1c9iTH9gk6clzRwhUxv-G8G1qpoLZrqeY/view?usp=sharing

Communion under Special Circumstances (from the reserve sacrament)
at the Cartagena home.

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 24, 2023

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost



Sunday, June 25 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 25 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, and St. Patrick’s, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1XXFLlB7FkRK8RsWhARyMST9VDAZ6AgQi/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.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


Saturday, June 17, 2023

The Third Sunday after Pentecost, Father's Day, & Refugee Sunday


















Sunday, June 18 - The Third Sunday after Pentecost

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 18 - The Third Sunday after Pentecost, Father’s Day and Refugee Sunday, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, and St. Patrick’s.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1bri7eDuzzXF6qxCqFf0a04Jw9hsNXXSC/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


Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Second Sunday after Pentecost


Sunday, June 11 - The Second Sunday after Pentecost

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 11 - The Second Sunday after Pentecost, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, St. Patrick’s, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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-GJ64SKOQvsmOib9qEpbslkNIgZUbxnU/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.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

Saturday, June 3, 2023

The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday


 









Sunday, June 4 - The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 4 - The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, St. Patrick’s, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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/1b644rnJUk8Dlm9oreO9jcUCo1fD9F1mz/view?usp=sharing

Oración Vespertina Diaria
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 4:00 p.m. en 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, May 20, 2023

The Seventh Sunday of Easter



Sunday, May 21, 2023 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 21, 2023 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, St. Patrick’s, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 10:00 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_SG_bm09j6zsCAyJK0KPOiSmv32VJBxD/view?usp=share_link

No Santa Eucaristía esta semana - Servicio de oración y unción de enfermos con José Cartagena.

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 2:30 p.m. Comuníquese con los Stodghill para obtener más información.

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, May 18, 2023

Ascension Day Holy Eucharist


Ascension Day

Today is Ascension Day. We remember that the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11, Mk 16:19). The Ascension marks the conclusion of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. It is the final elevation of his human nature to divine glory and the near presence of God.

Join us tonight for 

Ascension Day Holy Eucharist
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
 
The Collect:

Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Acts 1:1-11

In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Sunday, May 14, 2023

May 14

Happy Mother's Day!












Christ: The Mother Hen, by Kelly Latimore April 21, 2022. "I have often felt that we don't use the metaphor of Christ as Mother Hen enough. Drawn from Christ's own words in Matthew's gospel, It was about time to paint an icon of it."
Metaphor is the only possible language available to religion because it alone is honest about Mystery. The underlying messages that different religions and denominations use are often in strong agreement, but they use different images to communicate their own experience of union with God." ~Richard Rohr
Prints and the Original Icon are available here - https://kellylatimoreicons.com/products/christ-the-mother-hen