The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 21 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, April 21 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter, 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 - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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/1jIl-mchY-G9i_Oiqz4JpkOtgCrX2hHfn/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 Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 14 - The Third Sunday of Easter

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, April 14 - The Third Sunday of Easter, 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 - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. * - 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/1hBeg9v8DTufHjp8pProCb16imyN2Qb7_/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

The Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 7 - The Second Sunday of Easter

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, April 7 - The Second Sunday of Easter, 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 - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. *
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.* - Bishop Jake Owensby with join us for Confirmation!
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/1faRKRPEBLzUzpynuICLbm7TqYVcYgwec/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

Join Us!

Good Friday - Viernes Santo

Good Friday Liturgy – Noon (en inglés)

The Good Friday Liturgy remembers the death of our Lord.

Good Friday Liturgy – 6:00 p.m. (en inglés )

The Way of the Cross y El Via Crucis (bilingüe) – following (siguiendo)

Holy Saturday - Sábado Santo

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

at Grace Episcopal (en inglés)

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

Come and experience this wonderful liturgy! Please join us!

Easter Day - Dia de Pascua

Holy Eucharist – 8:30 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt - Buscar Huevos de Pascua – 9:15 a.m.

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

Holy Eucharist - 10:30 a.m.

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

Please join us and bring your friends! 

¡Por favor, únase a nosotros y trae a tus amigos y amigas!

The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day

Sunday, March 31 - The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, March 31 - The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter 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 - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. * with 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/1edjrjVoCVsa2BP1HSXlIqltPwzwx8ZQZ/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

Presiding Bishop Curry's Easter Message

Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 24, 2024 - The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, March 24, 2024 - The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, 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 - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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/1dWYxQ_C1N54QwggNf7g-5ZFD3H8hPY9o/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

Holy Week and Easter at St. Alban's

 

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 17, 2024 - The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, March 17, 2024 - The Fifth Sunday in Lent, 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 - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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/1bc6JZ4Lu_21AP4ofc77AI8-Nmz8NnhhV/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

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 10, 2024 - The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, March 10, 2024 - The Fourth Sunday in Lent, 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 - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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_SbK-NYOibF5vnJEXSFnTNJ7CL3Bl0Hp/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

This Saturday Night...

 

The Third Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 3, 2024 - The Third Sunday in Lent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, March 3, 2024 - The Third Sunday in Lent, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, 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 - 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/1ZFZjX0PxZy6MdX5j3hRTsGgadcW1KxUL/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFZjX0PxZy6MdX5j3hRTsGgadcW1KxUL/view?usp=sharing
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

The Second Sunday in Lent

Sunday, February 25, 2024 - The Second Sunday in Lent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this February 25, 2024 - The Second Sunday in Lent,at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, 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 - 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/1XPGDw-FxyGMDBx_nw53bjqcLXR61fELL/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

The First Sunday in Lent

Sunday, February 18, 2024 - The First Sunday in Lent

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this February 18, 2024 - The First Sunday in Lent, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. *
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

Morning Prayer
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 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/1Uibm23G2D9inpM0tmnvgJmm6D_FDV8dL/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

Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and Lent

 

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, February 11 - The Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, February 11 - The Last Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, and St. Patrick's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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/1QHDAxIAb1BbYZjLwthBsJWNrJIj-zJA0/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

Two Training Times - This Weekend

 

February 4

Sunday, February 4 - The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, February 4 - The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, and St. Patrick's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. * - NEW - Coffee Hour between services!
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/1N8E0vVFU2mghpMlpgfYy6PjRNZ6wL7AQ/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

The Presentation

The Presentation of our Lord - February 2

More information about The Presentation and a bit of fun follows:

The Collect:

Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

You may hear today called The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, or The Feast of the  Purification of the Virgin, or as Candlemas Day. The events commemorated today are recorded in Luke 2:22-39.

Counting forward from December 25 as Day One, we find that Day Forty is the second of February. A Jewish woman is in semi-seclusion for forty days after giving birth to a son, and accordingly it is on February second that we celebrate the coming of Mary and Joseph with the infant Jesus to the Temple at Jerusalem to offer sacrifice on behalf of Mary to mark the end of her seclusion (see Le 12:1-8), and to ransom or redeem (buy back) Jesus as a first-born male (see Ex 13:11-13; 22:29; Nu 18:15-16; Dt 15:19). As they did so, they were greeted by the aged Simeon. In a Sunday-School pageant the author James Kiefer once saw, the narrator said, "And now Simeon bursts into a spontaneous song of praise, assisted by the Temple Choir." His song, called the Nunc Dimittis, has always had a prominent role in Christian worship. It is usually rendered in verse and is often set to music. Here is an example that is a bit different from the one used in The Book of Common Prayer:

Lord God, thou now hast set thy servant free,
to part in peace according to thy word.
Mine eyes have seen the Savior, Christ the Lord
prepared by thee for all the worlds to see;
to shine on nations lost in darkest night,
the glory of thy people, and their light.

Because an old reading for this festival contains the line (Zephaniah 1:12), "I will search Jerusalem with candles," the day is also known as Candlemas, and sometimes observed with a candle-lit procession. 

On the other hand, today is also Groundhog Day. If the groundhog (or woodchuck, a kind of marmot, which burrows and hibernates) sees its shadow on February 2, there will be six more weeks of winter. This is strictly a secular holiday, brought to the United States and Canada by German immigrants. 

Editor’s Note: Images for the two days can be strikingly similar. *

* The Lectionary, James Kiefer, http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Purification.htm - modified.

UPDATE: Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow today - predicting an early spring!

Worship & Annual Meeting this Sunday

Sunday, January 28 - The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, January 28 - The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, and St. Patrick's. 

Holy Eucharist

St. Alban’s - 10:30 a.m. only * - Annual Meeting follows

St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.* - Annual Meeting follows

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/1LVw4JxBXXEakEXMJ5Vy5ufcB9ZUWfyGR/view?usp=sharing    

Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will join St. Alban’s for Holy Eucharist at 10:30 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

Annual Meeting Reminder!

 

A Case for Love

A Case for Love, a feature-length documentary inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message of love, will premiere in theaters on January 23. The film, which includes interviews with Curry and other public figures, as well as individual stories and more, was produced by Grace-Based Films, a nonprofit movie company led by Episcopalians.

A Case for Love will be shown at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on January 23—one day only—at Cinemark Tinseltown 17-West Monroe.

Sunday - The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, January 21 - The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, January 21 - The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, and St. Patrick's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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/1JSdRm6VUyzA7jCIdgp_aUxG6P2CR7R1r/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

No Church Today - January 17, 2024

Because the road conditions are uncertain, there will be no 12:10 or 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist at St. Alban's today. Be safe! Stay warm!

2024 Annual Meeting

 

Sunday, January 14

Sunday, January 14 - The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, January 14 - The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, and St. Patrick's.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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/1HlQIlh_og_21Uu7s9qW3QGgBmvJNPX-p/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

Tomorrow

Sunday, January 7 - The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, January 7 - 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, and St. Patrick's.

Holy Eucharist

St. Alban’s - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 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/1ET6Q0q0edyTIPlVyNQisNhhteAyDQWa8/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