Sunday, July 21

Sunday, July 21, 2024 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 21, 2024 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11, 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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18db7AzPOvlAWD1Oums9CqgR49wvMZMXH/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

Saturday, July 24

 

A Call to Prayer

Like many of you, Dawnell and I have just learned of the shooting at a campaign event for Former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. As followers of Jesus, we are are called not to hatred, or violence, but to love, and peace. Please join us in our prayers for Donald, his family, and his supporters. We pray for the safety of all those in, or running for all public office, and for peace, and civic harmony in our nation. Pray also for our all in our country in these troubling, uncertain,

and turbulent times; that love might overcome estrangement.

Sunday, July 14

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 14, 2024 - The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10, 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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16RI6-S6GroNjRZKocVYHg_MaXbpxf3Vw/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

Sunday, July 7

Sunday, July 7, 2024 - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 7, 2024 - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9, 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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15i0O-tvEc7Y_JQgmdLLdtYGBcFgm7cI6/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

Sunday, June 30

Sunday, June 30 - The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 8

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 30 - The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 8, 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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1235t9T5QW8FMk734DDhx0osVUU4wtdWC/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

81st General Convention News

 
Click here for General Convention News!

Sunday, June 23

Sunday, June 23 - The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 7

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 23 - The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 7, 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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11z2cHE0E_qttiMLzWPFYhV99AP7NthHy/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
This week Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas will join St. Alban’s at 9:30 for Holy Eucharist (in English).

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

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

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

Juneteenth - June 19

Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

Join us for Holy Eucharist today at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Monroe, Louisiana - 12:10 p.m. to learn more about Juneteenth and today's saint - Adelaide Teague Case, Educator.

Father's Day - Día del Padre

 

June 16

Sunday, June 16 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 6, and Father’s Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 16 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 6, and Father’s Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, and St. Patrick's.

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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-tvFBDc7JV9XUkTryhcdyvdRaUbzDaKH/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

For Camp Hardtner!

 

Sunday, June 9

Sunday, June 9 - The Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 5

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 9 - The Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 5, 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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yMiHdnOR3Ea_EZpuv3KHwT31iV3z6lWB/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

It is Summer!

 

Sunday, June 2 - NEW Time!

Sunday, June 2 - The Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 4

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 2 - The Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 4, 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 leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w46I7HgQ5x-AszX_dSxnCSnaK5wbuzOn/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

Summer

 

Sunday, May 26

Sunday, May 26 - The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 26 - The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, and Memorial Day Weekend, 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/1rqthXtYZKFtQeJHdyzo7T_jU-9-TZe9d/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

St. Alban's Alphabet

 

Sunday, May 19

Sunday, May 19, is The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday. It is the day that we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church. St. Aban's will join Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas, St. Patrick's, and Grace Episcopal, at Grace Episcopal, 405 Glenmar Avenue, to celebrate Pentecost with Holy Eucharist at 10:15 a.m. Following the Eucharist will be the First Great Episcopal Pentecost Picnic! See previous post. 

Be sure to wear red and comfortable picnic attire to show your Pentecost Spirit!

The Collect of the Day sums it up nicely...

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, May 19

 

Sunday, May 12

Sunday, May 12 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day & Mother’s Day

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 12 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day & Mother’s 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. *
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/1e8XAfXe9dnZSBuuDddXOVo9DnIGSXvek/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

Ascension Day!

 

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.

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.”

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 5 - The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 5 - The Sixth 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/1ldTIfk_TvcqX-o1CHfDODnvzjxieSA1a/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 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 28 - The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Join us at church or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, April 28 - The Fifth 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/1kQXKqtU8i1yuiWL5y42PaUN-YjzBmz9J/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 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