October 2013 Edition of The Banner, Calendar and Rota

On the sidebar to the right, you can find links to pdf copies of St. Alban’s current editions of The Banner, Calendar and Rota for October 2013 (and older editions). You can read them on your computer or print them for yourself. Enjoy!

Remember that if you want to receive these publication by U.S. Mail - just let us know! 

St. Thomas' "Back to the Bayou B.B.Q."

St. Thomas’ “Back to the Bayou B.B.Q” will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and features the Back Pew Pickers, cake walks and games. Adults $10, Kids $5

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is located at 3706 Bon Aire Drive, near the ULM campus.

Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals 

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., we will bless all the animals of St. Alban’s.  This is two days before the day when the church remembers Francis of Assisi.

We will meet in the circle drive in front of the church. Bring your dog, cat, hamster, goldfish – whatever!

You can stay in your car or stand in the driveway. You can have your pet in a kennel or on a leash. Come as you are. Come rain or shine. The Blessing of the Animals will go on!

Spiritual Formation Retreat

Your life matters on an infinite and eternal scale. 

Diocesan Spiritual Formation Retreat: 

Connecting the Dots with Bishop Jake Owensby 

November 8 - 10 Hardtner Camp and Conference 

Bishop Jake Owensby is our guide to an understanding of Christian Hope. Save the date and watch for further details. 

Joy in the Journey

The Commission on Addiction and Recovery, Episcopal Diocese of  

Western Louisiana, presents its twenty-third Recovery Retreat.

Joy in the Journey

   

Friday September 27, 2013, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday September 29, 2013, Noon The Hardtner Camp and Conference Center, Pollock, LA   

Featuring internationally known Retreat Master Father Tom W., S.J.

Father Tom W., S.J. travels around the world spreading the good news about Spirituality and Recovery. Father W will be departing immediately after our "Joy in the Journey'' Recovery Retreat to conduct retreats in Asia. He has been involved with people in twelve-step programs since 1976. A former director of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and a teacher, he has degrees in counseling, education and theology.

Total cost of the Retreat is $115.00 per person.
Click here to download a Joy in the Journey registration form

Canon Richard Norman

The Rev. Canon Richard Hudson Norman, Jr. has accepted the call to become rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe.

Father Norman grew up in Alexandria, LA, and was confirmed at St. Timothy's, Alexandria. A graduate of LSU, he attended General Theological Seminary in New York City and was ordained a deacon by Bishop Robert J. Hargrove at St. Mark's Cathedral in 1992 and priest at St. Timothy's, Alexandria in 1993. He has served several churches in the United States and Europe and most recently as senior canon at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Father Norman is married to Adrienne McKee (a New Zealander who works in finance). The Normans have two children: Hudson, 11, and Oliva, 9,
   
Father Norman's ministry will begin at Grace on the first day of Advent, December 1, 2013. He and his family are excited about returning to Louisiana.

Please pray for Canon Norman as he and his family begin their transition to Monroe.

Bishop Jake on Love, Part Five

Another great video from Bishop Jake on the subject of love. Take some time to watch and think about his thoughts...