Parish News and Notes

Christian Education Summer 2010

Pre-K through Fifth Grade: Sunday mornings, 10am through to the Peace at the 10:30 service.
Sixth through Twelfth Grades: will be merged with the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), Alternate Tuesdays, 6:00 to 8:00p.m. .
Confirmation Class: Sunday Mornings at 9:30.

EYC website up!

The Episcopal Youth Community website is now online at www.eyc.christchurchslidell.com/ - featuring EYC news, pictures, and a calendar of upcoming events! More to come...

Acolytes Needed!

We are in need of acolytes between the ages of 10 and 18 (and their parants) who are willing to commit to a montly service at 8am or 10:20am. All events are rotaed monthly and your schedule can be accomodated. If interested, please contact the church office by e-mail or phone at 985-643-4531.

Our food bank

is always finding need. Please remember the food bags on your next trip to the grocery store. Christ Church distributes approximately two to three bags of much needed food per week. Monetary donations for the food bank are also appreciated. See the list of contents for the bags.

Don't forget your pledge

when you go out of town this summer! You can mail your pledge to the church office (address at the bottom of our home page ) if you'll be out of town for a few weeks.

John Stevenson

Do you have time to lend a hand? Help Christ Church continue to make a difference in John and Marky Stevenson's lives! If you have a few hours to spare during the week, John conitinues to need daytime companions to lend a hand and make sure that all is well. Please sign up on the volunteer calendar located on the table by the phone in Comfort Hall.

This week at Christ Church

Sat, Jul 31: No Events Scheduled
Sun, Aug 1: Holy Eucharist , Rite I . There is usually organ accompaniment for the hymns and service music, but no choir. The nursery is usually NOT available for this service , 8:00am; The Nursery is open, 9:00 to noon , 9:00am; Training for new and continuing acolytes in the Sanctuary , 9:30am; The Choir practices in the Sanctuary , 9:30am; Holy Eucharist , Rite II . Nursery available , 10:30am; Hospitality Hour Join us following the 10:30 Eucharist for coffee, punch, snacks, and conversation , 11:45am
Mon, Aug 2: No Events Scheduled
Tue, Aug 3: The Men's Club meets monthly in Comfort Hall. Fellowship at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00. Dinner is $5.00. Drinks are $1.00 , 6:30pm
Wed, Aug 4: Bible Study in the Morgan Library , 10:00am; Holy Eucharist , Rite II, in Comfort Hall , 5:30pm; English as a Second Language Classes in Wheeler House , 6:00pm; Choir Rehearsal , in the sanctuary , 7:30pm
Thu, Aug 5: Toastmasters Meeting in Comfort Hall , 7:30pm
Fri, Aug 6: Happening! , for Sr. High students at Trinity, Baton Rouge. Continues through Sunday.
Sat, Aug 7: Meme's Beads , Comfort Hall , 10:00am

Major Events

Wed, Aug 11: Deadline for advance purchase of tickets for the Praise the Son Luau
Sat, Aug 14: Praise The Son Luau , hosted by the Men's Club. The Luau has been great fun the last few summers! This year, we're moving it back a bit to also be a great back-to-school party! , 5:30pm
Wed, Sep 8: The Rt. Rev. Morris Thompson, Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana , will Lay Hands on those Confirming or Reaffirming their Baptismal vows, as well as those being Received into the Episcopal Church. Those wishing to participate should contact the church office by Tuesday, 20 July and attend the meeting between the services on Sunday, 25 July. , 6:00pm

Duty Schedule for August 1
(Tenth Sunday after Pentecost)

ALTAR GUILD

SATURDAY SETUP: Shiela MacArthur
BETWEEN: Ophelia Banks; Waneta Merry
CLEANSE: Nancy Ritzmann
COLOR/NOTES: Green

8:00 SERVICE

USHERS: Ed McLellan; Henry Casserleigh
Lectors: Bill Costello; Veronica Franklin
EM: Veronica Franklin
ACOLYTE: Alyson Carvin

10:30 SERVICE

EMS: Cecile Torbergsen; John Morris
USHERS: Bob Lawrence; Emmett Martin
FIRST READING: Cecile Torbergsen; Hosea 11:1-11
SECOND READING: Kit McLellan; Colossians 3:1-11
PSALM & GOSPEL: Psalm 107:1-9,43; Luke 12:13-21
INTERCESSION: Bob Larence
ACOLYTES: Gus Michel III (Cr)
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP: August Break
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP: August Break
VESTRY: Gus Michel II

If you are serving on the altar, please show up at least ten minutes before the service.

Contact Information

The Right Rev'd Morris K. Thompson, Bishop of Louisiana
http://www.edola.org
The Rev. Ernie Saik, Priest In Charge
The Rev. Dick Almos, Deacon
Elizabeth Cortés, Administrative Assistant

Hours: Tue-Fri 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Voice: 985/643-4531
FAX: 985/641-5842
Duane Blake, Choir Director & Organist