Parish News and Notes

Christian Education 2011-12

Pre-K through Fifth Grade: 10am Sunday Mornings, continuing until the Peace at 10:30
Sixth through Twelfth Grades: are merged with the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), alternate Sundays at 6:30 to 8:15 pm
Rector's Adult Forum: Most Sundays at 9:30a.m.
Bible Study: Meets Wednesdays at 10:00a.m.

The 2012 Annual Meeting

of Christ Episcopal Church Slidell will be held on Sunday, the 22nd day of January following a luncheon to begin at noon. The luncheon and meeing well be held in Comfort Hall at 1423 Seventh Street in Slidell. The business of this meeting shall include election of four members to three-year vestry terms (See bios and qualifications for our seven candidates) , ratification of changes to the Articles of Incorporation (See changes to Articles) and By-Laws (See changes to By-Laws) as passed by the vestry in December, and delivery of reports on the spiritual and temporal state of Christ Church. Any Confirmed or Received member of Christ Church who is of age sixteen or older and who has, in the preceding year, received Communion here at least three times and is a financial contributor of record may vote at this meeting. Detail regarding the changes and known vestry nominees will be available at least one week prior to the meeting.

Parish Family Directory

We are now scheduling seatings for our now photo directory; go to https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/christepiscopalchurch/index.php?page=10 or click on the picture at the right. Seatings will be in January, from Thursday the 26th through Saturday, the 28th. In addition to a copy of the directory, each family photographed will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait, and has the opportunity to purchase additional portraits.

Our food bank

currently needs Red Beans & Rice (1 lb pkgs.), canned beef stew/chicken & dumplings, canned tuna/chicken, peanut butter, cheese crackers . 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.

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 monthly service at 8am or 10:30am. All events are rotated monthly and your schedule can be accomodated. If interested, please contact the church office by e-mail or phone at 985-643-4531.

Safeguarding God's Children

is a training course required by the Episcopal Church for all who work with children in the Church, as well as staff and vestry members. It is also a great resource for parents! Recertification is now required every three years . Lisa Carvin is now doing classes on an as-needed basis.

This week at Christ Church

Thu, Jan 26: The Choir Practices in Comfort Hall , 7:00pm
Fri, Jan 27: No Events Scheduled
Sat, Jan 28: No Events Scheduled
Sun, Jan 29: 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; Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary , 9:30am; Rector's Adult Forum in Comfort Hall. Subjects to be announced a few weeks in advance , 9:30am; Sunday School , beginning at 10am and continuing to the Peace at the 10:30 service , 10:00am; 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, Jan 30: Boy Scouts troop 98 meets in Comfort Hall , 6:30pm
Tue, Jan 31: Boy Scouts Committee Meeting , in the Morgan Library , 7:00pm
Wed, Feb 1: Bible Study in the Morgan Library , 10:00am; English as A Second Language Class , in Comfort Hall, taught by Saint Tammany Literacy Assistance , 7:00pm
Thu, Feb 2: The Choir Practices in Comfort Hall , 7:00pm

Major Events

Wed, Jan 25: Funeral services for Gay Hooks will be celebrated at CECS 11am this Wednesday, followed by a reception in Comfort Hall. May God grant her eternal rest, and grant Ed and her other family and friends the strength to continue. , 11:00am

Duty Schedule for January 29
(Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany)

ALTAR GUILD

SATURDAY SETUP: Joann Greer; Carol Lanoux
BETWEEN: Grace Burkes
CLEANSE: Pamela Doyle
COLOR/NOTES: Green

8:00 SERVICE

USHERS: Travis Bartlett; Ed McLellan
Lectors: Ed Hooks (OT); Bill Costello (EP)
EM: Pam Smith
ACOLYTES: Kelsey Fickle; Caitlyn Tisdale

10:30 SERVICE

EMS: David Carvin; Boo Casserleigh
USHERS: Carl Ritzmann; Jacques Walker
FIRST READING: Cecile Torbergsen; Deuteronomy 18:15-20
SECOND READING: Lisa Carvin; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
PSALM & GOSPEL: Psalm 111; Mark 1:21-28
INTERCESSION: Gus Michel II
ACOLYTES: Riley Morris (Cr)
VESTRY: Cecile Torbergsen

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. Harry Jenkins, Rector
The Rev. Dick Almos, Deacon
Stephanie Addington, Administrative Assistant

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