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Thank you to everyone who helped with the Parish Work Days Thank you to everyone who helped with the Parish Work Days on Friday, 10/27 and Saturday, 10/28. The church belongs to everyone who attends, so thank you for your help with the Fall Cleaning. Collection Sunday for Father Diaz It’s the last Sunday of the month, so remember to set aside a dollar (or more!) for Father Diaz, the priest we assist in Honduras. Look for the envelope in the church bulletin or mark a collection envelope for Father Diaz and drop it in the collection plate. All Saints Memorials All Saints Day will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 5 this year at Annunciation. If you have a loved one you would like remembered in the service, please fill out the below form and email it to Suzanne Fontan, Altar Guild Director at sfontan@entergy.com. Deadline: October 31. A suggested gift of $25 will help support the work of the Altar Guild. Donations accepted through the church's website. Just mark that it is an All Saints donation. www.annunciationepiscopal.com/donation.html Cheer for the Saints to beat the Chicago Bears! Gather in Vail Hall after church today to cheer for the New Orleans Saints as they take on the Chicago Bears in the Superdome! Small Groups are here! Not too late to join in! Small groups have been meeting using the Andy Stanley video and book, “Starting Point.” If you weren’t able to come to the small group launch but would like to attend a small group, there is still space available. Talk to Father Duane or Annette Sisco for more information. REMEMBER! The church will reimburse child care expenses. Transportation can also be provided via cab account and rideshare/gas reimbursement. Facilitators have reimbursement forms. Volunteer Opportunity: Thanksgiving at Annunciation Annunciation will host a Thanksgiving Day meal this year for up to 150 people in need. The dinner will be open to anyone in the community who would like to come. We will also provide meals to those who are homebound and unable to get out. The main course is being prepared and donated by the Audubon Institute’s Head Chef. We already have $5,000 in donations and are looking to raise another $1,000. We also need 20 volunteers the day of Thanksgiving to assist with serving, cleaning up, and preparation. As it gets closer, we will announce other ways to contribute. After the community meal is served, the day’s volunteers will be invited to sit down to a wonderful Thanksgiving Meal together in Vail Hall. Martha McKnight (504-228-1878 or MarthaCMcKnight@gmail.com) and Robin Yeager (504-295-4800 or Volunteer@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com) are on the organizing committee. Please contact Martha or Robin to sign up to help. Little Free Pantry update After observing the ways our community uses our Little Free Pantry, we’ve decided to pace the addition of items to the pantry so there will always be a small selection of essentials available. Donations from the parish are welcome. Give them to Robin Yeager or to Kathy and Arthur Escalante so they can moderate the distribution. The pantry was generously donated by Gustavo Gutierrez and Janie Glade, a long-time friend of Annunciation, who will also maintain it. DONATION GUIDELINES: Food should be in easy-open containers that don’t require a can opener. We also need travel-sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, small packs of wet wipes and diapers, Ensure for infants and adults, and small packets of dry food such as cereal. Shades of Praise Christmas concert The Shades of Praise Christmas Concert will be held at the Nims Center at St. Charles and Napoleon avenues Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars! Marcie will have tickets as we get closer. Altar Flowers To the glory of God and in loving memory of Gilmore Hinkson and Hersel Hinkson by Maureen Young. If you would like to donate flowers for the altar, please contact the Altar Guild director, Suzanne Fontan, at (504) 430-6879 or sfontan@entergy.com. The suggested donation is $40. Prayer Requests Prayers for health are requested for Reggie Majarrez, Julie Zitzmann, Lily Darensbourg, Arthur Escalante, Leslie Graf, Roland Hoffmann, Keith Wallace, Shelli Molaison, Louise Morgan, and Noel Prentiss. Prayers for job blessings: April Courtney-Foshee. Prayers for on the anniversary of their birth: Kathy Escalante, Josey Eusey, and Todd Gonczy. Prayers for for safe travels: Father Duane Wiggin-Nettles, Robert Perry, Lily Darensbourg. Prayers for the repose of the soul: James Fergusson and Fr. Daniel Westberg, PhD., Professor of Ethics and Moral Theology at Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary. To request prayers, contact Annette Sisco at (504) 432-9257 or asisco@theadvocate.com.  
Dear Annunciation, Today, Robert Perry and I began The Great Pew Adventure of 2017! As you may have heard, Annunciation's Vestry recently made the decision to buy some gently used, solid-wood pews from a church in Clear Lake, Iowa to replace the chairs in the church. We are looking at the best way to add kneelers to the new pews, since we know kneeling is important to many folks at church. After Robert landed, he and I picked up a Penske Truck in Minneapolis and bought moving supplies from Northern Tools (like Harbor Freight.) After a stop for lunch, we drove down to Clear Lake. Tomorrow morning, we will pick up the pews and then begin the 16-hour drive down to New Orleans. I am very grateful Robert drove an RTA bus for 31 years. He's a pro behind the wheel of a 26-foot Penske Truck. My main job is to make sure he has coffee and good tunes playing - two things they actually taught me a seminary! Today was a Neil Diamond day. Tomorrow, I think we will move onto Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, and Ray Charles to celebrate loading the pews up. My wife, Mother Jane-Allison, will be with you tomorrow for the last Sunday in chairs. THE END OF ERA HAS COME. The Vestry voted to sell the chairs on the same sight we found the used pews: www.usedpews.org In peace, Fr. Duane+ Dear Annunciation,
A reminder that we will NOT have services at Annunciation this Sunday, October 22. We will instead join our sister parish, Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church, for a special service at 10am at Mt. Olivet, located at 530 Pelican Avenue in Algiers Point. Steve and Jessica will lead the music at the service. Afterwards, all are invited to stay for their annual Pasta Fest - the biggest fundraiser of the year for Mt. Olivet. This is also the weekend of the Algiers Point Home Tour. Believe it or not, you can cross the Mississippi River bridge these days without your passport! Mt. Olivet is a short 10-12 minutes drive from Annunciation. This is a great opportunity for Annunciation to deepen it's relationships with the good folks at Mt. Olivet. If you are unable to attend at Mt. Olivet, consider visiting one of our neighboring Episcopal churches. St. George's Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Avenue, has services at 8am and 10:30am. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1031 S. Carrollton Avenue, has services at 10am and 6pm. Your pastor, Fr. Duane+ Parish work days Oct. 26 and 27 It’s time for our autumn spruce-up. There are several chores to be done both inside and outside the church, including: hanging a bulletin board in Vail Hall, cleaning a fan in the pantry, dusting the baseboards, and planting in the flowerbeds. Please plan to stop by on Friday or Saturday Oct. 26 or 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to lend a hand. Questions? See Ned Rannells after church or call him at (504) 258-2203. All Saints Memorials All Saints Day will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 5 this year at Annunciation. If you have a loved one you would like remembered in the service, please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or give it to Father Duane. A suggested gift of $25 will help to support the work of the Altar Guild. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thanksgiving at Annunciation Annunciation will host a Thanksgiving Day meal this year for up to 150 people in need. The dinner will be open to anyone in the community who would like to come. We will also provide meals to those who are homebound and unable to get out. The main course is being prepared by a local chef. We already have $5,000 in donations and are looking to raise another $500. We also need 20 volunteers the day of Thanksgiving to assist with serving, cleaning up, and preparation. As it gets closer, we will announce other ways to contribute. After the community meal is served, the day’s volunteers will be invited to sit down to a wonderful Thanksgiving Meal together in Vail Hall. Martha McKnight (504-228-1878 or MarthaCMcKnight@gmail.com) and Robin Yeager (504-295-4800 or Volunteer@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com) are on the organizing committee. Please contact Martha or Robin to sign up to help. Vestry meets Sunday, Oct. 22 Vestry will meet on Sunday, October 22 at 6pm at the church. Martha McKnight named church treasurer Martha McKnight has been named church treasurer. She was also named to fill the vacancy left on Vestry due to Keith Gardiner stepping down. The Vestry and Fr. Duane wish to thank Suzanne Fontan for serving as church treasurer over the last three years. Martha will continue to be assisted by Andrew Lapeyre. Vestry and Fr. Duane also wish to thank Keith Gardiner for his service on Vestry. Little Free Pantry update After observing the ways our community uses our Little Free Pantry, we’ve decided to pace the addition of items to the pantry so there will always be a small selection of essentials available. Donations from the parish are welcome. Give them to Robin Yeager or to Kathy and Arthur Escalante so they can moderate the distribution. The pantry was generously donated by Gustavo Gutierrez and Janie Glade, a long-time friend of Annunciation, who will also maintain it. DONATION GUIDELINES: Food should be in easy-open containers that don’t require a can opener. We also need travel-sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, small packs of wet wipes and diapers, Ensure for infants and adults, and small packets of dry food such as cereal. Shades of Praise Christmas concert The Shades of Praise Christmas Concert will be held at the Nims Center at St. Charles and Napoleon avenues Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars! Marcie will have tickets as we get closer. Altar Flowers If you would like to donate flowers for the altar, please contact the Altar Guild director, Suzanne Fontan, at (504) 430-6879 or sfontan@entergy.com. The suggested donation is $40. Prayer Requests Prayers for health are requested for Reggie Majarrez, Julie Zitzmann, Lily Darensbourg, Arthur Escalante, Leslie Graf, Roland Hoffmann, Keith Wallace, Shelli Molaison, Louise Morgan, and Noel Prentiss. Prayers for job blessings: April Courtney-Foshee. Prayers for for safe travels: Lily Darensbourg. Prayers for the birthday of Diedre Hall (9), Robert Perry (12), and Kiki Stelly (12). To request prayers, contact Annette Sisco at (504) 432-9257or asisco@theadvocate.com. Small Groups are here! Not too late to join in! Small groups have been meeting using the Andy Stanley video and book, “Starting Point.” Click here to see the list of all four groups, when they meet, and who facilitates the group. If you weren’t able to come to the small group launch but would like to attend a small group, there is still space available. Talk to a facilitator or Father Duane for more information. REMEMBER! The church will reimburse child care expenses. Transportation can also be provided via cab account and rideshare/gas reimbursement. Facilitators have reimbursement forms. Martha McKnight named church treasurer Martha McKnight has been named church treasurer. She was also named to fill the vacancy left on Vestry due to Keith Gardiner stepping down. The Vestry and Fr. Duane wish to thank Suzanne Fontan for serving as church treasurer over the last three years. Martha will continue to be assisted by Andrew Lapeyre. Vestry and Fr. Duane also wish to thank Keith Gardiner for his service on Vestry. Cheer for the Saints to beat the Lions! Gather in Vail Hall after church today to cheer for the New Orleans Saints in their game against the Detroit Lions! Chili dogs will be served! Save the Date: Annunciation joining Mt. Olivet Oct. 22 @10am Our sister parish, Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church, will host Annunciation on Sunday, October 22 at 10 a.m. for Sunday service and their annual Pasta Fest. This is also the weekend of the Algiers Point Home Tour. THERE WILL BE NO SERVICES AT ANNUNCIATION ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22. Mt. Olivet is located at 530 Pelican Avenue in Algiers Point. Parish work days Oct. 26 and 27 It’s time for our autumn spruce-up. There are several chores to be done both inside and outside the church, including: hanging a bulletin board in Vail Hall, cleaning a fan in the pantry, dusting the baseboards, and planting in the flowerbeds. Please plan to stop by on Friday or Saturday Oct. 26 or 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to lend a hand. Questions? See Ned Rannells after church or call him at (504) 258-2203. All Saints Memorials All Saints Day will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 5 this year at Annunciation. If you have a loved one you would like remembered in the service, please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or give it to Father Duane. A suggested gift of $25 will help to support the work of the Altar Guild. Small Groups are here! Not too late to join in! Small groups have been meeting using the Andy Stanley video and book, “Starting Point.” *Facilitators Vail Hall 1st and 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Robin Yaeger Glenys Hall Dee Ducote Carolyn Crooks Kathy Escalante Annette Sisco * Sonia Ferguson Vail Hall 1st and 3rd Monday 6 p.m. Rosanne Adderley * Sarah Owen Liz Gruver Suzanne Fontan Ned Rannells The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles (Location will vary) Wednesday 10 a.m. Robert Perry Maureen Young * Marcie Courtney Noel Prentiss Hazel Rue Jerrie Hoffmann Old Rectory conference room Wednesdays - Oct 11 & Oct 18 6:30 p.m. Avery Crooks* Karen Hall* Lisa Richardson Todd Gonczy Earl Fontan Clarke Bordelon The Rev. Duane Wiggin-Nettles If you weren’t able to come to the small group launch but would like to attend a small group, there is still space available. Talk to a facilitator or Father Duane for more information. REMEMBER! The church will reimburse child care expenses. Transportation can also be provided via cab account and rideshare/gas reimbursement. Facilitators have reimbursement forms. Volunteer Opportunity: Thanksgiving at Annunciation Annunciation will host a Thanksgiving Day meal this year for up to 150 people in need. The dinner will be open to anyone in the community who would like to come. We will also provide meals to those who are homebound and unable to get out. The main course is being prepared and donated by the Audubon Institute’s Head Chef. We already have $2,000 in donations and are looking to raise another $1,000. We also need 20 volunteers the day of Thanksgiving to assist with serving, cleaning up, and preparation. As it gets closer, we will announce other ways to contribute. After the community meal is served, the day’s volunteers will be invited to sit down to a wonderful Thanksgiving Meal together in Vail Hall. Martha McKnight (504-228-1878 or MarthaCMcKnight@gmail.com) and Robin Yeager (504-295-4800 or Volunteer@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com) are on the organizing committee. Please contact Martha or Robin to sign up to help. Little Free Pantry update After observing the ways our community uses our Little Free Pantry, we’ve decided to pace the addition of items to the pantry so there will always be a small selection of essentials available. Donations from the parish are welcome. Give them to Robin Yeager or to Kathy and Arthur Escalante so they can moderate the distribution. The pantry was generously donated by Gustavo Gutierrez and Janie Glade, a long-time friend of Annunciation, who will also maintain it. DONATION GUIDELINES: Food should be in easy-open containers that don’t require a can opener. We also need travel-sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, small packs of wet wipes and diapers, Ensure for infants and adults, and small packets of dry food such as cereal. Shades of Praise Christmas concert The Shades of Praise Christmas Concert will be held at the Nims Center at St. Charles and Napoleon avenues Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars! Marcie will have tickets as we get closer. Prayer Requests Prayers for health are requested for Reggie Majarrez, Julie Zitzmann, Lily Darensbourg, Arthur Escalante, Leslie Graf, Roland Hoffmann, Keith Wallace, Shelli Molaison, Louise Morgan, and Noel Prentiss. Prayers for job blessings: April Courtney-Foshee. Prayers for for safe travels: Lily Darensbourg. Prayers for the birthday of Diedre Hall (9), Robert Perry (12), and Kiki Stelly (12). To request prayers, contact Annette Sisco at (504) 432-9257 or asisco@theadvocate.com.  |
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