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Weekly News for December 9

12/9/2020

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EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. 
  • Wednesday, 12/09, 5:30-7 pm: Advent Evening Book Study, discussing the book Light of the World, by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, on Zoom, 5:30-7 pm. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697. 
  • Wednesday, 12/09, 6 pm: Eucharist in-person at Annunciation, and live streamed on Facebook. Open to members of both churches. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.
  • Thursday,  12/10, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of James, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Sunday, 12/13, 9 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, held inside the church at Annunciation, instrumental music only, not live streamed. Guest Preacher Brother Todd Van Alstyne, O.P.
  • Sunday, 12/13, 10:30 am: service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) for both parishes held in person and live streamed on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.  We are honored to welcome Brother Todd Van Alstyne, O.P. as guest preacher. There will be a special visit from Saint Nicholas following the service. 
  • Sunday, 12/13, 11:30 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Weather and public health permitting, on December 24, there will be a 10 am communion service at Mount Olivet and a 3 pm communion service at Annunciation. At 5 pm there will be a online carol service with music from Steven and Jessica with special guests Eli Gay and Natalie True. 

GET TEXT ALERTS FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should an in-person service be cancelled on account of weather or COVID.

ADVENT BOOK STUDY: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Join us for a series of conversations about connecting the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the revolutionary implications of Mary’s Magnificat, and more! We’ll be reading the book Light of the World, by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, and meeting weekly as a small group to discuss. Wednesdays on Zoom, 5:30-7 pm. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697. Let Kyran know if you wish to participate.  

FREE ADVENT RESOURCES:
Church Publishing offers several free resources for individuals and families looking for ways to observe Advent, including a daily devotional for adults and an activity pack for children. A family Advent Liturgy for use at home will be distributed at our services on Sunday. 


MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Helpers Need for In-Person Services
We need volunteers to help on Sunday mornings. If you are coming to in-person services, please email Kim Baker, Chair of the Worship Committee, to let us know when and how you can pitch in with the following functions:  

  • Outdoor Set Up Team
  • Outdoor Breakdown Team
  • Ushers
  • Greeter 

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Vestry Meeting
There will be a joint meeting of the vestries on 12/20, 4-6 pm

Marcie Courtney Honored by ECW
Annunciation’s Senior Warden and longtime parishioner Marcie Courtney was recently recognized at the Presentation of Honored Women by the Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Louisiana. Maureen Young nominated Marcie, citing her years of devoted service to Annunciation, and her record of personal concern and caring for members of the community. Congratulations, Marcie! 
​

A Visit from St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas is coming to Annunciation/Mount Olivet on Sunday, December 13! Kids will be able to pose with him (safely distanced) for photos. By happy coincidence, Brother Todd Van Alstyne, O.P.,  will be guest preaching that day at the 10:30 service. Brother Van Alstyne is a Friar in the Anglican Order of Preachers.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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Weekly News for December 01

12/1/2020

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EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. 
  • Wednesday, 12/02, 5:30-7 pm: Advent Evening Book Study, discussing the book Light of the World, by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, on Zoom, 5:30-7 pm. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697. 
  • Wednesday, 12/02, 6 pm: Eucharist in-person at Annunciation, and live streamed on Facebook. Open to members of both churches. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.
  • Sunday, 12.06, 9 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, held inside the church at Annunciation, instrumental music only, not live streamed.
  • Sunday, 12/06, 10:30 am: service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) for both parishes held in person and live streamed on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 12/06, 11:30 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697

DID YOU MAKE YOUR 2021 PLEDGE? Deadline is December 3, 2020
Pledge cards are available at this Sunday’s services or you can submit yours online:
Mount Olivet Pledge 
Annunciation Pledge 


GET TEXT ALERTS FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should an in-person service be cancelled on account of weather or COVID.

ADVENT BOOK STUDY: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Join us for a series of conversations about connecting the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the revolutionary implications of Mary’s Magnificat, and more! We’ll be reading the book Light of the World, by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, and meeting weekly as a small group to discuss. Begins Wednesday, December 2 on Zoom, 5:30-7 pm. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697. Let Kyran know if you wish to participate.  

FREE ADVENT RESOURCES:
Church Publishing offers several free resources for individuals and families looking for ways to observe Advent, including a daily devotional for adults and an activity pack for children. A family Advent Liturgy for use at home will be distributed at our services on Sunday. 

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR OUTDOOR SERVICES
S.O.S! Save Outdoor Services! We urgently need more volunteers to help on Sunday mornings. If you are coming to outdoor services, please email Kim Baker, Chair of the Worship Committee, to let us know when and how you can pitch in with the following functions:  

  • Outdoor Set Up Team
  • Outdoor Breakdown Team
  • Ushers
  • Greeter 

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Free Jigsaw Puzzle 
Maureen Young has a 1500-piece jigsaw puzzle she is offering free to anyone who would like something to pass the time. Let Maureen know if you’re interested at maureency@aol.com.

Marcie Courtney Honored by ECW
Annunciation’s Senior Warden and longtime parishioner Marcie Courtney was recently recognized at the Presentation of Honored Women by the Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Louisiana. Maureen Young nominated Marcie, citing her years of devoted service to Annunciation, and her record of personal concern and caring for members of the community. Congratulations, Marcie! 
​

A Visit from St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas is coming to Annunciation/Mount Olivet on Sunday, December 13! Kids will be able to pose with him (safely distanced) for photos. By happy coincidence, Brother Todd Van Alstyne, O.P.,  will be guest preaching that day at the 10:30 service. Brother Van Alstyne is a Friar in the Anglican Order of Preachers.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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Weekly News for November 25

11/25/2020

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ADVENT BEGINS THIS SUNDAY WITH NEW SERVICE TIMES

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ADVENT BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, November 29 with updated service times:

  • 9:00AM - Holy Communion (indoors)
  • 9:30 AM - Godly Play
  • 10:30 AM - Morning Prayer (outdoors unless rain)
  • See below for details

The expanded service schedule is intended to provide more options for our congregations to safely gather as we enter the rainy season again.

9am Holy Communion. A simple service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II will always be held inside the church at Annunciation each Sunday. This service will have instrumental organ music and will not be livestreamed. Masks are required to enter the building and strict social distancing between households will be observed. Attendance will be capped at one third of our total seating capacity, well below the most recent revised guidelines from the city and state.

9:30am Godly Play. Godly Play moves back a half-hour to accommodate the new service times. Check-in with temperature screening of children begins at 9:20.

10:30am Morning Prayer. A service with music led by Steven and Jessica will continue to be outside when the weather permits. Once a month Holy Communion will be celebrated, to be announced ahead of time based on the weather. When it is too wet to be outside, this service will move inside the church. Masks will be required to enter the building and strict social distancing between households will be observed. Live streaming of this service will continue for the benefit of those who are safest at home.

GET TEXT ALERTS FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should an in-person service be cancelled on account of weather or COVID.

ADVENT BOOK STUDY: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Join us for a series of conversations about connecting the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the revolutionary implications of Mary’s Magnificat, and more! We’ll be reading the book Light of the World, by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, and meeting weekly as a small group to discuss. Begins Wednesday, December 2 on Zoom, 5:30-7 pm. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697. Let Kyran know if you wish to participate.  

FREE ADVENT RESOURCES:
Church Publishing offers several free resources for individuals and families looking for ways to observe Advent, including a daily devotional for adults and an activity pack for children. A family Advent Liturgy for use at home will be distributed at our services on Sunday.

DID YOU MAKE YOUR 2021 PLEDGE? Deadline is December 3, 2020
Pledge cards are available at this Sunday’s services or you can submit yours online:
Mount Olivet Pledge 
Annunciation Pledge 

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR OUTDOOR SERVICES
S.O.S! Save Outdoor Services! We urgently need more volunteers to help on Sunday mornings. If you are coming to outdoor services, please email Kim Baker, Chair of the Worship Committee, to let us know when and how you can pitch in with the following functions:  

  • Outdoor Set Up Team
  • Outdoor Breakdown Team
  • Ushers
  • Greeter 


​​EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS 
  • Wednesday, 11/25, 6 pm: a Thanksgiving Eucharist, indoors at Annunciation. Open to members of both churches. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance. RSVP here or leave a voicemail at 504-895-8697 ext 3 to let us know how many are attending. 
  • Sunday, 11/29, 10:30 am: service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) for both parishes held in person and live streamed on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 11/29, 11:30 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Wednesday, 12/02, 5:30-7 pm: Advent Evening Book Study, discussing the book Light of the World, by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, on Zoom, 5:30-7 pm. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697.
  • Wednesday, 12/02, 6 pm: Eucharist in-person at Annunciation, and livestreamed on Facebook. Open to members of both churches. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Free Jigsaw Puzzle 
Maureen Young has a 1500-piece jigsaw puzzle she is offering free to anyone who would like something to pass the time. Let Maureen know if you’re interested at maureency@aol.com.

Marcie Courtney Honored by ECW
Annunciation’s Senior Warden and longtime parishioner Marcie Courtney was recently recognized at the Presentation of Honored Women by the Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Louisiana. Maureen Young nominated Marcie, citing her years of devoted service to Annunciation, and her record of personal concern and caring for members of the community. Congratulations, Marcie! 
​

A Visit from St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas is coming to Annunciation/Mount Olivet on Sunday, December 13! Kids will be able to pose with him (safely distanced) for photos. By happy coincidence, Brother Todd Van Alstyne, O.P.,  will be guest preaching that day at the 10:30 service. Brother Van Alstyne is a Friar in the Anglican Order of Preachers.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

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Weekly News for November 18

11/19/2020

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NEW! Beginning in Advent, November 29:
9 AM SUNDAY EUCHARIST INDOORS, REVISED TIMES FOR OUTDOOR MORNING PRAYER AND GODLY PLAY

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A simple service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I will be held at 9 am inside the church at Annunciation beginning November 29. This service will have instrumental organ music and will not be livestreamed. Masks are required to enter the building and strict social distancing between households will be observed. Attendance will be capped at one third of our total seating capacity, so rsvps will be encouraged. 

Our Sunday Morning Prayer service will continue to be held outside as long as weather permits. Beginning November 29, it will move ahead by 30 minutes, to 10:30 am, with Godly Play beginning at 9:30 am. 

The expanded service schedule is intended to provide more options for our congregations to safely gather as the weather cools. Live streaming of the Morning Prayer service will continue for the benefit of those who are safest at home. ​

DID YOU MAKE YOUR 2021 PLEDGE?
Pledge cards are available at this Sunday’s outdoor service of Morning Prayer, or you can submit yours online:
Mount Olivet Pledge 
Annunciation Pledge 


VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR OUTDOOR SERVICES
S.O.S! Save Outdoor Services! We urgently need more volunteers to help on Sunday mornings. If you are coming to outdoor services, and can serve on any of the following teams, please email Kyran.
  • Set Up Team: arrive at 8:30 am, set up welcome and worship areas
  • Breakdown Team: 11 am, put away tables, signage, supplies
  • Ushers: arrive at 9:00 am to assist with seating people
  • Greeters: arrive at 8:45 am to check people in until 10:10 

Subject to weather conditions, outdoor services are planned for the following dates:
 
Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 06, Dec 20

​GET TEXT ALERTS FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should an in-person service be cancelled on account of weather.

OUTDOOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY AT 10 AM 
In-person worship service of Morning Prayer on November 15 at 10 am on the lawn of Annunciation, live streamed on YouTube. Things to know if you are attending in-person:

  • Bring your own seating, water/coffee, and Book of Common Prayer if you have one.
  • Park in the parking lot at Claiborne and Cadiz and enter the worship area through the picket fence gate.
  • Godly Play for kids PreK-5th Grade will be at 9:15. Check in (with temperature checks) from 9-9:15. Bring a yoga/exercise mat or blanket for your child to sit on.
  • Stay home if you are unwell or at risk of serious complications from Covid-19.
  • Masks and physical distancing between households are required.


​​EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS

  • Thursday,  11/19, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of Malachai, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Sunday, 11/22, 10 am: service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) for both parishes held outdoors and live streamed on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 11/22, 11 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Wednesday, 11/25, 6 pm: a Thanksgiving Eucharist, indoors at Annunciation. Open to members of both churches. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance. RSVP here or leave a voicemail at 504-895-8697 ext 3 to let us know how many are attending.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Minister to the Homeless - Volunteers Needed
The Broadmoor Improvement Association is seeking volunteers to help with tent set-up and distributing bagged lunches, toiletries, and other resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in the area, through the Program of Hope Ministry, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church. The program operates Wednesdays, starting November 4th, from 10am-11:30am. Volunteers must be able to adhere to CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines and be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Please contact Bethanie Mangigian, BIA Wellness Director, for more information.

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

A Visit from St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas is coming to Annunciation/Mount Olivet on Sunday, December 13! Kids will be able to pose with him (safely distanced) for photos. By happy coincidence, Brother Todd Van Alstyne, O.P.,  will be guest preaching that day at the 10:30 service. Brother Van Alstyne is a Friar in the Anglican Order of Preachers.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

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Weekly News for November 11

11/11/2020

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S.O.S.
​SAVE OUTDOOR SERVICES!

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR OUTDOOR SERVICES

Outdoor worship services have exceeded our happiest dreams, but as you might imagine, it takes a tremendous amount of labor to set up church outdoors and bring it all back inside. We urgently need more hands to make light of this work. In fact, we cannot sustain outdoor worship without volunteer help. If you are coming to outdoor services, and can serve on any of the following teams, please email Kyran at community@annunciationepiscopal.com to let us know.
  • Set Up Team: arrive at 8:30 am, set up welcome and worship areas
  • Breakdown Team: 11 am, put away tables, signage, supplies
  • Ushers: arrive at 9:00 am to assist with seating people
  • Greeters: arrive at 8:45 am to check people in until 10:10 ‘


Subject to weather conditions, outdoor services are planned for the following dates:
 
Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 06, Dec 20


OUTDOOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY AT 10 AM 
In-person worship service of Morning Prayer on November 15 at 10 am on the lawn of Annunciation, live streamed on YouTube. Things to know if you are attending in-person:

  • Bring your own seating, water/coffee, and Book of Common Prayer if you have one.
  • Park in the parking lot at Claiborne and Cadiz and enter the worship area through the picket fence gate.
  • Godly Play for kids PreK-5th Grade will be at 9:15. Check in (with temperature checks) from 9-9:15. Bring a yoga/exercise mat or blanket for your child to sit on.
  • Stay home if you are unwell or at risk of serious complications from Covid-19.
  • Masks and physical distancing between households are required.

NO EVENING PRAYER THIS SUNDAY

​GET TEXT ALERTS FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should an in-person service be cancelled on account of weather.

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​
EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS

  • Thursday,  11/12, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of Malachai, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Sunday, 11/15, 10 am: service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) for both parishes held outdoors and live streamed on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 11/15, 11 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Sunday, 11/15, 1 pm: Combined Vestry meeting, Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Sunday, 11/15, 6 pm: service of Evening Prayer Rite II, in-person at Annunciation and livestreamed on Facebook. 
  • Tuesday, 11/17, 1 pm: The Third Thirty, a biweekly program, sponsored by Mount Olivet, geared for people ages 60 and up, will meet for its final session to discuss Writing your Spiritual or Autobiographical Legacy?. Open to people from both parishes. Email Chris Pomfret for more information. Zoom Meeting ID: 504-366-4650
  • Wednesday, 11/18, 6:30-8 pm: Wednesday Night Bible Study Small Group (led by Suzanne). The Letter of James. Contact Suzanne Fontan for more information.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Minister to the Homeless - Volunteers Needed
The Broadmoor Improvement Association is seeking volunteers to help with tent set-up and distributing bagged lunches, toiletries, and other resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in the area, through the Program of Hope Ministry, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church. The program operates Wednesdays, starting November 4th, from 10am-11:30am. Volunteers must be able to adhere to CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines and be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Please contact Bethanie Mangigian, BIA Wellness Director, for more information.

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Vestry
Vestries for both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will meet November 15, 1-3 pm.

Episcopal Church Women Annual Gathering
All women of the church are invited to the 133rd annual gathering of Episcopal Church Women, Diocese Of Louisiana On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. For more information email geauxecw@gmail.com, or contact Maureen Young at 504-897-3420. 


PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

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Weekly News for November 04

11/4/2020

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 08 LIVESTREAM ONLY,
​NO EUCHARIST NOV 04
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​ A PASTORAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM REV. DUANE

Friends, we have a great past few weeks with the outdoor in-person services. There are so many folks to thank for creating a safe and welcoming environment where we can be together. Behind the scenes, this is a tremendous amount of work on the church staff. If we are going to get through this time well, we need to take regular moments of rest and reflection. As such, I have given all of them off on Sunday, November 8. It will give the staff some time to reflect and regroup. In order to give them this time off, we will need to gather online only for Sunday, November 8 at 10am. There is no Godly Play on 11/8. We will return to in-person gatherings and online on Sunday, November 15. Midweek Eucharist for Wednesday, November 4, will also be postponed to November 11.





GET TEXT ALERTS FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should an in-person service be cancelled on account of weather.


EVENING PRAYER 6 PM SUNDAY ONLINE ONLY
A service of Evening Prayer, Rite II will be said on Sunday at 6 pm and livestreamed on Facebook. 

​EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS
  • Wednesday, 11/4, 6:30-8 pm: Wednesday Night Bible Study Small Group (led by Suzanne). The Letter of James. Contact Suzanne Fontan for more information. ​
  • Thursday,  11/5, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of Malachai, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Sunday, 11/08, 10 am: service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) for both parishes held online and live streamed on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 11/08, 11 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Sunday, 11/08, 6 pm: service of Evening Prayer Rite II, livestreamed on Facebook. 
  • Wednesday, 11/11, 10:30 am - 12 pm: Wednesday morning Small Group (led by Marcie), Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697

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MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Minister to the Homeless - Volunteers Needed
The Broadmoor Improvement Association is seeking volunteers to help with tent set-up and distributing bagged lunches, toiletries, and other resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in the area, through the Program of Hope Ministry, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church. The program operates Wednesdays, starting November 4th, from 10am-11:30am. Volunteers must be able to adhere to CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines and be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Please contact Bethanie Mangigian, BIA Wellness Director, for more information.

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Sermon Series: Everything You Wondered About Being An Episcopalian
(Or Maybe Forgot)
In lieu of using a classroom format for our fall introduction/refresher on our history, tradition and theology, Rev. Duane is going to cover these topics in a 4-week sermon series, beginning this Sunday. If you are thinking about being confirmed, reaffirmed, or received at Annunciation or Mount Olivet (or are wondering what those terms even mean), this series is especially for you! 
SUN, OCT 18     Christianity 101
SUN, OCT 25     Episcopalians 101
SUN, NOV 01     Liturgy 101
SUN, NOV 08     Parish History 101

​
Vestry
Vestries for both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will meet November 15, 1-3 pm.

Episcopal Church Women Annual Gathering
All women of the church are invited to the 133rd annual gathering of Episcopal Church Women, Diocese Of Louisiana On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. For more information email geauxecw@gmail.com, or contact Maureen Young at 504-897-3420. 


PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

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Weekly News for October 27

10/27/2020

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MIDWEEK EUCHARIST CANCELLED THIS WEEK
In preparation for possible storm conditions Wednesday, the October 28 Eucharist is cancelled.
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GET TEXT ALERTS FOR SUNDAY’S RAIN PLAN 
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should the in-person service be cancelled on account of weather.


ALL SAINTS ALTAR MEMORIALS
All Saints Day will be observed on Sunday, November 1.  Please provide any names of departed souls you wish to honor using
this online form by this Thursday, October 29.  A donation of $20 - $40 is suggested, but any amount is appreciated. If writing a check, please make it payable to the Church of the Annunciation or Church of the Mount Olivet, with “All Saints Memorial” in the memo line. Mail to 4505 S. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125​.


COMMUNION THIS SUNDAY MORNING AT OUTDOOR SERVICE 
In-person worship service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) will be celebrated on November 01 at
10 am on the lawn of Annunciation, live streamed on YouTube. Things to know if you are attending in-person:

  • Bring your own seating, water/coffee, and Book of Common Prayer if you have one.
  • Park in the parking lot at Claiborne and Cadiz and enter the worship area through the picket fence gate.
  • Godly Play for kids PreK-5th Grade will be at 9:15. Check in (with temperature checks) from 9-9:15. Bring a yoga/exercise mat or blanket for your child to sit on.
  • Stay home if you are unwell or at risk of serious complications from Covid-19.
  • Masks and physical distancing between households are required.

EVENING PRAYER 6 PM SUNDAY INDOORS & ONLINE

A service of Evening Prayer, Rite II is said inside the Church of the Annunciation on Sundays at 6 pm and livestreamed on Facebook. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.

NEED A BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP)?
We are getting back to basics to this fall by turning to our Book of Common Prayer instead of using customized bulletins. If you do not own a current edition of the prayer book, let us know and we will get you one. And don’t worry, you can still find everything you need to follow the service on the WORSHIP page of the Annunciation website. You can also bookmark www.bcponline.org/, buy the Electronic Common Prayer app for your smartphone or tablet, or purchase your own hard copy or ebook edition from your preferred bookseller. 

EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS

  • Wednesday, 10/28, 10:30 am - 12 pm: Wednesday morning Small Group (led by Marcie), Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Thursday,  10/29, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of Malachai, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Sunday, 11/01, 10 am: service of Morning Prayer for both parishes held on the lawn at Annunciation Church at 4505 South Claiborne Avenue and hosted on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. See above for more details.  For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 11/01, 11 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Sunday, 11/01, 6 pm: service of Evening Prayer Rite II, in-person at Annunciation (indoors) and livestreamed on Facebook. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.
  • Tuesday, 11/03, The Third Thirty, a biweekly program, sponsored by Mount Olivet, geared for people ages 60 and up, will meet to discuss Writing your Spiritual or Autobiographical Legacy?. Open to people from both parishes. Email Chris Pomfret for more information. Zoom Meeting ID: 504-366-4650
  • Wednesday, 11/04, 6 pm: Eucharist in-person at Annunciation, and livestreamed on Facebook. Open to members of both churches. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.
  • Wednesday, 11/05, 6:30-8 pm: Wednesday Night Bible Study Small Group (led by Suzanne). The Letter of James. Contact Suzanne Fontan for more information.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Minister to the Homeless - Volunteers Needed
The Broadmoor Improvement Association is seeking volunteers to help with tent set-up and distributing bagged lunches, toiletries, and other resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in the area, through the Program of Hope Ministry, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church. The program operates Wednesdays, starting November 4th, from 10am-11:30am. Volunteers must be able to adhere to CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines and be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Please contact Bethanie Mangigian, BIA Wellness Director, for more information.

Voter Information
If you are looking for non-partisan, research-driven information on ballot issues, Annunciation’s Senior Warden Marcie Courtney recommends The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), an independent source of information on state and local government issues. 

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan at sfontan@entergy.com. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Diocesean Convention October 24
The 183rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana was held virtually on Saturday, October 24. A delegation of members of both Annunciation and Mount Olivet participated: Todd Gonczy, Bates Whiteside (Annunciation) and Marty Strobel, Dennis Whaley (Mount Olivet), Rev. Duane Wiggin-Nettles (Clergy) and Kyran Pittman (Delegation Captain). The Address to the Diocese by Bishop Thompson, and the keynote address by former Presiding Bishop the Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori can be viewed at www.edola.org/2020-convention.

Sermon Series: Everything You Wondered About Being An Episcopalian
(Or Maybe Forgot)
In lieu of using a classroom format for our fall introduction/refresher on our history, tradition and theology, Rev. Duane is going to cover these topics in a 4-week sermon series, beginning this Sunday. If you are thinking about being confirmed, reaffirmed, or received at Annunciation or Mount Olivet (or are wondering what those terms even mean), this series is especially for you! 
SUN, OCT 18     Christianity 101
SUN, OCT 25     Episcopalians 101
SUN, NOV 01     Liturgy 101
SUN, NOV 08     Parish History 101

​
Vestry
Vestries for both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will meet November 15, 1-3 pm.

Episcopal Church Women Annual Gathering
All women of the church are invited to the 133rd annual gathering of Episcopal Church Women, Diocese Of Louisiana On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. For more information email geauxecw@gmail.com, or contact Maureen Young at 504-897-3420. 



PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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Weekly News for October 22

10/22/2020

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GET TEXT ALERTS FOR SUNDAY’S RAIN PLAN 
Send the text EZSUNDAY to 474747 to opt-in to receive an alert should the in-person service be cancelled on account of weather.

SUNDAY OUTDOORS & ONLINE AT 10 AM, GODLY PLAY 9:15 AM 
In-person worship service of Morning Prayer (no Communion) on October 25 at 10 am on the lawn of Annunciation. Things to know if you are attending in-person:

  • Bring your own camp chairs/blanket.
  • Park in the parking lot at Claiborne and Cadiz and enter the worship area through the picket fence gate.
  • Godly Play for kids PreK-5th Grade will be outdoors at 9:15. Check in (with temperature checks) from 9-9:15. Bring a yoga/exercise mat or blanket that can be folded and place on the ground for seating.
  • The service will be livestreamed.
  • Stay home if you are unwell or at risk of serious complications from Covid-19.
  • Masks are required. 
  • People who do not live in the same house will be spaced six feet apart.
  • Bring your own water/coffee.
  • If you have a Book of Common Prayer, bring it.

PET BLESSING 4-6 PM SUNDAY ON THE LAWN
Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends (appropriately secured, please!) by Annunciation for a blessing Sunday, October 25, from 4-6 pm on the lawn of Annunciation. If you can’t get out in-person, introduce your pet at Half-Caff zoom coffee (½) hour following the 10 am service and we’ll ask St. Francis for a blessing over them.

EVENING PRAYER 6 PM SUNDAY INDOORS & ONLINE
A service of Evening Prayer, Rite II is said inside the Church of the Annunciation on Sundays at 6 pm and livestreamed on Facebook. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.


ALL SAINTS ALTAR MEMORIALS
All Saints Day will be observed on Sunday, November 1.  Please provide any names of departed souls you wish to honor using this online form.  A donation of $20 - $40 is suggested, but any amount is appreciated. If writing a check, please make it payable to the Church of the Annunciation or Church of the Mount Olivet, with “All Saints Memorial” in the memo line. Mail to 4505 S. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125​.

NEED A BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP)?
We are getting back to basics to this fall by turning to our Book of Common Prayer instead of using customized bulletins. If you do not own a current edition of the prayer book, let us know and we will get you one. And don’t worry, you can still find everything you need to follow the service on the WORSHIP page of the Annunciation website. You can also bookmark www.bcponline.org/, buy the Electronic Common Prayer app for your smartphone or tablet, or purchase your own hard copy or ebook edition from your preferred bookseller.

EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS

  • Sunday, 10/25, 10 am: service of Morning Prayer for both parishes held on the lawn at Annunciation Church at 4505 South Claiborne Avenue and hosted on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. See above for more details.  For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 10/25, 11 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Sunday, 10/25, 6 pm: service of Evening Prayer Rite II, in-person at Annunciation (indoors) and livestreamed on Facebook. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.
  • Sunday, 10/25, 4-6 pm: Blessing of the animals on the lawn of Annunciation. Wear a mask and walk up for a blessing for your pet!
  • Wednesday, 10/28, 10:30 am - 12 pm: Wednesday morning Small Group (led by Marcie), Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Wednesday, 10/28, 6 pm: Eucharist in-person at Annunciation, and livestreamed on Facebook. Open to members of both churches. Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing required for in-person attendance.
  • Thursday,  10/29, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of Malachai, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Tuesday, 11/04, The Third Thirty, a biweekly program, sponsored by Mount Olivet, geared for people ages 60 and up, will meet to discuss Writing your Spiritual or Autobiographical Legacy?. Open to people from both parishes. Email Chris Pomfret for more information. Zoom Meeting ID: 504-366-4650
  • Wednesday, 11/05, 6:30-8 pm: Wednesday Night Bible Study Small Group (led by Suzanne). The Letter of James. Contact Suzanne Fontan for more information.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Minister to the Homeless - Volunteers Needed
The Broadmoor Improvement Association is seeking volunteers to help with tent set-up and distributing bagged lunches, toiletries, and other resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in the area, through the Program of Hope Ministry, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church. The program operates Wednesdays, starting November 4th, from 10am-11:30am. Volunteers must be able to adhere to CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines and be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Please contact Bethanie Mangigian, BIA Wellness Director, for more information.

Voter Information
If you are looking for non-partisan, research-driven information on ballot issues, Annunciation’s Senior Warden Marcie Courtney recommends The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), an independent source of information on state and local government issues. 

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan at sfontan@entergy.com. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.


PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Diocesean Convention October 24
The 183rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana will be held virtually on Saturday, October 24. A delegation of members of both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will participate: Todd Gonczy, Bates Whiteside (Annunciation) and Marty Stroble, Dennis Whaley (Mount Olivet), Rev. Duane Wiggin-Nettles (Clergy) and Kyran Pittman (Delegation Captain).

Sermon Series: Everything You Wondered About Being An Episcopalian
(Or Maybe Forgot)
In lieu of using a classroom format for our fall introduction/refresher on our history, tradition and theology, Rev. Duane is going to cover these topics in a 4-week sermon series, beginning this Sunday. If you are thinking about being confirmed, reaffirmed, or received at Annunciation or Mount Olivet (or are wondering what those terms even mean), this series is especially for you! 
SUN, OCT 18     Christianity 101
SUN, OCT 25     Episcopalians 101
SUN, NOV 01     Liturgy 101
SUN, NOV 08     Parish History 101


Vestry
Vestries for both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will meet November 15, 1-3 pm.

Episcopal Church Women Annual Gathering
All women of the church are invited to the 133rd annual gathering of Episcopal Church Women, Diocese Of Louisiana On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. For more information email geauxecw@gmail.com, or contact Maureen Young at 504-897-3420. 



PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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Weekly News for October 16

10/16/2020

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OUTDOOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, PRACTICE RUN SATURDAY 
In-person worship resumes with a service of Morning Prayer (no Communion) on October 18 at 10 am on the lawn of Annunciation. Things to know before you come:

  • Bring your own camp chairs/blanket.
  • Park in the parking lot at Claiborne and Cadiz and enter the worship area through the picket fence gate.
  • Godly Play for kids PreK-5th Grade will be outdoors at 9:15. Check in (with temperature checks) from 9-9:15. Bring a yoga/exercise mat or blanket that can be folded and place on the ground for seating.
  • The service will be livestreamed.
  • Stay home if you are unwell or at risk of serious complications from Covid-19.
  • Masks are required. 
  • People who do not live in the same house will be spaced six feet apart.
  • Bring your own water/coffee.
  • If rain looks certain, we will make an announcement.
  • If sunshine looks certain, be prepared for surprise rain anyway. This is New Orleans!

There will be a practice run for everyone involved in the service (greeters, ushers, musicians, altar and flower guild volunteers, Godly Play helpers, acolytes, readers, and worship committee members) on site, Saturday, October 17 at 9:30 am. 

DO YOU NEED A BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP)?

We are getting back to basics to this fall by turning to our Book of Common Prayer instead of using customized bulletins. If you do not own a current edition of the prayer book, let us know and we will get you one. And don’t worry, you can still find everything you need to follow the service on the WORSHIP page of the Annunciation website. You can also bookmark www.bcponline.org/, buy the Electronic Common Prayer app for your smartphone or tablet, or purchase your own hard copy or ebook edition from your preferred bookseller. 

PET BLESSING MOVED TO 10/25
Because vestry is meeting this Sunday evening, our October pet blessing is moving to the following Sunday, October 25, from 4-6 pm on the lawn of Annunciation. Stay tuned for details about a Zoom pet blessing, for our at-home pets too!

SERMON SERIES: EVERYTHING YOU WONDERED ABOUT BEING AN EPISCOPALIAN (or maybe forgot)
In lieu of using a classroom format for our fall introduction/refresher on our history, tradition and theology, Rev. Duane is going to cover these topics in a 4-week sermon series, beginning this Sunday. If you are thinking about being confirmed, reaffirmed, or received at Annunciation or Mount Olivet (or are wondering what those terms even mean), this series is especially for you! 

SUN, OCT 18     Christianity 101
SUN, OCT 25     Episcopalians 101
SUN, NOV 01     Liturgy 101
SUN, NOV 08     Parish History 101

EVENTS CALENDAR:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS

  • Sunday, 10/18, 10 am: service of Morning Prayer for both parishes held on the lawn at Annunciation Church at 4505 South Claiborne Avenue and hosted on Annunciation’s YouTube Live channel. See above for more details.  For a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, go to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/worship. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 10/18, 11 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Half-Caff Coffee (half) Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • ​Sunday, 10/18, 4-6 pm: Vestries for both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will meet. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Wednesday, 10/21, 10:30 am - 12 pm: Wednesday morning Small Group (led by Marcie), Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Wednesday, 10/21, 6:30-8 pm: Wednesday Night Bible Study Small Group (led by Suzanne). Beginning the Letter of James. Contact Suzanne Fontan for more information. 
  • Wednesday, 10/21, 6 pm: Eucharist at Annunciation, Email community@annunciationepiscopal.com or leave a voicemail at 504-895-8697, EXT 3 or go to annunciationeucharist.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot. Open to members of both churches.
  • Thursday, 10/21, 11 am: Eucharist at Mount Olivet, Email community@annunciationepiscopal.com or leave a voicemail at 504-895-8697, EXT 3 or go to mountoliveteucharist.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot. Open to members of both churches.
  • Thursday,  10/22, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of Malachai, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Tuesday, 11/04, The Third Thirty, a biweekly program, sponsored by Mount Olivet, geared for people ages 60 and up, will meet to discuss Writing your Spiritual or Autobiographical Legacy?. Open to people from both parishes. Email Chris Pomfret for more information. Zoom Meeting ID: 504-366-4650

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan at sfontan@entergy.com. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.

Help Increase Voter Turnout
Together Louisiana is building a statewide network of block captains to increase voter turnout. Training and materials are provided. Sign up at https://www.togetherla.org/blockcaptain or get in touch with Caroline Senter of Annunciation at baystbeach@gmail.com, who is serving as a block captain in her neighborhood. You can also learn more about this grassroots effort from this video short. 

PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Vestry
Vestries for both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will meet October 18, 4-6 pm.

Episcopal Church Women Annual Gathering
All women of the church are invited to the 133rd annual gathering of Episcopal Church Women, Diocese Of Louisiana On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. For more information email geauxecw@gmail.com, or contact Maureen Young at 504-897-3420. 



PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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9/30/2020

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Communion is now offered midweek. Scroll to our events listings for details.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY, PRACTICE RUN SATURDAY
In-person worship resumes with a service of Morning Prayer (no Communion) on October 11 at 10 am on the lawn of Annunciation. Next week’s news will have all the information attendees need to know in advance. 
There will be a practice run for everyone involved in the service (greeters, ushers, musicians, altar and flower guild volunteers, Godly Play helpers, acolytes, readers, and worship committee members) on site, Saturday, October 10 at 9:30 am. 

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING AN EPISCOPALIAN
(or maybe forgot)
We are devoting four weeks this fall to an introduction/refresher series on Christianity, the Episcopal Church, and the histories of Annunciation/Mount Olivet. Small groups will meet either Sundays OR Wednesdays 7- 8:15 pm for teaching and discussion (see topics/dates below). Confirmation/reception/reaffirmation will be offered to participants after completing the program, but it is not required. Idlers, inquirers, and seekers welcome! (There will be options for in-person and at-home participation). Sign up by emailing community@annunciationepiscopal.com

WED, OCT 14/SUN, OCT 18        Christianity 101
WED, OCT 21/SUN, OCT 25       Episcopalians 101
WED, OCT 28/SUN, NOV 01      Liturgy 101
WED, NOV 04/SUN, NOV 08     Parish History 101


REV. DUANE ON RETREAT 9/30-10/09
For pastoral needs during this time, contact Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles Associate Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans and Youth Coordinator, Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, 504-295-4800.

EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK:
Email or text Rev. Duane for the Zoom password. It is the same for every meeting at both churches. Or SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAIL NEWS TO GET LINKS FOR 1-CLICK ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETINGS
  • Wednesday, 09/30, 6 pm: Eucharist at Annunciation campus, celebrated by Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles. Email community@annunciationepiscopal.com or leave a voicemail at 504-895-8697, EXT 3 or go to annunciationeucharist.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot. Open to members of both churches.
  • Thursday,  10/02, 12 noon: MTO Bible Study of Malachai, Zoom Meeting ID 504 366 4650
  • Sunday, 10/04, 10 am: service of Morning Prayer for both parishes hosted on Annunciation’s YouTubeLive channel and Facebook.com/AnnunciationNOLA with music by Jessica Holl and Steven Kennedy. Download this Sunday’s bulletin. For audio-only live streaming over telephone, call 504-509-4650.
  • Sunday, 10/04, 11 am: See you at Mount Olivet-Annunciation Coffee Hour! Starts right after the online worship service. Zoom Meeting ID 504 895 8697
  • Tuesday, 10/06, The Third Thirty, a biweekly program, sponsored by Mount Olivet, geared for people ages 60 and up, will meet to discuss Hearing Loss: Are we Listening?. Open to people from both parishes. Email Chris Pomfret  for more information. Zoom Meeting ID: 504-366-4650
  • Wednesday, 10/07, 6:30-8 pm: Wednesday Night Bible Study Small Group (led by Suzanne). Discussing the Letter of James. Contact Suzanne Fontan for more information.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are published in the weekly email newsletter (unless confidentially is requested). Please submit prayer requests to www.annunciationepiscopal.com/prayers or contact Rev. Duane at Duane@AnnunciationEpiscopal.com or (504) 357-8211. Prayer requests will automatically expire from our email announcements after one month. If you want to renew a request, just let us know.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Play with Fire! Be an acolyte!
Jackson Nettles, Annunciation’s senior acolyte, will provide training for acolytes before in person worship resumes October 11. This is open to children at both churches ages 4 and up. For the wee ones, we have the children's cross. Older kids will carry the large cross and torches. Email Jackson to sign up.

Altar Flowers
More than ever, we need beauty in our lives! Sponsor the Sunday Altar Flowers by signing up with Suzanne Fontan. You can donate $40 towards the flowers or arrange them yourself.

Help Increase Voter Turnout
Together Louisiana is building a statewide network of block captains to increase voter turnout. Training and materials are provided. Sign up at https://www.togetherla.org/blockcaptain or get in touch with Caroline Senter of Annunciation, who is serving as a block captain in her neighborhood. You can also learn more about this grassroots effort from this video short. 

PARISH & DIOCESEAN NEWS

Vestry
Vestries for both Annunciation and Mount Olivet will meet October 18, 4-6pm

Episcopal Church Women Annual Gathering
All women of the church are invited to the 133rd annual gathering of Episcopal Church Women, Diocese Of Louisiana On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. For more information email geauxecw@gmail.com, or contact Maureen Young.

Fall 2020 Silent Retreat
Brother Todd van Alstyne, OP will lead a Silent Retreat at The Solomon Conference Center 10/16/2020 - 10/18/2020 for the people and friends of The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.   Brother Todd will be joined by Dominican Sister, Onaye Farrish all the way from the Diocese of Mississippi for this weekend of refreshment, renewal and rest! Go to seccla.org/events2/fall-2020-silent-retreat for additional details and to register.

​GIVING
The work of the Church goes on, even if the building is closed. Your generosity is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please give what you can, and if you are concerned about being able to fulfill your pledge, just reach out to Bates Whiteside or Jessica Jackson. Together, we can weather these uncertain times. 

The all-around best way to give is with a recurring contribution through your bank account. It’s easy to set this up online, or our Parish Administrator Jessica Jackson can walk you through it. Give her a call at 535-4452. We are also grateful to accept your gift at any time in either of the following ways: 

Donate online to Annuciation
Donate online to Mount Olivet

OR text GIVE to 504-565-2682.
OR mail your check.

Shopping from Amazon? Help support Annunciation.
Your purchases made through our link at smile.amazon.com help support Annunciation at no extra cost to you. To select us as your preferred charity, visit smile.amazon.com and search for Church of the Annunciation Episcopal Foundation. The Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones now supports smile.amazon.com as well. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app, tap into 'Settings', tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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