tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56371422024-03-05T18:44:57.243-06:00At the CrossroadsWelcome to the weblog of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Mer Rouge, Louisiana.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-79870196019637411092015-07-23T16:09:00.005-05:002015-07-23T16:11:19.913-05:00
We have a new interim Priest-in-Charge!
The Vestry of St. Andrew's
Episcopal Church is happy to announce the acceptance of our call of: The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt as our
new Interim Priest-in-Charge. Fr.
Schmitt will begin his commitment on Friday, July 24. He will be in residence at the rectory from
Friday through Monday each week. Fr.
Schmitt will also serveUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-28802865450849433792014-04-03T22:13:00.001-05:002014-04-03T22:14:13.273-05:00It is now time to honor or remember your friends and family with an Easter Lilly for the service on Easter Sunday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-39993968433788401952013-10-20T13:19:00.001-05:002013-10-20T13:19:44.965-05:00Pelican Anglican: Playful God, Playful ChurchPelican Anglican: Playful God, Playful Church: Click Here for the Audio See if you can remember when and where you first heard these phrases: “Ready or not, here I come.” “You’re...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-30014761887665234252013-10-19T18:39:00.002-05:002013-10-19T18:39:51.579-05:00We shall be updating our blog very soon. Please check back with us soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-78945383259676752142010-04-02T10:02:00.001-05:002010-04-02T10:03:23.786-05:00Good Friday - 2010Why do Christians call this day “Good?” How can the day that Jesus died be considered good?
The answer lies in the Good that comes from this day. From this day come Easter and the resurrection! From this day come forgiveness and life everlasting!
As God always does, God draws good from this day. God draws good from whatever ever happens. Perhaps from the worst of all events, God draws the veryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-90493453636665255332010-03-27T20:02:00.000-05:002010-03-27T20:02:02.149-05:00Holy Week and Easter 2010St. Andrew's and Church of the Redeemer will have a very active Holy Week. This is fitting since it is the climax of the Church's year. Our schedule is as follows:
Palm Sunday:
Holy Eucharist at Oak Woods – 1:00 p.m.
FUEL at St. Andrew’s – 4:00 p.m.
Holy Monday:
Fr. Whit - Holy Week Lunch – 12:00 Noon - First United Methodist Church, Bastrop
Evening Prayer – 6:30 p.m. - Begin Holy Week by Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-51029905022631274572009-03-31T08:09:00.007-05:002009-03-31T19:23:27.838-05:00Easter LilliesIf you would like to make donation for lillies as a memorial or gift for the church's Easter celebration, now is the time. Please contact Ken Brodie or Fr. Whit to make your donation and specify who is to be remembered. There will also be a sign-up sheet at the church and an envelope for your contribution.Thanks for your help in making our church beautiful at Easter!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-38222918673453383762009-03-27T13:10:00.006-05:002009-03-28T11:31:49.323-05:00Holy Week and EasterPlease join us for one or all of the following chances to worship during Holy Week and on Easter:Palm Sunday: Holy Eucharist - 9:30 a.m.Stations of the Cross for Teenagers – 6:30 p.m.Holy Monday:Evening Prayer – 6:30 p.m.Begin Holy Week by joining us as we read Evening Prayer.Holy Tuesday:Fr. Whit will be away for the Mass of Collegiality.Holy Wednesday:Holy Eucharist – 6:30 p.m.Maundy Thursday:Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-432273199119186962009-02-08T14:53:00.005-06:002009-02-09T19:04:46.506-06:00Bishop's VisitationBishop MacPherson will make his annual visit to St. Andrew's and Church of Redeemer on March 8, 2009. Because he is visiting both churches, we will have a simple early brunch at St. Andrew's beginning at 8:30 a.m.Following the Eucharist, the Bishop and Fr. Whit will travel to Redeemer for the 11:00 a.m. Eucharist. Redeemer will also host a small reception for the Bishop following their worship. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-78273605585381812812009-02-07T10:52:00.004-06:002009-02-07T11:04:49.266-06:00Bishop's BallAll college, high school and middle school students in the Diocese of Western Louisiana are invited to attend this annual event hosted by the Bishop and his wife, Susan.This year's event will be held on February 14, Valentine's Day from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Alexandria. Complimentary bus transportation is provided and our bus will leave from Grace Episcopal Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-55395960092262688922009-02-07T10:47:00.003-06:002009-02-07T10:48:20.953-06:00Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperShrove Tuesday (named for the shriving or confession and absolution of the faithful) is the Church’s name for the day proceeding Ash Wednesday. Most of us in Louisiana know it as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. It is one last day to celebrate before the more penitent days of Lent. On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, St. Andrew’s will host its Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. We’ll have the pancakes, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-43362725841891389062009-02-07T10:40:00.003-06:002009-02-07T10:43:49.191-06:00Ash Wednesday LiturgiesLent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 25, 2009. St. Andrew’s will have two liturgies that day. The Ash Wednesday Liturgy with Eucharist will be held at Noon and 6:30 p.m. Join us for the imposition of ashes and Eucharist as we begin our Lenten preparation.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-50443583382411490842009-02-06T16:55:00.005-06:002009-02-06T19:59:31.673-06:00A Letter from the Altar Guild ChairDear Members and Friends,As you may or may not know, I have been asked to chair the altar guild of St. Andrew's Church. It is the time of year that we need to make a new schedule of the upcoming year. I would like to ask anyone who would like to serve our Lord and our church in this way to please let me or Fr. Whit know.I personally have found that serving God in this way is very meaningful and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-6675456295499847282009-02-06T15:56:00.003-06:002009-02-06T16:34:54.333-06:00Calendar Now OnlineSt. Andrew's current calendar of events will now be posted at the bottom of this page.To add an event to the calendar, just contact Fr. Whit or Ken Brodie.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-64613072102866487242009-02-06T10:40:00.007-06:002009-02-06T11:20:16.851-06:00New Co-EditorKen Brodie will also be editing and contributing content to St. Andrew's weblog now. This along with our newsletter improvements should help keep the church informed about upcoming events and news. Look for posts with my name on them and be sure to let me know if you have something to contribute to our blog.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-3348105342344136452008-12-18T19:18:00.001-06:002008-12-18T19:21:35.880-06:00Chistmas LiturgiesJoin us at St. Andrew’s and Church of the Redeemer as we celebrate Christmas, the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Please refer to the list of times below – we are sure you will find these worship services a way to deepen your Christmas celebration.Christmas Eve Holy Communion at 5:00 p.m. with reception following at Church of the Redeemer, Oak Ridge.Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at St. Andrew's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-90441817358577333672008-02-29T14:48:00.006-06:002008-03-22T09:23:47.819-05:00Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter ScheduleSt. Andrew's will offer a wide variety of worship opportunities from Palm Sunday through Holy Week and Easter. Please take note of these liturgies and join us to deepen your Easter worship.Palm Sunday, March 16:Holy Eucharist – 9:30 a.m.Stations of the Cross for Teenagers – 6:30 p.m.This is something new this year for the youth. It is a Stations of the Cross liturgy geared to the concerns of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-75963597457012173132008-02-02T11:28:00.000-06:002008-11-12T19:52:22.274-06:00Ash Wednesday LiturgiesLent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008. St. Andrew’s will have two liturgies that day. The Ash Wednesday Liturgy with Eucharist will be held at Noon and 6:30 p.m. Join us for the imposition of ashes and Eucharist as we begin our Lenten preparation.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-36136604816094942052008-02-02T11:24:00.000-06:002008-11-12T19:52:22.422-06:00Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperShrove Tuesday (named for the shriving or confession and absolution of the faithful) is the Church’s name for the day proceeding Ash Wednesday. Most of us in Louisiana know it as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. It is one last day to celebrate before the more penitent days of Lent. On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, St. Andrew’s will host its Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. We’ll have the pancakes, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-85076136341938848862008-01-13T11:58:00.000-06:002008-01-13T12:01:35.691-06:00Annual Meeting and BrunchSt. Andrew’s Church will hold its Annual Meeting and a Brunch on Sunday, January 20, 2008 following the liturgy. We will elect an new Vestry member, Diocesan Convention Delegates and approve the 2008 Budget. We will also talk about our goals and plans for the year. Please join us!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-8742861145315905722007-12-24T12:15:00.000-06:002008-02-02T11:24:07.636-06:00Mr. Bean Goes to ChurchEuropean humor at its best! This should be a warning to us preachers… don’t bore your people, and watch out for Mr. Bean. (Thanks to O.L. Harper for this!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-66870753888192079152007-12-24T10:57:00.000-06:002007-12-24T11:10:10.913-06:00Christmas LiturgiesJoin us at St. Andrew’s and Church of the Redeemer as we celebrate Christmas, the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Please refer to the list of times below – we are sure you will find these worship services a way to deepen your Christmas celebration.Christmas Eve Holy Communion at 5:00 p.m. with reception following at Church of the Redeemer, Oak Ridge.Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at St. Andrew's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-58683805208028934052007-04-03T16:55:00.000-05:002007-04-03T16:57:16.649-05:00From the Rector:“Alleluia! Christ is risen.”“The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!”Our Easter proclamation is the thing that allows us to have hope. We live in a world were filled with death and unhappiness. Yet on Easter, we proclaim our trust in a God who is able to bring life out of death. Nothing, not even death, is the last word, if God is our hope. The same God who raised Jesus from death is our God and no Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-56426222980215344332007-04-03T16:54:00.000-05:002007-04-03T16:55:23.611-05:00Ordination at St. Andrew'sDawnell Smith Stodghill will be ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop MacPherson on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. This will be a wonderful celebration with many guests. Please join us!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637142.post-72723131332436152472007-04-03T16:53:00.000-05:002007-04-03T16:54:13.813-05:00Sunday School MeetingParents and other Adults wanting to help take a rotation as a Sunday School teacher are asked to meet with Fr. Whit following the liturgy on April 22, 2007. Please join us!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0