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Shreveport, LA

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church 275 Southfield Road

Shreveport, LA 71105

2015-2017 Lisa Chilvers

Mike Miller

Suzy Watts

Peggy Connor

Kelly Wynn

2016-2018 Donnie Barker

Mary Lou Blackley

Kate Ferguson

Josh Maier

John Vickers

2014-2016 Barbie Cannon

Joe Corby

Jerry Fertitta

David Langley

Julia Gahagan

Rector Parish Administrator

Music Minister Organist

Christian Education Director Productions Coordinator

Church Accountant Facility Manager

Day School Principal Youth Minister

Gift Shop Manager Hospitality Coordinator

The Rev. Paul D. Martin Amelia Grace Jordan Bob Maynard James Sides Jo Ann Rose Lacey Rodriguez Debbey Mire John Phillips Jo Ann Rose Corey Harrington Jeanette Mladenka Beverly Casso

JESUS CHRIST IS HEAD OF THE CHURCH

Jim Taliaferro, Senior Warden Jerry Fertitta, Junior Warden

The Right Rev. Jacob W. Owensby, Ph. D., D.D. ~ Bishop of the Diocese of Western Louisiana’s

St. Paul’s Staff

The Family of St. Paul’s ~ Living the Transforming Love of Jesus The Family of St. Paul’s ~ Living the Transforming Love of Jesus The Family of St. Paul’s ~ Living the Transforming Love of Jesus The Family of St. Paul’s ~ Living the Transforming Love of Jesus

Please visit us online at www.stpauls-shreveport.org. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stpaulsshreveport

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

The EYC hopes you are

surrounded by loved ones and

delicious food! We are thankful

for many things this year: The

new youth lodge, the friendships

we have made, the sharing of

Jesus Christ, and the support of

all of you! Thank you and have a

wonderful holiday season!

EYC Episcopal Youth for Christ

Here’s What’s Heading Your Way: Wednesday, November 23rd:

NO BIBLE STUDY

Thursday, November 24th:

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, November 27th: 5pm-7pm Commandments in the 21st Century

Monday, November 28th: 4pm-5pm Rhino Coffee

Wednesday, November 30th:

6pm-7:30pm

Bible Study

Saturday, December 3rd: 12pm-5:30pm

Downton Abbey Tea

Sunday, December 4th: 12pm-2pm Advent Event/Design Team Meeting

NO EYC

Monday, December 5th: 4pm-5pm

Rhino Coffee

J.E.Y.L. (A spiritual retreat for

youth in grades 6th-8th)

Readings:

For Sunday, November 27th:

1st Lesson: Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm: 122

2nd Lesson: Romans 13:11-14

Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44

Readings: Thanksgiving Day

For Sunday, November 24th:

1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm: 100

2nd Lesson: Philippians 4:4-9

Gospel: John 6:25-35

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For Sunday, November 24th, the cornucopia on the altar is

given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving

thanksgiving for our church family & many blessings by Betty & Arnold

Cannon and Barbie & Al Cannon.

For Sunday, November 27th, the flowers on the altar are given to the glory

of God and in thanksgiving for all of our blessings by

Marion and Casey Baker.

November birthdays:

23rd: Sylvia Norton

23rd: Claire Brooks

24th: Ken Vazquez

26th: Eve Clayton

28th: Alan Waddle

29th: Joan Joyce

29th: Gail Whitener

30th: Connie Blondin

30th: William Dove

December birthdays:

1st: George Belchic

1st: Bill Sherwin

1st: Mark Ranney

1st: Elizabeth Keene

1st: Ashley Holliday

3rd: Violet Head

4th: Shannon Dean

4th: Andrew Rose

7th: Nancy Treadwell

8th: Bob Booth

8th: John Phillips

8th: Trip Roberts

8th: Alan Watts

9th: Sherryl Brant

10th: Sarah Tully

10th: Frank Goodrich

14th: Debbey McCaskill

14th: Beverly Casso

“For I know the plans I

have for you, declares the

Lord, plans to prosper you

and not to harm you ,

plans to give you hope and

a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Happy birthday from St. Paul’s!

Christmas Lunch

When: Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th Where: St. Paul’s Parlor Time: Gather after the

10:30am service

To sign-up to come AND/OR bring a

dish, please do so by calling the office or by signing up in the

Narthex. Reservations ARE

necessary.

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Our Daily Prayers...

Armed Forces: Rick Roessler Andrew Delo John McCullar Steven Ayers Todd Richardson Mike Petrosh Diane Hotaling Ryan Sheehy Jake Turner Dan Hurley Robert Erisman Josh Whitey Jayson David Long Christopher Bounds Kevin Hedge Ian Alec Daniel Steven Pitcher Scott Flynn Martyn Delo Carib Smith Jonathan Zack Long Term:

Omega

Michael

Dene

Kinsley Ann Marie

Tommie

Joan

Julianna

Rhonda Susan and Mike Missionary: Abby Wayne Special Prayer List: Mary Helen Laybree Grace Shane Kelsey Kirstan Christine Edie Wag Dorothy Jo Bob Marlyn Heather Jim Susan

Bob Verser Family Laura Sandra Pat Emilie Ann Leslie Rose Sandy Marlyn Maxine David Gary Mark Spud Jack Scott Marsha Keith Craig Emma Gray Louise Kevin Sheri Stephen Linda Gilbert Family Dianne

Don Jerry Amy & husband Gary Ashley Britain Alex

Thanksgiving:

Tom

Terry

Emmie Sue

William

Hospital: Elizabeth

Nancy

Emily

Mildred

We pray for the Anglican Communion, Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, Presiding Bishop, Jake, our

bishop, and Joy, Julio, Bishop of the Dominican Republic, our companion diocese, President Obama and all those

in authority, and St. Paul’s - her ministries, mission, priest, people, and purpose.

St. Paul’s Gift

Shop Open House

When: Friday, December 2nd

and Saturday, December 3rd

Where: St. Paul’s Gift Shop Time: Friday: 10am-6pm and

Saturday: 10am-4pm