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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