by Epiphany | Sep 29, 2016 | Community Announcements, Episcopal Church, Message from Fr. Matt
The Church of the Epiphany will host its annual Ministry Fair, Sunday, October 16 after each celebration of the Eucharist. This will be an opportunity to participate in the ministry of the Church. Epiphany is the hands of Christ, the feet of Christ, the heart and mind of Christ in this local place (New Iberia, Louisiana). Know that by assisting at the Altar, proclaiming God’s Word, supporting the Liturgy music, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the lonely, and educating the children entrusted to our care, the mission of Christ is brought to fulfillment here and now. Please take a moment to discern how to best use your time and talents to do your part in bringing God’s Kingdom here on earth. We also need representatives from each ministry to sign-up to work at the various ministry tables. A sign-up sheet will be located at the church entrance, Sunday, October 2 and October 9 for you to volunteer as a recruiter. Thank...
by Epiphany | Aug 4, 2016 | Community Announcements, Episcopal Church, Message from Fr. Matt
Celebration Of Women’s Ministries weekend! It is time to celebrate our ministries for women! Episcopal Church of the Epiphany parishioners have been asked to suggest to Fr. Matt the names of one or two young ladies to attend this important upcoming weekend. The purpose of the weekend is to give young ladies in our parish an idea of what goes on beyond the pews and to let others know they are welcome to volunteer with the ministries. When: Friday, September 16 through Saturday, September 17 through 3 P.M. Time: Registration/Meet and Greet Friday, September 16 from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. For more information click this link: Celebration Of Women’s...
by Epiphany | Aug 4, 2016 | Community Announcements, Message from Fr. Matt
Once again, here at the Church of the Epiphany, we are excited about the start of a new school year. Sunday, August 7th, is the day when the school children’s backpacks will be blessed. We invite all children and young adults to bring their backpacks or briefcases to worship. During our worship services we will bless all the learners as well as the teachers. The weekends of childhood fly by – what precious little time we have to teach them the amazing truth of God’s unrelenting love for all. Like a backpack, we carry around that love as we journey through life. What else can help us cope with the challenges that come from fully living our lives except God’s love which has been poured forth into our hearts through the Spirit who has been given to us. You may also use the prayer for the blessing of backpacks (see below) at home with your own children before the start of school, perhaps the first day they go back to class. God of Wisdom, we give you thanks for schools and classrooms and for the teachers and students who fill them each day. We thank you for this new beginning, for new books and new ideas. We thank you for sharpened pencils, pointy crayons, and crisp blank pages waiting to be filled. We thank you for the gift of making mistakes and trying again. Help us to remember that asking the right questions is often as important as giving the right answers. As we begin another school year, we pause to give thanks for these your children, and we...
by Epiphany | Jun 23, 2016 | Community Announcements, Episcopal Church
Bring your ice cream maker to the parish hall July 31 for the next Hamburger Sunday! The Ministries Committee loves ice cream, and realizes that we all do….so why not a CHURN OFF? Participants are invited to bring your own ice cream maker and favorite ice cream recipe to make ice cream. Silly Awards will be given! We are in need of volunteers to bring: Cones, Cups, Spoons, Napkins, Ice, Salt, Power Strips, and Extension Cord. Hand crank freezers welcome too! Please bring your mixture ready to pour into your ice cream maker so it can get to freezing while everyone enjoys burgers! Ice cream toppings are optional! TEAMS: Consider making your family and friends a team. Recruiting members with good recipes is encouraged! No limit to the number of team members and team members can be on more than one team if they want. We are hoping to get a lot of teams participating!!! Click: Ice Cream Sunday Entry...
by Epiphany | Jun 14, 2016 | Community Announcements, Message from Fr. Matt
Summer Neighborhood Gatherings: If you remember, I held 6 neighborhood gatherings of Epiphany Parishioners and guests during my first summer here as your rector (2013) in an effort to get to know you better in the comfort of your home. I would again like to invite you to take part in these gatherings by offering the hospitality of your homes to host 4-6 informal neighborhood gatherings. Please call the Church Office if you would like to host a small neighborhood gathering. You may invite your neighbors, Episcopal Church friends, or if you would like to attend one of the Summer Neighborhood Gatherings that is convenient for you and your family, please call the host to let him/her know you will be attending. Host will not be required to provide a meal- coffee, tea, desserts only. Thank you! All of Epiphany’s Summer Gatherings will begin at 6:00 p.m. -Thursday, June 16th at the home of Martha B. -Thursday, June 30th at the home of Mac and Julie...
