Elizabeth Perry, Program Manager for the Geaux Get Healthy Program, is seeking volunteers to assist with the program that is held at the Our Lady of the Lake North Clinic on Airline Highway. There are various roles available. Normally, the hospital requires a lengthy training course, however, Elizabeth has gotten special permission to shorten this for St. Margaret volunteers. Here is the link to submit an application:
Confirmation Class at St Margaret's The Book of Common Prayer says of confirmation that, “In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop. Those baptized as adults are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith” (BCP 412).
So the rite of confirmation is indelibly tied to baptism – not the completion of it but an affirmation of the vows made either on behalf of an infant or by an adult. While confirmation doesn’t make a person any more of a Christian, it is a rite of Christian commitment; an important part of living out one’s life in Christ.
St. Margaret’s offers confirmation preparation for adults and teenagers who desire to make a public commitment to Jesus Christ in front of the bishop. Any adult interested in confirmation should make this desire known to Fr Tommy by emailing him at rector@saintmargarets.com . If you have been confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church you will not need to be confirmed but will be received into the Episcopal Church by the bishop. We will be offering an adult confirmation class entitled “Episcopal 101.” The course includes basic instruction on Anglican church history, the Book of Common Prayer, the sacraments, Scripture, church doctrine, spirituality, and church polity.
Confirmation will take place when Bishop Thompson visits St Margaret’s on Sunday, September 28.
We are growing here at St. Margaret's and what better way to showcase that growth than an outdoor worship for the whole church where our children are able to get involved! This year to celebrate Earth Day we will have an intergenerational worship service followed by a garden party! We will be enjoying our new Meditation Garden and outdoor altar. Please bring seating or blankets for the service and you must wear a mask. The service will conclude at 11AM and the gardening, crafts and activities will follow. You are welcome to pack a picnic and share the afternoon with us!
Wear play clothes.
THIS WEEK AT ST MARGARET'S
Church Office Hours:
Closed Monday, April 5th
Tues. - Thurs. 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Friday 9:30 - 11:30AM
Sunday, April 11 Worship 8 AM - To Reserve your spot click HERE Sunday School 9 AM - Parish Hall and on Zoom Platform Click HERE Worship 10 AM - To Reserve your spot click HERE. Sunday Online Worship 10 AM -Facebook Live or on our church Website
For a pastoral emergency you can contact the Rector (225-933-3288)
The Book of Common Prayer says of confirmation that, “In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop. Those baptized as adults are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith” (BCP 412).
