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New Orleans church, home to ‘murder board,’ eyes new tribute to victims in stars on ceiling
Continue readingThe Subjective Nature of the “Murder Board”
Since 2007 St. Anna’s has attempted, as best as we can, to list all of the murders in what is recognizably “New Orleans.” That includes parts of Jefferson Parish as well. The goal of this public display of names, ages, and manners of death are to remind us all of
Continue readingThe Incarnation because you matter.
The doctrine of Incarnation is a Gift to the World. I say this because it offers a spiritual foundation that becomes inclusive of our human enterprise. This is not to dismiss other religions or faith traditions. Each of the varied faith traditions offers some fundamental basis. Judaism offers a broad
Continue reading“I am not living my dream, I am living in God’s dream for me”
Anna’s Place Sunday was a special mass falling during the Season of Advent. It would include children singing secular songs, African drums in procession, Blessing of Anna’s Place Faculty and an array of extraordinary pieces of what is our liturgy for that day. Why? Because Anna’s Place is a robust
Continue readingStanding on the shoulders of Eve
It would seem that in so many ways this day and age is thankless. This day and age seems so filled with greed and avarice. People too often seem to have lost any sense of civility. Our government is turmoil and that in turn leads to a deep sense of
Continue readingSt. Anna’s: More than a place-a thought!
Dear Ones: Life is very busy in this harried world. Priorities of job, family, vocation create a life where time is so highly valued and it seems so little. When do you rest, spend time with family, with each other; when do we have space to simply be? I understand I
Continue readingAn ode to Gretchen the Church Dog and all fur babies
A Community within Communities Gretchen’s essay. Because I have a free rein to write what I want I generally try to honor this by offering thoughts and reflections on our community. This article will expand our community to include our pets. During our last pet blessing a couple of weeks
Continue reading” Today once again I was touched by the Hand of God”
A Spiritual Reflection: Today once again I was touched by the Hand of God by Br. Donald Dubay, CFC, Community of Francis and Clare Forward by The Very Rev. Bill Terry: The great mystics of the present and past ages have each enjoyed a unique and memorable connection to
Continue readingRectors Report: July TRANSITIONS and the Feast of St. Anna
RECTOR’S REPORT July 2019 The Feast of St. Anna was one of the best that we have experienced in years. Some of the key features was an aggressive outreach to members who have been absent for a time. Many of those “members” joined us for the Feast and showed support
Continue readingMass Canceled on Sunday July 14th Stay tuned!
As of this moment Saint Anna’s, in order to respect City directives and to preserve community safety, will be canceling Mass normally held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. If conditions should dramatically change and if we should have clear streets we may extend an invitation to join for Eucharist and
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