The Chapel Of The Holy Spirit

While breaks are lovely, it is always so nice to get back into the swing of things. Here is our schedule this week… we hope you’ll join us! Thursday: 6pm Dinner and Discussion Topic: Catching up and Planning for the Semester Saturday: 1-3pm Work Afternoon at the Chapel House Sunday, January 17th: 10am Holy Eucharist [...]

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we did something that may become a tradition here at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Following the 10am service, we gathered with James around the piano, toasted with little glasses of sherry, and had a happy ol’ hymn sing. It was the final Christmas blow-out… we called out requests for Christmas carols.  We sang [...]

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**Until the start of the Spring Semester, we will have one weekly service of  Holy Eucharist 10am** Please join us on Christmas Eve! December 24th, 5pm Holy Eucharist

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Advent Lessons was simply delightful. It is always lovely to have the morning congregation and the students worshiping together. The morning congregation gives the Chapel the gift of tradition and constancy. Lessons & Carols has become a time-honored tradition here. Last night reminded me of the gift it is to be one of the multitude [...]

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It is tradition that the last service of the Fall Semester is our festival of Advent Lessons & Carols. This simple service is both reflective and joyful… we will hear readings from Holy Scripture and sing hymns that celebrate and honor the season. A reception of a simple supper (soup and salad) will follow. The [...]

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Advent begins. The church year begins not with New Years day, but with the start of the joyful and quieting season. Advertisers suggest we purchase to prepare for Christmas. Advent suggests we spend our best time doing just the opposite.  Advent is a season for preparation, for reflection, for holy waiting on God. But how? [...]

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1) Rebuild Day on Saturday. The Chapel House is looking fabulous!… but we’re not quite done yet. Please consider pitching in from 8:15am- 3pm on Saturday. Email Giulianna to sign up or for more information: giuliannagray@gmail.com 2) Sunday: Hunger Banquet 6pm! 6pm, Followed by a Holy Eucharist whose readings will inspire us to get the [...]

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Last night, the community at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit really came together for our Celebration of New Ministry. Our dear Bishop was with us, in addition to so many friends– new and old. Thanks to all of you who participated in getting our space ready, participating in the liturgy, and in our wonderful [...]

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We’re going to soon liturgically celebrate what has happened in the life of our community at Chapel of the Holy Spirit this year . The Bishop will be with us on Sunday, November 8th at 7pm to celebrate that a new chapter of ministry has begun, whereby the Rev. Giulianna Gray is now full-time chaplain. [...]

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Our Vision The Chapel House, located behind the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at 7215 Zimple Street, will become housing and sanctuary for volunteer groups still coming to New Orleans to rebuild homes, with a special focus made to support college student groups. Volunteer groups will volunteer through Episcopal Community Service’s Rebuild Program during the [...]

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