09/12/2008
Post-Gustav Resources
By Staff
Disaster Food Stamps
•Temporary food stamp benefits are available based on income level and the size of the family.
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09/11/2008
Louisiana cleans up after Hurricane Gustav
By Carol Barnwell, Episcopal News Service
The city of New Orleans stood in the path of last week's Hurricane Gustav, but much of the Diocese of Louisiana is rural, woven with bayous and at the ends of narrow roads -- places such as Houma, Rosedale, Plaquemine and White Castle.
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09/11/2008
EDOLA's Continued Response to Hurricane Gustav
By Heather Parker
The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana extends a warm thank-you for the concern and offers of support around the diocese and country as we respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
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09/10/2008
“The Grace Place” Offers Free Lunches and Info
By Carrie Crockett
Grace Episcopal Church at 3700 Canal Street welcomes the public to a free lunch from Trinity Episcopal's Mobile Loaves & Fishes ministry from 10 am to 2 pm through Friday, Sept. 12.
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09/05/2008
Respite Centers Open
By Staff
Respite Centers are open and underway ...
St. Patrick's, Zachary, served over 500 meals on Thursday, and plans to continue to offer this service over the next several days. Today’s menu: Venison roast (welcome to Zachary), Rice and Gravy, Black-eyed peas and Cake.
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09/03/2008
ODR Updte
By Nell Bolton
Dear Friends...
Today has been a rich and inspiring day. As we get more information about needs throughout our Diocese, many of you have also begun to identify ministry opportunities. When churches and individuals call with offers of material or volunteer help, please refer them to ODR’s Volunteer Coordinator, Pete Nunnally. The best way to reach Pete is via email: pnunnally@edola.org or you may call him at 504-259-1417. Pete will be keeping track of emerging volunteer opportunities, and we intend to post updates on our website.
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09/03/2008
Canon to the Ordinary's Wednesday Evening Update
By Canon Mark Stevenson
Dear Sisters and Brothers...
As Wednesday draws to a close and I reflect on the work behind and before us, I find that I am in awe of the effort being put forth by so many in our diocese. Gustav has left his mark on us like so many storms before him, but it is obvious to me that the mark of Christ, sealed upon us at our baptism, is far stronger. That, of course, should come as no surprise.
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09/02/2008
Thank you for your offers
By Nell Bolton
We are grateful for all of the offers of support from our friends around the country. At this point, we are assessing community needs as well as the state of our churches and congregations. We intend to post information in a few days on how you can participate in our recovery efforts, so please do check back! Many thanks and blessings to you all.
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09/01/2008
From Canon Mark Stevenson
By The Rev'd E. Mark Stevenson
Dear Sisters and Brothers ...
Like many of you, I am sitting in my living room this morning watching the televised reports of Gustav on (what seems like) several stations at once. We have said our prayers, made our preparations, and gotten our family and friends to places of safety. Now, we are waiting for the storm to make its way by.
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09/01/2008
Bishop's Report- September 1, 2008
By Bishop Jenkins
Monday, September 1, 2008
Greetings from Baton Rouge where Louise and I have taken refuge from the wind and water of Hurricane Gustav. The many prayers and messages of support are appreciated. All of our staff and volunteers have left the city of New Orleans. We expect to open our office at St. James Church as soon as we can safely move about. The wind and rain here in Baton Rouge are bad and predicted to get worse.
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