St. Anna's Episcopal Church1313 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA
504.947.2121 (p)
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PRESS RELEASE: February 2, 2010
New Orleans, LA - St. Anna's Episcopal Church located at 1313 Esplanade Ave., a long-time resident of the Treme, and noted home of the "Murder Board," Medical Mission, and Awesome Girls will host a "Who dat" Mass on the 5th Sunday after Epiphany (February 7) at 10:30 a.m.
Fr. Terry, the Rector, said "In our readings for that Sunday, St. Paul reminds us of our city when he says, '...so you have come to believe.' We will not only be celebrating and praying for 'the boys,' but also celebrating a city united in peace and joy."
At the end of the mass, New Orleans' own Storyville Stompers Brass Band will second line the congregation out to the front of the church with "When The Saints Go Marching In." At that time the band and choir will provide suitable music to rejoice in the moment. A head nod to tailgating will follow with grilled hot dogs.
Vestments for the solemn high mass will reflect the theme of the day, and prayers will be offered following the worship service so all can participate. "This church is very much a part of the neighborhood and so we cry when the neighborhood cries and we rejoice when the neighborhood rejoices," said Luigi Mandile, Parish Administrator.
The Episcopal Church welcomes all persons to join in the prayers, worship, and fellowship on "Who dat Sunday"; church attire, BLACK AND GOLD.
