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Mount Olivet

Weekly News — July 19, 2024

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Office hours for Fr. Bill will begin next week.

Office hours for Fr. Bill will begin this week.

In person summertime hours will be Wednesday, 9-12 p.m.


Jacquelyn Sophie Brechtel Clarkson (1936 - 2024)

fr david welcoming parishioners into the renovated church

On July 9, Fr. Bill presided at the funeral of our much loved parishioner, Jackie Clarkson. Thank you to all parishioners, who were able to attend. It was a beautiful, heartful service.


The Times-Picayune obituary for Jacquelyn Sophie Brechtel Clarkson


Upcoming Algiers Historic Society Meeting: “A Potted History of Mount Olivet Episcopal Church”

Saturday, July 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Algiers Regional Library in the first floor meeting room

Presenter: Chris Pomfret


The presentation will cover some interesting anecdotes about the church during the civil war and beyond, the depictions on the historic stained glass windows, and the recent renovation.


This is a free presentation and open to the public. Call the library at (504) 596-2641 for more information.


Free Little Pantry restocking

Suggestion: “Breakfast is the heartbeat of a new day!”

We have neighbors in need of healthy foods, especially children during the summer who would normally count on school breakfast and lunch programs.


We have relocated our “Food Basket” to the Church. It is right inside the Pelican St. door. Thank you for your contribution of healthy, unexpired, shelf stable foods.


Flower Power in need of donations

We invite colorful flower honorariums. The Flower Power calendar has plenty of spots. Contact Cyndi and sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall.

($35 suggested donation.)


Sunday School needs volunteers

Can you help just one Sunday a month? We have weekly lesson plans to use as guides, if desired. If you can contribute to this joyous and rewarding mission, please speak to Hazel and sign up on the calendar in the parish hall.


Attention Easy Tithers

Thank you for your generosity and devotion to Mount Olivet Church! Earlier this year, we updated to a new Easy Tithe platform. Your account information did not automatically migrate to the new platform for security reasons. If you haven't already done so, click here for Easy Tithe or text "GIVE" to (504) 315-3040.


Ways to Give to Mount Olivet

  • In the plate Sunday at Church with cash or check

  • Recurring or one time donation using bank or card through our website


  • Mount Olivet Building GoFundMe (building fund donations only)


  • Text GIVE to (504) 315-3040

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530 Pelican Ave
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New Orleans, LA 70114

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