Hurricane Katrina

Special Services of Remembrance:
Marking the Anniversary of Katrina

“A Service of Remembrance and Hope”
Held on Sunday August 27, “A Service of Remembrance and Hope” took place in the outdoor chapel at our beach site at 452 W. Beach Blvd., Long Beach. We had a wonderful turnout and beautiful (moderate - 90's)weather.  Bishop Gray was with us as our celebrant.
The Rev. Lynne Hough, Bishop Gray, and the Rev. David KnightBaptism - Service of Remembrance & HopeEucharist - Service of Remembrance & HopeSt. Patrick's cross from floor joists

Hands Across the Coast – Hurricane Katrina Commemoration
We met on the beach in front of the St. Patrick's church property (452 W. Beach Blvd., Long Beach) at 2:30 pm Sunday, August 27 to join with others up and down the Coast for 2 minutes of silence. The Rector of The Church of the Redeemer, The Rev. Harold Roberts, came up with this idea for a commemoration on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. 
View The Sun Herald article about "Hands" 

Hands Across the Coast
St. Patrick's folks and neighbors join hands for "Hands Across the Coast."

"What can I say?"

Service of Remembrance and Hope
Twelth Sunday after Pentecost (August 27)
Listen to the sermon "What can I say?" by David Knight
Read the lessons for Proper 16

Prayer for St. Patrick’s

O Lord God of Israel, the heavens cannot contain you,
yet you are pleased to dwell in the midst of your people,
and have moved us to set apart a space on which to rebuild a house of prayer:
Send us your Spirit,
that we may learn what you would have us do,
and the words and witness you would have us offer.
Guide us as we continue your work;
show us the field in which to plant,
that your Kingdom may come and your power be revealed in this community;
to the glory of your Name.
Amen.

 

 


The Rev. David Knight stands in front of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church after Hurricane Katrina.  View larger image

St. Patrick's site facing West (Parish Hall)

St. Patrick's site - from parking lot - facing east (building at 603 Magnolia). View larger image


St. Patrick's site - from parking behind 603 Magnolia - facing east (Bryan's Cottage)
St. Patrick's site - from parking behind 603 Magnolia - facing east (Bryan's Cottage/Youth Minister's house)
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St. Patrick's site - standing in office wing facing south
St. Patrick's site - from inside the office /parlor -facing south (towards beach)
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St. Patrick's site - exterior door for office/christian ed wing
St. Patrick's site - exterior door leading into office/Christian ed. wing
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 St. Patrick's site - from parking lot facing northwest - view of east transcept (choir area) and east half of sanctuary
St. Patrick's site - view from parking lot facing northwest. In foreground is the east transcept (choir area) ; in background is the east half of the sanctuary looking towards the entrance to the church.
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A parishioner, St. Patrick's Deacon, and Rector before the 1st service after Katrina.
A parishioner looks on as Deacon and Rector greet each other before St. Patrick's service (Sept. 4) after Katrina. The service was held at Grace Lutheran church in Long Beach.



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