(Over the course of the week, the Natchitoches Parish Journal is republishing some of its most memorable stories from the past year … some of our readers most read).
Natchitoches’ historic Trinity Episcopal Church was filled with members of the LGBTQ community, families and allies, for the area’s first Pride Mass Saturday, October 25. The Pride Mass is a regular service with readings and homily geared towards acceptance, healing and God’s love towards all persons. After the service, the church hosted food and fellowship in the church hall.
The service was led by The Rev. Shelley Martin, Curate of Alexandria’s St James Episcopal Church, The Rev Kristen Paul, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, and The Rev Deacon Michael Parham of St. James Episcopal Church.
From the Pride Mass program” “Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you. And loves you unconditionally. Go in peace to follow the good road and may the blessing of God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, be with you now ands always. Amen.”
