a *normal* week

as if anything is normal within Chi Alpha New Orleans...

however, this week is as close as we get: no officially planned, special events. If you're new, this is a great week to check out a Satellite group, or prayer gathering just to see what Chi Alpha looks like, how we work.

Something rather nifty, that's popping up: small groups are gathering throughout the week for brief and/or extended times of prayer. These little gatherings are the makings of a real spiritual awakening. It's all quite exciting.

Watch for new pics coming soon from last weeks excitement: Saturday was the largest day of service nolaxa has ever done. 4 teams went out around the city. It was rockin!

PS: thanks for Mr. George Gallien, and Loyola University Ministry for the scrumptious BBQ after work!

map to the gathering

the "dirt quad" now has grass growing:

The Week Rolls in with Western Washington

First, there are pictures up from Spring Thing. Sweet.

Next, get ready for an action packed week:
(are you ready?)

Tuesday: race.color.ethnicity program in Monroe (Tulane) - 4th floor lounge at 7:00pm. [free snacks]

Wednesday: race.color.ethnicity program in the Wolf Den (Loyola) - basement of the Danna Center at 6:15pm [free snacks]
*see the Satellites link above for more details
Thursday: see a map to the building here

Saturday: Action and BBQ!!

We will return to finish gutting the Smith's house on Robert E. Lee, and are working on a second project, as we expect a big turnout. RSVP via email or the facebook event to get the details on where to meet, etc... (we need the RSVP to make sure we have enough rides, and enough masks and gloves)

Afterwards, we will have a free BBQ compliments of Loyola University Ministry. This BBQ is for all those who will serve on Saturday and/or have served in any of this semester's previous service projects with Chi Alpha.

Action and BBQ

Hey everyone!

I hope everyone is coming out of midterms with their sanity and their GPA intact. Well if you're looking for a little post-midterm breather, or if you just want to join with us to continue to rebuild our city we have the solution! We'll be going out again on Sat. March 25th to do more service. We'll send you more details in the next few days, but we wanted to make sure you save the date. (There may be more than one team, but at least some of us will be returing to Shonda's parents' home on Robert E. Lee. Shonda and Sullivan are Chi Alpha directors at McNeese St. University.)
As an added bonus, we are going to have a BBQ afterwards to reward all those who have come with us on any type of service project throughout the semester. Ya'll are making a significant difference to those you help and we just wanted to say, "thanks!" So, bring your friends and come out with us on Sat. March 25th!

Keep up to date with XA via the calendar.

Mardi Gras Pics meet Facebook

Let's see, let's see...Spring Thing is this weekend! If you aren't signed up yet, there is still room for you--but the price has gone up to $40. Call now, don't delay! 1 (800) blahbla or, better yet, email us.

Umm... be sure to check the calendar for up-to-date information on all kinds of groovy stuff. The Gathering is coming on the 23rd, and our next big Action day is Saturday the 25th.

Lots of new pictures are up. I uploaded them through my facebook account so you all can post your comments and such. What do you think? Keep going with facebook, or return to the old way?

New Pictures and a Couple Announcements

Check out the photo galleries - lots of new pics are up. Mardi Gras pics will be up sometime next week! We had a great time serving and parading and bbqing...

Also - Loyola Prayer will be hosted at Bill Horne's place (2515 Broadway) this week. We'll meet up for prayer at 6:30pm, and then chow around 7:15. Yea, it's a potluck, so bring some food if you can. If you need a ride, be at Iggy by 6:15.

And - there's a new, special Satellite. Check out the Satellites link for more info.

pic: Battle of the Sexes - the guys took a quick lead by putting their heads together, but ultimately were beaten by the ladies.

UNO Prayer Continues Thursday

Wow! The UNO chapter of Chi Alpha is kicking off!

Join together for prayer from 12:30-1:30pm at the amphitheater (it's got a blue roof) near the Administration building. --Moved to Liberal Arts Bldg room 370 for the rest of the semester.

Contact Kelly for more info. Or call 504.324.9880
the first Chi Alpha New Orleans prayer gathering in front of Tulane spring of 2003: a team of UL-Lafayette students and interns, and a couple students from Tulane and Loyola