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Upcoming Events and Services The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany February 5, 2022 8:00 am and 10:15 am “Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord and have great delight in his commandments!" (Psalm 112:1) Ascension has returned to receiving Communion in both kinds. Our parishioners have choices. One option is to continue to receive in one kind. A second option is to receive from the common cup. (Please keep in mind that our chalices are made of precious metals which have an anti-microbial quality. Also, we use sacramental wine which is higher in alcohol content. After each person receives, the chalice is turned and wiped with the linen called a purificator.) A third option will be for individuals and households to receive in a small chalice, which will have a small amount of consecrated wine poured into it from the common cruet. Folks may choose to bring from home a glass or cup that holds special significance or to use a small glass which we will have available. Please note – the practice of Intinction (where a parishioner dips the bread in the wine) is not permitted under the diocesan guidelines. With the current surge still underway, we are closely following the direction of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Currently, masks are strongly recommended. We also encourage those who have been traveling to test before returning to church. Click HERE to view on Facebook LIVE (A Facebook account is not required to view the link.) See QUICK LINKS at right for the service bulletins and lessons. Episcopal Relief and Development is mobilizing with Anglican agencies and other partners in order to provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Working through the Action by Churches Together Alliance (ACT Alliance), Episcopal Relief & Development will provide cash, blankets, hygiene supplies and other needed assistance. “Ecumenical and orthodox faith networks are on the ground in the border areas of Poland and Hungary,” said Abagail Nelson, executive vice president, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We will continue to coordinate with these networks, in order to meet the needs of people who have been displaced. ”Please pray for all those affected. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s International Disaster Response Fund will provide humanitarian assistance for the crisis in Ukraine.
A Prayer for Ukraine: God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen (Archbishops Justin Welby & Stephen Cottrell) |
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS: THIS SUNDAY at the 10:15 service, we look forward to the choir and Robert Williamson offering the anthem "God Be in My Head". The organ voluntaries will be Allein Gott in der Hoh Sei Ehr by Friedrich Wilhelm Zachau and Finale by Noel Rawsthorne. Preaching at both services will be Father Michael. FEBRUARY SPIRE NEWSLETTER: Printed copies can be found at the back of the church and on the reception table in Hawks Hall. You may also read it HERE. COFFEE HOUR: Please join us for coffee and fellowship in Hawks Hall after each service. BETWEEN THE MASSES, an adult discussion group, will meet between the 8:00 am and 10:15 services in Hawks Hall. The TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will meet at 6pm on Tuesday, February 7 at Foothill Restaurant, 2835 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Please RSVP to Ray Smith at ray@madre.net or (626) 233-1035. All are welcome. THURSDAY MORNING MASS will be held on February 9 at 8:15 am in the chapel. RECTOR'S FORUM will be held on February 9 at 9:00 am in the Rector's office or via Zoom (click HERE for Zoom). ALTAR FLOWERS, SANCTUARY CANDLES, AND COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP SHEETS are on the bulletin board outside Hawks Hall. You can also sign up for flowers and sanctuary candle online by using these links: Altar Flowers Sanctuary Candle The MEN'S GROUP MONTHLY LUNCHEON will meet at noon on Wednesday, February 8 at Casa Del Rey on Baldwin Avenue in Sierra Madre. Please RSVP to Father Michael. PARISH ANNUAL MEETING will be held Sunday, February 26. The meeting will follow a single service at 9:30 am! This year, the reports and financials will be available prior to the meeting either by email or on the website. Only a few printed copies will be available. If you would like to have a printed copy, please contact the parish office. A list of the Qualified Electors will be published. ANNUAL MEETING POTLUCK - There will be a potluck following the 9:30am service on February 26. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in Hawks Hall. You can also contact Lisa Wagner. Our annual SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held on February 21st from 5:30pm to 7pm in Hawks Hall. $6 adults/$4 children (12 and under) or $20 for a family of four or more. Bring your PALMS to church. We need them to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. LENTEN GOAT DRIVE: This year for Lent, we are raising money for Goats for Episcopal Relief & Development. Have your donations in by Sunday, April 2. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES will be held February 22 at noon and 6pm. Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist will be celebrated at both services. Pick up a copy of the new Forward Movement Day by Day Daily Devotion Booklet at the back of the church or on the reception table in Hawks Hall. A $2 donation is requested. WEEKLY PRAYER: Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. |
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The Episcopal Church of the Ascension
25 East Laurel Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Phone: 626-355-1133 Email: parish@ascension-sierramadre.com Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 10:15 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist (Rite II, with music) Childcare is available at both services |
