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Upcoming Events and Services September 24, 2023 The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Services at 8:00 am and 10:15 am “I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your Name for ever and ever." (Psalm 145:1) 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. Based upon updated guidelines from the Los Angeles County Health Department, and State authorities, we encourage those with heightened vulnerabilities to continue wearing masks. Ascension has returned to offering Communion at the rail, either kneeling or standing facing east. We continue to provide the small glasses that will be filled from the common cruet. Please note that the practice of intinction (where a parishioner dips the bread in the wine) is not permitted under the diocesan guidelines. 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.
Responding to Turkey and Syria: Many people have inquired about how to respond to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. We all know that the recovery will take years, if not decades. One option is to contribute through Episcopal Relief and Development. They are working in concert with the Anglican Alliance and other European partners. Here is the link to their website: https://www.episcopalrelief.org Also, Vestry member Matt Gorman offers this consideration: “Acts 11:26 mentions Barnabas and Saul teaching in Antioch (aka, Antakya) which is where followers were first called “Christians” … according to Galatians 2:11, it was in Antioch where Paul confronted Peter “to his face”. It is sad to now see the tragedy in this birthplace of Christianity where the people have kept the faith alive for centuries, often in the face of persecution." The link for donations to the Antiochian diocese is HERE. A couple of other recent articles are below:
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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THIS SUNDAY: Father Michael will be celebrating and preaching at both services. This Sunday at the 10:15 service, we look forward to Robert Williamson and the choir offering the anthem “Steal Away.” The organ voluntaries will be Elevation by Louis Vierne and Postlude on an Irish Church Melody by C.H. Stanford.
BETWEEN THE MASSES: The adult discussion group meets between the 8:00 a.m. and the 10:15 a.m. services in Hawks Hall. MONTHLY "SPIRE" NEWSLETTER: Printed copies of the September Spire can be found at the back of the church and on the reception table in Hawks Hall, or read the newsletter HERE. The TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will meet on Tuesday, September 26th at 6:00 pm at The Only Place in Town, 110 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, 626-355-3502. Please RSVP to Ray Smith at ray@madre.net or Ray’s cell phone # 626-233-1035. All are welcome. THURSDAY MORNING MASS: Morning mass will be held on Thursday, September 28 at 8:15 a.m. in the chapel. RECTOR'S FORUM: The Rector's forum will be held on Thursday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the Rector's office. 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 WEEKLY PRAYER: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 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 |
