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Upcoming Events and Services June 4, 2023 The First Sunday after Pentecost “O LORD our Governor, how exalted is your Name in all the world!" (Psalm 8:1) 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 offers Communion in both kinds and our parishioners have choices: They can receive in one kind, or choose the common cup (our chalices are made of precious metals which have an anti-microbial quality; sacramental wine is higher in alcohol content; and the chalice is turned and wiped with the linen called a purificator), or choose to receive in a small glass, which will have a small amount of consecrated wine poured into it 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 J.D. Neal will be preaching at both services. At the 10:15 service, we look forward to the choir and Robert Williamson offering the anthem "O Love How Deep." The organ voluntaries will be Aria by Flor Peeters and Fugue in B Flat Major by Johann Sebastian Bach. SUNDAY, JUNE 4: Join us for CHOIR APPRECIATION COFFEE HOUR after the 10:15 am service. BETWEEN THE MASSES: The adult discussion group meets between the 8:00 a.m. and the 10:15 a.m. services in Hawks Hall. The TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will meet at 6 p.m. this Tuesday, June 6 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. THE MEN'S GROUP MONTHLY LUNCHEON will meet at noon, Wednesday, June 7 at Nano Cafe on Sierra Madre Blvd. Please RSVP to Father Michael. THURSDAY MORNING MASS: Morning mass is CANCELLED for this week. RECTOR'S FORUM: The Rector's forum will be held on Thursday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the Rector's office. OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME REFUGEES: We are still collecting donations of household supplies to make "welcome bags" for newly arriving refugees. All items need to be in their original packaging. Each bag contains laundry detergent, dish detergent, one or two bars of soap, a small package of sponges, one or more scrubbers, two rolls of paper towels, four or six rolls of toilet paper, and one or two dishtowels. New, reusable bags that are big and sturdy enough to hold all of these items are also welcome. If you yourself like to use other items for cleaning, feel free to donate them as well, and cash is always welcome (in the form of a check to Ascension marked "refugees"). 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: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, 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 |
