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About Us
We are Sierra Madre's village church, where all are welcome - from "town" and beyond. We are a place to meet God and your neighbors, serving Christ today for those who will know and serve Christ tomorrow. |
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We offer praise and thanksgiving to God through a variety of ministries, including worship, fellowship, formation, pastoral care, outreach, and by being present in the larger church and our community. |
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UPCOMING SERVICES
April 20, 2025 - The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter The Great Vigil of Easter and Solemn Mass - 6:00 a.m. (This service begins outside on the south side of the church.) Easter Brunch and Children's Easter Egg Hunt - 8:00 a.m. Festival High Mass - 10:15 a.m. "This is the Lord's doing , and it is marvelous in our eyes." (Psalm 118:23) A word of caution – there are quite a few folks who are having respiratory issues of a variety of kinds. Please, if you are having any symptoms, please stay home, and we will bring Easter Communion to you. This would be a kindness to the vulnerable in our congregation. 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 guidelines from the LA County Health Department and State authorities, we encourage those with heightened vulnerabilities to wear masks. Ascension offers Communion at the rail and provides the option of small glasses to 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. For those impacted by the fires, here are some resources and opportunities to consider:
From Episcopal Relief and Development: Please give today to our Hurricane Relief Fund and help our partners and dioceses reach vulnerable communities devastated by hurricanes and other catastrophic storms. As we continue to assess ongoing needs in impacted areas, your urgent gift will enable us to respond now — and in the long run to aid in recovery. Click HERE to give. A PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND: Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer (page 815) 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) |
QUICK LINKS
THIS SUNDAY: Father Michael will be celebrating and preaching. The 6am service begins outdoors on the south side of the church. The 10:15am service begins inside the church.
A POTLUCK EASTER BRUNCH AND AN EASTER EGG HUNT will follow the early service on Easter Sunday. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you wish to make a food contribution or help set up or clean up. All food should be brought ready to serve. Leftovers will be set out after the later service. THE TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will gather together at 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, April 23rd at Nano Cafe, 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre - 626-325-3334. Please RSVP to Ray Smith at [email protected] or Ray’s cell phone # 626-233-1035. All are welcome.. FUNERAL MASS: A date and time has been set for the Funeral Mass for Carolyn Johnson. It will be held on Saturday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. She will be interred in the Memorial Garden and a reception will follow in Hawks Hall. BETWEEN THE MASSES: The adult discussion group usually meets during the hour between the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services in Hawks Hall. MONTHLY "SPIRE" NEWSLETTER: Printed copies of the April Spire can be found at the back of the church and on the reception table in Hawks Hall, or read the newsletter HERE. THURSDAY MORNING MASS will be held on April 24th at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel. RECTOR'S FORUM will be held on April 24th at 9:00 a.m. in the Rector's office. THE SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE NEXT BISHOP OF LOS ANGELES has announced a “Listening Session” for our Deanery. It will be held Saturday, April 26th at 10am at The Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel. All are invited to come and share ideas about what we would hope for in our next Bishop. Deacon Ed can answer questions you might have. Click HERE or on the button above to view the flyer. THE BISHOP COADJUTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles invites you to participate in this diocesan-wide survey to help us discern the qualities and priorities for our next Bishop. Click HERE for the survey. Please direct questions to Deacon Ed who serves on the Search Committee. FRIENDS IN DEED is lower than ever on food. Please join in Ascension's monthly collection of specific "Gold Items" including canned tuna and chicken, hearty soups, stew, chili, pasta and pasta sauce, peanut butter, cereal, rice, oil, sugar, flour, fruit juice, and vegetable juice (V8). ALTAR FLOWERS, SANCTUARY CANDLES, AND COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP SHEETS are on the bulletin board outside Hawks Hall. Please note that due to increased costs, flowers are now $50 instead of $40. WEEKLY PRAYER: Almighty God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now 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 |
