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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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UPCOMING SERVICES
July 6, 2025 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. "Be joyful in God, all you lands; sing the glory of his Name; sing the glory of his praise." (Psalm 66:1) 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 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) |
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THIS SUNDAY: We welcome Father Bob Gaestel as our celebrant and preacher, and Deacon Ed will be assisting. Father Michael is on vacation.
BETWEEN THE MASSES: This adult discussion group will be on hiatus until further notice. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will gather together at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th at El Portal Restaurant, 695 E. Green Street in Pasadena. Please RSVP to Ray Smith at [email protected] or Ray’s cell phone # 626-233-1035. All are welcome. The profile for the election of the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is now available here. THURSDAY MORNING MASS will be held at 8:15 a.m. on July 10th in the chapel. RECTOR'S FORUM will be held at 9:00 a.m. on July 10th in the Rector's office. MONTHLY "SPIRE" NEWSLETTER: Printed copies of the July Spire can be found at the back of the church and on the reception table in Hawks Hall, or read the newsletter HERE. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Wednesday, July 9th from 12pm - 6pm in Hawks Hall. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ECTA to sign up. We need at least 25 participants to reach the goal of 25 pints of blood. All donors will receive a pair of Red Cross X goodr sunglasses. LA DODGERS EPISCOPAL NIGHT is Friday, August 29th at 7:00 pm (Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks). Tickets are $42 and MUST be ordered by Sunday, July 20th. Sign up on the bulletin board in Hawks Hall or call the parish office. Tickets will be distributed electronically via the MLB app. Tickets must be readable on a cell phone for entry into the stadium. 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. WEEKLY PRAYER: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; 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 |
