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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
Sunday, May 17, 2026 9:30am (Rite I) Service “Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with a cry of joy." (Psalm 47:1) 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. A word of caution – there are some folks who are having respiratory issues of a variety of kinds. 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. 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. 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) 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: Celebrating and preaching this Sunday will be Father Michael. Stephen Marshall’s prelude will be Improvisations on the Tune Schönster Herr Jesu by Dale Wood. At the offertory, he will play Elevation by Ovid Young, and the postlude will be Festival Toccata by Percy E. Fletcher. The Burial Office and Eucharist for Ben Smith, followed by interment in the Memorial Garden, will be held Saturday, May 16th, at 1p.m. A time to gather, reminisce, and tell stories will follow in the Parish Hall. THE MAY SPIRE NEWSLETTER is available HERE. THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will gather together at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20th at Don Ricardo’s - 200 E Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA 91006. Please RSVP to Lynne Holl at [email protected] or Lynne's cell phone # 626-437-8219. All are welcome Please join us for a concert on Sunday, May 17th at 4pm in Hawks Hall featuring our pianist Stephen Marshall and cellist, Benny Yi-Bing Chu. There will be music from Bach, Dvorak, Debussy, Rachmaninov, and Beethoven. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Hawks Hall or you can call or email the parish office. NEXT SUNDAY IS THE FEAST OF PENTECOST – WEAR RED! Friends In Deed is lower than ever on food. Please join in Ascension’s Monthly Collection of specific “Gold Items”. They include 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). THURSDAY MORNING MASS at 8:15am on May 21st. RECTOR'S FORUM will meet at 9:00am on Thursday, May 21st in the Rector's office. 2026 ALTAR FLOWERS AND SANCTUARY CANDLES SIGN-UP SHEETS are on the bulletin board outside Hawks Hall. WEEKLY PRAYER: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting 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 |
