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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, October 18, 2026 8:00am (Rite I) Service and 10:15am (Rite II) Service “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.” (Psalm 96:1) 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: Father Michael will be celebrating and preaching at both services. Stephen Marshall’s prelude will be Prelude on DUKE STREET (“Jesus Shall Reign”) - Setting by Wilbur Held, nearly 30 years as Organist, Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus, Ohio, retiring to Claremont, CA in 1978 where he was active as a musician until his death in 2015, at 100 years of age. At the offertory, he will play Nos. 20 and 27, from “Miniatures for Organ” by Herbert Howells (1892-1983), a leading composer of Anglican Church Music. The closing voluntary will be Postlude on CWM RHONDDA (“God of Grace and God of Glory”) Setting by Paul Manz (1919-2009), listed by the American Guild of Organists as one of the “101 Most Notable Organists of the 20th Century.” THE OCTOBER SPIRE/NEWSLETTER is available HERE. Our 2026 Stewardship Campaign has officially started. Check your mail for this year’s Stewardship letter and pledge card. Don’t forget you can always pledge online via the church website under GIVE OR pick up a pledge card at the back of the church or on the reception table in Hawks Hall. There will only be ONE SERVICE at 9:30am on Sunday, November 1st, followed by a POTLUCK coffee hour. Casserols, fruit, salads, and pastries are welcome. Please don’t bring dessert as there will be a cake. There will also be a reception honoring Fr. Michal and Debbie that day from 2 to 5pm in Hawks Hall. Look for your invitation in the mail. THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will gather together at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21st at. Raffi’s - E Sierra Madre Blvd — Pasadena, CA — 626-351-0900. Please RSVP to Ray Smith at [email protected] or Ray’s cell phone # 626-233-1035. All are welcome. It’s Halloween Time! Once again we will be distributing candy on October 31st. Please bring candy donations (large bags of individually wrapped pieces) to church and they will be safely stored until the ghoulish night…thank you! Mark your calendars! “AN OFFERING OF MUSIC” will be held on Sunday, October 25th at 4:00PM. Admission will be free, and donations will be enthusiastically encouraged to benefit The Music Ministry Fund at Ascension. 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 is at 8:15am on October 22nd. RECTOR'S FORUM will meet at 9am on Thursday, October 22nd in the Rector's office. 2026 ALTAR FLOWERS AND SANCTUARY CANDLES SIGN-UP SHEETS are on the bulletin board outside Hawks Hall. WEEKLY PRAYER: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; 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) |
