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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
November 16, 2025 - The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Services at 8am and 10:15am THANKSGIVING DAY MASS Thursday, November 27th at 9:30 a.m. “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things." (Psalm 98:1) 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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THIS SUNDAY: Father Michael will be celebrating and preaching at both services. Stephen Marshall’s prelude will be No. 15 from "Miniatures for Organ" by Herbert Howells, his offertory will be "I Danced in the Morning" based on the American Shaker tune Simple Gifts, setting by Emma Lou Diemer. The postlude will be Postlude on the tune "Ellacombe", setting by Albert L. Travis. BETWEEN THE MASSES: This adult discussion group is on hiatus until further notice. THE NOVEMBER SPIRE NEWSLETTER is available HERE. OUR 2025 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN has officially started. Check your mail for this year’s Stewardship letter and pledge card. Our pledge goal is $210,000. To date, we have received 26 pledges totaling $101,760. 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. THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER GROUP will gather together at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19th at Nano Cafe, here in Sierra Madre. Please RSVP to Lynne Holl at [email protected] or her cell phone # 626-437-8219. All are welcome. SAVE THE DATE! Ascension’s Private Holiday Shopping Party at Savor the Flavor in Sierra Madre is on Saturday, November 22nd at 6pm. Sign-up on the bulletin board in Hawks Hall or contact Jean Rowe. Please RSVP by Sunday, November 16th. HOLIDAYS AT HILLSIDES 2025: Let’s show our generous support by providing gifts to help those in need this holiday season. Cards in the amount of $25 from Vons, Food for Less, Ralphs, Target, Walmart, and Amazon will make the holidays brighter for families in need. Please leave your donations on the collection plate on Sundays or drop them off in the parish office by Sunday, December 14. Deacon Ed will deliver them to Hillsides. ST. ANNE’S ALTAR GUILD IS COLLECTING FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND GREENS: Envelopes are available at the back of the church and in the parish hall. Checks should be made out to the Church of the Ascension and turned in by Tuesday, December 16th for donations to be noted in the Christmas bulletin. SIMILARLY, OUR MUSIC MINISTRY IS ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Envelopes are available at the back of the church and in the parish hall. Checks should be made out to The Church of the Ascension (with the notation “Music Fund”) and turned in by Tuesday, December 16th for donations to be noted in the Christmas bulletin. 2026 ORDO/EPISCOPAL CALENDARS are in. They are located on the reception table in Hawks Hall. A $5 donation is requested. FORWARD DAY BY DAY: Pick up a copy of the this devotional booklet at the back of the church or on the reception table in Hawks Hall. A $2 donation is requested. THURSDAY MORNING MASS will be held on November 20th at 8:15 a.m. RECTOR'S FORUM will meet on Thursday, November 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the Rector's office. 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: Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; 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 |
