Mothering SundayLections: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23 (Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.); Ephesians 5: 8-14; John 9:1-12 11:00 am: BAS/HE Officiant/Homilist: The Very Reverend Wm Bellamy Readers: Bob Barnes; Chesley Welcher Hymns: 429, Choir Anthem, 560, SSB pg. 24, 45, 7 & 22 The next Ascension Café is March 26. All are welcome … Read More
Ascension News (March 17, 2023)
Next Sunday, March 19, is Mothering Sunday. Let us always remember to pray for, care for, and show respect for Mother Church that nurtures us, and Mother Earth that sustains us. Let us also continue to thank God for all mothers, as well as those who mother us, that the love and care they give may be reflected in the … Read More
Chimes (March 12, 2023)
Lent IIILections: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95 (Refrain: Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice: harden not your hearts.); Romans 5:1-11; John 4:1-42 9:30 am: Ascension Café 11:00 am: BAS/HE Officiant/Homilist: The Very Reverend Wm Bellamy Readers: Elizabeth Barnes; Rev. John Courage Hymns: 442, 58, 577, As the Sun with Longer Journey, 388 Ministry & Mission at the Ascension … Read More
Ascension News (March 10, 2023)
Next Sunday, March 12, will be the third Sunday in Lent. Time slips by so quickly. How is everyone doing on their Lenten Journey? While thumbing through some Lenten readings, I found this simple Lenten prayer which I thought would be nice to share: ‘Dear God, help us to see this holy season of Lent as a time for spiritual … Read More
Chimes (March 5, 2023)
Lent IILections: Genesis 12: 1 – 4a; Psalm 121 (Refrain: The Lord himself watches over you.); Romans 4: 1-5, 13 – 17; John 3:1-16 11:00am: BAS/HE Officiant/Homilist: The Very Reverend Wm Bellamy Readers: Tasker King; Mildred Pretty Hymns: 11, 456, 347, 176, 524 Ministry & Mission at the Ascension Lenten Cards: If you would like to make a Lenten offering, … Read More
Ascension News (March 3, 2023)
It is said that ‘Lent is the time of going deeply into ourselves – determining if there is anything that stands between us and God?’ In our reflections and prayer this Lent, may God help us in discerning what needs changing in our lives, and help us also with the necessary change. A few reminders for you: Apparently, a parishioner … Read More