It’s June, and at this time of the year, gardeners are working the soil, sowing seeds, watering, hoping for sunshine, and watching for the results of their labours. It is indeed a rewarding experience when you know your work hasn’t been in vain and you can see the evidence from the sprouts making their way through the soil. We also … Read More
Chimes (June 4, 2023)
Trinity SundayLections:Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8 (Pg. 711); 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20, Eucharistic Prayer 3, pg. 198 11:00 am: BAS/HE Officiant/Homilist: The Very Reverend Wm Bellamy Readers: Fronie Squibb; Reverend Jim Pollard Hymns: 394, 257, 1, 405, 560 Ministry & Mission at the Ascension Summer Student: We are hiring for a summer student position! If you are interested in applying, … Read More
Ascension News (June 2, 2023)
Trinity Sunday is next Sunday, the first Sunday after Pentecost. It celebrates the oneness of God in the three forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is not an easy doctrine to understand. I have heard it explained to children by having them think of an apple – one apple with three different parts – the skin, … Read More
Chimes (May 28, 2023)
PentecostLections: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35, 37 (pg. 844); Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23; Eucharistic Prayer 3 pg. 198 9:30 am: Ascension Café 11:00 am: BAS/HE Officiant/Homilist: The Very Reverend Wm Bellamy Readers: Robert Nurse; Ruby Kocurko Hymns: 249, 646, 643, 649, 505 Ministry & Mission at the Ascension Confirmation Candidates: We pray for our confirmation candidates as they … Read More
Ascension News (May 26, 2023)
Next Sunday, May 28, is Pentecost Sunday – which commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles, the Comforter that Jesus promised to his followers before his departure. The New King James Version states it this way, ‘When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there was … Read More
Chimes (May 21, 2023)
Ascension SundayLections: Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11; Psalm 47 (Refrain: God has gone up with a shout.); Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 11:00 am: BAS/HE/HB Officiant/Homilist: The Very Reverend Wm Bellamy Readers: Dana Dawe, Julia Collins Hymns: 246, Child of Blessing, 247, 60, 379 Ministry & Mission at the Ascension Ascension Café: The next Ascension Café is Sunday, May 28. Please … Read More