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"All the Difference..."
January 19, 2018
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In
"The Road Not Taken,"
Robert Frost offers a timeless and poignant glimpse into those moments of our lives, both massive and mundane, where we are faced with the decision to go in one direction or another. Sometimes these decisions are easy to make. Other times ... not so much!
I have thought of this poem more than once this week. Our lectionary readings are in the season of Jesus calling together his disciples. More often than not, they seem fairly eager to drop everything and follow him. I wonder at their decisiveness! So many professional and personal responsibilities are left behind (some might say abandoned) as they say "yes" to an invitation from Christ. And yet, their decision made (and makes) all the difference.
I look forward to our conversations over the next few weeks, as we experience once again in scripture and reflection the invitation from Christ to serve him, and to follow him.
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Annual Meeting: February 4, 9:00 A.M.
It's time for our Annual Meeting! Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 4th as we worship together and attend to the care of our parish, then enjoy a time of fellowship together!
Remember: There will be no separate services at 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. on February 4th.
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Dear Parish Family,
On Sunday, February 11th, our choir will resume rehearsals to prepare music for Holy Week. I am so grateful for the dedication of our parish musicians. In the moments they can spare from their busy schedules, they prepare anthems and motets that bring joy and meditation to our special services and help lead us in the singing of God's praises. Next time you see a choir member, please remember to thank them!
On that note, I'd also like to remind you that like every congregation, ours is changing with the passage of time. Several of our esteemed choir members have retired after years of dedicated service, and it is my joy to search for new singers to step up to this important ministry.
The choir will rehearse between the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services this season. It is open to singers of all voice parts aged teen and up. We invite any parishioners who enjoy music to try singing with us for a season!
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This is also a nice opportunity to invite your music-loving friends to visit our Parish. Some folks are out there looking for an intimate, friendly church choir to join, and ours is a pleasant, relaxed option!
Most of all, I ask that you keep me and the choir in your prayers as we continue to worship our Savior, and minister to you, through music.
Soli Deo gloria,
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
February 13, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The "A.Men" are at it again, planning a delightful Pancake Dinner for us on Shrove Tuesday. Come join us on February 13th to share some breakfast-for-dinner as a parish family before we begin the season of Lent!
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Upcoming Events
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Jan. 21, 10:00 A.M.: Youth Art Class
Feb. 4, 9:00 A.M.: Annual Meeting
Feb. 9, 7:00 P.M.: The Snow is Dancing: Winter Recital by Emma Riggle, piano
Feb. 10, 1:00 P.M.: The Snow is Dancing: Children's Concert by Emma Riggle, piano
Feb. 11, 9:00 A.M.: Choir Rehearsals Begin
Feb. 11, 10:00 A.M.: Youth Art Class
Feb. 13, 5:00-7:00 P.M.: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Feb. 14, 7:00 P.M.: Ash Wednesday Mass
Feb. 17, 5:00 P.M.: Open Door Songwriter Series: Pretty Gritty
Feb. 25, 10:00 A.M.: Youth Art Class
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Parish Life
Meet Roger, the LeBarons' friendly, fuzzy Border Collie puppy. He came to visit Ascension the other day and was kind enough to pose for us next to his favorite saint, St. Francis.
Do you have photos of happy times at Ascension Parish? Emma is looking to collect some more informal, people-centered photographs to feature on our website and in
the newsletter. (Or dog-centered photos, apparently.)
You're also invited to share stories and photos of your life outside Ascension for our newsletter. Perhaps you'd like to share photos from recent travel or a family milestone! Your parish family would love to get to know you better.
Please send submissions to Emma:
music@ascensionepiscopalparish.org |
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Reflection
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The Call.
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Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
Such a Way, as gives us breath:
Such a Truth, as ends all strife:
Such a Life, as killeth death.
Come, my
Light, my Feast, my Strength:
Such a Feast, as mends in length:
Such a Strength, as makes his guest.
Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
Such a Joy, as none can move:
Such a Love, as none can part:
Such a Heart, as joyes in love.
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by George Herbert (1593-1633)
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If you have a quotation you'd like to suggest for a future Reflection in
The View
, please email it to Emma Riggle at music@ascensionepiscopalparish.org.
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In Our Prayers
The family of Dodd Fisher
Claude Schrader
Libbie Schrader
Dan Matarazzo
Janet Mersereau
Today in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Portland: Trinity Cathedral.
Nathan LeRud, dean; Julia McCrayGoldsmith, Marlene Mutchler, Matthew Lawrence, Phillip Ayers, John Bright, Roy Coulter, Joseph Dubay, Jack Hilyard, Robert Ladehoff, Harriet Linville, William McKenzie, Alice Scannell, John Scannell, Bud Thurston, Patrick Tomter.
PRAY for the Cathedral as it moves forward with a renewed vision.
Portland: Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Sallie Bowman, Director of Spiritual Care; Scott Dolph, Kurt Neilson, Jonna Alexander, Jennifer Creswell, Chaplains.
Good Samaritan Foundation.
Collect for the Third Sunday of Epiphany:
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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