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From the Rector
The Reverend C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
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September 29, 2017
Dear Parish Family,
An OES colleague eloquently spoke in Chapel last week about her formative experience (in college) of reading "The Great Gatsby." This singular novel tipped her toward a major in English and a path as a lifelong teacher.
It became curious to me that my own B.A. in English, and subsequent years (decades, really) of dedication towards important and inspiring works never afforded me the chance to read this particular "great American novel." At the dinner table, I checked in with my son (a senior in high school), wondering if he had read this novel himself. His reaction was somewhere between disbelief and dismay - that someone as "old" as me had never turned the pages of Fitzgerald's novel. "It's one of my top two or three favorite novels, dad." Truly, he was incredulous.
My reflection. I wonder how many folks out there have managed to live rich (and even long) lives without a real introduction to the "good news" we call the Gospel. Perhaps they are in your daily orbit of relationships and friendships. I encourage you to think about it, and ask. You have an amazing story to share. Indeed, a life-changing one.
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My copy of "The Great Gatsby" arrived by Amazon mid-week. I'm looking forward to a good read, and joining the circle of those "in the know." Maybe you are one of them!
Blessings,
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From our
Parish Administrator
Sally LeBaron
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Here's the Fall AEP uniform as modeled by Barb Anderson, Ibby Brooke and Dick Portwood at the Sunday
8 A.M. Mass.
The gingham check shirt says "classy", while the cheery red vest says "it's getting chilly out there"!
Stay tuned for October's colors, although I think those are pretty standard and have something to do with All Saints' Day Eve...
Take care and get cozy,
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From our
Hospitality Committee
Laura Krum, chair
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The Ascension Hospitality Committee is always welcoming new members! If you would like to join the fun in planning and preparing for our parish events throughout the year, we would love to have you!
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Sunday, October 1, 9:00 A.M.
Brad Mersereau
Join us this Sunday, October 1, between the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses, for a talk by our own Brad Mersereau. This is part of our
continuing series of talks by the members and friends of Ascension Parish.
In this session, Brad joins us to share about his work as a sobriety advocate. His talk is entitled, "Lessons Learned: Creating Significant Transactions Through Community Synergy And Mutual Ownership." It will be followed by a Q & A session.
There will be light breakfast refreshments at the event, which will take place downstairs in Reinhart Hall. Come early to join our 8:00am Mass, or stay after to worhsip with us at 10:00am!
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From our Minister of Music
Emma Mildred Riggle, M.M.
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Dear Parish Family,
I'm excited to announce a new plan for our Advent and Christmas choral music at Ascension. I always seek to adapt my musical choices not only to the flavor of the liturgical season, but also to the gifts of the musicians available.
This Advent, we're going to feature the fine ladies of the Ascension Choir in soprano/alto choral arrangements on Christmas Eve. I encourage you to come to our 9:00 P.M. Christmas Eve Mass to hear the beautiful sound of a women's choir!
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We also have many talented soloists in this parish, so we will also feature soloists and small group musical offerings during Advent.
Rehearsals for the Advent Women's Choir will begin on November 5, and choristers can watch for a schedule soon in their email!
Please encourage our parish musicians as they continue to freely offer the gift of intimate music for our intimate, reverent worship.
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Upcoming Events
October 1, 2017, 9:00 A.M.:SpeakUp! Ascension Talks: Brad Mersereau
October 8, 2017, 11:30 A.M.:
October 14, 2017, 5:00 P.M.:
Open Door Songwriter Series: Avery Hill
Oct. 22, 2017, 9:00 A.M.: Celebration of Life Planning Workshop
Oct. 22, 2017, 10:00 A.M.: Youth Art Class with Andrea Rosselle
Oct. 29, 2017, 11:30 A.M.:
Vestry Meeting
Nov. 2, 2017, 5:00 P.M.: Annual Harvest Dinner
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Blessing of the Animals for St. Francis' Day |
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Janet Mersereau, Illustrator
Janet Mersereau, beloved wife of our parishioner Brad Mersereau, is a talented artist who shares her work through Providence Hospital's My Little Waiting Room.
Janet has created an entire
coloring book for free download. Please feel free to share her beautiful work with your little ones, or for your own coloring pleasure!
You can learn more about Providence Hospital's My Little Waiting Room program in
this video featured on Providence's website.
We are thankful to God for Janet's artistic talent and her ministry through it!
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Reflection
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Like a river glorious is God's perfect peace,
Over all victorious, in its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way.
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest.
Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest.
Every joy or trial falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love;
We may trust Him fully, all for us to do;
They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true.
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest.
- Frances Ridley Havergal, 1876
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Frances Ridley Havergal
(1836-1879)
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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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We pray for the family and loved ones of Phyllis Wolfsehr
as they mourn her passing
for the loved ones of Kay, Becky Dimond's sister-in-law
as they mourn her passing
especially for Kay's daughters, Amy, Lisa, Lori and Mary
for Janet Mersereau
beloved wife of Brad
for Quinland Porter and her family
for Alex Abassi and his family
for the people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Collect for the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels, Sept. 29
E
verlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; 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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