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The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
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Dear Parish Family,
Whew! Sometimes I wonder if saying "Holy Week" is like saying "Holy Cow!" Indeed, what a full and rich and wonderful few days of tradition for our parish (and our faith). As Rector, I feel particularly blessed to share in ministry with such a remarkable and dedicated congregation. Thanks galore to our Altar Guild, to our Hospitality Committee, to our Choir, to our LEM's and Lectors, and to all who offer their time and love to this little church.
Now what? Well, as a good friend of mine says, we "keep the faith." That means, of course, we refrain from the notion that Easter comes but once a year. Upcoming gospels will remind us not to be afraid, to believe that which is unseen, and that we are never, ever alone. There may be a commission coming our way as well. In other words, we are an Easter people, and alleluia is our song.
Blessings of hope and love,
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From the Parish Administrator
Sally LeBaron
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The Spring Office Shuffle
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I will be out of the office Thursday, April 25 - Thursday, May 2nd, returning to the office Tuesday, May 7th. Emma has graciously agreed to come in instead and will be here from 9am to 2pm. If you are curious to hear what I’m up to, there is a bit of an Ascension connection (always)...
Take care,
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From the Minister of Music
Emma Mildred Riggle, M.M.
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Dear Parish Family,
Thank you for your prayers and support throughout Lent and Easter! It's a busy time for musicians. I'm especially grateful for our Choir members, who gave greatly of their time and talent to help lead us in worship on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
I'm excited to announce that the next music event at Ascension will be one that I don't need to plan
or lead in any way! An ensemble of fine singers from Trinity Cathedral have arranged to present a concert in our beautiful Sanctuary on May 25. Though they've graciously booked me to accompany them on a couple pieces, the whole concert has been programmed, rehearsed and arranged by these five excellent musicians. They'll be performing sacred and secular music from Renaissance Italy and England, as well as some contemporary pieces by ensemble member, Portland composer, and my friend, David Foley.
Please join us on May 25 at 7pm to hear this delightful performance. Admission is free, with a freewill offering taken to support the artists.
Soli Deo gloria,
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The stripped altar in our Sanctuary on the evening of Maundy Thursday.
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The Altar of Repose in All Souls' Chapel.
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The reredos on Easter morning.
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Fr. Phillip offers an Easter welcome.
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Our Altar Guild always makes us such beautiful flower baskets.
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Many thanks to Janet Edwards, our Tulip Angel - she found and brought all our gorgeous Easter tulips.
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Willem read our first Lesson beautifully.
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Hallelujah! Christ is Risen!
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Much gratitude to all members of the Ascension Altar Guild and the AEP Hospitality Committee for the beauty of our sanctuary, and the loveliness of Reinhart Hall.
Thanks also to all who contributed to the fun that was our traditional egg hunt, and especially Lucy Lloyd, for taking the helm.
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Brad Mersereau's "Just for Love" Concert
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On April 10, Parishioner Brad Mersereau presented a concert at PSU's Lincoln Hall, dedicated to his beloved wife Janet.
You're invited to enjoy the recording of this concert on Brad's YouTube channel at the link below. You can also subscribe to his channel to hear more of Brad's music!
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William Temple House - Collection for May
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We’re wrapping up our PB&J drive - thanks to those of you who donated. For the William Temple House in May, we are collecting
soup, canned chili, rice, and canned ravioli
in any variety you choose.
These foods will provide hearty meals to people in need, which is needed every season and not just those cold months. Please add your contribution to the blue barrel under the entry table.
Thanks!
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Ministry Opportunity - Social Hour Cleanup
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Like to keep busy while being social?
We are looking for volunteers to stay once a month after our 10am Mass social hour to put away treats and clean out the coffee urns.
Ideally, we’d like to have four to five volunteers, so please consider. It’s only fifteen minutes of work but would really help the Altar Guild, which is currently doing it along with cleaning up everything else.
It’s a set schedule, meaning you would always have the same week (but you could switch out with another cleaner when you needed). Please email the office at
office@ascensionepiscopalparish.org ,
and indicate a particular week if necessary. Thank you!
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Convocation Delegates Needed
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Ascension is seeking delegates to represent our Parish family at this year's
Diocesan convention, which will be held in Salem, Oregon on October 25 & 26. The commitment also includes three Sunday afternoon 2-hour
Convocation meetings. Our Parish is allowed two delegates and two alternates. Ian Cartwright has attended on our behalf for many years, and we are looking for at least one person to serve as an alternate if he is unable to attend - though we would be happy to have a full set of delegates and alternates!
Any member of the congregation in good standing can serve as a delegate. If you're interested in serving, please contact Ian Cartwright
by email or by phone at 503-227-0524. His mailing address is also available in the Parish Directory.
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This Month
April 28, 10:00 A.M. - Youth Art Class
Next Month
May 5, 10:00 A.M. - Youth Art Class
May 5, 11:00 A.M. - Vestry Meeting
May 12, 10:00 A.M. - Blessing for Graduates during 10am Mass
May 19, 10:00 A.M. - Youth Art Class
May 25, 7:00 P.M. - Guest Choral Concert:
Il Bel Paese and The Land of the Rose
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This Sunday: April 28, 2019:
Easter II
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8:00 A.M. LEM & Lector:
Jeff Krum
10:00 A.M. LEM:
Gary Hecht
10:00 A.M. Lectors:
Willem Abbassi, Peter Baker
10:00 A.M. Usher:
Peter Baker
Sacristans:
Janet Baker, Lucy Lloyd, Jan Stuermer
Refreshments:
Diane Hussey, Kris Vanberg
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Next Sunday: May 5, 2019:
Easter III
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8:00 A.M. LEM & Lector:
Bob Howard
10:00 A.M. LEM:
Emily Guimaraes
10:00 A.M. Lectors:
Quinland Porter, Jennifer Craig
10:00 A.M. Usher:
Becky Dimond
Sacristans:
Karen Albaugh, Janet Edwards, Pammie Hummelt
Refreshments:
Susan Bodin, Alex Guimaraes
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Easter Wings
by George Herbert (1593-1633)
Lord, who createdst man in wealth and store,
Though foolishly he lost the same,
Decaying more and more,
Till he became
Most poore:
With thee
O let me rise
As larks, harmoniously,
And sing this day thy victories:
Then shall the fall further the flight in me.
My tender age in sorrow did beginne
And still with sicknesses and shame.
Thou didst so punish sinne,
That I became
Most thinne.
With thee
Let me combine,
And feel thy victorie:
For, if I imp my wing on thine,
Affliction shall advance the flight in me.
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- Becky Dimond’s sisters Barbara and Katie
- Becky Dimond’s friends Toni & Toni’s husband John, recovering from heart surgery
- Fred Friedle
- Eloise Gibson’s niece Bella
- Eloise Gibson’s friend Richard
- Richard Jester
- Richard Reinhart
- Brice Rosen
- Janet Mersereau
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Today in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
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- Sutherlin: Holy Spirit. Anne Abdy, vicar
- Tigard: St. James. Beth Mallon, priest-in-charge
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The Collect for the Second Sunday of Easter
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Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; 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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The Origin of the Easter Bunny
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