October 10, 2019
From the Rector
The Reverend C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
With Much Gratitude
Jennifer and I were graced with the love, support, and FUN that AEP specializes in as we marked our 25th wedding anniversary. Reaffirming our vows at Ascension surrounded by so many of you, and the care of the Altar Guild complete with flowers for Jennifer to carry, coupled with SuEllen's leadership, was just perfect. She might have gone off script with a "you may kiss the groom" command, to Jennifer's everlasting enjoyment and gratitude!

Our deep thanks, for the manner by which we (and our children) receive God's grace from our parish family.
We were able to expand our anniversary celebration into four days together on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Former parishioners Dan and Marlee Musser generously facilitated some time for us at their Grand Hotel. We loved stepping back in time to a place where no cars are allowed (only horse drawn carriages, bicycles and walking), and guests dress formally for meals. We savored every moment together, as a beautiful capstone to our celebration.
While living in Portland, Marlee and Dan often mentioned how much Ascension Parish reminded them of the tiny Episcopal church on Mackinac Island. Of course, then, Jennifer and I found our way to historic Trinity Episcopal Church. Founded as a parish in 1837, their "new" sanctuary was built in 1882. We were delighted to see another beautiful worship space from that era (as our Ascension Episcopal Parish was built only seven years later). Unlike much of the island, which closes doors for the winter, Trinity is a year round parish.
The best vacations are ones that involve gratitude for being home. Yes, Jennifer and I had the best time away. And we returned both renewed and reaffirmed, with a shared love and appreciation for our blessings - including all of you.

Keep the faith!


Special Guest - this Sunday Morning
Preaching and
Speak Up Presentation!
This Sunday Morning, October 13th, we are most fortunate to have as our guest preacher the Diocese of Oregon's Archdeacon and Canon for Administration Carter Hawley.

In addition to preaching at both services, Carter will be speaking from 9:15 am to 9:45 am on the important ministry of the Vocational Deacon, both in our Diocese and the greater Church.

Join in, as we welcome Carter to the Ascension Parish family.
From the Parish Administrator
Sally LeBaron
It’s not you. It’s us. There has been no View since mid-August, when Emma Riggle stepped down from her position as the Communications Coordinator (don’t worry, she’s firmly planted at the organ and in all Minister of Music activities).  

We thought we could cobble something together between Fr. Craig and me...but, mid-August is also the creep of the back-to-school crunch that is all-consuming and you just hope you remember to eat a hearty breakfast by at least 2 pm.  

But hey! We’ve managed to get the bulletins printed, so we’re not doing too badly. Plus, parishioner Kris Vanberg, who now, lucky for us, lives only a block from the church, has graciously agreed to spend Wednesdays from 9:00 - 1:00pm working at the church. Completing the bulletins takes up some time but she’s industrious and agreed to venture into The View creation, especially since it means she has less time to organize the unwieldy historical files, or, worse, the vestry papers.  

Which means, welcome back to The View! We hope to get back to somewhat regular programming…

Sally
From the Minister of Music
Emma Mildred Riggle, M.M.
Dear Parish family,

I’d like to thank you for your flexibility in regard to my recital with Hannah Brewer, which was originally scheduled for October 4. Instead of singing music by Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, I found myself huddled in bed with a fever and lots of sudafed, so it’s wonderful that Hannah and I were able to reschedule our performance! 

Our recital, Clearings in the Sky: Music by 19th & 20th Century Women , is now scheduled for Friday, November 8 at 7 P.M. at Ascension (an intimate musical salon evening in our parlor) and Saturday, November 9 at 4 P.M. at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (a formal recital in their beautiful sanctuary). To learn more, please feel free to visit AEP’s Music page ! 

I’d appreciate your prayers for recovery, since quite a lot of the work I do is difficult without a voice! But I feel pretty certain I can expect to recover from the flu before November 8, at which point we’ll offer you a better recital than we could have done otherwise!

Soli Deo gloria,
Ascension Choir Rehearsals

The Ascension Choir will soon begin rehearsals for the Advent season, starting on October 20. Rehearsals take place in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 9 A.M., between the two morning services. All aged teen and above are welcome to participate, and it is not necessary to attend every rehearsal - the choir director will be happy to work with you if you need any extra review! It's also not necessary to be a member of Ascension to sing in the choir.

This Advent season, the choir will sing an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 8, and a Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons and Carols on the evening of Dec. 24. If you would like to sing with us, please email Emma, our Minister of Music, at  music@ascensionepiscopalparish.org , so she can have accurate numbers and have scores prepared for you!

Andrea Rosselle
From the AEP Artist in Residence
Andrea Rosselle
Exciting things are happening in the basement of AEP on Sundays this fall, exciting art making! In October we are focusing on God as a creator, and in November we are learning to be thankful for His creation. We will be doing all of this with a variety of art materials, and different ways of entering into the creative process.

Here is our upcoming schedule:

October 13: God Creates Plans for Us! (Jeremiah 29:1)

Glazing clay beads and bowls. 
Looking at: Majolica Painting from Italy & England 
*Children who did not make beads and bowls previously will be provided with them. 

October 20: God, Maker of Heaven and Earth! (Psalm 121)

Collaborative paper collage.
Looking at: Artist Mary McCleary
*If families have paper/collage materials at home they no longer need, feel free to bring them in.

October 27: God, Giver of Rain! (Joel 2:23-26)

Acrylic painting Oregon landscapes.
Looking at: The Hudson River School painters
*Kids should wear older clothes, we have smocks but they are not a guarantee.

November 3: Giving Thanks to God! 

(2 Thessalonians 1-4, 11-12) Mixed media wreaths.
Looking at: Greek laurel wreaths, and the tradition of wreaths

November 10: Make a Joyful Noise! 

(Psalm 98) Mixed media music makers. 
Looking at: STOMP from Broadway

November 17: Rejoice in Beauty! 

(Isaiah 65: 17-25) Mixed media jewelry making.
Looking at: Jewelry of Ancient Cultures 

November 24: Be Still and Know! 

(Psalm 46) Leaf painting.
Looking at: Mandalas and mindfulness
*Kids will be working with oil markers which stain, so old clothes please.
A Lloyd Family Visit
We were all blessed on Sunday morning with the delightful surprise of having Lucy Lloyd and her daughters Mary and Margaret visit. Back from Kentucky for a few days to connect with local friends, they wanted to include the AEP family in their tour.

Lucy reports that all are well, as they continue their big transition. She appreciates our loving support, and welcomes our continued thoughts and prayers.
This Month

Sunday, October 13, 10AM: Youth Art Class with Andrea Roselle

Sunday, October 20, 9 AM: Weekly Choir Rehearsals Begin
10AM Mass: Finn and Fiona Chamberlain's baptism
10AM: Youth Art Class with Andrea Roselle

Looking Ahead

Thursday, November 7, 5PM: Harvest Dinner
Friday, November 8, 7PM: Song Recital by Emma Riggle and Hannah Brewer
Please note the new dates for Emma & Hannah's recital, Clearings in the Sky .
The recital was rescheduled due to illness and
it now will take place on November 8 and November 9!
Neighborhood SWHRL Meeting Next Week

Join the SWHRL (Southwest Hills Residential League) at their quarterly membership meeting, Wednesday, October 16th, 6:30 - 8:30 at Ainsworth Elementary School auditorium. SW Hills Neighborhood Emergency Team  (NET) will provide information about where in the neighborhood to go during an emergency (there are two locations) and how to get additional training.

This Sunday: October 13, 2019: 18 Pentecost
Lectionary Readings
First Lesson: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
Psalm 66:1-11
S  econd Lesson: 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
ROTA
8:00 A.M. LEM and Lector: SuEllen Pommier
10:00 A.M. LEM: James LeBaron
10:00 A.M. Lectors: Brad Mersereau, Jennifer Craig
10:00 A.M Usher: Terry Horley
Sacristans: Susan Bodin, EllaKathryn Craig, Kat Dominitz, Shirleen Horley, The LeBaron Boys
Refreshments: Sally and Charles LeBaron
Next Sunday: October 20, 2019: 19 Pentecost
Lectionary Readings
First Lesson: Jeremiah 31:27-34
Psalm 119:97-104
S  econd Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
ROTA
8 A.M. LEM and Lector: Jeff Krum
10:00 A.M. LEM : Fritz Hummelt
10: 00 Lector : Quinland Porter, Ian Miller
10: 00 Usher: Susan O'Hollaren
Sacristans : Eloise Gibson, Pam Howard, Diane Hussey, Shoshawna and Mia Rainwater
Refreshments: Kim Kraft, Eloise Gibson
In Our Prayers

  • Janet Edwards
  • Bella (daughter of Eloise Gibson's niece)
  • Brice Rosen
  • Jesse Cowell (brother of Emma Riggle)
Today in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
  • Newberg: St. Michael/San Miguel. Wilson Ferreira, vicar; Cindra Gray, deacon. PRAY for God’s guidance as we seek a closer examination of the relative roles of laity and clergy in undertaking the ministries of our church.
  • Newport: St. Stephen. Judith Jones, vicar
The Collect for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Final Smile
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