Summer Mass Schedule Begins this Sunday - Pentecost Sunday!
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Our Summer Mass schedule begins this Sunday,
June 9
. It's the Day of Pentecost, so remember to wear red!
From June 9 through September 1, we will have one Sunday morning Mass at Ascension at 9:00 A.M. Our 9 A.M. summer worship will usually be a Said Mass with hymns. Our two service schedule resumes on September 8, the weekend after Labor Day.
We look forward to worshiping together as one parish family during the summer months!
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From the Rector
The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
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During my recent time in North Carolina, I had the chance to visit a clergy colleague, who is the Rector of Christ Church, New Bern. This historic church was established in 1715, and was truly a "Church of England." At that time, New Bern was the colonial capital, and Christ Church was supported by the Crown (up to the American Revolution, of course).
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One of the amazing artifacts of this parish is a Book of Common Prayer, dated 1725, which was sent to New Bern by King George II. I had the wonderful chance to turn the pages of this piece of history. As I looked over the (very familiar) words of the Eucharist, I thought of the beautiful worship of Ascension Parish, and the very real connection we have to those who for centuries have gathered around a unique and beautiful liturgy, by which to offer thanksgivings and prayers to our God.
Interestingly, the liturgy also included prayers of the people. Yes, there was a prayer directly for the King, and his name was fully inscribed (see below). The cover of this prayer book bears the seal of the crown, and (as you will see) it was marked over at some point (likely after 1776).
Ascension Episcopal Parish will celebrate the 130th anniversary of its founding this coming July 7, 2019. Yes, Christ Church has us by a few years. However, we can be so very proud of our heritage and historical footprint, in the west hills of Portland, as a place where God's name is glorified.
Shall we continue our good work together? Indeed, it is very meet, right and our bounden duty.
Blessings,
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From the Minister of Music
Emma Mildred Riggle, M.M.
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Dear Parish Family,
Next Saturday, June 15 at 7 P.M., an event is coming up which I'm very much looking forward to because I did not have to plan nor lead it. A guest vocal quintet made up of talented singers from the Trinity Episcopal Choir has booked our beautiful sanctuary to sing a free concert of Renaissance vocal music from England and Italy. They'll also perform some works by my friend, ensemble member and local Portland composer David Foley.
Though they've graciously hired me as their accompanist for a few numbers, this is really their show, and I look forward to being able to sit back and listen to them make music in our lovely space! They're also offering a reception afterward.
I encourage you to come out on the evening of June 15 for a peaceful time of musical meditation, a cheap date night, a chance to hear five beautiful soloists - or just to support this wonderful group of musicians who loved our Sanctuary enough to hold their concert there.
Soli Deo gloria,
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Farewell Reception for the Lloyd Family
This Sunday, after the 9am Mass, we will have a special farewell blessing and reception for the Lloyd family. Next week they are moving to Kentucky to be closer to Lucy's family.
Please join us to share our best wishes and love with Lucy, Mary Reynolds and Margaret as they embark on this new chapter in their life!
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Baptism of Dominic Allen Huffman
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On Sunday, June 2, it was our privilege to have the baptism of Dominic Allen Huffman here at Ascension. Dominic is the grandson of Marilyn and Dick Portwood. Dominic's parents (LeeAnn Portwood Huffman and Eric Huffman) were married in our Parish, and his older brother Ricky was baptized here as well. It was a joy and an honor to have the extended Portwood and Huffman family here to celebrate Dominic's baptism together.
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Community Celebration for Marilyn Portwood
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On June 1, the Portwood family held a beautiful community celebration of Marilyn Portwood's life at the Multnomah Athletic Club. We are grateful that so many from our parish family were able to join with the greater Portland community to celebrate Marilyn's legacy together!
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Mark Your Calendars:
Annual Barbecue and Hootenanny on July 20
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Our summer tradition, the annual Barbecue and Hootenanny, is coming up next month on
June 20! It's time to mark your calendars!
Keep an eye out for more information and a sign up sheet in the weeks to come.
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This Month
June 9
June 16, 9:00 A.M. - Art Class
June 18 - Office Closed
June 23, 8:00 A.M. - Vestry Meeting
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Looking Ahead
July 7 - Ascension's 130th Anniversary
July 20, 5:00 P.M. - Annual Summer Hootenanny
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This Sunday: June 9, 2019
The Day of Pentecost
Lectionary Readings
ROTA
9:00 A.M. LEM:
Emily Guimaraes
9:00 A.M. Lectors:
Quinland Porter, Alex Guimaraes
9:00 A.M. Usher:
Terry Horley
Sacristans:
Susan Bodin, EllaKathryn Craig, Kat Dominitz, Shirleen Horley, The LeBaron Boys
Refreshments:
Judy Hecht
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Next Sunday: June 16, 2019
Trinity Sunday
Lectionary Readings
ROTA
9:00 A.M. LEM:
Bob Howard
9:00 A.M. Lector:
Brad Mersereau, Jennifer Craig
9:00 A.M. Usher:
Susan O'Hollaren
Sacristans:
Eloise Gibson, Pam Howard, Diane Hussey, Shoshawna & Mia Rainwater
Refreshments:
Kim Kraft
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A Prayer to the Holy Spirit
By Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
O God the Holy Ghost
Who art light unto thine elect
Evermore enlighten us.
Thou who art fire of love
Evermore enkindle us.
Thou who art Lord and Giver of Life,
Evermore live in us.
Thou who bestowest sevenfold grace,
Evermore replenish us.
As the wind is thy symbol,
So forward our goings.
As the dove, so launch us heavenwards.
As water, so purify our spirits.
As a cloud, so abate our temptations.
As dew, so revive our languor.
As fire, so purge our dross.
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- Fred Friedle
- Bella, the daughter of Eloise Gibson's niece
- Brice Rosen
- Janet Mersereau
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Today in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
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- Eugene: St. Thomas. Ann Gaillard, rector. PRAY that St. Thomas may increasingly become a beacon of God’s light in our community, proclaiming with delight His love and His truth, being doers of His will and not hearers only.
- Eugene: U of O Campus Ministry. Doug Hale, chaplain.
- Florence: St. Andrew. Angelito Cubillas, vicar; J. A. Frazer Crocker. PRAY that we might be a welcoming church where the Spirit of God is found.
- Forest Grove: St. Bede. Marlene Mutchler, vicar; David Pero, deacon; Marcia Hobart, anchoress. PRAY that we may be a place where the Gospel is made known, God’s will is sought, and the communion of God the Holy Trinity is experienced.
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The Collect
for the Day of Pentecost
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Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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Ascension Episcopal Parish | 503-227-7806 | office@ascensionepiscopalparish.org www.ascensionepiscopalparish.org
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