Stewardship Update

Thank you to all for your generosity!! There are still a few pledges trickling in but please see below for the stewardship update. It's not too late to turn in your pledge, mail it in, drop it in the plate or click HERE.

Thank you

Thank you to the parishioners for the amazing sides you provided for our Feast of Gratitude! Thank you, Carol Goulet and the Parish Life Committee for set up and organization. Thank you, Holy Smokers for the delicious meat! And thank you to all those who helped clean-up!!  

Salvation Army Christmas

“Forgotten Senior” Program

All bags were picked up!! And thank you to all who did so!  Some of them are already returned, but please make sure they are all back by next Sunday, Dec. 4th!!  

Children's Choir

The Children's Choir will be singing on December 11th during the 10:30 service. 



They will practice in the sanctuary, immediately following the 10:30 service for 15-20 minutes. Parents can mingle outside.  The choir is open to children’s/youth grades K through 8. Final rehearsal are today and next Sunday! 

Upcoming Dates and Deadline:

• Nov 27 - First Sunday of Advent
• Dec 4 - Forgotten Senior Bag Return
• Dec 6 -  St. Nicholas Chapel
• Dec 7 - International Festival
• Dec 8- Salvation Army pick up Forgotten Senior Bags
• Dec 19 - Poinsettia/Christmas Music Dedication Deadline

Vestry Nominations

Do you know a person who has demonstrated a passion for Ascension and shown themselves to be a leader? Today through December 19th, we will take nominations of people you think will be good vestry members. Each nomination should include the nominee’s name, and what you think qualifies them for this leadership position. We ask that you speak to them first about their willingness to serve. They should be confirmed pledging members who are in good standing. Thank you for your help in this process which is vital to the ongoing life of Ascension. Just drop their information in the plate or speak to our current Senior Warden, John Searle.  

Sunday School

Sunday School for both adults and children is every Sunday at 9:30! Adults are gathering in the Church Library, bring your coffee, and will be taught by Fr. Mark. Children and Youth will meet with Allison Garcia in the youth room. (There may be a treat!) Allison needs assistance! If you are able to help even just one Sunday a month, please let her know!   

Monday Evening Bible Study

You are always welcome to join the Monday evening Bible Study. It starts at 6:30 pm, and focuses on New Testament In this study, we are learning how Christian practices developed, conflicts of belief were debated and addressed, the institution of the Church evolved, and Jesus of Nazareth was transformed into the Messiah. Hope to see you there! 

A Simple way to help

Simply put: We need pictures! Of events, of people, of campus! We want to have current pictures of the things that Ascension does to use in publications and to create and maintain a strong social media presence. Ascension has so much to offer….we need to let the world know who we are and what we do! We have created a centralized location for all photos to be sent to. So when you snap a picture at church or a church related event, please, please, forward it to photos@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org. Look through your phone and send us anything you have for the last year, that will at least get us started. :) 

Don’t forget the flowers!

 Sign up to donate flowers each Sunday, by signing the flower chart , which is posted in the narthex, enter your dedication in the book below it, and place your donation in the alms basin or send it to the office, marked flower fund. (The cost is $100, which includes delivery.) All questions can be answered by Ann Burton (713) 782-6572

Lunch with Friends

Thank you very much to the men and women who have cook for the residents of the Mission. They appreciate you and we appreciate you. There is always room for more members to join this ministry. They meet the first Saturday of every month at the Mission of Yahweh and are organized by Michelle Feagin. Please contact her for more information and to answer your questions.

Fill the Box

Don’t forget to your non perishable donations for WHAM. Let’s fill the box!  Crackers and cheese, fruit cups, canned meat, and canned ravioli are very helpful items. Canned soup and veggies, PB&J, and rice and beans are always needed staples.

WHAM Recycling Center

The recycling station in the Parish Hall accepts paper and plastic bags, egg cartons, condiments, and individually wrapped plastic ware. These items are donated to WHAM and are an excellent way to keep usable items out of landfills. However, we cannot accept newspapers, aluminum cans or plastic bottles, please do not leave these items to be thrown away. You are encouraged to find other ways to recycle these items.

Give the Gift of Sight

All year long, we collect eyeglasses, cases, sunglasses, frames, and lenses -- all things related to vision for donation.  In late January/early February, Constance O’Brien delivers this year long assembly of eyewear  to the Lion's Club in honor of National Eye Month. These glasses are then repaired and distributed in the US and around the world to those in need. The collection box is located near the WHAM food donation bin.

Please visit the following sites to stay up to date on the activities and on-goings of the ministries we support as they continue their vital missions to help those in need.

WHAM - whamministries.org

Mission of Yahweh - missionofyahweh.org