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This Week at Ascension + May 1, 2024
"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." - Psalm 96
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Sunday afternoon on May 5 at 3:30 p.m.
Organ Recital, Dr. Walter Whitehouse
Toccata: Salve Regina Everett Titcomb
Prelude on Richmond (Addy’s March) Walter Whitehouse
Aria: Sich Üben in Lieben BWV 202 J.S. Bach arr. Whitehouse
Spiritual: “Soon I’m Goin’ Home” William Lester
Bishops’ Promenade Norman Coke-Jephcott
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Ave Verum Corpus Kevin Allen
Pange lingua Marc-Antoine Charpentier
O Salutaris hostia Alexandre Guilmant
Verbum Supernum prodiens George Oldroyd
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Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary op. 18 Marcel Dupré
Magnificat I: My Soul doth Magnify the Lord
Magnificat VI: Gloria-Finale
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Choral Evensong 4 p.m.
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Evening Service in C (1909)
This continues the choir’s observance of the centenary of Stanford’s death.
Anthem: Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599) Regina caeli laetare à8
Evensong Bulletin may be found here.
and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
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Mark your Calendars
The Feast of the Ascension
The parish's 167th celebration of its Feast of Title
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 8 a.m. Low Mass | 7 p.m. Solemn Mass with Choir
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Weekday Mass Schedule
12 p.m. on Monday & Friday
8 a.m. on Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 p.m. on Wednesday
View the Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Live-stream Mass here
VIA YOUTUBE or FACEBOOK LIVE
Weekday Offices
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer via Zoom
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From the Curate
A few months ago, I attended the choral Evensong at St. James Cathedral sung by choristers from around the region. The Cathedral’s provost, in her short homily, asked the choristers if they knew the words of the Magnificat. One by one, each shouted out a line, proving her point: that Mary’s words of praise and thanksgiving had been etched in song upon these children’s hearts. My own heart swelled with hope for the future of the church. To know Mary’s song is to know true faithfulness in God and his love for his people.
Some weeks prior, I hadn’t been feeling so hopeful. My own child, Albie, caught me in that moment of despair. “What’s wrong, Mama?” they asked. I was frank: “I’m worried about the church. I’m afraid no one will come to church in 10 years.” Staring straight into my eyes, Albie said to me, “For all you know, everyone will be at church in 10 years.” What happened next is forever etched in my heart. They immediately began to sing the Magnificat. “My soul doth magnify the Looooooooord,” they sang, “and my Spirit hath rejoiced in God my saaaaav-ior.” (It was the Howells Collegium Regale service.) To know Mary’s song is to know true faithfulness in God and his love for his people, even and especially amid despair.
Matthew Milliner, our guest formation presenter two Sundays ago, writes, “[Mary] is both a singular historical woman and a figure of God’s wise and loving intent to save us all.” Her example of faithfulness in God shows us how to bring God’s wisdom and love into the world ourselves. Within the wide breadth of the Anglican tradition, there is much diversity regarding devotion to Mary. I count us blessed that we at Ascension hold such deep reverence for the Blessed Mother. This Sunday, to mark the month of abundant blessings often associated with Mary, we will crown her with flowers and sing hymns in praise and thanksgiving for her faithfulness. We don’t do this in place of our praise and thanksgiving to God but to point to him, the true and living God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and his infinite and abundant love for us.
—Mtr. Murphy-Gill
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Food Pantry is Saturday, May 4
We will again gather to assemble bags of shelf-stable groceries and personal items for our neighbors in need. We begin filling bags in St. Michael Hall at 9 a.m. and start distributing them at 11 a.m. We need the most help between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., but welcome your help for however long you are able to stay.
Come be the hands, heart, and feet of Christ in our own neighborhood, following in the wake of the Cross, and enjoy some fellowship as well.
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A continuing Blessed Fifty Days of Easter to all!
As organist to the parish, and on behalf of our Rector, I am proud to welcome two wonderful musicians to the bench this week.
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This Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Jason Roberts, Organist and Director of Music at Blessed Sacrament (RC) parish in New York City and winner of the 2008 American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation will give a master class on organ improvisation. The event is sponsored by the Chicago AGO chapter, is open to the public, and several organists will play and receive tutoring and encouragement in their efforts.
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This Sunday at 3:30 p.m. the monthly organ recital preceding Choral Evensong and Benediction will be offered by Dr. Walter Whitehouse, recently-retired Associate Organist for two decades at Rockefeller Chapel of the University of Chicago. Dr. Whitehouse has been associated with many Chicago-area parishes, and is a nationally-known recitalist.
All are welcome to attend these two special musical events this weekend, as well as, of course, Evensong and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, with the Full Ascension Choir, at 4 p.m.this Sunday afternoon.
—David White
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Sunday, May 5
Solemn High Mass, May Crowning & Blessing of Rosaries
The month of May is dedicated to Mary, Queen of Heaven and Mother to all the faithful. Following both the 9 a.m. & 11a.m. Masses, parishioners are invited to come to the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the Blessing of Rosaries. You may bring your own Rosary or receive a Rosary provided by the Society of Mary for your use and devotion.
The Society of Mary of the Church of Ascension is dedicated to the glory of God in love and honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Rosary is said after the Solemn High Mass on the second Sunday of each month.
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Young(ish) Adults Gathering, Sunday, May 5
Come up to the Library following the Solemn High Mass on Sunday, May 5 for lunch and conversation with Ascension’s fellow young adults. We’ll order Chipotle and discuss opportunities for fellowship and service. No need to RSVP, but if you have questions, please reach out to Mtr. Murphy-Gill.
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The William Ferris Chorale Concert
Saturday, May 4 at 7:30PM
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Travel the Camino de Santiago with Joby Talbot’s virtuosic exploration of the famous pilgrimage - Path of Miracles! This thrilling work invites listeners, over four movements sung by 17 incredible artists, including many members of Ascension's Choir, to travel this famed Spanish pilgrimage and ponder what it means to journey, to believe, to hope and more.
For special ticket prices and more information, please contact Enrico Bellomo at N9tt4nylion@gmail.com
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Consider being a Coffee Hour host
There are spots available for hosting Coffee Hour after either Sunday Mass! Look for the JULY & AUGUST sign-up sheets in Wheeler Hall.
If you are leary of what hosting a Coffee Hour might entail, speak to Hospitality Committee members Josh or Ellie Simpson, David Reeves, LaVerne Saunders or Carol Noren. They will be glad to help.
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The Prayers of the People
As part of our Sunday offering of the Mass, we bring to God our petitions and thanksgivings. As a community, we do this by bidding the parish’s intentions in the Prayers of the People. If you wish to have someone added to the Prayers of the People, please email Father de la Torre or Mother Murphy-Gill. You can also fill out the prayer request form in the link below. Names will remain on the prayer list for three weeks, unless otherwise requested.
Lord, hear the prayers of thy people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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For our prayers
Becky Potter Welsh, Bram Bassford, David Winter, Randy Thomas, Ruby Woods, Carolyn Wiggins, David Schrader, Kari Johnson, Marlea Edinger, Terrence Kumro, John Barry, Jeanne Fitzsimmons, Mary Sliwinski, Ken McPhillips, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Marilyn Labkon, Lee Gould, Florence Jones Clanton, Suzanne Dines, MB Hwang, Juanita Malone, David S. Jones, Richard Francis Tracz, Victor Fernandez, Claire Green, Beth Hall, Sue Lenz, Brenda Martins
Requiescat in pace
Dow John Harter, 4/29/2006
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them;
May their souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Organ and Choral Repertoire for
May 5, 2024
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ORGAN
Ave, maris Stella
I. Plein jeu; II. Fugue à 5;
III. Duo; IV. Grand jeux Dialogue
Nicholas de Grigny (1672-1703)
At the Solemn Procession
278 RUSTINGTON
At the Second Procession
SALVE REGNA CAELITUM
At the Offertory
DAILY, DAILY
At the Communion
620 LAND OF REST (9 a.m.)
CHADDERTON (11 a.m.)
At the Retiring Procession
618 LASST UNS ERFREUEN
ORGAN
Fuga sopra il Magnificat BWV 733
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
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Mass Setting
Marc’Antonio Ingegneri
(c. 1535-1592)
Missa supra Salve Regina à5
Offertory Motet
Giovanni Battista Dulcino
(fl. early 17th c.)
Exivi a Patre à8
Communion Motet
Peter Philips
(c. 1560-1628)
Ave Maria à5
Chanted Mass Propers
from the Graduale Romanum
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Between Masses, please don’t forget that The Choir of the Ascension has recorded upwards of 60 tracks that you can listen to anywhere you have an internet connection. They can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/choir-of-the-ascension
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Ascension Connections
(with your click and God's help)
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Meeting ID:
792 031 7452
Password: 1133
Join-by-Phone Option: (312) 626-6799
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Weekly Ascension Schedule
For connections:
via Zoom (click here)
SUNDAYS
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
9:00 a.m. In-person Sung Mass
11:00 a.m. In-person and Live-Streamed Solemn Mass
VIA YOUTUBE or FACEBOOK LIVE
MONDAY-FRIDAY
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer via Zoom
Weekday Mass Schedule
12 p.m. on Monday & Friday
8 a.m. on Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 p.m. on Wednesday
View the Wednesday Mass here
VIA YOUTUBE or FACEBOOK LIVE
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Wardens
David Reeves, Sr. Warden
David Reeves, Sr. Warden
David A. Robertson, Jr. Warden
David A. Robertson Jr. Warden
Vestry
Ian Barillas-McEntee, Jay Peterson, Joshua Simpson
Ken Cozette, Elizabeth Simpson, Samuel Sommers (Clerk)
Vicki Dvonch, Nancy Pardee, DiAnne Walsh
Susan Schlough, Treasurer
Finance@ascensionchicago.org
Br. Nathanael Deward Rahm BSG, Parish Office
Office@ascensionchicago.org
Approved minutes of Vestry meetings are always available online to parishioners who request the link. If you would like Internet access to these Vestry Minutes, please email the Parish Office and request the link. Once you access the web page, you can read all recent Vestry meeting minutes.
The link remains live indefinitely. Any parishioner who has the link will not need to request a new link from month to month.
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