Thank you!!

The Wednesday Lent Soup Suppers came to a close this past Wednesday. We would like to thank the Choir, Terry Kahn, The Schwabrow Family, the Altar Guild, and the 8 o’clockers for the delicious array of soups! 

We would also like to thank Robert Downs, Todd Breton, Carroll Prasad, Toyin Agboola, and Joey Serralta for their testimonials; it takes a lot of courage to tell your story. We are grateful for your share! 

Not to late to sign up for the Campus Workday

Join us on March 23rd from 9 to noon for some campus clean-up; you may volunteer outside with basic landscaping, in the church, assisting the Altar Guild in Spring Cleaning, or in the kitchen helping serve lunch. So, bring your rakes, shovels, and hardworking attitudes, and let's welcome spring! To thank you for your hard work, we will be serving BBQ Ribs and Sausage for lunch. But we have to plan ahead! Sign up HERE and let us know you are coming to we make sure we have enough.   

Donate a Lily

There are no flowers on the Altar during Lent. However, come Easter, the Altar will be overflowing with beautiful Easter lilies. Please donate a lily and write your special dedication in the flower book or send it to send it to the office at office@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org. In order for the dedication to appear in the bulletin, it must be received by the office no later than March 25th. Cost is $25. Thank you.

Easter Music Needs Underwriters

Please make an offering to help underwrite the Easter Musicians. They were wonderful at Christmas and we look forward to a repeat performance. Donations may be dedicated in memory of, in honor of, in thanksgiving for, etc., and will be acknowledged in the Easter orders of service. Donations will be accepted through Easter, but in order for the dedication to appear in the bulletin, it must be received by the office no later than March 25th. Please email the church office (office@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org).   

Post Service Coffee on Easter Sunday

Easter is one our biggest days of Celebration! Rather than require one team to handle such a large task, we ask for a little bit from everyone. The tables will be set up outside, under the bell and the children will be hunting eggs. Please drop off your contribution of a meat/cheese tray, fruit/veggie tray, crackers, cookies, or other fun snacks.  

Flowering of the Cross

One of Ascension’s unique traditions is the flowering of the cross on Easter Sunday. We set up an empty, ribbon woven cross, and as people enter they press a flower into the woven ribbons creating a beautiful tapestry of flowers. The tradition started with parishioners bringing flowers from their own gardens, of all colors, shapes and sizes. Ascension provides a few flowers, but we would love for you to bring flowers from your garden to contribute to this wonderful occasion. 

The Easter Cross Witness

The Easter Cross Witness seeks to be a catalyst for all of the branches of the church to come together in unity to jointly testify to the single most important event in history; the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Easter Cross Witness believes that celebrating this event together with joy gives those who participate the opportunity to share with others the hope that is within them. Specifically, since Jesus has been raised from the dead, those who put their trust in Him by faith through grace for the forgiveness of their sins will not die but will be given life eternal. The Easter Cross Witness believes that this is something to celebrate.

The crosses are placed blank side out before Easter and are turned on Easter Sunday to display the message that “He is Risen!” The crosses are available at church for sale if anyone wants one. Carol Goulet has them available for a $10.00 donation to Ascension. Call Carol at 713-303-3943 if your interested and she will arrange for you to pick them up.

Help us out!

 Events like this are only successful because of the amazing people at Ascension!! Please sign-up up to help. There are many different tasks, something for everyone. Whether you are an early bird or more of a late morning riser, there are ways to help. We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful souls here! 

We are also accepting donations to help underwrite the BBQ sale, you can contribute towards the Pork, Brisket, Sides, and Condiments.

 We are truly blessed to have

 so many wonderful souls here! 

Christian Formation

Women's Tuesday Bible Study, 1pm

 The Women's Tuesday Bible Study is a group of amazing women, led by amazing women. Join these ladies every Tuesday at 1pm! Toyin Agboola guides this Bible Study in a safe trustworthy setting as they learn about the Bible. Julie Collins keeps things organized on the administration side, sending out emails, reminders, and the weekly Zoom link. You can contact her at collins_collins@comcast.net and she will happily get you into the swing of things, or just come by!! 

Tuesday Night Bible Study

 We are studying the Book of Acts every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the Church Library, and for those who are unable to join us in person, use the zoom link:

Zoom Link for Tuesday Night Bible Study , which can be used for ALL of the Tuesday Night Bible Study Classes. The two books needed for this class “Acts for Everyone Study Guide” by N.T. Wright and “Acts for Everyone, Part One” by N. T. Wright are available on Amazon (links below). 

 I hope you join us and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. -God's Peace, Fr. Mark+

•  Acts for Everyone Study guide by N.T. Wright
•  Acts for Everyone, Part One by N. T. Wright

Sunday School for All Ages

Sunday School resumes. Both Children's Sunday school with Miss Allison Garcia in the upstairs Sunday School room and Adult Christian Education, downstairs in the church library, are back after the holiday break. The Adult Class will continue to have an online option for those who are unable to be present in person.  

Calendar and Event Schedule

• March 23 - Campus Workday
• March 24 - Palm Sunday
• March 25 - Lily/Musician Dedications are due
• March 28 - Maundy Thursday
• March 29 - Good Friday
• March 31 - Easter Sunday 
• April 6 - Lunch with Friends (Mission of Yahweh)
• April 20 - 2nd Annual Yard Sale

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.

We donated 47 pounds last year!

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