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Poinsettias
Thank you to all who gave for the poinsettias. Following the 10:30 service, please take them home. With the right care, they will continue to grow and you will have lovely poinsettias for next year.
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Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting will be held on January 26, 2025. We will have a luncheon, thank the exiting vestry members, welcome the new ones, review the past and future finances, and discuss other important business. Please make plans to attend this vital church function.
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Vestry Nominations
Do you know a person who has demonstrated a passion for Ascension? We are still taking nominations of people you think will be good vestry members. 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, Mike Black.
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Tuesday Evening Bible Study
The Tuesday Evening Bible Study resumes January 7th. A zoom link is available for those who wish to attend, but cannot do so in person.
We look forward to seeing the old crew and some new faces.
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Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School reconvenes this Sunday, January 5th.
Requesting Help:
Mrs. Allison Garcia has been not only a dedicated Sunday School teacher for last several years , but she has been our ONLY Sunday School teacher. If you would like to help with Sunday School, even if it’s only once a month, it would be greatly appreciated. Please speak with her, Fr. Mark, or contact the office if you can help.
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Holiday Office Hours
The Church office will not have set hours for the week after Christmas (12/26/24-01/02/2025). The church secretary will be checking email and voicemail regularly during this time. If you have questions or need assistance during this time, please do not hesitate to contact her. If it is an emergency, please contact Fr. Mark directly.
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Recycle your Broken or Unwanted Christmas Lights...
The Houston Zoo collects dead, broken, and unused string Christmas lights. Tom Sutton has been gracious enough to offer his services as transport. There will be a collection box in the narthex to gather them. Just bring them to church and drop them in. The last day to drop them off will be January 12th. Thank you, Tom!
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Diocesan Council Delegates
Each year we elect at the Annual Meeting FOUR Delegates and TWO Alternates to attend the Diocesan Council.at which the diocese discusses changes, budgets, improvements, and issues. This incredibly informative meeting keeps us in the loop about all the ongoings in the diocese. This year the 176th Diocesan Council meeting will be held February 7-8 at the Forth Worth Convention Center. Please let us know if you would like to attend.
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Online Directory
The Online directory has been launched! You should have received an email from Realm with the heading: “Ascension Episcopal Church: Join our online community!” If you did not, please see Samantha in the office. After you set up your account you will be able to view the directory, monitor your giving, print statements, and make corrections to your contact info. You must have an account to view the directory; this ensures all information is protected.
At anytime if you decide that you do not want to be listed in the online directory, you may either adjust the privacy settings from your account or you may contact the office in writing (either drop a note, or send an email to office@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org).
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Calendar and Event Schedule
- Jan 5 - Second Sunday after Christmas
Sunday School Reconvenes
- Jan 7 - Adult Bible Study reconvenes at 6:30PM
- Jan 12 - Baptism Service at 10:30am
- Jan 13 - Office is closed, in observance of MLK Jr. Day
- Jan 26 - Annual Meeting
- Feb 7-8 - 176th Diocesan Council @ the Fort Worth Convention Center.
- Mar 4 - Shrove Tuesday, Need Volunteers!!
- Mar 5 - Ash Wednesday, Services at 8:30, noon, and 7pm.
Wednesdays during Lent: We will have soup and lessons, details tba.
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Online Directory
The Online directory has been launched! You should have received an email from Realm with the heading: “Ascension Episcopal Church: Join our online community!” If you did not, please see Samantha in the office. After you set up your account you will be able to view the directory, monitor your giving, print statements, and make corrections to your contact info. You must have an account to view the directory; this ensures all information is protected.
At anytime if you decide that you do not want to be listed in the online directory, you may either adjust the privacy settings from your account or you may contact the office in writing (either drop a note, or send an email to office@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org).
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Don’t forget the flowers!
Sign up to donate flowers each Sunday! Just indicate on the flower chart, posted in the narthex and enter your dedication in the book below it. You may drop your donation in the alms basin or send it to the office, marked flower fund. The cost is $100, including delivery. For any questions, email office@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org.
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Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 AM
- Children's Sunday school - upstairs with Mrs. Allison Garcia**
- Adult Christian Education - church library.
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Adult Class online option: HERE
**On Break till Jan 5
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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!!
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Learn more about our on-going ministry
and how you can help!!
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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
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