Ascension Happenings September 29, 2024

Happenings at Ascension!

September 27, 2024

www.AscensionEpiscopalChurch.org

Game Night was a roaring Success!!

Thank you Todd and Cindy Breton!

We look forward to the next one!

Pet Blessing October 6th,

at Ascension’s Dog Park at 5:00pm

From dogs to cats to reptiles, bring your pet to church on Sunday, October 6th, at 5pm. Fr. Mark will hold a short service, in the dog park, and bless each pet individually.

Book Fair Sunday, October 6th

Sun., Oct 6th is Book Fair Sunday! Come support the school by picking up some new reading material for the young ones in your life. Someone will be available to help you following the 10:30 service. To support the teachers, look for wish lists and make a donation.

AES Spaghetti Supper October 9th, 4-6pm

The Spaghetti Supper is Wednesday October 9th from 4-6pm. Tickets will need to be pre-purchased. This is great time to support the school at this tasty fellowship opportunity and you will be able to shop the Book Fair! Sign up forms available in the narthex.

Memorial Walkway Pavers

We would like to rededicate the Memorial Walkway as a part of our All Saints Day celebrations on November 3rd. If you would like to purchase a paver as a memorial or to honor a birth, baptism, anniversary or favorite person, please complete the form available in the Narthex and return it to the church office or email the office your request. Dedications are limited to 16 characters per line. The cost is $100.00 per paver. Who will you honor? What event might you commemorate? Orders must be received by Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Trunk or Treat!!!

Ascension School is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25 at 6pm. Come join them!! This community event, held in the Parish Parking Lot, is a fun and easy way to support the school. Set up your car, get in costume and pass out treats to local children. This year, the school asks that the trunks be book themed. If you would like to support the event, but just can’t make it, bring your donations of individually packaged items such as pencils, stickers, candy, goldfish, apple sauce pouches, fruit snacks, and juice boxes to the narthex to be distributed by teachers. Thank you for helping to make our event a success!

Online Directory

Many of you have received notices in your email of a “Privacy Change Notification“. This is an automatically generated email that is sent to every person who will be listed in the online directory. The online directory will display your name, address, email, and primary phone number to other members of the church.

There are still a few tweaks being made to ensure all the privacy safeguards are in place. Once this has been completed, you will receive an email from Realm with the heading: “Ascension Episcopal Church: Join our online community!” This email will contain a link that will allow you to set up your own account with Realm. You will be able to view the directory, monitor your giving, print statements, and make corrections to contact info. You must have an account to view the directory; this ensures all information is protected.

If you do NOT want to be included in the online directory, please inform the office in writing (either drop a note, or send an email to office@ascensionepiscopalchurch.org). If the secretary receives no notice of exclusion, it is assumed that you wish to be included.

Sunday School Help

As we head into another year of youth Sunday School,

we'd love to get more teachers and assistants on board!

We have a truly great group of kids, and our curriculum makes

it easy to guide lessons - even if you aren't a Bible expert! Teachers and assistants just need to complete a quick certification course through the diocese. We're glad to work around your schedule! If interested, contact Allison Garcia at 956.220.2615 or allisonmiles411@gmail.com. You can also contact the church office. Thank you!

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.

Christian Formation

Tuesday Night Bible Study

on the Gospel Of Luke

We began a brand new study of the Gospel of Luke. The Class will be held in the Church Library every Tuesday at 6:30pm, and for those who cannot attend in person, we will also have a Zoom link available.

This is a brand new study,

and it is a great time for you to join us.

We are using the study guides from N.T. Wright called "Luke for Everyone". To order the two books needed for the Bible study from Amazon, please click on the following links:

Click here to order: Luke for Everyone, Study guide by N.T. Wright

Click here to order: Luke for Everyone, Text Book by N.T. Wright

(If your need assistance in purchasing the study material, please contact me (Fr. Mark) I may have some funds available through my discretionary fund.)

Please find the Zoom link for this course below. This link can be used to attend all of the Tuesday Night Bible Study Classes.

Click here for Zoom Link for Tuesday Night Bible Study

I hope you join us and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

God's Peace,

Fr. Mark+

Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 AM

Children's Sunday school - upstairs with Mrs. Allison Garcia
Adult Christian Education - church library.
Adult Class online option: HERE

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!!