Church of the Ascension

November 5, 2026

Serving Sunday, November 8^th

PRAYERS FOR HEALTH AND HEALING

Gabe Bannon, Linda Brennan, Don Delia, Thomas Derry, John Gano, Connor Glissen, Dusty Grim, De Hearn, Robert Hinkle, Christa Cherry-Hise, Virginia Koval, Helen & Frank Kromm, Donald Lewis, Matthew G. Mena, Seth O. Reynolds, James Ropp, Rick Rubercheck, Landen Sauls, Rick Selwood, Kim Simon, Mike Simon, Edwin Sparks, Lesley Sparks, Bill Strong, Nina Tucker, Chuck Williams, George Wilson, Wendy Wishnick, Harry Burlew, Carol Middleton, Gail Mummert, Tom Russo, Carolyn Backus, Alice Pacitti, David Gedling, Liz Gedling, Lance Freeman

THOSE IN SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY—Patrick Thomas, Arica Johnson and Daniel Johnson

To help the Claymont Community Center Food Pantry meet the demand for items needed for Thanksgiving, Ascension's ingathering will be held a week earlier.

Items needed

Fresh Produce: Squash, Root Vegetables, Cabbage, Garlic, Oranges, Clementine, Fresh Spices, Any Veggies and Fruit. We are now able to keep fruits and veggies refridgerated, as well as, Claymont Community Ceter.

Non perishables: Canned Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Green Beans, Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna, Fruit, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Jelly, Syrup, Boxed Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Mac n Cheese, Pumpkin, Evaporated Milk, Baking Mixes, Dry Spices

Monetary donations can be sent to the office or put in the offertory plate, please note Harvest Ingathering. In addition, Food Lion gift cards can be donated.

Reservations Required and space is limited. Use this link to RSVP

Admission is free. The Guild is collecting new unwrapped gift for a child of any age, birth through High School. Books, Games, Toys, etc. (Teenage boy is most needed)

The Christmas Craft Shop is open and new this year.

Christmas Quilt Raffle winner will be drawn at 4 pm.

November 2026

• Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - AA - Parish Hall
• Thursdays (2^nd & 4^th) - 6:30 p.m. - Girls Scouts - Scout Room
• November 16^th - 7 p.m. - Vestry Meeting - Conference Room (Zoom)
• November 18^th - 7 p.m. - Ascension Guild - Conference Room

Stewardship Ingathering was last Sunday. Stewardship packets were mailed the beginning of October.

There is still time to reutn pledge cards. If you did not receive your packet, please contact the Parish Office with your current mailing address.

Important Reminder:

Please be mindful of conversations during the Prelude on Sunday Mornings. The livestream begins around the same time Sandy starts playing, and the microphones are live. All conversations can be picked up and streamed to Facebook and YouTube.



If you need to have a conversation during this time, please keep your voice low. Thank you for helping us maintain a peaceful and reverent atmosphere for everyone, both in person and online.

Important Dates to Remember:

November

• 11/15 - Harvest Ingathering - Collection of Fresh Fruit & Vegtables
• 11/16 - Vestry Meeting
• 11/18 - Women's Guild Meeting
• 11/22 - Advent I Bible Bites following Coffee Hour
• 11/24 - Thanksgiving Ecumenical Worship Service (Holy Rosary)
• 11/29 - Advent II Bible Bites

December

• 12/2 - Morning Prayer
• 12/5 - Claymont Parade and Craft Fair
• 12/6 - Advent III Bible Bites
• 12/6 - Christmas Tea
• 12/9 - Morning Prayer
• 12/12-12/13 - Keeping Christ in Christmas Nativities Display
• 12/12 - Evening Holy Eucharist
• 12/13 - Advent IV Bible Bites
• 12/16 - Morning Prayer
• 12/21 - Vestry Meeting
• 12/23 - Morning Prayer
• 12/24 - Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with Choral Prelude
• 12/25 - Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
• 12/27 - Lessons and Carols

January 2027

• 1/6 - Epiphany Morning Prayer
• 1/9 - Epiphany Celebration - Taize and Luncheon
• 1/15 - Annual Meeting Reports Due to the Parish Office

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CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

Clergy of Ascension

Priest Associate - The Rev Kije Mugisha Rwamasirabo

Vestry Members

Senior Warden - Sandra O’Tanyi

Junior Warden - Cathy Harwell

Members-At-Large:

Ann Archer, James McDaniel, Janet Middleton, Melissa McQuade, Steve Stephenson, Genia Thomas

Clerk of the Vestry - Lyndie Mozzoni

Ministry Leaders

Altar Guild Beth FitzPatrick

Stewardship Genia Thomas

Outreach Ann Archer

Ascension Guild Sharman Stephenson

Invite, Welcome Connect Ann Archer

Treasurer Lyndie Mozzoni

Sexton Tracey Nilan

Music Sandra Pierce

Parish Office



Hours: Tuesday - Thursday; 8 am to 12 pm

3717 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont DE 19703

Email: office@ascensionde.org

Phone: 302-798-6683

Website: www.ascensionde.org