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“We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies… Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”- Romans 8:22-23, 26-27
Beloved Holy Spirit,
You are the wellspring of all life and each life. You move in the tiniest microbes, you span the farthest galaxies. You knit us together in the gorgeous, struggling body of creation; you shape us each with particular gifts, needs and relationships. You stream through our interdependence and intersections, revealing the ever-presence of God in diversity, vulnerability, strangeness, wonder. You inspire, conspire, challenge and encourage us to embody the justice and mercy, the peace and love of Christ. You call us to pray.
But in these times or so much unrest, division and fear, we often do not know how. We know that you inspired the first Christians with words of power and faith, and we ask that we might find expression for your life within us. We are moved to remember that you move in us- with groans and sighs, sounds and gestures, beneath and beyond our conscious awareness. Strengthen and support us when we feel overwhelmed, exhausted or afraid. Pray in us, with us, for us. Pray in our silence, our words, our yearning, our actions. We thank you for your advocacy, your intercession and your holy comfort. Continue to search our hearts, we pray, help us do the work you call us to do with joy, and bring us to the fullness of communion that you intend for your creation.
Amen
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Regular Service Schedule
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Side Altar)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/ Music
(Church & Livestream)
6:00 p.m. Meditation & Sacrament (Church)
WEDNESDAY
6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist (Church)
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Evening Prayer Every Weekday Evening
via Zoom
Join us each weeknight at 5:30
for Evening Prayer & discussion.
Click this link to join: ascensionnyc.org/eveningprayer.
To call in (voice, no camera), dial 929-205-6099; the meeting ID is 880 1981 1224.
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Is there a problem with the live stream?
If you notice a problem with the livestream (such as it's not listed, the sound isn't working, the camera isn't on) contact our livestream team (Local Live) right away - that's the best and fastest way to get it resolved. You can email them at Support@locallive.tv or call them at (877) 355-6225.
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Long Term Prayers
Pray for: Pray for Allejandro and Jesus, Barbara, Brielle, Dorothy, Elaine, Ellen, Hannah, Judith, Jurek, Lucas, Luz, Stewart, Jen, Bishop Gretchen, and Alice & the Kisiya family. We pray for all devastated by the genocide in Gaza, and for a just peace in Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti, India and Pakistan, and the Holy Land.
Please keep these people and intentions from our long-term prayer list in your own prayers. We hope to keep our intercessions in the liturgy both faithful and fresh, as we persist in prayer for those who need it.
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Prayers! Did you know you can submit your prayer requests online? Go to ascensionnyc.org/prayers and type in your prayer request. Be sure to add them. Requests submitted by noon on Thursday will be included in the Sunday bulletin. (Any requests after that will be included in the following Sunday bulletin.) | |
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
If you are attending any of our services online, we invite you to use this prayer at communion.
In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.
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Our Summer Schedule Begins Sunday, June 22! Beginning in just 2 weeks we will start our summer schedule. That means, one 10:00 a.m. service in the morning! Our 6:00 evening service will continue unabated.
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Dinner, Discussion with the Rev. Canon Leyla King, and Prayer for Justice in Palestine, Saturday, June 7 at 7 pm- Please join us to hear from Canon King about her debut book, Daughters of Palestine which tells the story of five generations of her family, and to share food, conversation and prayer together. Advance copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Click here to see the flyer.
To register, click here.
| | Welcome to the Rev. Deacon Brother Andrew Jones, who serves as our deacon and preacher this Sunday. He was ordained to the diaconate on May 17, and we are delighted to have him share in our worship this Pentecost Sunday. Following the 11 am service, Br. Deacon Andrew will lead a forum on the diaconate. Please join us to learn more about both his ministry and the diaconal vocation more generally. | | Thank you to our Choir- Today we say farewell to our wonderful choir until next fall. We are so grateful for all that they add to our life and worship | | In Many Tongues- Deepest thanks to all who are contributing to our Pentecost tradition of telling one verse of the story of the Spirit's coming in multiple languages – and especially to Vin Knight for organizing this. | | |
Episcopal Charities Sunday, June 8 - Since 1996, Episcopal Charities Foundation has made hundreds of grants and our own Ascension Outreach, Inc., has been a grateful beneficiary almost every step of the way! Episcopal Charities proudly states that “every program we support is free of religious content, welcoming one and all” – a statement echoing our own goal!
YOU CAN HELP! Speak to Fr. Ed about volunteering to help with our Food Pantry – the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month (with opportunities on the preceding Fridays to help set up!) Click here to read more about Episcopal Charities or check out their flyer here. Use this QR to donate to Episcopal Charities.
| | Choral Concert, June 9 - On Monday, June 9, at 7:30 PM, the Brooklyn Outlaw Chorus will present a short (free) concert at Church of the Ascension. Conducted by Voices of Ascension’s Artistic Administrator Wesley Chinn, the concert will feature featuring Poulenc's "Un Soir de Neige" alongside works by William Byrd, Gerald Finzi, Salomone Rossi, Vicente Lusitano, Imogen Heap, and a world premiere by chorus member George Wright. A reception will follow. | | |
Evensong with the Installation of Archdeacon Denise LaVetty - Sun, June 15, 2025; 4:00 pm, at
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. Celebrate the installation of the new Archdeacon of the Diocese of New York at this special choral service. Reception to follow. All are welcome. For more information, click here.
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Memorial Concert for Liz Norman
Saturday, June 21; 3:00 p.m.
A memorial concert and reception for former Executive Director of Voices of Ascension, Liz Norman, will take place here at Ascension on Saturday, June 21 at 3pm. All are welcome.
| | Are you planning to go to the “No Kings” demonstration on Saturday, July 14 at Bryant Park? If you’d like to go with some other Ascensionites, please email or call the parish office. If you’d like to travel together, please meet at Ascension at 12:45 in front of the parish house (12 W. 11th St.). We’ll take the subway up to Bryant Park. If you’d like to meet us there, look for us at the corner of 42nd and 6th up until 2 pm. If you like, bring a sign that expresses your heartfelt hopes for our country, as we stand for democracy and against authoritarianism. If you have any questions, or to let Mother Liz know you’re coming, please email egmaxwell@ascensionnyc.org. | | |
Your Pantry Needs You!
Ascension Outreach Inc. needs additional volunteer participation. The program is robust and developing in some great ways- and we need more hands-on help. Won’t you consider helping strengthen our service to our neighbors?
Friday opportunity: 3 to 4 pm the day before pantry, we set up the parish hall for pantry service.
Saturday opportunity: 8 to 9:30 am on the first and third Saturday of each month (except July which is 2nd and 4th Saturday because of the holiday).
Upcoming Dates: June 7 & 21
If you have questions or wish to join us, please contact Fr. Ed: fatherchinery@ascensionnyc.org – or – 732-910-7017 (c)
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Open Church Schedule
Open Church - Mondays through Fridays, Noon to 3pm (except as mentioned above). If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Gretchen Dumler or contact the church office (info@ascensionnyc.org or 212-254-8620.
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Easy Way to Give & Support Church of the Ascension! Your generous gift is a meaningful way to support the ongoing mission and ministries of Church of the Ascension. Your contributions play a crucial role in maintaining the church's facilities, supporting our growth in faith, organizing our service and witness, and developing our sense of community. Use this QR code to make a one-time or recurring gift to the church... It's quick and easy. Your generosity and kindness are deeply appreciated!
To pay your pledge, please continue using Abundant (ascensionnyc.org/give)
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Sunday – June 8 – Pentecost Sunday
Holy Eucharist (Side Altar) 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist (Church) 11:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Sunday)
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall)
Meditation & Sacrament (Church) 6:00 p.m.
Monday – June 9
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Finance Committee (Zoom) 6:45 p.m.
Lectionary Bible Study (Zoom) 6:30 p.m. (for more information, contact Sybil at srpiccone@yahoo.com)
Tuesday – June 10
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Security Taskforce (Zoom) 3:30 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday – June 11
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Holy Eucharist (Church) 6:00 p.m.
Thursday – June 12
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Friday – June 13
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – June 14
The Food Pantry normally operates on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. For food assistance or to volunteer, please contact Fr. Ed (fatherchinery@ascensionyc.org).
Confirmations at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine; 10:30 a.m.
Sunday – June 15 – Trinity Sunday
Holy Eucharist (Side Altar) 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist (Church) 11:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Sunday)
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall)
Installation of Archdeacon Denise LaVetty (Cathedral of St. John the Divine) 4:00 p.m.
Meditation & Sacrament (Church) 6:00 p.m.
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If you need information to connect to one of our Zoom events please call the church office at 212-254-8620 or email us at info@ascensionnyc.org
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