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Dear People of Ascension,
So far it has been a hot summer in New York, and a surprisingly busy one! As most of you know, our ancient parish hall air conditioners overheated during the first round of 90 degree days in early June. Although they rallied enough to provide a bit of cool air later in the month, it was clear that we needed to replace them.
The buildings and grounds committee, our staff and vestry moved quickly, and new, more efficient air conditioners are being installed as I write. Our sexton, Dwight Roberts, is building soffits to enclose the electrical wires, and we are grateful for his carpentry skills. The units should be up and running sometime next week.
For safety, the portraits of our past rectors were taken down for the AC installation. This has given us the opportunity to consider what other renovations we might want to do as we prepare for our 200th anniversary and even more important, for the next century of mission and ministry. It is exciting to think about the possibilities! The walls will remain bare for the summer, and a task force on the parish hall will work on next steps. We will share more information with you as plans emerge.
If all goes well, we hope to have our services in the re-airconditioned Parish Hall next Sunday, July 9th.
See you in church!
Liz
| | Do you like to color? Especially for children and their families- we have copies of “the Sunday Paper” a cartoon version of our gospel each Sunday, along with crayons and clipboards available from the ushers. Please ask for one if your child would enjoy this during the service. | | | |
Regular Service Schedule
SUNDAY
10:00 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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Long Term Prayers
Pray for: Pray for Allejandro and Jesus, Barbara, Brielle, Dorothy, Elaine, Ellen, Hannah, Judith, Jurek, Lucas, Stewart, Jen, Bishop Gretchen, Alice & the Kisiya family, Jennifer, Ketty, Sara, William Wynter, Eric, Rural & Migrant Ministry, and New York Haiti Project and the St. Luke’s Episcopal School in Martel. We remember all who have been killed by ICE, or died in custody this year: Alex Pretti, Renee Good, Keith Porter, Geraldo Lunas Campos, Victor Manuel Diaz, Heber Sánchez Domínguez, Parady La, Luis Beltrán Yáñez-Cruz, Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres, Lorth Sim, Jairo Garcia-Hernandez, Alberto Gutierrez-Reyes, Emmanuel Clifford Damas, Pejman Karshenas Najafabadi, Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal, Royer Perez-Jimenez. We pray for a just peace in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, Sudan, Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, and in our own country.
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.
| | Welcome to our preacher this Sunday, Elizabeth Adams! Elizabeth is a postulant for the priesthood in the Diocese of NY sponsored by Ascension and we are delighted that she is preaching this Sunday. Next week, she will lead a forum discussion about her vocational plans. Please keep her in your prayers as she departs for Yale Divinity School at the beginning of August. Blessings, Elizabeth! | | |
Coffee Hour Hospitality for Sunday Coffee Hours – Please consider serving all folks, including angels, this summer as a coffee hour host. It's very easy to do - just pick a date, sign up, and bring a sweet baked item on your Sunday. Everything else will be provided, and the sexton staff helps with setup and breakdown. Any questions, call or text 917-509-3117 or ask a clergy person for assistance.
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers,
for by so doing some people have shown hospitality
to angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:2
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| |  | The Church of the Ascension is excited to announce Dr. Alexander Little as our next Director of Music. - Dr. Little comes to us from Rochester, NY, where he was Director of Music at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church and, prior to that, assistant organist at Christ Church Episcopal. He completed his doctorate at the Eastman School of Music, studying with Prof. David Higgs, where he was also awarded the Artist’s Certificate, and where he also held Graduate Award and Teaching Assistant positions. Dr. Little was born in the UK, where he trained as a chorister at Norwich Cathedral. He completed his undergraduate and Master’s (Musicology) degrees at Merton College, Oxford, where he was organ scholar and assistant organist. While at Oxford, he provided organ music for the college chapel, assisted the Director of Music, and accompanied the choir on numerous radio broadcasts, CD recordings, and national and international tours. Dr. Little will begin at Ascension on September 1, with his first Sunday service on September 6.
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The Power of the Spirit in the Life of our Local Communities
We are sharing Bishop Heyd’s recent letter for the season of Pentecost. We want to ensure that members of the Diocese are kept up to date on the numerous Diocesan events, resources and programming every week. Click here for more information and to read the Bishop's letter.
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Giving Liberates the Soul of the Giver- Our annual pledge drive has concluded, but it's not too late to pledge!
The materials are in the back of the church; please take them if you are interested. We would love for everyone to pledge! If you are not able to make a regular commitment, we warmly invite you to give as you are able, one time or whenever you are here.
We need your help and are grateful for the support of everyone in our community! Thank you for your generosity, and may it be liberating for your soul!
To pay your pledge, please continue using Abundant (ascensionnyc.org/give)
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Immigration Legal Support Fund – Recently our diocese announced a new Immigration Legal Support Fund to support immigrant families in our congregations and neighborhoods throughout the Diocese of New York. The Legal Fund will help those navigating immigration under urgent and vulnerable circumstances to access legal resources. We're starting with a $50,000 contribution from the Bishop’s discretionary funds. Help us to match this amount to keep families together. With your support, we can do more so that no one faces the system alone. Your contribution makes possible same-day response, family preparedness, limited-scope appearances, and urgent filings. You can contribute here. To learn more about the Immigration Legal Support Fund Click here.
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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?
Saturday opportunity: 8 to 9:30 am on the first and third Saturday of each month.
Upcoming Dates: July 11, 25.& August 1,15 . Please note the date changes for July. If you have questions or wish to & join us, please contact Fr. Ed: fatherchinery@ascensionnyc.org, or 732-910-7017.
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Open Church Schedule
Open Church - Mondays through Fridays, Noon to 3pm. 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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Sunday – July 12
Holy Eucharist with Music (Church) 10:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Sunday)
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall) After the service
Meditation & Sacrament (Church) 6:00 p.m.
Monday – July 13
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting (Zoom) 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday – July 14
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday – July 15
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 – July 16
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Racial Justice Discussion Group (Zoom) 6:30 p.m.
Friday – July 17
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – July 18
For food assistance or to volunteer, please contact Fr. Ed (fatherchinery@ascensionyc.org).
Sunday – July 19
Holy Eucharist with Music (Church) 10:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Sunday)
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall) After the service
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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