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Dear People of Ascension,
In this season of remembering the saints and looking towards the beginning of Advent, when it’s traditional to ponder “last things”, I write to remind you about Ascension’s columbarium. If you or a family member are looking for a resting place for ashes after cremation, this space could be a wonderful option.
As you probably know, the Columbarium has been open for a number of years, and the prices will go up at the beginning of 2027. You can still purchase a niche or vault at the original price (lower for parishioners) for the rest of this year. Further information is available here. Our Parish Administrator, Brother Andrew Jones, (apjones@ascensionnyc.org or 212-254-8620), will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Making end of life arrangements can be difficult yet also may bring peace and comfort, both to you and those who love you, to know those plans are in place. I am happy to talk with you about these decisions if it would be helpful.
Having had the privilege of inurning the remains of both parishioners and neighbors in our columbarium, I am struck by what a blessing it is to be able to offer this beautiful, dignified space. It helps us Ascensionites to imagine still being part of this sacred space and community, and it is a comfort to those who mourn to be able to visit, pray and remember.
“My heart therefore is glad… and my body also shall rest in hope.”
Blessings,
Liz
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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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Long Term Prayers
Pray for: Allejandro and Jesus, Barbara, Brielle, Dorothy, Elaine, Ellen, Judith, Jurek, Lucas, Stewart, Jen, Bishop Gretchen, Alice & the Kisiya family, Jennifer, Ketty, Sara, William Wynter, Eric, Eileen, Rural & Migrant Ministry, all detained at Delaney Hall, all refugees and asylum seekers, 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, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and Joan Sebastian Guerrero. We pray especially for a just peace in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, Sudan, Cuba, Ethiopia, 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.
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Funeral for Sirkka Kyle
Saturday, November 7, 3:00 p.m.
Reception to follow.
The service will be livestreamed at Ascensionnyc.org/webcasts.
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This Sunday’s Forum, November 8: Being Human in the Age of AI. This will be the final forum on Artificial intelligence (AI), led by Clay Williams.
Clay Williams has a PhD in computer science and an MA in theology. His doctoral work used AI in computational models of the immune system. Clay brings these interests together to offer insights into how AI works, contrast AI with human thinking, and help spiritual communities reflect theologically on the place of AI in our world.
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Harvest Dinner: Thursday, November 12. Please plan to join us at 6:30 in the parish hall to celebrate our life together at Ascension with delicious food and great conversation. As we look towards our bicentennial, the program this year will also feature a sampling of the music that has been part of our parish life (or its environs) over the last 200 years, including some chances to sing along! Don’t miss it!
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Tuesday Zoom Small Group, Our next Small Group call will be Tuesday, November 3, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Join us as we read and discuss Rowan Williams’ Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, and Prayer. All are welcome! To join, contact Yunjeong at yjseol726@gmail.com. Join the conversation on Zoom at //us06web.zoom.us/j/83695829125. We will meet every Tuesday.
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Church and Parish Offices closed
for Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
Gracious God, we give thanks for military men and women, both from the past and present, and for their courageous service and sacrifice to our country and its people to secure the blessings of life, liberty, and justice for all. May our remembrance be a timely reminder that our freedom was purchased at high cost, and should not be taken for granted. Give us resolve to labor in faithful service to you until all share the benefits of freedom, justice, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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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: November 7 & 21, December 5 & 19. 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 Door Church Ministry – Do you have some free time and want to meet interesting people from the neighborhood, congregation and world? If so, consider volunteering with the Open Door team. We have a need for people to spend as little as 1 shift (1 1/2 hours each) per month or more, during the hours of 12-3p.m. Monday- Friday to keep our church doors open. We welcome people to our space, answer questions about the Church and our activities, and are available as they walk around, sit, or pray. Sometimes you get to enjoy hearing a Voices of Ascension concert rehearsal or organ practice as an added bonus! Training with be provided. If interested in exploring further, please contact Madonna Stack Barker at (m.stack@rcn.com) or the Church office (212-254-8620 or info@ascensionnyc.org).
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Sunday – November 8
Holy Eucharist (Side Altar) 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Music (Church) 11:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Sunday)
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall) Following the 11:00 service
Meditation & Sacrament (Church) 6:00 p.m.
Monday – November 9
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Lectionary Bible Study (Zoom) 6:30 p.m.
Finance Committee (Zoom) 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday – November 10
Church open for prayer & meditation; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Small Group Zoom (Zoom) 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday – November 11
Church and Parish Offices closed for Veterans Day
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Thursday – November 12
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Harvest Dinner (Parish Hall) 6:30 p.m.
Friday – November 13
Church open for prayer & meditation; Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer (Zoom) 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – November 14
For food assistance or to volunteer, please contact Fr. Ed (fatherchinery@ascensionyc.org).
Sunday – November 15
Holy Eucharist (Side Altar) 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Music (Church) 11:00 a.m.
In person and online (Ascensionnyc.org/Sunday)
Ascension Forum (Parish Hall) Following the 11:00 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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