Ascension Happenings

This week's Gospel from Luke 13:1-9

TTThere were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, "Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them--do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did."

Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, 'See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?' He replied, 'Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'"

This week at Ascension:

Tuesday: Rev. Lumbard leads the noontime book discussion series looking at J. Chittester's writings and work, Library 11:30 AM

Thursday: Bible Study, Library 9AM Womens Group, Library 12noon

Saturday: Holy Eucharist/(informal)Gab Service 5PM

Spaghetti Dinner, 5PM

Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8AM

Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10AM

Also Sunday March 7 is the Deadline for the Church World Service Blanket Collection. E. Swarts is again leading the charge on this mission for Ascension. L. Phillips is beginning to get Memorial Easter Lilies ordered. If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily, contact her either by phone or email. This Sunday is MEEK Food Collection as well.

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reported on a major renovation at Maplewood YMCA. Read about it here. Also in today's news, C. Conklin is recognized by the 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee as Community Leader of the Year. Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade is March 13.

In like a Lion ... most definitely. As usual, if you have ideas or interest in contributing to upcoming Ascension Happenings, please let us know, and we'll work them in.

Church of the Ascension
2 Riverside St.
Rochester, NY 14613
585-458-5423

Have a great week!