Dear Friends, November 7, 2011
Yesterday, many placed photos of loved ones on the altar, in remembrance for All Saints' Day. Rev. Pat, in her sermon, called to mind themes for All Saints' Day and from the Beatitudes, teaching us that we are one in the Spirit of God with our loved ones who have gone on before. Jesus' teachings in the Beatitudes gathered together a vision of Heaven and also what we are to do daily. We are to share His vision of a loving world with all whom we meet.
Come and gather 'round, as scripture comes to life..
You will be lifted up and rewarded.
[ DON'T FORGET THE MEETING THIS EVENING IN LIBRARY AT 7 FOR ALL PARISHIONERS]
We are off to busy and energetic times with Rev. Pat.
You are personally important to help write our next chapters!
Please make your personal commitment to be present in person on Sunday mornings to share in the promise and fulfillment of the ministries, old and new, that are to be ours.
please note - Rev. Pat wants to hear from us - phone number 732-428-2000 ;
e-mail: patcashman2010@gmail.com ;
mailing address: The Rev. Patricia Cashman, 185 Bennington Hills Court, West Henrietta, NY 14586
This season of Stewardship is when we decide what we will become. If you plan to support our ministries, please send in your faith card now. The prosperity of God awaits us, for the asking. If you need a card, please ask Nancy Lennox or Dyson.
Kindly keep in your daily prayers all those in need of healing, those who serve in our military forces and those who travel.
Please also keep in your daily prayers the ministries coming to life and all those who lead them, particularly Rev. Pat.
To assist in our spiritual life, Forward Day by Day booklets are $.85 each in the Tower Room.
Are you important?...YES, YOU ARE!!! .If we want to grow and share God's prosperity of faith, we must love God, love our friends and then speak openly to them. A congregation grows starting with each faithful person. God will help us share the Bread of Life.....God will help us live into our Baptismal Covenant of sharing His word and our lives and resources.
We never know how ready a friend may be to hear a word of encouragement in faith. We never know when God will bring someone to speak to us, to enrich our own life and the life of that person.
Be on the lookout, and ready to share your faith story.
ONGOING REQUEST: to feed our brothers and sisters, the MEEK food cupboard needs our $$ contributions [envelopes in church] and food donations [place items in back of church/Tower Room], and also seeks volunteers to assist in this ministry. Please call Jan Wills 621-3900 or Sally Green 865-1125 if you can assist as a volunteer. Checks, made out to Maplewood Edgerton Emergency Kupboard, may be sent to the Church Office.
CAN YOU ASSIST?? Every Wed. afternoon, volunteers are needed for our joint venture with Mary's Place and Nazareth College. With use of van, drivers needed for children - from and back to Mary's Place on Lexington Ave. Call Rev. Pat to explore. Would you like to take a turn preparing a meal for the group? CAN YOU HELP??
YOUTH NEWS AND INFO-please note these dates/opportunities and stay tuned every week:
* CHECK OUT the Youth Group Team. DON'T HESITATE TO JOIN IN! Call Rev. Pat. The Church Community
Youth Partnership (CCYP) can use your help.
* Worship & Children, 10 AM Sundays - If you took Safe Church Training, please call Diane Santiago 254-8782 or email Diane57350@aol.com.
* STAY TUNED!!!
ALL ABOARD!! - CARE CLOSET Our new ministry to the neighborhood is off to a strong start. Open for business this Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 AM.
NEEDED : Bar soap [bath size is good], toothpaste, shaving cream.
Would you like to help? Call Nancy Lennox 663-5805 or email nlennox1@me.com Give this a try - You won't be sorry! And youth in our neighborhood will thank you!!
This is mission with real purpose, helping real people.
PLEASE MARK THESE DATES:
November 7 - THIS EVENING - All are invited for 7 PM for 'Future of Ascension' discussion with Rev. Julie Cicora of Diocese. Plan to be present for this, so your ears can hear the discussion and your voice can be heard. If not present, then how can you be heard?
November 10 - Vestry Meeting 7 PM Library - All are Welcome
December 8 - Noon - Christmas Luncheon of Ascension Women's Club at Rick's Prime Rib. Contact Jan Wills
621-3900 before Dec 1st.
December 11 - Annual Ascension Deck-The-Halls Christmas Party after the 10 AM service.
Everyone is welcome. Please bring friends and family.
PLAN AHEAD!! Moe delicious dinners await us from Pat Frasca and her dedicated chefs and staff! A tip of the hat to Pat and head chef Stu Denison,
and to all who worked, for a delightful Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday evening.
Future dinner dates are:
MARCH 3 2012 SPAGHETTI
APRIL 28 2012 CHICKEN AND BISCUIT
COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!! Coffee Hour after the 10 AM Sunday service is a wonderful opportunity to greet friends, old and new, and catch up on news. There are opportunities to host Coffee Hour in the weeks ahead. Won't you help this ministry? If not sure how to host, you may call Nancy Lennox at 663-5805 or Stu or Gene Denison at 663-0988. To sign up - see list in the back of the church or call 458-5423. Thanks!
PASTORAL CARE TEAM to begin. Rev. Pat is putting together a team to visit those who can no longer come to church. You will be trained to bring communion to those at home. Please pray on this and, if called to answer, phone Rev. Pat to volunteer. In this way, many will be reached.
In addition, there are many who would love a call and an invitation to church. We can invite friends to accompany us to church - and take them out for brunch afterward!
To beautify our worship and lift everyone's spirits, in weeks ahead there are opportunities for altar flowers. Will you take up this ministry to the glory of God and to our spirits? To explore this, please contact Laurie Phillips, 865-2802 or email LBP@rochester.rr.com
If we wish to grow in faith and knowledge, and share our love of God, we need to be able to share the stories of the Bible. Thursday Bible Study is in the Library at 9 AM. Please 'Come and See'. This is a time for reflection on Jesus’ teachings and how we model our faith to family, friends and all whom we meet. God’s Word guides such a process. Much food for thought and often refreshments to share. The study is of the Gospel Lesson for next Sunday, found below.
The Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry asks your ongoing help - by donating through United Way or directly by check to R.I.J.M., 2 Riverside St., Rochester, NY 14613. This will bring books of healing and group sessions to those needing to start lives anew. Remember the Good Samaritan... Please answer this call. To volunteer, call 254-6790. The invitation to help is ongoing, so you are not late to the party! Many Thanks! Please include this ministry in your daily devotions.
Jesus, we never know when you will come again. Help us as we visit those in
prison and jail to remember that we must act every day as though we are to meet you face to face that night. Help us to remember that these are our brothers and sisters and help us to bring them the good news that there is a place for them in your Church and later on in your Heaven. We pray today especially for Step by Step of Rochester as they welcome Margie Mayk back to work.
WISH LIST Can you help or do you know someone who might help? Call Rev. Pat., please.
* Small grand piano or high quality upright or studio piano for the church, to assist in worship.
* Household items/furnishings in good condition to assist in our ministry.
When we see new people on Sunday or at an event,
Let's introduce ourselves and make them welcome. An invitation to Coffee Hour is a
great icebreaker. So is sitting with a new person and guiding her/him in the service,
if this is a first or second time with us. We never know when we may entertain angels unaware.
Do you have a pocket card to hand to a friend who asks where you go to church?
These cards are on the table in the back of the church. Please take a few and be ready to share.
We have some pocket crosses, also, in the drawer for anyone who answers the call to "Come and See".
This is all part of the Growing Season of God.
Every season offers beautiful music. Here is a bonus of music for All Saints' Day:
If you have a new or better email address for yourself, or know someone who might like to receive this weekly e-letter, please send in that information. If you would like other kinds of information, or have any suggestions for this e-letter, please give me a shout. Thanks!
With autumn providing so much wonderful produce, here is a recipe for a savory Mushroom
Barley Risotto. [We can also make extra for someone.]
Mushroom Barley Risotto
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
12 ounces cleaned and sliced crimini mushrooms
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pearl barley
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms and saute until they have released all of their liquid and are golden brown, about 10 minutes. You can add 1 to 3 tablespoons of water if they start to stick.
3. Stir in the herbs and garlic, then add the barley and stir to coat for 1 minute. Add 4 cups of the broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Reduce the heat to medium and add more broth, ½ cup at a time, stirring until each addition is absorbed, until the barley is tender but still slightly firm. You may not use all of the broth, but you will use most of it.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter and cheese, stirring until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Matthew 25:14-30
Jesus said, "For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, `Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.' His master said to him, `Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, `Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.' His master said to him, `Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, `Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, `You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Celebration of the Ascension
On this coming Sunday, June 5 we as a congregation will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, which is our name day. Therefore, the readings will be different.
Last reminder - This coming Saturday- June 4th at 11AM - Barbara Robson Memorial Service
Please accept this invitation to honor Barb in a celebration of her life and ministries. She and her sister Sally were parishoners whom we greatly miss. Barb died in Florida in late 2010. It will be a time to lift up her many accomplishments among us, as a friend and dedicated leader for so many years. The Rev. Miriam Owens will co-celebrate with The Rev. Pat Cashman. Reception in Library following.
2 Kings 2:1-15
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:49-53 [for Thursday Bible Study]
Also, Rev. Pat suggests the congregation all wear white in honor of our feast day. So, if you have a white outfit or white shirt or jacket or ???, this would be good timing!
Here is an update of the health of Don Taylor's friend, Joe Interlicchia, who is the significant other of his daughter, Georgia. Joe is still seriously ill in Strong Memorial Hosp, but underwent a successful surgery today dealing with one of his health issues. I would ask you to add Joe to your daily prayers, please, for strength, healing and recovery to health.
Last reminder - This coming Saturday- June 4th at 11AM - Barbara Robson Memorial Service
Please accept this invitation to honor Barb in a celebration of her life and ministries. She and her sister Sally were parishoners whom we greatly miss. Barb died in Florida in late 2010. It will be a time to lift up her many accomplishments among us, as a friend and dedicated leader for so many years. The Rev. Miriam Owens will co-celebrate with The Rev. Pat Cashman. Reception in Library following.
Blessings and all good wishes, hoping to see many at the Lobster Dinner on Friday,
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
And He was Transfigured Before Them
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND SEEKERS OF GOD
ALL BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE THE HOLY COMMUNION.
LORD, LET US PRAY AND WORK TO HEAR YOUR WORD, CHANGE OUR HEARTS
AND GO
Dear Friends, February 28, 2011
We were pleased to have The Rev. Deborah Brown presenting the sermon for the services yesterday. Rev. Brown is the Presiding Youth Missioner for the Diocese. Her sermon addressed the charge given us in the Gospel reading that we should not worry about our next meal, or what we will wear. However, she pointed out that there are many individuals today, specifically in our own community, who must worry about where their next meal is coming from, or the desperate situations that they find themselves facing. Her charge to us was that "We are the body of Christ." As such we should indeed not worry about our own needs, but attempt to reach out to those who must worry about the future they are facing.
Please keep in your daily prayers all those in need of healing, and those who serve in our military forces. To assist in our spiritual life, Forward Day by Day booklets are $.85 each in the back of the Church [Tower Room].
If we want to grow and share God's prosperity of faith, we must love God, love our friends and then speak openly to them. A congregation grows starting with each faithful person. God will help us share the Bread of Life.....God will help us live into our Baptismal Covenant of sharing His word and our lives and resources [which is the true Meaning of Life]. We never know how ready a friend may be to hear a word of encouragement in faith. We never know when God will bring someone to speak to us, and enrich our own life.
WOMEN'S GROUP: Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 3rd in the library. At that time Nancy Lennox will present the "State of the Church". This will include an update on the plans for Church repair and renovation, the new outreach programs and the status of the clergy search. Please bring a sandwich and dessert and beverages will be provided.
BLANKET DRIVE: Sunday was the last official Sunday for the blanket drive. However, if you have not as yet made a contribution, please do so as soon as possible. Prior to yesterday's services, we had received enought funds for 214 blankets which was 58 blankets short of our last years' total of 282. A reminder that checks can be made out to Ellie Swarts.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Spaghetti Dinner is this coming Saturday, March 5th. As always, Patty Frasca is in need of individuals to assist in food preparation, serving and clean-up. If you are able to help out in any capacity, please contact Patty at 615-6790. Also don't forget to make your reservations for this wonderful dinner and bring your friends. Reservations can be made on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex, or by calling the Church office at 458-5423. The dinner is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 6-12, free for children under 6.
PANCAKE SUPPER: In preparation for Lent, there will be a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper held on Tuesday, March 8th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the great hall. This event is hosted by the Ascension Men's Club. There is no charge for this supper but donations will be welcomed. Reservations can be made on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or by calling the Church office at 458-5423.
CONCERTO CONCERT: Our organist and choir director, John Allegar, will be performing in a concerto concert of Eastman students at Sacred Heart Cathedral the evening of Tuesday, March 1st at 8 PM. Mark that date on your calendars to hear some wonderful performances.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES: Services for Ash Wednesday, on March 9th will be held at 9 AM and 7:30 PM. The Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes will be offered at both services.
LENTEN BOOK STUDY: The Lenten Book Study will be using "The Last Week" by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. This book is a day-by-day account of Jesus' final week in
DIOCESAN SUBSCRIPTION UPDATES: A reminder: If you have not completed the individual and family information updates for the diocese, please go on the Diocese web site and update your information or get a form from Mary in the office to complete.
DON'T FORGET - The Ascension Piecemakers Quilt Group is offering a stunning queen-size quilt. This quilt would be a handsome addition to any decor! Coupons are $2 or 3 for $5. All proceeds will go to the Bell Tower Restoration Project. You can see the quilt and get more details each Sunday at Coffee Hour.
TIME TO MARK CALENDARS! There are memorable dinners upcoming.
Saturday. March 5th, 2011 SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday. April 30th, 2011 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER
Friday. June 3rd, 2011 LOBSTER DINNER
PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!!
Coffee Hour after the 10 AM Sunday service is a wonderful opportunity to greet friends, old and new, and catch up on news. There are opportunities to host Coffee Hour in the weeks ahead. Won't you help this ministry? If not sure how to host, you may call
Please phone or visit a friend who is not able to get out or whom you've been meaning to contact. There are many who would love a call and an invitation to church or an inquiry as to when you might pay a visit. We can invite friends to accompany us to church - and take them out for brunch afterward!
To beautify our worship, in upcoming weeks there are opportunities for altar flowers. We will soon be asked to sign up for Easter Lilies to be placed on the altar in memory of our loved ones. When the fliers are put in the bulletin, please turn them in as soon as possible so Laurie can order the proper amount and can submit the list of memorials to be indicated. As you fill out the sheets, please print so Laurie can use proper spellings in the bulletin at Easter. Will you take up this ministry to the glory of God and to our spirits? To donate, please contact Laurie Phillips, 865-2802 or email LBP@rochester.rr.com
If we wish to learn the true Meaning of Life, grow as Christians and share our love of God, we need to know the stories of the Bible. Thursday Bible Study is in the Library at 9 AM. Please 'Come and See'. The season of Epiphany presents us with an exploration of the life of Christ and his teachings. There is food for thought and often refreshments to share. The study is of the Gospel Lesson for next Sunday, found below. No Bible Thumping, just good conversation!!
The Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry asks your ongoing help - by donating through
There is God's work for each of us when we see new people on Sunday or at an event. Let's introduce ourselves and make them welcome. An invitation to chat at Coffee Hour is a great ice-breaker. So is sitting with a new person and guiding her/him in the materials, if this is their first time with us.
Do you have a pocket card to hand to a friend who asks about Ascension? Cards are on the table in the back of the church. Please take a few, and be ready to share. We have pocket crosses in the table drawer to hand to those who answer the call to "Come and See"..
The anthem this coming Sunday will be "O How Amiable are Thy Dwellings". To hear a performance of this familiar anthem go to the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W11knO4jbqs
If you have a new or better email address for yourself, or know someone who might like to receive this weekly e-letter, please send in that information.
Blessings,
Jan Wills
585-621-3900
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Matthew 17:1-9
17:1 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves.
17:2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.
17:3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.
17:4 Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
17:5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!"
17:6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear.
17:7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Get up and do not be afraid."
17:8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
17:9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, "Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
RECIPE: I decided it was time for a good vegetable recipe. This is one that can be used any time and works very well if you have to take a dish to a dinner. I use it alot in the summer when I have a large quantity of zucchini in the garden.
Zucchini Casserole
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
1 bag bread stuffing mix
1 jar chopped pimento or 1 cup shredded carrot (for additional color)
1 stick butter
Fill a large kettle with water, add zucchini and onion slices, bring to a boil. Boil until vegetables are fork tender. Drain well.
Mix soup, sour cream and pimento or carrot.
In a 9x13 baking pan pour half of the bag of stuffing mix and spread evenly on the bottom. Melt the butter and pour half over the stuffing mix.
Spread the drained zucchini and onions over the stuffing.
Spread the soup and sour cream mixture over the vegetables.
Add the remaining stuffing mix spread evenly over the top.
Drizzle the remaining butter on top.
Bake at 350 degrees about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is brown and casserole is bubbling.
Next week, I will give you another good fish recipe for the Lenten season.
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED WEEK!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Annual Meeting - Epiphany 2
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND SEEKERS OF GOD
**************
ALL BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE THE HOLY COMMUNION.
LORD, LET US PRAY AND WORK TO HEAR YOUR WORD, CHANGE OUR HEARTS
AND GO FORTH TO DO YOUR WILL, EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Dear Friends, ary 17, 2011
Yesterday, Rev. Denise preached on the talents that the Lord has blessed us with. Her focus was on whether we use these talents to the glory of the Lord or only to glorify ourselves. Her full sermons are in the blog archives http://ascensionroch.blogspot.com/
Please visit this weekly feature to reflect on her words.
This week we will look at the beginnings of Jesus' ministry as he calls his first disciples. As our newly elected vestry members begin their ministry at Ascension we all could examine where our talents can be put to use for the glory of our Lord. During this time of transition at Ascension there are many areas of ministry that we can be called to fill.
The annual meeting of Church of the Ascension took place yesterday during and after the 10 AM service. At that time the following members of the congregation were elected: Nancy Lennox was elected Junior Warden. Henry (Hank) Eisemann, Patty Frasca and Diane Santiago were elected to serve three year vestry terms. Alice Eddy, Janice Nash and Linda VanAllen were elected to serve as Delegates to the Convention. Congratulations to all and thank you for your willingness to serve.
Please keep in your daily prayers all those in need of healing, and those who serve in our military forces. Kindly also pray for the candidates that have agreed to run for seats on the Vestry. We are blessed to have individuals willing to commit to the future growth of the Church of Ascension. To assist in our spiritual life, Forward Day by Day booklets are $.85 each in the back of the Church [Tower Room].
If we want to grow and share God's prosperity of faith, we must love God, love our friends and then speak openly to them. A congregation grows starting with each faithful person. God will help us share the Bread of Life.....God will help us live into our Baptismal Covenant of sharing His word and our lives and resources [which is the true Meaning of Life]. We never know how ready a friend may be to hear a word of encouragement in faith. We never know when God will bring someone to speak to us, and enrich our own life.
Thank you to those who gave of their time on Saturday morning to put the Christmas decorations in storage. With many helping hands, the job was done quickly and with good fellowship.
MAPLEWOOD CLERGY ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP EVENT: The second in a series of leadership workshops sponsored by the Maplewood Clergy Association has been scheduled. Jan Wills attended the first workshop and found it very helpful. It would be nice if we could have a few others in attendance for this one. If you can attend, please let Jan Wills know 621-3900.
"Outreach Through Relationships: This workshop will help congregations initiate new ministries which touch the lives of persons in the community and touch the hearts of those involved. Such ministries are possible with a shoestring budget."
Ecumenical Leadership Training Event on Saturday, January 22nd, from 9:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Snow Date: Saturday, February 5th, 9:30-12:30) Wesley United Methodist Church,2009 Dewey Avenue (north of Ridge Road). Leader: Rev. Alan Newton, Executive Minister of American Baptist Churches of the Rochester Genesee Region. Rev. Newton is a gifted trainer with a deep commitment to the ministry of lay persons and developing missional churches. The opportunity to join with other leaders from sister Maplewood Edgerton Churches will make this even better!
The Ascension Women's Group will meet again on Thursday, February 3rd. Michael from Kittleberger's Florist will be demonstrating several different live and artificial floral arrangements to brighten our homes in anticipation of Spring. Lunch will be provided. The arrangements will be given away by drawing at the conclusion of the program. Please feel free to invite a friend.
CABIN FEVER: Stu and Gene Dennison announced their 4th annual Cabin Fever Party will take place on Saturday, February 5th at 4 PM. This is always a wonderful event and great fun. If you are planning to attend, please let Stu and Gene know or put your name on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Next year will be the 125th Anniversary of the founding and of the ministry of Ascension. In preparation, let us draw closer to God - and partake of the power and blessing of the Holy Spirit to counsel, energize and sustain us all.. We honor our long history, but it is our future that must command our attention and energy.
DON'T FORGET - The Ascension Piecemakers Quilt Group is offering a stunning queen-size quilt. This quilt would be a handsome addition to any decor! Coupons are $2 or 3 for $5. All proceeds will go to the Bell Tower Restoration Project. You can see the quilt and get more details each Sunday at Coffee Hour.
TIME TO MARK CALENDARS! There are memorable dinners upcoming.
Saturday. March 5th, 2011 SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday. April 30th, 2011 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER
Friday. June 3rd, 2011 LOBSTER DINNER
PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!!
Coffee Hour after the 10 AM Sunday service is a wonderful opportunity to greet friends, old and new, and catch up on news. There are opportunities to host Coffee Hour in the weeks ahead. Won't you help this ministry? If not sure how to host, you may call Nancy Lennox at 663-5805 or Stu or Gene Denison at 663-0988. To sign up - see list in the back of the church or call 458-5423. Thanks!
Please phone or visit a friend who is not able to get out or whom you've been meaning to contact. There are many who would love a call and an invitation to church or an inquiry as to when you might pay a visit. We can invite friends to accompany us to church - and take them out for brunch afterward!
To beautify our worship, in upcoming weeks there are opportunities for altar flowers. Will you take up this ministry to the glory of God and to our spirits? To donate, please contact Laurie Phillips, 865-2802 or email LBP@rochester.rr.com
If we wish to learn the true Meaning of Life, grow as Christians and share our love of God, we need to know the stories of the Bible. Thursday Bible Study is in the Library at 9 AM. Please 'Come and See'. The season of Epiphany presents us with an exploration of the life of Christ and h
study is of the Gospel Lesson for next Sunday, found below. No Bible Thumping, just good conversation!!
The Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry asks your ongoing help - by donating through United Way or directly by check to R I J M, 2 Riverside St., Rochester, NY 14613. This will bring books of healing and group sessions to those needing to start lives anew. Remember the Good Samaritan... Please answer this call. To volunteer, call 254-6790. The invitation to help is ongoing, so you are not late to the party! Someone recently made and ongoing United Way designation for R I J M. Many Thanks!
There is God's work for each of us when we see new people on Sunday or at an event. Let's introduce ourselves and make them welcome. An invitation to chat at Coffee Hour is a great ice-breaker. So is sitting with a new person and guiding her/him in the materials, if this is their first time with us.
Do you have a pocket card to hand to a friend who asks about Ascension? Cards are on the table in the back of the church. Please take a few, and be ready to share. We have pocket crosses in the table drawer to hand to those who answer the call to "Come and See"..
I am not including a musical reference this week as John had to cancel the choir rehearsal on Wed. due to the bad weather. I am therefore unsure of the musical offerings for next week. I am sure the music chosen will be well worth your attendance in the congregation next Sunday.
If you have a new or better email address for yourself, or know someone who might like to receive this weekly e-letter, please send in that information.
Blessings,
Jan Wills
585-621-3900
Matthew 4:12-23
4:12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.
4:13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali,
4:14 so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
4:15 "Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles
4:16 the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned."
4:17 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
4:18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen.
4:19 And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people."
4:20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
4:21 As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them.
4:22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
RECIPE: If you have a favorite recipe you would like to share, please forward it to me and I will see that it is included in a future issue. This recipe makes a great Sunday dinner. Leftovers can be used to make hot pork sandwiches with gravy.
BARBECUED PORK ROAST
1 - 3 lb. lion of pork
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 c. Casino or Catalina Salad Dressing
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard (I prefer Webbers Horseradish Mustard)
1 cup hot water.
Place the pork roast in a Dutch Oven or deep roasting pan. Mix last 4 ingredients and pour over the roast. Roast at 325 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of roast is 160 to 170 degrees. Check during roasting and add additional water if needed to keep at least an inch of drippings in the pan. Remove roast from pan. Add 2 cups of water to drippings. Mix 2 heaping tablespoons of flour with water. Bring drippings to a boil and add the flour mixture and wisk until smooth and thickened. Serve with boiled potatoes or noodles. This gravy is especially flavorful. An excellent side dish is cinnamon applesauce (homemade if available).
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED WEEK!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Update Advent II
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND SEEKERS OF GOD.
**************
ALL BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE THE HOLY COMMUNION.
LORD, LET US PRAY AND WORK TO HEAR YOUR WORD, CHANGE OUR HEARTS
AND GO FORTH TO DO YOUR WILL, EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Dear Friends, December 6, 2010
Yesterday, Rev. Denise, Readers and the Choir offered a Service of Advent Lessons & Carols. Special thanks to John Allegar, Organist/Choir Director!
Next Sunday, Rev. Denise will preach again, Please visit this weekly feature to reflect on her words. It is much more fulfilling to hear them in person!
We mourn the loss of Peter Wills, who died on Friday, Dec. 3. A service to celebrate his life will be held in the Church on Wed., Dec 8 at 10 AM. For more information, please see: http://www.bartolomeo.com/Obituaries/Detail.aspx?oid=1374
As we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas, you may wish to be in church regularly; or if you are weighing whether to make God's community important in your life, to try attending for several Sundays in a row...You will find a warm greeting and become closer to God. Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, there will be a Musical Concert at 8:30 PM, with the Festal Eucharist at 9:00 PM
Please keep in your daily prayers all those in need of healing, and those who serve in our military forces. Kindly also pray for the Search Committee and their work in this time of search. To assist in your spiritual life, Forward Day by Day booklets are $.85 each in the back of the Church [Tower Room].
**** A MOST CORDIAL INVITATION ****
Next Sunday, Dec 12, after the 10 AM service, please bring family and friends to the
Annual Deck-the-Halls-Bring-a-Dish Christmas Party
If you haven't signed up, you may call 317-4039. We will celebrate with food and fun and fellowship.
As we share our blessings and break bread together at this party and throughout Advent, we remember those in less developed countries who are in need. Will you join hands in giving funds? The program is GIFTS FOR LIFE, through Episcopal Relief and Development. Your offering will be complemented by a matching gift from parish Mission Funds of up to $500. Make checks payable to Ascension, with "Gifts for Life" in the memo line. Here is a link to more information:
http://www.er-d.org/giftsforlife/
If we want to grow and share God's prosperity of faith, we must love God, love our friends and then speak openly to them. A congregation grows starting with each faithful person. God will help us share the Bread of Life.....God will help us live into our Baptismal Covenant of sharing His word and our lives and resources [which is the true Meaning of Life]. We never know how ready a friend may be to hear a word of encouragement in faith. We never know when God will bring someone to speak to us, and enrich our own life.
Next year will be the 125th Anniversary of the founding and of the ministry of Ascension. In preparation, let us draw closer to God - and partake of the power and blessing of the Holy Spirit to counsel, energize and sustain us all.. We honor our long history, but it is our future that must command our attention and energy.
DON'T FORGET - The Ascension Piecemakers Quilt Group is offering a stunning queen-size quilt. This quilt would be a handsome addition to any decor! Coupons are $2 or 3 for $5. All proceeds will go to the Bell Tower Restoration Project. You can see the quilt and get more details each Sunday at Coffee Hour.
TIME TO MARK CALENDARS! There are memorable dinners upcoming.
Saturday. March 5th, 2011 SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday. April 30th, 2011 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER
Friday. June 3rd, 2011 LOBSTER DINNER
PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!!
THIS IS BIG - FAMILIES IN OUR AREA OF THE CITY ARE DEPENDING ON US - as we plan our own holidays, let us remember those served by the MEEK food cupboard, by shopping ahead for our MEEK friends at Christmas - frozen turkeys, stuffing mixes, cranberry sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, jello, one-pound canned hams, cake mixes, coffee....Many of these items are on sale now and soon. Please stock up and share! MEEK distributes at least 75 food baskets at Christmas. If you can buy or store a frozen turkey, please call to advise - and receive details. Can you volunteer to help? Jan Wills - 621-3900 or Sally Green - 865-1125.
Coffee Hour is a wonderful opportunity to greet friends, old and new, and catch up on news. There are opportunities to host Coffee Hour in the weeks ahead. Won't you help this ministry? If not sure how to host the Coffee Hour, you may call Nancy Lennox at 663-5805 or Stu or Gene Denison at 663-0988. To sign up - see list in the back of the church or call 458-5423.
Please visit or call a friend who is not able to get out or whom you've been meaning to contact. There are many who would love a call and an invitation to church or an inquiry as to when you might pay a visit. We can invite friends to accompany us to church - and take them out for brunch afterward!
Decorative Poinsettias for Christmas are a visible ministry of beauty and love. Will you take up this ministry to the glory of God and to our spirits? To donate, please contact Laurie Phillips now, 865-2802 or email LBP@rochester.rr.com After Advent and Christmas, there are openings for flowers on Sundays upcoming.
If we wish to learn the true Meaning of Life, grow as Christians and share our love of God, we need to know the stories of the Bible. Thursday Bible Study is in the Library at 9 AM. Please 'Come and See'. In this season, the lessons prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. There is food for thought and often refreshments to share. The study is of the Gospel Lesson for next Sunday, found below. No Bible Thumping, just good conversation!!
The Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry asks your ongoing help - by donating through United Way or directly by check to R I J M, 2 Riverside St., Rochester, NY 14613. This will bring books of healing and group sessions to those needing to start lives anew. Remember the Good Samaritan... Please answer this call. To volunteer, call 254-6790. The invitation to help is ongoing, so you are not late to the party! Someone recently made and ongoing United Way designation for R I J M. Many Thanks!
There is God's work for each of us when we see new people on Sunday or at an event. Let's introduce ourselves and make them welcome. An invitation to chat at Coffee Hour is a great ice-breaker. So is sitting with a new person and guiding her/him in the materials, if this is their first time with us.
Do you have a pocket card to hand to a friend who asks about Ascension? Cards are on the table in the back of the church. Please take a few, and be ready to share. We have pocket crosses in the table drawer to hand to those who answer the call to "Come and See"..
If you have a new or better email address for yourself, or know someone who might like to receive this weekly e-letter, please email me that information.
Blessings,
Dyson
D. Dyson Gay
585-317-4039
P.S. Here is a video of a hymn we will sing next Sunday: Hark, a Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=uL1POIPq8hs&feature=related
P.P.S. Please see below for this week's recipe - Easy Plum Pudding. Why not make two and share one with a neighbor?
If you have a recipe you would like to share, please send it in!
*******************************
The Gospel for next Sunday is:
Matthew 11:2-11
11:2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples
11:3 and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?"
11:4 Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see:
11:5 the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them.
11:6 And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."
11:7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind?
11:8 What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces.
11:9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
11:10 This is the one about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'
11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he..
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And, now,
**************
ALL BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE THE HOLY COMMUNION.
LORD, LET US PRAY AND WORK TO HEAR YOUR WORD, CHANGE OUR HEARTS
AND GO FORTH TO DO YOUR WILL, EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Dear Friends, December 6, 2010
Yesterday, Rev. Denise, Readers and the Choir offered a Service of Advent Lessons & Carols. Special thanks to John Allegar, Organist/Choir Director!
Next Sunday, Rev. Denise will preach again, Please visit this weekly feature to reflect on her words. It is much more fulfilling to hear them in person!
We mourn the loss of Peter Wills, who died on Friday, Dec. 3. A service to celebrate his life will be held in the Church on Wed., Dec 8 at 10 AM. For more information, please see: http://www.bartolomeo.com/Obituaries/Detail.aspx?oid=1374
As we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas, you may wish to be in church regularly; or if you are weighing whether to make God's community important in your life, to try attending for several Sundays in a row...You will find a warm greeting and become closer to God. Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, there will be a Musical Concert at 8:30 PM, with the Festal Eucharist at 9:00 PM
Please keep in your daily prayers all those in need of healing, and those who serve in our military forces. Kindly also pray for the Search Committee and their work in this time of search. To assist in your spiritual life, Forward Day by Day booklets are $.85 each in the back of the Church [Tower Room].
**** A MOST CORDIAL INVITATION ****
Next Sunday, Dec 12, after the 10 AM service, please bring family and friends to the
Annual Deck-the-Halls-Bring-a-Dish Christmas Party
If you haven't signed up, you may call 317-4039. We will celebrate with food and fun and fellowship.
As we share our blessings and break bread together at this party and throughout Advent, we remember those in less developed countries who are in need. Will you join hands in giving funds? The program is GIFTS FOR LIFE, through Episcopal Relief and Development. Your offering will be complemented by a matching gift from parish Mission Funds of up to $500. Make checks payable to Ascension, with "Gifts for Life" in the memo line. Here is a link to more information:
http://www.er-d.org/giftsforlife/
If we want to grow and share God's prosperity of faith, we must love God, love our friends and then speak openly to them. A congregation grows starting with each faithful person. God will help us share the Bread of Life.....God will help us live into our Baptismal Covenant of sharing His word and our lives and resources [which is the true Meaning of Life]. We never know how ready a friend may be to hear a word of encouragement in faith. We never know when God will bring someone to speak to us, and enrich our own life.
Next year will be the 125th Anniversary of the founding and of the ministry of Ascension. In preparation, let us draw closer to God - and partake of the power and blessing of the Holy Spirit to counsel, energize and sustain us all.. We honor our long history, but it is our future that must command our attention and energy.
DON'T FORGET - The Ascension Piecemakers Quilt Group is offering a stunning queen-size quilt. This quilt would be a handsome addition to any decor! Coupons are $2 or 3 for $5. All proceeds will go to the Bell Tower Restoration Project. You can see the quilt and get more details each Sunday at Coffee Hour.
TIME TO MARK CALENDARS! There are memorable dinners upcoming.
Saturday. March 5th, 2011 SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday. April 30th, 2011 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER
Friday. June 3rd, 2011 LOBSTER DINNER
PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!!
THIS IS BIG - FAMILIES IN OUR AREA OF THE CITY ARE DEPENDING ON US - as we plan our own holidays, let us remember those served by the MEEK food cupboard, by shopping ahead for our MEEK friends at Christmas - frozen turkeys, stuffing mixes, cranberry sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, jello, one-pound canned hams, cake mixes, coffee....Many of these items are on sale now and soon. Please stock up and share! MEEK distributes at least 75 food baskets at Christmas. If you can buy or store a frozen turkey, please call to advise - and receive details. Can you volunteer to help? Jan Wills - 621-3900 or Sally Green - 865-1125.
Coffee Hour is a wonderful opportunity to greet friends, old and new, and catch up on news. There are opportunities to host Coffee Hour in the weeks ahead. Won't you help this ministry? If not sure how to host the Coffee Hour, you may call Nancy Lennox at 663-5805 or Stu or Gene Denison at 663-0988. To sign up - see list in the back of the church or call 458-5423.
Please visit or call a friend who is not able to get out or whom you've been meaning to contact. There are many who would love a call and an invitation to church or an inquiry as to when you might pay a visit. We can invite friends to accompany us to church - and take them out for brunch afterward!
Decorative Poinsettias for Christmas are a visible ministry of beauty and love. Will you take up this ministry to the glory of God and to our spirits? To donate, please contact Laurie Phillips now, 865-2802 or email LBP@rochester.rr.com After Advent and Christmas, there are openings for flowers on Sundays upcoming.
If we wish to learn the true Meaning of Life, grow as Christians and share our love of God, we need to know the stories of the Bible. Thursday Bible Study is in the Library at 9 AM. Please 'Come and See'. In this season, the lessons prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. There is food for thought and often refreshments to share. The study is of the Gospel Lesson for next Sunday, found below. No Bible Thumping, just good conversation!!
The Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry asks your ongoing help - by donating through United Way or directly by check to R I J M, 2 Riverside St., Rochester, NY 14613. This will bring books of healing and group sessions to those needing to start lives anew. Remember the Good Samaritan... Please answer this call. To volunteer, call 254-6790. The invitation to help is ongoing, so you are not late to the party! Someone recently made and ongoing United Way designation for R I J M. Many Thanks!
There is God's work for each of us when we see new people on Sunday or at an event. Let's introduce ourselves and make them welcome. An invitation to chat at Coffee Hour is a great ice-breaker. So is sitting with a new person and guiding her/him in the materials, if this is their first time with us.
Do you have a pocket card to hand to a friend who asks about Ascension? Cards are on the table in the back of the church. Please take a few, and be ready to share. We have pocket crosses in the table drawer to hand to those who answer the call to "Come and See"..
If you have a new or better email address for yourself, or know someone who might like to receive this weekly e-letter, please email me that information.
Blessings,
Dyson
D. Dyson Gay
585-317-4039
P.S. Here is a video of a hymn we will sing next Sunday: Hark, a Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=uL1POIPq8hs&feature=related
P.P.S. Please see below for this week's recipe - Easy Plum Pudding. Why not make two and share one with a neighbor?
If you have a recipe you would like to share, please send it in!
*******************************
The Gospel for next Sunday is:
Matthew 11:2-11
11:2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples
11:3 and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?"
11:4 Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see:
11:5 the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them.
11:6 And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."
11:7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind?
11:8 What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces.
11:9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
11:10 This is the one about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'
11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he..
.
*********************************
And, now,
Easy Plum Pudding [Ho Ho Ho!]
Ingredients
- Pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups soft bread crumbs, (5 slices bread)
- 1/2 cup shortening, melted or canola oil to minimize sat fat
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup currents
- 1/2 cup finely chopped candied citron
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- Amber Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar or granulated sugar
- Fresh berries and orange peel for garnish
Directions
- Generously grease bottom and side of 4-cup heatproof mold. In large bowl, pour milk over bread crumbs. Stir in shortening/oil and molasses until well mixed. Stir in remaining pudding ingredients until well blended. Pour into mold. Cover with foil.
- Place mold on rack in Dutch oven. Pour in boiling water up to level of rack. Cover and heat to boiling. Keep water boiling over low heat about 3 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (If adding water during steaming is necessary, uncover and quickly add boiling water.)
- In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix all sauce ingredients. Cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Unmold pudding; cut into slices. Serve warm with sauce. Garnish with fresh berries and orange peel.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Advent I
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND SEEKERS OF GOD.
**************
ALL BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE THE HOLY COMMUNION.
LORD, LET US PRAY AND WORK TO HEAR YOUR WORD, CHANGE OUR HEARTS
AND GO FORTH TO DO YOUR WILL, EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Dear Friends, November 29, 2010
Yesterday, Rev. Denise preached on Punching Holes in the Darkness, which can found on this link: http://ascensionroch.blogspot.com/ Please visit this weekly feature to reflect on her words. But it is so much more fulfilling to hear them in person! Please make it a point to be in church regularly; or if you are weighing whether to make God's community important in your life, try coming for several Sundays in a row...You will find a warm greeting and become closer to God.
Please keep in your daily prayers all those in need of healing, and those who serve in our military forces. Kindly also pray for the Search Committee and their work in this time of search. To assist in your spiritual life, Forward Day by Day booklets are $.85 each in the back of the Church [Tower Room].
CHRISTIAN ED - LAST CALL - this Tuesday Noon Rev. Denise will lead the final session of the education series, Introduction to Islam, in the Library. Call the Office 458-5423 to reserve an outline - and please bring a bag lunch, to be fed in mind, spirit and body.
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A MOST CORDIAL INVITATION.
.
.
Next Sunday, December 5, the Choir, under the direction of John Allegar, Organist-Choir Director, will offer Advent Lessons and Carols at the 10 AM service. Please let this annual treat, full of of expectation and prophecy, fill your soul next Sunday morning, as we all await the coming of the Christ Child.
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The Ascension Women's Group annual Christmas Luncheon will be December 9 at Rick's Prime Rib House. Details available from Jan Wills - 621-3900. Spouses and guests welcome. Reservations are needed by Dec 2.
AND ANOTHER INVITATION - The following Sunday, Dec 12, after the 10 AM service, please bring yourself and family and friends to the Annual Deck-the-Halls-Bring-a-Dish Christmas Party! Sign up in the back of the church next Sunday, or call 317-4039. We will celebrate with food and fun and fellowship.
As we share our blessings and break bread together at this party, we remember those in less developed countries who are in need. Will you join hands with the Vestry in giving funds for a farm animal or other needed investment in the future of a community? The program is GIFTS FOR LIFE, through Episcopal Relief and Development. Your offering will be matched a matching Vestry gift from parish Mission Funds of up to $500. Working together, we can make a difference. Here is a link to more information:
http://www.er-d.org/giftsforlife/
If we want to grow and share God's prosperity of faith, we must love God, love our friends and then speak openly to them. A congregation grows starting with each faithful person. God will help us share the Bread of Life.....God will help us live into our Baptismal Covenant of sharing His word and our lives and resources [which is the true Meaning of Life]. We never know how ready a friend may be to hear a word of encouragement in faith. We never know when God will bring someone to speak to us, and enrich our own life.
Next year will be the 125th Anniversary of the founding and of the ministry of Ascension. In preparation, let us draw closer to God - and partake of the power and blessing of the Holy Spirit to counsel, energize and sustain us all.. We honor our long history, but it is our future that must command our attention and energy.
The Ascension Piecemakers Quilt Group is offering a stunning queen-size quilt. This quilt would be a handsome addition to any decor! Coupons are $2 or 3 for $5. All proceeds will go to the Bell Tower Restoration Project. You can see the quilt and get more details each Sunday at Coffee Hour.
TIME TO MARK CALENDARS! There are memorable dinners and other parties upcoming.
Sunday. December 12th, 2010 CHRISTMAS PARTY after the 10 AM service - see above, too
Saturday. March 5th, 2011 SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday. April 30th, 2011 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER
Friday. June 3rd, 2011 LOBSTER DINNER
PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!!
FAMILIES IN OUR AREA OF THE CITY ARE DEPENDING ON US --- as we plan our own holidays, let us remember and support all those served by the MEEK food cupboard, by shopping ahead for our MEEK friends at Christmas - frozen turkeys, stuffing mixes, cranberry sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, jello, one-pound canned hams, cake mixes, coffee....Many of these items are on sale now and soon. Please stock up and share! MEEK distributes at least 75 food baskets at Christmas. If you can buy or store a frozen turkey, please call to advise - and receive details. Can you volunteer to help? Jan Wills - 621-3900 or Sally Green - 865-1125.
Coffee Hour is a wonderful opportunity to greet friends, old and new, and catch up on news. There are opportunities to host Coffee Hour in the weeks ahead. Won't you help this ministry? If not sure how to host the Coffee Hour, you may call Nancy Lennox at 663-5805 or Stu or Gene Denison at 663-0988. To sign up - see list in the back of the church or call 458-5423.
Please visit or call a friend who is not able to get out or whom you've been meaning to contact. There are many who would love a call and an invitation to church or an inquiry as to when you might pay a visit. We can invite friends to accompany us to church - and take them out for brunch afterward!
Decorative Poinsettias for Christmas are a visible ministry of beauty and love. Will you take up this ministry to the glory of God and to our spirits? To donate, please contact Laurie Phillips, 865-2802 or email LBP@rochester.rr.com After Advent and Christmas, there are openings for flowers on Sundays upcoming.
If we wish to learn the true Meaning of Life, grow as Christians and share our love of God, we need to know the stories of the Bible. Thursday Bible Study is in the Library at 9 AM. Please 'Come and See'. In this season, the lessons prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. There is food for thought and often refreshments to share. The study is of the Gospel Lesson for next Sunday, found below. No Bible Thumping, just good conversation!!
The Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry asks your ongoing help - by donating through United Way or directly by check to R I J M, 2 Riverside St., Rochester, NY 14613. This will bring books of healing and group sessions to those needing to start lives anew. Remember the Good Samaritan... Please answer this call. To volunteer, call 254-6790. The invitation to help is ongoing, so you are not late to the party! Someone recently made and ongoing United Way designation for R I J M. Many Thanks!
There is God's work for each of us when we see new people on Sunday or at an event. Let's introduce ourselves and make them welcome. An invitation to chat at Coffee Hour is a great ice-breaker. So is sitting with a new person and guiding her/him in the materials, if this is their first time with us.
Do you have a pocket card to hand to a friend who asks about Ascension? Cards are on the table in the back of the church. Please take a few, and be ready to share. We have pocket crosses in the table drawer to hand to those who answer the call to "Come and See"..
In the next day or two, Paul Schwartz will post this e-letter on our blogspot. http://ascensionroch.blogspot.com/
If you have a new or better email address for yourself, or know someone who might like to receive this weekly e-letter, please email me that information.
Blessings,
Dyson
D. Dyson Gay
585-317-4039
P.S. Here is a video of the hymn Lo, He Comes, With Clouds Descending. We will sing these words next Sunday to a different tune:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08cGl44SWGM
P.P.S. Please see below for this week's recipe - an easy Crockpot Chicken Supreme. Why not make two and share one with a neighbor?
If you have a recipe you would like to share, please send it in!
*******************************
The Gospel regularly appointed for next Sunday is:
Matthew 3:1-12
3:1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming,
3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
3:3 This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'"
3:4 Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
3:5 Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan,
3:6 and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
3:7 But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
3:8 Bear fruit worthy of repentance.
3:9 Do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our ancestor'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
3:10 Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
3:12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."
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And, now,
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HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED WEEK!
**************
ALL BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE THE HOLY COMMUNION.
LORD, LET US PRAY AND WORK TO HEAR YOUR WORD, CHANGE OUR HEARTS
AND GO FORTH TO DO YOUR WILL, EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Dear Friends, November 29, 2010
Yesterday, Rev. Denise preached on Punching Holes in the Darkness, which can found on this link: http://ascensionroch.blogspot.com/ Please visit this weekly feature to reflect on her words. But it is so much more fulfilling to hear them in person! Please make it a point to be in church regularly; or if you are weighing whether to make God's community important in your life, try coming for several Sundays in a row...You will find a warm greeting and become closer to God.
Please keep in your daily prayers all those in need of healing, and those who serve in our military forces. Kindly also pray for the Search Committee and their work in this time of search. To assist in your spiritual life, Forward Day by Day booklets are $.85 each in the back of the Church [Tower Room].
CHRISTIAN ED - LAST CALL - this Tuesday Noon Rev. Denise will lead the final session of the education series, Introduction to Islam, in the Library. Call the Office 458-5423 to reserve an outline - and please bring a bag lunch, to be fed in mind, spirit and body.
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A MOST CORDIAL INVITATION.
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.Next Sunday, December 5, the Choir, under the direction of John Allegar, Organist-Choir Director, will offer Advent Lessons and Carols at the 10 AM service. Please let this annual treat, full of of expectation and prophecy, fill your soul next Sunday morning, as we all await the coming of the Christ Child.
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The Ascension Women's Group annual Christmas Luncheon will be December 9 at Rick's Prime Rib House. Details available from Jan Wills - 621-3900. Spouses and guests welcome. Reservations are needed by Dec 2.
AND ANOTHER INVITATION - The following Sunday, Dec 12, after the 10 AM service, please bring yourself and family and friends to the Annual Deck-the-Halls-Bring-a-Dish Christmas Party! Sign up in the back of the church next Sunday, or call 317-4039. We will celebrate with food and fun and fellowship.
As we share our blessings and break bread together at this party, we remember those in less developed countries who are in need. Will you join hands with the Vestry in giving funds for a farm animal or other needed investment in the future of a community? The program is GIFTS FOR LIFE, through Episcopal Relief and Development. Your offering will be matched a matching Vestry gift from parish Mission Funds of up to $500. Working together, we can make a difference. Here is a link to more information:
http://www.er-d.org/giftsforlife/
If we want to grow and share God's prosperity of faith, we must love God, love our friends and then speak openly to them. A congregation grows starting with each faithful person. God will help us share the Bread of Life.....God will help us live into our Baptismal Covenant of sharing His word and our lives and resources [which is the true Meaning of Life]. We never know how ready a friend may be to hear a word of encouragement in faith. We never know when God will bring someone to speak to us, and enrich our own life.
Next year will be the 125th Anniversary of the founding and of the ministry of Ascension. In preparation, let us draw closer to God - and partake of the power and blessing of the Holy Spirit to counsel, energize and sustain us all.. We honor our long history, but it is our future that must command our attention and energy.
The Ascension Piecemakers Quilt Group is offering a stunning queen-size quilt. This quilt would be a handsome addition to any decor! Coupons are $2 or 3 for $5. All proceeds will go to the Bell Tower Restoration Project. You can see the quilt and get more details each Sunday at Coffee Hour.
TIME TO MARK CALENDARS! There are memorable dinners and other parties upcoming.
Sunday. December 12th, 2010 CHRISTMAS PARTY after the 10 AM service - see above, too
Saturday. March 5th, 2011 SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday. April 30th, 2011 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER
Friday. June 3rd, 2011 LOBSTER DINNER
PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!!
FAMILIES IN OUR AREA OF THE CITY ARE DEPENDING ON US --- as we plan our own holidays, let us remember and support all those served by the MEEK food cupboard, by shopping ahead for our MEEK friends at Christmas - frozen turkeys, stuffing mixes, cranberry sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, jello, one-pound canned hams, cake mixes, coffee....Many of these items are on sale now and soon. Please stock up and share! MEEK distributes at least 75 food baskets at Christmas. If you can buy or store a frozen turkey, please call to advise - and receive details. Can you volunteer to help? Jan Wills - 621-3900 or Sally Green - 865-1125.
Coffee Hour is a wonderful opportunity to greet friends, old and new, and catch up on news. There are opportunities to host Coffee Hour in the weeks ahead. Won't you help this ministry? If not sure how to host the Coffee Hour, you may call Nancy Lennox at 663-5805 or Stu or Gene Denison at 663-0988. To sign up - see list in the back of the church or call 458-5423.
Please visit or call a friend who is not able to get out or whom you've been meaning to contact. There are many who would love a call and an invitation to church or an inquiry as to when you might pay a visit. We can invite friends to accompany us to church - and take them out for brunch afterward!
Decorative Poinsettias for Christmas are a visible ministry of beauty and love. Will you take up this ministry to the glory of God and to our spirits? To donate, please contact Laurie Phillips, 865-2802 or email LBP@rochester.rr.com After Advent and Christmas, there are openings for flowers on Sundays upcoming.
If we wish to learn the true Meaning of Life, grow as Christians and share our love of God, we need to know the stories of the Bible. Thursday Bible Study is in the Library at 9 AM. Please 'Come and See'. In this season, the lessons prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. There is food for thought and often refreshments to share. The study is of the Gospel Lesson for next Sunday, found below. No Bible Thumping, just good conversation!!
The Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry asks your ongoing help - by donating through United Way or directly by check to R I J M, 2 Riverside St., Rochester, NY 14613. This will bring books of healing and group sessions to those needing to start lives anew. Remember the Good Samaritan... Please answer this call. To volunteer, call 254-6790. The invitation to help is ongoing, so you are not late to the party! Someone recently made and ongoing United Way designation for R I J M. Many Thanks!
There is God's work for each of us when we see new people on Sunday or at an event. Let's introduce ourselves and make them welcome. An invitation to chat at Coffee Hour is a great ice-breaker. So is sitting with a new person and guiding her/him in the materials, if this is their first time with us.
Do you have a pocket card to hand to a friend who asks about Ascension? Cards are on the table in the back of the church. Please take a few, and be ready to share. We have pocket crosses in the table drawer to hand to those who answer the call to "Come and See"..
In the next day or two, Paul Schwartz will post this e-letter on our blogspot. http://ascensionroch.blogspot.com/
If you have a new or better email address for yourself, or know someone who might like to receive this weekly e-letter, please email me that information.
Blessings,
Dyson
D. Dyson Gay
585-317-4039
P.S. Here is a video of the hymn Lo, He Comes, With Clouds Descending. We will sing these words next Sunday to a different tune:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08cGl44SWGM
P.P.S. Please see below for this week's recipe - an easy Crockpot Chicken Supreme. Why not make two and share one with a neighbor?
If you have a recipe you would like to share, please send it in!
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The Gospel regularly appointed for next Sunday is:
Matthew 3:1-12
3:1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming,
3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
3:3 This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'"
3:4 Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
3:5 Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan,
3:6 and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
3:7 But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
3:8 Bear fruit worthy of repentance.
3:9 Do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our ancestor'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
3:10 Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
3:12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."
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And, now,
CROCKPOT CHICKEN SUPREME
Ingredients
| 4-6 | chicken | breast halves, boneless, skinless, washed and dried | |
| 2 | tablespoons | butter | or margarine, melted [or olive oil] |
| 10 3/4 | ounces | soup, cream of chicken | condensed [OK, old-fashioned, but tasty!] |
| 1/2 | cup | sherry | dry or medium |
| 1 | teaspoon | tarragon | or rosemary |
| 1 | teaspoon | worcestershire sauce | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | garlic powder | |
| 4 | ounces | mushrooms, canned | can, sliced, drained |
Directions
Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry; place in crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken breasts. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.
Makes 4 to 6 servings. Serve over rice - brown, wild, white or combination.
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HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED WEEK!
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