Week of March 23, 2025
The Third Sunday in Lent
March 23, 2025
Sunday Schedule:
8:00am Low Mass
9:00am Book Discussion: ‘I Believe’ by Alister Mcgrath (Chapter 3)
10:15am Sunday School
10:30am High Mass (Live-streamed)
Announcements
Lenten Book Discussion
The Ascension Book Club is reading and discussing "I Believe" by Alister McGrath. This book is an exploration of the Apostle's Creed and the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the parish hall. Discussions will take place Sunday mornings at 9am during Lent.
Soup & Scripture
Our Soup & Scripture Bible Study will continue on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. We will have a light soup supper (volunteers to bring a soup are welcomed) followed by our scripture study. This year we will be studying the gospel of Matthew. Please join us this year! There will be a zoom link available for those who wish to join the discussion via zoom.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club will meet at 11:00am this week. We are beginning “Lent: The season of repentance and renewal” by Esau McCaulley. Copies will be available for sale.
On the Bookshelf
Did you know that we have a shelf of new and used religious and spiritual books for sale in the parish hall? Prices are marked on bookmarks or on the back cover. Simply leave your payment in the drop box. Check out these new titles:
Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal by Esau McCaulley
Be Still My Soul by Randy Petersen - Find out about the history of many of your favorite hymns!
1662 Book of Common Prayer & How to use combo
Plus new Study Bibles!
Donations For Pink Roses
Sunday, March 30th is Laetare (Rose) Sunday. We are looking for six parishioners who would be interested in giving a memorial donation in the amount of $55 to defray the cost of the pink roses that will adorn the High Altar and small vase in the chapel on that day. You may use the same Easter flower forms just mark at the top “Roses”. If you are interested in making a donation, please speak with Ken Mensing.
Newcomer’s Dinner
We will be having our annual Newcomer’s Dinner on Sunday, March 30th at 5pm. Anyone who is new to Ascension over the past two years, or who has not attended a Newcomer’s Dinner yet is welcomed to attend. Please bring the kids too! Please RSVP to Fr. Kevin by March 23rd .
Lenten Pajama & Book Collection due on Palm Sunday, April 13th
Our Lenten project this year is once again working with the Pajama Program to provide pajamas and books for children at the Head Start Program in Freeport. Please take one or more slips off the board on the stage in the Parish Hall. Sign your name next to the corresponding sheet on the podium. Please look on the stage for more information. If there are no slips left and would like to participate, childrens books for ages 3 to 5 would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please speak to Judi or email her at Idigmick@aol.com. Thank you in advance for your generosity .
Easter Flowers & Palms
Easter Day is April 20th. We invite you to place your dedications for Easter flowers on the forms found at the rear of the church and in the Parish Hall. Please return completed forms to the Parish Office or to Margaret Bianchi. We also are in need of palm dedications for Palm Sunday: You may use the Easter form for that purpose by writing Palm Sunday on the top of the form. Palm dedications are due by Sunday, April 6th and Easter dedications are due by Palm Sunday, April 13th .
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season Again!
I know some of you look forward to buying Girl Scout Cookies. I am selling them for anyone who would like them. You could order from me directly at church or you could scan the QR code with your phone camera which will take you straight to my website. Donations to the troops and hometown heroes are always appreciated. If you can’t eat them, you can treat them! – Thank you, Zoe
Community Supported Agriculture
A CSA is a way for individuals and families to get fresh, locally grown, organic produce and support local farmers at the same time. Participants will get a box of fresh produce every week during the growing season (mid-June to October). The produce varies every week depending on what is ready to be harvested. The cost to purchase a "share" which provides 20 weeks of fresh produce is $660. Participants are expected to pick up their produce on the day it is delivered to the church. If you are unable to pick up your produce on any given week you are welcomed to have someone pick it up for you, or you may opt to have your share donated that week. Anyone wishing to purchase a share or have questions may contact Pam Heywood at 516-808-8202. To contact Natural Earth Organic Farms about their CSA Program and their farm in Calverton, please visit their website www.naturalearthorganicfarms.com.
Cruise with Saint Alban the Martyr
The Church of Saint Alban the Martyr is planning a cruise in July of 2026 and Ascension parishioners are invited to participate. Click here for more information: Saint Alban’s Cruise.
