Week of April 13, 2025
Ascension Today & Tomorrow Campaign
Many of you will have received a mailing last week about the Ascension Today & Tomorrow Campaign, a capital campaign to raise funds for necessary improvements to our parish.
Thank you to the following families and individuals who have already made a commitment to this campaign:
Ellie Alden
The Brancato Family
Judi & Geoff Broadhurst
Elizabeth Bucaria
Margery Clayton
Kate DeSantis
Ken Dyer & Ken Mensing
Atticus Gamache
The Gleason Family
Barbara Hayes
James and Ellen Hillman
Joe Lentini & Joey Bryant
Father Kevin Morris
Jerusha Monger
The Musa Family
Kristin Ochtera
Betty Pupke
Maura Walker
Total so far: $210,275.
Palm Sunday
April 13, 2025
Sunday Schedule:
8:00am Low Mass
9:00am Book Discussion: ‘I Believe’ by Alister Mcgrath (Chapter 6)
10:15am Sunday School
10:30am High Mass (Live-streamed)
No, there is no live donkey this year.
Announcements
Easter Sunday Reception
We are looking for volunteers to help make the upcoming Easter Coffee Hour celebration extra special. There is a signup sheet in the Parish Hall. Please contribute where you can. We appreciate everyone’s help! Thank you.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club will not be meeting this week, April 15 th or next week, April 22 nd. Our next meeting will take place on April 29 th .
Easter Flowers Due, Palm Sunday, April 13 th
Easter Day is next Sunday, April 20 th . 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.
Maundy Thursday Dinner
We will be having our Maundy Thursday dinner again at 6 pm on April 17 th . The donation is $15.00 per person and $40.00 for a family of 3 or more. If you will be attending, please sign up today by filling out your name and number of people on the signup sheet in the Parish Hall. You may pay online or give a check to Margaret or leave it in her mailbox. Please note your donation as Maundy Thursday Dinner.
Lenten Pajama & Book Collection Due, Palm Sunday, April 13 th
Lenten Book Discussion, Last Meeting this Sunday
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.
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!
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.
