Week of September 7, 2025
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 7, 2025
Regular Schedule Resumes!
Sunday Schedule:
8:00am Low Mass
10:15am Sunday School
10:30am Mass with Hymns (Livestreamed)
Announcements
Service Schedule
Today is the first day of our regular schedule when we return to our 8am and 10:30am services.
Welcome Back Rectory Party
Please join Father Kevin and Father Keith for an island-themed welcome back party at the rectory, held jointly with our friends at St. Alban the Martyr. Saturday, Sept. 13 from Noon to 4pm. Please bring a dish or a drink to celebrate your favorite island. Also, if you have lawn chairs it is best to bring those with you if you can.
Welcome back to Sunday school!
Please join us today September 7th at 10:15 for an open house. Check-in/Registration and welcoming activities will take place to reacquaint ourselves. There’s something for everyone from nursery through high school. If you’d like additional information ahead of time, please contact KristinOchtera@verizon.net
Cakeless Cake Sale Drawing will be held Next Sunday, September 14 th !
The flyers & the return envelopes for Cakeless Cake Sale have been mailed out. Please mark your checks with “Cake” written in the memo section. Please return your donation in the enclosed envelope by September 14 th in order to be entered in the drawing for the Malverne Bake Shop gift card. Donations are also gladly accepted all year round. Thank you for your support!
Youth Group Meeting
Youth group is kicking off the year. Students in grades 7/8+ are invited to join us at our first meeting on September 27th at 6:00 p.m. Please bring non-perishable food items to support Sharon’s Pantry in RVC.
Gift Cards
Please note that we are in need of grocery store gift cards. Many of you know that these gift cards are used to assist people in need with buying groceries. Any and all grocery store gift card donations are welcomed and may be left in Father Kevin’s mailbox.
New Lending Library
Ascension now has a new miniature lending library in the front of the church. This project was the brainchild of Judi Broadhurst and was beautifully crafted by Arthur Snow. It is eye-catching and fun and we hope it gets lots of use.
Friendship Fair 2025 – Friday, October 17th & Saturday, October 18th
Donation Requests
You may bring in Fair donations which are in good condition – no cracks, chips or missing pieces and are clean. Items must be brought into the parish hall. Please see the ‘Donation Requests for Friendship Fair 2025 flyer. Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE:
The absolute last date to bring in any Fair donations is September 30th. Furniture, Silent Auction, and Curiosity Shop items must be donated by September 15th.
Fair T-Shirts
First time working at the Fair? You’re entitled to a free t-shirt! Please let Susan Panzarella know your size. [suspanzarella@gmail.com]
If you need a new t-shirt you can purchase one for $12.00. Please let Susan know by Sept. 7th.
Have too many Fair t-shirts that are still in excellent condition? You can wash them and bring them back to the church. These shirts will be available for free, while supplies last, to anyone who would like one.
Mailing List
We are updating our Friendship Fair mailing list. If you have added any of the names and addresses of people that have moved or are no longer with us, please contact the parish office. Thank you.
Register Early and Skip The Line!
Please visit https://ff25.givesmart.com to securely register for the 2025 Friendship Fair. Once registered, you can purchase raffle and Parishioner Brunch tickets as well as skip the line when you arrive at the Fair. Also, if you add a credit card to your registration you'll be able to shop seamlessly throughout the event.
Please Note
No furniture is to be brought to the parish hall without first speaking with Bill Cooper.
Parishioner Brunch
On Sunday, Oct 19th after 9:30 am Mass we will hold The Parishioner Brunch. The Brunch is for all Ascension Parishioners, Family & Friends who helped make this year’s Friendship Fair possible. Please go to https://ff25.givesmart.com and click on the "ITEMS" in the upper left corner. There is an adult option and a kid option. Please make your purchase by Friday, Oct 3rd. Again, your personal and credit card data is safe and secure.
Looking Ahead
Our Summer schedule will continue until September 7th. On September 7th we will return to our regular schedule of 8am and 10:30am services. On Saturday, September 13th, Father Kevin and Father Keith are inviting both parishes to an island-themed welcome back party at the rectory. Mark your calendars!
