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PictureThe Presentation in the Temple Studio of Quentin Matsys, c 1510-1520.
Newsletter: February 1, 2023
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PictureThe Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, Caravaggio, c. 1602-1606, Royal Collection, Hampton Court Palace, London
Newsletter: January 18, 2023
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From the Interim Rector; Annual Meeting Notice; ​and more ...


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PictureJohn the Baptizer from the Isenheim Altarpiece, Matthias Grunewald (1512-1516) Unterlinden Museum at Colmar, Alsace, France
Newsletter: January 11, 2023
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From the Curate; Annual Meeting Notice; January Young Adult Gathering; ​and more ...


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PictureStar from Nativity window, COA
Newsletter: January 4, 2023
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From the Interim Rector; Food Pantry, January 7; Feasts of The Epiphany and The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ;
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and more ...


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PictureDetail: Adoration of the Holy Name of Jesus, El Greco, National Gallery, London, UK
Newsletter: December 28, 2022
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From the Curate; Bishop Anderson House invitation; Upcoming Events; and more ...


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PictureThe Holy Night (The Nativity), Carlo Maratta (1625–1713) Oratory of Saint Joseph of the Carpenters, Rome, Italy
Newsletter: December 21, 2022
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From the Interim Rector; Christmas Eve and Day schedules; RefugeeOne Giving Tree; and more ...


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PictureThe Annunciation to Saint Joseph
Newsletter: December 14, 2022
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From the Curate; Christmas Eve and Day schedules; RefugeeOne Giving Tree; Update from the Rector Search Committee; and more ...


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PictureThe Preaching of John the Baptist, Bartholomeus Breenbergh, 1598–1657, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Newsletter: November 30, 2022
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'From the Curate; L & C Thank You; Dec 10 Advent Quiet Day RSVP; Dec. 3 is Food Pantry; and more ...


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PictureChrist's Entry into Jerusalem, woodcut, Albrecht Durer, 1511, British Museum, London
Newsletter: November 16, 2022
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From the Interim Rector; Nov 20 Community Thanksgiving Take-out Dinner; Nov 27 Save the Date for Advent Lessons & Carols; and more ...


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PictureJames J. Tissot, The Prophesy of the Destruction of the Temple, (1886-94), gouache on gray wove paper, Brooklyn Museum, New York.
Newsletter: November 9, 2022
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From the Wardens; Preparing for our Final Journey; Anglo-Catholic Conversations;
​Advent Formation Opportunities; and more
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PictureImage: When we pray at Mass we are united with Christ in Glory and with the gathering of His saints … , Elizabeth Wang, © Radiant Light, www.radiantlight.org.uk
Newsletter: November 2, 2022
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From the Curate: The Saints with Big Shoes; Anglo-Catholic Conversations;
​Advent Formation Opportunities; News from the Rector Search Committee; 
 and more ...


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PictureIlluminated Manuscript from Antiphoner: Historiated initial O, showing Christ, with orb and apostles, speaking to Zacchaeus in a tree. Germany ca. 1490, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Newsletter: October 26, 2022
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All Saints and All Souls Day; ​Two New Christian Ed Opportunities;  and more ...


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PictureChurch Interior with the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, 1653, oil on panel, Dirck van Delen, The Clark Art Institute, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts
Newsletter: October 19, 2022
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From the Curate; All Saints and All Souls Day; Open House Chicago Thank You;
​Two New Christian Ed Opportunities; 
and more ...


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PictureThe Parable of the Unjust Judge, Pieter de Grebber, 1628 Szépmûvészeti Múzeum, Budapest
Newsletter: October 12, 2022
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From the Interim Rector: What does Stewardship mean to you?;
Open House Chicago; All Saints and All Souls Day;
News from the Rector Search Committee;
and more ...


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PictureJesus heals the ten lepers and one turns back, praising God, German, Codex Aureus of Echternach, c. 1030, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
Newsletter: October 5, 2022
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From the Curate: St. Francis; From the Organist : Franck Bicentennial Birthday; ​Blessing of Animals; Chicago Marathon Hospitality; Open House Chicago; ERD Hurricane Relief; and more ...


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PictureArchangel Michael, Half of a diptych, ivory, early Byzantine, c 525-550
Newsletter: September 28, 2022
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From the Interim Rector: St. Michael and All Angels; Blessing of Animals; Chicago Marathon Hospitality;
​Open House Chicago;
and more ...





PictureJames Tissot (1836-1902). The Bad Rich Man in Hell (Le mauvais riche dans l'Enfer), 1886-1894
Newsletter: September 21, 2022
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From the Interim Rector: St. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist; We Have A Bishop; Cathedral Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II, 9/24; and more ...





PictureParable of the Unjust Steward, Andrey Mironov, b. 1975, oil on canvas
Newsletter: September 14, 2022
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From the Curate: Holy Cross Day; Acolyte Training for Evensong and Benediction; Ascension Heritage Conversations on Sunday, 9/18; Life of the Beloved Half Day Retreat on Saturday, 9/24;  and more ...





PictureParable of the Lost Coin, Domenico Fetti, 1589-1623, Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
Newsletter: September 7, 2022
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Bible Study with St. Chrysostom begins Friday, 9/9; Life of the Beloved Half Day Retreat on Saturday, 9/24; This Month in History at Ascension; and more ...





PictureOrthodox Icon, Saints walking in the wake of the Cross
Newsletter: August 31, 2022
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From the Interim Rector: Wednesday Commemorations; Ascension Heritage Conversations begin this Sunday; Consecration of 13th Bishop of Chicago; Open House Chicago returns; and more ...





PictureInvitation to the feast, 1899, by Eugene Burnand (1850-1921)
Newsletter: August 24, 2022
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From the Interim Rector: Being an Anglican; Ascension Heritage Conversations begin 4 September; Consecration of 13th Bishop of Chicago; and more ...





PictureIcon: The Narrow Door
Newsletter: August 17, 2022
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From the Interim Rector: Why an Interim?; Postcard from the Curate; Communion in Both Kinds; Ordination of the 13th Bishop of Chicago; and more ...





PictureThe Transfiguration, (1518-1520) Raphael, Oil on wood, Vatican Collection
Newsletter: August 3, 2022
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'From the Curate: Sabbath Rest; Fall Programs at Ascension; Ordination of 13th Bishop of Chicago; and more ...

The Feast will be celebrated with a Choral Mass setting
William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) Mass for Four Voices





PictureThe Rich Fool, 1627, Rembrandt, Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany
Newsletter: July 27, 2022
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Aug. 3rd & 10th Submission Deadline; Theodore (Ted) Dudley Saunders, Jr. Requiem; Food Pantry moved to August 13; and more ...




Picture(The Lord's Prayer) Le Pater Noster, by James Tissot, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY
Newsletter: July 20, 2022
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From the Interim Rector: Holy Days and Major Feasts; From the Curate: An Invitation; Acolyte Retreat;
​Search Committee news; and more ...





PictureChrist in the House of Martha and Mary, 1655, Johannes Vermeer
Newsletter: July 13, 2022
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From the Curate: History Matters; New Feature: This Month in Ascension History; Rector Search Committee: Small Group sign up; and more ...




PictureThe Good Samaritan, Vincent Van Gogh, 1890
Newsletter: July 6, 2022
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Interim Rector's letter; Ricardo Avila Requiem Friday, July 8;  Thank You from Episcopal Relief and Development; Rector Search Committee: SIGN UP; and more ...




Picture"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few" The Bedford Hours, c. 1410-1430, British Museum
Newsletter: June 29, 2022
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Prayer in Ordinary Time; Food Pantry Saturday, July 2; Monday, July 4 Mass; Ricardo Avila Requiem;  Fr. Wilton Bunch Requiem; Organist's notes on July 3 Voluntaries; and more ...

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PictureFoxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests (Lk 9:58) Great Canterbury Psalter, ca. 1200, Bibliothèque nationale de France
Newsletter: June 22, 2022
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Requiescat in pace Michael Paul Clark, Sr.; Remembering Ricardo Avila; Celebrating Pride;
​You're Invited; and more ...



PictureLetter "C" from Corpus Christi illuminated manuscript, Dijon, France, ca. 1536-1537, Morgan Library and Museum
Newsletter: June 15, 2022
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The Feast of Corpus Christi; Music Notes from the Organist; and more ...

The Rev. Dr. Sam Portaro's sermon for Trinity Sunday may be read here.


PictureThe Trinity, Andrei Rublev
Newsletter: June 8, 2022
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Trinity Sunday; Fr. Robert Petite's 50th Anniversary of Ordination; and more ...




PicturePentecost from Book of Hours, 15th C. Morgan Library Collection
Newsletter: June 1, 2022
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The Day of Pentecost; Last Choral Evensong of the choir season; and more ...




PictureAltarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: The Ascension, 1490/1500, The Art Institute of Chicago
Newsletter: May 26, 2022
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The Feast of the Ascension; From the Curate: Pray, Beloved; News from the Society of Mary; and more ...




PictureIlluminated "N," The Lord's Supper, Italy, c. 1500, British Library
Newsletter: May 11, 2022
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Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension; RIP Jim Berger; and more ...




PictureImage: Detail from Turning to Christ the Good Shepherd The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC
Newsletter: May 4, 2022
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Letter from Interim Rector, Fr. Thomas Heard; Acolyte Training Opportunities; Calling all Photographers;
Food Pantry, May 7th; and more
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PictureCrown, Rosary window Church of the Ascension
Newsletter: April 27, 2022
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May 1, 2022 Choral Evensong and Benediction; Blessing of the ministry of Fr. Thomas Heard as Interim Rector; Diocesan Confirmations and Receptions; Pastoral Listening Learning Opportunity; and more ...

Read Mtr. Murphy-Gill's sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter here.


PictureDoubting Thomas, mural at Njase School, Choma, Zambia
Newsletter: April 20, 2022
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Diocesan Confirmations and Receptions; Pastoral Listening Learning Opportunity;
Stevenson Baroque Ensemble;
and more ...

​Read Mtr. Joy Roger's Maundy Thursday sermon here.

Read Mtr. Murphy Gill's Good Friday sermon here.

Read Mtr. Murphy-Gill's Easter Vigil sermon here.

Read Fr. Lawler's sermon for Easter Day 9 a.m. here.

Read Fr. Petite's sermon for Easter Day 11 a.m. here.

Listen to Mtr. Stacy Alan's sermon for Palm Sunday here.


PictureResurrection rosary window in Church of the Ascension, Chicago
Newsletter: April 13, 2022
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Holy Week, Easter Vigil and Easter Day schedule; From the Search Committee; and more ...




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PictureJesus enters Jerusalem and the crowds welcome him, fresco in the Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi, Pietro Lorenzetti, 1320
Newsletter: April 6, 2022
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From the Choirmaster; Holy Week and Easter Day schedule;
Help with Holy Week Liturgies; Confession;
and more ...

Seminarian Bonnie Scott's sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent ​may be read here.



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PictureParable of the Wicked Tenants, Codex Aureus Epternacensis, 11th C.
Newsletter: March 30, 2022
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From the Verger: For Glory and for Beauty; From the Curate: Reconciling Ourselves to our Loving God; Update on Covid Safety Guidelines; and more ...

The Rev. Gary Lawler's sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent ​may be read here.

The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Feast of the Annunciation may be read here.


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PictureBartolomé Esteban Murillo, The Return of the Prodigal Son, c. 1660 National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Newsletter: March 23, 2022
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From the Wardens: Rector Search Committee Announced; Mass on Annunciation;
​Laetare Sunday; a few COVID changes
; and more ...

Mtr. Meghan Murphy-Gill's  sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent ​may be read here.


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PictureThe Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, etching, Jan Luyken, Bowyer Bible,  Bolton Museum, Lancashire, England
Newsletter: March 16, 2022
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Fr. Petite: Change, Continuity, and Anxiety; Ukraine Crisis Response; Outreach News; Lenten Formation and Prayer Opportunities; and more ...

Mtr. Meghan Murphy-Gill's  sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent ​may be read here.


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PictureMosaic of broody hen and chickens in the altar of Dominus Flevit church on the Mount of Olives
Newsletter: March 9, 2022
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The Stations tell a Story; From the Wardens; Spring Forward; Outreach Committee;
Faith Formation and Prayer Opportunities in Lent; and more ...


Mtr. Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for Ash Wednesday may be read here.

Fr. Robert Petite's sermon for the First Sunday in Lent ​may be read here.


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Picture The Temptation of Christ by the Devil Christoffel Jegher (1596-1652) after Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) Art Institute of Chicago
Newsletter: March 2, 2022
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Ash Wednesday, First Sunday in Lent, Faith Formation and Prayer Opportunities in Lent and more ...


Mtr. Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
may be read here.


Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany
​may be read here.


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PictureTransfiguration, Aelbrecht Bouts, late 15th c.
Newsletter: February 23, 2022
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Rector's last Sunday; Wardens' notes, Ash Weds & Lent, Atonement headline, and more ...





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PictureMission to the world, Jesus Mafa Project, Camaroon, 1970s
Newsletter: February 16, 2022
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Join Outreach conversation today at 5; blessing of technology, and more ...


Seminarian Bonnie Scott's sermon 
for the  Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany may be read here.




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PictureImage: Sermon on the Mount, oil on canvas, 1896, Károly Ferenczy, Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest
Newsletter: February 9, 2022
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... things left undone ... ; Vestry Installation Sunday;
​Outreach conversation Wed. 2/16,  and more ...



The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon
for the  Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany may be read here.




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PictureThe Miraculous Draught of Fishes, tapestry cartoon, Raphael
Newsletter: February 2, 2022
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Food pantry Saturday (and more outreach); 'A good priest'; Annual Meeting recap; meet Eric Canales; and more ...

The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the  Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany may be read here.






PictureGottlieb, Christ Preaching at Capernaum
Newsletter: January 26, 2022
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It's not ALL about the annual meeting ... but mostly ... see the new outreach opportunities ...

The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the  Third Sunday after the Epiphany may be read here.






PictureWedding at Cana, Illuminated Manuscript
Newsletter: January 12, 2022
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Let the transition begin; Monday 'Anglo-Catholics'; a glossary of timely jargon; and more ...

The Rev. Patrick Raymond's homily for the January 5 Christmas Feria may be read here.

The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Feast of the Epiphany may be read here.

The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ may be read here.






PictureBaptism of Christ, Fra Angelico, Museum of San Marco, Florence Italy
Newsletter: January 5, 2022
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Epiphanies! Annual Meeting Change? Food Pantry; Let's talk 'Anglo-Catholic; and more ...

Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for The Second Sunday after Christmas Day here





PictureThe Finding in the Temple, rosary window, Church of the Ascension, Chicago, IL
Newsletter: December 29, 2021 
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New Year; new windows; RIP Archbishop Tutu; Annual Meeting announced; and more ...

Read The Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for Christmas Eve here.

Read The Rev. Gary Lawler's sermon for Christmas Day here.

Read The Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for The First Sunday after Christmas Day here.






PictureThe Celestial Virgin and Child, from a book of hours (text in Latin), Paris, about 1420, Spitz Master. The Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Newsletter: December 22, 2021 
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Omicron Christmas; Poinsettia help Thursday 4pm; Year-round giving; and more ...

Read Seminarian Bonnie Scott's sermon for The Fourth Sunday of Advent here. 






PictureThe Annunciation, George Hitchcock (1850-1913) Art Institute of Chicago
Newsletter: December 15, 2021 
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December calendar; signs of the season; some seasonal thank yous;  and more ...

Read The Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for The Third Sunday of Advent here. 

Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary here.





PictureJohn the Baptist preaching, German, ca. 1430, Pierpont Morgan Library, New York
Newsletter: December 8, 2021 
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This evening: rosary, sung mass, reception; Saturday retreat; Sunday young adults; an ordination; and more ...

Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for The Second Sunday of Advent here. 




PictureSt. John the Baptist, painting by Jacopo del Casentino and assistant, c. 1330, El Paso Museum of Art
Newsletter: December 1, 2021 
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Advent Invitations from the Curate, Verger and Deacon; Vestry Outreach Conversation; and more ...

Read Mr. Joshua Heath's sermon for the First Sunday of Advent here.

Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for Thanksgiving Day here. 





PictureDetail from The Last Judgement, Giotto, 1306, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua
Newsletter: November 24, 2021 
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Advent; join in study, retreat, reflection and prayer; note changes; Joshua Heath; and more ...

Read the Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's  sermon for the Feast of Christ the King here.




PictureEntry into Jerusalem, from T'oros Roslin Gospels, 1262, Manuscript illumination, The Walters Museum, Baltimore
Newsletter: November 17, 2021 
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Te Deum/Christ the King; Advent mass times; HELP with Advent greening; stewardship 2022; and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's  sermon for the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost here.




PictureSaint Michael the Archangel window in the Ascension nave
Newsletter: November 10, 2021 
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Confirmations! Baptisms! Thanksgiving! Advent! and more ...

Read the Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's  sermon for the Solemnity of All Saints here.




PictureAll Saints tapestry panel by John Nava for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles
Newsletter: November 3, 2021 
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Baptism & Fire; All Souls & Saints; Daylight Saving (ends); Care for Friends? and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's  sermon for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost here.

Read the Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for All Souls' Day here.


PictureMoses receiving the tablets of law, 1952, Marc Chagall
Newsletter: October 27, 2021 
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Sacrament of Giving; Let's Talk Yoga; All Souls Requiems; Sharing Lunch & Blessings;
Update on Bishop-Elect Clark; a new memorial plaque;
and more ...

The Order of Worship for Sunday, October 31, 2021 may be found here.

Read the Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's  sermon for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureChrist giving sight to blind Bartimaeus, 1799-1800, William Blake
Newsletter: October 20, 2021 
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Finding Home, by James Baran, Ordination, Marathon, All Souls, and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's  sermon for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureAscension's Agony in the Garden window
Newsletter: October 13, 2021 
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Finding Home, by James Baran, Ordination, Marathon, All Souls, and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's  sermon for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureChrist and the Rich Young Man, A.N. Mironov, 2010
Newsletter: October 6, 2021 
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Details! Marathon; Ordination Preacher; Coats and Gloves; and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's  sermon for the Solemnity of St. Michael and All Angels here.


PictureInitial Q; St. Michael and the Dragon (Getty Images)
Newsletter: September 29, 2021 
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Oct 3: Solemnity of Michaelmas, Organ recital, Choral Evensong & Benediction; Oct 2: Food Pantry;
​Oct 10: Chicago Marathon; Coat Drive for RefugeeOne and more ...


Read the Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's  sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureMoses Elects the Council of Seventy Elders, Jacob de Wit
Newsletter: September 22, 2021 
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From the Sr. Warden; 'We should talk' with RefugeeOne;
St. Peter's Returns to Belmont; Food Pantry; Chicago Marathon and more ...


Read the Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureThe Kiss of Judas, Giotto, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy, panel 31
Newsletter: September 15, 2021 
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Ember Days; 'We should talk' with Christopher Poore; Wisdom from Bp. Martins;
Ordination updates; and more ..


Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost here.


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Newsletter: September 8, 2021 
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RIP Bill Flodin; An Ordination! We should talk ... about newcomers; and more ...

Read the Rev. Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureJesus heals a deaf and mute man
Newsletter: September 1, 2021 
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We should talk! (at 5:15 p.m.); Saturday Pantry; Four from the Curate; Flower Guild! and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureChrist disputing with the Pharisees and Sadducees in the Temple (Getty Museum)
Newsletter: August 25, 2021 
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Blisters; Choir members; Conversations; Tech Associate; Bazaleis from Haiti; and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureLast Supper, William Blake, 1799, National Gallery
Newsletter: August 18, 2021 
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A Curate! You're invited: explore & practice wisdom; August Vestry; fence repair; and more ...

Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin here.


PictureThe Assumption rosary window, Church of the Ascension
Newsletter: August 11, 2021 
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Many facets of Mary; Organ Recital, 'E &B,' Verger notes; a car crash in the parking lot; and more ...​​

Read The Rev. Gary Lawler's sermon for the Eleventh Sun after Pentecost here.




PictureChrist with the Host, Paolo da San Leocadio (1447–1520)
Newsletter: August 4, 2021 
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Triage: Bishop Knudsen. New pandemic guidance (again). Pantry@Ascension at risk. Coffee Hour clipboard ... and more ...​​

Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Ninth Sun after Pentecost here.

Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost here.​


PictureThe Israelites gathering manna, Ercole de' Roberti. The National Gallery, London
Newsletter: July 28, 2021 
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Just the Basics Summer Edition PLUS ... the Senior Warden's new grandchild
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Picture Jesus walking on the sea, 1866, Gustave Doré
Newsletter: July 21, 2021 
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Solemn High Mass! A Curate? Flowers (You!), a Wedding, and more …
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Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureFeeding of the 5000, detail from an Armenian illuminated manuscript, The Walters Museum, Baltimore
Newsletter: July 14, 2021 
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Confessions; Verger's Notes; High Rise; AA room; 'Local' Art; a Wedding and more …
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Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureThe prophet Amos, late 15th c., att. Francesco Rosselli, Art Institute of Chicago
Newsletter: July 7, 2021 
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Taking attendance; 125 W Maple high rise; Fr. George cut the cake! and more …
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Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureChrist in the home of his parents (or The Carpenter's Shop), 1849-1850, Sir John Everett Millais
Newsletter: June 30, 2021 
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Farewell Fr. Arceneaux, Priesthood Vocation(s), Food Pantry, Artwork Notes, and more …
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Read Fr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureRaising the daughter of Jairus, wood engraving, Gustav Dore, La Grande Bible de Tours, 1866
Newsletter: June 23, 2021 
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Worship, Worship Ministers, Worship Notes ('9AM at 10AM; chalice), PRIDE Coffee Hour; and more …
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Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureChrist in the storm on the Sea of Galilee, Rembrandt
Newsletter: June 16, 2021 
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Rembrandt; Jim Lenz; Louise Erdrich; Ken Kelling; Guild of All Souls; Qigong; and more …
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Read the Rev. George Arceneaux's sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureWheat Fields and Clouds, Vitali Lamarov
Newsletter: June 9, 2021 
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In other news' - masks off (or not); Luminous Mysteries, party pics!; Bishop-elect Clark;  and more …
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Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Feast of Corpus Christi here.


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Newsletter: June 2, 2021 
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Singing for Corpus Christi! Registration … No! and Yes! A word from Seminarian Bonnie Scott and more …
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PictureDetail: the Holy Trinity, Book of Planets, 1464
Newsletter: May 26, 2021 
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Updated pandemic guidance, Trinity and Corpus Christi, The Music Cure! and more ...
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PictureDetail from Ascension's Pentecost window
Newsletter: May 19, 2021 
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Fr. Arceneaux's Adieu; Easing Pandemic Restrictions; Hoosier Confirmations; and more ...
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Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter here. 

Picture Christ in Majesty, in an Initial 'A', from an Antiphonary ca. 1405
Newsletter: May 12, 2021 
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Ascension Day Perspectives, Pandemic Updates Coming Soon and more ...
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Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter here. 

PictureJesus and his disciples, c. 1830, by Danish painter Lucie Ingemann (1792-1868). Since 1961 the painting has formed part of the altarpiece in Ørum Church, Jutland, Denmark.
Newsletter: May 5, 2021 
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In-person Mass for the Feast of the Ascension and more ...
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Read The Rev. George Arceneaux's sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter here. 

​Read The Rev. Stacy Alan's sermon for the Requiem of Charley Taylor here.


PictureDetail from The Crowning of Mary rosary window, Church of the Ascension
Newsletter: April 28, 2021 
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May 2nd Crowning of Mary & Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, The Society of Mary, Notes from Deacon Meghan Murphy-Gill and more ...
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Read Father Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter here. 

PictureDopo il temporale (After the storm), ca. 1884, Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899)
Newsletter: April 21, 2021 
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Charley Taylor 4/21 Requiem, LGBTQ+ (?) conversation Thurs at 7, and more ...
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Read Father Raymond's homily for Wednesday in Easter 2 here.​

Read Father Raymond's sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter here. 

PictureChrist Appearing to His Disciples After the Resurrection, William Blake, c. 1795, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.,
Newsletter: April 14, 2021 
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LGBTQ+ (?); Charley Taylor 4/21 Requiem, 4/17 Vestry meeting, and more ...
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Read Seminarian Bonnie Scott's sermon for The Second Sunday of Easter here.​

PictureDoubting Thomas, mural in a series at Njase School, Choma, Zambia
Newsletter: April 7, 2021 
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Highs and Lows, David Knox ordination photos and note, Holy Week & Easter sermons, and more ...
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Read Fr. Gary Lawler's sermon for Wednesday in Holy Week here.

Read Deacon Meghan Murphy-Gill's sermon for Maundy Thursday here.

Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for Good Friday here.

Read Fr. George Arceneaux's sermon for The Great Vigil of Easter here.

Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for Easter Day here.​

PictureResurrection window, Church of the Ascension
Newsletter: March 31, 2021 
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'Navigating Holy Week & Easter; Stained Glass from St .Mark's; Preparing for Death & Dying, and more ...
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Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday here.

Read Br. Jonathan Wheat, CMJ, sermon for The Annunciation here.
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PictureTriumphal Entry, stained/leaded glass window, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Glen Ellyn, IL
Newsletter: March 24, 2021 
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Annunciation; New pandemic guidance, Prof. Edward Minieka/NYT; PRIDE, anyone?
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and more  ...
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Read  The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent here.
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PictureWheat Field Under Storm Clouds, Vincent Van Gogh, 1890, private collection
Newsletter: March 17, 2021 
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Registering for Holy Week and Easter; Ethel Martin requiem; Create TODAY at Noon; and more  ...
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Read  The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent here.
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PictureFeeding the 5000, Jesus Mafa Project, Cameroon mission, 1970s
Newsletter: March 10, 2021 
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Neighbors, Fr. Portaro, Daylight Saving Time, Lenten Programs, St. John the Evangelist mission, and more ...
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Read  The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent here.
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PictureChrist driving the moneychangers from the Temple, Rembrandt, 1626
Newsletter: March 3, 2021 
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Ordinations; The Pusey Chalice; Lenten Programs; YouTube reminder, and more ...
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Read  The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent here.
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PictureJesus takes up his cross, the ninth of the fifteen rosary windows at Church of the Ascension
Newsletter: February 24, 2021 
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Lenten programs, ordinations, a word from a choir soprano, another from our organist, and more ...

Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for Ash Wednesday here.
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Read  The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the First Sunday in Lent here.
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Newsletter: February 16, 2021 
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Ash Wednesday 2/17 and the First Sunday in Lent 2/21 and more ...

Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for The Last Sunday after the Epiphany here.

PictureTransfiguration of Christ, from an Armenian Gospel Book 1455 CE
Newsletter: February 10, 2021 
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Reopening this Sunday; Please take note(s)!; Ash Wednesday; Technology; and more ...

Read the Rector's sermon for the Feast of the Presentation here.
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Read the Rector's sermon for The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany here.

PictureFrom the Grisaille Book of Hours, in the collection of the Walters Museum, Baltimore
Newsletter: February 3, 2021 
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Words of thanks from the Sr. Warden; Reopening (soon); Annual Meeting Footnotes; and more ...

Read the Rector's homily for the January 27 Mass commemorating the Conversion of Saint Paul here.
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Read the Rector's sermon for The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany here.

PictureChrist preaching at Capernaum (unfinished), Maurycy Gottlieb, ca. 1878-1879
Newsletter: January 27, 2021 
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Annual Meeting countdown; Candlemas; RIP Charlene MacDougal; Crocheting with Beth Hall, and more ...

Read the Rector's homily for the January 20 Mass commemorating the Confession of Saint Peter here.
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Read Deacon George Arceneaux's sermon for The Third Sunday after the Epiphany here.

PictureCall of the Sons of Zebedee, Marco Basaiti, 1510, Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice
Newsletter: January 20, 2021 
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Annual Meeting prep! Two kinds of sermons; Owen Raymond; Amanda Gorman; and more ..
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Read The Rector's Sermon for The Second Sunday after the Epiphany here.

PictureNathanael under the fig tree, artist unknown
Newsletter: January 13, 2021 
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Politics & religion, Mother Anna's due date, the Curate's Corner,
​a poem from Lincoln's Secretary of State, and more ...


Read The Rector's Sermon for The Feast of the Epiphany here.

Read the Rector's Sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ here.

PictureThe Adoration of the Kings, Jan Gossaert, ca. 1510-1515
Newsletter: January 6, 2021 
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Epiphany!, Words to the Wise (Annual Mtg.), Joseph's Dreams, Poinsettias, and more ...


Read The Rector's Sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas Day here.

PictureThe Flight Into Egypt, c. 1864, Jean Francois Millet, French, 1814-1875. Art Institute Chicago
Newsletter: December 30, 2020 
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Christmas Thanks; Healing Mass tonight; the Deacon in Dalmatic; and more ...

Read The Rector's Sermon for Christmas Eve here.

Read Deacon George Arceneaux's Christmas Day Sermon here.

Read The Rector's Sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas Day here.

PictureMystical Nativity, Sandro Boticelli, ca. 1500, National Gallery, London
Newsletter: December 23, 2020 
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Christmas schedule; Vestry news; Four Calling Birds; Poinsettias; and more ...

Read The Rector's Homily for Advent IV here.
Read The Rector's homily for the December 16 Advent feria here.

Picturedetail from the 1925 Annunciation window at Church of the Ascension
Newsletter: December 16, 2020 
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Order of St. Anne Christmas Letter; Bishop Election; Christmas Worship; and more ...

Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for Advent III here.
Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Conception of the Blessed Virgin here.

PictureJohn the Baptist, detail from the Ghent altarpiece, Jan van Eyck, 1432
Newsletter: December 9, 2020 
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Bishop election Sat.; Farewell (for now) Fr. Pruitt; Your questions answered; and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Advent II sermon here
and his sermon for Commemoration of St. Andrew the Apostle here.

PictureSt. John the Baptist holding the Lamb, woodcut, Hans Buldung, cA. 1517
Newsletter: December 2, 2020 
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Lessons & Carols, Joan of Arc, New Technology, Outreach Invitation,
and more ...


Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Advent I sermon here.

Newsletter: November 25, 2020 
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Together! Thanksgiving; church giving, a poem, and more ...

Read Deacon George Arceneaux's November 22nd sermon here.
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Newsletter: November 18, 2020 
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In-Person Masses Suspended, Connecting for the Holidays, Mintel Archive, Joey Keegin, and more ...

Read the Rector's November 15, 2020 sermon here.
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Newsletter: November 11, 2020 
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Voting for Bishops, More Attendance Cautions, The 'Other Convention,' and more ...

Read the sermon by Seminarian Bonnie Scott for Sunday, November 8, 2020 here.
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Newsletter: November 4, 2020 
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The 'next' election! Henri's baptism. Hear our choir. And more.

The Rector's sermons:
     Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Oct 28
     All Saints' Day, Nov. 1

     All Souls' Day, Nov. 2
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Newsletter: October 28, 2020 
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All Saints' Day, Deacon Arceneaux's pastoral invitation, new reduced attendance limit for In-person worship and more...

The Rector's October 25, 2020 sermon may be viewed here.
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Newsletter: October 21, 2020 
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Scheduling volunteers; A wedding, a baptism and a columbarium committal; And more...

The sermon for October 18, 2020 by The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite, may be viewed by clicking here.
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Newsletter: October 14, 2020 
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Community Thanksgiving meal? Hosting coffee hour? Saturday Vestry;
​and more...


The Rector's sermon for October 11, 2020, may be viewed by clicking here.
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The Rector's  message from Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the commemoration of the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may be read here.
Newsletter: October 7, 2020 
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Bishop Candidates! An Ascension Seminarian! and more...​

The sermon for October 4, 2020 (St. Michael and All Angels observed) by The Rev. George Arceneaux, may be viewed by clicking here.
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The Rector's message at the October 3 requiem mass for John Mulcare may be read here.
Newsletter: September 30, 2020 
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​Funerals, grieving; a wedding!; Solemnity of Michaelmas; and more ...

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon from 9/27 here.
Read The Vere Rev. Patrick Raymond's Our Lady of Walsingham Sermon here.
Newsletter: September 23, 2020 
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​Navigating the new reality: Diocesan headlines; geniuses; and more...

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon from 9/20 here.
Newsletter: September 16, 2020 
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​An abundance of caution, reservations and updates, personal altars, and more ...
Newsletter: September 9, 2020 
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​Reservations for the 9/13 In-Person Mass, Bishop Search, Banns of Marriage, Fr. Louis Schuyler and more ...
Newsletter: September 2, 2020 
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​Sept. 13th Expectations, Some Re-Opening Basics,
Requiems scheduled for Sr. Barbara Louise & John Mulcare and more
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Parable of the Talents, Andrei Mironov, 2013
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Ten Bridesmaids, by Jorge Cocco Santángelo
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Communion of Saints, by Philippine artist Notitzki Tremonto
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Emperor Tibirius 'Tribute Penny' early 1st Century C.E.
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Peasant Wedding Dance, Pieter Brueghel II (Flemish, 1564-1637), After Pieter Bruegel I (Flemish, ca. 1525-1569), The Walters Art Museum
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Needlework on Church of the Ascension's Saint Michael Cope
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The Red Vineyard, Van Gogh, 1888, Pushkin Museum
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The weight of forgiveness, Sona Yeghizaryan, 2020
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Newsletter: August 26, 2020 
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Re-Opening September 13, Raymond Family Update, 125 W Maple question, and more ...
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Fr. Raymond's homily for the mass last Wednesday, August 19, provided an opportunity to include the appointed Scriptures for Proper 16 (which we had set aside the prior Sunday as we celebrated the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary/Assumption). 
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You may read that sermon here.
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Christ Carrying the Cross, Hieronymous Bosch (or follower), ca. 1510, now in the Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium

Newsletter: August 19, 2020 

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Town Hall Meeting 8/23, A prayer for sleep, A mystery in the alley solved, and more ...
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Joshua Heath's Assumption sermon may be read here.

The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's homily for the Feast of the Transfiguration may be read here.

The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's homily for the Commemoration of Florence Nightingale may be read here.
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Message from the (travelling) Rector
 
Dear People of Ascension,
 
This past Thursday evening our son Owen, age 21, was involved in a motorcycle accident in San Francisco, as he was evacuating from the fires near Santa Cruz, California. He is in acute care at a hospital in San Francisco with serious injuries to his lower right leg. A first surgery early Friday morning will be followed by others, including one on Monday the 24th.

Brooke and I learned of Owen's accident early Friday morning, and I boarded a plane for San Francisco a few hours later. I will remain through Owen's surgery on Monday and longer if needed. Owen is, of course, my first concern for the moment. Brooke and I will be grateful for your regular prayers, for Owen and all in our family.
 
I deeply regret that circumstances won't allow for a mass to be offered tomorrow, Sunday, August 23. What I could offer remotely from the Formica desk in my economy hotel room here would not do at all. The timing and other logistics and concerns make it implausible, I feel, to call on one of our faithful and able assisting priests.
 
Please join as you are able in what will be offered on Sunday, and consider as well participating in virtual worship elsewhere at 9:00 a.m. I imaging that your doing so might be of value not only for your individual faith but also for our ongoing exploration of how to remain faithful in these strange times. Some links are provided below.
 
I do hope to take part, if feasible, in tomorrow's Town Hall Meeting at 10:15 a.m. Whether or not I can do so, please know I'll be doing my best in the coming days to remain in touch with the Wardens, to communicate if and when possible and appropriate, and to keep our parish family in my prayers.
 
- Fr. Raymond +

This Week At Ascension
'TWAA' is our parish newsletter. It is sent by email most Wednesday afternoons throughout the year, and it is linked below by the end of the day on Thursdays. Submissions for TWAA are encouraged, though subject to approval and editing. Submissions are due to the Parish Administrator by noon on the Tuesday before publication. 

'Apart and Together' is the name of occasional updates provided by the Rector, starting in March 2020, arising from Covid-19 matters and indicating some of our responses.​

Sermons from Sundays, Holy Days and some other occasions are linked in the newsletter when available. 
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PictureTabernacle Door Church of the Ascension, Chicago
Apart & Together: 
Weekend Updates for 8/15-8/16: Sunday Schedule, Sister Barbara, Vestry Meeting
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PictureRosary Window, The Assumption, Church of the Ascension, Chicago
Newsletter: August 12, 2020
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Requiescat in pace: Sr. Barbara Louise OSA, Live from Cambridge: Joshua Heath is Guest Preacher & Facilitator on Sunday, 8/16 and more ...

The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon from Sunday, August 9th
may be read here
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PictureTransfiguration icon, Theophanes the Greek, 15th C.
Newsletter: August 5, 2020
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Tonight: Mass on the Eve of the Transfiguration, Tonight: Examining & Exploring what Unites and Divides Us, Task Force Updates and more ...

The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon from Sunday, August 2nd
may be read here.



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Apart & Together with Rosary
​Weekend Edition: August 1-2, 2020

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PictureFeeding of the Five Thousand, image from the ‘Beautiful Hours’ devotional book by Herman, Paul and Johan Limbourg, ca. 1405-1409
Newsletter: July 29, 2020
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Updates: Re-Opening, Rectory Family & Pets, LED Lighting and more ...
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Read the Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon
for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene here.

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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon
for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureBrödbak (Baking bread), 1917, Sam Uhrdin (1886-1964)
Newsletter: July 22, 2020
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From the Rector: Doomscrolling - or not, July 22nd St. Mary Magdalene, COVID-19 Updates, Daily Offices and more ...

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Read the Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon
for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost here.


PictureIllustration from the book Blasts from the Ram's Horn, 1902, The Ram's Horn Co., Chicago
Newsletter: July 15, 2020
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A proposed LaSalle & Maple development,
An announcement from Ald. Brian Hopkins,
Ongoing Conversations about Theology,
​Our New Roofs and more ...
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Read the Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon
for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost here
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Apart & Together: Weekend Edition
​July 11-12, 2020
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PictureThe Sower (after Millet), Vincent Van Gogh, 1889
Newsletter: July 8, 2020
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Survey responses as of 7/8; Steps forward for in-person worship, Ongoing conversation about Theology: Noah Riggenbach and more ...

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​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9) here

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PictureChrist enthroned over the River of Life, illuminated manuscript, Spain, 1220
Newsletter: July 1, 2020
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Remembering Fr. Gregory Norris, early Survey Results, Notes from Ascension Organist David White and more ...

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8) here

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PictureThe Rev. Edwin A. 'Gregory' Norris, XIV Rector, Church of the Ascension
Special Edition: June 25, 2020
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RIP The Rev. Edwin A. 'Gregory' Norris

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PictureLast Judgment, Master of St. Severin, c. 1488, now in the collection of the Wallraf–Richartz Museum, Cologne
Newsletter: June 24, 2020
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Take the In-Person Worship Survey, Au Revoir Mother Broadbent, Prayers for Fr. Norris and more ...

Click here to read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost





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PictureFresco in the Church of Birth of the Virgin Mary, Svetice, Croatia
Newsletter: June 17, 2020
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Notes from Christopher Poore & Ricardo Avila, Featured Chorister: Enrico Bellomo, A new time for Evening Prayer and more ...
Click here to read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for The Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Click here for A Musical Offering For Corpus Christi on The Ascension's YouTube channel.



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PictureFresco in the Church of Birth of the Virgin Mary, Svetice, Croatia
Newsletter: June 10, 2020
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Zooming, Corpus Christi, George Floyd, Noah leaves the ark and more ...





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PictureThe Trinity, icon attributed to A. Rublev
Newsletter: June 3, 2020
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Bring your pet to Coffee Hour, Zoom Connections for Trinity Sunday, a new dedicated Facebook group for Morning Prayer, Organ & Choral music for Pentecost still available on YouTube and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for Pentecost here.



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PictureDetail of a miniature of the Pentecost, at the beginning of the Hours of the Holy Spirit. France, Central (Paris and Bourges) from the workshop of the Baptist Master
Apart & Together: Pentecost Weekend Edition 2020
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PictureThe Ascension of Christ, oil on panel, Adriaen van Overbeke
Newsletter: May 27, 2020
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Icons & Evangelism, Link to Bishop's Task Force,, Zoom links for Pentecost liturgy, Weekday Morning Prayer and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for Ascension Day here.

​​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Easter 7 sermon here.


PictureThe Ascension of Christ, historiated initial ‘C’, Italy, 15C (State Library of Victoria, RARES 096 IL I)
Ascension Day Edition:
May 21, 2020

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This Week at Ascension - Special Ascension Day Edition - Choir, Organ, Bishop, Mass and Reception!

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PicturePruning the Vineyard in February by Jill Steenhuis, Art in Providence
Newsletter: May 20, 2020
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 Letter from the Rector: Technology: Blessing and Curse; Pandemic Recovery Task Force Updates; Zoom info for Daily Offices & Sunday worship on May 24 and more ...

​The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Easter VI sermon, Pruning the Vines, may be read here
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PictureThis February calendar image from the Morgan Library’s Da Costa Hours (the work of Simon Bening) shows workers in a vineyard.
Newsletter: May 13, 2020
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From the Sr. Warden, Gary Alexander: Planning for Homecoming; Letter from the Choirmaster, Benjamin Rivera; Letter from the Rector; Zoom info for Daily Offices and for Sunday worship on May 17  and more ...




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Newsletter: May 6, 2020
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From the Choirmaster, Benjamin Rivera; From the Rector: How Long, O Lord?; Letters from Governor JB Pritzker & Bishop Jeffrey Lee; Zoom info for Daily Offices and for Sunday worship on May 10  and more ...




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Apart & Together: May 2-3, 2020
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Newsletter: April 29, 2020
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​From the Rector: In Other News; Weekly Schedule for the (stay-at-home) time being; May 3rd Virtual May Crowning; Building and Grounds news; Ascension Zoom login info and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Easter 3 sermon here


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Apart & Together: April 25-26, 2020
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PictureThe Ascension, Giotto, c. 1305
Newsletter: April 22, 2020
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A Fresh Voice - Fr. Alonzo Pruitt, New Sunday schedule, New on Thursdays: Conversations that Matter, Sharing Lunch meets via Zoom and more ...


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Apart & Together: April 18, 2020
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Newsletter: April 15, 2020
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From the Rector: Holy Week and Easter by the Numbers, Pros and Cons of virtual liturgies, how to connect to online Easter II liturgies, opportunities to connect via Zoom and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Maundy Thursday message
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Easter Day message


PictureGarden Tomb, J. Kirk Richards, 2011
Newsletter: April 8, 2020
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From the Rector: A Holy Week Like None Other, Holy Week and Easter Day virtual worship, opportunities to connect via Zoom, Food Pantry news and more ...

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Apart & Together: April 4, 2020
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PictureEntry into Jerusalem, Duccio Di Buoninsegna, from the Maesta Altarpiece, Siena (1308-1311)
Newsletter: April 1, 2020
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From the Rector: Feed on Him, Online worship resources for Holy Week, Food Pantry April 4 and more ...

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Apart & Together: March 28, 2020
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PictureRaising of Lazarus, Juan de Flanders, ca. 1514-1519, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid
Newsletter: March 25, 2020
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From the Rector: Praying: Apart and Together, Online worship resources
​and more ...

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Apart & Together: March 21, 2020
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Apart & Together: March 20, 2020
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Apart & Together: March 17, 2020
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Apart & Together: March 15, 2020
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Apart & Together: March 14, 2020
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Apart & Together: March 12, 2020
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PictureA Blind Beggar in Budapest, December 1996
Newsletter: March 18, 2020
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From the Rector: AT Ascension,  Live-stream via Facebook, Food Pantry update and more …

+ No printed sermon text this week, but Fr. Raymond did offer an impromptu homily in conjunction with the live-streamed mass for the Third Sunday in Lent that you may view here. 

PictureCristo y la samaritana, Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1310 – 1311, Temple y oro sobre tabla, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid
Newsletter: March 11, 2020
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From the Rector: Got Questions?,  the 2020 Sunday morning Lenten Programs (see below,), Upcoming Confirmation instruction and Baptisms, Covid-19 response, Lenten Retreat Offering, Six Weeks of Lenten Prayers 2020 devotional booklet and more …

The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon from this past Sunday, the Second Sunday in Lent, may be viewed here.



PictureChrist and Nicodemus: A Night Piece, engraving, Peter de Jode the Younger, 17th c. Art Institute of Chicago
Newsletter: March 4, 2020
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From the Rector: I Forgive You,  the 2020 Sunday morning Lenten Programs (see below,) Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings in March, the Ascension Book Group, Br. Michael-Francis Smith, OSB: Lenten study on Francis De Sales' "Introduction to the Devout Life," Six Weeks of Lenten Prayers 2020 devotional booklet and more …

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the First Sunday in Lent here.

A flyer with all of the program descriptions and brief introductions of the presenters may be viewed by clicking here.



PictureTemptation of Christ, ca. 1525, Simon Bening, now in the collection of the Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Newsletter: February 26, 2020
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From the Organist: Congregational music in Lent,  The 2020 Ash Wednesday schedule and Sunday morning Lenten Programs (see below) Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings in March, the upcoming Vestry Retreat and more …

Read The Rev. Canon Alonzo Pruitt's sermon for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany here.

A flyer with all of the program descriptions and brief introductions of the presenters may be viewed by clicking here.


PictureTransfiguration, Central panel in a triptych by David Gerard, 1520, Church of Our Lady, Bruges
Newsletter: February 19, 2020
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From the Rector: Acolytes,  The 2020 Ash Wednesday schedule and Sunday morning Lenten Programs (see below) and more …

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany here

A flyer with all of the program descriptions and brief introductions of the presenters may be viewed by clicking here.





PictureSermon on the Mount, 17th C. etching, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Newsletter: February 12, 2020
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From our Seminarian: Confirmation, anyone? The 2020 Ash Wednesday schedule and Sunday morning Lenten Programs and more …

Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany here



PictureJesus Teaching, illuminated manuscript, Michael Gonnot, 1474, National Library of France
Newsletter: February 6, 2020
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​From the Rector: Old and New for Lent,  Diocese of Chicago Men's Pre-Lenten Retreat, Choirmaster Benjamin Rivera leads Chicago Acappella in Fiesta Coral Mexicana, Ascension Book Group, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings in February and more …

Read The Rev. Gary Lawler's sermon for the Feast of the Presentation here





PictureAmbrogio da Fossano, Presentation in the Temple ca. 1494
Newsletter: January 29, 2020
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​From the Rector: Still waiting?,  ANNUAL MEETING Thank You(s), Confirmation, anyone?, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings in February and more …

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany (Annual Meeting)






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Newsletter: January 22, 2020
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​From the Rector: Trouble ahead - or not,  ANNUAL MEETING Schedule and 2019 Annual Report, Coronavirus and Communion, and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany





PictureSt. Peter and St. Andrew, Israhel van Meckenem, engraving ca. 1485, British Museum
Newsletter: January 15, 2020
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​From the Rector: Serving and Leading at the altar, additional  2019 ANNUAL MEETING News, Three Parishioners attend 'Ministry for the Common Good' Conference in San Francisco, and more ...

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Requiem of Michael Milano

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for The Baptism of Jesus


PictureBaptism of Jesus, one of 64 images from the 'Stein Quadriptych' Bruges, ca. 1525-30, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Newsletter: January 8, 2020
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​2019 ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT ISSUE

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Christmas 2 Sermon




PictureThe Flight into Egypt by Giotto di Bondone, a.k.a. Giotto, fresco, ca. 1305, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua
Newsletter: December 30, 2019
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Holy Name, Christmas 2 and Epiphany schedules, Christmas Eve Thanks, Michael Milano RIP, From the Treasurer, Sharing Lunch Jan 8th, Food Pantry Jan 4th, and more … 
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Christmas Eve sermon 

Read The Rev. Gary Lawler's Christmas Day sermon







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Newsletter: December 23, 2019
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From the Rector: Christmas Countdown, Christmas Eve and Day and Christmas 1 Schedule, From the Treasurer, Sharing Lunch Jan 8, 2020 and more … 
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Advent IV sermon 






PictureAngel Appearing to St. Joseph by F. Polanzini
Newsletter: December 18, 2019
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Advent IV, Christmas Eve and Day Schedule, Cookie Baking for Christmas Eve reception and more … 
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Read The Rev. Gary Lawler's Advent III sermon 






PictureSaint John the Baptist in Prison Visited by Two Disciples, Giovanni di Paola ca. 1460, Art Institute of Chicago
Newsletter: December 11, 2019
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Advent Quiet Morning, Fr. Gary Lawler celebrating 30th year of priesthood, Ascension Young Adults meet Dec. 15th and more … 
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Read The Rev. Gary Lawler's sermon on the Immaculate Conception







PictureManuscript Illumination with Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist, Master of James IV of Scotland (probably Gerard Horenbout) ca. 1515
Newsletter: December 4, 2019
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Advent Quiet Morning, Welcome The Rev. Alonzo Pruitt, Ordination Invitation from The Rev. Shawn Evelyn, The Ascension Book Group, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings and more … 
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Thanksgiving  sermon

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Advent 1A sermon






PictureWoodcut image of Noah's Ark, Nuremberg Chronicles
Newsletter: November 27, 2019
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Fall Harvest Meal Thank Yous, Dio. Convention follow-up, Upcoming Events list, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings, Pledge Update and more … 
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Read The Rev. Anna Broadbent's Nov. 24th  sermon







PictureChrist, Savior of the world, with cherubim, engraving, Peter Paul Rubens (1596-1659) collection of the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands
Newsletter: November 20, 2019
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From the Rector: Praying for Donald and Nancy,  Upcoming Events list, Community Harvest Meal, Pledge Update and more … 
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Nov. 17th  sermon







PictureSiege and Destruction of Jerusalem, English illuminated manuscript, 1503-4, National Library of Wales
Newsletter: November 13, 2019
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From the Rector: The Head Acolyte, the Verger, and You,  Upcoming Events list, Update your contact information, Diocese of Chicago's Fall Men's Retreat and more … 
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Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's Nov. 10th  sermon







PictureFrom a series of 39 woodcuts titled Dance of Death, this one, The Preacher, date unknown, by Hans Holbein, ca. 1497-1543, now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Newsletter: November 6, 2019
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Why Ascension? Robert Rarick, From the Rector: Coffee Hour Colloquia: Preaching,  Pics from Bp. Montgomery's Wake and Requiem, Our Ascension Nursery, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings: Nov 13 and more … 
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's All Souls sermon

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's All Saints sermon





PictureSt. Bridget of Sweden having a vision in which a fire from heaven descends upon the altar during Mass and the host changes into the Christ-child, Illuminated breviary, Naples, c. 1390-1400 Koninklijke Bibliotheek (Netherlands)
Newsletter: October 30, 2019
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Why Ascension?, Bp. Montgomery Visitation & Requiem, Community Harvest Meal: Nov 24, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings: Nov 13 and more … 
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Read The Rev. Gary Lawler's October 27th sermon





PictureThe Pharisee and the Publican, Sir John Millais, wood engraving on paper, published 1864, Tate Museum
Newsletter: October 23, 2019

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From the Junior Warden: A Litany of Thanks, Open House Chicago wrap-up, Society of Mary and more … 
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's October 20th sermon





PictureThe Unjust Judge, Eugène Burnand (1850-1921)
Newsletter: October 16, 2019

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From the Junior Warden: Belonging and Giving, Open House Chicago, Young Adults at the Rectory and more … 
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Read David Knox's October 13th sermon




PictureTen Lepers Healed, Brian Kershisnik, Oil on Canvas
Newsletter: October 9, 2019

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From the Rector: Sing!, Chicago Marathon this Sunday,
a few more Michaelmas pics, Open House Chicago news and more … 
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's October 6th sermon





PictureThe Prophet Habakkuk, engraving, published by Galle, early 17th c.
Newsletter: October 2, 2019

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From the Rector: Young People, Michaelmas Choral Evensong and reception pics, Flower sign-up now in Wheeler Hall, Book Group meets Sunday, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings on Oct. 9th and more … 

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's morning Michaelmas sermon

Read The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey D Lee's Michaelmas Evensong sermon




PictureSt. Michael the Archangel battling the devil, tempera colors, gold and silver leaf and ink on parchment, French ca. 1466-1470, Getty Collection
Newsletter: September 25, 2019

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From the Rector: Michaelmas, Information for Sunday morning Coffee Hour sponsors, Ascension hosts Chicago AGO, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings and more … 

Read the September 22, 2019 sermon by The Rt. Rev Daniel Martins



PictureThe letter V depicting the Prophet Amos, miniature from the Bible of Souvigny, 12th cent.
Newsletter: September 18, 2019

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News from Seminarian David Knox, Kuni runs Chicago Half Marathon to support Food Pantry,  Wedding Congratulations,  Diocesan Convention Nominations Committee news and more … 

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's September 15, 2019 sermon



PictureOther Sheep, woodcut, Grant Harvey
Newsletter: September 11, 2019

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From the Rector: Organist Emeritus,  New season for Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings, COA participating in Open House Chicago  and more … 

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's September 8, 2019 sermon (8am)

Read The Very Rev. Joy Rogers' September 8 sermon (9am & 11am)

Picture‘I have set before you life and death,’ from the Passover Haggada, ca. 1350, pigment, gold and copper on calf skin, The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Newsletter: September 4, 2019

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From the Rector: Wheeler Hall Community Conversations on Sunday,  Nashotah House seminarian David Knox,  Food Pantry this Saturday, September 7th  and more … 

The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's September 1, 2019 sermon



Picture15th century Ascension fresco from Crkva svete Marije (Chapel of St Mary) in Oprtalj, Croatia. Photo by C. and J. Peterson, August 2019
Newsletter: August 28, 2019

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From the Rector: Welcome, Pipe Organ News in August, World Day of Prayer for Creation  and more … 

The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's August 25th sermon

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Newsletter: August 21, 2019

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From the Rector: The pipe organ: David Schrader Michaelmas recital, a few Assumption pictures, Church of the Ascension in The New York Times  and more … 

The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's August 18th sermon

​The Rev. Jacqueline Cameron's August 15th sermon


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Newsletter: August 14, 2019

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From the Wardens: News of the Bishop Search Committee Listening Session, St. Mary the Virgin 7pm Mass and Reception  and more … 

The Rt. Rev. Daniel Martins' August 11 sermon


PictureMoth, etching, British Artist Rosie McLay
Newsletter: August 7, 2019

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From the Rector: The Presiding Bishop, St. Mary the Virgin, Bishop Search Committee Listening Sessions and more … 
 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's August 4th sermon​


PictureKing Solomon asks God for wisdom, engraving, Gustav Dore, 1866
Newsletter: July 31, 2019

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From the Rector: The Bishop Search and Our Diocese, Feast of St. Mary the Virgin, a thank you to the Order of St. Anne and more … 
 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's July 28th sermon​


PictureSt. Anna with Panagia
Newsletter: July 24, 2019

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From the Rector: Family, Patronal Feast for the Order of St. Anne, Ascension Connections Picnic Reminder and more … 
 
The Rev. Gary Lawler's July 21, 2019 sermon ​


PictureChrist in the home of Mary and Martha, Iberian, 19th c.
Newsletter: July 17, 2019

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From the Rector: Got religion?, Patronal Feast for the Order of St. Anne, Ascension Connections Picnic scheduled  and more … 
 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's July 14, 2019 sermon ​


PictureThe Good Samaritan, 1890, Vincent Van Gogh, after Eugene Delacroix
Newsletter: July 10, 2019

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From the Rector: The parking (p)lot, Phishing Alert, 'Spiritual Care Visitor Training' at BAH, Ascension Connections picnic planning  and more … 
 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's July 7, 2019 sermon ​


PictureThe wolf and the lamb, Antonio Frasconi, woodcut in black ink on goyu paper, 1964
Newsletter: July 3, 2019

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Food Pantry Report, Summer Flower Fund, Holiday Week Alerts, Ascension connections picnic planning and more … 
 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's June 30 sermon ​


PictureThe offering of Elijah, etching, Marc Chagall, 1956
Newsletter: June 26, 2019

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From the Rector: The PRIDE Issue, Please call me Claire, Some Personal Thoughts During Pride Month from Fr. Petite and more … 
 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Corpus Christi sermon ​


PicturePriest carrying Host in monstrance, French Manuscript, The Morgan Library and Museum
Newsletter: June 19, 2019

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From the Rector: Corpus Christi, Ascension Choir ending season with a bang: Igor Stravinsky Mass and more … 
 
The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's Trinity Sunday sermon ​


PictureThe Trinity, Taddeo Crivelli, Italian, tempera and gold on parchment
Newsletter: June 12, 2019

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From the Rector: Evaluation Time, Thanks to Marlea Edinger for LUMA tour, Celebrating the new ministry of Fr. Copeland Johnston and more … 
 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Pentecost Sermon ​


PictureDetail from The Ascension's Pentecost window
Newsletter: June 5, 2019

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From the Rector: 'Catholic', Your Last Chance to Tour LUMA, North Deanery News, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings and more … 

The Rev. Dr. Sam Portaro's  Ascension Day sermon 
The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Easter 7 Sermon ​


PictureDetail from La Prière Sacerdotale (The high priestly Prayer) Eugène Burnand, 1900-1901
Newsletter: May 29, 2019

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From the Rector: Praying, more or less, continued …,  Ascension Thursday Mass and Reception, Ascension Connections Tours LUMA exhibits, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings and more ... 

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PictureThe Agnus Dei mosaic in the center of Ascension's high altar
Newsletter: May 22, 2019

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From the Rector: Praying, more or less, Society of Mary renewal gathering, Ascension Connections, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings and more ... 
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Read the Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Easter 5 Sermon here

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PictureIlluminated Manuscript, Italy c.1500, British Library
Newsletter: May 15, 2019

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From the Rector: On our knees - or not, The Revival of the Society of Mary, Organ Campaign News, The Cycle of Life, and more ... 
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Read The Rev. Anna Broadbent's sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

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PictureHoly Trinity, fresco St. Sabina Basilica, Rome
Newsletter: May 8, 2019

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Organ Capital Campaign, Letter from the Wardens,
​From the Rector: Ascension Day info and more ... 
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PictureConversion of St. Paul, William Blake
Newsletter: May 1, 2019

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From the Rector: Mary Rising, Music for May Crowning, Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings and more ... 
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Read The Very Rev. Joy Rogers' Good Friday Sermon
Read The Rev. Ben Adams' Easter 2C Sermon


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PictureAgnus Dei, José Campeche, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
Newsletter: April 24, 2019

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Welcome The Rev. Ben Adams, Solemn Paschal Vespers, Clergy Scheduling, 
and more …
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Sermons from
Palm Sunday 2019
Maundy Thursday 2019
Great Vigil of Easter 2019
Easter Day 2019 ​



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Newsletter: April 17, 2019

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The Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Baptism at the Easter Vigil
RIP Ray Patrick and Thomas Holden
and more …
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Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Palm Sunday Sermon ​


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Newsletter: April 10, 2019

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 April 10th Dinner & Lenten Program
The Holy Week and Easter Schedule
April 13th Ascension Connections
and more …

Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's Lent 5C Sermon 

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PictureChrist: anointed by Woman
Newsletter: April 3, 2019

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 April 3rd Dinner & Lenten Program
The Holy Week and Easter Schedule
April 13th Ascension Connections
April 10th Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings
and more …

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Lent 4 Laetare Sermon 

​Read a fuller schedule and description of our Lenten Opportunities


PictureIllustration by The Rev. Cara Hochhalter
Newsletter: March 27, 2019

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March 27 Dinner & Lenten Program
The Rev. Dr. Mark McIntosh receives Living Tradition award
Benjamin Rivera conducts William Ferris Chorale "Deliver Our Souls"
and more … 

​Read The Rev. Anna Broadbent's March 24th Sermon
Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Annunciation Sermon

​Read a fuller schedule and description of our Lenten Opportunities


PictureAscension's Eleventh Station
Newsletter: March 20, 2019

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March 20 Dinner & Lenten Program
March 25 Feast of the Annunciation and fellowship
The Pinnacle of the High Altar repair
and more …

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Read The Very Raymond Patrick Raymond's March 17th Sermon

Read a fuller schedule and description of our Lenten Opportunities

PictureMarc Chagall, Abraham and Sarah
Newsletter: March 13, 2019

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Wednesday Evening Lenten Series
Ascension Connections March/April 2019
Recent Sermons
and more …

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's March 6th sermon
Read The Rt. Rev. Daniel Martin's March 10th sermon
Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's March 6th Sermon

Read a fuller schedule and description of our Lenten Opportunities


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Newsletter: March 6, 2019

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Ash Wednesday Schedule
Ascension Welcomes The Rt. Rev. Daniel Martins on March 10
Lenten Opportunities
and more …

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's March 3rd sermon
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Newsletter: February 27, 2019

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Ash Wednesday Schedule
Letter from the Junior Warden
Nursery care resumes on March 3rd
and more …

​Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's Feb. 24th sermon
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Newsletter: February 20, 2019

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We're back in the church on Sunday, February 24th!
The Ascension Nursery
Bishop Anderson House Benefit tickets
and more …

​Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Feb. 17th sermon
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Special Edition: February 14, 2019 

​Announcement from Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee
Farewell to Fr. Richard Daly and Diana

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Newsletter: February 13, 2019 

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​Sanctuary Lamp Restoration
Absalom Jones
Thank you from Ascension Connections
and more …

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's February 10, 2019 sermon


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Newsletter: February 6, 2019 

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​Ascension Connections
Sanctuary Restoration Update
​Black History Month
and more …

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's February 3, 2019 sermon


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Newsletter: January 30, 2019 

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​Food Pantry Ministry
Annual Meeting Vestry Elections
Tuckpointing progress
Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings
and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's January 27, 2019 sermon




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Newsletter: January 23, 2019 

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​Annual Meeting
Altar Mishap
Women Clergy
and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's January 20, 2019 sermon
Click here to read the Parish Annual Report


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Newsletter: January 16, 2019 

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​Construction Zone: Plan B
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorations
Chicago AGO at the Ascension
and more ...




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Newsletter: January 9, 2019 

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​Annual Meeting Prep
A Flower Guild Invitation
​An Epiphany memory from parishioner Mary Jane Kowalski
and more ...

Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Epiphany sermon 


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Newsletter: January 2, 2019 

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​The Epiphany Schedule
Ascension Connections go to LUMA
Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings
and more ...

Read the Rev. Gary Lawler's Christmas 1 sermon


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Newsletter: December 26, 2018

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​A Christmas Thank You
The Rev. Anna Broadbent Ordination
Welcome to Fr. Isaac Bonney
and more ...

Read The Rev.  Patrick Raymond's Christmas Day Sermon here

Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's Christmas Eve Sermon here

Read The Rev. Robert Petite's Advent IV Sermon here
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​Read The Rev. Anna Broadbent's Advent II Sermon here


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Newsletter: December 19, 2018

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Christmas Schedule
​Blue Christmas
Notes on Dec. 16th Conversations
Holiday Office Hours

Read The Rev.  Patrick Raymond's Advent 3 Sermon here


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Newsletter: December 12, 2018

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Conversations regarding the ministry of ordained women at Ascension
Advent Greens and Christmas Flowers
The Ordination of Deacon Anna Broadbent


PictureThe nearby Loyola Museum of Art is once again offering it's Art and Faith of the Crèche exhibit through January 12, 2019.
Newsletter: December 5, 2018

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Art and Faith of the Creche
Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings
Today at Ascension


PictureCreation of the World and Expulsion from Paradise, tempera and gold on wood, Giovanni di Paolo, 1445.
Newsletter: November 28, 2018

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Benjamin Rivera Conducts Ferris Chorale
Stewardship Reminder
Sharing Lunch, Sharing Blessings
Last Sunday's Sermon
Ascension Book Group, Dec. 2
The Rosary
Today at Ascension

View Fr. Lawler's sermon from Sunday, Nov. 25.


PictureWe have been asked to share an upcoming opportunity for pilgrimage to the Holy Land with our Bishop, the Right Reverend Jeffrey Lee and our Cathedral Dean, the Very Reverend Dominic Barrington.
Newsletter: November 21, 2018

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Community Thanksgiving Meal
Stewardship Reminder
Recently found at Ascension
2019 Holy Land Pilgrimage, anyone?

View Fr. Petite's sermon from Sunday, November 18. 

PictureJoin us in congratulations and prayers for Alison "Allie" Metcalf and Jackson "Jack" McLarty, joined in Holy Matrimony -- complete with bagpipes -- here at Ascension this past Saturday, November 10.
Newsletter: November 14, 2018

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Financial Stewardship Updates
Work Day Thank You
2019 Holy Land Pilgrimage, anyone?
Help us by using your Facebook Posts
Ascension Book Group: November

View Fr. Raymond's sermon, Rich? Or Poor? from Sunday, November 11. 

"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."

Church of the Ascension
1133 N La Salle Dr.
Chicago, IL 60610-2601
Phone: 312-664-1271
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​7:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, via Zoom
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