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 The Presentation in the Temple
Studio of Quentin Matsys, c 1510-1520.
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The 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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From the Interim Rector; Annual Meeting Notice; and more ...
John 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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From the Curate; Annual Meeting Notice; January Young Adult Gathering; and more ...
Star 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;
and more ...
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From the Interim Rector; Food Pantry, January 7; Feasts of The Epiphany and The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ;
and more ...
Detail: 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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From the Curate; Bishop Anderson House invitation; Upcoming Events; and more ...
The 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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From the Interim Rector; Christmas Eve and Day schedules; RefugeeOne Giving Tree; and more ...
The 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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From the Curate; Christmas Eve and Day schedules; RefugeeOne Giving Tree; Update from the Rector Search Committee; and more ...
The 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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'From the Curate; L & C Thank You; Dec 10 Advent Quiet Day RSVP; Dec. 3 is Food Pantry; and more ...
Christ'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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From the Interim Rector; Nov 20 Community Thanksgiving Take-out Dinner; Nov 27 Save the Date for Advent Lessons & Carols; and more ...
James 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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From the Wardens; Preparing for our Final Journey; Anglo-Catholic Conversations;
Advent Formation Opportunities; and more ...
Image: 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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From the Curate: The Saints with Big Shoes; Anglo-Catholic Conversations;
Advent Formation Opportunities; News from the Rector Search Committee; and more ...
Illuminated 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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All Saints and All Souls Day; Two New Christian Ed Opportunities; and more ...
Church 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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From the Curate; All Saints and All Souls Day; Open House Chicago Thank You;
Two New Christian Ed Opportunities; and more ...
The 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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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 ...
Jesus 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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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 ...
Archangel 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 ...
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From the Interim Rector: St. Michael and All Angels; Blessing of Animals; Chicago Marathon Hospitality;
Open House Chicago; and more ...
James 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 ...
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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 ...
Parable 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 ...
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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 ...
Parable 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 ...
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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 ...
Orthodox 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 ...
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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 ...
Invitation 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 ...
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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 ...
Icon: 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 ...
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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 ...
The 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
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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
The 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 ...
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Aug. 3rd & 10th Submission Deadline; Theodore (Ted) Dudley Saunders, Jr. Requiem; Food Pantry moved to August 13; and more ...
(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 ...
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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 ...
Christ 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 ...
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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 ...
The 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 ...
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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 ...
"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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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 ...
Foxes 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 ...
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Requiescat in pace Michael Paul Clark, Sr.; Remembering Ricardo Avila; Celebrating Pride;
You're Invited; and more ...
Letter "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.
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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.
The Trinity, Andrei Rublev
Newsletter: June 8, 2022
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Trinity Sunday; Fr. Robert Petite's 50th Anniversary of Ordination; and more ...
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Trinity Sunday; Fr. Robert Petite's 50th Anniversary of Ordination; and more ...
Pentecost 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 ...
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The Day of Pentecost; Last Choral Evensong of the choir season; and more ...
Altarpiece 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 ...
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The Feast of the Ascension; From the Curate: Pray, Beloved; News from the Society of Mary; and more ...
Illuminated "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 ...
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Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension; RIP Jim Berger; and more ...
Image: 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 and more ...
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Letter from Interim Rector, Fr. Thomas Heard; Acolyte Training Opportunities; Calling all Photographers;
Food Pantry, May 7th; and more and more ...
Crown, 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.
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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.
Doubting 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.
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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.
Resurrection 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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Holy Week, Easter Vigil and Easter Day schedule; From the Search Committee; and more ...
Jesus 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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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.
Parable 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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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.
Bartolomé 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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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.
The 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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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.
Mosaic 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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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.
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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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.
Transfiguration, 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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Rector's last Sunday; Wardens' notes, Ash Weds & Lent, Atonement headline, and more ...
Mission 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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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.
Image: 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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... 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.
The 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.
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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.
Gottlieb, 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.
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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.
Wedding 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.
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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.
Baptism 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
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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
The 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.
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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.
The 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.
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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.
The 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.
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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.
John 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.
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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.
St. 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.
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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.
Detail 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.
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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.
Entry 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.
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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.
Saint 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.
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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.
All 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Moses 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Christ 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.
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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.
Ascension'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.
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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.
Christ 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.
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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.
Initial 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.
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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.
Moses 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.
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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.
The 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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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.
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.
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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.
Jesus 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Christ 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.
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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.
Last 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.
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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.
The 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Christ 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
The 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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Just the Basics Summer Edition PLUS ... the Senior Warden's new grandchild
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 …
Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost here.
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Solemn High Mass! A Curate? Flowers (You!), a Wedding, and more …
Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost here.
Feeding 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 …
Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost here.
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Confessions; Verger's Notes; High Rise; AA room; 'Local' Art; a Wedding and more …
Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost here.
The 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 …
Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost here.
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Taking attendance; 125 W Maple high rise; Fr. George cut the cake! and more …
Read Fr. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost here.
Christ 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 …
Read Fr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost here.
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Farewell Fr. Arceneaux, Priesthood Vocation(s), Food Pantry, Artwork Notes, and more …
Read Fr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost here.
Raising 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 …
Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
Worship, Worship Ministers, Worship Notes ('9AM at 10AM; chalice), PRIDE Coffee Hour; and more …
Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost here.
Christ 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 …
Read the Rev. George Arceneaux's sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
Rembrandt; Jim Lenz; Louise Erdrich; Ken Kelling; Guild of All Souls; Qigong; and more …
Read the Rev. George Arceneaux's sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost here.
Wheat 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 …
Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Feast of Corpus Christi here.
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In other news' - masks off (or not); Luminous Mysteries, party pics!; Bishop-elect Clark; and more …
Read the Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Feast of Corpus Christi here.
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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Singing for Corpus Christi! Registration … No! and Yes! A word from Seminarian Bonnie Scott and more …
Detail: 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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Updated pandemic guidance, Trinity and Corpus Christi, The Music Cure! and more ...
Detail from Ascension's Pentecost window
Newsletter: May 19, 2021
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Fr. Arceneaux's Adieu; Easing Pandemic Restrictions; Hoosier Confirmations; and more ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter here.
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Fr. Arceneaux's Adieu; Easing Pandemic Restrictions; Hoosier Confirmations; and more ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter here.
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 ...
Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter here.
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Ascension Day Perspectives, Pandemic Updates Coming Soon and more ...
Read The Rev. Dr. Robert Petite's sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter here.
Jesus 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 ...
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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
In-person Mass for the Feast of the Ascension and more ...
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.
Detail 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 ...
Read Father Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
May 2nd Crowning of Mary & Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, The Society of Mary, Notes from Deacon Meghan Murphy-Gill and more ...
Read Father Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter here.
Dopo 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 ...
Read Father Raymond's homily for Wednesday in Easter 2 here.
Read Father Raymond's sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
Charley Taylor 4/21 Requiem, LGBTQ+ (?) conversation Thurs at 7, and more ...
Read Father Raymond's homily for Wednesday in Easter 2 here.
Read Father Raymond's sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter here.
Christ 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 ...
Read Seminarian Bonnie Scott's sermon for The Second Sunday of Easter here.
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LGBTQ+ (?); Charley Taylor 4/21 Requiem, 4/17 Vestry meeting, and more ...
Read Seminarian Bonnie Scott's sermon for The Second Sunday of Easter here.
Doubting 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 ...
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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
Highs and Lows, David Knox ordination photos and note, Holy Week & Easter sermons, and more ...
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.
Resurrection 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 ...
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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
'Navigating Holy Week & Easter; Stained Glass from St .Mark's; Preparing for Death & Dying, and more ...
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.
Triumphal 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?
and more ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent here.
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Annunciation; New pandemic guidance, Prof. Edward Minieka/NYT; PRIDE, anyone?
and more ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent here.
Wheat 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 ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent here.
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Registering for Holy Week and Easter; Ethel Martin requiem; Create TODAY at Noon; and more ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent here.
Feeding 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 ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
Neighbors, Fr. Portaro, Daylight Saving Time, Lenten Programs, St. John the Evangelist mission, and more ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent here.
Christ 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 ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent here.
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Ordinations; The Pusey Chalice; Lenten Programs; YouTube reminder, and more ...
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent here.
Jesus 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.
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the First Sunday in Lent here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Read The Rev. Patrick Raymond's sermon for the First Sunday in Lent here.
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.
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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.
Transfiguration 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.
Read the Rector's sermon for The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
Reopening this Sunday; Please take note(s)!; Ash Wednesday; Technology; and more ...
Read the Rector's sermon for the Feast of the Presentation here.
Read the Rector's sermon for The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany here.
From 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.
Read the Rector's sermon for The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Read the Rector's sermon for The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany here.
Christ 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.
Read Deacon George Arceneaux's sermon for The Third Sunday after the Epiphany here.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Read Deacon George Arceneaux's sermon for The Third Sunday after the Epiphany here.
Call 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 ..
Read The Rector's Sermon for The Second Sunday after the Epiphany here.
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Annual Meeting prep! Two kinds of sermons; Owen Raymond; Amanda Gorman; and more ..
Read The Rector's Sermon for The Second Sunday after the Epiphany here.
Nathanael 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
The 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.
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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.
The 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Mystical Nativity, Sandro Boticelli, ca. 1500, National Gallery, London
Newsletter: December 23, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
detail from the 1925 Annunciation window at Church of the Ascension
Newsletter: December 16, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
John 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
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.
St. 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.
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here.
Lessons & Carols, Joan of Arc, New Technology, Outreach Invitation,
and more ...
Read The Very Rev. Patrick Raymond's Advent I sermon here.
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Newsletter: November 25, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. Together! Thanksgiving; church giving, a poem, and more ... Read Deacon George Arceneaux's November 22nd sermon here. Newsletter: November 18, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. In-Person Masses Suspended, Connecting for the Holidays, Mintel Archive, Joey Keegin, and more ... Read the Rector's November 15, 2020 sermon here. Newsletter: November 11, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. Voting for Bishops, More Attendance Cautions, The 'Other Convention,' and more ... Read the sermon by Seminarian Bonnie Scott for Sunday, November 8, 2020 here. Newsletter: November 4, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. 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 Newsletter: October 28, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. 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. Newsletter: October 21, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. 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. Newsletter: October 14, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. Community Thanksgiving meal? Hosting coffee hour? Saturday Vestry; and more... The Rector's sermon for October 11, 2020, may be viewed by clicking here. 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
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. 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. The Rector's message at the October 3 requiem mass for John Mulcare may be read here. Newsletter: September 30, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. 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
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. 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
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. An abundance of caution, reservations and updates, personal altars, and more ... Newsletter: September 9, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. Reservations for the 9/13 In-Person Mass, Bishop Search, Banns of Marriage, Fr. Louis Schuyler and more ... Newsletter: September 2, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. Sept. 13th Expectations, Some Re-Opening Basics, Requiems scheduled for Sr. Barbara Louise & John Mulcare and more ... |
Fiddle leaf fig, watercolor, unknown artist
Parable of the Talents, Andrei Mironov, 2013
Ten Bridesmaids, by Jorge Cocco Santángelo
Communion of Saints, by Philippine artist Notitzki Tremonto
Emperor Tibirius 'Tribute Penny' early 1st Century C.E.
Peasant Wedding Dance, Pieter Brueghel II (Flemish, 1564-1637),
After Pieter Bruegel I (Flemish, ca. 1525-1569), The Walters Art Museum
Needlework on Church of the Ascension's Saint Michael Cope
The Red Vineyard, Van Gogh,
1888, Pushkin Museum
The weight of forgiveness, Sona Yeghizaryan, 2020
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Newsletter: August 26, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. Re-Opening September 13, Raymond Family Update, 125 W Maple question, and more ... 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). You may read that sermon here. |
Christ Carrying the Cross, Hieronymous Bosch
(or follower), ca. 1510, now in the
Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium
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Newsletter: August 19, 2020
Read the Church of the Ascension Newsletter here. Town Hall Meeting 8/23, A prayer for sleep, A mystery in the alley solved, and more ... 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 +
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 +
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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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"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."
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Sunday Worship Schedule
7:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, via Zoom 9:00 a.m.-In-person Sung Mass (with organ voluntaries and hymns ) 11:00 a.m. - Solemn High Mass (In-person and streamed on Facebook and YouTube) Full Schedule
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Our free parking lot is located on the northeast corner of La Salle Boulevard and Maple Street.
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