Faith: A Way of Knowing Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, This week the readings invite us to ponder faith. We often say, “have faith!” But what do we mean by faith? First off, faith is a grace, a gift from God, that makes it possible to gain some understanding of all that God has revealed […]
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Pastoral Associate’s Corner 9.25.2022
Too Comfortable? Written by: Dr. William O’Leary, Pastoral Associate for Youth Faith Formation The Church organizes the Sunday readings to each have a connection (the First and the Gospel & the Second with the other two). This Week’s First Reading warns us to be cautious of being too comfortable in a world where so many […]
Choosing Rest
Written by Amy Reinhardt “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew 11:28 What does it mean to rest? Many associate resting with being lazy. However, laziness is the unwillingness to utilize our energy. Rest is how we refresh ourselves and restore strength. Ongoing disinclination to […]
Realm + Ascension
What is Realm? Ascension has moved to a new kind of church record keeping solution called Realm®. It primarily serves the administrative needs of our staff, but it also offers some exciting opportunities to support the way you are involved in our Parish. Not only will this improve work life for our ministry staff, it […]
Pastor’s Corner 9.18.2022
Hearts Fully Committed Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The Gospel for this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time is often referred to as the “Story of the Dishonest Steward.” It might seem on the surface that the parable is advocating dishonesty in order to ensure one’s security. That is not at all what Jesus is […]
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Pastor’s Corner 9.11.2022
Forgiveness, Restoration, & Proper Order Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The readings for this weekend’s liturgy stress the merciful heart of God and describe, as best we can describe the attributes of God by analogy, the tender heart of God and his desire to forgive, restore and properly order His creation. In the reading […]
As The Family Goes
Written By Bobbie Jo Baier If you look around, it is obvious that strong marriages and family life seem to be deteriorating right in front of us. Pope John Paul II said, “As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” We all know that marriage […]
Ascension Foster & Adopt Ministry (AFAM): Answered Prayers
Written By Nora & Peter Sykes Where is God? Does it seem as though prayers are not being answered? Right here in our Parish, at Church of the Ascension, some prayers are being answered daily. This weekend we are celebrating the First Anniversary of the Ascension Foster & Adopt Ministry (AFAM). Under the umbrella of the […]
Pastor’s Corner 9.4.2022
Did Jesus Really Mean That? Jesus, in speaking to the crowds, makes what seems to our modern ears to be a very radical demand – “anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple” (Lk 14:33). Does Jesus really mean that we must not own anything and live in abject […]