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OCTOBER 2016
Church of the Ascension13216 Detroit Avenue • Lakewood, OH 44107 • www.ascension-lakewood.org
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On November 13th we will have a visit from Bishop Mark Hollingsworth. He will preside at the 10:30am Eucharist (no 8 am service that day) and meet members of the vestry. The bishop visits each parish in the diocese as our chief priest and pastor. He visits with us to find out firsthand about the state of our parish.
During the worship service the bishop baptizes people into the Body of Christ, the Church. He also lays his hands and prays over those presenting themselves for confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation.
The bishop is a visible sign of the catholicity or universality of the Church as the Body of Christ. Therefore, when the bishop is visiting a parish, it is appropriate to celebrate sacraments and rituals that emphasize our interconnectedness as members of the one Body of Christ. This is the opportune time to be baptized and/or confirmed. It is also a time for those confirmed by a bishop in another tradition to be received into the fellowship of this Communion or for adults who have been confirmed in the Episcopal Church to recommit themselves to Christ as participants in God’s mission in the world.
It is very important for our growth spiritually as a parish and for acknowledgment of that growth that all adults have been officially recognized as adult members of the Episcopal Church. If you are interested in learning more about these things or presenting for baptism, confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation please call or email me at 216-577-4623 or [email protected] immediately so we can have a conversation and/or make necessary preparations.
Holy Eucharist – Sunday 8:00am and 10:30amThere will not be a 8:00 am service on October 16th.
Inside this IssueMessage from Fr. Vincent ................... 1Safeguarding Children Training .......... 2Thanksgiving Meal ............................. 3The Shawl Ministry ............................ 3Community Meal ............................... 3Afternoon Guild.................................. 4Adult Formation ................................. 4Taizé Prayer Service ............................ 4United Thank Offering ........................ 5Book Club ........................................... 5Calendar ............................................. 6Yard and Garden Clean-Up ................. 7Bldg & Grounds meeting .................... 7Community Spaghetti Meal ............... 7Volunteers Needed ............................. 8Anniversaries and Birthdays ............... 8Hospitality Roster ............................... 9Dinner Nite Out .................................. 9Concerts at Ascension ....................... 10Bowling Event .................................. 11Lakewood Montessori School ........... 12
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From Rev. Vincent Black
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We will have a Safeguarding God's Children Training on Sunday November 20th at noon. This training is for all members of the church to ensure the safety of our children. Vestry members, volunteers, and those who minister with our children must attend this training unless you have already done so in the last three years. If you are unable to attend please email Father Vincent at [email protected]
The training will last until 2:30 pm and lunch will be served. The safety of our children is every parishioners responsibility. There will be a sign up sheet in the office for those who plan to attend. Thank You.
From Rev. Vincent Black
SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAINING
If you have not been baptized or confirmed in the Episcopal Church and are not planning to at this time, please email or call me so that I am more aware of your spiritual journey. As you priest it is very important that I know your spiritual story so that I am best equipped to pastor you as you continue to grow in your faith.
This will be the first time Bishop Hollingsworth will visit since I have been your priest. It is really essential that we have a full house and make sure we express to him our gratitude for all the support that Ascension is receiving from the diocese and from him. As many of you know I am officially serving at Ascension half time and on the bishop’s staff half time. However, this year the parish is contributing just under $10,000.00 of its own resources towards my salary. The remainder of the half of my salary for which Ascension is responsible is being supplemented by the diocese. By 2018 Ascension will need to be paying fully for half of my salary. We are moving in that direction in large part because the diocese has been so generous with this parish. It is very important that the bishop know how truly grateful we are to him and to the diocese for giving Ascension the opportunity to move toward sustainability.
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THE COMMUNITY MEAL THIS MONTH WILL BE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH.
SET UP AT 4 PM w DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM w SERVE MEAL AT 5:30 PM
WE CAN ALWAYS USE MORE HANDS TO HELP! LET MARGIE KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP OR BAKE CUPCAKES FOR THIS MEAL!
OUR DESSERT WILL BE: SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
Community Meal
Thanksgiving meal WE WILL BE SERVING A THANKSGIVING MEAL
AGAIN THIS YEAR ON THANKSGIVING. IT WILL BE SERVED FOLLOWING THE 10:30 SERVICE.
HELPERS ARE NEED FOR: SETTING UP, SERVING, OR CLEANING UP. WE ALSO NEED
VOLUNTEERS TO PREPARE A PIE FOR DESSERT.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OR ATTEND. THERE WILL BE SIGNUP SHEETS IN THE OFFICE.
The Shawl MinistrySHAWL MINISTRY WILL MEET
ON THE FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY AT 9:30 IN ASCENSION HALL.
DATES ARE OCTOBER 5TH AND 19TH.
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR MINISTRY.
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Afternoon GuildOUR OCTOBER MEETING IS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, AT NOON COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP.
CLEMENTINE'S RESTAURANT 8092 COLUMBIA RD., OLMSTED FALLS
CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TO SAY YOU ARE COMING. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
Adult FormationCHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR ADULTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE FALL. SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15-10AM IN ASCENSION HALL!
WE WILL CONTINUE USING THE BOOK EPISCOPAL QUESTIONS, EPISCOPAL ANSWERS.
PLEASE JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE AND DISCUSS OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND WHAT THAT MEANS!
Taizé Prayer ServiceJoin us for a new prayer service
at 7:30 pm on the last Tuesday of every month!
Next Service: October 25th
There will be no
Adult Formation on
October 16th
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Our monthly book club which will resume in September. We will be reading Short Stories by Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine.
BOOK CLUB
Choir NewsThe Choirs first Sunday back will be September 4th! If you would like to
try out for the choir, let Margie know!
Want to tell a friend about that terrific sermon you heard Sunday?
Or did you miss one? Just go to our web site!
Sermons delivered at the Church of the Ascension are available for listening or download from the web site:
http://ascension-lakewood.org.
In October we will meet in Ascension Hall Tuesday October 25th, from 6-7pm.
The book is Short Stories by Jesus, by Amy-Jill Levine. Come prepared to discuss the book, having read it of course. Books are available for $10.00 in the office
As a reminder, there is a Taizé service at 7:30 on the same evening so you might plan to attend both as your schedule permits.
BOOK CLUB
United Thank Offering
Through the United Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of giving thanks to God for all kinds of blessings received. UTO is entrusted to promote thank offerings, to receive the offerings, and to distribute the resulting funds to support mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church in the world. Grants are awarded annually from all of the money collected through the Spring and Fall Ingatherings. Every penny given is granted.
The Fall Ingathering of our thanks will happen on November 6.
And here goes another penny into the little blue box at my house. Perhaps another, since I’m well under the wire for the monthly Spires deadline!
Carol Culp, UTO parish custodian.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1
9 am - Yard & Garden Cleanup
28 am- Service
Adult Formation 9:15am-10am
10:30 am- Service
3 46:30 pm -
Buildings & Grounds Meeting
59:30 am - Shawl
Ministry (Ascension Hall)
6 7 8
98 am- Service
Adult Formation 9:15am-10am
10:30 am- Service
106 pm- Dinner
Nite Out (Papa Nicks restaurant)
11 1212 pm -
Afternoon Guild (Clementine's Restaurant)
135:30 pm -
Community Meal
14 15
1610:30 am- Service
12 pm - Lunch1 pm - Concert in
the Sanctuary2:30 pm - Dessert
17 18 199:30 am - Shawl
Ministry (Ascension Hall)
207 pm- Vestry
21 22
238 am- Service
Adult Formation 9:15am-10am
10:30 am- Service
245 pm- Community
Spaghetti Meal
256-7 pm-
Book Club
7:30 pm- Taizé Prayer Service
26 27
28 29
308 am- Service
Adult Formation 9:15am-10am
10:30 am- Service
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Halloween
October 2016
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Church of the Ascension is hosting another Community Meal, coordinated by Jonathan Gray.
On the 4th Monday of the month.
Community Spaghetti Meal
If you would like to help. Please let Margie know so we can pass the word on to Jonathan Gray.
All helpers should come at 4 pm. There will be a helpers sign in sheet, so we have a record of the numbers of helpers.
Yard and Garden Clean-UpOn the first Saturday of each month
during the Summer and Fall.
Next Yard and Garden Cleanup: Saturday, October 1st at 9:00 am
Contact Joyce Knapp with any questions.
Bldg & Grounds meeting Tuesday October 4th at 6:30pm.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM
MEAL SERVED AT 5:30 PM
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ANNIVERSARIES
October CelebrationsBIRTHDAYS
October 2nd: Frances RichardsonOctober 2nd: Charlie SpadaOctober 5th: Mary Ann DeibelOctober 7th: Kinzley GilliesOctober 13th: Teddie BlackOctober 16th: Robert Black October 22nd: Ray DittebrandOctober 25th: Jenny ChristOctober 29th: John O'Donnell
Did I miss your anniversary, birthday, or do I have the date wrong?Please let me know, so I can update our records!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
October 26th: Michael & Jenny Christ
ACOLYTES AND CHALICE BEARERS ARE NEEDED. THERE WILL BE A TRAINING SESSION IN OCTOBER.
PLEASE SEE GILL NEWLANDS.
> > >ADDITIONAL ADULTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
OR THE NURSERY ARE ALSO NEED, SIGN-UP SHEET IS IN ASCENSION HALL.
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October: Sunday School
HOSPITALITY ROSTER
WE WILL MEET ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, AT 6PM HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
PAPA NICKS RESTAURANT ON THE CORNER OF CLIFTON AND 116TH. (THERE IS PARKING BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.)
PLEASE SIGN THE SHEET IN THE OFFICE ANY QUESTIONS: CALL JUNE AT 816-7808
DINNER NITE OUT GROUP
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OCTOBER 16, 201612:00 p.m. - Lunch in Ascension Hall
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Concert in the Sanctuary2:30 p.m. - Dessert in Ascension Hall
A concert of unusual arrangements of hymn tunes.
A Recital by Linda & Friends: Linda Gardner, organ; Steve Ashby, alto saxophone;
Margie Hildebrandt, soprano; Jon Peterson, narrator
A concert of Broadway Show Tunes.
Piano & Broadway Tunes: Lauren Dockery, alto; Gwen Stembridge, Soprano;
Aaron Rutz, piano.
CONCERT AT ASCENSION
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ONLY MONTESSORI STAFF AND STUDENTS ARE TO BE IN THE UNDERCROFT AND
ADJOINING AREAS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
PLEASE RESPECT OUR MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND PROTECT THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN
BY STRICTLY ADHERING TO THIS POLICY.
SCHOOL HOURS:MONDAY - FRIDAY7:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
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