SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010
5 PENTECOST
Father Picken's Farewell Sunday
10AM: HOLY EUCHARIST
THIS WEEK at ASCENSION
Monday, June 28th
Food Pantry Prep - for time please speak to Tiffany
Tuesday, June 29th
11:00am: Food Pantry
11:00am: Food Pantry
WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND ASCENSION?
This Sunday is Fr. Picken's last Sunday in the parish. He has been appointed to serve as Canon for Pastoral Care and Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, effective August 1. You may see him around the neighborhood, as he doesn't move for a few weeks.
Important Parish Mission Questionnaires. If you have not returned your survey, please do so ASAP. Please return it to Jason, Barbara or Karen.
Are you ready in case of an emergency? During Coffee Hour on July 11th, Kurt will give a special (brief) presentation on being prepared for disasters, whether natural or "man-made."
Volunteers are needed to take on various leadership roles for the Annual Kent Street Festival. Please speak to Stephen ASAP if you are interested.
The deadline for the Murder Mystery dinner at Riccardo's has been extended to July 11th.
Food Pantry Help Needed. Have a some free time to help serve the hungry? Help make sandwiches, shop or help distribute bags for our Food Pantry. Sign-up with Tiffany.
SUMMERTIME AT ASCENSION
July 4th: Independence Day Eucharist and Celebration at 10am
July 10th: Brooklyn Cyclone Game at 6pm (Tickets purchased in advance)
July 17-18th: Flea Market
Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: Noon-5pm.
Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: Noon-5pm.
July 30th: Choir of St. Andrew's, Fulham Fields, London in Concert at 7pm.
Cook-out in garden follows.
DURING THE INTERIM
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact one the Wardens who will be able to reach a member of the clergy from one of the neighboring Episcopal parishes. Messages on the parish office phone will be checked regularly and the weekly e-mail news will continue through the help of a member of the Vestry. Please welcome back Fr. Lin Garrenton, retired from the Diocese of Rochester, NY, who will be here in July. Welcome back Fr. Eastwood from London, England and welcome Fr. Sam Smith, of Episcopal Charities New York City, in August. The Wardens and Vestry will communicate shortly the results of their meeting with the Diocesan Deployment Officer.
Cook-out in garden follows.
DURING THE INTERIM
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact one the Wardens who will be able to reach a member of the clergy from one of the neighboring Episcopal parishes. Messages on the parish office phone will be checked regularly and the weekly e-mail news will continue through the help of a member of the Vestry. Please welcome back Fr. Lin Garrenton, retired from the Diocese of Rochester, NY, who will be here in July. Welcome back Fr. Eastwood from London, England and welcome Fr. Sam Smith, of Episcopal Charities New York City, in August. The Wardens and Vestry will communicate shortly the results of their meeting with the Diocesan Deployment Officer.
PLEASE PRAY FOR...
...the Church, including: Larry, our Bishop; for Katharine, the Presiding Bishop; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Boniface, Lindenhurst; and, in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: the Church of North India.
...the leaders of our nation and world, including: Barack, David and Michael; those in the armed forces, including: Mark, Jared, and Nicholas; and those in public service, including: Matthew, Ken and Ed.
..those suffering in body, mind or spirit, including: Ken, Christina, Edith, Anita, Jerry and Christine.
...in thanksgiving for the marriage of Anthony and Christina.
...those who have died, including Warren.
