Weekly Newsletter – 26, 2019

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Collect of the Day O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Collect for Ascension Day Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen (, p. 226).

The Feast of the Christ The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is celebrated 40 said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up days after Day, marking the conclusion of Jesus’ towards heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from post resurrection appearances and his ascension into you into heaven, will heaven. This year Ascension Day will be celebrated on come in the same way May, 30th. as you saw him go into heaven’” (Acts 1: 6-11, Celebration of this holy day dates back at least to the late NRSV). fourth century, and scriptural references to Jesus’ ascension occur in both The Acts of the Apostles and the “So then the Lord Jesus, of Mark: after he had spoken to them, was taken up into “So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, heaven and sat down at is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to the right hand of God” Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or (Mark 16:19, NRSV). periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But Ascension of Christ you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come Benvenuto Tisi, “Il Garofalo” upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in 1510 - 1520 all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ The Ascension of Jesus When he had said this, as they were watching, he was is also professed in the lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he Apostles’ Creed and the : “He ascended into was going and they were gazing up towards heaven, heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father” (Book suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They of Common Prayer, pp.120, 358).

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The Feast of Celebrate with us! The Feast of Pentecost is June Easter & Pentecost

9th. All Souls’ will joyfully celebrate the birthday of All celebrations and/or events are held the Church. Please wear RED as we celebrate with at All Souls’ Episcopal Church music, prayer and our FANTASTIC brunch. We will unless otherwise noted take a “Church Family” picture on the front plaza. Invite friends!! June 2nd

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Stewardship Opportunities Holy Eucharist 8:00 am During this exiting time, as we begin a new chapter in Sung Eucharist 10:30 am our church’s history, we have numerous stewardship June 9th opportunities to donate your talents and time to our The Day of Pentecost / Whit Sunday Church Community: We are searching for a volunteer(s) to assist in the Parish office, one day Holy Eucharist 8:00 am during the week, for a few hours. Please talk to Fr. Sung Eucharist 10:30 am

Carr for details. June 16th – Flowers for the The First Sunday after Pentecost Please consider donating Altar Flowers in thanksgiving for a special Holy Eucharist 8:00 am occasion, a special person, or in remembrance of a loved one. Two Sung Eucharist 10:30 am arrangements are used on the main altar; after one is placed

in the Garden and you may take the other one home. An June 23rd acknowledgment of your contribution will be The Second Sunday after Pentecost placed in the Service Bulletin. The Donation of Holy Eucharist 8:00 am Flowers Calendar is located on the round table Sung Eucharist 10:30 am at the main entrance of the church. The cost is $75. Eggs Sunday!! Please bring boiled eggs for Feed My Sheep Program

Hospitality June 30th If your First Name begins with A – D, a reminder The Third Sunday after Pentecost that there is an opportunity for you to provide a Holy Eucharist 8:00 am much-needed food item for our hospitality next Sung Eucharist 10:30 am Sunday, June 2nd. Those members preferring to

donate cash are encouraged to continue to do so and give their cash gifts to Ms. Joyce the week Prayer List before their scheduled week, to allow her time to If you would like to add the name of a purchase any needed items. Thank you for your loved one, a place, an organization, an continuing support and participation. event, or a situation to the Prayer List, please email: [email protected] We Hold in Prayer † O God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity: Be present in your goodness with your servants, that their weakness may be banished and their strength restored; and that, their health being renewed, they may bless your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.†

For Healing: We pray for Baby Ailia, Bob, Bronwen, Carmela Dana, Daphne, Darryl, Dennis, Gary, Glen, Greg, Fr. Errol Harvey, Baby Hunter, Jim, Karen, Deacon Katon, Ken, Reverend Kleban, Lily, Malu, Nellie, Obie, Paul Gracy, Rafael, Ray, Richard, Rick, Rito, Rose, Santos, Sheila, Bishop Sturdie, Tania and Tony.

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