Month: May 2012

Christopher Houlihan begins six city tour of Vierne Symphonies
Events

Vierne Marathon with Christopher Houlihan

On Saturday, June 2, 3:00 and 7:30pm, organist Christopher Houlihan will perform in the first concert of the Vierne Marathon. Jump to the end of this section to see a video introduction by Mr. Houlihan who will perform all six Symphonies for organ on The Manton Memorial Organ built by Pascal Quoirin. Rising star of the American organ community, Christopher Houlihan will commemorate the

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One of two angels by Armstrong
Events

Theater Benefit for Outreach, 7pm, Wednesday May 30

What is so rare these days as a play with a cast of 15? That’s the size of the forces onstage for “Murder in the First” at 59E59 theaters. The play – “An engaging 1940’s –style melodrama” according to The New York Times – is inspired by the true story of the case that led to the closing of Alcatraz, the notorious prison in

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One of two angels by Armstrong
Events

Ascension Day Service May 20th, 11:00 am

Join us for our traditional name-day event when we will receive and confirm new members. This year our Ascension Day celebration takes on an additional dimension as Bishop Mark Sisk makes a farewell visit to The Church of the Ascension and consecrates the newly commissioned portrait of Father Andrew. Cake and champagne toasts will follow the service.

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