Newsletter for October 3

In this week's newsletter: a poem to commemorate St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of the animals, which we'll be celebrating immediately following the 11 a.m. service. Also: Updates on upcoming changes for our online worshippers and the move from Zoom to Local Live for our streaming services.

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If the newsletter does not display in your browser below, use this link to read the weekly email from the Ascension parish office, usually sent out each Friday morning. Please write to info@ascensionnyc.org if you would like to be added to the email distribution list.

Sunday’s 11 a.m. service will take place in the church. But you can still follow the service online or by phone, if you are unable to join us in person:

  • To join the service via Zoom: ascensionnyc.org/sunday
  • To dial in via phone: 929-205-6099; when prompted, enter the meeting ID:
    322 793 633#

Use this link for the Sunday bulletin, which contains the order of service and the text of the hymns.

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