Barbara Cawthorne Crafton is an Episcopal priest and author. She heads The Geranium Farm, an institute for the promotion of spiritual growth. The Farm publishes her Almost-Daily eMo, a meditation read online by tens of thousands worldwide via email and social media. She has served a number of churches, including historic Trinity Church, Wall Street, St. John’s-in-the-Village in Greenwich Village, St. Clement’s in Manhattan’s theatre
Ascension’s Social Concerns and Action Committee will be meeting next Sunday at 12:30 in the front meeting room of the rectory. The meeting is open to all who are interested in attending. House Eucharists – Be sure to sign up for one of the House Eucharists that will be held during Lent. The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the Parish hall.
FRANCK, MENDELSSOHN & BACH Cantabile (from Trois Pièces) César Franck (1822-1890) One of the twelve great organ pieces of Franck, this sweet, touching piece is very beautiful indeed. It begins with four rich chords on the foundation stops (fonds) of the Grand-Orgue division, with the principal melody of the piece hinted at in the pedal line. Then the melody officially starts – on a
At its January meeting the vestry: Heard Fr. Andrew report on the success of the preparations for the re-opening of the sanctuary on Christmas Eve 2010. Heard Fr. Andrew extend his special thanks to the four departing Vestry members, Mary Gaillard, Barbara Head, Steven Hubbard and Stanley Weinberg and to Warden John Grimes, for their service during their current terms of office. Heard Mtr.
What better way to start Lent than with two of Bach’s greatest large-scale works? At the Prelude (10:50 am) Fantasia & Fugue in C Minor Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) What a special piece this is! I have always loved this Fantasia very much and find it unique among his large organ works. For me, it has a very expressive, almost vocal manner about it.
Ascension’s Recovery Eucharist seeks to intentionally create a safe worship environment for helping those who have been either afflicted or affected by addiction to create a place for spiritual growth and development for those in search of healing and recovery. It is in the midst of our brokenness that we encounter God’s unconditional love which is manifested in God’s grace. We invite you to
As many of you know, we are hearing the first sounds of the new Manton Memorial Organ. Built by Pascal Quoirin of St. Didier, France, it is the first French-built organ ever installed in New York City, and will no doubt be one of the most significant organs of our time. During the Fall the organ was assembled here, the mechanisms all put together,
At the Prelude (10:50 am) ROUEN CATHEDRAL 1623 The organ music today represents what you would have heard in two of the great churches of France during the 17th century. First, the great gothic cathedral of Rouen. Hymne de l’Eglise: Exultet coelum Jehan Titelouze (1563-1633) For centuries, Rouen Cathedral was a center of music in France. It was famous for its boy choir which
Please join us on Sunday, March 6th, for our traditional Pancake Celebration in preparation for our Lenten season. The celebration will begin immediately after our 11:00 am service and be filled with plenty of fun, food and spirit of Mardi Gras. A sign up sheet is in the Parish Hall for those who are inspired to bring coffee cake, cookies or other Mardi Gras
On Saturday, March 5th, we will be celebrating the life of our friend and colleague, bass Walter Richardson. Walter, who sang with our choir and Voices of Ascension for many years, passed away on October 10th after a long illness. We will have a memorial service with music at 5p.m. in the Church and a pot luck reception in the Parish Hall afterward for