Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024. The readings for this day: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35.
Listen to the homily preached by parishioner Maurice Seaton on the Wednesday in Holy Week, March 27, 2024. The readings for this day: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32.
Listen to the homily preached by parishioner James Amodeo on the Tuesday in Holy Week, March 26, 2024. The readings for this day: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 71:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 12:20-36.
Listen to the homily preached by parishioner Isabel Spencer on the Monday in Holy Week, March 25, 2024. The readings for this day: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. The readings for this day: Mark 11:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:32-15:39.
Join us for our Holy Week observances on Palm Sunday; the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; the Easter Vigil; and Easter Sunday. Follow along on Jesus’ journey — from acclaimed prophet to enemy of the state and, ultimately, Risen Lord — through the ancient rhythms of Christian liturgy and sacred music.
From the rector: “It is always a gift to participate in these liturgies at this holiest time of our liturgical year. I feel as if we are a little band of pilgrims, trudging deeper into the story together, connecting it too with the joys and struggles of our lives and the suffering and wonder of our world. I hope you will join as much as you are able.” Included in this week’s newsletter is the full calendar of all Ascension’s Holy Week services. Please join us at whatever services you can as we move together from the streets to a table, from a garden to the cross, and from a tomb to joy.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 17, 2024. The readings for this day: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33.
The rector writes: “This Saturday, March 16 at 4 pm, we will screen the documentary film The Philadelphia 11, which tells the story of the first women ordained in the Episcopal Church on July 29, 1974. The film will be followed by a panel of women ordained in the fifty years since, one for each decade.” Join us! And Sunday is the last in Lent, which means next Sunday is the start of Holy Week! Check this week’s newsletter for the schedule of worship services.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 10, 2024. The readings for this day: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21.