Sermon – Last Sunday after Epiphany

O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Music – Hymns & Anthem for February 14

This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Last Sunday after Epiphany, February 14, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.

  1. Hymn #129 Christ upon the mountain peak (Mowsley)
  2. Anthem – O, for a closer walk – Charles Villiers Stanford
  3. Hymn #123 – Alleluia, song of gladness (Tibi, Christe, splendor Patris)
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Sermon – Epiphany V

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Music – Hymns & Anthem for February 7

This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 7, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.

  1. Hymn #443 – From God Christ’s deity came forth (Salem Harbor)
  2. Anthem – The Omnipotence – Franz Schubert
  3. Hymn #493 – O for a thousand tongues to sing (Azmon)
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Newsletter and Order of Service for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

This week: the rector reflects on the recent feast of Brigid of Kildare (c. 451 – 525), abbess, foundress of several monasteries (possibly even made a bishop?), and one of the patron saints of Ireland, as well as the patron of midwives, babies, holy wells, blacksmiths, chickens, milkmaids, poets and domestic animals. Join us for the Sunday service at 11am via Zoom, after which friend of the parish Dr. Clay Williams will walk us through COVID-19 vaccines: how they work, the variety that will be in use, and the ethical issues related to distribution and vaccination of the public.

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Sermon – Epiphany IV

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Music – Hymns & Anthem for January 31

This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, January 31, 2021, which took place online via Zoom.

  1. Hymn #429 I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath – Old 113th
  2. Anthem – O Sing Joyfully, by Adrian Batten
  3. Hymn #688 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God – Ein feste Burg
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Sermon – Epiphany III

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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