Moni – Christmas Is in the Air

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Daily Readings for Advent – Joy to the World

Joy to the World: Daily Readings for Advent, by John Piper.
Don't let Christmas sneak up on you this year. Prepare your heart and take joy in the spiritual journey that leads you to that holy day! Sign up at Information Table.

ASCENSION GIFT CARD FUND RAISER Just in time for Christmas!  Buy a gift card at face value or for your own use & 2%-3% of the cards value is donated to the Ascension. The more cards you buy the more the church benefits. 
Order forms are available at the Information Table or emailed on request. 
Orders must be submitted by Sunday, November 27th.  Cards available for pick up Sundays, December 8th & 15th.

NOTICES

ORDER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AWARDED TO BILL AND EVELYN HULLAH!
The order recognizes and honours those members of the laity in the Diocese who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their volunteer ministry. Bill and Evelyn will be receiving their award from Bishop Andrew on New Year’s Day, at his Levee on January 1, at St. James Cathedral.
More information to follow.

 THANK YOU - Christmas Décor of Toronto and Paul Gaspar for lighting our Church this Christmas.  LED lights are used, they glow brilliantly, use less energy.

DECEMBER FOOD BANK FOCUS - Warm Cereals

FAITHWORKS 2024 - FaithWorks is the annual appeal of the Diocese helping to feed, shelter, nurture and befriend over 30,000 people in our community and around the world.  Donations can be made payable to Church of Ascension marked Faithworks 

NORMAL OFFICE HOURS RESUME Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 am – 1 pm & Wednesdays & Fridays: 10 am – 1 pm. Closed Mondays.

THE BACK DOOR (Seneca Hill Entrance) of the church is open for Sunday worship.

THOMPSON HOUSE SERVICE – Residence of Thompson House will hold their monthly service at the Ascension on Thursday, October 17th, 11 am – 11:45 am. All welcome to join.

FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR in memory of a loved one. – Sign the flower chart in the Red Book & contact the Office. $30 donation requested.

HELP KEEP THE AUMBRY CANDLE LIT – Donations in memory of a loved one welcomed. $10. Contact the Office or speak with Carol Hamilton.

 2025 CANADIAN CHURCH CALENDAR $10 EACH – Please contact the Church Office to order one: 416-444-8881 OR ascension@ca.inter.net.

PRAISE CHORUS PRACTICE - Sundays after the 10:30 am service. Speak with Rev. Chris. All welcome.

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN - a community outreach to senior women living with grief. Lead by Rose Marie Threndyle, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month 10:30 am – 12:30 p.m. 

INVITE WELCOME AND CONNECT: Stories & Tools to Transform Your Church by Mary Parmer - Copies are available at the information table for 2 week loan.

DID YOU KNOW? When you make a gift of stocks or mutual funds to the Ascension, you are making a larger gift than if you had sold the securities yourself and donated the resulting money to a charitable organization. Contact the Church Office for more information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 

WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE ASCENSION

• Pre-Authorized Remittance. Three reasons to consider PAR:
1) Eliminates the cost of offertory envelopes;
2) Offerings are still received due to absences or during times inclement weather
3) Reduces the task of weekly count

• Donating Stocks or Mutual Funds?
Contact the Church Office for more information

• Rector's Appeal
Help defray the cost to retile our parish hall, kitchen & chapel of over $45,000.

Donations to date @$14,000. Thank you for your support.

Continue to pray for all who are experiencing burnout, depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

Holy Spirit, guide people in their new realities and provide mental health care to those in need.  Allow struggling people to give themselves permission to find help. Prompt worn-out parents to speak words of kindness and encouragement to their children. Help children and youth find creative ways to talk with loved ones about their fears and anxieties. Be very present to those who are still isolated from life-giving community.  Amen. (World Vision)

Welcome to Café 65!

Café 65 is a special place for seniors in Don Mills to have lunch together, create new friendships, make new contacts and become more informed about what is happening in our community.
Lunch and light entertainment is offered, with opportunities for conversation and activities focusing on topics of interest to seniors. Your preference in activities (such as games, video presentations, speakers on health matters) will help us shape our program!

We invite you to spread the word and bring your friends along!

Church of the Ascension
33 Overland Drive, Toronto, Ontario M3C 2C3
Reservations preferred but come if you can 416-444-8881

Ongoing Christian fellowship in a relaxed and friendly setting...
Donations to support our program development are gratefully accepted.
Please make cheque payable to “Church of the Ascension”, marked “Café 65”.

BAPTISM & REAFFIRMATION OF BAPTISMAL VOWS, CONFIRMATION & ADULT FORMATION


Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing in our relationship with God, ourselves, others, and all creation. Every experience in our lives can provide us with the opportunity to express our faith; the challenge we face is recognizing these opportunities and learning ways to live a sometimes countercultural life in a secular world. Fr. Nick will be offering sessions for children and adults.  If you are interested for yourself or a child, please sign up at the information table or contact Fr. Nick directly. 

LECTIONARY READINGS

Warner Hart co-ordinator of our Thursday Morning Bible Study Group is making available to the congregation the same lectionary guide he uses on Thursday morning. Lectionary notes will be available the Sunday before the scheduled readings in both hard copy and via email. If you are interested in receiving an emailed copy, please contact the Church Office.