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1: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.05.2013

Since the departure of Father Chris Brown on the 16th April 2013, Sunday services at St. Mary's have been conducted by Lay Ministers and RAF Chaplains.

2: ANSWER TO THE EMAIL ENQUIRY IN THE ISLANDER, - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.05.2013

I volunteered to answer your email with the approval of the two Church Wardens,

3: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.05.2013

After much hard work and publicity, the Ascension Day Fair has been and gone.

4: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.05.2013

Since the departure of Father Chris Brown, you might all be wondering what is happening with regards to a new priest for St. Mary's.

5: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.04.2013

The "suppertime" call rang out and Nathan and Grandpa took their places at the table.

6: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.04.2013

SERVICES IN ST.MARY’S IN APRIL , MAY, and JUNE

7: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.04.2013

In 1998 there appeared a small advertisement in the Church Times : Bishop John Ruston of St. Helena was seeking a priest for Ascension Island.

8: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.04.2013

Thanks to Alison Blunt and the young people who sang in our Easter Service at St. Mary’s.

9: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.03.2013

Last Sunday saw a good crowd at St. Mary’s for the start of Holy Week.

10: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.03.2013

Bishop Richard is making a good recovery and will be on Ascension Island in April.

11: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.03.2013

Many thanks to all who helped make our Mothering Sunday service special. The church was full; some having to sit outside.

12: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.03.2013

Join us this Sunday for our MOTHERING SUNDAY SERVICE.

13: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.02.2013

Congratulations to Mervyn Isaac who celebrated his fiftieth year on Ascension Island last week.

14: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.02.2013

On Monday, February 4th.,we started our new course of preparation for CONFIRMATION.

15: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 31.01.2013

This coming Sunday is a FAMILY SERVICE—music and address for younger folk. I am very grateful to Alison who will be playing the hymns. Everyone welcome!

16: ST. Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.01.2013

On Monday, February 4th.,we will start a new course of preparation for CONFIRMATION.

17: News From St Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.01.2013

A new course of Bible study commenced on Sunday last. For those interested in finding out more about St. John’s Gospel do join the group meeting at Dr. Bill’s house on Sunday evenings at 7-00pm..

18: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.01.2013

Many thanks to Alison Blunt who provided the music for a delightful evening around the Christmas tree at St. Mary’s on the first Sunday after Christmas.

19: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.12.2012

Our service of Nine Lessons and Carols takes place this Sunday at 10-30am.. The children will perform a short Nativity Play ;

20: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.12.2012

There was a good showing of enthusiastic children attending the rehearsal on Sunday last.

21: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.11.2012

This coming Sunday is Advent Sunday;

22: From St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.11.2012

This coming Sunday service will be a Festival Eucharist for Christ the King; it marks the end of the church year.

23: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.11.2012

Thank you to everyone who took part in our annual Service of Remembrance. It was well attended and it was good to have Mr David Blunt play the “Last Post” and “Reveille “; his wife Alison played the hymns.

24: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.11.2012

Our Service of Remembrance is this Sunday.

25: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.11.2012

On behalf of the Churchwardens and P.C.C. of St. Mary’s Church, my sincere thanks to Billy Minto, Brian Davies, the Island Fire Departments,

26: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.11.2012

Bishop Richard Fenwick, bishop of St. Helena, and his wife Jane, were among those who arrived on Ascension Island on Monday. The Confirmation candidates met with Bishop Richard on Monday evening and were confirmed by him on Tuesday afternoon.

27: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.10.2012

Last Sunday evening brought to a happy conclusion the series of DVD’s and discussions led by Dr. Bill which looked at relationships from a biblical perspective.

28: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.10.2012

Many thanks to all those who supported our Harvest Festival last Sunday. A very large box of donated foodstuffs will be sent to St. Helena for distribution among the elderly and needy.

29: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.10.2012

We were sad to say our farewells to Diana Stroud and Robert Constantine last Monday. Robert was confirmed by Bishop Richard in 2011,

30: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.10.2012

OUR HARVEST FESTIVAL IS THIS SUNDAY AT 10-30am..

31: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.08.2012

Many thanks to all at St. Mary’s who ensured the smooth running of the church services during my recent holiday

32: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.08.2012

In view of the fact that we are having a Family on Sunday, we though it appropriate to share this short article with you .

33: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.07.2012

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert.

34: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.07.2012

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ.

35: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.06.2012

There are many things we cannot comprehend by our brains, though we try several times a day, it won't help you figure things out the way you want it.

36: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.06.2012

Last week Bishop Richard Fenwick and his wife Jane visited Ascension Island on their return to St. Helena.

37: St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.06.2012

On behalf of St. Mary’s P.C.C., and the ADF Committee, I am writing to thank everyone for their magnificent support of the ADF Fair and the Royal Diamond Jubilee Service.

38: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 31.05.2012

This coming Sunday is Trinity Sunday. Since many of the children will be attend the Royal Diamond Jubilee Service on Saturday, the service on Sunday will be a Festival Eucharist ( rather than the usual Family Service). Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

39: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.05.2012

Thursday, May 17, is Ascension Day;

40: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.05.2012

Thank you to all those on the island who are working hard to make the Royal Diamond Jubilee Celebrations enjoyable and memorable.

41: ASCENSION DAY FAIR 2012 - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.05.2012

Ascension Day Fair 02 June 2012 - Start time 11am

42: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.05.2012

On Sunday last, we welcomed to our morning service , Graeme Beckett of the Baptist church on St.Helena along with Vincent March,

43: Visiting Pastors - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.04.2012

Next week we welcome Baptist Minister, Rev. Graeme Beckett on island, he will be assisted by Deacon Vincent March in leading services,

44: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.04.2012

The Christian family on Ascension Island includes believers from a wide variety of backgrounds.

45: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.04.2012

At the Annual Vestry Meeting on Sunday last, the Church Accounts were accepted ;

46: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.04.2012

Many thanks to the young people who led the procession on Palm Sunday;

47: News From St Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.03.2012

This coming Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. There will be a Family Eucharist in St. Mary’s

48: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.03.2012

Many thanks to the children of Two Boats School, the teachers, and mums

49: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.03.2012

Many thanks to Mrs Birkett at Two Boats School who ,with the agreement of our Conservation Dept.,

50: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.03.2012

Three very large boxes of toys were sent out on the last ship to St. Helena for distribution by the Salvation Army to children on the island.

51: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.02.2012

At St. Mary’s Church last Sunday, Fr. Chris paid tribute to one of St. Mary’s most regular attenders who will leave Ascension Island for the last time on Feb.26. Wilson Scipio

52: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.02.2012

Children from Two Boats School visited St. Mary’s Church on Thursday last and met with Canon Ray Bessant

53: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.02.2012

Next Sunday at St. Mary’s (Feb.5th.)there will be a Family Service with a special focus on the children who may like to donate a toy for sending off to the children on St. Helena.

54: St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.01.2012

Opening an e-mail from a mission leader in South Korea I was amazed to read that she is starting an Alpha course in her church on February 4th

55: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.01.2012

Many recognize the positive spin-offs of living in a Christian country where Christian values have given rise to hospitals, schools, Christian charities which care for the homeless,

56: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.01.2012

At last Sunday’s service, Sue MacFall gave the address and led the congregation in their worship.

57: Christingle Service - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.01.2012

Thank you to all who participated or supported the Children’s Christingle Service

58: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.01.2012

Those with a scientific interest in star-gazing will find it fascinating to read thearticle by Bruce Gerig on the Star of Bethlehem

59: Christmas Thoughts/Greetings from Father Chris - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.12.2011

The singing of Christmas carols is a special joy at this time of the year. Did you know? Many carols, the really old ones, were originally written so that people could dance as well as sing them.

60: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.12.2011

On Sunday last , children in St. Mary ‘s church ,lit the fourth Advent candle which stands for Mary the Mother of our Lord.

61: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.12.2011

Advent calendars and Advent wreathes are familiar to us but the real teaching of Advent is easily lost in the frenzied preparations for Christmas.

62: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.12.2011

Today, I admit, was one of the tougher homilies to write. While we are celebrating the third Sunday of Advent, and Christmas draws ever nearer, my family marks one of the saddest anniversaries of all.

63: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.12.2011

At the end of the Two Boats school Christmas production, the Bible Study Group which meets at Dr. Bill’s house on Sunday evenings, presented the children with a Bible—one in which the text is in the form of comic strip characters.

64: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.12.2011

Many thanks to everyone who helped to make the visit of Bishop Richard a happy and memorable one .

65: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.11.2011

Bishop Richard Fenwick will arrive today,Wed.Nov.23rd..There are ten adult Confirmation candidates who will be confirmed at the Eucharist on Sunday at 10-30a.m..

66: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.11.2011

The Ascension Island Service of Remembrance took place on Sunday,13th.Nov at St. Mary’s Church.

67: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.11.2011

Many thanks to all whose hard work and enthusiasm enabled a memorable Remembrance service to be kept on Sunday last

68: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.10.2011

This coming Sunday, we celebrate our Harvest Festival at St. Mary’s. Do come along and support this thanksgiving service for everyone.

69: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.10.2011

Those wanting to join the Adult Confirmation Group on Monday nights should contact Father Chris as soon as possible.

70: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.10.2011

Bishop Richard Fenwick, the Bishop of St. Helena sends his very warm regards to everyone on Ascension Island.

71: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.10.2011

During this past week, the Anglican Prayer books arrived and are now awaiting collection by those who placed an order for one.

72: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.09.2011

Many on the island will have met David and Gill...

73: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.09.2011

Last Sunday, marked the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist atrocity against the United States of America.

74: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.09.2011

The mid-week Holy Communion at St. Mary’s Church starts again this week.

75: St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.09.2011

Many thanks to all the islanders who have given expressions of support for the 1989 Prayer Book.

76: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.08.2011

Many thanks to all who gave me such a warm welcome to Ascension Island;

77: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.08.2011

On Monday of this week, the Churchwardens of St. Mary's welcomed Revd. Fr. Christopher Brown to the island.

78: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.08.2011

After eight months without a resident priest on Ascension, the long wait for a replacement for Canon Clive Duncan is nearly over.

79: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.08.2011

Some things are beyond planning. And life doesn't always turn out as planned.

80: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.07.2011

At last we have a firm date for the arrival of Father Christopher Brown. Farther Chris will arrive at Ascension on Monday 15th August 2011.

81: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.07.2011

The Church Wardens and members of St.Mary’s Church Council would like to thank everyone for making our new Bishop, Bishop Richard Fenwick,

82: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.07.2011

The Church Wardens and members of St.Mary’s Church Council bid a hearty welcome to our new Bishop, Bishop Richard David Fenwick,

83: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.06.2011

What are some of the ways people use to try and be happy? Money, power, houses, clothes, cars, friends and the list goes on

84: ADF RAFFLE RESULTS - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.06.2011

The ADF raffle was drawn on Saturday

85: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.06.2011

This coming Saturday—26 June 2011 will be Armed Forces Day, please offer a prayer for all our armed forces personnel on that day.

86: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.06.2011

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert.

87: Island Bible Study - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.06.2011

Moving into the Children’s Church while Bill and Felicity are on leave.

88: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.06.2011

After much hard work and publicity, the Ascension Day Fair has been and gone. From comments so far, it would seem that most persons had an enjoyable time.

89: Thank You - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.06.2011

St. Mary’s Church Council would like to thank everyone who helped, donated and supported the Ascension Day Fair on Saturday 4th June 2011.

90: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.06.2011

We are only a few days away from this year’s Ascension Day Fair.

91: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.05.2011

There will be a meeting of the Church Council on Monday 30th May 2011 at 8pm in the Children's Church in Georgetown.

92: St. Mary’s Church Ascension Island (Diocese of St.Helena) - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.05.2011

The "suppertime" call rang out and Nathan and Grandpa took their places at the table.

93: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.05.2011

You might all be wondering what is happening with regards to a new priest for St.Mary’s, well the question was raised with Bishop John Salt

94: St. Mary’s Church Ascension Island (Diocese of St.Helena) - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.05.2011

One night a man had a dream.

95: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.04.2011

The service for Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, will be a Family Service. The service will start at the usual time of 10.30am.

96: St. Mary’s Church Ascension Island (Diocese of St.Helena) - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.04.2011

Holy Week is the last week of Lent, when we follow Jesus from Palm Sunday,

97: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.04.2011

The Sunday before Easter is known as Palm Sunday. It is the beginning of Holy Week.

98: St. Mary’s Church Ascension Island (Diocese of St.Helena) - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.04.2011

Last Sunday, which was Mothering Sunday, saw St.Mary’s Church crammed to capacity with parents and children attending the morning service.

99: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.03.2011

The annual vestry meeting of St. Mary’s Parish was held during morning service last Sunday, 13 March 2011.

100: News From St Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.03.2011

ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING will be held in St. Mary’s Church during divine service on Sunday 13th March 2011 at 10.30am for the following matters:

101: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.03.2011

"One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth.

102: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.02.2011

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, and who is my neighbour? And Jesus answering said,

103: St. Mary’s Church Ascension Island (Diocese of St.Helena) - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.02.2011

At the end of the age when all the believers were standing in line waiting to get into heaven, God appeared and said, "I want all the men to form two lines.

104: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.02.2011

In view of the fact that we are having a Family and Toy Service on Sunday, we though it appropriate to share this short article with you .

105: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 27.01.2011

There are many things we cannot comprehend by our brains, though we try several times a day, it won't help you figure things out the way you want it

106: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.01.2011

St. Mary’s Church Ascension Island (Diocese of St.Helena)

107: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.01.2011

As we enter a new year, let us give thanks for all we hold dear: our health, our family and our friends.

108: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.12.2010

Yesterday saw Bishop John Salt arrive on his last official visit to Ascension as Bishop of the Diocese of St.Helena

109: Thank You From St. Mary's Church Council - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.12.2010

St. Mary’s Church Council would like to thank everyone who made cakes, gave monetary donations

110: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.12.2010

Last Sunday, during the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, we lit the second candle on our Advent Candelabra symbolizing our eager anticipation for Christ’s coming into our lives.

111: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.11.2010

At the end of last Sunday’s church service, Lay Minister Mervyn Isaac made a small presentation to Canon Clive’s wife Jenny.

112: Farewell Reverend Canon Clive and Jennifer - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.11.2010

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we bid farewell to Reverend Canon Clive and Jennifer

113: ASCENSION DAY FAIR 2010 ACCOUNTS - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.08.2010

ASCENSION DAY FAIR 2010 ACCOUNTS

114: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.08.2010

Jesus is surrounded by a crowd of people when a man asked him “Tell my brother to divide with me the property our father left us.”

115: ADF Community Craft Show - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.05.2010

We hope you all enjoyed the ADF, and I’m sure you’ll agree that all the hard work was worth it!!

116: Bishop John To Retire - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.05.2010

Bishop John announced to the Diocesan Council held at Bishopsholme Boardroom on Monday, 10th May 2010, that he would be retiring in March next year.

117: Ascension Day Fair Craft Show Program. - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.05.2010

My apologies for printing the ‘wrong back page’ on the Ascension Day Fair Craft Show Program. The times and conditions are as follows!!

118: Island Bible Study. - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.04.2010

We’ve now finished the series on the 10 commandments and are about to start a new series following the popular book by Philip Yancy

119: BISHOP JOHN’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.12.2009

The image of God’s goodness is light.

120: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.10.2009

My dear friends, On Sunday, 18th October, in St Mary’s Church at 10.30.a.m., I will have the joy of administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to five adults.

121: News From the Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.08.2009

Thought For the Week

122: St. Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.08.2009

Ascension Island (Diocese of St. Helena)

123: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.07.2009

Thought For The Week

124: News from St. Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.07.2009

Feeding the five thousand

125: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.04.2009

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES.

126: News From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.02.2008

Dear Readers, I hope you all had a nice week.

127: New From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.01.2008

The story of the Wise Men is a familiar one. Last Sunday, 6 January 2008, was Epiphany Sunday when our thoughts were focused on the Wise Men, the guiding star and of course of the gifts that were given to the Christ Child – gold, frankincense and myrrh.

128: New's From St. Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.12.2006

Every year around this time we see people passing through Ascension on their way to St. Helena Island to join their family and friends for the festive season.

129: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.10.2006

I guess Sunday must have been a busy one for a number of people who was involved with either the school sports or the fishing competition.

130: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.09.2006

It is wonderful to be back with you all on Ascension Island again; to join with you in worship and to learn of your activities and aspirations.

131: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.07.2006

It is a wonderful feeling to welcome someone back you haven't seen for a number of years and to listen to their experiences and what they achieved.

132: News From St.Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.06.2006

Like some many more people I have held an interest for gardening from an early age.

133: Car Boot Sale - Sat 22 April - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.04.2006

In Aid of ADF - Central Square in Georgetown

134: So you think you know? - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.04.2006

ADF Quiz - 7:30pm Friday 28th April

135: Rock Fishing Tournament - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.03.2006

Trophies for the most fish caught, Largest Grouper and Eel

136: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.03.2006

It is wonderful when we meet up with someone who has come to Ascension Island to see for themselves where a relative or a friend of theirs had spent a part of their working life.

137: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.11.2005

First I would like to thank the Ascension Island Government for assisting with the seating arrangements, the RAF for the wreaths,

138: Ascension Day Fair Accounts - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.07.2005

A successful Ascension Day Fair has been accomplished thanks to the constant help, guidance and ideas from our Chairman, Canon Clive and Secretary, Rich Tochtrop.

139: New's From St.Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.06.2005

When Jesus found that his followers was increasing in numbers he chose twelve of them to share his work.

140: News from The Grotto – Thought for the Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.04.2005

In the first letter of St. Peter, we hear about how the Lord, the living stone was rejected by the builders.

141: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.04.2005

The heading of the readings this week in the Missal is “Christ with us on the path of life”.

142: News From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.02.2005

May I begin with a very sincere thank you to all of you for such a great welcome to the Island.

143: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.09.2004

Thought For The Week

144: News From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.08.2004

It was a great pleasure to be able to share some days in the Parish on my way back to St Helena.

145: BRIEFING DOCUMENT FOR THE VISIT TO ST HELENA IN MAY 2004 OF FRANK MOLTENO, PROGRAMME MANAGER FOR THE HIV AND AIDS PROGRAMME OF THE CHURCH OF THE PROVI - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.06.2004

As Frank Molteno, programme manager for the Southern African Anglican HIV and AIDS programme, visits St Helena this week it signals an important step in the church’s campaign to bring about a generation without AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa.

146: New's From St.Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.06.2004

Thanks to Chris Webster and his wonderful helpers for organising the Horse Race and refreshments on Saturday evening which I am sure was enjoyed by all.

147: AIDS AWARENESS WEEK 5TH - 10TH JUNE - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.06.2004

Frank Molteno, programme manager for the Southern African Anglican HIV and AIDS programme, visits Ascension next week.

148: News From The Grotto - Thought of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.06.2004

This past week we celebrated Pentecost Sunday, the day we remember the time when Christ filled the church with the power of His spirit and sent it out into the world to bring His peace, joy and forgiveness to all mankind. This is a continuation of all the wonderful gifts that we have received in the Easter season.

149: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.05.2004

Thought For The Day

150: New From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.05.2004

First, I’d like to pass on Mother’s Day greetings to all the mothers on Ascension, as it was Mother’s Day in North America this past weekend.

151: News From St. Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.04.2004

It is so good to be back on Ascension Island again and to meet so many familiar faces. After the peculiar summer on St Helena when we hardly ever saw the sun, I am even enjoying the heat of Georgetown.

152: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.04.2004

News From The Grotto Thought For The Week

153: Grotto News: Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.03.2004

Psalm 102 says that the Lord is compassion and love.

154: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.03.2004

Thought For The Week

155: Grotto News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.02.2004

This week in the readings, we are reminded of the love of our Father. God’s love is so overwhelming that he loves us unconditionally, no matter how unworthy we may be. The only way to express this love in our own lives is to model ourselves after Christ. It reminded me of a story a dear friend sent me.

156: News From St. Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.02.2004

I'm always going to do amazing things when my "boat comes in" - when I win the Lottery or 'Ernie' comes up with the right Premium Bond!

157: Roman Catholic Service At The Grotto - Our Lady Of Ascension - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.02.2004

Thought For The Week

158: Church News From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.02.2004

Hello again! It's been just like coming home and what a privilege it is for us to be able to return

159: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.02.2004

Thought For The Week

160: News From The Grotto - Thought of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.01.2004

In the second reading we are taught about how God made all the parts of the body, different but all contributing to the whole

161: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Day - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.01.2004

Here we are in a new year, 2004, already. Remember the big deal about the millennium?

162: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.12.2003

Thought For The Week - 14 Dec 2003

163: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.11.2003

Another week has passed by and saw many of our friends leaving to enjoy a well-earned vacation.

164: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 27.11.2003

Thought For The Week

165: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.11.2003

News From St. Mary's

166: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.11.2003

Thought of the Week Thought For The Week

167: Msr. Agreiter Remembered in Moving Memorial - Tristan (Religion/Church) - 27.10.2003

A memorial Mass to pray for the repose of the soul and to give thanksgiving for the life of Monsignor Anton Agreiter was held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Stanley, Falkland Islands at 1700 on Saturday, 25 October 2003. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

168: Monsignor Agreiter Dies in Italy - S.Atlantic (Religion/Church) - 16.10.2003

It was with great sadness that FINN found out about the death of Monsignor Anton Agreiter in an Italian Hospital of Our Lady in Bolzano, on Wednesday, 15 October 2003. He is to be buried in St. Andra, his home town.

169: Battle of Britain Remembered in Solemn Service - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.10.2003

St. Mary's Church in Georgetown was the venue for the Annual Battle of Britain Remembrance.

170: News From St. Mary's: - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.09.2003

Dear Friends, We all have days when it appear that things are not going right for us. Sunday was no exception for our Alternate Warden, Johnny. Believe it or not, it all happened within a short space of time in the Church.

171: News From The Grotto - Thought for the Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.09.2003

This week's readings have so many great lessons in them. The wisdom that comes down from above, how it is pure and works for peace.