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Our Parish Life is Abundant
“Life in Abundance” isn’t just our slogan. We live it at Ascension parish in our ministries, our celebrations and our worship.
Easter Vigil 2019
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The church was beautifully decorated! Thanks to the volunteers who helped with this.
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The oil awaits for the anointings to come.
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The new Easter candle was lit outside from a fire pit.
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The service began outside.
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Fr. Dale Korogi blessed the flames with an assist from Patty Stromen, our parish administrator.
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The light of Christ spread throughout the church.
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In darkness, we heard readings about God's promises.
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There were many children, youth and adults baptized at the vigil, some received First Communion and others were confirmed.
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Advent Wreath Making
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Getting the greens ready for Ascension's annual Advent wreath making.
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Anne and Mary cut greens down to the right size.
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Catechists check in.
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Tying on the greens takes a cooperation.
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Each family member has a job.
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Tying is a two-person job.
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The youngest participant!
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Sometimes you have to take a break.
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First timers and old hands.
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Getting ready for family Advent prayers.
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Almost done!
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Their first time making a wreath!
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Thanksgiving Dinner 2018
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Ascension's Thanksgiving Dinner ministry served more that 1,650 in 2018, a record number. John Dols and Jean Cerisier are the primary organizers.
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John gives instruction to those who were there to pack individual meals.
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Turkey was not on Miss Jean's menu for that evening.
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All those boxes would be filled and go out for delivery.
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The meal packers completed more than 500 individually packed goodies.
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Turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing and corn.
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It took teamwork to fill all those meal containers.
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The rolls, pie and cranberry sauce were dished up on Wednesday.
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Fr. Dale greeted workers and stopped to talk with Sue Friedman, a great supporter on this ministryl
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The queen of gravy! She reigned over a huge vat full.
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Dishwashers were essential.
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The organized operation had all the meals out by early afternoon.
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