The Church of the Ascension, Windsor -

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

PALM SUNDAY - APRIL 13th 8:30 & 10:30 am Holy Communion

with blessing and distribution of palm crosses at both services

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY

10:00 am - Holy Communion in the Chapel

THURSDAY, APRIL 17th

5:30pm Seder Dinner (See below for more information)

7:30 pm - Service—Institution of the Last Supper

11:00 am - Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18th

4:00pm - 6:00 pm Fish Fry (see below for more information)

EASTER EVE , SATURDAY, APRIL 19th 7:30pm—Candlelight Easter Vigil

Come and Experience one of the most beautiful services of the year. See the church at night, lit only by candles and feel the presence of God as we celebrate:

The Great Easter Vigil

EASTER DAY - APRIL 20th 8:30 & 10:30am Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday April 17th

The Seder is based on the Passover Haggadah with the institution of the Lord’s Supper.

Gather at 5:30pm for dinner at 6pm Service at 7:30pm

The meal choices are :

Lamb stew or Vegetable stew.

Bring your own candles and wine for your table.

Reserve your space by contacting the office by April 15th

Adults $ 20.00 Children (10 & under) $10.00

Dine in or take out is available. If you would like take out please contact the office with your order.

The Reverend Canon Lance Smith

Rector at The Church of The Ascension

During the Covid19 Pandemic, Canon Lance partnered with Cogeco to produce a weekly devotional program entitled "Reflection."

COGECO "YourTV Windsor"

With the resumption of in-person services the program has been discontinued, however, previous episodes may still be viewed on YouTube via the link found below.

VIDEOS

Click on the white button (below) to watch Reflection on the YourTV YouTube channel

Reflection (via YouTube)Reflection (via YouTube)

February 2025 Vox Pop

Lent 2025 Vox Pop

Lent Vox Pop

Holy Week and Easter

Click on the icon above and it will open a new page with the Newsletter.

Scripture, Tradition, Reason

We recognize the importance of tradition and reason in seeking to understand what it is that Scripture is saying.

We do not put reason or tradition over Scripture since it is the ultimate authority.

Classic Traditional Anglican services: following liturgies from the Book of Common Prayer and the Book of Alternative Services

April 20, 2025

Easter During the Day

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Rosary with a wooden cross next to the Bible

Celebration of the

Holy Eucharist

In-person services:

Sundays

at 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Wednesdays

at 10 am

At our services, you will hear words from the Bible, organ hymns (music) of worship, an engaging teaching (homily) from one of our priests and “liturgy” (a traditional form of Anglican worship).

Please do not be anxious about doing the "right thing" during the liturgy, but simply allow yourself to experience the service, and join in the worship according to your comfort level. You may follow along with the liturgy if you like but you do not have to participate in it if you don’t wish to. You may, without pressure or worry, just sit and observe how our worship service operates.

The Church of the Ascension in Windsor does not online stream church services

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The liturgy from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer (Traditional, 19) is used the first and last Sunday of each month at the 10:30 am service. It is also used at each 8:30 am Sunday and 10:00 am Wednesday services.

The liturgy from the Anglican Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary, 1985) is used at the second and third Sunday of each month at the 10:30 am Choral Eucharist.

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Minister preaching in front of a gospel choir

Sunday School

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Church Life and Upcoming Events

Centering Prayer is back. Tuesdays at 2:00 pm.

Bible Study has finished for the moment but it shall return.

If our parking lots are full going forward during this road construction we have secured permission to park on the side and back lot at Alicia Mason school (Northeast corner of University and McKay) and the west side of the building at Dollarama. (west side only please).

Collection Envelopes for 2025 are at the back. Both e-transfers and Pre-authorized payments are also available methods. Contact the office if interested in this paperless method.

Income Tax Donation Receipts for 2024 are now available.

Choir practices have resumed on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm. Please speak with Trudy if you would like to join. I'm going to put on pause as I am unsure right now what will happen with Trudy having to step back. Will update when I know more.

The ladies Auxiliary from the Church is in need of new members. Since COVID they have lost many of their members. They meet occasionally on Sunday mornings. They have worked gathering items in need for several outreach programs. They have aslo done the Sundae Sunday and teamed up with the BAC to do some of the meals. They understand you may not be able to help out all the time but when you can is vastly appreciated.

We are once again looking for volunteers for the following:

Greeters to welcome parishioners

Readers for the scriptures during service

Hosts for coffee hour

If interested please contact the office and let us know how you would like to get involved.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Maundy Thursday April 17th

The Reverend Canon Lance Smith

Rector at The Church of The Ascension

COGECO "YourTV Windsor"

February 2025 Vox Pop

Scripture, Tradition, Reason

April 20, 2025

Easter During the Day

Church Life and Upcoming Events

If you would like to support the ministry of our Parish with a gift,

please go to the Donation page by clicking here

Links to resources:

Calendar of Saints (Anglican Church of Canada)

Office Hours

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The Church of the Ascension

1385 University Ave. W., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9B 1B6 | (519) 256-4341