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Construction update.  Entrance to the parking lot from University Ave is blocked once again.  There is no street parking on University between Cameron and McKay Ave.  Also the sidewalk might be unavailable along with the front main entrance to the church.  The hall entrance along with the door by the Memorial Garden will remain available for use.  University is closed East of Cameron Ave.  Access to the church parking lot is available still from the alley off Cameron Ave.  Parking is also available at Mason school and the west lot of Dollarama.


Welcome to Church of the Ascension


We hope as you go through the week that the words we hear and read will inspire you to share your faith with the world as the apostles did, and build up the Kingdom of God wherever you are sent to hear witnes to His love and grace.



 

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

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Click on the icon above and it will open a new page with the Newsletter and poster for upcoming services.


 




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


 


May  31, 2026

Trinity Sunday

 



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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.




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The liturgy from the Canadian Anglican Book of Common Prayer (Traditional 1962 version) is used the first and last Sunday of each month at both liturgies.  It is also used at each 10:00 am Wednesday service.

 

The liturgy from the Canadian Anglican Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary 1985 version) is used on the second and third Sunday of each month at both liturgies.


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Minister preaching in front of a gospel choir

 





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Church Life and Upcoming Events


Construction update.  Entrance to the parking lot from University Ave is blocked once again.  There is no street parking on University between Cameron and McKay Ave.  University is closed East of Cameron Ave.  Access to the church parking lot is available still from the alley off Cameron Ave.  Parking is also available at Mason school and the west lot of Dollarama.


Centering Prayer is on Summer Break.


May 27th there will be a service of healing after the 10:00 Wednesday service.


May 31st Trinity Sunday Parish breakfast.  Join us between the services for a parish breakfast hosted by the Ascension Church Volunteers.


June 12, Deanery of Essex Golf Tournament.  Your Parish currently holds the trophy.  We hope to enter two teams.  If interested please speak to the Rector this week.


Pre-Sale of tickets for Bishop's Friends Dinner.  There are a limited number of tickets available for sale.  It will be held Saturday September 26 at 5:00 pm at St. Matthew's Church.  Cost is $70.


Canterbury College will be collecting personal hygiene and household cleaning supplies until August for international students coming to the country.


Attic Treasures, please refrain from bring in items for storage for the bazaar as the basement is going to be under construction and so have no room.


Bible Study has finished for the season.


Hosts are needed for Coffee Hour over the next few weeks.  If you can provide a few plates of cookies or snacks and are able to clean up afterwards please sign up.

Please notify the church office or clergy if you require a clergy visit when you or a member of your family is admitted to the hospital as we can no longer access local patient information at the hospital.

Choir practices have resumed on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm.  Please speak with our new organist Steven if you would like to join.... before he asks you!


The BAC and the ACW groups have amalgamated into one super group of volunteers.  If you would like to be part of this team that organizes and provides for parish events please give your name to the office.


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.

 



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

please go to the Donation page by clicking External link opens in new tab or windowhere


 





This quilt, which can be seen in the background during Canon Lance Smith's weekly program "Reflection", was designed and sewn by Liz Howles and the quilting was by Liz, Dorothy Matthewman, Audrey Askin, Sabie Sweetman and Agnew Power.  It's depiction of the 'Church of the Ascension' was one of the projects for the parish’s Centennial celebration in 1993.

 



Links to resources:

  • Daily readings are from the Anglican Church of Canada’s adaptation of the Revised Common Lectionary (Book of Alternative Services) may be found by clicking External link opens in new tab or windowHERE   Note that by clicking the blue box to the right of the screen you can switch to the Book of Common Prayer. Put the correct date in the "show new date" box to obtain the current day's readings


  • The Book of Common Prayer may be found by clicking External link opens in new tab or windowHERE

  • The Book of Alternative Services may be found by clicking External link opens in new tab or windowHEREExternal link opens in new tab or window

  • The Disciples Prayer Book may be found by clicking External link opens in new tab or windowHERE


  • Check out this website's 'External link opens in new tab or windowResources' page for links to many more resources


  • The Diocese of Huron's website may be found External link opens in new tab or windowHERE

  • The Anglican Church of Canada's website may be found External link opens in new tab or windowHERE


 




Calendar of Saints (Anglican Church of Canada)

May 2026
HD = Holy Day;   Com = Commemoration;   Mem = Memorial;  PF = Principal Feast 


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Office Hours

Please feel free to telephone; or leave an email message by submitting the 'Send us your questions and comments'; the Parish Administrator (Gillian) will respond to all messages, usually within a day.


Monday
09:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday
09:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday
09:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday
09:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday
09:00 am - 02:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
08:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Note: the Parish Administrator receives all questions & comments.  She will direct feedback to the Rector, or the Webmaster, or the person best suited to respond.

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The Church of the Ascension

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


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