The Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes
12th and Massachusetts Ave, NW - Washington, DC 20005 - 202.347.8161
12th and Massachusetts Ave, NW - Washington, DC 20005 - 202.347.8161
WE ARE A COMMUNITY that expresses its love for our Lord Jesus Christ in ancient worship forms. We are a community that seeks to understand what it prays. We are a community that asks the Holy Spirit to teach us to love one another, and the world beyond our church walls. By God’s graciousness, we are growing. We would love to have you join us!
Halloween is around the corner and on Wednesday, October 31st Ascension and Saint Agnes will continue its practice of distributing treats to children in the neighborhood in front of the Parish House.
Standing Strong#12thandMass
October 21, 2018 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” (John 19:26-27) Standing, in the midst of suffering, requires strength. Mary and John stand at the foot of the Cross with the strength that comes from faith. Although their hearts are broken because their beloved is dying, they know, in faith, that Jesus is victorious in love. Jesus is communicating divine love in these last moments of His life. This is why and how Jesus gives them to one another. He is not simply seeking to ensure that they take care of one another, so that He can have peace of mind. It is so much deeper than this. Jesus is establishing a new, deeper spiritual kinship. Otherwise, it would make no sense for Him to say to His mother,“Woman” or “behold your son”. And, it would make no sense for Him to say to John, “Behold, your mother”. We are witnessing the overflow of divine love. I invite you to approach our tabernacle at the main altar in the sanctuary. This tabernacle used to sit empty in our Lady Chapel. It now sits prominently at our main altar. Our Parish Administrator has lovingly cleaned and polished it. It has probably not been this radiant since it was crafted many years ago. (Thank you, Mark!) Details have come to life: swirling clouds and Holy Land–scape, and above all, Mary and John, co-suffering with Jesus, standing by faith. The refreshment of this tabernacle door is a metaphor for the cleaning and to continue reading click here |
Please Pray for ...Please join family and friends in a
Celebration of the Life of Linda Lee Johnson Saturday, November 3, 2018 2 pm Memorial Mass followed by a reception Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes 1217 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC Please bring memories to share and photos to display during the reception. RSVP to NancyJaneBelden@gmail.com by October 20. Captain Robert C. Hurd USN,(Ret.)
December 23, 1939—October 23, 2018 A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Ascension and Saint Agnes on Tuesday, November 13th at 11 a.m. A reception at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia will follow. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family asks that gifts be made to Ascension and Saint Agnes’ Wheelchair and Stroller Accessibility Project Fund by clicking HERE. |
Tables of Wisdom Are Being Set
What are Tables of Wisdom?
An exploration of the scriptures in a communal setting. Our first table will be set to study Saint John’s gospel using, “JOHN: 26 Studies for Individuals and Groups,” by N.T. Wright. Copies may be purchased today or can be ordered online HERE.
Where will we meet?
Groups are forming now in Alexandria, the residences at 1234 Massachusetts Ave NW (across the street from our church) and in the Parish House. And we hope to be able to add more!
When will we meet?
Four sessions during the weeks of
How do I host a table or learn more?
Contact Deacon Mary at Mccuem@aol.com or by calling (202) 543-3152. Sign up in the Undercroft after Mass.
An exploration of the scriptures in a communal setting. Our first table will be set to study Saint John’s gospel using, “JOHN: 26 Studies for Individuals and Groups,” by N.T. Wright. Copies may be purchased today or can be ordered online HERE.
Where will we meet?
Groups are forming now in Alexandria, the residences at 1234 Massachusetts Ave NW (across the street from our church) and in the Parish House. And we hope to be able to add more!
When will we meet?
Four sessions during the weeks of
- October 14, 28,
- November 11, and
- December 2
How do I host a table or learn more?
Contact Deacon Mary at Mccuem@aol.com or by calling (202) 543-3152. Sign up in the Undercroft after Mass.
The Sunday School for Ascension and Saint Agnes has resumed for a new year. All children ages 3-12 are welcome to participate in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd which meets immediately before the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The classroom (Atrium), is located in the lower level of the church. Please contact Victoria Ebell to register or to learn more about our Sunday School.
Worship Services
Sundays
Monthly Mass at Thomas House — The parish will facilitate a monthly Mass for the residents of Thomas House, a retirement community at 1330 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Father Richard (Rick) Houghton, a resident, will celebrate. Deacon Mary McCue will assist. The first will be Thursday, May 10 at 11:00 in the Chapel (first floor). All are welcome to attend. If you'd like to assist with this, please contact Deacon Mary.
To see our full calendar click here.
- 7:40 am -- Morning Prayer, St. Agnes
- 8:00 am -- Quiet Mass, St. Agnes
- 10:00 am -- Childcare, Nursery
- 10:30 am -- Sunday School (CGS), Atrium
- 10:30 am -- Festive Mass, Church
- 12:00 am -- Coffee Hour, Undercroft
- 5:30 pm -- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Church
- 6:40 pm -- Evening Prayer, St. Francis Chapel
- 7:00 pm -- Quiet Mass, St. Francis Chapel
Monthly Mass at Thomas House — The parish will facilitate a monthly Mass for the residents of Thomas House, a retirement community at 1330 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Father Richard (Rick) Houghton, a resident, will celebrate. Deacon Mary McCue will assist. The first will be Thursday, May 10 at 11:00 in the Chapel (first floor). All are welcome to attend. If you'd like to assist with this, please contact Deacon Mary.
To see our full calendar click here.
A Parish Prayer for Renewal and Growth
Gracious Lord,
We, your disciples and friends,
ask for the grace to grow in faith, hope and love
and to grow in membership in our part of the Body of Christ,
Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes.
Help us always to heed the words of the Letter to the Hebrews (13:2):
to “let mutual love continue” and
“not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,”
believing that, “by doing so,
some have entertained angels without knowing it.”
Lead us into our neighborhoods to be agents of holy transformation,
and, with apostolic zeal, to bring back new parishioners
with whom we may worship you as an awesome God.
Give us hearts wide open to welcome them
and all those who come through our doors.
And, by the power of your Spirit, may we, together,
“go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19)
AMEN
We, your disciples and friends,
ask for the grace to grow in faith, hope and love
and to grow in membership in our part of the Body of Christ,
Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes.
Help us always to heed the words of the Letter to the Hebrews (13:2):
to “let mutual love continue” and
“not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,”
believing that, “by doing so,
some have entertained angels without knowing it.”
Lead us into our neighborhoods to be agents of holy transformation,
and, with apostolic zeal, to bring back new parishioners
with whom we may worship you as an awesome God.
Give us hearts wide open to welcome them
and all those who come through our doors.
And, by the power of your Spirit, may we, together,
“go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19)
AMEN