http://www.ascensionkettering.org Audio and video recordings from the Church of the Ascension in Kettering, OH. Wed, 14 May 2008 19:47:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en READINGS First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel: John 20-19-23 REFLECTION: In the Acts of the Apostles we read a vivid description of the arrival of the Holy Spirit. The apostles heard “… a noise like a strong driving wind…“ and then “… there appeared to them tongues as of fire…“ ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/05/10/763/ READINGS First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 REFLECTION: Try to imagine what it must have been like to be one of the apostles witnessing Jesus’ ascension. You and the other apostles met Jesus on the mountain where you had gathered before. You prayed together and then Jesus said “Go, therefore, ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/05/03/reflection-for-sunday-050408/ READINGS First Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18 Gospel: John 14:15-21 REFLECTION: Jesus and the apostles had a long conversation at the Last Supper. It seems that Jesus was trying to prepare his disciples for what lay ahead. He wanted to assure them that even after he returned to his Father they ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/04/26/reflection-for-sunday-042708/ READINGS First Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9 Gospel: John 14:1-12 REFLECTION: At the Last Supper, knowing that the authorities were closing in on him, Jesus encouraged his disciples. He offered them hope and reassurance so their faith would remain strong through the difficult times to come. He told them, “Do not let ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/04/19/reflection-for-sunday-042008/ READINGS First Reading: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:20-25 Gospel: John 10:1-10 REFLECTION: Jesus tells us he is our shepherd and like all good shepherds he “calls his own sheep by name..“ Isn’t it empowering that Jesus, the Son of God, knows each of us by name? He knows our strengths, our habits, ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/04/13/reflection-for-sunday-041308/ READINGS First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-28 Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21 Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 REFLECTION: St. Luke describes the men walking to Emmaus as disciples of Jesus. So it’s puzzling that they didn’t recognize Jesus when he joined them. They had seen Jesus many times. They had heard him preach, witnessed him perform miracles, and ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/04/05/reflection-for-sunday-04608/ READINGS First Reading: Acts 12:42-47 Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Gospel: John 20:19-31 REFLECTION: Why wasn’t Thomas locked in the room with the other apostles? Had he left to get supplies? Had he gone to see Jesus’ empty tomb for himself? Had he needed a little time to himself? And when he returned why didn’t ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/04/01/reflection-for-sunday-033008/ EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK SUNDAY-SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 7:00 For Our Ascension Family 9:00 Ralph Trame (Wife) 10:30 Loretta Murphy (Family) 12:00 Donald Kochensparger (Shipman) MONDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Mary Ludwig (Leisure Club) TUESDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Jan Sowers (West) WEDNESDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Paula Deschler (Family) 7:00 Evening Prayer THURSDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Ivy Pabarue (Walsh) FRIDAY-CHAIR OF ST. PETER 9:00 In Thanksgiving Mother St. Basil (Brooks) SATURDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Valeria ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/02/16/bulletin-for-february-17-2008/ READINGS First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7 Second Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel: John 4:5-42 REFLECTION: Jesus offers the Samaritan woman “living water.” And what is “living water?” This would seem to be water that remains connected to its source, that flows, that moves, that seeks new channels. It is constantly replenished and replenishing, renewed and renewing. ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/02/16/reflection-for-sunday-22408/ EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK SUNDAY-FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 For Our Ascension Family 9:00 Lee Miller (Father) 10:30 Don Callahan (Brohard) 12:00 Bill Riggs (Mills) MONDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Ida Nash (Family) TUESDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Ed Redden (Wife) WEDNESDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Jean Sheetz (Sprauer) 7:00 Lenten Evening Prayer THURSDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Dr. Kathryn Schubert Moell (Lee) FRIDAY-LENEN WEEKDAY 9:00 John Bellert (Tischer) SATURDAY-LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 Francisco (Catimbang) 5:00 Ralph Zink (Family) SUNDAY-SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 For Our Ascension Family 9:00 Ralph Trame (Wife) 10:30 Loretta Murphy ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2008/02/13/bulletin-for-february-10-2008/