UPDATE: Altar Fundraiser
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!
- Psalm 84:1
Beloved Members of Ascension Cathedral,
A few months ago a fundraiser was started by one of the younger members of our community towards renewing appointments in the Holy Altar and the church. This young man offered his own talent – drawing icons – as well as his time out of his love for the church. What is so thoughtful about this prayerful offering of stewardship is that it is in the purpose of the care for and beautification of our church. Our church does not end at the boundaries of 4700 Lincoln Avenue, so when each of these icons goes to a home, or an office, or wherever their destination might be, that little extension of the church becomes all the more sanctified.
Inspired by this fundraiser, another anonymous member of our community has stepped forward to support this good work and is offering a matching contribution towards the funds raised. So, if you have not had the opportunity to commission an icon or to make an offering, please take advantage at this time, particularly before school begins again this fall. When the fundraiser is complete we will announce the total funds raised and how we will apply the funds.
Commission an icon by contacting Johnny here: 25393@dlshs.org
Finally, the generosity of this anonymous donor is a reminder that when we do something good we inspire others towards good. A wonderful lesson in-of-itself. We extend our thanks to those who have already commissioned an icon and made a donation.
May we have the intercessions of the saints depicted in these icons, and in particular, St. Lawrence of Megara, a master builder, to guide the care of our church and its grounds.
In Christ,
Fr. Nick Mueller
Altar Fundraiser
Purchase an icon crafted by one of parishioners, Johnny Cumbelich, and all proceeds will go to the benefit of maintenance of items used in services and in the Holy Altar.
Purchase an icon crafted by one of parishioners, Johnny, and all proceeds will go to the benefit of maintenance of items used in services and in the Holy Altar.
Orders can be placed by contacting Johnny at 25393@dlshs.org.
See examples of Johnny’s work below. We thank Johnny for his initiative and offering his artistic talent to the Church!
3rd Annual Angel Tree
The Ascension Cathedral invites you to help light up the lives of families less fortunate, by providing gifts for some families in local shelters. We teamed up with FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) who helps support homeless families and move them from crisis to stability.
Through FESCO, we were given two families. The first is a family of 6 (triplets and one on the way), and the second is a single mother with 2 children. Our goal is to try and provide 4-5 gifts for each person…
The Ascension Cathedral invites you to help light up the lives of families less fortunate, by providing gifts for some families in local shelters. We teamed up with FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) who helps support homeless families and move them from crisis to stability.
Through FESCO, we were given two families. The first is a family of 6 (triplets and one on the way), and the second is a single mother with 2 children. Our goal is to try and provide 4-5 gifts for each person.
If you would like to participate, simply sign up for one or more of the gifts on our signup genius.
Please return wrapped and labeled gifts to the church by Friday, December 10. If it is more convenient to drop off in Castro Valley or Lafayette, we can also arrange that, just let us know.
For questions, please contact
Athanasia Yfantis at 510-913-6118
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
See's Candy and Tsoureki Available through Philoptochos
Two Great Ways to Support our Philoptochos and Show Your Appreciation for Your Loved Ones
See’s Candy
It’s time for our annual See’s Candies fundraiser. These are a perfect hostess/teacher gift or
Christmas gift for all the special children in your life. Help support Ascension Philoptochos while treating those you care about!
Choose from one of the two items to the left. Both boxes are $8.00 each.
Immediate curbside pick-up or delivery available. Quantities are limited – order today!
Please contact Zoe Vlahiotis at (925)286-6749 or sweetpeazoev@yahoo.com, or Maria Delvizis at (925)413-5226 or mpdelvizis@hotmail.com to make arrangements.
TSOUREKI FOR CHRISTMAS
Ascension Philoptochos is taking orders for Christmas Tsoureki made by Glyka Sweets. Please place your order by Friday, December 18th.
To order Call Jane Silva at 925-376-6049 or via at email greeknoule@yahoo.com
Tsoureki is $15.00 each
Payable to: Ascension Philoptochos
