The Episcopal Church of the Ascension

Ascension and Coronavirus

Latest update: 03.27.2020

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer, Third Sunday in Lent

With the concern for limiting the spread of the coronavirus, Church of the Ascension will suspend all regularly scheduled worship services and activities until further notice.

Please note: 

• The 232-HELP Trivia Night scheduled March 19 is postponed until further notice.
• The March 23 gathering of the Olive Branch is cancelled.
• Ascension Episcopal School will resume its campus classes April 14.
• The April 26 Spring Picnic is cancelled.
• The Outreach Parking Fundraiser for Festival International is cancelled.

Your church staff will continue to minister with best practices for the health those we serve.  

• Church office hours will CLOSED until further notice.  Parish clergy and staff can be reached by email listed on this website and phone numbers in the parish directory.
• If you have a pastoral medical emergency, please contact the church office, the rector or deacon.

A service of Morning Prayer will be available on your parish website (https://www.ascensionlafayette.com) every Sunday until further notice.

Please take all precautionary measures recommended by your government and health officials (http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/).

With prayers for your health and the health and strength of the healthcare workers who serve our community,

The Reverend Joseph Daly

Rector

Morning Prayer Service