Joining a Ministry is a great way to meet new people
and get involved in an activity you enjoy and help others.  
Contact us for more information about our programs and meeting times.
Programs and Ministries
Altar Guild
Cares for the altar vestments, paraments, and sets
up for all services and distributes flowers from the
Altar to those unable to be at the services. Training
available.  Contact Cecilia Stuart

Acolyte
Helps the celebrant around the altar before, during,
and after the service; lights the candles, carries the
cross in procession; Training available.
Contact Reverend Matthew Stewart

Sunday Morning Greeter
Greets parishioners, welcomes visitors; Ushers,
hands out service booklets, helps with nametags.
Contact Brenda Fiola or Cecilia Stuart

Sunday Morning Lector
During the service, reads one of the Lessons, or the
Psalms; Training available.
Contact Reverend Matthew Stewart

Sunday Morning Chalice Bearer
Assists the Rector in administering Holy
Communion; Training available.
Contact Reverend Matthew Stewart

Sunday Morning Intercessor
Leads the reading of the Prayers of the People
during church services;
Contact Reverend Matthew Stewart

Music and Choir
Incorporates and develops those who wish to
sing or play a musical instrument to enhance
worship services.
Contact Teri Weed

Godly Play—Sunday School
Programs for children through 6th grade to invite
them to experience God’s gracious presence;
trained adult volunteers.
Contact Cindy Isherwood

Rector’s Bible Study
Meets Tuesday mornings to read & discuss the
lessons for the upcoming Sunday.
Contact Reverend Matthew Stewart

Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Trained teams who bring church service &
Communion to the ill, infirm, housebound; For
training to be a team member or to arrange for a
visit.
Contact Reverend Matthew Stewart

Vestry
Elected parishioners provide policy, mission and
financial guidance. Monthly meetings are open to
all.
Contact David Higgenbottom
Stewardship Committee
financial needs & about the sharing of time,
talent, and treasure as a way of Christian life.
talent, and treasure as a way of Christian life.
Contact Judy Higginbottom

Investment & Finance Committee
Oversees the investment of our endowments and
outreach funds.
Contact Ralph Taylor

Monthly Newsletter
Keeps our membership up-to-date with church
happenings; Staff welcomes articles,  
announcements, graphics, & photos, as well as
help collating and preparing for mailing.
Contact Brenda Fiola

Outreach Committee
Organizes congregational action on projects that
address local, national, and global needs.
Contact Judy Higginbottom

Pastoral Care Committee
Provides cards, flowers, visits, phone calls,
casseroles, etc to parishioners in need of care.
To help or to enlist their services.
Contact Florence Lawrence

Thrift Shop
Racks on the second-floor level are maintained
with clothing items and shoes, available for the
taking by the needy and for patrons of the soup
kitchen.
Contact Betty Almeida

Soup Kitchen
As part of its outreach ministry, the Church of the
Ascension provides space and utilities to Fall
River Soup Kitchens, Inc. Twice weekly complete
meals are served to approximately 100 -120
patrons.
Contact Agatha Goodson

Sojourn Teddy Bears
Twenty five bears are distributed each month to
the Hudner Oncology Center in Fall River and an
additional twenty five to the Hawthorne Radiation
Center in Dartmouth as well as any individual with
cancer not attending these facilities.
Contact Florence Lawrence