St James Guelph

The Ascension of Our Lord

Easter was the most exciting day in the disciples' lives. The most exciting day in Jesus’ life was the Ascension. The Ascension of Our Lord celebrates the day that Christ, in the presence of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven. The Ascension occurred 40 days after Easter Sunday, so always falls on a Thursday; May 17^th this year. However, many churches transfer the celebration of the Ascension to the following Sunday as we will do at St. James on May 20^th. Jesus had been with God since the beginning of time. He gave up his divinity to live among us. The Ascension meant he was heading home to receive the glory he had set aside to become one of us. Jesus was taking his rightful place at God’s right hand. Jesus was not abandoning the world. Jesus empowers followers to be the church. He gave the church a mission and promised to be with us always as we do his work.

High Mass

in the Anglican Tradition will celebrate the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth on May 30 at 7:00 p.m. at St. David and St. Patrick Church, 520 Speedvale Ave E., Guelph followed by a time of refreshment. Please join us as we......

ENGAGE all of the senses through music, symbols, incense and bells. EXPERIENCE awe in your relationship with God. By the gracious invitation of our Lord Jesus Christ we welcome all who would like to experience this holy and inspiring gift of the Christian tradition.

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