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The Feast of the Ascension does not mark the absence of our Lord, but His presence for us in a new and different way: through His gifts of Word and Sacrament.

Ascension Day is an oft-forgotten feast. It occurs during the week rather than on Sunday, though some congregations transfer the feast to Sunday. As a result, many people miss this feast and the great importance it has for the life of the church.

The May issue of The Lutheran Witness fills the gaps in our understanding of our Lords ascension. The issue includes the history of the feast day, some suggestions for how to recover the feast in the congregation, a study of Ephesians 4 and a theological exposition of this feast day. In case you havent attended an Ascension Day service in a while, the issue also contains an Ascension Day sermon and a review of hymnody in Lutheran Service Book.

The restoration of this feast day in the life of the congregation will serve Gods people well, reminding them that He remains among them through His gifts. From the right hand of God, Jesus rules and directs all things for the good of His people. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him, and He uses this for the good of the church. It was necessary for Him to ascend to the Father, that the Holy Spirit would be sent to deliver these gifts of Jesus to His church.

As Gods people struggle with the trials of this world, Ascension Day brings them comfort, reminding them that, despite trial and cross, Christ remains with them always.

Request your copy today at cph.org/witnessor visitThe Lutheran Witnesswebsite,witness.lcms.org, to learn more.

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May Witness: Understanding the Ascension - Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Anyone concerned about the possibility of skin cancer is invited to get checked during a free clinic hosted by Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

Dermatologists will perform skin checks by appointment May 16 from 4 p.m. 7 p.m. at the Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center. Insurance is not required.

Skin biopsies are not included. Patients will receive a copy of their skin check result and be offered a follow-up appointment with a dermatologist, if needed.

The number of appointments is limited. To schedule an appointment, call theAscensionSt. Vincent CARELine at 888-338-2273 on any weekday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Skincancer is the most common cancer in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, moreskincancers are diagnosed in the United States each year than all other cancers combined, and 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime.

Here are the ABCs ofskincancer that should keep in mind when it comes to detecting signs ofthe disease:

Everyone is at risk of skin cancer, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. Protect yourself from UV rays by using sunscreen daily and conduct regular ABCDE skin self-exams.

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Library announces summer reading program theme

Oceans of Possibilities is the theme for the Ascension Parish Librarys 2022 summer reading program. Starting Tuesday, May 24 everyone is invited to register for the librarys summer reading program and earn prizes based on the number of books, magazines or audiobooks they read or listen to. They will also have a chance to win one of the grand prizes.

Readers can sign up and log their reading and activities on Beanstack. Printed book logs will also be available at all library locations. Stop by any location for more details on how to register or how to take part in upcoming events.

The Gospel in the Park concert return from noon to 7 p.m. May 21 at Jambalaya Park. Call (225) 910-3302 for booth information. The concert is sponsored by River Road African American museum.

Have questions about starting a new business? Need assurance youre on the right track? Get connected to resources in this virtual seminar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18. In this seminar, sponsored by Ascension Parish Library and led by Sonia E. Wilson, a business consultant with Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A&M College-Baton Rouge, learn how to determine the feasibility of your idea and how to navigate the small business loan process. Wilson will also discuss the purpose of developing a feasible business plan, assessing business risks and marketing strategy development.

Advance registration is required. To register, visit APLs Business Resource Center at aplbusinessresource.com and click on Webinars. After registering, you will receive an email with information on how to join the live session. For assistance, call (225) 647-3955.

Are you ready to figure out how a sewing machine works? Do you need a challenge to figure out what to create next? Ascension Parish Library is hosting a sewing program at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Gonzales location. The library will have its sewing machines set up to teach you how to make a rope basket using a zigzag stitch. This is perfect for beginners and those with experience. Library staffers will show you how to find more intricate projects to do at home using our Creativebug database.

This program is designed for ages 12-18. Registration required, call (225) 647-3955.

Create a safe and comfortable space in your backyard and see if any birds move in. The library will have all the supplies hammer, screwdriver and pieces of raw cedar. All you need to do is come ready to construct. Registration is required. Choose Tuesday, May 17, at Dutchtown or Tuesday, May 24, at Galvez. Each program begins at 4 p.m.

This program for tweens ages 9-11. To register, call (225) 673-8699 for Dutchtown or (225) 622-3339 for Galvez.

Do your kids know what to do in case of a fire emergency? No one wants to think about facing danger, but its best to be prepared. May celebrates International Firefighters Day, so let your local firefighters educate you and your family on fire safety so you can be as prepared as possible. Listen to the conversation at 2 p.m. May 14 at the Ascension Parish Library at Gonzales. Play in the paint and challenge a friend to a round of Pin the Helmet on the Firefighter. When youre all done, grab a shaved ice from Kona Ice.

Take advantage of breast, colorectal, prostate and skin cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at the Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville.

To schedule an appointment, call (225) 425-8034.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars 3693 will host a Memorial Day weekend tribute concert May 26 at the VFW Post Hall at 42430 Churchpoint Road, Gonzales.

Performers include Marty Raybon of Shenandoah, Andy Griggs, Nelson Blanchard of LeRoux, Clifton Brown, Konner James, Ben Ragsdale, and Mason Shows.

Tickets are $100. All tickets include VIP table seating and dinner.

Doors open 5:30 p.m. Dinner is set for 6 p.m., and the concert slated for 6:30 p.m. Visit the VFW's Facebook page for ticket information.

Memorial Day event plans are underway for Donaldsonville's Memorial Day parade and ceremony starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall.

The parade leaves city hall at 9 a.m. May 30 and ends at Louisiana Square, which a program will be presented by American Legion Post 98 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3766.

For information, call (225) 473-4814 or (225) 445-1383.

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Around Ascension for May 11, 2022 | Ascension | theadvocate.com - The Advocate

Reneisha Jacobs would do anything to put a smile on her 9-year-old sons face.

Living with muscular dystrophy, Jacobs son, Mason, has never been able to go out and play sports with his classmates at Lowery Elementary School in Donaldsonville.

But this past year, that changed with the introduction of the Team of Dreams League, an all-abilities league in Gonzales that is a partnership between Gonzales Recreation Department and the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerces Leadership Ascension, a group designed to develop responsible community initiatives.

With an ear-to-ear smile, Mason finally found a place to play with his peers without being excluded due to his disease.

I know that hes happy and that really makes me happy, said Jacobs, who helps her son run the bases.

Team of Dreams teams play with several different adaptive balls to accommodate each player. The league played weekly on Monday nights at a newly renovated turf field across from East Ascension High School on South Irma Boulevard.

The league welcomes children as young as 5 and adults as old as 25 with a variety of developmental and physical disabilities that would have prevented them from playing with other children.

It gives them a chance to compete just like kids who have all their athletic abilities, Lance Kohan, Gonzales recreation director, said.

The turf field site was secured by the Leadership Ascension Class of 2019. The games are played on the field named for Ward Webb, a longtime member of the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office and supporter of Special Olympics programs, who died in 2018.

The league itself was the brainchild of several people with experience in Baton Rouges all-ability league, the Miracle League.

When I found out that Leadership Ascension was making the field, I was so excited because I felt there was such a need to have this type of sport for students and adults with special needs, said Emily Mooney, one of the directors of the league and a special education coordinator for Ascension Parish schools. Its an absolute dream come true to have this happen.

They also had support from the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Ripken was a prolific baseball player, coach and manager best known for his time with the Baltimore Orioles. His namesake foundation describes their utilization of his legacy as a chance to prepare at-risk youth for lifes challenges by teaching them critical life skills such as teamwork, communication, work ethic and respect.

The revitalization of the field and the leagues establishment culminated in its inaugural season, starting with four teams two for children under 12 and two for teenagers and young adults.

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On May 2, the league played its last regular game of its season, where the coaches and sponsors of the teams reflected on how proud they are of their athletes. After the national anthem was sung by Matthew Nemmo, one of the athletes on the older team, a game of inclusivity and fun got underway.

While keeping the traditional structure of softball with a series of innings and a field full of players on defense and offense, the objective for the players isnt to beat the other team. Like the name implies, this is one team, where winning isnt as important as having fun.

Its an outlet for them, Hillary Loeber said. Its not competitive and its just so refreshing.

Loeber said her 8-year-old son, Jack, who is one of about 200 people worldwide diagnosed with a developmental disorder known as PACS-1, doesnt just love playing at the Field of Dreams, but is learning from it as well.

He is accepted just like everyone else and this is the one place that every single one of these kids get to be in the spotlight. When it's there turn, they are called by name, cheered on and just not held back by anything, Loeber said as she lifted her son up.

Rather than referring to them as having disabilities, the league refers to the athletes physical and developmental disorders with a more optimistic, inclusive nomenclature: exceptionalities.

They didnt ask to be born this way, with these exceptionalities, Randy Mast said. But here they are, making the most of their lives. Theyre exceptional in their own right.

Mast, a retired special education teacher from East Baton Rouge Parish, sponsors one of the leagues teams through his company, Buffalo South Sauce. Continuing the mission of his company, with a focus on giving back to the community, he felt it was a no-brainer to be a part of this program.

The smiles on the faces of these children, Mast described, is pure joy.

Each of them has their own limitations and theyre just out here having fun like any other child playing softball, Mast said. Theyre having fun.

Following a promising start, Kohan and everyone else involved in the league have big plans for its expansion, including a complete overhaul of the fields campus, which includes adding dedicated bathrooms and concessions, as well as seeking more sponsors for more teams.

Kohan splits his Monday nights between the Team of Dreams League and a similar all-abilities basketball league. Badges for Basketball, whose season is still running, brings athletes with exceptionalities into mentee positions with Gonzales law enforcement officers to learn life skills and play together as a team where they couldnt before.

Giving them the chance to get out there and be just like the other kids, that means a lot to us, Kohan said. We want them to be just like the other leagues.

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Play ball. New all-abilities league give kids who couldn't play on other teams a chance to swing a bat - The Advocate

During the week of May 2 May 6, 2022, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish:

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Charles Chuck Long and Robin OBannon.

Assumption Parish:

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau.

St. James Parish:

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin.

Submitted by Public Information Officer Tyler Cavalier for 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky L. Babin.

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Ascension Parish baseball has been strong this spring and two teams are headed to the state tournament on Thursday in Sulphur.

The Dutchtown Griffins (35-3) and the St. Amant Gators (32-7) won their quarterfinal matchups and are set for semifinal games. Dutchtown, the three seed, swept Central with scores of 3-2 and 6-1. The Griffins, under coach Chris Schexnaydre, have been a model of consistency this season. They return to the semifinals for the first time in 12 years.

Dutchtown will play the number two seed, West Monroe, on Thursday at 6 pm. The St. Amant Gators did the improbable in the quarters, they beat the top seed.

St. Amant traveled to Barbe high school and won two out of three games. They won game one 7-4, lost game two 5-0 and won game three 5-4. Coach Brandon Bravata will lead his team to a semifinal matchup with the fourth seed, Sulphur. It will be home game for Sulphur as they play at McMurry Park during the regular season. That should not faze the Gators as they are battle tested.

Both semifinal matchups will be played at 6 pm. Ascension parish will be well represented in Sulphur. Victories by Dutchtown and St Amant on Thursday would set up an all-Ascension Parish final on Saturday at 6 pm. No matter the outcome, baseball in Ascension parish has been stellar this spring, something tells me we will see more outstanding play in the future.

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The Ascension of the Lord

1) Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-92) Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-38; 10:19-23Gospel: Jn 24:46-53

Making, keeping, or breaking promises are part of daily human interactions. We promise to be on time for meetings and we promise children rewards for good behavior.We promise to spend time with family and friends, and we make promises in the form of engagements, vows, and other small and big life commitments.

On this Ascension Sunday as Jesus ascends to his heavenly father his final words are filled with divine promises to his disciples and to us.

So, as we allow Gods word to dwell in us, we reflect on the promises of God made real in the promises of Jesus at the sacred moment of his ascension to heaven. For in his divine promises, we find hope and strength for the daily journey of faith.

In the opening verses of the Acts of the Apostles, we are told that the risen Jesus instructed his disciples not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

Why does Jesus promise the gift of the Holy Spirit at his ascension? Because his disciples, the apostles and the church would not have the courage or wisdom to proclaim boldly the life-giving message of Jesus without the strength of the Holy Spirit.

We know this from the words of Jesus himself, who says, You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

The Gospel also directs our gaze to the promise of Jesus to remain with his disciples, and us, until the end of time. This promise was especially comforting to the disciples as they experienced, first hand, Jesus leaving their company in his ascension to heaven.

At this pivotal moment, Jesus explains the meaning of his suffering, death on the cross and resurrection on the third day. He willingly endured his paschal mystery so that repentance and forgiveness of sins could be preached to all in his holy name.

The ascension of Jesus is a moment of hope and mission for the church. For Jesus assures his disciples that he will remain with them in the gift and mystery of the Eucharist. And he sends the disciples on mission to be loving witnesses of all that they had seen and heard in the events of his passion, death and resurrection.

So, as he returns to his heavenly Father, Jesus says, And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.

Gods promises carry with them the certainty of divine power and merciful love. While our human promises may fail from time to time, we can trust fully in the promises of God. Because God is love. And Gods promise of divine love never fails.

If you have experienced broken promises, let this Ascension Sunday be a time of renewed hope in the promises of God that never fail. In the sure hope of the promises of Jesus at his ascension, we pray with joyful faith, speak to me, Lord.

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What does the promise of Jesus at his ascension mean to you personally?

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Sunday Scripture reading, May 29, 2022: The Ascension promise - Catholic News Service

Mike Stucka USA TODAY NETWORK| Gonzales Weekly Citizen

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 30% as 2,163 cases were reported. The previous week had 1,664 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Louisiana ranked 41st among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the latest week coronavirus cases in the United States increased 33.2% from the week before, with 501,037 cases reported. With 1.4% of the country's population, Louisiana had 0.43% of the country's cases in the last week. Across the country, 43 states had more cases in the latest week than they did in the week before.

Ascension Parish reported 53 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 20 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 33,230 cases and 293 deaths.

Within Louisiana, the worst weekly outbreaks on a per-person basis were in Orleans Parish with 144 cases per 100,000 per week; St. Bernard Parish with 93; and Jefferson Parish with 80. The Centers for Disease Control says high levels of community transmission begin at 100 cases per 100,000 per week.

Adding the most new cases overall were Orleans Parish, with 563 cases; Jefferson Parish, with 344 cases; and East Baton Rouge Parish, with 202. Weekly case counts rose in 37 parishes from the previous week. The worst increases from the prior week's pace were in East Baton Rouge, Orleans and Lafayette parishes.

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Louisiana ranked 48th among states in share of people receiving at least one shot, with 61% of its residents at least partially vaccinated. The national rate is 77.7%, a USA TODAY analysis of CDC data shows. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are the most used in the United States, require two doses administered a few weeks apart.

In the week ending Wednesday, Louisiana reported administering another 19,025 vaccine doses, including 2,727 first doses. In the previous week, the state administered 23,113 vaccine doses, including 3,305 first doses. In all, Louisiana reported it has administered 6,248,403 total doses.

Across Louisiana, cases fell in 18 parishes, with the best declines in Jackson Parish, with 1 cases from 9 a week earlier; in Sabine Parish, with 0 cases from 7; and in Caldwell Parish, with 4 cases from 10.

In Louisiana, 28 people were reported dead of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday. In the week before that, 25 people were reported dead.

A total of 1,175,460 people in Louisiana have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 17,276 people have died from the disease, Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the United States 81,863,725 people have tested positive and 997,526 people have died.

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USA TODAY analyzed federal hospital data as of Sunday, May 8.

Likely COVID patients admitted in the state:

Likely COVID patients admitted in the nation:

Hospitals in 36 states reported more COVID-19 patients than a week earlier, while hospitals in 32 states had more COVID-19 patients in intensive-care beds. Hospitals in 35 states admitted more COVID-19 patients in the latest week than a week prior, the USA TODAY analysis of U.S. Health and Human Services data shows.

The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control. If you have questions about the data or the story, contact Mike Stucka at mstucka@gannett.com.

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Ascension Parish reported 53 additional COVID-19 cases this week - Weekly Citizen