And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God.
Mark 16:19
.: This Year's Ascension Picnic Menu :.
Chicken Deli Meat, Cheese and Crackers
(It is traditional to eat some sort of bird since Jesus "flew" to heaven.)
Grapes
(The fruit represents Christ, the first fruit of all men.)
Cream Puffs
(Symbolizing the clouds that were in the sky.)
Sparkling Pink Lemonade
(Chosen for the "rising" bubbles.)
The feast of the Ascension has been transferred to Sunday in our diocese...
We will continue our celebration with Sunday Mass and Ascension Pancakes!
Happy Feast of the Ascension!