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Volume 7, Issue #38 - September 21, 2017
In the name of Christ, we embrace all people to be nourished and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and serve the world.
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THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, ASCENSION WELCOMES BISHOP BRUCE CALDWELL,
who will preach and celebrate at both the 8:00 and 10:30 services. Bishop Caldwell will also join us for breakfast, and be available for conversation at the Preacher’s Forum and Coffee Hour. On the occasion of the Bishop’s visit, today’s undesignated plate offering will benefit the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund.
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Also on Sunday, September 24, we will welcome
Quinton Reese Hosley into our faith community by Baptism; he is the son of Lukas Myers Hosley and Suzanne Catherine Hosley. And, we give thanks for this special day in the lives of Katherine Mueller and Scott & Kathy Kimbel, who will be Received, and Jennifer Lee and Lacy Wallace, who will be Confirmed.
Parish members and guests are cordially invited to a special Coffee Hour reception, hosted by our young adults (CAYA) in honor of Bishop Caldwell and our newest members.
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and pray for the individuals and families affected. This is just the beginning of a long recovery — and our brothers and sisters in need are counting on us.
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[About Giving to ERD: If you give online or write a check directly to ERD, be sure to look for the place on the form to include the name and city of your church - "Ascension, Frankfort KY".
OR
you may write a check payable to 'Church of the Ascension' and we will pass along 100% to ERD. Either way helps to track our congregational outreach.]
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FUNDRAISER FOR GEOFF PINKERTON:
Most of you know that our own Geoff Pinkerton is fighting cancer. Ian’s Cub Scout pack is having a fundraiser dinner featuring bean/vegetable soup on
Friday, September 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
at Highland Christian Church, 265 Versailles Road at Lyons Drive in Frankfort. All you can eat for $5.00! Benefits will help the family with extra expenses during this difficult time.
Also see Geoff's "Caring Bridge" web page at
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or the church office to coordinate "offline" offerings.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Sunday morning breakfast service will begin no later than 8:50 a.m.,
in order to allow time for people to eat and make it to other activities.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION / SUNDAY SCHOOL
is open to children of all ages: participants, leaders and learners will gather in the parish hall at 9:15. Contact Frances Kirchhoff,
francesck@bellsouth.net
CAYA (Church of the Ascension Young Adults)
- Semi-monthly meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month - upcoming:: 9/24, 10/8 and 10/22, 11/12 and 11/26, and 12/10. Gather in the library during Coffee Hour (after the 10:30 service ends). All teens and young adults are welcome!
Contact Kristi Buffenmyer,
kbuffenmyer@yahoo.com
CHOIR REHEARSALS
continue on Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the choir room. New voices are always welcome! Contact John Martin,
music@ascensionfrankfort.org
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- Sunday, October 1 - Blessing of the Animals, Ascension's front lawn and/or parish hall - 2:00 p.m., rain or shine!
- Saturday, October 7 - Acolyte Festival, Washington D.C.
- Saturday, October 14 - Capital Pride Festival, Old Capital Lawn, downtown Frankfort, 11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check with Morgan Faulkner (smfaulkner90@gmail.com) about helping out with Ascension's booth!
- Thursday & Friday, November 9 & 10 - Candlelight Chili Supper - Men's Club fundraiser
- Sunday, December 10 - Advent Service: The Great O's, 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 21 - Winter Solstice - late afternoon / early evening - join the "watch" to see the sunbeam travel to the altar in Ascension's sanctuary!
- Sunday, December 24:
- 4 Advent Services at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
- Christmas Eve Family Service at 5:00 p.m.
- Christmas Eve Mass - music begins at 10:00, service at 10:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day Service, 10:00 a.m.
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Weekly Total Income:
- Sunday, 9/3/17: $4,888
- Sunday, 9/10/17 - $5,222
- Sunday, 9/17/17 - $7,223
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September 24 - December 31
This schedule (PDF file linked above) includes acolytes, chalice bearers, lectors, altar guild and men's club teams, coffee hour hosts, and vestry lockup duties, plus dedications for altar flowers.
- Participants, please check this schedule EVERY WEEK to review your upcoming Sunday duties for the next few weeks. The same schedule is posted on the office window - please write in changes there, as needed, or notify Deacon Rebecca Saager.
- To share your time and talent in a new ministry, change your team assignment(s), change your availability for a future Sunday, or change duties assigned for THIS Sunday, please contact Deacon Rebecca Saager (curate@ascensionfrankfort.org).
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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Daily Lectionary: Year One
Week of Proper 20, Year One (9/24/17) - BCP 984
www.lectionarypage.net
8:00 a.m. - Rite I
- Subdeacon: Susan E. Kurtz
- Chalice Bearer: Chris Smith
- Lector & Prayers of the People: Mac Elliott
- Acolyte: Stuart Brown
10:30 a.m. - Rite II
- Subdeacon: Susan E. Kurtz
- Chalice Bearer: Shannon Lancaster
- Lector: Jennifer Lee
- Thurifer: Tori Word
- Acolytes:
- C: Jillian Word & Reagan Napier
- T: Jordan Masters & Natalie Agne
- JS: Peyton Heady, Hannah Lee, Lucy & Charlotte Saunderson
- Oblation Bearers: Scott & Kathy Kimbel
- Ushers: Kristi & Laura Buffenmyer
- Altar Guild: T4 - Rick & Sue Kurtz, Debbie & Jim Kimbrough, Jim King
- Men's Club: T3 - Roy Upshaw, Jack Bates, Fred Kirchhoff
VESTRY LOCKUP DUTY:
Kristi Buffenmyer
COFFEE HOUR:
CAYA - THANK YOU!
- Yes, we are still looking for Coffee Hour hosts and helpers! Vestry members have agreed to pitch in on Sundays when no one else is scheduled, but we encourage everyone to share in this ministry as you are able.
- Jan Stevens is our Hospitality Coordinator - contact her by email at jstevens5@aol.com - If you would like to host Coffee Hour, please sign up on the printed sheet on the office window. If you can bring treats but need a helper, or vice versa, Jan can help you team up!
COUNTERS:
TWO needed
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Intercessions for the Church: St. Raphael’s Church, Lexington – The Rev. Karen Workman Booth,
Priest in Charge.
Recently in need of prayers: Collin; Faye & Steve; Geoff; Jon.
Continuing concern: Alfred;
Bob; David; Debbie; Dillard; Doris & Charlie; Gail; Harrison; Jan; Jean; Jim & Debbie; Jinks; Julia; Lara; Linda;
Luke; Marilyn; Natalie; Polly; Risa & her daughter; Ruth; Scott & Kathy; Shelia; Sherri; Walt & Betsy; Will; and Will & Trish. We also pray for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Nick, and Seth; and for Susan Kurtz, Postulant for Holy Orders.
Birthdays: 9/24 – Roger Stapleton; 9/25 – Nancy K. Robertson; 9/27 – Jackson Kinnett, Jim King; 9/30 – Doris Hinds, Linda Word.
Anniversaries: 9/26 – Will & Pamela McKee.
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- Prelude: Brother James’s air - Harold Darke
- Opening Hymn: Hymn 9 - Not here for high and holy things - Morning Song
- Gradual Psalm: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
- Baptismal Procession: Wade in the water
- Offertory: A Repeating Alleluia - Calvin Hampton
- Sanctus: S 128
- Fraction Anthem: S 165
- Communion Meditation - Hymn 382 - King of glory, king of peace - General Seminary, and Is there anybody who loves my Jesus?
- Closing Hymn: Hymn 521 - Put forth, O God, thy Spirit’s might - Chelsea Square
- Postlude: Bishop’s fanfare - Norman Coke-Jephcott
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Clergy and Staff
- The Rev. William Jessee Neat, Rector
- The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Assisting Priest (Retired)
- The Rev. Nancy S. Farley, Assisting Priest (Retired)
- The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate
- Mr. John B. Martin, Director of Music & Organist
- Ms. Mona Landrum Proctor, Parish & Financial Administrator
- Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton
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