Volume 9, Issue #7 - February 14, 2019
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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The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering, Bishop Provisional of the Diocese of Lexington, announced on Tuesday, February 12, 2019:
"I do hereby take order for the Ordination of Susan Kurtz to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's Holy Catholic Church on March 24, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, Frankfort, Kentucky."
Watch for more information to follow soon!
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Transition Update
- Watch this space for updates from our Senior Warden regarding our search for a new priest - as of 2/6/19.
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Simon House Invites You to
in Ascension’s parish hall on
Friday, February 15
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tomorrow! Tickets still available!
It’s murder with side-splitting laughs, performed by the Murder & Merriment Theatre Troupe, served with a delicious dinner!
Those who can help solve “Who dunnit?” will compete to win a valuable prize!
Tickets are $40 per person, available from Ron Gruzesky, Jim King, and John Martin,
or contact Simon House at 502-223-2138.
All proceeds benefit Simon House, providing services to women with children
and other low-income clients.
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FINANCIAL UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2019
- 02/03/19: $4,386
- 02/10/19: $4,335
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Tuesday, March 5
Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Supper
Wednesday, March 6
Ash Wednesday Services
7AM, 12PM, 7PM
Sunday, March 24
Ordination of Susan Kurtz
5PM
June 17-21
Frankfort Reading Camp @ Ascension
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THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
will meet next on February 16, 2019, (every other Saturday) in the parish library at 10:00 a.m. This group endeavors to bring men and youth to Christ through the three-fold disciplines of Prayer, Study and Service. Contact William Legg (
williamlesterlegg@msn.com
) for details.
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CENTERING PRAYER
group meets every Saturday morning, 10:00 - 10:30. All are invited and welcome to come and explore this ancient technique, meeting in the main church. For more information, contact Scott Kimbel,
kskimbel@yahoo.com
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Schedules & Teams:
UPDATED! February 17 - June 30
as of 2/13/19
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February 17, 2019
Daily Office Lectionary
Week of 6 Epiphany, Year One - BCP 948
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SUNDAY MORNINGS:
- BREAKFAST begins at 8:50 a.m. - free of charge to those in need; others may pay a small amount as able.
- ADULTS gather at 9:15 a.m. in the library for "The Preacher's Forum."
- CHILDREN & YOUTH: Christian Formation/Sunday School: Godly Play classes are ongoing for age 2 through fourth grade. Please gather in the parish hall to go upstairs together as a group. Latecomers must be escorted by a parent to the upstairs classroom. Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend all church services; a nursery is available for younger children starting at 9:15 a.m.
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8:00 a.m. - Rite I
- Subdeacon: Sue Kurtz
- Chalice Bearer: Scott Mello
- Lector & Prayers of the People: Michal Smith-Mello
- Acolyte: Angela Goetter
10:30 a.m. - Rite II
- Subdeacon: Sue Kurtz
- Chalice Bearer: Jim Kimbrough
- Lector: Bobbie Lee Wilson
- Acolytes:
- C: Geoff Pinkerton
- T: Ian Pinkerton & Jordan Masters
- Ushers: Jim King & Joyce Taylor
- Altar Guild: T1 - Suzanne Cox
- Men's Club: T1: Geoff Pinkerton, William Legg, Pauline VanHorn, Skip Hunt
COUNTERS:
TWO needed
VESTRY LOCKUP DUTY:
Shannon Lancaster
COFFEE HOUR:
Reimbursable pickup - Shannon Lancaster
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- Jan Stevens is our Hospitality Coordinator - contact her by email at jstevens5@aol.com to discuss Coffee Hour questions, needs and procedures. If you can bring treats but need a helper, or vice versa, Jan can help you team up!
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Intercessions for the Church:
122nd Convention of the Diocese of Lexington, at Georgetown, Ky
.
Recently in need of prayers:
Angela; Barbara; Donnie; the Duncan Family; Faye & Steve; Geoff; Jim & Fonda; Lillian; Philip; Polly; Rebecca; Robert; Theresa; Vic; and Vivian.
Continuing concern:
Anna; Betty; Bob; Carolina; Collin; Darlene; David; Dillard; Doris & Charlie; Harry; Holly; Isaiah; James; Janet; Jean; Jim & Debbie; Jinks; John; Julia; Lee; Linda; Mac; Marilyn; Mary; Mildred; Natalie; Penny; Rose; Scott & Kathy; Sherri; and Willie. We also pray for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Nick, Seth, and Tanner; and for Susan Kurtz,
Ordinand, Sacred Order of Deacons.
Birthdays:
2/17 – Jennifer Lee; 2/18 – David Bemiss; 2/20 – Alex Aossey, Bill Brown, Bob Gable; 2/21 – Kathy Inman; 2/22 – Rob McGurk.
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10:30:
- Prelude: Just as I am, without one plea - Dale Wood
- Opening Hymn - Hymn 544 - Jesus shall reign where’er the sun - Duke Street
- Gloria: S 280 - Glory to God in the highest
- Gradual Psalm: LEVAS 277, Psalm 1 - Beatus vir qui non abiit
- Gospel Acclamation: S 155
- Offertory
- Sanctus: S 129 - Holy, holy, holy
- The Great Amen
- Fraction Anthem: S 154
- Communion Hymn: Hymn 693 - Just as I am, without one plea - Woodsworth
- Closing Hymn: Hymnal 493 - O for a thousand tongues to sing - Azmon
- Postlude
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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
Copyright © 2019 Church of the Ascension. All Rights Reserved.
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