Volume 9, Issue #5 - January 31, 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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2019 Scout Sunday
This Sunday, February 3, we will recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting, especially BSA Troops #281 and #1281, both sponsored by Ascension.
“The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. In the first part of the Scout Oath or Promise the member declares, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law.”
The recognition of God as the ruling and leading power in the universe and the grateful acknowledgment of His favors and blessings are necessary to the best type of citizenship and are wholesome precepts in the education of the growing members. No matter what the religious faith of the members may be, this fundamental need of good citizenship should be kept before them.
The Boy Scouts of America, therefore, recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but it is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious training. Its policy is that the home and the organization or group with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life.”
And Announcing:
New Scouts BSA Troop #1281
will be chartered in the first week of February, sponsored by Ascension. Five girls are already signed on, and we welcome their participation in this Sunday's service. They will meet in Ascension's parish hall weekly, on Monday evenings.
Check out this televised interview
with the troop sponsor, Natalie Lile, and her daughter.
What is Scouts BSA?
For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy Scouts of America will be open to young women. Scouts BSA is a year-round program for boys and girls in fifth grade through high school that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves.
In Scouts BSA, young men and women go places, test themselves, and have one-of-a-kind adventures that can’t be found anywhere else.
Learn more here.
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FINANCIAL UPDATE – JANUARY 2019
- 01/06/19 - $ 5,159
- 01/13/19 - $ 5,988
- 01/20/19 - $ 5,798
- 01/27/19 - $ 4,352
- TOTAL $21,297
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February 10-14, 2019
The monks will create a World Peace Sand Mandala at the library, and will offer a Tibetan yoga class and a children’s art workshop at other downtown locations. Tibetan goods will be for sale at the Mandala site, including prayer flags, prayer beads, singing bowls, clothes, bags, jewelry and more.
Tuesday, February 12:
Monks will attend Ascension's Welcome Silence service at 5:15
“History of Tibet and Tashi Kyil Monastery”
6:00-7:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension
Suggested donation $10.
Wednesday, February 13:
“Tibetan Cooking Class” and
“Traditional Tibetan Dinner & Interfaith Gathering”
at Church of the Ascension
Cooking Class:
1:00-5:00 p.m.
$45 includes dinner ticket.
Pre-registration required – call 502-229-5113.
Dinner:
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$20 tickets available at The Light Clinic or Poor Richard’s Books.
Tickets at the door subject to availability.
To learn more about the Tibetan Buddhist Monks,
or contact Charlie Pearl at 502-330-1201.
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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.
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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THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
will meet next on February 2, 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! January 27 - April 28
as of 1/24/19
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February 3, 2019
Daily Office Lectionary
Week of 4 Epiphany, Year One - BCP 946
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UNDAY 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 for age 2 through fourth grade will resume on September 9. 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 & Lector: Frances Kirchhoff
- Prayers of the People: Mac Elliott
- Acolyte: Peggy Stoner
10:30 a.m. - Rite II
- Subdeacon: Sue Kurtz
- Chalice Bearer: Bob Bullock
- Lector: Ron Gruzesky
- Acolytes:
- C: Natalie Agne
- T: Julia Tyson & Charlotte Saunderson
- Ushers: Jim King & Joyce Taylor
- Altar Guild: T4 - Rick & Sue Kurtz, Jim & Debbie Kimbrough, Jim King
- Men's Club: T4: David Verry, Darci Verry, Tim Agne, Charlie Caudill
COUNTERS:
TWO needed
VESTRY LOCKUP DUTY:
Leah MacSwords
COFFEE HOUR:
Reimbursable pickup - Leah MacSwords
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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:
St. Thomas Church, Beattyville – The Ven. Bryant C. Kibler, Sr.,
Priest-in-Partnership.
Recently in need of prayers:
Angela; Barbara; Donnie; the Duncan Family; Faye & Steve; Geoff; Jim & Fonda; Lillian; Philip; Polly; Rebecca; 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,
Candidate for Holy Orders.
Birthdays:
2/4 – David Gierlach; 2/7 – Fred Kirchhoff; 2/8 – Jack Hoover.
Anniversaries:
2/5 – Richard & Ruth Feindel.
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10:30:
- Prelude: Durch Adams Fall - Gottfried August Homilius
- Opening Hymn - Hymn 379 - God is love, let heaven adore him - Abbot’s Leigh
- Gloria: S 280 - Glory to God in the highest
- Gradual Psalm: LEVAS 277, Psalm 71:1-6 - In te, Domine, speravi
- Gospel Acclamation: S 155
- Offertory
- Sanctus: S 129 - Holy, holy, holy
- The Great Amen
- Fraction Anthem: S 154
- Communion Hymn: Hymn 513 - Like the murmur of the dove’s song - Bridegroom
- Closing Hymn: Hymnal 569 - God the Omnipotent! - Russia
- Postlude: Prelude in A minor - Benedetto Marcello
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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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