Volume 9, Issue #8 - February 28, 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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FROM THE RECTOR
As a reminder, this Saturday, March 2, is the 123rd Diocesan Convention, being held at Georgetown College. Please hold our Lay Deputies and Clergy in your prayers as we meet to do the business of the diocese. Lay Deputies are: Leah MacSwords, Laura Buffenmyer, Shannon Lancaster, and Pauline Van Horn. We will be available
on Sunday
during the Preacher's Forum and at Coffee Hour to share information.
As several of you have heard by now, Mother Nancy Farley will be leaving Ascension at the end of April (see below). Mother Nancy will be greatly missed, and I am eternally grateful for her ministry to the congregation and as my colleague. Her selfless work has strengthened our spiritual core and our community fabric. More information about a proper farewell will be forthcoming. Sharing from her:
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Dear Father Jessee,
As is the custom and tradition of the Episcopal Church that all associate clergy resign when the Rector of a parish leaves, and as I am currently in the process of moving, I hereby give notice of my resignation, as of April 30, 2019. My last Sunday will be April 28, 2019.
Please know of my deep gratitude for my time at Ascension. It was a joy to serve under you and to engage the congregation.
Yours in Christ,
Nancy
The Rev. Nancy Stone Farley
Blessings,
Jessee+
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The Ordination will be followed by a reception in the parish hall. In order to help plan for the number of bulletins and amount of food for the reception, please let us know if you plan to attend.
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TRANSITION UPDATE
as of 2/28/19
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"Holy Cow!" Survey:
PLANNING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER
We are inviting Ascension parishioners to complete the
Church Assessment Tool (CAT),
from Holy Cow! Consulting, an on-line instrument that will help our leaders gauge the strength, vitality, and trends in our church. The information gained from this assessment will be valuable in helping the Vestry as we make decisions about the future of the Church of the Ascension.
Parishioners will soon receive an email with a unique link to the CAT. Beginning on
Friday, March 1
, you may go online by clicking on the link provided, and tell us about your experiences in and priorities for Ascension. Please do not discuss the survey or your answers with others, as this may influence their answers.
If you need a paper copy, please come to the office; we will provide one for you along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope.
All answers are strictly anonymous. We have no way of matching any assessment to a particular person, so please feel free to candidly share your perceptions, opinions and experiences. Our future together is dependent on your participation and honest answers.
If you have questions, please contact:
- Vestry member Zachary A. Horn
OR
- Senior Warden Leah MacSwords
Many thanks,
The 2019 Ascension Vestry
Leah MacSwords, Senior Warden
Jim King, Junior Warden
Tim Agne, Laura Buffenmyer, Ginni Fox, Ron Gruzesky, Rose Gayle Hardy, Todd Elliott, Zachary A. Horn, David Hurt, Shannon Lancaster, and Pauline Van Horn
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FINANCIAL UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2019
- 02/03/19: $4,386
- 02/10/19: $4,335
- 02/17/19: $2,501
- 02/24-28/19: $3,704
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Expenses in February include payment toward our remaining 2018 Fair Share Assessment, and our 2019 Fair Share Assessment.
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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 Sue Kurtz
5PM
June 17-21
Frankfort Reading Camp @ Ascension
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THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
will meet next on March 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: March 3 - June 30
as of 2/28/19
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March 3, 2019
Daily Office Lectionary
Week of Last Epiphany, Year One - BCP 950
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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 & Lector: Sue Kurtz
- Chalice Bearer & Prayers of the People: Frances Kirchhoff
- Acolyte: Stuart Brown
10:30 a.m. - Rite II
- Subdeacon & Chalice Bearer: Sue Kurtz
- Lector: Lara Heady
- Acolytes:
- C: Julia Tyson
- T: Charlotte Saunderson & Sam Agne
- Ushers: Kristi & Laura Buffenmyer
- Altar Guild: T2 - Rose Gayle Hardy, Agnes Parman, Ruth Feindel
- Men's Club: T3: Roy Upshaw, Jack Bates, Fred Kirchhoff
COUNTERS:
TWO needed
VESTRY LOCKUP DUTY:
Ron Gruzesky
COFFEE HOUR:
Reimbursable pickup - Ron Gruzesky
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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:
Theological Sunday – Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates of the Diocese of Lexington.
Recently in need of prayers:
Angela; Barbara; Donnie; the Duncan Family; Faye & Steve; Geoff; 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; Jim & Fonda; 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 Sue Kurtz,
Ordinand, Sacred Order of Deacons.
Birthdays:
3/4 – George Robertson, Nancy Caudill; 3/5 – Maggie Wunderlich; 3/6 – David Rossman; 3/7 – Miller Elliott, Rick Kurtz; 3/9 – Nancy Farley.
Recently Deceased:
Eric Diblasi
(cousin of Rebecca Saager).
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10:30:
- Prelude: Praise the Lord with drums and cymbals - Sigfrid Karg-Elert
- Opening Hymn - Hymn 427 - When morning gilds the skies - Laudes Domini
- Gloria: S 280 - Glory to God in the highest
- Gradual Psalm: LEVAS 277, Psalm 99 - Dominus regnavit
- Gospel Acclamation: S 155
- Offertory
- Sanctus: S 129 - Holy, holy, holy
- The Great Amen
- Fraction Anthem: S 154
- Communion Hymn: Hymn 134 - O Light of Light, Love given birth - Jesu dulcis memoria
- Closing Hymn: Hymnal 460 - Alleluia! Sing to Jesus - Hyfrydol
- Postlude: Dear Maker of the starry skies - Robert Hebble
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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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