Volume 9, Issue #33 - August 22, 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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Ascension's Bell Will Toll
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia Bishop James B. Magness invite Episcopal churches to take part in a national action to remember and honor the first enslaved Africans who landed in English North America in 1619 by tolling their bells for one minute on
Sunday, August 25, 2019, at 3:00 pm ET.
Ascension's tower bell will toll; the public is invited to stop by the churchyard and join in prayer, led by Deacon Sue Kurtz.
Watch Presiding Bishop Curry’s video message
here
.
“The National Park Service is commissioning, and asking, churches and people from around this country to commemorate and remember that landing and the bringing of those first enslaved Africans to this country by ringing bells. And if possible, by tolling the bells of churches and to do so on August 25 at 3:00 in the afternoon,” said Curry. “I’m inviting us as The Episcopal Church to join in this commemoration as part of our continued work of racial healing and reconciliation. At 3:00 pm we can join together with people of other Christian faiths and people of all faiths to remember those who came as enslaved, who came to a country that one day would proclaim liberty. And so we remember them and pray for a new future for us all.”
This national bell ringing is among the Healing Day events being held at
Fort Monroe National Monument
to commemorate the 400th anniversary of that landing.
Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
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Pre-Planning for End of Life
Rite I or Rite II? Eucharist or no? Burial service in the church, or only a graveside committal? Special music, songs, readings, people? Please consider writing your preferences on a “Funeral Information and Burial Instructions” form, for storage in the church office. This confidential information will serve as a guide to the church and your family after your death.
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Sunday School / Christian Formation with
will resume on
Sunday, September 8,
led by Laura Buffenmyer.
All school-age youth are invited;
gather in the parish hall at 9:15 a.m.
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Sunday Offerings
- August 4: $4,231
- August 11: $7,520
- August 18: $5,954
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THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
will meet next on August 31, 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: August 18 - January 26
as of 8/15/19 *
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August 25, 2019
Daily Office Lectionary
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Week of Proper 16, Year One – BCP 976
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- 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 - All ages 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
- Chalice Bearer: Scott Mello
- Lector & PoP: Michal Smith-Mello
- Acolyte: Stuart Brown
10:30 a.m. - Rite II
- Chalice Bearer: Joyce Taylor
- Lector: Heidi Hiemstra
- Acolytes:
- C: Natalie Agne
- T: Julia Tyson & Charlotte Saunderson
- Jubilee Streamers as available
- Ushers: Jim & Debbie Kimbrough
- Altar Guild: T2 - RoseGayle Hardy, Agnes Parman, Ruth Feindel
- Men's Club: T3 - Roy Upshaw, Jack Bates, Fred Kirchhoff
COUNTERS:
TWO needed
VESTRY LOCKUP DUTY & Coffee Hour Coordinator this week:
Ginni Fox
- Vestry member responsible for lockup will also coordinate or supply snacks for Coffee Hour (reimbursable expense) and ensure kitchen cleanup is complete.
- 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. Hubert’s, Clark County (Winchester) – The Rev. Duane Smith,
Rector,
The Rev. Charles Ellestad,
Assisting Priest.
Recently in need of prayers:
Adriana;
Angela; Bill; Dan; Debbie; the Duncan Family; Faye & Steve; Fred; Geoff & Heidi; Janice; John; Josh; June; Mary Jane; Peter; Rebecca; Shawn; Vic.
Continuing concern:
Betty; Collin; Darlene; David; Dillard; Doris & Charlie; Harry; Holly; Isaiah; James; Janet; Jean; Jim & Debbie; Jinks; John; Julia; Lee; Mac; Marilyn; Mary; Melissa; Natalie; Polly; Scott & Kathy; and Sherri. We also pray for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Mary Jo, Nick, Seth, and Tanner.
Birthdays:
8/28 – Shannon Lancaster; 8/30 – Gillian McDaniel, William Thurston;
8/31 – Katie Duke, Kim Brown, Laura Nelson.
Anniversaries:
8/30 –
Jack Harden & Karen Lee Hoover.
Recently Departed:
Alice Bacon Blanton
(sister of the late Anna Blanton Howell).
NOTICE:
Part of the strength of this congregation is our care and concern for each other. Please help us to do this by letting the church office know when you are ill, hospitalized, or otherwise in need of prayer and/or visitation. We especially want to serve you during these times.
Also, if we don’t have your birthday or anniversary on file, or if it appears incorrectly, please let us know!
Call the office at
502-223-0557
(messages are checked Tuesday thru Friday), or email
curate@ascensionfrankfort.org
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10:30 AM RITE II - John Martin,
Organist
- Prelude: Bunessan - Charles Callahan
- Opening Hymn: Hymnal 8 - Morning has broken - Bunessan
- Gloria: Hymnal 421
- Gradual Psalm: Psalm 71:1-6 In te, Domine, speravi
- Gospel Acclamation
- Offertory
- Sanctus: S 124
- Fraction Anthem: S 161
- Communion Meditation: Jesu dulcis memoria - Charles Callahan
- Closing Hymn: Hymnal 304 - I come with joy to meet my Lord - Land of Rest
- Postlude: Jerusalem, my happy home - (Land of Rest) - George Shearing
Ritesong Online Music Library
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Clergy and Staff
- The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Associate Rector Emeritus
- The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate
- The Rev. Deacon Susan E. Kurtz, Deacon
- 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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