Volume 10, Issue #41
October 15, 2020
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 PETER'S PEN
I am taking time at this week's vestry meeting to reflect on what has happened over the past 12 months at Ascension (what a year it's been!), what is happening now, and what will be happening shortly. Here is a recap:
1) I give thanks for the prayer that undergirds our parish. God's Spirit moves powerfully through the Church of the Ascension, and much of this happens because of prayer. Our Daughters of the King, our Benedictines, our clergy, and many of you pray daily for one another and for our community. Thank you for this wonderful, Spirit-filled work!
2) Stewardship: It is stewardship time at Ascension. More information will be coming out shortly. Please begin considering how God is blessing your life and how you may be called to support Ascension in 2021 with your time, talent, and treasure. In my own life, in spite of the pandemic, there is much for which I am grateful, beginning with my health and the health of my family. My giving (both to Ascension and to others) for 2021 is framed by the knowledge that I am blessed with good health, good healthcare, and a loving parish family.
3) Advent and Christmas at Ascension: we are working on worship plans. Covid has (obviously) changed how we worship for now, and these seasons will look a little different. We are going to do our best to celebrate Advent and Christmas in ways that are as "normal" as possible (i.e., in the church building) and also keep us as safe as possible. Please keep all of us planning worship in your prayers, as we do this work.
It is a joy to walk, work, and worship with you!
Blessings,
Peter+
Cell: 502-661-2742
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Join us for Online Worship
Sunday, October 18
Holy Eucharist recorded inside the church
with Ascension clergy and organist
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost:
Proper 24, Year Two
BCP 989
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Reminder: All Ascension videos - and several organ and piano performances by John Martin - are now available on our FREE "YouTube Channel." You may subscribe, get notifications, view playlists... click here for more information... or go directly to the Ascension YouTube Channel Page. This means you can conveniently find all Ascension videos all in one place, without having to scroll and sift through all of our other Facebook group postings. Kudos to Taylor Lunsford for creating and managing our videos!
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On Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. EST, join Presiding Bishop Curry and Dr. Catherine Meeks in a conversation regarding the work of the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing as we celebrate its third year of service to the Church. The conversation will explore the challenges facing us as we navigate the two pandemics, COVID-19 and racial unrest, with the intention of finding the best paths forward as we seek to demonstrate our love for one another through striving for peace and justice and respecting the dignity in everyone. Registration details: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_Yh4bpYxtSOSRwgMH346sFQ
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Our Directory Project is ongoing, although progressing more slowly than originally planned. We will let you know just as soon as it is available!
Meanwhile, if you haven't yet heard: we are collecting contact information from the congregation in order to put together a shareable directory – see the PDF data collection form here. We will not include or share your contact info unless we have your signed permission on file. Sharing will be strictly limited to within the congregation, never for outside users, advertisers, etc. Our goal is to help folks stay in touch with each other, even during this time of ongoing pandemic lockdown. Participation is totally optional, but we hope you will want to be included! (In lieu of the form, you may send an email to info@ascensionfrankfort.org containing the requested information, and that email would serve as permission to share.)
We also encourage everyone to also submit a photo! A digital photo is preferred - send by email to the address above - or send a paper/print photo to the church address. And yes - you may still send a photo now, even if you have already submitted your information form.
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Father Peter and the Vestry are working with our diocesan leaders to plan for re-opening safely when the time is right.
Regular office hours remain suspended until further notice; clergy and staff are working (mostly) from home. Access to the building is limited and "Healthy at Work" guidelines apply to everyone who enters the building.
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includes our church building!
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MONTHLY RECEIPTS
10/2/2020: $3,152
10/7/2020: $20,420
10/9/2020: $2,425
10/15/2020: $3,097
Thank you for your continuing support. We are working to minimize expenses but still need to pay for upkeep, maintenance, insurance, payroll, etc. Click here to see a letter from our Treasurer regarding the pandemic:
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This web site has an abundance of information and resources - check it out!
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Intercessions for the Church: 124th Convention of the Diocese of Lexington.
Recently in need of prayers: Adrianna; Barbara; Bill; Bob; Bobbie Lee; Candy; Correll; Daneen; Debbie; Donnie; Faye & Steve; Fran & Doug; Ginni; Heidi & Ian; Greg; Joe; Jon; Josh; Julia; Kay; Linda; Lynda; Madonna; Margaret & Jeremiah; Marilyn; Sandy; Scott & Kathy; Sidney, Suzanne, Tod, Blair & Grant; Will.
Continuing concern: Betty; Carrie & Shawn; Collin; Dan; Darlene; David; Debbie; Dillard; Doris; the Duncan Family; Edith & Marion; Erika; Gillian; Holly; Isaiah; James & Stella; Janet; Janice; Jean; Jinks; John & Willie; June; Linda; Mac; Mae & Frank; Mary; Melissa; Mike & Susie; Polly; Sherri; and Tom. We also pray for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Mary Jo, Nick, Seth, Tanner, and Walter.
Birthdays: 10/19 - Todd Elliott; 10/21 - Chloe Bates; 10/22 Jimmy Van Meter, Katelyn Frost; 10/25 - Daniel Aossey; 10/29 - Linda Pollock.
Recently Departed: Father Aaron Paul Collins.
Thanksgivings: for continued recovery from surgery for several of our members; for beautiful fall weather; for our Vestry leaders; and for our Deacons.
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 periodically), or email curate@ascensionfrankfort.org
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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 secure long-term storage in the parish office. This confidential information will serve as a guide to the church and your family after your death. A 'Kentucky Living Will Directive and Health Care Surrogate Designation' Form is also available. Return the completed form(s) to Deacon Rebecca, Deacon Sue, or to the parish office.
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Clergy and Staff
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The Rev. Peter Doddema, Priest
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The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Associate Priest Emeritus
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The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate
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The Rev. Deacon Susan E. Kurtz, Deacon
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Mr. John B. Martin, Director of Music & Organist
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Ms. Mona Landrum Proctor, Parish & Financial Administrator
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Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton
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