Volume 10, Issue #26
June 25, 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
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
Our Bishop is encouraging each church in our Diocese to begin developing plans for reopening the church buildings. There is no time frame associated with this: he is simply encouraging us to continue preparing.
Until a vaccine is developed for COVID-19, we anticipate that any in-person worship will involve everyone wearing a mask and social distancing (i.e., at least six feet between each family group or person).
With that in mind, would you please take a moment to thoughtfully respond to this simple survey? It will help me and the rest of our leaders who are developing these plans to do so accurately.
Please know that you and your families are in our prayers. Please keep us in your prayers, too, as we work to reopen our building safely.
With Joy,
Peter+
502-661-2742
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Join us for Online Worship
on Sunday, June 28
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost:
Proper 8, Year Two -
BCP 973
Given the success of the diocese-wide
St. George’s Day
and
Pentecost online celebrations
, three more diocesan-led worship services will be offered, on June 28, July 26, and August 30 - the last Sunday of each month through the summer.
June's service will be offered on Sunday, June 28, led by the faith communities of our DioLex's Ohio Valley region. The format will be the same as for past diocese-wide services - the video will be made available at 8:00 a.m. to watch on demand via our website and social media, and will go out via email to subscribers of our weekly DioLink and DioLex News e-newsletters. We look forward to worshiping with you this summer!
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Jennifer Lee offers this timely resource list for study of faith and race issues:
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Reminder:
All Ascension videos 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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PARISH DIRECTORY -
WE NEED YOUR HELP with this project
to create an up-to-date contact directory to share within the congregation. This will be done completely in-house using existing computer resources, with no extra cost involved for the church or parishioners. To be clear, this is NOT a project to bring in photographers or make sales.
This IS a project to create a print and digital directory containing contact information and family details (name / address / phone, birthdays and anniversaries, next-of-kin contacts) that each person included approves sharing within the congregation. When the directory is published, print copies will be available (only) to parishioners, and all digital copies will be password-protected. A cell phone app containing the directory info will also be available - giving instant access to details as they are updated over time.
Parishioners may also choose to provide details to the parish office that are
not
shared in the directory. ALL information provided will be used by Ascension only for stated purposes of maintaining contacts within the parish; no information will be shared with third parties, nor will any marketing be conducted around or contained in the directory.
SO, we need to hear from each person/family who wants to be included in the directory
- all those who "identify as" part of the Ascension parish. Even if you've 'been around forever' - we need to confirm data we have on file for you, AND we need your written permission to participate. That's a big job, a lot of names. We are starting by offering an online form that you may print and return (or just provide answers by email). If we don't hear from you after a bit, we will start calling / emailing to ask you about your directory preferences. You are also encouraged to provide a photo (one per family unit) to be included in the directory!
You don't have to be a baptized/confirmed "member" of Ascension to join the directory. This is just a way to help folks recognize faces and stay in touch, so if you're hanging around Ascension - in person or online - please send in a form!
Please click on the link below to print the response form, OR call the parish office (502-223-0557) and leave a message asking for a personal call to review your details. Remember that
only
those who do respond and give permission will be included in the directory!
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Book study:
LIVING JUDAISM
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no worship services or any group meetings in the church building until further notice. 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 to those with specific permission, 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
6/5/20: $3,310
6/12/20: $6,467
6/19/20: $3,440
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:
Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown The Rev. Karen Workman Booth,
Rector
.
Recently in need of prayers:
Adrianna; Barbara; Bill; Candy; Daneen; Debbie; Donnie; Edith & Marion; Fran & Doug; Ginni; Gus; Heidi & Ian; Greg; Joe; Jon; Josh;
Lara;
Linda; Madonna; Mae; Marie; Rodney;
Scott & Kathy;
Shirley; Sidney, Suzanne, Tod, Blair & Grant.
Continuing concern:
Betty; Carrie & Shawn; Collin; Dan; Darlene; David; Debbie; Dillard; Doris; the Duncan Family; Erika; Faye & Steve; Gillian; Holly; Isaiah; James & Stella; Janet; Janice; Jean; Jinks; John; Julia; June; Linda; Mac; Marilyn; Mary; Melissa; Mike & Susie; Natalie; 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:
7/1 - John Martin; 7/4 - Marisa Frost.
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
- The Rev. Peter Doddema, Priest
- The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Associate Priest 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 © 2020 Church of the Ascension. All Rights Reserved.
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