Volume 11, Issue #9
March 4, 2021
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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Father Peter Doddema is not writing to us this week. He is quite literally immersed in a challenge with the Kentucky River beside his home with wife Nicole.
As of Wednesday morning, flooding has brought 8" of water into the ground floor, and the river is not yet crested. At least at times, the road to their house has been blocked by floodwaters. The upper, main living floor of their house is expected to stay dry; Peter and Nicole have been prepping and moving things upstairs for the last few days.
Peter reports that they knew of this risk when they bought the house, and consider it a trade-off for the joys of living by the river for years at a time without flooding. They have supplies and are managing well under the circumstances. He expects to be preoccupied with flood-related issues and cleanup through most of next week.
Meanwhile, Father Bill Brown, Deacons Rebecca Saager and Sue Kurtz, and others from our Ascension family stand ready to assist if you are in need of help or pastoral care. (Call the church office at 502-223-0557.)
We ask for your prayers for Peter and Nicole, and for all of those affected by the terrible flooding this week in Frankfort and all around Kentucky.
Respectfully submitted,
Mona Proctor
Parish & Financial Admin
Cell: 502-661-2742
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Third Sunday
in Lent
March 7, 9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer with Deacon Rebecca
On Facebook LIVE
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Ascension has TWO addresses on Facebook:
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The On Being Project’s Religious Life and Social Healing team, and Washington National Cathedral’s Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage, invite you to join Pádraig Ó Tuama from On Being’s Poetry Unbound podcast for Poetry Unbound Plus, as he interviews contemporary poets whose work demonstrates an artistic and literary engagement with biblical narratives and characters.
These conversations are designed for religious and spiritual leaders, students of theology, those immersed in poetry, as well as strangers to biblical texts.
Click here and use the Special Access Code "CATHEDRAL" to see detailed descriptions of each conversation and to register. Space is limited to create an intimate virtual gathering space, so we encourage you to choose the conversation or two that draw you most.
Registered attendees will receive an email on the day of the event with a Zoom link to join. Recordings of all events will be accessible on the Cathedral and the On Being Project’s YouTube channel in the days following each event.
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Would you like to feel God’s presence more deeply? The Diocese of Lexington will offer a Zoom-based course that will introduce five ancient spiritual exercises that have helped Christians cultivate a more joyful and life-giving relationship with God and neighbor. The class will meet for five Monday nights in Lent, February 22-March 22, 7-8 p.m. Join us by registering with the link below!
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Kentucky Council of Churches announces
2021 Prayer In Action Days
KCC's annual Prayer in Action Days kicked off on February 2. This year will be a bit different since we cannot be at the Capitol, but you can still participate by tuning into the Facebook Live sessions. Each session will be held via Zoom and streamed on the KCC Facebook page so that you may watch it at the time it is happening, or come back to it at a later time.
“We will pray for our governor and legislators and call them to a higher moral agenda that puts the well-being of Kentucky’s people first,” said Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett, II, Executive Director of the Council. Each event will include prayer, education on issues, and a call to action. “We want to engage religious leaders and their congregants in direct justice advocacy.” Prayer in Action Days are inspired by Moral Mondays in North Carolina, where religious leaders created significant change in policies that oppressed the poor and people of color.
The Kentucky Council of Churches chose these issues based on policy statements approved by all eleven of the Council’s denominational members (to look at our policy statements, click here)The membership includes Protestant and Roman Catholic congregations. The Council works with other state advocacy groups and coalitions on issues, and many of them have committed to support the Prayer in Action Days.
All Prayer in Action events are interfaith and open to the public and media.
Schedule for Prayer in Action Days 2021
All sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
February 2: Kickoff
February 9: Criminal Justice
February 16: Healthcare and Disabilities
February 23: Fair Housing
March 2: Voting Rights
March 9: Death Penalty
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Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices
course to be offered again
March 9 - April 6
7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom
"Walk in Love" is an exciting opportunity to learn more about our Episcopalian way of life. Leading theologians will teach us about the liturgical year, habits of daily prayer, Anglican spirituality, and how prayer shapes our beliefs. We will follow these short teaching sessions with small group discussions designed to help us see our faith in new ways and live more fully into it. We will meet on Zoom, Tuesday nights from 7-8:30pm March 9 - April 6. We hope you will join us!
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REMINDER:
The Church Building Remains
CLOSED
NO ENTRY
unless pre-approved by Father Doddema
(502-661-2742)
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If you have any questions about donations or pledges, please contact Mona Proctor in the parish office: call 502-223-0557 or email info@ascensionfrankfort.org.
THANK YOU
for continuing to support Ascension w
ith your time, treasure, and talents!
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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: The Spouses and Widows of the Clergy of the Diocese of Lexington.
Recently in need of prayers: Adrianna; Bill; Correll; Debbie; Deborah; Donnie; Faye & Steve; Jennifer & Ronnie; Joe; Josh; Julia; Linda; Lynda; Marilyn; Marilyn; Matt; Michele and family; Mildred; Noreen; Peter & Nicole; Ruth; Scott & Kathy; Shannon; Stella; Tori; and the students and staff of Stewart Home School. Also the victims of recent flooding in our city and state.
Continuing concern: Barbara; Betty; Bobbie Lee; Collin; Dan; Darlene; David; Debbie; Dillard; the Duncan Family; Edith & Marion; Fran & Doug; Gillian; Ginni; Isaiah; Jean; Jinks; Mac; Mae & Frank; Mary; Melissa; Mike & Susie; and Polly. We also pray for those affected by the COVID pandemic, and for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Nick, Seth, Tanner, and Walter.
Thanksgivings: for the upcoming season of Lent and the healing and renewal that it brings.
Birthdays: 3/7 - Miller Elliott, Rick Kurtz.
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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