Volume 12, Issue #28
July 14, 2022

In the name of Christ, we embrace all people to be nourished and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and serve the world.
From the Vestry

Dear Ascension Family,
 
We are happy to announce that Bishop Mark Van Koevering has officially approved the Vestry’s decision to call Father Peter Doddema as our Rector at Ascension. 

We cordially invite you to the Celebration of a New Ministry for Father Peter that will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 5:30 PM where he will be instituted and inducted by Bishop Mark as Rector of the Church of the Ascension. We will gather in the Parish Hall after the service to continue the celebration with refreshments.

To learn more about the Celebration of a New Ministry service, see page 559 of The Book of Common Prayer.

We are overjoyed that Father Peter and Nicole will remain with us and look forward to many more years of his loving and faithful service to us and our church.
 
Blessings,

Julia Peavler Tyson
Senior Warden
Come worship with us!
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost:
Proper 11

Sunday, July 17
with HOLY EUCHARIST
(Holy Communion)

OPEN for live, in-person worship inside the church.
Masking is optional for those who are vaccinated.

Breakfast is available starting at 9:00.
Choir rehearsal begins at 9:30.
Nursery for children ages 0-5 opens at 10:15.
Live worship service and online Morning Prayer start at 10:30.

There will be NO Bible Study class on Sunday, July 17.

"Listen EVERYWHERE" is available inside the church with a provided personal speaker or using an app on your cell phone with your own hearing aid or earphones - ask an usher for assistance.
LECTIONARY READINGS:

for a bulletin to help you follow along with this service (PDF).

Check our Online Calendar

Contact the church office for calendar reservations and details
(phone 502-223-0557 or email info@ascensionfrankfort.org).
MINISTRY TEAMS will rotate weekly. Individual and late changes may not be reflected in bulletins due to composing and printing deadlines.

To notify of absence and request a substitute for the upcoming Sunday, please contact the Verger, Leah MacSwords, 502-545-0437 or lcmacs@aol.com (substitutes may include Suzanne Cox, Bryan Hendricks, Shannon Lancaster, Julia Tyson, Pauline Van Horn, Candy Charters, Jason Harrod).
Your participation is important!
To inquire about serving as a lector, crucifer, chalice bearer, or usher, please contact Deacon Rebecca Saager
(email curate@ascensionfrankfort.org or call 502-316-8899).
Find the Diocese of Lexington online at
This web site has an abundance of information and resources -
check it out!
Intercessions for the Church: Trinity Church, Covington - The Rev. Peter D’Angio, Rector.

Seminarians: Izak, Carter, Melanie, Thomas.

Recently in need of prayers: Barbara, Bill, Frances, George, Ida, Madonna, Martha, Mike, and Nicole.

Continuing concern: Agnes, Anissa, Bill, Dan, David, Debbie, Donnie, Faye, Jan, Jesse, Jinks, John, Laia, Linda, Lynda, Marilyn, Mike & Susie, Polly, Rena, Richard, Shannon, Susan, and Will. We also pray for those affected by the COVID pandemic, for those affected by the western Kentucky tornadoes in December 2021, and for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Josh, Nick, and Tanner.

Thanksgiving: for the successful meeting and conclusion of the 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Baltimore, and the safe return of Father Peter and other Diocese of Lexington clergy and deputies.

Birthdays: 7/17 - Bill Guy; 7/21 - Jack Bates, Crit Luallen; 7/22 - William Legg.

Anniversaries: 7/17 - Jennifer & Anthony Lee.

NOTICE:
Part of the strength of this congregation is our care and concern for each other. Please help us to do this by letting us 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! 
“For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…”
Matthew 25:35

Your immediate support will help Episcopal Relief & Development and other Anglican partners provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. CLICK HERE to learn more and to donate.
 CLICK HERE to support other parts of our world
in conflict and great need.
A PRAYER FOR UKRAINE
God of peace and justice,
We pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
That your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
For wisdom, discernment and compassion
To guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
That you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
Archbishop Justin Welby – Archbishop Stephen Cottrell

Clergy and Staff

  • The Rev. Peter Doddema, Priest
  • The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Assisting 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 Administrator 
  • Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton


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