Volume 10, Issue #51
December 24, 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
During this holy season, I encourage you to think back on the Christmas services that you have attended at Ascension. Though we are not able to gather in person for worship this year, it is an unusual circumstance and very likely, we will be back together for worship in person for Christmas 2021. At that time, we will be telling stories about how we survived the pandemic and learned to worship in new and unusual ways.
This year, in addition to the worship services that are online, please dig back into your own memories for the many services that you have enjoyed over the years. These memories are a rich gift and they are worth reflecting on and enjoying.
Please know that you and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you have a blessed and holy Christmas!
With joy,
Peter+
Cell: 502-661-2742
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We are saddened this holiday season to report the death of June Dickerson Neat, mother of The Rev. Jessee Neat.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
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Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
Music starts at 10:00 p.m.
Service starts at 10:30 p.m.
The Nativity of
Our Lord Jesus Christ:
An Online Service of Music
and the Holy Eucharist
pre-recorded, inside the church
with Ascension clergy and musicians
(video posted on YouTube with a link on Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/ascensionfrankfort
for you to view/print/download to help follow along with the service.
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Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
10:00 a.m.
The Nativity of
Our Lord Jesus Christ:
An Online Service of
the Holy Eucharist
pre-recorded, inside the church
with Ascension clergy
(video posted on YouTube with a link on Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/ascensionfrankfort
for you to view/print/download to help follow along with the service.
BCP 940
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First Sunday
after Christmas
Sunday, December 27
8:00 a.m.
Diolex Celebration of Christmas Lessons & Carols
Celebrate Christmas with DioLex! We will share a special Christmas celebration of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 27, 2020. As with past diocesan services, the video will be made available on social media, on the diocesan web page, and by email to subscribers at 8:00 a.m. for you to view on demand. For this service, additionally, a second option of a premiere broadcast will be offered on the DioLex Facebook at 10 a.m. This will allow you to schedule watch parties with your faith community or friend and family group if you so desire. We look forward to sharing the joys of the season with you!
BCP 940
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We will all greatly miss attending services in person, seeing each other and our beautiful church building during this holy season. We still hope to pray and celebrate with you virtually as we offer special music and familiar seasonal liturgy online, and we look forward to the time when we can safely meet together inside the church building again.
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The parish office will be closed from Thursday, December 24, through Sunday, January 3. If you have a pastoral emergency during this time, call the office at 502-223-0557 and leave a message, which will be forwarded and heard immediately. Clergy and staff will resume regular duties starting on Monday, January 4. |
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Many thanks to everyone who contributed so generously to this project. Your support has enabled Deacon Rebecca and her helpers to stay busy collecting, shopping and making arrangements for joyous, 'socially safe' deliveries of gifts and meals to Simon House families.
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Ascension is fortunate and grateful to have Laura Buffenmyer as a Godly Play teacher for our young people. Laura offered Godly Play instruction online on Sundays in Advent - for all to enjoy, and especially to help keep in touch with her students. We hear she even gained some new 'distance' fans. Bravo, Laura - well done!
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January 24, 2021
Ascension’s
Annual Meeting
will be virtual this year.
Mark your calendar now!
ASCENSION'S ANNUAL PARISH BUSINESS MEETING
will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021, online via ZOOM.
Watch your email for a ZOOM meeting invitation in January. Your attendance is encouraged and needed as we review the year just past, and make important decisions for the year to come. Please plan to attend!
The Ascension vestry has nominated four people for election at this meeting to serve on the vestry for the next three years: Kristi Buffenmyer, Cynthia Campbell, Suzanne Cox, and Jim King. Deputies for the Diocesan Annual Convention are still being sought, for election at the same parish meeting - contact Father Peter to learn more, and watch for more information about the election in early January. Farewell and many thanks for the service of outgoing vestry members Laura Buffenmyer, Ginni Fox, Ron Gruzesky, Rick Kurtz, and Shannon Lancaster.
In other news from the December vestry meeting, Ascension made three appointments as directed in the Bylaws. Thomas Bemiss was appointed to the vestry for one year, filling the final remainder of a term resigned in 2019; Leah MacSwords was appointed to a three-year term on the Endowment Committee, replacing Kristi Buffenmyer; and Laura Buffenmyer was appointed to a five-year term on the Preservation Trust, replacing Milly Stewart - all beginning as of January 1, 2021.
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includes our church building!
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MONTHLY RECEIPTS
12/4/2020: $7,660
12/11/2020: $4,835
12/15/2020: $3,097
12/18/2020: $8,255
Kroger Community Rewards:
12/20/2020: $175.24
(from 31 households, for Aug 27 to Nov 28, 2020)
Thank you for your continuing support through the challenging year. 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:
2020 DONATIONS, PLEDGES & STATEMENTS: All donations for 2020 must be received or postmarked by December 31. Please contact Mona in the parish office immediately if you have any questions about your 2020 pledge status, or if you need information about donating stock directly via your stockbroker. Help us finish strong!
As the end of the calendar year approaches, watch your email for a final “2020 Pledge Progress Statement.” As of December 31, all 2020 pledges will be reset to zero, including any 'unpaid remainders.' New 2021 pledges take effect on January 1. ALL pledge payments and other donations received on or after January 1 will count toward 2021, not 2020.
By January 31, 2021, you will receive an itemized statement listing all of your 2020 total giving – THIS will be the document suitable to use for tax purposes (NOT your pledge progress statement).
2021 PLEDGES: If you have not yet turned in your stewardship pledge form for 2021, please do so before December 31 to help us prepare the 2021 budget.
If you give by an automated bank donation (ACH), please be sure to re-confirm the amount of the withdrawal for 2021 with the parish office, and also submit a new pledge form. (You may change, stop, or set up a new automated donation at any time during the year.)
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 all the time, treasure and talent you donated in 2020.
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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: St. Andrew, Fort Thomas - The Ven. Jeffrey Queen, Rector.
Recently in need of prayers: Adrianna; Bill; Correll; Debbie; Donnie; Faye & Steve; Joe; Josh; Julia; Kay; Linda; Lynda; Marilyn; Marilyn; Mildred; Noreen; Ruth; Scott & Kathy, and Shannon.
Continuing concern: Barbara; Betty; Bobbie Lee; Collin; Dan; Darlene; David; Debbie; Dillard; the Duncan Family; Edith & Marion; Erika; Fran & Doug; Gillian; Ginni; Holly; Isaiah; James & Stella; Jean; Jinks; June; 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 this joyous Christmas; for recovery for those who have been ill or hospitalized, and for new vaccines; for birthdays and anniversaries; for all the friends and families who make up our congregation; and for the life of June Dickerson Neat.
Birthdays: 12/25 - Edward Cathcart; 12/28 - Jinks Barnard; 12/30 - Craig Aossey.
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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