Volume 10, Issue #50
December 17, 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
As we draw closer to Christmas, the church continues to look more and more beautiful. My thanks to everyone involved in cleaning, repairing, decorating, arranging, photographing, and contributing to the care of this sacred space.
Though we are separated by COVID, please know that you are known and prayed for by your clergy. You are connected and a part of our Ascension family!
Advent blessings,
Peter+
Cell: 502-661-2742
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Advent 4
Sunday, December 20
9:30 a.m.
Advent
Lessons & Carols
pre-recorded, inside the church
with Ascension clergy and musicians
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/ascensionfrankfort
for you to view/print/download to help follow along with the service.
BCP 938
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Fourth Sunday of Advent: The final few days before Christmas find us called to reflect on how open we are to Christ's entrance into our lives. The collect for this Sunday asks God to purify us so that when Jesus arrives, he will: "...find in us a mansion prepared for himself..."
In everyday language, we call on God to shine light into the dark corners of our lives - to help us sweep out the junk and to welcome Jesus anew into our lives. At this time, Jesus comes as the baby in the manger and as the healer who binds our wounds and sets us free. We also look forward to him coming at the end of time, to renew creation and welcome us into God's joy-filled, life giving presence.
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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.
The parish office will be closed from Thursday, December 24, through Friday, January 1. 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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Ascension's own Laura Buffenmyer will offer Godly Play sessions online, posted on Facebook at 7:00 p.m., every Sunday in Advent (November 29, December 6, 13, and 20).
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Ascension's Director of Music and Organist, John B. Martin, recently played a key leadership role in a project for state government to research and report on the current status of HIV/AIDS around Kentucky. This group made a video featuring John as narrator - you may see it here:
For more information:
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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' celebrations for Simon House families. Watch for photos to come!
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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!
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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
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 PLEDGES & STATEMENTS: As the end of the calendar year approaches, watch your email this week for a final “2020 Pledge Progress Statement.” All pledge donations for 2020 must be received 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.
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 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 giving – suitable to use for tax purposes.
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 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: The Church of the Nativity, Maysville - The Rev. Roxanne Ruggles, 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 birthdays & anniversaries; for this Advent season of hope and expectation; for all who work to make our parish a true community; and for recovery for those who have been ill or hospitalized.
Birthdays: 12/20 - Adam Saunderson, Pauline Van Horn; 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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