Sunday, April 24, 2022
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I- in-person
10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II— in-person and via Vimeo, YouTube, and Facebook.
You can find our Facebook page here, our YouTube channel here, and our Vimeo here!
Please note there will be no Sunday School or Adult Ed this Sunday.
You can follow along with our 10:30 am service with the bulletin below!
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Please sign up for May Adult Formation Series- Ascension Conversation
In May we will discuss together in small groups how we go about seeking and serving Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves and striving for justice among all people, respecting the dignity of every human being. Each week we will take a different specific topic and apply our Baptismal Covenant. Topics include empathy, COVID, racism and caring for the planet. We’ll meet in the Parish Hall for a brief introduction of the topic and then break into small groups for the rest of the hour for discussion. This series will run May 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 9:15-10:15am in the Parish Hall. Register here.
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Worship in the Celtic Tradition
this Sunday, April 24th at 5pm
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The first half hour is a time of quiet reflection,
Lighting of individual prayer candles, and music
Which will help you discover God’s inner peace.
The worship service continues at 5:30 PM.
The Right Reverend Brian Cole will be offering the reflection.
All are welcome wherever you are on your faith
journey. Think about a friend you might invite.
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Ecumenical Advocacy Days
(EAD), is an annual gathering of Christian advocates and activists across different denominations. The 2022 theme is “Fierce Urgency: Advancing Civil & Human Rights”, with specific attention to voting rights and the weapons
sales that make human rights abuses possible.
Connect in our virtual Episcopal caucus event for Episcopalians on Monday, April 25th from 12:30pm-1:30pm EDT. Join us in fierce advocacy for making God’s love a reality and for the opportunity to learn and grow with EAD’s workshops. VISIT ADVOCACYDAYS.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION or Contact Ann Lamb: alamb@cyclomedical.com or (865) 604-3070 for more information.
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Centering Prayer
Please join Bill Poppen and Joan Keuper for centering prayer and lectio divina from 4:30pm-5:30pm on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:30am in the church Library. All are welcome!
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Chamber Music Concert
Come to the FOMA concert Monday, April 25th at 7:30pm, when a string quartet from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs works of Prokofiev, Beethoven, and Dosia McKay. The concert is presented free of charge.
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May Day Festival
You’re invited to welcome summer and replant the Becoming Beloved Community Garden during May Day at Ascension, May 1st. Festivities start at 12pm with planting the new crops in the community garden beds. There will also be outdoor games, music, a Maypole dance, and Big Butt’s BBQ Food Truck. The Becoming Beloved Community Garden was created to nourish the relationship between Ascension and our neighbors in the Lyon’s View Community, so come recommit to building our community and seeking the necessities of life for all people as we break ground for the second year in a row. Knoxville Episcopal Youth and neighbors from the Lyon’s View Community will be joining us for the festival. Invite friends and bring the whole family! Register for the event with this here.
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The Justice Knox Nehemiah Assembly on May 2nd is a great way to join other Ascension parishioners and 19 other Knoxville congregations as we come together to “do justice and love our neighbors as ourselves." We will meet at Ascension at 6:00 and carpool/ride on the van or you can come directly to the World Fair site. Pick up tickets on the communication table. See you on May 2nd! Questions contact Ann O’Connor 865-567-1469 aoconnor1309@gmail.com |
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ECW Spring Finale and Auction - May 8th & 10th
It’s that time of year again. We are preparing for our annual auction and closing meeting (May 10th) and we need your auction items!
This year, instead of cleaning out your closets, think of donating your gifts and talents! Each of you has something special to share. Some of us are artists who paint, throw pottery, knit, or sew. Others of us are gardeners who can quickly assemble a colorful pot to share or offer a special plant from your garden or even a tour of your garden. Some of us like to entertain. Think of offering a margarita party on your deck or patio or a special luncheon or dinner, or even offer a frozen dish off one of your favorite recipes. If you are a baker, offer a cake at a time TBD, fresh bread or cookies. Some of us are collectors ... offer a tour of your art, historic memorabilia, or collectables If you have a boat or cabin or guest house to offer for an outing or weekend, that would be wonderful. The possibilities are endless. … get creative!
Of course we need auction items of value either new or gently used; a designer purse, a silk scarf, a vase, a treasure or two. Think of the fun Christopher will have finding the highest bidder for our gifts and talents!!!
To broaden our pool of bidders this year, we will offer our items to the whole Parrish for bids the Sunday before our Spring Finale. Each item will have a "BUY IT NOW" value for purchase that day. Otherwise, folks can make a bid and hope no one at our silent and live auction out bids them.
We need your help to pull this off. Come up with your auction items and complete an auction form. They are available on the information table at church.
For more information email Mary LeMense @ mary.lemense@gmail.com or leave a message @ 865-776-3608.
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WE NEED CHURCH OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Duties include:
Answering the phone
Taking messages
Welcoming visitiors
If you can dedicate time for this group, please contact:
MaryEllen Bohm: 865-693-3800 or MaryEllen Bohm: 865-693-3800 or Bbohmmaryellen2@gmail.com
Virginia Branum: 691-5074 or kvab@aol.com
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Walking the Way of Healing with Jesus
"Walking the Way of Healing with Jesus," an exploration of healing prayer, is offered in the Ascension library from 4:00-5:30 p,m. on the last Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for April 26th.
The format includes reading a biblical account of a healing by Jesus, followed by discussion; hearing a presentation about a type of healing prayer and then putting it into practice by praying in small groups for one another.
For more information contact Joan Keuper at jkeuper41@gmail.com.
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The Merry Month of May will offer some more opportunities to celebrate God's creation in several different places. The first will be on Wednesday, May 4 in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Oneida TN. The 3.6 mile Burnt Mill Loop hike will be led by Dale Allen (cdrdaleallen@gmail.com). This loop trail parallels Clear Fork River most of the way and is rated moderate because there are some stream crossings and some rock stairs. There will be wildflowers still blooming in this area and there is a swimming hole near the end of the hike for those ready to take a dip. Notify Dale asap so he will know who to send details to about meeting time and place, carpooling, directions to trailhead, what to bring, etc.
On Monday, May 16, we are excited to be able to return to UT Gardens for another tour led by Director James Newburn. Georginana Vines (vinesfox@hotmail.com) graciously offered to arrange this Easy Monday outing for us and those interested should contact her at least a week ahead of time so she can let you know the particulars about parking at UT (carpooling is strongly recommended), meetup times, and any other pertinent details. We were there in Fall 2021 so going this late spring will be a completely different experience and having a professional horticulturist guide us is always a special treat.
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New Way to Send Announcements
To simplify the process of submitting announcements, we've added to the website a form allowing people to fill it out with the information they'd like to have in the heavenly post or our parish handout on Sunday mornings. You may access it with the button below. We've also extended the deadline for announcements to the end of the day on Tuesdays. If you have any questions please email, alexander@knoxvilleascension.org. |
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Journey To Confirmation:
Please keep these confirmation candidates in your prayers: Abby Borth, Maddie Borth, Aiden Brown, Hogin Cruze, Ella Jenkins, Jake Jenkins, Autumn Larmee, Tessa Larmee, Graham Moffett, Seaton Moffett, Porter Moffitt, Wells Moffitt, Mary Pearson Purvis, Parker Stroud, Andie Tisue, Janie Tisue, Hazel White
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Those in Service Sunday Morning
Altar Guild: Debbie Ollard/Group 4
Chancel Master: Virginia Branum
Adult Acolyte: 8:00: Francie Elrod
Acolytes: 10:30: MacKenzie Flemming, Carter Gerrity, Clara Winn
Junior Acolytes: 10:30: Sam Borth, Kamryn Flemming, Walker McClanahan, Ava Gerrity, Braylee Gerrity
Lectors: 8:00: John Threadgill (1st Reading); Donna Bryan (2nd Reading); 10:30: Randy Nichols (1st reading); Sam Swan (2nd reading)
Intercessors: 8:00: Donna Bryan; 10:30: Sam Swan
Ushers: 8:00: TBD; 10:30: George Arrants, Mike Combs, Barbara Craig, Bill Furlong, Robin Kell, Mary Lemense
Eucharistic Minister: 8:00: Francie Elrod; 10:30: Amanda Rowcliffe, Jeannine Weeks
Greeters: 10:30: Tim Jeffcoat, Robbie Poteete
Office Hospitality: Judy Thompson
Children’s Church: Sarah and Russell Stair
Jr. Children’s Church: Louise Hargis, Rachel Thomas
Sound: 8:00: Ed Lester; 10:30: David Lovett
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Clergy Office Hours and Contact Information
Rector
Sabbath Observance: Tuesday
Clergy
Sabbath Observance: Friday
Office Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
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