Volume 12, Issue #16
April 21, 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.
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Easter lilies adorning the church on Easter Sunday also included those donated by The Clan McKee, to the Glory of God
and in honor of Cheryl Cecil;
in thanksgiving for Genesis Care;
and in memory of Rock & Wanda Atkins,
Bill & Doug McLean, Willis Sr. & Mary Evelyn McKee,
and Marilyn McKee Sturgill.
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This coming Sunday, April 24, the service will start at 9:30 a.m. |
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Starting May 1
on SUNDAY MORNINGS
NEW - 10:30 a.m. start time
for the Holy Eucharist service
Other Sunday morning activities will be adjusted accordingly. Nursery will open at 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer online will begin at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study will continue to meet following the service, starting around 12:00 p.m. This schedule will continue every Sunday until announced otherwise. The Holy Eucharist service will continue to rotate between Rite I and Rite II.
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AND - Breakfast is back - YUM!
Full hot breakfast service
begins at 9:00 a.m.
After a long break due to COVID, the Ascension Men's Club is cooking again on Sunday mornings, as of May 1. Starting at 9:00, pick up a full, hot breakfast in the kitchen and enjoy your meal in the parish hall. A small donation to the Men's Club is suggested. Don’t be late for the 10:30 service!
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ST. GEORGE'S DAY
April 30
The Cathedral Domain and the Cathedral Domain Board invite all parishioners, guests, staff and clergy to attend St. George’s Day at the Cathedral Domain on Saturday, April 30, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Activities will include camp tours, hiking and caving, a bouncy castle, life-size Jenga and chess games, corn hole, arts and crafts, a silent auction. What a wonderful way for all the different communities within our diocese to come together as one family in a place none other than the heart of the Diocese, the Cathedral Domain. Look for the information sheet on church tables and in the newsletter, or click here for a PDF copy.
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BIBLE STUDY
Sundays at 11:00 AM
This group meets on Sundays following the worship service, in-person and via Zoom (see link below). For our next meeting on May 1, please read The Book of James, Chapter 1. Everyone is welcome.
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ENQUIRER'S CLASS
Saturday, April 30
1:00 PM
This class meets twice monthly, both in-person and via Zoom (see link below). On April 30, we will continue exploring the Book of Common Prayer. We will also talk through the bishop’s visit (scheduled for May 29) and how to prepare for it.
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BOOK STUDY:
COMPARATIVE CHRISTIANITY
This class resumed on April 20, meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. via ZOOM. The Synopsis and Class Notes are posted HERE on Ascension's web site in PDF format for you to view or download.
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Meeting ID: 886 223 0557
Passcode: catfish
Same for all meetings unless otherwise announced.
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SAVE THE DATE!
June 20-24, 2022
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Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 24
9:30 a.m.
with HOLY EUCHARIST
OPEN for live, in-person worship inside the church.
Nursery for children ages 0-5 opens at 9:15 a.m.
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Check our Online Calendar
Contact the church office for calendar reservations and details
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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).
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Your participation is important!
To inquire about serving as a lector, crucifer, chalice bearer, or usher, please contact Deacon Rebecca Saager
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Find the Diocese of Lexington online at
This web site has an abundance of information and resources -
check it out!
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Intercessions for the Church: The Church of St. George the Martyr, the Cathedral Domain - Lay Canon G. Andrew Sigmon, Facility Director;
The Very Rev. Matthew Young, Dean of the Cathedral of St. George the Martyr.
Seminarians: Izak, Carter, Thomas.
Recently in need of prayers: George, Ida, Jim, and Martha.
Continuing concern: Anissa, Bill, Dan, David, Debbie, Donnie, Faye, Frances, Jesse, Jinks, John, Laia, Linda, Lynda, Mac, Marilyn, Mike & Susie, Polly, Rena, Richard, Shannon, Susan, and Will. We also pray for those affected by the COVID pandemic, and for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Josh, Nick, and Tanner.
Thanksgiving: for a blessed Easter season.
Birthdays: 4/25 – Hannah Lee; 4/30 – Ginni Fox.
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!
Please put ALL prayer requests in writing to Deacon Sue Kurtz
(email deacon@ascensionfrankfort.org or text 502-330-5358). Prayer requests must be received by end-of-day on Sunday to ensure publication in the next upcoming weekly newsletter and Sunday bulletin. ‘Recently in Need’ prayers will remain for ONE month only, unless requested again.
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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
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HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
“For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…”
Matthew 25:35
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Over four million refugees have recently fled war-torn Ukraine. Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is partnering with Anglican agencies and other ecumenical partners to provide humanitarian aid in response to this crisis. Please help us to supply needed items for displaced families and individuals who are fleeing the war to other parts of Europe.
As we pray for an end to violence and for those fleeing Ukraine, we also pray for ERD and other ecumenical agencies working to respond to the current crisis. Specific needs will change as the crisis evolves. As of right now, there is a need for food, water and shelter.
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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, Assisting 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 Administrator
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Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton
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