Volume 12, Issue #21
May 26, 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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A memorial service for
Edward E. (Mac) Elliott IV
will be held at Ascension
on Monday, May 30, at 11:00 AM
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord,
and let light perpetual shine upon him.
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FROM PETER'S PEN
Bishop Mark visits Ascension on Sunday. During the service, he blesses new members, people being confirmed, and those being received.
We are delighted to welcome and give thanks for this special day in the lives of Annette Poole-Malone and Lynne Schaum, who will be received on Sunday.
We are also fortunate to have many great ministries at Ascension. I encourage our ministries (AA, Men's Club, Daughters of the King, Benedictine Group, Altar Guild, Lay Ministers, Scouts, etc.) to come forward for a blessing. Many of you have done really great work during the pandemic and are now renewing or expanding your efforts in our parish and community. This is something to celebrate! Please consider coming forward and letting the Bishop acknowledge and bless you and all you do.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
With Agape,
Peter +
The Rev. Peter Doddema
502-661-2742
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P.S. Today (Thursday, May 26), I tested positive for COVID-19. I learned on Monday that on Saturday, May 21, I was exposed to the virus. If I had known, I would not have led worship on Sunday. My sincere apologies. I did cancel the Wednesday service (yesterday). At this point I feel fine: just some minor aches and congestion. I will be quarantining for the next few days. Please monitor your own health, especially if you attended class or church with me last weekend (May 21-22). My apologies for unknowingly exposing you to this. Please keep our parish family in your prayers. We are staying healthy overall, but COVID is still a reality.
For more information about COVID-19, see www.kycovid19.ky.gov or speak to your own health care provider.
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BISHOP'S RECEPTION
All are invited to meet and greet Bishop Mark Van Koevering on Sunday, May 29, after the worship service at a simple reception in the parish hall.
If you are able, please bring a treat to share, such as cookies, cake, or chips. Contact Suzanne Cox with any questions. Thank you!
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BISHOP MARK TO VISIT MAY 29
The Right Rev. Mark Van Koevering, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, is looking forward to his annual visit to Ascension on Sunday, May 29. We hope you will join us on this joyous day!
After the worship service there will be a simple reception for Bishop Mark in the parish hall (no Bible Study class). Everyone is invited!
By tradition, the undesignated plate offering (cash and undesignated checks) received on this day will go to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund. For 2022, Bishop Mark will donate 100% of these offerings to the Lay Ministry of the diocese, including the Lay Preaching Initiative.
If you would like to contribute directly to the Bishop's Fund for this purpose, make your check to Church of the Ascension and put Bishop's Fund in the memo line. All contributions should be placed in the collection plate, not handed directly to the bishop. Alternately, you may contribute via the Diocese online.
All the baptized are called to minister in Christ’s name, to identify their gifts
with the help of the Church and to serve Christ’s mission at all times and in all places. The Church is to provide encouragement, training, and necessary resources to assist each Faith Community in developing a process of community discernment of all persons seeking direction in their call to ministry. Some of these ministries are licensed by the Bishop. They include Pastoral Leader, Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, Catechist and Evangelist.
In the past, we have not developed clear pathways to encourage, discern, and train our people for these ministries. However, our Diocese was chosen to participate in the Lay Preaching Initiative of The Episcopal Church to prepare Lay Preachers; this initiative offers us an opportunity to create a clear process for the exercise of all the other lay ministries as well. Our goal is to provide clear guidelines and raining opportunities for all the Lay Ministries of our Church, so that all the baptized have opportunity to serve and make a difference.
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BIBLE STUDY
Sundays at 12:00 PM
We will not hold Bible Study on May 29. Instead, we invite you to attend a reception for Bishop Mark in the parish hall following the worship service. Bible Study will resume at noon on Sunday, June 5.
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Meeting ID: 886 223 0557
Passcode: catfish
Same for all meetings unless otherwise announced.
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Reading Camp is a secular week-long summer day camp for kids going into third, fourth or fifth grade who could use extra help with reading. Held annually at Ascension since 2013, Reading Camp is provided FREE to children in need, including breakfast and lunch daily. It provides third through fifth graders who are reading below grade level non-traditional educational opportunities that build confidence and empower them to achieve academic success. Reading Camp builds reading skills and self-confidence!
Reading Camp Director Rebecca Saager is looking for a few awesome volunteers to help as teachers (half-days, supplies and training provided), full-day camper buddies, and kitchen helpers. To make a donation to help cover the cost of supplies and meals, make your check payable to ‘Church of the Ascension’ and put READING CAMP on the Memo line. For more information, please email frankfortreadingcamp@gmail.com
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Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 29
10:30 AM
with HOLY EUCHARIST, Rite II
with Bishop Mark Van Koevering
OPEN for live, in-person worship inside the church.
Online Morning Prayer also starts at 10:30.
Breakfast is available starting at 9:00.
Choir rehearsal begins at 9:30.
Nursery for children ages 0-5 opens at 10:15.
"Listen EVERYWHERE" is available inside the church with app or personal speaker - ask an usher for assistance.
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LECTIONARY READINGS:
for a bulletin to help you follow along with this service (PDF).
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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 Anglican Communion - The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, 105th Archbishop of Canterbury; Lambeth Conference; Primates of the Anglican Communion; Anglican Consultative Council.
Recently in need of prayers: Barbara, Bill, Frances, George, Ida, Jim, Madonna, and Martha.
Continuing concern: Anissa, Bill, Dan, David, Debbie, Donnie, Faye, Jan, 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, 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 visit of Bishop Mark.
Birthdays: 5/30 – Rebecca Saager.
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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“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.
in conflict and great need.
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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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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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