Volume 12, Issue #29
July 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.
From Peter's Pen

This Sunday, the theme of worship is simple beauty and is patterned on our 8 AM, Rite I service. This means traditional language and, for this Sunday, no music. Please take time to settle into the silence and listen for God's voice.

We will also be looking at the Lord's Prayer (Luke 11.1 - 13). This is a well-known, but perhaps not so well understood part of our Scripture. Please join us and allow yourself to be encouraged, fed, and strengthened for your daily journey!

With Joy,
Peter +

The Rev. Peter Doddema
502-661-2742
BIBLE STUDY
Sundays at 12:00 PM
For our meeting on July 24, please read
1 Peter, Chapter 4.
Come worship with us!
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost:
Proper 12

Sunday, July 24
with HOLY EUCHARIST
(Holy Communion)

OPEN for live, in-person worship inside the church.
Masking is optional for those who are vaccinated.

Breakfast is available starting at 9:00.
Choir rehearsal begins at 9:30.
Nursery for children ages 0-5 opens at 10:15.
Live worship service and online Morning Prayer start at 10:30.
Bible Study class at 12:00.

"Listen EVERYWHERE" is available inside the church with a provided personal speaker or using an app on your cell phone with your own hearing aid or earphones - ask an usher for assistance.
LECTIONARY READINGS:

for a bulletin to help you follow along with this service (PDF).
Check our Online Calendar

Contact the church office for calendar reservations and details
(phone 502-223-0557 or email info@ascensionfrankfort.org).
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).
Your participation is important!
To inquire about serving as a lector, crucifer, chalice bearer, or usher, please contact Deacon Rebecca Saager
(email curate@ascensionfrankfort.org or call 502-316-8899).
Find the Diocese of Lexington online at
This web site has an abundance of information and resources -
check it out!
Intercessions for the Church: St. John’s Church, Versailles - The Rev. Dana Lockhart, Priest-in-Charge, The Rev. Deacon Emily Cardwell.

Seminarians: Izak, Carter, Melanie, Thomas.

Recently in need of prayers: Barbara, Bill, Danny, Esther, Frances, George, Ida, Laura, Linda, Madonna, Martha, Marshall, Mike, and Nicole.

Continuing concern: Agnes, Anissa, Bill, Dan, David, Debbie, Donnie, Faye, Jan, Jesse, Jinks, John, Laia, Linda, Lynda, 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 a successful 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church.

Birthdays: 7/27 - Cynthia Campbell; 7/30 - Judith Spencer.

Anniversaries: 7/29 - Mike & Susie Oder; 7/30 - Dave Obradovich & Katie Daugherty.

Recently Deceased: Paul "Pete" Lee Beckley (brother of Doug Bradshaw).

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! 
“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.
 CLICK HERE to support other parts of our world
in conflict and great need.
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

Clergy and Staff

  • The Rev. Peter Doddema, Priest
  • The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Assisting Priest Emeritus 
  • The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate
  • The Rev. Deacon Susan E. Kurtz, Deacon
  • Mr. John B. Martin, Director of Music & Organist
  • Ms. Mona Landrum Proctor, Parish Administrator 
  • Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton


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