Volume 12, Issue #6
February 10, 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 coming Sunday, Ascension welcomes Ms. Kristie Powe. Kristie is with us representing FORR (Focus on Race Relations). She will speak during the announcement portion of the service, giving us more information on FORR and encouraging us to be aware of the need for change in our community.

As I discussed in the January 30 sermon, there is still significant hatred and violence in our community toward African-Americans, Jews, and other minority groups. My own child, in openly exploring Judaism, came face-to-face with this hate on a regular basis. 
 
The main point Ms. Powe and FORR are making is that this hate is best dealt with through conversation and listening to one another. FORR exists to help make these conversations happen in healthy ways and to make our community a safer, healthier place for everyone. I am delighted to welcome her and ask that, if possible, you attend worship, listen to her, and help her to feel welcome in this important work.

With Joy,
Peter +

Father Peter Doddema
Cell: 502-661-2742
BOOK STUDY:
COMPARATIVE CHRISTIANITY
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
This class meets weekly via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. (see link below). Father Bill Brown is leading a class on Comparative Christianity, looking at the beliefs of various Christian denominations. The Synopsis and Class Notes are posted HERE on Ascension's web site in PDF format for you to view or download.
LETTERS OF ST. PAUL 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 Sunday, February 13, please read Romans Chapter 10 and also the "Justification Then and Now" section from Chapter 9 of What St. Paul Really Said. 
ENQUIRER'S CLASS
Feb 19, 2022, 01:00 PM
This class meets twice monthly, both in-person and via Zoom (see link below). For our next class, we will be exploring our diocesan and national church organization. For this class, please look through the Diocese of Lexington's web site at https://diolink.org/diolex/. Watch the welcome video on the homepage, and look over the "Our Churches" section to get a sense of our sister congregations. Also, please review the national Church's web site at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ and watch the "Meet Bishop Curry" video on the home page.

Meeting ID: 886 223 0557
Passcode: catfish

Same for all meetings unless otherwise announced.
Come worship with us!
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday, February 13
9:30 a.m.
with HOLY EUCHARIST, Rite I

OPEN for live, in-person worship inside the church. Also, Morning Prayer with Ascension clergy online is on Facebook at 9:30 a.m.
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 in order, weekly, as shown above. 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).
For Youth in Grades 10-12:
 
HAPPENING at the Cathedral Domain

March 18-20, 2022
 
Please CLICK HERE to register.
For more information please contact Cindy Sigmon, Diocesan Youth Missioner/Program Director, at csigmon@diolex.org.
Find the Diocese of Lexington online at
This web site has an abundance of information and resources -
check it out!
THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING normally meet on the FIRST Sunday of each month after the last service, and after Bible study. Contact Judith Spencer for details (jspencer254@yahoo.com).
Intercessions for the Church: The Episcopal Church Women, Carol Mize, President; The Episcopal Men of the Diocese, Randy Railey, President.

Seminarians: Izak, Carter, Thomas.

Recently in need of prayers: Bob, Buddy & Susan, Debbie, John B., John M., Martha, Mildred, Rena, and Will.

Continuing concern: Anissa, Bill, Dan, David, Donnie, Faye, Frances, Jesse, Jim, Jinks, Laia, Linda, Lynda, Mac, Marilyn, Mike & Susie, Polly, Richard, and Shannon. We also pray for those affected by the COVID pandemic, and for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Nick, and Tanner.

Thanksgiving: for Ms. Kristie Powe and her presence among us on Sunday, February 13.

Birthdays: 2/13 – Lynda Roberts; 2/14 – John Roberts; 2/17 – Jennifer Lee; 2/18 – David Bemiss.

Recently Departed: The Rev. Sandy Stone.

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.

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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