OUR ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held this  Sunday, January 15, after the 10:30 service in the parish hall. Potluck contributions for the meal are invited - please contact Ginni Fox to coordinate (ginnifox@msn.com).

Please plan to stay for the luncheon and business meeting. Eligible parish voters are especially encouraged to attend and vote for our new class of vestry members and our lay deputies to the 2017 Diocesan Convention. 

In accordance with the 2015 Constitutions and Canons of the Diocese of Lexington:   Qualified voters at a Parish meeting shall be (a) all those who are confirmed communicants in good standing of the age of sixteen years or older, and (b) any other baptized persons of such age who are regular worshipers in the Parish and who for six months immediately preceding the meeting have been regular contributors to the support of the Parish.  (Canon 17.04)
  • Election of Vestry Candidates: The following individuals have been presented by the Nominating Committee as candidates for the 2020 vestry class, and meet all the canonical qualifications: Ron Gruzesky, Rose Gayle Hardy, Jim King, Leah MacSwords, and Pauline Van Horn.

    CLICK HERE to meet the candidates (PDF).  
     
  • Election of Ascension deputies and alternate(s) to the 2017 Diocesan Convention: Three lay deputies and alternate(s) will be elected; the Senior Warden for the calendar year is automatically the fourth lay deputy. Those who have consented to stand as lay deputy candidates are: Jim King, Leah MacSwords, and Pauline Van Horn. Jim Kimbrough has consented to stand as an alternate lay deputy.
     
  • Early Voting for 8:00 a.m. Attendees: For those eligible voters who attend the 8:00 a.m. service on January 15 and are unable to return for the Annual Meeting, early balloting will be allowed at the conclusion of the 8:00 a.m. service. Balloting will be conducted in the parish office.
     
  • Reports: Committees and organizations should submit annual reports for 2016 by Tuesday, Jan. 10. Email your Word-format documents to info@ ascensionfrankfort.org, or submit a print copy to Mona in the parish office. (For reports completed later, please plan to make your own copies.)
     
  • Youth & Children: Child care will be provided for little ones, and youth or school-age children are invited to hang out in the Library during the meeting; there will be games, books, and a movie available. 
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11th Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Community Memorial Service
 
Sunday, January 15, 2017, at 5:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath, A.M.E.

St. John A.M.E. Church
210 Clinton Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION, EVERY SUNDAY:

CHILDREN - "Godly Play 1" and "Godly Play 2" - Gather in the parish hall at 9:15 a.m. - the two groups will proceed together to upstairs classrooms. If you have questions, contact Frances Kirchhoff (francesck@bellsouth.net).

ADULTS - "The Preacher's Forum" -  all adults are invited to m eet with today's preacher in the library from 9:15-10:10 a.m. and discuss the readings and topics of the day. If you have questions, contact Father Neat ( rector@ ascensionfrankfort.org ).
CAYA meets on the second and fourth Sunday of each month,  at 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall. All teens and young adults are invited. For details, contact Kristi Buffenmyer (kbuffenmyer@yahoo.com).

We will celebrate the Baptism of Dylan James Kinnett, son of Micah & Elena Kinnett, this Sunday - 1/15/17. 

LOST & FOUND:  A woman's gold ring and a silver earring have been found and may be claimed in the church office.  
Treasurer's Corner

2016 year-end Pledge Progress updates are going out soon. Watch your email inbox (or U.S. mailbox, if we don't have an email address for you). This is only for your information, to reconcile your annual giving/stewardship pledge payments with our records. Don't be confused - This IS NOT the annual statement for your taxes.

 

The annual Total Giving statement detailing all of your 2016 donations to Ascension will be provided to you no later than January 31. It will include all pledge payments, Capital Campaign contributions, and other donations such as flowers, memorial gifts, etc. This IS the statement you need for income tax purposes.

 
January -  Weekly Income:   
  • 1/1/17:    $2,350
  • 1/8/17 - $10,339
Ministries Schedule

Daily Lectionary: Year One 
Week of Two Epiphany, Year One (1/15/17) - BCP 944

8:00 a.m. - Rite I
  • Deacon: The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate      
  • Subdeacon & Prayers of the People: Susan Kurtz
  • Chalice Bearer: Will McKee
  • Lector: Susie Oder
  • Prayers of the People: Frances Kirchhoff
  • Acolyte: Peggy Stoner
10:30 a.m. - Rite II     
  • Deacon: The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate
  • Subdeacon: Susan Kurtz
  • Chalice Bearer: Joyce Taylor
  • Lector: Heidi Hiemstra
  • Acolytes: 
  • C :  Tori & Jillian Word 
  • T:  Dylan & Mia Kinnett 
  • JS: Peyton Heady
  • Ushers: Fred & Frances Kirchhoff
  • Altar Guild:  T2 - Faye Thacker, Rose Gayle Hardy, Agnes Parman, Ruth Feindel, Jan Riedel
  • Men's Club: T3 - Roy Upshaw, Jack Bates, Charles Major, Fred Kirchhoff
COFFEE HOUR:   Luncheon & Annual Meeting
  • Jan Stevens is our Coffee Hour Coordinator - contact her by email at jstevens5@aol.com. If you would like to host Coffee Hour, please sign up on the printed sheet in the kitchen, or click here for online signup with automatic email reminders: http://tinyurl.com/COAcoffee - and contact Jan if you have questions. 
COUNTERS:  TWO  n eeded
VESTRY LOCKUP DUTY:  Charlie Caudill
Prayers

For the Church: St. James Church, Prestonsburg - The Rev. Sister Judy Yunker, Priest in Charge.

Recently in need of prayers: Collin; Faye & Steve; Fran & Doug; Gail; Herman & Sherri; Natalie; Nancy Jo; Natasha, Mickey & Camron; Polly; Stan; Walt & Betsy. For our nation and the orderly transition of administrations.

Continuing concern: Alfred; Bettie; Bill C.; Bill N.; Billy B.; Bob; Caleb; Doris & Charlie; Dwight; Harrison; Hope; Jan; Jean; Jinks; John; Julia; Leigh G.; Maggie; Marilyn; Mike E.; Ruth; Sarah; Scott & Kathy; Twister, Barkley & Fran; and Willie. We also pray for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, and Seth.

Birthdays: 1/16 - Garland Hurt, Ruth Feindel; 1/18 - Bobbie Lee Wilson, James Presley; 1/20 - Kerry Lamb, Don Peck.

Music
  • Prelude:Wondrous love - Dale Wood
  • Opening Hymn: Hymnal 135 - Songs of thankfulness and praise
  • Sanctus:  S124
  • Fraction Anthem: S154 
  • Communion Hymn: Hymnal 439 - What wondrous love is this - Wondrous Love
  • Closing Hymn: Hymnal 497 - How bright appears the Morning Star - Wie schön leuchtet
  • Postlude

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Clergy and Staff
  • The Rev. William Jessee Neat, Rector
  • The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Assisting Priest (Retired) 
  • The Rev. Nancy S. Farley, Assisting Priest (Retired) 
  • The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate
  • Mr. John B. Martin, Director of Music & Organist
  • Ms. Mona Landrum Proctor, Parish & Financial Administrator 
  • Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton
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