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We proclaim, celebrate, witness and serve jesus christ.
Sunday Masses
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:15 a.m.,
10:00 a.m.,
11:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
Weekday
Masses
Monday-Friday:
6:45 a.m.,
12:00 noon,
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Reconciliation
Tuesday: 6:15 a.m.,
11:30 a.m.,
Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 3:30 p.m.
Anointing of the
Sick
1st Thursday of the
Month: 6:30 p.m.
Parish Office
Hours
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rosary
Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
9510 W. 127th St. • Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 681-3348 • www.kcascension.org
[email protected]
Church of the Ascension
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STEWARDSHIP
Sunday, April 5
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
Al Anon Mtg, St. John Rm.
1:00PM
4:00PM
Monday, April 6
School of Faith, Church
Parish Council Mtg., Conf. Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
7:00PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
Tuesday, April 7
Ignatian Book Club, St. John Rm.
Infertility and Miscarriage Support, Conf. Rm.
1:30PM
7:00PM
Financial Update
Wednesday, April 8
Ascension Book Club, Conf. Rm.
SOR
Zoom-HS Group., Youth Rm.
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
Legion of Mary, St. Martha Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
Weekly Offertory:
Mar. 21- Mar. 22
Mar. 28- Mar. 29
(to be reported in April 12 bulletin)
1:00PM
5:30PM
6:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
Thursday, April 9
Shalom House Dinners
MOYC Monthly Mtg., Parish Hall
Deliver food before 3:00PM
7:00PM
Friday, April 10
Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm.
St. Mary’s Food Kitchen
6:00AM
Deliver food before 8:30AM
Saturday, April 11
Dress for Success, Gathering Area
Bereavement Support Mtg., St. Luke Rm.
Catholic Charities Food Drive
My Gift of Treasure
Monthly Autodebit: March
650 Families on Autodebit
$ 56,800.48
$ 179,608.88
YTD: March, 2015
$4,499,083.85
Registered Families
3,199
YOUTH NEWS
NO FACE-TO-FACE
April 5
All Day
9:00AM
Before 4:30PM Mass
There will be no Face-to-Face this Sunday, April 5.
Happy Easter!
Sunday, April 12
Dress for Success, Gathering Area
All Day
Catholic Charities Food Drive
Before All Masses
Donuts, Parish Hall
After 8:15AM & 10:00AM Masses
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm.
9:15AM
K4C Class
10:00AM
Baptism Class, St. Luke Rm.
1:00PM
AA Mtg., Conf. Rm.
1:00PM
Al Anon Mtg., Conf. Rm.
4:00PM
S&L
6:30PM
SOR Year 1
6:30PM
ARCHBISHOP NAUMANN
April 11, 4:30PM
Church
Please join us at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday. The
Archbishop will be the celebrant at Mass.
A SPECIAL WELCOME TO ALL, WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE!
CHRIST IS RISEN! Today we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, not only from the tomb but also in our own lives
through Baptism. Welcome to all as we celebrate the Lord’s gift of new life.
Whatever brings you to this Eucharist today, we hope will also bring you back to join with us each week as we celebrate the
abundant love of Christ for each of us. Please know that our parish is here for you. You are always welcome to share in the life
of our parish. If you have a need for prayer or other spiritual support, please contact one of our priests, Father Tom, Father
Nathan or Father Alessandro at our parish office at 913-681-3348. We will be happy to be of assistance to you.
Again, thank you for joining us today. May the resurrection of the Lord deeply touch our hearts and form us more fully in the
new life and hope that we have through Christ our Risen Lord.
Blessed Easter!
Father Tom, Father Nathan and Father Alessandro
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ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
MARRIED COUPLES
SAVE THE DATE
June 7, 1:00PM
INFERTILITY AND
MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT GROUP
April 7, 7:00PM
Conf. Rm.
Recharge…...
Phones. Laptops. Tablets. We are careful
about charging our devices so they are there when we need
them. In the busyness of our lives we forget to give our
marriages the attention they need to thrive. Save the dateSunday June 7, 2015, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Are you living with infertility? Or, are you living with the
loss of a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or
early infant death? It may be hard to believe but you are
not alone and there are others that are going through
similar situations or have in the past. That is why we will
be facilitating a four-week support group for both women
and men. Following the faith-based bereavement "In
Loving Remembrance" we will learn about each others'
journeys and in turn, how to move forward. If you are
interested in attending or have any questions, please call
Jean Hinman in the office 681-3348, Lisa Kopp 438-2904
or Jamie Mullane 952-8217.
Brad and Libby DuPont of the Archdiocesan Office of
Marriage and Family Life, will offer practical insights and
skills to help you recharge the joy in your most significant
relationship!
No cost for the event and child care will be available in our
nursery. RSVP to Ray Martin [email protected].
ASCENSION BOOK CLUB
April 8, 1:00PM
Conf. Rm.
ST. MARY’S FOOD KITCHEN
Pans Available - April 4-5
April 10 Drop-off by 8:30AM
Parish Hall
Our book for April is All the Light We Cannot See, by
Anthony Doerr. We will meet on Wed., April 8, at 1:00pm
in the Conf. Rm. For details call Linda Cook at 8973201. Come join our discussion!
Ascension will be serving lunch at the food kitchen on
Friday, April 10. Please leave your donation of either
fried chicken or garden salad in the lower level of the
church. Fried chicken should be fully cooked and salad
prepared without dressing. Pans will be available in the
gathering area this weekend, April 4-5. Food should be
delivered no later than 8:30am in the morning of Friday,
April 10. For questions, please contact Dee Winters at
681-6112.
To sign up please go to our website:
kcascension.org /Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign-ups.
ZOOM
April 8, 6:00PM
Youth Rm.
All high school students are invited to join us for Zoom
(food, fellowship, & small groups) in the Youth Rm. from
6:00pm to 8:00pm. Food will be provided.
DID YOU KNOW?
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ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
LEGION OF MARY
April 8, 7:00PM
St. Martha Rm.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD DRIVE
April 11-12
Ascension Parking Lot
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
April 11, 9:00AM
St. Luke Rm.
The items needed include: jelly, peanut butter, canned fruit,
canned peas, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, canned
miscellaneous vegetables, cream of chicken or mushroom
soup, mac & cheese, hamburger helper. Any questions, call
Joe or Johnette Martin at 481-8663 and God Bless!
Are you finding it difficult coping with a major loss such
as a spouse, parent, sibling, or a friend? Living with a loss
and getting to a “new normal” can be one of the most
difficult challenges you’ll ever face. Fortunately, there are
steps you can take to go through the grieving process.
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY
MAJOR PROPHETS
April 12, 9:15AM
Conf. Rm.
You are not alone. We care and understand what you are
experiencing. We offer comfort and encouragement during
difficult times. We are the Bereavement Support Ministry
at Ascension. Available anytime you need an ear to listen
or a shoulder to cry on. We meet the second Saturday of
every month in the St Luke Rm. after 8:30am Mass for
support and education (and breakfast)! Contact Jean in the
office for further information at 681-3348.
The study is from 9:15am-10:45am in the conference room
off the gathering area. Want to join or need a book or for
more information call Paul O’Connell at 913-888-2130.
SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you love your faith? Would you be
willing to share it with our young
parishioners this June? You are personally
invited to consider being a catechist for our
Summer SOR Program which is from
9:00am to 12:30pm June 15-26. Please
call the SOR office to volunteer or for
more information at 681-7683. First, 3rd6th grade spots are available.
YOUTH NEWS
ARCHBISHOP NAUMANN VISITNG
April 11, 3:30PM
Youth Rm.
Archbishop Naumann will be visiting with teens of our
parish on Saturday, April 11, at 3:30pm. Meet in the
Youth Rm. For more information, please contact Joe or
Chelsea at 913-681-7683 or [email protected].
DRESS FOR SUCCESS!!
April 11- 19
Gathering Area
While you are cleaning out your closets, please donate women’s and men’s clothing
for interviews and jobs! Donations of CLOTHES MUST BE CLEAN and READY
to wear,(Seasonal ONLY)! We do collections in April/May and September.
Business attire and accessories appropriate to wear to a job interview including:
Pant/skirt suits, jackets/blazers, slacks, shirts or blouses (especially in white, cream,
beige and black). Pumps, flats, loafers or dress shoes (in navy, brown, or black),
jewelry, scarves, purses, briefcases/portfolios. Unused hosiery or socks, (knee-highs
included), in nude, off-black and coffee. Clothes must be clean and on hangers.
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April 5, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
CITY UNION MISSION
FAMILY SHELTER
DESSERTS AND SERVERS NEEDED
Great Family Opportunity
April 15, Food Dropoff by 3:00PM
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS TRIP
TO GUATEMALA
June 16-22
Sign up Now!
We are gearing up for the Annual Mission Trip to
Guatemala! We will be leaving on June 16, and returning
on June 22. We will be staying at San Lucas Mission for
the work portion, then will be traveling high into the
mountains to visit our sister Parish and have Mass.
Brochures are available on the bulletin boards in the
Gathering Area. Please contact Jean in the office as soon as
possible if you are interested!
Desserts and servers are needed for City Union Mission
Family Shelter on Wednesday, April 15. Families are
welcome to help!!! Help us serve the homeless women and
families that stay at City Union Mission Family
Center. We will be providing desserts for dinner for 125
folks, along with the Knights, who are cooking the
dinner. We also serve them. Dinner is served at 5:00pm
cafeteria style.
Please drop desserts at the table in the hallway by the St.
John's Rm. by 3:00pm on April 15. Servers, please plan to
pick up the meal in the Ascension kitchen (the meal is
prepared by a group from the Knights), along with desserts
left at the St John's hallway. We need to be ready to go
down and warm up the meal and prep around 3:30pm, so
we'll have plenty of time to be ready by 5:00pm.
DID YOU KNOW???
Ascension is a very active parish. You must reserve the
room you are using in advance of your function. No one
should assume they have a room anywhere in the facility
unless you have submitted a space reservation form to the
office and it has been approved, even if you have been
meeting there in the past. Please check with Jan in the
office to be sure you have the space reserved. There is
also a list of who is using what room under the TV monitor
in the Gathering Space.
Go to kcascension.org/Get Involved/Service Opportunities/
Feed the Hungry/City Union Family Center to sign up.
SAVE THE DATE
GARAGE SALE COMING IN JUNE
Spring is coming and while you clean up and clean out, save all: furniture, clothes, books, pictures and ALL YOUR
TREASURES for the Annual Ascension Garage Sale! The Garage Sale helps to fund the many ministries we serve and
ministries beyond our parish. So clean out a corner of the garage and store everything until drop-off in June. Contact Jean in the
office with questions or more information at 681-3348 or email: [email protected].
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WEEKLY PRAYER
NOTE:
Please be sure to let us know when your
loved one is better. Email Jean Hinman at:
[email protected] or call Jean at the
Parish Office 681-3348. Thank you.
Monday
6:45AM
12:00PM
April 6
+Patrick O’Malley by Sharon Bassler
+Pat Ward
Tuesday
6:15AM
6:45AM
8:00AM
11:30AM
12:00PM
April 7
Reconciliation
+Mickey Eich by Rick, Laura & Kevin
+Sandy Braatz by Family
Reconciliation
+Joanie Raab by Family
Please let us know when your loved one is better!
Parishioners:
Pete Arnold, Charles Arrambide, Margaret Augustine,
Kathleen Baldwin, Joannie Basler, Jim Bob, Jamie Boos,
Tim Cowden, Hunter Cussigh, Chelsea Dalbey, Mike
Delaney, Bob and Mary Dinneen, Janet Dodd, Rick Doran,
Patricia Dors, Karen Elliott, Joe Esposito, Leona Fladung,
Jack Gessler, Robert Gilworth, Scott Graham, Mary Pat
Harpenau, Virginia Hermes, Barb Hughes, Alice Isom,
Amy Johannes, Louise Larson, Trudy Larson, Helen
Legleiter, Rose Maher, Joe Martin, Joe Montgomery,
Charles Nutt, Tom Oxley, Kay Raab, Phillip Rauen, Marc
Rottinghaus, Guadalupe Sauceda, Martha Schofield,
Deidre Sechi, George Shore, Jill Smith, Ana Sosa de
Alonzo, Fran Struble, Fr. Tom Tank, Jack Thesing, Dave
Watson.
Relatives & Friends of Parishioners:
Ruth Adams, Joyce Balmaumer, Sandy Beer, Bill Bins,
Karen Boeringa, Krissy Brogan, Sherry Burge, Cameron
Burroughs, Sister Mary Concetta Cardinale, Lucille
Carolo, Amy Cornell, Chris Cross, Tami Cross, Paula
Darling, Daphne, Evan Davies, Kim Dunn, Dean Edson,
Virginia Engel, Jack Ferguson, Ronald Fortino, Charlie
Futhy, Kala Groff, Nancy Greenwood, John Grillos, Grant
Haden, Jean Hartnett, Willie Hayne, Andrew Heckey, Carl
Hodel, Mary Holke, Carol Ingram, Carmen Juasi, Jim and
Tom Kinerk, Stan Klimek, Don Kozlowski, Mary Kurt,
Millie Lally, Anne Latora, Mary Ann Leach, Scott Leahy,
Mark Lindstrom, Joyce Maurer, James McGinnis, Steve
McGowan, Leslie Morley, Martin Murphy, Annie Murray,
Beth Nelson, Michael P., Linda Pearson, Jill Pechacek,
Frank Pish, Carol Reilly, Ron Reynolds, Jackie Rogers, Ed
Roginski, Jason Ross, Patrick Ruelle, Joan Russo, Dan
Rynard, Lucca Sachse, Bill Schaefer, Jamie Scheibach,
Robert Schmidt, Kim Scholz, Bonnie Schrick, Elle
Schwartz, Caren Smith, Reverie Smith, Claude Snyder,
Kay Snyder, Jacob Sprinkle, Francis Sudbeck, Jennifer
Tarpin, Greg Trunzo, Monica Vance, Marilyn Vaughn,
Doug Ward, Michael Ward, Fran Waymire, Michael
Wellinghoff, Tina White, Noah Wilson, David Wiltgen,
Kathy Wright.
Wednesday April 8
6:45AM
+Kathryn Klimas by Family
12:00PM
+Larry Sweeney by Ascension Book Club
Thursday
6:45AM
12:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
April 9
+Dana Argeris by Mary Fran Row
+Jacqueline Prince
Weekly Rosary
Reconciliation
Friday
6:45AM
12:00PM
April 10
+Glenn Jennewein by Family
+Tom DeCelles by Sandy & Neil Neumann
Saturday
8:30AM
April 11
+Pat O’Malley, +Ann Fishbach, +Marc Daly,
+Thomas Relph, +Michael Harrington,
+Carol Maslowski
Reconciliation
+Gertrude Frommelt
Archbishop Naumann
by Margo Ramsey
Fr. Nathan
3:30PM
4:30PM
Sunday
8:15AM
9:30AM
10:00AM
11:45AM
5:00PM
April 12
+Rosemary Vella
Fr. Nathan
by Virgoni Family
Weekly Rosary
+Ila G. Kennedy
Fr. Tom
by Gladys Boeckner
+Patrick Rode
Fr. Nathan
by the Giess Family
Ascension Parishioners Fr. Alessandro
Unforeseen circumstances may require
a change in the priest schedule.
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April 5, 2015
WEEKLY PRAYER
Easter Sunday
A Good Day to Die
Banns of Matrimony
Do you remember your own baptism? I wish I could; I was
baptized as an infant, just a few days old. I envy the adults
I have seen baptized at the Easter Vigil. Hopefully, they
experience what St. Paul says in the epistle we hear at the
Vigil. For Paul, Baptism is a sign of dying and rising to
new life. Sounds like Easter to me. So when Jesus died, he
rose from the dead. Is Paul telling us that we will rise from
the dead, too?
Yes, but that is not his main point. If all we think about is
our physical death, and hope we go to heaven afterwards,
we’re missing the point. The new life starts with our
baptism, not just our physical death. That’s why Paul says
things like, “our old self was crucified” or “sinful body
done away with….” (Rom 6:6) Baptism gives us a new life
NOW. The water is both cleansing and a sign of dying
(symbolic drowning) that help us see we are free from sin.
We are dead to sin when we begin to live in Christ. The
fictional Klingons have a saying “today is a good day to
die” to express courage in battle. But real Christians might
say that Easter is a good day to die: we have died to sin and
begun a new life in Christ.
How do we experience this dying to sin? First, we identify
the sinful areas of our life. Do I watch movies, video
games, or TV shows that encourage promiscuity, lying,
revenge, hatred or selfishness? What sins do I confess
repeatedly and what can I do to avoid them?
Next we look for ways to act differently: Can I spend more
time with friends/relatives who are examples of love? Can
I spend less time entertaining myself and more time in
prayer? Instead of complaining about what is wrong with
the world, can I find ways to make it better? (If not the
world, then my community or family.) These are a few of
the ways we begin our new in Christ.
Courtney Rager and Gabriel Grimaldi
Kimberly Bredeman and Stephen Tholl
Kayla Hickey and Adam Zebrowski
Stacy Daire and Paul Kemmeter
Kaylee Joerger and Colby Rieke
New Parishioners
Mr. & Mrs. Greg McBride
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cajthaml
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Sabia
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Streb and Family
From Death to New Life
Mildred Arkfeld, Grandmother of Brad Kwapiszeski
Marylinn Hayes, Mother of Elizabeth Cotter
John Kavanaugh, Brother of Sean
Pete Petersen, Brother of Mary Watson
April 6 - April 12
Monday:
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;
Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday:
Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday:
Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48
Friday:
Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday:
Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21;
Mk 16:9-15
Sunday:
Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;
1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
If you have a relative or friend serving
in the Armed Forces whom you would
like for us to pray for, please add him/
her to the list located in the gathering
area. God Bless our soldiers!
Prayer Partners Intention
Voicemail Number
1 -888-684-6555
Thank you!
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EASTER MEMORIALS
John & Pauline Antonelli
Emmanuelle Donzelli
Nicolo, Melania & Mary Antonelli
Maria Donzelli
Peggy Beeson
Doran/Prior Family Members
Adela Benavidez
Bill Dougherty
Paul & Bess Berman
Richard & Olive Drew
Leo Bieser Family
Frank Essner
John Blazek
Meghan Fischer
John Boehm
John & Terry Ford
Christa Hein Boone
Edward Gast
John & Celina Bourquin
Alfred & Bertie Geiger
Arthur & Margaret Brenner
James & Mary Gillespie
Robert & Mary Ann Brenner
Chris Glaros
Catherine Caldwell
Matthew J. Gonzales
Joseph T. Carnelia, Sr.
Sandy Griesel
George DeRose
Marianne Halliday
James DeRose
Harpenau Family Members
Lucille DeRose
Wayland Harvey
Donald F. Devore
Brett Hayes
Francis & Mary Donnelly
Vern Healy
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April 5, 2015
EASTER MEMORIALS (Continued)
Ferrell Heeter
David Leese
Terrence Henry
Bonnie Manoles
Deceased Members of the
Higley & Huber Families
Deceased Family Members of
the Maurer & Weber Families
Pauline Hinman
William & Mary McCarty
Margaret Hodes
Andrew McCullagh
Damion Hunt
Mac McFarland
Teodora, John Thomas, Restituto &
Alejandro Inso
Margie Metz
Richard Mika
Jacobs/Kreikemeier Family Members
Nick & Lavon Milasnovich
Roman Jamili
Don Minter
Arthur Jeannet, Jr.
Aileen Mongey
Kenneth Kelly, Sr.
Amalia Montalvo
Ed & Bernadine Kerstiens
Bill Nachbar
Deceased Members of the Kneib &
Schillermann Families
Garry Naparstek
Andrew & Susan Kuzila
Placido Obenita
Raymond R. Kuzila
Anna Oblak
Kelly & Lampe Families
Marjorie O’Neil
Deceased Family Members of
Ron & Helen Legleiter
Gilbert Palmer Family
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EASTER MEMORIALS (Continued)
Crystal & Andrew Pawlowski
Charles W. Strother-Father
Charles W. Strother-Son
Sandy Peneton
Florence Tank
Helen & Joe Pillot
Linda Tank
Dan Pope
H.C. & Sue Teegarden
Ralph & Jacqueline Prince
Gerald R. Timp
Andy Rabin
Bill Weems
Aaron Rash
Chuck & Levi Weidner
Ken Rethman
Bernard & Teresa Weiser
Lori Ann Rethman
Earl Wilde
Al, Sylvia & Jim Roder
Mary Alice Willman
Rottinghaus & Wietharn Families
Eleanor & George Winkler, Sr.
Anne Russell
Marie Winkler
Deceased Members of the
Ryan & Gilbertson Families
Art Winters
Jack Sharp
Deceased Members of the
Winters & Wohletz Families
2Lt Justin Sisson
Ross & Emma Woods
Morley Steinberg
William & Nora Yeado
John & Gloria Stevenson
Deceased Members of the
Stratz Family
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Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
PLEASE TAKE STEPS TO COME BACK TO THE CHURCH….
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April 5, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal
organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over.
Join your 55+ friends on a trip to Sea Life Kansas City
Aquarium on April 14. An amazing underworld ocean
tunnel with thousands of sea creatures. There are places to
sit for a rest. We will lunch on our own at Fritz's, a
hamburger and shake place where your lunch is delivered
to you by a toy train. Cost is $27.00. Bus will leave the
church at 10:15am. Please contact the office to sign up.
The Knights will be holding a First Degree Initiation on
April 27 beginning at 6:30pm. Contact Greg Wuller or
David Whitaker for more information.
Congratulations to our Knight and Family of the Year
winners which were elected by ballot by the members.
Knight of the Year - Paul Danaher was selected as Knight
of the Year. Paul volunteers on a regular basis for the
Council meal functions such as: the Lenten Fish Fries,
Italian Dinners, and Tootsie Roll Drives. He is the
coordinator for Lifesavers Sunday and the Baby Bottle
Boomerang, which solicits donations and raises money
for local Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Paul also coordinates
for the Tri-Annual Serve-Coordinate-A-Meal for 250300 homeless men at City Union Mission located in
downtown Kansas City, MO. Paul is also the “Pro-Life
Minute” speaker at the monthly Knights meetings. Paul
is also an active recruiter, and has recruited several
Knights over the last few years, as well as convinced
some to transfer to our Council so they will be more
active Knights.
MINISTRY OF CARE
“Whatsoever you do to the least of My
people, that you do unto Me.”
Contact Jean in the office for information
on these support ministries and other
available resources.
Job Ministry
Have you lost your job or been “downsized”? Looking to
get back in the market? We help people who are
unemployed and looking for work. Our ministry helps with
networking, occasional job openings and resume’ writing.
Family of the Year - Lenny and Mary Lausten and
family. Lenny and his wife have been active through the
Parish, Diocese and Knights Council in multiple
activities.
Mary and their daughters assist with
procurement and delivery of food needed for Knights'
sponsored events, helps with dessert preparation and
distribution at Italian dinners. Leonard is active in
multiple Knights and parish events. In addition to all this,
Lenny is responsible for managing a Knight’s team that
plans, prepares, and serves meals to homeless
organizations our Council supports including: several
large Parish and Diocesan-wide events that feed multiple
groups ranging from: Youth Ministry, Kairos retreats,
wine-tasting fundraisers for the Villa St. Francis Nursing
Home, Men Under Construction breakfasts and
luncheons, Parish Picnic Dinners, Parish Italian Dinners,
Parish Fish Fry’s, Knights Barbecue and Smoking
contests, and the St. Philippine Duchense Fourth Degree
Assembly Winter Formal Dinner and Dance. These
activities involve feeding groups from as small as 15
people to groups over 1,100 people.
Respite Care
Are you caring for a loved one at home? We have
parishioners who want to help, and who are trained in
Respite Care and would love to give you a break! This
also gives the one you care for a break from you!!!
Prison Ministry
We provide to all persons incarcerated in Johnson County
jails and juvenile facilities. This includes: Mass or
Communion Service, Catechesis or Scripture Study, and
facilitate regular access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
We participate in a letter writing mentoring program and
Mentor for Success through the state prisons. Kids can
participate (and adults) by making cards with pictures
drawn, Bible verses, messages of hope, etc. using card
stock, construction paper, magic markers or colored pencils
(no crayons please), and first names only. Visit our website
at www.sdpo.org. This is an Ascension Ministry in
conjunction with other parishes. All are welcome and
needed! Contact Jean in the office for more details.
We Recycle Eyeglasses and Sunglasses
Save your old eyeglasses and sunglasses to be recycled
throughout the world! The donation bin is located behind
the bulletin boards in the Gathering Area.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website
www.ascensionkofc.com for activities).
Officers’ meeting - April 12, at 6:30pm in the parish hall.
Villa St. Francis Spring clean-up from 9:00am until
noon. Check the website for volunteer sign up.
First Degree Initiation - April 27, 6:30pm in the parish
hall.
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Church of the Ascension
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS (Continued)
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PERPETUAL ADORATION
Holy hours needing weekly prayer partners are:
Sunday at 11:00am and 1:00pm
Monday 7:00am, 9:00am and 5:00pm
Thursday at noon and 9:00pm
Friday at 3:00pm
Saturday at 4:00pm
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Also, if you can sub for others that are away, please go to
the list at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a44aba7238adoration and sign up for an hour.
Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) provides expectant
moms through moms with SECOND GRADE age children
spiritual enrichment and fellowship. To join, contact
Stefanie Spencer [email protected] or phone
913-461-9410.
Contact Debbie at [email protected] or 913485-8918 if you need a substitute, can take a permanent
Holy Hour, or have questions.
April Monthly Meeting
Our April MOYC meeting will be THIS THURSDAY,
April 9, in the lower level of the church at 7:00pm. We
will have our usual activities plus a relaxing yoga session.
No experience necessary. Come join us!
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Office hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
681-7683
Couples’ Night Out
Time for a couples' night out! On Friday, April 17, we will
be enjoying an evening at Pinstripes and your hubby gets to
come! Get this on your calendar and work on finding the
sitter now!
Do you want to find ways to pass on the faith and live it in
your family?
Spring Book Study
This spring, we will be reading Made for More by Curtis
Martin, and discussing it at the monthly meetings. We will
discuss Chapters 5 and 6 at the April meeting.
Moms at Mass
Come join us the first Friday of every month at noon mass.
It’s a great way to expose our little ones to Mass! We will
be sitting either in the cry room or the pews directly in
front.
Did you know Ascension Parish has a program for anyone in
Kindergarten - 6th Grade? This program is for children who
attend public schools, home school and Catholic
schools. Our Catholic Faith is the greatest of gifts to pass
onto your children that will affect their whole lives long
after they have left home.
DID YOU KNOW
Family Formation is a truly innovative faith formation
program enabling parents to be the primary educators in the
Faith. Family Formation revolves around the family. This
shared learning experience spills over into the family’s
everyday life.
If you are interested in joining our parish,
please go to: www.kcascension.org and from
the Home Page/Click the About Tab/ and then
the Join Tab.
Here is how it works, parents and kids come once a month to
the parish to learn, and parents work at home on the next
three weeks’ worth of lessons. It is a program that is truly
renewing the family one lesson at a time.
Go to kcascension.org under the School of Religion section
to find out more.
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Church of the Ascension
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS (Continued) - SCHOOL
Drama Times Two!
Last month the school was treated to not one, but two plays performed by the talented 7th graders. On Thursday, the cast of
“Sherlock Holmes” foiled the devious plan of Professor Moriarty and uncovered the mystery of the letters of Alice Faulkner. On
Friday, the cast of “Dorothy in Wonderland” showed us how Dorothy and friends landed in Wonderland, met a cast of colorful
characters, and how both Dorothy and Alice realized there is no place like home. Both casts had standing room only shows on
Friday and Saturday evening. Thank you to all who came to the show and participated in our first raffle. We are already looking
forward to the auditions for the musical in the fall.
Lourdes Pilgrims Service Project - Kids Helping Kids!
Ascension’s 5th graders have been doing a service project for the Live Greater Foundation helping them fill backpacks with
items for a trip for children/young adults with special needs to Lourdes, France to the Shrine of our Lady of Fatima. The families
have donated: games, pens, crayons, puzzle books, fidgits, ponchos, food, etc. to fill the bags to make the journey more
comfortable. Mrs. Montgomery’s son, Br. Angelus Montgomery, has accompanied the pilgrims in previous years and is going
again this year. In the picture below he is “face timing” with the 5th graders from NYC talking about the trip, about the
pilgrims, and about the service project. Our 5th graders have written personal letters to the pilgrims telling them about
themselves and then asking them to pray for a specific person or intention while they are in Lourdes. Many thanks to all of the
5th graders and their families for their donations to help fill the bags!
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Church of the Ascension
Easter Sunday
COMMUNITY NEWS
April 5, 2015
LITURGY SCHEDULE
FAMILY DAY AT PRAIRIE STAR RANCH
April 19
Prairie Star Ranch
Saturday – April 11 - 4:30PM
Greeters: O’Herron Family
Sacristan: M P & S Fruin
Servers: M Payne, M Rode, S Suchma
Ushers: D Moorman, S Chubb, J Cutter, R LoBosco, S Malecki,
S Troester, G Wuller
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: M P & S Fruin, G Grimaldi, C Rager,W S Happer, C Kisinger,
K Koettker, P Lauer, J A Loughran, D Lyle, C & M McGuyer,
D Porch, T Redmond, B Reed, M & T Sell
Bring your family and come out to Family Day at Prairie
Star Ranch.
Enjoy various activities including: the
climbing tower, horseback riding, canoeing, adventures in
prayer, Holy Mass (Sunday obligation), games, and more
for only $5.00 per person! Our retreat team joyfully invites
you to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a day of
natural beauty, prayer, and adventure activities. Families,
friends, and communities are welcome to come at their
leisure and spend the day bonding and building
relationships. Let us grow closer to Christ together on this
day of Christocentric adventure and fun! Registrations are
now available all online. For further inquiries, call or go
online, today archkck.org/ranch or call 785-746-5693,
[email protected].
Sunday – April 12 - 8:15AM
Greeters: J & M Holmes
Sacristan: B & S(S) Henson
Servers: M Kershaw, D Kershaw, R Lipp
Ushers: S Korte, R Denesia, J Rottinghaus, M Goodman,
L Henderson, J Walrod, J Belik, B Sand
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M:B Henson, ML Rottinghaus, K Schemmel, M Scholz,
M & T Severino, D Sumple, M Tira, J Wagner, J Walrod,
B Wellinghoff, G Wilferth, K & S Winkler, C Yorke, G Arnone,
B Bibler
GRILL YOUR SEMINARIANS
TRIVIA NIGHT
May 21, 6:30PM
St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood, KS.
Sunday – April 12 - 10:00AM
Greeters: Tholkes Family, M Keane
Sacristan: M & T Billam
Servers: K Muckerman, M Muckerman, S O’Brien
Ushers: C Winger, J Ekedahl, J Mayerle, T Moloney, T Roberts,
P Murphy, T Chudy
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: M & T Billam, J Seberger, C & R Shaw, C Sroor, A Steenson,
L Stevens, C & R Stump, K & P Surles, J & V Totta,
B & J Weatherford, K Weyforth, M Arrambide
Play an exciting game of trivia, meet and interact with our
seminarians, and see the men being ordained this year
“roasted.” Join us for this casual and affordable evening
that directly benefits seminarians. Grill Your Seminarians
will be from 6:30pm-9:30pm, on May 21, in the St.
Michael the Archangel Gym, Leawood. Please register at
[email protected] or call 913-647-0303. Details and
credit card registration are at kckvocations.com in the
“news.”
Sunday – April 12 - 11:45AM
Greeters: R Delaney
Sacristan: M Shriver, F Esposito
Servers: D Rephlo, C Micek, M Santamarina
Ushers: G Gilbertson, F Colletti, J Honn, R Howard, P Rupp
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: M Shriver, F Esposito, C Taylor, R Ullmann, D Urkevich,
N Volz, K Sutton, T Walters, K Werkowitch, G & T Anthone
ATTENTION! COUPLES CELEBRATING
THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
IN 2015
June 14, 2:30PM
Cathedral of St. Peter, K. C. KS.
Sunday – April 12 - 5:00PM
Greeters: G Ruttman
Sacristan: B Kernan, A Kernan
Servers: I Mowery, E O’Donnell, D Roarty
Ushers: P Harpenau, L Harpenau, M Curran, T Harpenau, D Avery,
B Fruhwirth, A Harpenau, J Solomon, S Kirpatrick, N Kirpatrick
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: B Kernan, A Kernan, S Mowery, M Noack, D Rodriguez,
S, A, & S Smeltzer, M Stuppy, B Soukup, K Uebelhart,
D & D Warlick, M White, M Winters
Archdiocesan 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration will
be on June 14, 2015, at 2:30pm, at the Cathedral of St.
Peter. To receive your invitation from Archbishop
Naumann, please call the parish office and give us your:
name, address, phone number and date of your wedding.
Please do this as soon as possible.
Donuts:
8:15AM – S Streitwieser, K Scheibel
10:00AM – G & S Wuller, V Jara
Counters: April 13: M Ingles, D Knight, J Lewandowski, K Lutz,
D Triano
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PARISH STAFF
PARISH OFFICE : Phone 681-3348; Fax 681-3517
Monsignor Thomas Tank
Pastor
Father Nathan Haverland
Parochial Vicar
Father Alessandro Borraccia Parochial Vicar
Dorothy Brandwein Music Director
Virgil Crumpton
Maintenance/Head Custodian
Denise Greene
Adult Faith and RCIA Secretary
Jean Hinman
Ministry of Care Director
Ray Martin
Social Media and Family Life Director
Dawnlee Maurer
Parish Life Coordinator
Jan Montalvo
Receptionist
Sharon Weems
Parish Administrator
Liz Willman
Adult Faith and RCIA Director
Maggie Wright
Communications Coordinator
ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 851-2531
Fax Number
851-2518
Becky Wright
Principal
Andrew Legler Assistant Principal
Janet Eckert
Administrative Assistant
Karen Kellerman Administrative Assistant
NEW PARISHIONERS
Please see Parish Registration info. on our website.
VISITS FOR THE HOMEBOUND/HOSPITAL VISITS
Please contact Jean Hinman to schedule.
BAPTISMS
Please call the Parish Office for class information
and scheduling.
MATRIMONY
Please contact one or our priests six months prior
to wedding.
WEDDING COORDINATORS
Dorothy Long - 681-1289; Karen Pierpoint - 558-3403
ANNULMENTS
Contact Father Tom or Father Nathan
SCHOOL OF RELIGION 681-7683; Fax 681-7634
William O’Leary Director
Tricia Baldwin
Administrative Assistant
YOUTH MINISTRIES
681-7683; Fax 681-7634
Joe Passantino
High School Youth Director
Chelsea Pratt
High School Youth Director
Heath Cole
Jr. High Youth Coordinator
PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS
55+ FELLOWSHIP
Laverne O’Neill
766-3011
ADDICTION SUPPORT
George Crossland
451-3296
ADULT FAITH LIBRARY Kim Sutton
897-6593
ALTAR SERVERS
TRAINING
Bryan Didier
705-0266
SCHEDULING
Jeremy Didier
908-2566
ARTS & ENVIRONMENT Sarah Devore
851-9406
ATHLETIC DIR. (CYO)
Tim Davidson
685-5877
BASKETBALL MEN’S
Rob Spaedy
816-506-3706
BEREAVEMENT GROUP Denny & Karen Schemmel 897-5079
BOOK CLUB
Linda Cook
897-3201
BRIDGE: COUPLES
John & Kathleen Hlavacek 897-0495
LADIES DAYTIME
Sue Reed
940-0978
LADIES EVENING
Louise Kramer
766-0973
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Karen Newkirk
814-9009
CHILDREN’S MINISTERS Heather Kuo
681-3698
OF THE WORD
COLLECTION COUNTERS Annette Mellard
851-1349
COVERED IN PRAYER
Susan Wolfgang
910-3099
DONUT COORDINATOR
Nila Henderson
481-8608
EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Craig & Judy Arnold
685-9305
SCHEDULING
Mike Smoots
685-0118
FINANCE COUNCIL
Sharon Weems
681-3348
GREETERS
LeeAnn Cure
488-4761
GYM COORDINATOR
Casey Coutray
814-9958
HELP FOR PARISHIONERS Jean Hinman
681-3348
HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC
MINISTRY
Jean Hinman
681-3348
ILLNESS & CAREGIVERS Marina Carrizosa-Ramos 416-0355
SUPPORT GROUP
Cathy Oxley
681-9982
INTL. MISSIONS
Ed Herman
897-0082
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Mark Short
653-6814
LECTORS
Jean Brower
768-9011
LEGION OF MARY
Dick Kane
484-7402
LINEN CARE
Mary Jo Doherty
685-8313
LITURGY
Russ Engel
469-1918
MARDI GRAS
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Dawnlee Maurer
681-3348
Denny & Karen
Schemmel
897-5079
MARRIAGE & FAMILY ENRICHMENT
Liz Willman
681-3348
MARRIAGE PREP/NFP
Bruce & Mona Snider
851-1231
MEN OF ASCENSION
Mike Fischbach
469-5325
MOYC
Abby Walter
839-9403
MUSIC FOR LITURGY
Dorothy Brandwein
681-3348
NEWLY MARRIEDS
Ignacio & Kate Contreras
714-335-8775
NURSERY
Carol Rephlo
897-3377
PARISH COUNCIL
Father Tom
681-3348
PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE Dawnlee Maurer
681-3348
PERPETUAL ADORATION Debbie Engel
485-8918
PRAYER PARTNERS
Matt Wasko
749-3442
Sherry McAuliffe
681-6824
PRISON MINISTRY
John Stanley
685-0351
RCIA
Liz Willman
681-3348
RETROUVAILLE
Joe & Danette Searle
681-2040
RESPECT LIFE
John & Melissa Joerger 549-4406
RESPITE CARE
Mary Ann Woodward
897-3258
SACRISTAN
Scott & Nancy Huddlestun 269-6288
SOCIAL CONCERNS
John Kratofil
768-8379
ST. LUKES SOUTH EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
Marguerite Enlow
897-5623
USHERS
Jeff Frederes
681-2195
WEEKLY FAMILY ROSARY Jean Hinman
681-3348
WELCOMING
Dawnlee Maurer
681-3348
WOMEN OF ASCENSION
Teresa Davis
526-4570
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