1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
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Sunday Masses
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:15 a.m.,
10:00 a.m.,
11:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
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.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.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
5th Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK
STEWARDSHIP
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, March 22
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm.
Donuts, Parish Hall
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm.
“I will be their God and they shall be my people.” –
Jeremiah 31:33
9:15AM
After 8:15AM & 10:00AM Masses
1:00PM
4:00PM
Monday, March 23
Ladies Bridge, St. John Rm.
Finance Council Mtg., Conf. Rm.
RCIA, St. Matthew Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we
recognize that everything we have and everything we are
belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are
merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. It means
we are willing to use our gifts and our lives to care for our
neighbors and the world, just as God cares for us.
12:30PM
5:45PM
6:00PM
8:15PM
Tuesday, March 24
Safe Home
Leaving at 1:30PM
Shalom House Dinners
Drop Off before 5:45PM
Infertility and Miscarriage Support, Conf. Rm.
7:00PM
Wednesday, March 25
SOR
Zoom, Youth Rm.
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
Legion of Mary, St. Martha Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
5:30PM
6:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
Thursday, March 26
Bible Timeline Class, St. Mark Rm.
Bible Timeline Class, St. Mark Rm.
Communal Penance Service, Church
9:30AM
7:00PM
7:00PM
Friday, March 27
Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm.
K of C Fish Fry Buffet, Parish Hall
Seven Last Words, Church
My Gift of Treasure
Financial Update
$ 43,785.07
Monthly Autodebit: February
628 Families on Autodebit
$ 180,149.50
YTD: February, 2015
$4,022,932.66
Registered Families
3,179
ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
March 24
School
6:00AM
5:00PM-7:30PM
7:00PM
Saturday, March 28
CRHP Women’s Weekend
Hope-Faith Homeless Breakfast
Deliver before 7:30AM
A & E Set Up for Palm Sunday, Gathering Area
9:30AM
Sunday, March 29
CRHP Women’s Weekend
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm.
K4C Classes
AA Mtg., Conf. Rm.
Al Anon Mtg., Conf. Rm.
S&L
SOR Year 1
Weekly Offertory:
Mar. 14 - Mar. 15
Join the Ascension Catholic School family and experience
the distinction of excellent academics infused with
Catholic faith, by attending our Kindergarten Screening on
March 24.
9:15AM
10:00AM
1:00PM
4:00PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
One of the most important decisions a parent faces is their
child(ren)’s education. At ACS, we provide academics that
rival the best local public schools, and we offer
a significant "plus" of religious, moral, and spiritual
development instilled in everything we do, every day. We
create a special bond among the students, parents, school,
and the church, so that we all share our strong sense of
community.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
March 23 Deadline
Call the ACS office at 913-851-2531 for more information.
Individual meetings and tours are also available.
Envelopes are available in the gathering area. Honor your
beloved deceased this Easter. Donation $20.00. Return the
envelopes to the parish office or the parish mailbox on or
before March 23. Please print clearly, to ensure the names
are spelled accurately in the bulletin. Thank you.
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5th Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY
March 27, 5:00PM-7:30PM
Parish Hall
Please see page 10 for additional information.
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST
March 27, 7:00PM
Church
Pope Francis will be making a visit to Philadelphia for the
World Meeting of Families in September. As a parish we
wish to prepare for this meeting by praying for this event
and studying the preparatory catechesis for "Love Is Our
Mission, The Family Fully Alive.”
Please see page 4 for additional information.
HOPE FAITH HOMELESS BREAKFAST
March 28, 7:30AM
We need volunteers to help lead small group studies. Our
goal is to have small groups meet shortly after Easter every
two weeks through early August.
Our date for cooking and serving breakfast at Hope Faith
Ministries is the last Saturday of the month. Please go to
the Ascension website and sign up to serve (great family
activity), or you can cook a few casseroles or bring some of
the other items we use. For more information or to sign
up: (kcascension.org/Service Opportunities/Get Involved/
Feed The Hungry/Hope Faith Ministries) or call Ed 8970062.
If interested in leading a small group or using this book
study for a current small group or ministry that you lead,
please contact Ray Martin in the parish office or via email:
[email protected].
INFERTILITY AND
MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT GROUP
March 24, 7:00PM
Conf. Rm.
ARTS & ENVIRONMENT
PALM SUNDAY, HOLY THURSDAY,
EASTER SET-UP AND TAKE-DOWN
Starting March 28, 9:30AM
Gathering Area
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. There will be
four weekly meetings on Tuesday, beginning March 17. 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.
Arts and Environment is entrusted with ensuring that our
church has a liturgically correct, reverent, and prayerful
environment throughout the year. You can sign up on our
website kcascension.org under Quick Links/Current
Volunteer Sign-ups or just show up.. Please mark your
calendars for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter
decorating:
♦
♦
♦
ZOOM
March 25, 6:00PM
Youth Rm.
♦
♦
All high school students are invited to join us for Zoom
(food, fellowship, & small groups) in the Youth Rm.
Dinner starts at 6:00pm, event runs until 8:00pm.
Saturday, March 28, 9:30am is set up for Palm
Sunday.
Wednesday, April 1, is set up for Holy Thursday and
unpacking the Easter flowers at 1:00pm.
Thursday, April 2, is set up for Good Friday, it will
take place after the 7:00pm Liturgy.
Easter set up will be on Friday, April 3, from 9:00pm11:00pm and Saturday, April 4, starting at 9:30am.
Easter take down will be on Sunday, May 24, after the
5:00pm Mass.
Thank you for all your help in preparing the church for our
Easter season. We look forward to seeing you there.
Please call Sarah Devore at 913-851-9406 with any
questions or to sign up for service hours.
COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE
March 26, 7:00PM
Church
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March 22, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
RECONCILIATION TIMES AND HOLY WEEK SERVICES
SUNDAY, March 22 - 7:30PM
CURE OF ARS
GOOD SHEPHERD
ST. PAUL (Also Spanish)
SUNDAY, March 29
QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY - WEA 3:00PM
ST. ANN 3:00PM
NATIVITY 7:30PM
MONDAY, March 23 - 7:00PM
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
HOLY CROSS (Also Spanish)
HOLY SPIRIT
HOLY TRINITY
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
HOLY THURSDAY, April 2
MORNING PRAYER - 6:45AM
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER - 7:00PM
TUESDAY, March 24 - 7:00PM
PRINCE OF PEACE
ST. AGNES (Also Spanish)
ST. JOSEPH
QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY
(Overland Park, KS.)
GOOD FRIDAY, April 3
MORNING PRAYER - 6:45AM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - 11:30AM
TRE ORE-Noon - 2:50PM
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - 3:00PM & 7:00PM
THURSDAY, March 26 - 7:00PM
ST. PIUS X
SACRED HEART
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
DIVINE MERCY
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST
With Father Tom, Father Nathan, Ascension Youth and Adult Choirs
March 27, 7:00PM
Church
The Seven Last Words of Christ are the seven times that Jesus spoke from the cross.
These seven messages are the centerpiece of a service of Scripture, Reflection and Song.
Come to the church and be nourished as you continue your Lenten journey toward a selfless and Christ-centered life . . .
Come to the foot of the Cross and leave with a deeper understanding of Jesus’ redemptive sacrifice . . .
Come . . .
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March 22, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY
MAJOR PROPHETS
March 29, 9:15AM
Conf. Rm.
55+ FELLOWSHIP
RSVP by March 31
April 14, 10:15AM, Leaving from Ascension
Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium
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.
Please see page 10 for additional information.
A2J
April 2, 5:30PM
Youth Rm.
CARDIOPULMONARY
RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING
March 30, 6:30PM
St. Luke Rm.
A2J will be having youth group April 2 from 5:30pm6:30pm in the Youth Rm. In proclaiming the celebration
of holy week, with washing of the feet ceremony. We will
be done at 6:30pm so you can attend Mass as a family.
Learn to do CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation) and
use the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and
potentially save a life from a heart attack (sudden cardiac
event). There is nothing better than knowing what to do in
an emergency (besides praying and calling 911!) Contact
Jean in the office if interested at 681-3348. All are invited
to sign up including: Ushers, Greeters, EMHC’s, anyone,
really! You can sign up on our website kcascension.org
under Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign-ups. There is a
limit of 15 people.
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
April 2, 7:00PM
Church
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. 1st, 3rd-6th grade spots are
available.
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March 22, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS (Continued)
TRE ORE GOOD FRIDAY
April 3, Noon-3:00PM
Church
Please join us for Tre Ore on Good Friday. Tre Ore or “Three Hours” refers to the three hours that Christ hung on the Cross on
that first Good Friday. We will begin with Stations of the Cross at 11:30am, and Tre Ore will be from Noon to 3:00pm,
preceding our 3:00pm Good Friday Service. COME WHEN YOU CAN, LEAVE WHEN YOU MUST.
Ascension’s Tre Ore service is a form of Devotion to Christ in honor of His three hours of Agony for us. It includes the Way of
the Cross at 11:30am, Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Christ, along with appropriate hymns, music and periods for silent
prayer. Feel free to bring your bibles, and any other devotional items that you may like to enhance your prayer time. Let us
gather at the foot of the cross and allow Christ’s seven last statements from the Cross speak directly to our hearts.
EMHC’S NEEDED FOR
HOSPITALS, HOMBOUND
AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS
EASTER EGG HUNT
April 4, 10:00AM
Parish Grounds
We are looking for parishioners to serve parishioners! We
have St Luke’s Hospital, the homebound and several
assisted living facilities within our parish and we need
some loving souls (YOU!) to bring Jesus to. Most
EMHC’s serve in one of the three areas one day a month.
We do a Communion Service at least once a week in the
assisted living facilities, visit individuals at least two times
a week and bring daily Communion to the hospital. The
requirements for being an EMHC are that you love to share
Communion, love people and have been through (or will
go through the next time it’s offered) training to be an
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Ascension.
Please prayerfully consider helping in this ministry once a
month or more often if you like. Contact Jean in the office
with interest or questions, [email protected] or
681-3348.
All parishioners and ages welcome! Please see page 11 for
additional information.
EASTER VIGIL:
April 4, 8:00PM
EASTER MASS TIMES:
April 5
8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12:00PM Noon
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March 22, 2015
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
March 23
+Gerard DeKee by the Hornung Family
+Bob Healy by Rose Diteresi
Tuesday
6:15AM
6:45AM
8:00AM
11:30AM
12:00PM
March 24
Reconciliation
+Keith Kwapiszeski by the Hinman Family
+Mac McFarland by Vi McFarland
Reconciliation
+John Erk by the Fischbach Family
Wednesday
6:45AM
12:00PM
6:00PM
March 25
+Blaine Billinger by Family
+Suzi Masterson by the Kwapiszeski Family
Reconciliation
Thursday
6:45AM
12:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
March 26
+Don O’Malley by Wayne & Jeanne Parsons
+Zona & Stuto Families by Rose & Millie
Weekly Rosary
Communal Penance Service
Friday
6:45AM
12:00PM
March 27
+Scott Charpentier by the Baldwin Family
+Frank Rosell by Family
Saturday
8:30AM
3:30PM
4:30PM
March 28
+Don O’Malley by Tricia Baldwin
Reconciliation
+John & Mary Godar
Fr. Nathan
by Jane Godar Kreiter
Sunday
8:15AM
9:30AM
10:00AM
11:45AM
5:00PM
March 29
+Margaret Mary Schwind
by the Scott Johnson Family
Weekly Rosary
+Ila G. Kennedy
by Gladys Boeckner
Ascension Parishioners
+Patrick Rode
by Hobbs 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 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, Amy Cornell,
Chris Cross, Tami Cross, Paula Darling, Daphne, Evan
Davies, Kim Dunn, Dean Edson, Virginia Engel, Jack
Ferguson, Ronald Fortino, Charlie Futhy, Nancy
Greenwood, John Grillos, Grant Haden, Jean Hartnett,
Willie Hayne, Andrew Heckey, Carl Hodel, 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, James
McGinnis, Steve McGowan, Leslie Morley, Annie Murray,
Beth Nelson, Elaine O’Connor, Michael P., Linda Pearson,
Jill Pechacek, Carol Reilly, Ron Reynolds, Jackie Rogers,
Jason Ross, Patrick Ruelle, Joan Russo, 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.
Fr. Nathan
Fr. Alessandro
Fr. Tom
Fr. Tom
Unforeseen circumstances may require
a change in the priest schedule.
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March 22, 2015
WEEKLY PRAYER
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Father, Forgive Them
New Parishioners
Dr. and Mrs. Jim Allen
Mr. & Mrs., Robert Gnoinski and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Hellebusch
Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kearney and Family
Dr. & Mrs. Craig Koshlap and Family
Mr. Michael Walsh
Ms. Christa Wisniewski
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Barker and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bregant and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Stapleton and Family
The promise made by the Lord in the first reading is very
bold. He says that all people shall know him, without
having to be taught by others. He doesn’t restrict the
promise to only the holiest people: He says that the way
people will know Him is through forgiveness of their sins.
Remember, he is speaking to the Israelites, who had so
many laws and commandments, they needed scribes and
Pharisees to keep track of them. When they broke a
commandment or law, they were isolated from the
community. So the promise that God would place his law
in their hearts meant they would be free to do God’s will
because they want to, not because they were feared
punishment or rejection.
Jesus says something similar in today’s gospel. He tells the
disciples that his crucifixion would draw everyone to him.
Now, Jesus’ death showed that he took on the punishment
for sins in place of us, who deserve it. In Luke’s gospel he
even prays for those who crucified him, asking God’s
forgiveness. (Lk 23:34) By dying on the cross, Jesus shows
how much God loves us. By rising from the dead, he shows
that we can rise from sin to a new life of faith and love.
Getting back to the first reading, we experience that
promise when we bring our sins to God. When we forgive
people who have hurt us, we also help them to experience
that love. After all, if I can forgive someone, surely God
will forgive them. We also help others to know God when
we share or experience of being forgiven. Still not sure if
God has forgiven you? The sacrament of Reconciliation
gives us the assurance of God’s forgiveness, as well as the
experience. Along with the other sacraments, it helps us
keep God’s love in our hearts.
Banns of Matrimony
Courtney Rager and Gabriel Grimaldi
March 23 - March 29
Monday:
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday:
Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lk 1:26-38
Thursday:
Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday:
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday:
Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56
Sunday:
Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession);
Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11;
Mk 14:1 - 15:47 [15:1-39]
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!
ASKING FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayer Partners Intention
Voicemail Number
1 -888-684-6555
Thank you!
Please keep our students in prayer this Sunday who are
making the Lenten Retreat "Spring (Un)Broken.”
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5th Sunday of Lent
March 22, 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, due in the office by
March 31. Bus will leave the church at 10:15am.
Family of the Month - Last week’s submission for
Family of the Month inadvertently left out Todd’s wife
and daughters.
Todd and Shannon Gomez have been chosen as the
Family of the Month. Todd coordinates all the youth
activities for the Knights including: The Free Throw
Contest, Soccer competition, and the poster contests. The
family assists in feeding the homeless at Hope Faith
Ministries on Christmas Day, and also works with the
Knights Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Additionally,
Shannon is on the Faith In Action Committee, and is a
member of the School Advisory Board, as well as RCIA.
MINISTRY OF CARE
Whatsoever you do to the least of My people,
that you do unto Me.”
Contact Jean in the office 681-3348 for information on
these support ministries and other available resources.
Knights Scholarship Program is open. All information is
on the website. The deadline for submission is April 1.
Quick link!!!
There is a new link on the website so you can quickly view
and sign up to help with whatever needs are currently being
filled by Ascension. Go to kcascension.org and scroll to
below the opening pictures to “Quick Links” and see how
you and/or your family can be of service. Anytime your
kids help with: cooking meals or desserts, shop for
ingredients, or serve the homeless and hungry can be
counted as volunteer hours!!! Contact Jean in the office
with any questions.
Volunteers are still needed for our Fish Fry. Please go to
the Knights website. Family members of Knights,
especially those needing service hours are welcomed.
However, no one under 18 is allowed to work in the
kitchen or on the serving line.
The “Best Fish Fry’s” will continue through Friday,
March 27. The Fish Fry’s, as with all of our culinary
functions are open to the public. The events begin at
5:00pm and will run till 7:30pm. The cost is $9.50 for
adults, $5.00 for children ages 5-11, and free to 4 and
under. The menu includes: baked tilapia, deep fried cod,
catfish, pizza, french fries, oven-baked red potatoes,
green beans, mac ‘n cheese, drinks and dessert. Carry
out service is available. We accept cash, checks, credit
and debit cards for payment.
The Good Samaritan Fund at Ascension is for the benefit
of families or individuals in our parish who find
themselves in need. As a Stewardship Parish, the Good
Samaritan Fund is supported through tithing, along with
gifts from individuals, parish groups and Mardi Gras
funds. We encourage anyone who needs help to contact Fr.
Tom.
Desserts for Upcoming Fish Fry’s - Ladies and
gentlemen, the 2015 remaining Fish Fries will be held on
March 27. If you would like to donate desserts and/or
volunteer for a shift, please contact Johnette Martin at:
[email protected]. DUE TO SAFETY AND
INSURANCE REASONS NO ONE UNDER THE AGE
OF 18 IS PERMITTED IN THE KITCHEN OR
DESSERT PREPARATION AREA.
Juan Ana Coffee - Supports International Missions
For sale in the parish office anytime! Juan Ana Coffee is
part of San Lucas Mission in Guatemala. It is “direct
trade” coffee, which ensures that producers (workers) earn
a fair price for their product, are included in the decision
making process, and are treated with respect and dignity.
By supporting Juan Ana Coffee, or any other fair trade
products, we are keeping with the pillars of Catholic Social
Teaching. Pope Paul VI said, “Let each one examine his
conscience…is he prepared to support, out of his own
pocket, works and undertakings in favor of the most
destitute? Is he ready to pay a higher price for imported
goods so that the producer may be more justly rewarded?”
So, tomorrow or this morning, when you are brewing your
coffee, take a minute to think about the people you have
impacted by buying fair trade or direct trade coffee.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website
www.ascensionkofc.com for activities).
March 23 - Membership meeting in the lower level. The
meeting starts at 7:00pm, and is preceded by a Rosary
upstairs at 6:30pm for those who would like to
participate.
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March 22, 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.
Mom’s Night Out
Join us on Thursday, March 26, from 7:30pm-9:00pm for
some shopping! Ruby Rouge is a boutique in downtown
Overland Park, and they will be hosting a Moms' night out
for us! They will show us some of their new pieces and
give ideas for ways to wear them. We will of course have
some snacks and drinks at this event as well. Watch for the
evite in the weekly email.
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Office hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
681-7683
Easter Egg Hunt
The annual church-wide Easter Egg Hunt will be held
Saturday, April 4, at 10:00am on the field behind the
church. In the event of rain, the hunt will be located in the
lower level of the church. We will stagger the hunting by
age group, and we will have a special appearance by the
Easter Bunny!
Summer SOR (June 15-26) - Registrations going on at
kcascension.org.
Vacation Bible School Registrations begin April 1 (also
need lots of volunteers).
Year I and Year II Stewardship Activities are due next
month.
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. Books are
for sale on the Lighthouse Media kiosk in the Gathering
Space or contact Anna Schuster at [email protected]
to purchase a book for $4.00.
OLD CELL PHONES!
If you have old cell phones in your cabinets or drawers,
please consider donating them to Ascension for recycling.
We collect and send them to be redistributed to domestic
violence shelters, senior centers, neighborhood watch
programs, school crossing guards and other agencies with
an immediate need for 911 access. They take the phones,
inspect them, erase any old data, clean them, change the
batteries, and reprogram them to be used as 911 emergency
phones. (Emergency 911 calls are free nationwide.) Please
donate only the phone and battery, no chargers or other
accessories. The collection box is in the cabinet behind the
bulletin boards in the gathering area marked “Social
Concerns,” for you to drop off donations. Call Jean in the
church office with any questions at 681-3348.
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.
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Church of the Ascension
5th Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
LITURGY SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY NEWS
ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S CALL
WEEKEND
FREE COLLEGE VISIT WEEKEND
Registration Due April 6
April 18-19
Conception Seminary, Conception, MO.
Saturday – March 28 - 4:30PM
Greeters: O’Neill Family
Sacristan: K & M Enlow
Servers: L Nicholson, S O’Dell, A O’Neil
Ushers: M Mayer, K Corsini, D Edwards, M Edwards,
M Fragale, G McMindes, D McMindes, L O’Neill
Lec/Com: Redmond, Schier
E.M: K & M Enlow, C Verville, M Verville, A & R Washburn,
D Wille, M & S Wuller, C Arnold, R Commodore, B Cook,
B Dierks, K Farnan, C Geiger, J Godar Kreiter, K Hane
Single men ages 16 and up are invited to visit an active
college seminary April 18-19 at Conception Seminary in
Missouri. Join other guys like you to see how active
seminary life is, and meet our young men who are seeking
God’s will in their life. There is no charge. Vocation
director Fr. Scott Wallisch will provide transportation and
accompany visitors, leaving Saturday afternoon and
returning Sunday evening. Registration is required by April
6 at ewgc.org/event-registration or you may send an email
to: [email protected]. This program fills quickly so
act now.
Sunday – March 29 - 8:15AM
Greeters: Wasinger Family
Sacristan: J & K Finnegan
Servers: L Hottovy, B Joerger, G Joerger
Ushers: J Frederes, J Auslander, M Beggs, M Gwynn,
J Maxwell, D O’Grady, D Sandvig
Lec/Com: Jennison, Hodel
E.M: J & K Finnegan, T Kershaw, C Koski, B, J, & M Krebs,
J Lipp,T Long, F Mader, M Maurer, J & S McAuliffe, T O'Connor,
B O'Donnell, Z Olson, C Reynolds
PILGRIMAGE TO PHILADELPHIA
WITH
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH F. NAUMANN, D.D.
Deadline for Deposit - April 10
September 21-28
Sunday – March 29 - 10:00AM
Greeters: OPEN
Sacristan: A & R Lenertz
Servers: H Braudis, J Colt, D Dana
Ushers: J Pater, M Frasher, J Hogan, T Lenz, M Rottinghaus,
L Simons, M Thomas, D Vanoverschelde
Lec/Com:Stump, Ross
E.M: A & R Lenertz, R Kahm, J Kennedy,K & P Kramer,
K Kuckelman, L Martin, K McKeag, A Murphy, K & P Murphy,
K O'Brien, M Peterson, S Penn, J Pottier, A Rickert, K Rock
Join other members of our Archdiocese as we embark on a
global experience to reignite the fire of Marriage and
Family Ministry! For more information or to register,
please contact Denise Hay at Grand View Tour & Travel,
800-737-6739 or [email protected].
Archdiocesan Contact: Deacon Tony Zimmerman, Lead
Consultant, The Office of Marriage and Family Life, 913647-0329 or [email protected].
Sunday – March 29 - 11:45AM
Greeters: Jones Family
Sacristan: B Dondlinger (Sac), J Drew
Servers: L Wortmann, M Wortmann, G Protzman
Ushers: B Long, P Glasser, J Leary, B Martinez, M George,
L Mickeletto
Lec/Com:Cook, Engel
E.M: J Drew, B Martinez, B Mason, P Miller, A Nosworthy,
G Pearson, T Radke, C Rephlo, C Spitz, B Stretz, D Sutton
SPRING FLING DANCE
April 11, 7:30PM
Cure of Ars, Leawood, KS.
The Cure' of Ars Singles will host its annual SPRING
FLING DANCE on Saturday, April 11, from 7:30pm to
11:30pm in the school cafeteria at 9401 Mission Road,
Leawood, KS. The cost of $20.00 at the door includes
meat hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine, beer, soda, and bottled
water. There is lighted parking available behind the
school. For questions, please call 913-631-6873.
Sunday – March 29 - 5:00PM
Greeters: Phillips Family
Sacristan: D & D Warlick
Servers: D King, C Letourneau, E Lyon
Ushers: A Youan, K Amundsen, C Connor, C Connor, J Connor,
L Connor, J Stuppy, K Stuppy, M Stuppy
Lec/Com: Blakeney, Noon
E.M: D & D Warlick, B & S Dickerson, C & S Ehart,
B Fredrickson, A Gengenbach, S Giess, J Holbrook, E & M King,
B & F Kwapiszeski, B Manley
34TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
May 11
Lake Quivira Country Club
Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas is
proud to host the 34th Annual Golf Classic founded by the
Ben and Betty Zarda Family on Monday, May 11, at Lake
Quivira Country Club. Golfers will enjoy lunch, a round of
golf, dinner reception and awards ceremony. Register
online at: www.catholiccharitiesgolfclassic.org.
Counters: March 30: D Healy, B Jones, A Mellard, S Sasenick,
B Wilson
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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
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
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
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
897-3298
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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