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Church of the Ascension
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STEWARDSHIP
Sunday, January 4
Catholic Charities Food Drive, Parking Lot
Before All Masses
Donuts, Parish Hall
After 8:15AM & 10:00AM Masses
Juan/Ana Coffee Sales,
After 8:15AM & 10:00AM Masses
Parish Hall
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm.
9:15AM
K4C Classes
10:00AM
Baptisms, Church
1:00PM
AA Meeting, St. John Rm.
1:00PM
Al Anon Meeting, St. John Rm.
4:00PM
S&L
6:30PM
SOR Year 1, Catechists and Aides Only
6:30PM
Face to Face, Church
7:00PM
Monday, January 5
RCIA Class, St. Matthew Rm.
Parish Council Meeting, Conference Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
6:00PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
Tuesday, January 6
Ignatian Book Club, St. John Rm.
1:30PM
Wednesday, January 7
SOR
Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm.
Family Formation, Parish Hall
Zoom, Youth Rm.
AA Meeting, St. John Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
5:30PM
5:30PM
6:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
Thursday, January 8
Bible Timeline Class, St. Mark Rm.
Shalom House Dinners
Rosary & Anointing of the Sick, Church
Bible Timeline Class, St.. Mark Rm.
MOYC Monthly Meeting, St. John Rm.
Men of Ascension, (Godfather’s Pizza)
Friday, January 9
Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm.
St. Mary’s Food Kitchen
My Gift of Treasure
$ 117,953.46
Monthly Autodebit: November
613 Families on Autodebit
$ 163,628.80
YTD: November, 2014
$2,272,722.53
3,206
WE APPRECIATE
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
Thank you for all of your continued contributions to
Church of the Ascension. All 2014 contributions must be
received in the offertory collection or parish office by
January 5. Any checks received after that date will be
recorded as 2015 contributions.
FACE TO FACE
January 4, 7:00PM
Church
6:00AM
Deliver food before 8:30AM
Sunday, January 11
K of C Breakfast Buffet, Parish Hall
Sunday Scripture, Conference Rm.
K4C Classes
AA Meeting, St. John Rm.
Al Anon Meeting, St. John Rm.
S&L
SOR Year 1
SOR Year 1 Parent Meeting, Parish Hall
Weekly Offertory:
Dec. 20-21
Registered Families
9:30AM
Delivery before 5:45PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
Saturday January 10
Bereavement Support, St. Luke Rm.
Arts & Environment Christmas Take Down,
Gathering Area
Financial Update
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Join us in our beautiful Sacred Space for an hour of family
prayer time with live praise music and worship as well as
Eucharistic Adoration and a student-led meditation. This is
an all-ages event! Come and go as needed.
9:00AM
9:30AM
WINTER RETREAT
Sign-up now!!!
January 18
8:00AM-Noon
9:15AM
10:00AM
1:00PM
4:00PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
Don't forget to sign up for the NET Winter Retreat to be
held on Sunday, January 18, if you are a freshman or
sophomore in high school! For more information on the
retreat and how to sign up go to: www.kcascension.org/
youth.
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
ROSARY & ANOINTING OF THE SICK
January 8, 6:30PM
Church
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT MEETING
January 10, 9:00AM
St. Luke Rm.
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.
If you haven't had a chance to visit the new
www.kcascension.org please take some time to browse the
updated site. A few highlights of the site include:
Responsive mobile/tablet friendly design
Audio & Video recordings from Mass & events
Social Media Links
Fresh & simple layout with easy navigation
Many personalized photos of the parish, volunteers, and
staff.
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, 681-3348.
If you have photos from events or of the parish that you
would like to share or comments/suggestion, please email
them to Ray Martin [email protected].
ST. MARY’S FOOD KITCHEN
Pans Available - January 3-4
January 9 Drop-off by 8:30AM
Parish Hall
ARTS & ENVIRONMENT
TAKE DOWN FOR CHRISTMAS
January 10, 9:30AM
Gathering Area
Ascension will be serving lunch at the food kitchen on
Friday, January 9. 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 the weekend of January 3-4. Food should
be delivered no later than 8:30am in the morning of Friday,
January 9. For questions, please contact Dee Winters at
681-6112.
Saturday, January 10, we will be taking Christmas down at
9:30am. Thank you for all your help in preparing the
church for our Christmas Season. Please call Sarah Devore
at 913-851-9406 with any questions.
ZOOM
January 7, 6:30PM
Youth Rm.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BREAKFAST BUFFET
January 11, 8:00AM-Noon
Parish Hall
All high school students are invited to join us for Zoom
(food, fellowship, & small groups) in the YR from 6:30pm
to 8:00pm. Food will be provided.
Come join friends, neighbors and other parishioners at the
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on January 11
from 8:00am until noon. We feature pancakes, of course,
omelets, and a fruit and yogurt bar. Way less expensive
than First Watch and more fun for the kids.
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January 4, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord
UPCOMING EVENTS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ITALIAN DINNER
January 18, 6:00-7:30PM
Parish Hall
DEMO MASS
January 12, 7:00PM
Church
Come join Father Tom in the church for a Demonstration
Mass. Father will walk through each portion of the Mass
and explain where the tradition comes from and why we do
it. This is not a full Mass, as there will not be a consecration
of the Eucharist, rather, it is an instructional Mass. Come
find out more about our rich tradition of the Mass!
Serving all-you-can-eat: spaghetti, featured pasta, insalata,
rigatoni, pizza and homemade desserts. A portion of the
proceeds will go to Villa St. Francis. The cost is: Adults
$7.00, Children 5-11 $4.00, Under 4 FREE.
CHECK OUT
ASCENSION’S UPDATED WEBSITE
www.kcascension.org
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
January 12, 7:30PM
Conference Rm.
To access our Liturgy Schedules. please Click on
Get Involved/Liturgy/Liturgy Volunteer Schedules
We are gearing up for the Annual Mission Trip to
Guatemala! Leaving on June 16, returning on June
22. We have labor positions and can accommodate
professional (dentists, nurses, hygienists, etc.) also. We
are staying at San Lucas Mission for the work portion, then
travel high into the mountains to visit our sister Parish and
have Mass. Please mark your calendar for January 12 at
7:30pm in the conference room for an informational, hourlong meeting to see if this is something you and your
family would be interested in. Brochures are available on
the bulletin board in the Gathering Area.
The bulletins are on our website
Under Bulletin
If you are not receiving our weekly emails, and
would like to, please email Maggie at
[email protected]
55+ FELLOWSHIP
January 14, 12:30PM
St. Matthew Rm.
Please see page 12 for additional information.
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!!!
ROSE PROCESSION
Sign up Now!
January 18, 10:00AM and 5:00PM Masses
Church
Thanks to everyone who took on some piece of all the
projects we’ve been doing over the past couple of months!
GREAT Angel Tree participation, GREAT Christ Renews
His Parish teams and Knights of Columbus painting for the
Sisters at Blessed Sacrament Convent, GREAT Posada
Party for the folks from El Centro, GREAT blood drive,
GREAT meals cooked and served at St Mary’s, Hope
Faith, Shalom House, City Union Mission, GREAT baskets
put together for families needing help, GREAT
participation in turkeys collected for Catholic Charities! To
all who responded to the call to help, many thanks for your
participation and sacrifice and commitment. Our Parish
rocks!!
January 22, will mark the 42nd anniversary of Roe vs.
Wade which made abortion legal and has since resulted in
the deaths of more than 50 million unborn children in our
country alone. Each year the Respect Life Ministry
organizes a procession during Masses on Sanctity of Life
Sunday. We are in need of a lot of young helpers to
represent each year of life chosen since Roe vs. Wade. We
especially need teens and those in their 20’s. If you or any
of your children are able to participate in one of the
Masses, please see the sign up on the parish website on the
Home Page.
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
EDUCATING NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE
January 25, 1:00PM
Ascension Catholic School Library
We want to invite all parish families of prospective kindergartners and/or first through seventh graders interested in enrolling at
Ascension Catholic School to attend our Open House on Sunday, January 25. Please join us in the library at 1:00pm for an
informational session. We will have guided tours following the meeting. We look forward to sharing our community, our
excellence in academics, and the Catholic faith we infuse into our rigorous curriculum. Please call the school office (913-8512531) to RSVP or if you have any questions. You may also email Becky Wright at [email protected].
MARDI GRAS 2015
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 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
Tuesday
6:15AM
6:45AM
8:00AM
11:30AM
12:00PM
Please let us know when your loved one is better!
Parishioners:
Pete Arnold, Margaret Augustine, Kathleen Baldwin,
Joannie Basler, Jamie Boos, Steve Carter, Hunter Cussigh,
Chelsea Dalbey, Mike Delaney, Bob and Mary Dinneen,
Rick Doran, Patricia Dors, Karen Elliott, Joe Esposito,
Leona Fladung, Jack Gessler, Scott Graham, Virginia
Hermes, Barb Hughes, Alice Isom, Amy Johannes,
Elizabeth Kuhlmann, Louise Larson, Trudy Larson, John
Laws, Helen Legleiter, John Nelson, Charles Nutt, Tom
Oxley, Luke Punswick, Kay Raab, Guadalupe Sauceda,
Martha Schofield, Leo Scott, Cindy Scott, Deidre Sechi,
George Shore, Jill Smith, Ana Sosa de Alonzo, Sheila
Strecker, Fran Struble, Fr. Tom Tank, Jack Thesing, Dave
Watson.
Relatives & Friends of Parishioners:
Ruth Adams, Delene Allensworth, Dana Argeris, Gary
Arthur, Sallie Bauer, Sandy Beer, Franki Belfonte, Karen
Boeringa, Ellie Boyle, Denise Bradfield, John Braklow,
Judy Bryant, Sherry Burge, Cameron Burroughs, Sister
Mary Concetta Cardinale, Patty Carter, Amy Cornell, John
Cronin, Chris Cross, Tamie Cross, John Cunningham,
Paula Darling, Evan Davies, Daphne, Joel Daley, Jinger
Dayton, Kim Dunn, Theresa Ebel, Dean Edson, Charlie
Futhy, Jamie Gomez, Nancy Greenwood, Sandy Griesel,
Grant Haden, Molly Harp, Willie Hayne, Andrew Heckey,
Charles Hendricks, Bill Howard, Sr., Mellissa Hull, Carol
Ingram, Carmen Juasi, Isabel Kemp, Chris Kiker, Jim and
Tom Kinerk, Shirley Kneese, Mary Kurt, Anne Latora,
Mary Ann Leach, John Lichiello, Betty Long, Carlos
Lopez, Erin McFarland, James McGinnis, Leslie Morley,
Annie Murray, Rachel Myers, Beth Nelson, Karen Newell,
Tim Niemann, Michael P., Linda Pearson, Jill Pechacek,
Hodie Potter, Carol Reilly, Jackie Rogers, Cathy Rohr,
Jason Ross, Kiers Rowley, Mary Ruelle, Patrick Ruelle,
Lucca Sachse, Jamie Scheibach, Kim Scholz, Debbie
Schwartz, Fr. Mike Scully, Caren Smith, Claude Snyder,
Kay Snyder, Jacob Sprinkle, Joyce Stallbaumer, Kim
Steinkraus, Shane Suter, James Tiehan, Greg Trunzo, Gary
Vann, Pete Walker, Joshua and Rebekah Weist, Michael
Wellinghoff, Mary Whitaker, Noah Wilson, David Wiltgen.
January 5
+Baby Boy Mereghetti
by Hanks Family
+Patricia Clark
by Cook Family
January 6
Reconciliation
+Jim Crighton by School Counselors
of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Elizabeth Ragan by Anthony Gengenbach
& Lisa Ragan & Family
Reconciliation
+Pat Ward
Wednesday January 7
Henry, Tom & Hank Martens
6:45AM
+Loren Foltz by Hodel Family
12:00PM
Thursday
6:45AM
12:00PM
7:00PM
January 8
+Gerald Timp by Baldwin Family
Mannie & Rose Diteresi by Diane Healy
Reconciliation
Friday
6:45AM
12:00PM
January 9
+Kathryn Klimes by Family
+Loren Foltz by Pollom Family
Saturday
8:30AM
January 10
+Glenn Verville, +Paul Short, +Peter Stiglich,
+Marilyn Steinbrecher, +Tom Kiernan,
+Ann Shrader, +Mary Lee Hoffman,
+Katherine Gierster
Reconciliation
+Douglas Ross
Fr. Alessandro
by Margaret Ross
3:30PM
4:30PM
Sunday
8:15AM
10:00AM
11:45AM
5:00PM
January 11
+Andy McCullagh
by Family
Ascension Parishioners
+Angelo & Linda
Micheletto by Louise and
Joe Micheletto
Brian Gier by Ascension
Parishioners
Fr. Alessandro
Fr. Tom
Fr. Alessandro
Unforeseen circumstances may require
a change in the priest schedule.
Fr. Tom
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
WEEKLY PRAYER
The Epiphany of the Lord
Little Drummer Boy
Baptisms
Did you know that the only reason we say that there were
three wise men is that they brought three gifts? The Bible
never says their number or their names. The gifts tell us
about the givers.
And these special gifts—gold,
frankincense, and myrrh—tell us much.
When one king visited or sent an ambassador to another, he
would give a gift of gold to show that he acknowledged the
kingship of the other. So the first gift of the wise men tells
us they recognized Jesus as King. The second gift is a type
of incense, which was used in Jesus time to worship God.
So this gift shows the wise men paying homage to Jesus’
divinity. The gift of myrrh is oil used to anoint the dying.
It reminds us of Jesus suffering and death on the cross.
So what gifts do we have for Jesus? Maybe we can take a
hint from the wise men. If we acknowledge Jesus as king,
maybe a better gift than gold would be to pledge our
obedience to him. Each day we can promise to live our
vocation as best we can, to love those around us, and
forgive those who hurt us.
A better way than burning incense to pay homage to Jesus’
divinity is to take time to pray throughout the day. Some
people are able to attend daily Mass, others spend time in
adoration before the Eucharist, or even a few minutes of
their lunch break to say the rosary.
As for the gift of myrrh, we can give Jesus the crosses we
bear each day. When we accept suffering in our lives,
especially that caused by our sins, we give ourselves to
Jesus as he gave himself for us on the cross.
The song “Little Drummer Boy” reminds us that the best
gift is not necessarily the most expensive. Instead, it is the
simple gift that only we can give. Let Epiphany remind us
to offer our lives to Jesus each day.
Peter James Sobba
Weston Threlkeld
From Death to New Life
Marie Wasko, Grandmother of Karen Punswick
Joan Pieper, Mother of Jim
Banns of Matrimony
Haley Hutchinson and Andrew Quick
January 5 - January 11
Monday:
1 Jn 3:22 - 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13;
Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 - 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17;
Lk 4:14-22a
Friday:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Sunday:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10
or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or
1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11
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!
FREE ROSARY REPAIR
There is a “good neighbor” who repairs rosaries for free. If
you need this service, please contact Jean in the office. If
you have extra rosaries or spare parts we can utilize them.
Prayer Partners Intention
Voicemail Number
1 -888-684-6555
Thank you!
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS
We will meet on January 14 at 12:30pm in the St. Matthew
Rm. Bring an item for potluck lunch and $3.00 which will
go toward prizes. For questions, contact Laverne O'Neill at
913-766-3011.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal
organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over.
AA AND AL-ANON GROUPS
Sundays and Wednesdays
St. John Rm.
Interested in becoming a Knight and becoming a member
of the largest men’s fraternity in the world? We have a
first Degree Initiation scheduled for Monday, January
26th at 6:30pm. Plan to arrive no later than 6:15pm to
register, pay your dues and initiation fee. For information
regarding membership contact either Greg Wuller at 913484-1026 or David Whitaker at 913-626-2676.
Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Groups meet on
Sundays. AA meets from 1:00pm-2:00pm; and Al-Anon
meets from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Both groups meet in the
St. John Rm., unless noted different on our calendar. AA
has another meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in
the same location. If you think you may have a problem
with alcohol, please join us at the AA Meeting. Al-Anon
Meetings are open to anyone who’s life has been affected
by a loved one or a friend who has a drinking
problem. Further info: Contact Jean in the office 6813348.
Knight of the Month - Congratulations to Paul Danaher
for being chosen Knight on the Month. Paul is very
active in the Pro-Life movement, and recently
coordinated the 40 days of Life project as well as
participated in various council activities.
Family of the Month - Congratulations to Pam and
Randy Tipton for being chosen Family of the Month in
recognition of all their contributions to the parish.
MINISTRY OF CARE
Divorced? Separated?
Divorce is a detour, not a dead-end. You are STILL an
important and loved part of our Church!
Divorce is so
difficult. The foundation on which you built your life has
now crumbled beneath your feet. You are searching for
peace, for truth, for hope. We have no support group
currently meeting, but are planning one in the future. Call
Jean in the office for area support groups.
Italian Dinner News - Our first Italian Dinner of 2015
will be held on January 18. Please note that we will no
longer offer carry out service at the Italian dinners due to
low demand. We will, however, continue to offer carry
out service at the Fish Fry’s.
Knights Free Throw Contest - This annual event will be
held on January 25th at 1:00pm in the school gym and is
open to all children of Ascension Parishioners that are
between the ages of 9-14. You must bring a copy of the
child’s birth certificate to verify their age. Contact Todd
Gomez at [email protected].
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! And it
gives the one you care for a break from you!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website
www.ascensionkofc.com for activities).
January 8th,Villa St. Francis Bingo - 7:30-8:30pm
Volunteer openings can be found on our website or
contact Scott Troester for more details.
January 11th, Sunday - Pancake breakfast from 8:00amnoon. Check out our expanded breakfast menu and it’s
less crowded than First Watch and a lot more fun for the
kids!!!
January 18th, Sunday - Italian Dinner in the lower level.
January 24th, Annual Snow Ball Dance to support
Catholic Charities.
January 25th, 1:00pm Annual Free Throw Contest in the
School gym.
January 4th, Sunday, Officers’ Meeting-6:30pm in the
Lower Level.
Prison Ministry
We provide to all persons incarcerated in Johnson County
jails, juvenile facility and Wyandotte County
juveniles weekly access to Mass or Communion Service, to
Catechesis or Scripture Study, to the
ministry of
presence and facilitate regular access to Sacrament of
Reconciliation. We participate in a letter writing mentoring
program. 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.
For additional information on any of the Ministry of Care
groups or activities, please contact Jean Hinman at
[email protected] or call Jean in the parish office
at 681-3348. Thank you.
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS (Continued)
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MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Holy hours needing weekly prayer partners are:
Sunday at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Tuesday 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00pm
Thursday Noon and 1:00pm
Saturday at 4:00pm
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.
We need a weekly person or two on Sundays at 10:00am
as soon as possible! 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.
January Monthly Meeting
Our next monthly meeting will be Thursday, January 8, at
7:00pm in the St. John Rm. If you’ve never been to a
meeting, please come join us!
Contact Debbie at [email protected] or 913485-8918 if you need a substitute, can take a permanent
Holy Hour, or have questions.
Spring Book Study
This spring, we will be reading Made for More by Curtis
Martin, and discussing it at the monthly meetings. Books
will be for sale for $4.00 at the January meeting.
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Office hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
681-7683
Children’s Activities
We will be heading to Skate City for Tot Skate on
Wednesday, January 17, from 9:30am-11:00am. Come
join your MOYC friends and get moving! Children up to
age 6 are welcome to participate for $5.00 which includes
admission and skate rental.
Parents and kids not
participating are encouraged to wear tennis shoes and are
welcome on the floor to help kids master their skills. There
will be a short 15-minute lesson at the beginning and a
snack of animal crackers and water will be offered.
Sunday Morning - K4C will meet at 10:00am on January
4th.
Year I - Only catechists and aides (no students) on January
4th.
Year II (S&L) will meet on January 4th at 6:30pm.
Parent meeting for Year I on Sunday January 11th in the
parish hall. All parents are to attend at 6:30pm.
First Communion Parent Meeting will be on January 21st at
5:30pm, or January 25th at 3:45pm in the Parish Hall (you
only need to attend one).
Mom’s Night Out
Come enjoy food and drinks at the Blue Moose in
Overland Park on Tuesday, January 20, anytime after
7:30pm. This is a great way to get to know everyone
better!
Moms at Mass
Come join us on 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.
There will be a meeting on Thursday, January 22, in the
parish hall at 7:00pm. Back by popular demand, *GAME
NIGHT*. This will also be our gift gathering for Mardi
Gras. *Drinks,*, *Food*, *Games* and *Fellowship*.
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The Epiphany of the Lord
January 4, 2015
LITURGY SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY NEWS
Saturday – January 10 - 4:30 PM
Greeters: B & A Fisher, B Dierks
Sacristan: N & S Huddlestun
Servers: L Hottovy, C Koettker, G Kreeger
Ushers: D Moorman, S Chubb, J Cutter, R LoBosco, S Malecki,
S Troester, G Wuller
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M:N & S Huddlestun, P Lauer, R Laws, J A Loughran, D Lyle,
C & M McGuyer, D Porch, T Redmond, B Reed, M & T Sell,
J Spangler, P Sykes, K & S Talken
ST. PHILLIPPINE DUCHESNE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ASSEMBLY #2260 WINTER FORMAL
Knights and Non-Knights are Welcome
January 17, 7:00PM
Ascension
St. Philippine Duchesne Knights of Columbus Assembly
2260 will hold a Winter Formal on Saturday, January 17,
from 7:00pm-11:00pm in the parish hall. A prime rib
dinner and drinks are included in the $25.00 per person
ticket price. DJ Phil Jay will provide dance music for the
evening. Dress will be: Gentlemen; dark suit and tie, Sir
Knights; Tuxedo and Social Baldric, Ladies; evening
dresses or gowns. Non-Knights and all Knights of any
council or assembly are invited to this event. Tickets will
not be available at the door because of the food catering.
This is a chance to socialize as we celebrate the start of a
new year. For information or to purchase tickets, please
contact Richard Witthar at 913-897-7227 or go to:
http://www:kofc2260.org.
Sunday – January 11 - 8:15AM
Greeters: M & ML Rottinghaus, J McAuliffe
Sacristan: M & T Severino
Servers: E Yost, A Bibler, A Comer
Ushers: S Korte, R Denesia, J Rottinghaus, M Goodman,
L Henderson, J Walrod, J Belik, B Sand
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: M & T Severino, G & K Flax, G & S Friedrichsen,
T Gomez, D & P Healy, B Henson, R & T Herting, J Hicks,
P Highstrom, P Hittle, J Huber, K Huppe
Sunday – January 11 - 10:00AM
Greeters: Phillips Family
Sacristan: A & R Lenertz
Servers: H Braudis, S O’Brien, T Pitzl
Ushers: C Winger, J Ekedahl, J Mayerle, T Moloney, T Roberts,
P Murphy, T Chudy
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M:A & R Lenertz, K Banker, K Belk, B Bergman, S Brownback,
M Byrd, J Calovich, JA Colt, D Cuff, A Cushenbery,
K Del Popolo, K & K Dubbert, S Fry, J & T Ekedahl, S Govea
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
February 6-8
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MARRIED COUPLES:
Couples....... want to give each other something really
special this Christmas? How about a gift filled with
Romance and Excitement? The next weekend in the
Kansas City area is February 6-8. For more details about a
weekend, please visit our website: wwme4youandme.org,
or call Tony & Barb Zimmerman, 816-741-4066 or email
[email protected].
Sunday – January 11 - 11:45AM
Greeters: S Leary
Sacristan: N Bunker, B Dondlinger
Servers:D Church, C Gervasini, J Holmes
Ushers: G Gilbertson, F Colletti, J Honn, R Howard, P Rupp
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M:N Bunker, B Stretz, D Sutton, C Taylor, R Ullmann,
D Urkevich, N Volz, T Walters, K Werkowitch, M Brown, T Cook
CATHOLIC CHARITIES JOB OPENING
Sunday – January 11 - 5:00PM
Greeters: G Ruttman, T Malnar
Sacristan: E (S) & R Cotter
Servers:A Connor, R Connor, B Connor
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: R Cotter, M Winters, C Boudreaux, Don Brazen, J Carley,
M Connor, T Cook, L Curran, C Dodson, C & S Ehart,
B Fredrickson, S Giess, J Holbrook, C Jansen
Catholic Cemeteries in Kansas City, Kansas is seeking a
friendly, energetic, detail oriented person for a full-time
receptionist position with our organization. Must be
professional and extremely organized. Ideal candidate will
have experience with MS Word, Excel and the ability to
handle multiple phone lines. Spanish speaking is a plus.
Required hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through
Friday. Interested individuals should send resume to
Sharon at [email protected]. or call 913-371-4040.
Counters: January 12: K Corsini, N Doyle, M Fragale, C Jacobs,
S Poros, C Verville(Sub)
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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
High School Youth Director
Chelsea Pratt
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 Diane Triano
839-3997
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
485-8918
PERPETUAL ADORATION Debbie Engel
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