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Church of the Ascension
P ARISH M ISSION S TATEMENT : W E J OYFULLY P ROCLAIM , C ELEBRATE ,
W ITNESS , AND S ERVE J ESUS C HRIST
The Ascension of the Lord
MAY 17, 2015
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.
(913) 681-3348 •
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.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
ROSARY
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
9510 W. 127th St. • Overland Park, KS 66213
www.kcascension.org • ascensionchurch@kcascension.org
Church of the Ascension
The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
MARRIED COUPLES - RSVP TODAY!!!
Recharge.
Marriage enrichment
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
sometimes forget to give our marriages the
attention they need to thrive. We forget to
prioritize our marriages, and we fall into
relationship
amnesia.
This
afternoon,
presented by Brad and Libby DuPont of the
Archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family
Life, will give you practical insights and skills
that will help you recharge the joy in your
most significant relationship!
Sunday, June 7, 2015, 1-4pm
Church of the Ascension
Adult Faith Classrooms, Lower Level
Nursing babies welcome. Free Childcare available.
RSVP to: Ray Martin rmartin@kcascension.org
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The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
TAKE A LOOK TUESDAY!!!
To educate, celebrate and serve in the spirit of Christ.
Come and discover what a great place Ascension Catholic School is! We
invite prospective families to learn about our faith formation, outstanding
academics, and stewardship community.
“Take a Look Tuesday”
on May 19th with tours from 9:00am-11:00am.
Ascension Catholic School is a faith-filled community that will help your child flourish
both spiritually and academically. We look forward to meeting you!
RSVP 913-851-2531 or jeckert@acseagles.org
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Church of the Ascension
The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STEWARDSHIP
My Gift of Treasure
Sunday, May 17
Baby Bottle Boomerang, Gathering Area
All Day
Donuts, Parish Hall
After 8:15AM and 10:00AM Masses
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm.
9:15AM
Baptisms, Church
1:00PM
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
1:00PM
Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm.
4:00PM
VBS Teen Training, Parish Hall
6;30PM
NFP for Engaged Couples, St. Matthew Rm.
7:00PM
Monday, May 18
Ladies Bridge, St. John Rm.
School of Faith, Church
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
12:30PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
Tuesday, May 19
Ignatian Book Club, St. John Rm.
1:30PM
Wednesday, May 20
Zoom-HS Group, Youth Rm.
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
6:00PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
Thursday, May 21
A2J-Addicted 2 Jesus, Youth Rm.
Columbian Squires Membership Mtg., Knights Rm.
Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm.
5:30PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
Friday, May 22
Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm.
6:00AM
Saturday, May 23
SALT, Adoration Chapel
A & E Set up for Pentecost, Gathering Area
Financial Update
“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God,
God abides in him, and he in God.” – 1 John 4:15
How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to defend your faith or clarify a question
about your faith, do you do it?
Or, do you remain
silent so that others don’t think you are weird? Pray
for the courage to be strong in your faith and share
your witness with others.
Weekly Offertory:
May 9-10
$ 66,842.16
Monthly Autodebit: April
649 Families on Autodebit
$ 179,853.48
Fiscal YTD: April, 2015
$4,986,783.03
Registered Families
3,193
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON ASCENSION
CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL?
Please Reply by May 18
The School Advisory Council has four positions open for
the 2015-2016 school year. Any parent of a school child or
parish member is eligible to serve on the committee. We
desire to have a parishioner that might have a valuable,
objective insight for school matters and a vested interest in
stewardship.
11:00AM
1:00PM
Sunday, May 24
Donuts, Parish Hall
After 8:15AM and 10:00AM Masses
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm.
9:15AM
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
1:00PM
Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm.
4:00PM
A & E Take down for Easter, Gathering Area
6:00PM
The School Advisory Committee is made up of nine
members, each serving staggered three-year terms. The
Pastor, Principal, and Assistant Principal also serve on the
committee. The committee serves as an advisory group to
examine school policies as they relate to students, longrange planning, financial planning, and development,
public relations and marketing, and academic and
curricular affairs. The School Advisory Committee doesn't
enact policy, participate in personnel issues or the day-today operations of the school.
MEMORIAL DAY
May 25
There will be only one Mass at 9:00am, and the parish
office will be closed. Please see Page 11 for Catholic
Cemeteries Memorial Day Masses.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in serving on
this committee, please email Becky Wright at
bwright@acseagles.org by Monday, May 18.
Candidates must commit to dedicating their time and talent
to the School Advisory Council and make every effort to
attend the regular monthly meeting, (typically the second
Tuesday of each month), and special meetings as
necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Becky
Wright at 913-851-2531 or bwright@acseagles.org.
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May 17, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
LOVE IS OUR MISSION
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
FOR ENGAGED COUPLES
May 17, 7:00PM
St. Matthew Rm.
LOVE IS OUR MISSION: The
Family Fully Alive Chapter 2 The
Mission Of Love: God works through
us. We have a mission. We are in the
world for a purpose – to receive
God’s love ourselves and to show
God’s love to others. God seeks to
heal a broken universe. He asks us to
be his witnesses and helpers in that
work.
ZOOM
May 20, 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.
For discussion with your family, small group, or personal
meditation:
Why is God’s love like a marriage?
How is God’s way of loving different from our human way
of loving?
A2J
May 21, 5:30PM
Youth Rm.
For more information or study materials, please contact
Ray Martin at the Parish Office or email:
rmartin@kcascension.org.
A2J is calling all 6th & 7th graders and your friends. Please
come join us for youth group! We meet every first and
third Thursday of the month from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the
Ascension Youth Room. Parents keep an eye out for
our A2J email updates and off campus events. We
encourage all 6th & 7th graders to come experience
our A2J culture of love, laughter, fun, food, faith and
fellowship and let's not forget our famous "Candy Toss".
Most importantly, we do this all in the presence of Jesus as
we better ourselves as good Catholic ladies and gentlemen.
Any questions about volunteering as a team leader or
donating food, please contact Heath Cole at 913-706-2254.
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY
MAJOR PROPHETS
May 17, 9:15AM
Conf. Rm.
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.
LEGION OF MARY
May 21, 7:00PM
St. Luke Rm.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
TEEN TRAINING
May 17, 6:30PM
Parish Hall
DID YOU KNOW?
CATHOLIC FACT: APOLOGETICS
Apologetics is a subset of theology that is concerned with
explaining, defending, and justifying Christian beliefs and practices.
The word apologetics is derived from the Greek word apologia,
which means “defense”. One of the great apologists of the early
Church was St. Justin Martyr (A.D. 100 – 165), who wrote
extensively in defense of the morality and practices of the early
Christians. One of his writings, First Apology, survives to the
present day.
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“And this food is called among us the
Eucharist, of which no one is allowed to
partake but the man who believes that the
things which we teach are true.”
(Justin Martyr, First Apology, Ch. 66)
Church of the Ascension
The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
ARTS & ENVIRONMENT
SET UP FOR PENTECOST AND
EASTER TAKE DOWN
Beginning May 22, 1:00PM
Gathering Area
ASCENSION COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
May 21, 6:30PM
Knights Rm.
The Columbian Squires, the official youth organization of
the Knights of Columbus, is a leadership development
program for young Catholic men, 10-18 years old. The
Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who
understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong
commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and
capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ.
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..
♦
The Ascension Columbian Squires circle was formed in
2012 and has approximately 25 members. We have been
named Columbian Squire Circle of the Year for the State of
Kansas for the last 2 years. If you are a young man, 10-18
years old, the Ascension Columbian Squires circle is
looking for your involvement. The Ascension Squires are
holding a membership meeting this Thursday, May 21,
from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Knights Rm. in the lower
level. For further information, please contact the Chief
Squire, Cole Giess at cgiess17@stasaints.net
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Set up for Pentecost will be on Saturday, May 22, at
1:00pm in the gathering area.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SALT (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY)
May 23, 11:00AM
Adoration Chapel
GUADALUPE HOME
SERVE AND COOK FOR THE HOMELESS!!!
May 27
All are invited for faith, fun and fellowship! We will start
with Adoration in the Adoration Chapel for an hour, and
then go to Coach’s rooftop at noon. For questions, please
email saltkck@gmail.com
FAMILY, CRHP Teams, neighbors, friends…Our Lady of
Guadalupe Home, operated by nuns of the Fraternity of
Missionaries of the Poor of Jesus Christ, is a safe haven for
homeless women.
Servers should arrive at Ascension at 5:00pm to pick up
desserts in St John's hallway and pick up the meal in the
Ascension kitchen (cooked by the Knights previously) so
as to arrive at the Guadalupe Home by 5:30pm to warm the
food and prep for dinner. Meal is served cafeteria style at
6:30pm.
JUAN ANA COFFEE FOR SALE
Parish Office
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. 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.
*Desserts need to be dropped off by 4:30pm (if you are not
serving dinner).
To sign up please go to our website: kcascension.org/Get
Involved/Service Opportunities/Our Lady of Guadalupe
Home.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
In conjunction with Church of the Ascension’s 25th
Anniversary, a new pictorial directory will be
published. Portraits for this new directory will be taken
this summer from July 28 – September 5 so plan now for
your family portraits and mark your calendars! More
details to come!
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The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR ASCENSION GARAGE SALE
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
25TH ANNIVERSARY
Please Respond by June 1
High School Teens - We need your help! It is that time of
the year again for the annual Ascension Garage Sale- June
8-13! We need your help signing up for specific shifts.
Please go to www.kcascension.org and click on Get
Involved/Service Opportunities/Garage Sale. Use the
"Sign-up Genius" link and be sure to select a time that is
designated for high schoolers. One third of the proceeds of
this garage sale go to support Youth Ministry at our parish,
so we need as many teens as possible to commit to helping.
More info? Contact Chelsea/Joe at findithere@gmail.com
or call 913-940-5672.
We are looking for parishioners who are interested in
providing and/or documenting the history of our parish as
we look at “A Year of Celebration – Church of the
Ascension’s 25th Anniversary”, and celebrating 25 years as
a Parish in 2016! If interested, please contact Dawnlee
Maurer by emailing dmaurer@kcascension.org by
Monday, June 1, or by calling the church office 681-3348.
SAVE THE DATE
GARAGE SALE
June 10-13
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 913-681-7683. We really need 3rd, 4th and
5th grade catechists. You will have a co-catechist so you
do not have to teach alone.
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. We will have a recycling truck here for electronics
and a recycling truck for baby strollers, car seats and beds!
Contact Jean in the office for additional information at:
jhinman@kcascension.org.
CHAPERONES NEEDED
FOR HIGH-SCHOOL YOUTH
DID YOU KNOW???
Interested in spending a week of your summer helping
those in need? The High School Youth Group at Ascension
is looking for chaperones to help with Prayer & Action - a
week-long mission to the needy in our Archdiocese. This
year, we are spending two different weeks (June 21-26
AND July 12-17) in Atchison, KS. Chaperones need to be
25 years or older and willing to drive kids, stay the week at
Maur Hill Academy, and co-lead a work site in Atchison.
Interested? Please contact Joe/Chelsea in the youth office
for information at findithere@gmail.com, or call 913-6817683. THANK YOU!!!
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.
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The Ascension of the Lord
WEEKLY PRAYER
NOTE:
Please be sure to let us know when your
loved one is better. Email Jean Hinman at:
jhinman@kcascension.org or call the
Parish Office 913-681-3348. Thank you.
Monday
6:45AM
12:00PM
May 18
Michele Nelson by Levell Family
+Dan Pope by Family
Tuesday
6:15AM
6:45AM
11:30AM
12:00PM
May 19
Reconciliation
+Martha Ann Walls by Parrish Family
Reconciliation
+Martha Horan by Family
Parishioners:
Pete Arnold, Charles Arrambide, Margaret Augustine,
Kathleen Baldwin, Joannie Basler, Janine Bensman,
Patrick Bins, Jamie Boos, Heather Cardin, Shirley
Chenoweth, 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, Burry
Hinman, Barb Hughes, Alice Isom, Louise Larson, Trudy
Larson, Helen Legleiter, Jose Martinez, Ralph Mettler, Joe
Montgomery, Deloris Moore, Mary Nail, Elanie Nelson,
Charles Nutt, Tom Oxley, Jeff Palmer, Lisa Palmer, Kay
Raab, Guadalupe Sauceda, Martha Schofield, Deidre Sechi,
George Shore, Ann Smith, Jill Smith, Ana Sosa de Alonzo,
Fr. Tom Tank, Jack Thesing, Dave Watson.
Relatives & Friends of Parishioners:
Ruth Adams, Rick Alvarez, Sandy Beer, Bill Bins, Sherry
Burge, Cameron Burroughs, Sister Mary Concetta
Cardinale, Lucille Carolo, Chris Cross, Tami Cross, Bob
Cunningham, Paula Darling, Daphne, Evan Davies, Sister
Elaine Delaney, Kim Dunn, Dean Edson, Virginia Engel,
Darlene Ewers, Jack Ferguson, Charlie Futhy, Kala Groff,
Nancy Greenwood, John Grillos, Frank Gwynn, Grant
Haden, Jean Hartnett, Willie Hayne, Andrew Heckey, Carl
Hodel, Mary Holke, Carol Ingram, Judi Izbrand, Carmen
Juasi, Jim and Tom Kinerk, Stan Klimek, Pam Kopplin,
Don Kozlowski, Mary Kurt, Anne Latora, Mary Ann
Leach, Scott Leahy, John Lichiello, Mark Lindstrom, Msgr.
Raymond Lopatesky, Jane Mahoney, Kelly Shea Manning,
Joyce Maurer, James McGinnis, Steve McGowan, Sarah
McNally, Buzz Meara, Ella Moore, Leslie Morley, Martin
Murphy, Annie Murray, Beth Nelson, Michael P., Terri
Parsons, Linda Pearson, Jill Pechacek, Frank Pish, Carol
Reilly, Ron Reynolds, Jackie Rogers, Ed Roginski, Cathy
Rohr, Jason Ross, Patrick Ruelle, Joan Russo, Dan Rynard,
Lucca Sachse, Dirk Sandvig, Bill Schaefer, Jamie
Scheibach, Robert Schmidt, Kim Scholz, Bonnie Schrick,
Elle Schwartz, Adrienne Smith, Reverie Smith, Claude
Snyder, Kay Snyder, Jacob Sprinkle, Patty Staab, Joyce
Stallbaumer, Francis Sudbeck, Jennifer Tarpin, Steve
Thomas, Greg Trunzo, Monica Vance, Marilyn Vaughn,
Michele Vigil, Doug Ward, Michael Ward, Fran Waymire,
Michael Wellinghoff, Noah Wilson, David Wiltgen, Kathy
Wright.
Wednesday May 20
+Eduviges Garza by Surles Family
6:45AM
+Michael Walker by Joan Bevacque
12:00PM
Thursday
6:45AM
12:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
May 21
+Jack Barlow by Scott & Carroll McCullagh
+Michael Walker by Women’s CRHP 22
Weekly Rosary
Reconciliation
Friday
6:45AM
8:00AM
May 22
+Jim Leary by Morning K of C Coffee Club
+Sandy Griesel
by Ascension School CGS Catechists
+Michael Costello by Palitto Family
12:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM
8:30AM
3:30PM
4:30PM
Sunday
8:15AM
9:30AM
10:00AM
11:45AM
5:00PM
May 23
Weekly Rosary
Elise Nelson by Levell Family
Reconciliation
+Gerard DeRee
Fr. Alessandro
by Hornung Family
May 24
+Paul Wirtz
by Pat & Dotty Healy
Weekly Rosary
+Nick Karhut
+Cathryn Blair
by Sapenoff Family
Ascension Parishioners
Fr. Nathan
Fr. Alessandro
Fr. Nathan
Fr. Tom
Unforeseen circumstances may require
a change in the priest schedule.
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WEEKLY PRAYER
The Ascension of the Lord
Exalted in Glory
Baptisms
All three readings talk about Jesus being taken up into
heaven or in a cloud or on high. Remember that in the Old
Testament, a cloud was a sign of God’s presence. So these
descriptions of the ascension actually tell us that Jesus is
reunited with his Father and exalted in glory with the
Father. Jesus not only has a new life that cannot be ended
by death, he also is no longer limited by time or space as he
was before he died. So what does that mean for us?
Because he is not limited, he can be with us everywhere.
So everything we do for him (being patient with a child or
elderly person, caring for the poor or the sick, forgiving
someone who hurt us) is done with Jesus. Through his
Spirit, he gives us the power and the courage to act as Jesus
and the vision of faith to see Jesus in others.
Seeing Jesus in others takes some practice. Think of it as a
learning process. One way we learn is through the lives of
the saints. They start out as ordinary people who give their
lives to Jesus. As we read or hear about them, we see how
God works through them to do great things. We learn that
they become more and more like Jesus, in how they treat
others with love and respect.
But if the saints seem too distant, we can look at someone
we love. Whether it is a parent, spouse, brother, sister or
friend, the good that they do and the love they show is
from God. So we can learn about God’s love for us by
letting ourselves be loved by another. Take time to thank
God for those who love you and ask him to open your eyes
to see Jesus in them.
The other side of the coin is seeing Jesus in ourselves. We
may have to forgive ourselves for the bad choices we have
made in the past, or the bad habits we still have. We also
have to accept that God really does love us as his children.
And we have to accept that sometimes, even when we do
our best, we still seem to fail. Remember, to the world of
Jesus’ time, he looked like a failure: He was executed as a
criminal, his few followers all went into hiding, and the
one he picked as his successor (Peter) denied even
knowing him. But the God who brings life out of death also
brings success out of failure. So trust his promise that we
have Jesus in us. Then do your best to follow Jesus and you
may lead someone else to him.
Ruby Elizabeth Teal
Cassidy Laura Geraghty
Together for Life
Alison McDaniel and Brian Krumbiegel
Banns of Matrimony
Ashlee Hernandez and Daniel Rios
Maria Chipman and Tim Stopulos
Gabriella Garozzo and Vincent Vella
Cassy Cobble and James DeJulio
From Death to New Life
John Terrence Hart , Brother of Kathy Guzzo
and Uncle of Mia Frommelt
Molly Blume Duffy, Daughter of Jerry and Rita Blume
Prayer Partners Intention
Voicemail Number
1 -888-684-6555
Thank you!
May 18 - May 24
Monday:
Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab;
Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday:
Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21;
Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab;
Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday:
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;
Jn 17:20-26
Friday:
Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;
Jn 21:15-19
Saturday:
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7;
Jn 21:20-25
Sunday:
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or
Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,
27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25;
Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
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!
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MINISTRY NEWS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
A fun night for 55+ Fellowship is scheduled for Friday,
June 26, at 8:00pm. We will be going to see "The Church
Basement Ladies" at the Chestnut Theater in downtown
Olathe. Ticket price is $19.00. Reservation and money is
due in parish office by May 25. If you will need a ride, call
Charlotte 913-839-3553.
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s Fraternal
organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over.
Knights’ website-www.ascensionkofc.com. Interested in
joining the Knights? Call Greg Wuller at 913-484-1026 or
David Whitaker at 913-626-2676.
MINISTRY OF CARE
“Whatsoever you do to the least of My
people, that you do unto Me.”
Important Reminder - The Members’ Meeting has been
moved to the third Monday of May, the 18th, due to the
Memorial Day weekend. Please mark your calendars to
attend.
Contact Jean in the office for information
on these support ministries and other
available resources.
Summer Social Dinner - June 27 - Knights and their spouses
or significant others should plan to attend the Summer Social
Dinner on June 27 immediately following the Council’s
Officer Installation which will be held following the 4:30pm
Mass on June 27. Check the website for details.
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.
Council Officers Installation for next year’s Officers will be
held on Saturday, June 27, immediately following the
4:30pm Mass.
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!!!
Knights Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September
25, at Falcon Ridge Golf Course. The cost is $140.00 per
player or $560.00 per foursome. Corporate Sponsors are
needed to help make this a successful tournament. Please
call Joe Walrod at 913-205-5655 with any suggestions. All
profits go to various charities.
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 at jhinman@kcascension.org.
“Ascending Smoke” BBQ Contest -The Ascension Knights
will be hosting a BBQ contest the weekend of October 1617 at Ascension. Details will be formalized soon, and all
the information will be on the website. This is an Open
BBQ Contest, and is open to all regardless of Church
affiliation, etc.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website
www.ascensionkofc.com for activities)
Membership meeting - May 18. Rosary at 6:30pm upstairs
(outside by Sanctity of Life statue weather permitting) and
the meeting starts at 7:00pm in the lower level.
Officers’ meeting - the next Officers meeting will be held on
Sunday, June 7, at 6:30pm in the Knights Rm.
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.
Family Fun Knights at the T-Bones game will be on Friday,
June 5. Sign up on the website.
Knights Golf Tournament will be held on September 25 at
Falcon Ridge Golf Course. Details will be announced soon.
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The Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS (Cont’d.)
COMMUNITY NEWS
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
CYP BOWLING NIGHT
May 22, 7:00PM
Ward Parkway Lanes
Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) provides expectant
moms through moms with second grade age children
spiritual enrichment and fellowship. To join, or if you have
any questions, please contact Stefanie Spencer at
stefaniemspencer@gmail.com or 913-461-9410.
Can you spare an evening for fun? Care to strike up a
conversation with friends you just haven’t met yet? Join
the Committee of Young Patrons (CYP) for a night of
bowling!
CYP is a group of 20 to 40 somethings supporting the
mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. We
strive to impact the lives of those in need through volunteer
efforts, social outings, professional development,
fundraising and friendraising.
When: Friday, May 22 Time: 7:00pm
Where: Ward Parkway Lanes – 1523 W 89th Street,
KCMO
End-of-Year Picnic
Come join us on Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30pm for a picnic
in the park! We will meet at the playground outside of the
Deanna Rose Farmstead. Bring your whole family!
MOYC will provide the sandwiches and a sign-up genius
will go out for sides and desserts.
Little Angels
Save the date! Little Angels will be Monday, June 15 thru
Friday, June 19, from 10:00am-11:00am in the lower level
of the Church. Our theme this year will be Creation.
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
MEMORIAL DAY MASSES
May 25
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Office hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will host
Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 25, at the
following locations and times:
· Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 15825 S. 169 Highway, Olathe,
Kan., 8:00am
· St. John Cemetery, Lenexa, Kan., 8:15am at Holy
Trinity Church, 89th and Pflumm Road, Lenexa.
· Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 126th and Parallel Parkway,
Kansas City, Kan., 9:00am
· Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and State Avenue, Kansas
City, Kan., 9:00am
· Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Road, Lenexa,
Kan.; flag-raising by American Legion Post 370 at
8:30am; Mass at 9:00am
· St. Joseph Cemetery, 61st Terrace and Quivira Road,
Shawnee, Kan., 9:00am
Last Call for Summer Session SOR
Anyone interested in registering your
incoming 1st, 3rd-6th grader please sign up
before it’s too late. Our program runs June
15-26. Our deadline is this Friday, May
22. Please see the “slider” on the Home
Page of our website.
Vacation Bible School T-Shirt Pick-up
VBS t-shirt pick-up will be after all the Masses on May 3031 in the parish hall. Also, Music CD’s are on sale in the
SOR office for $5.00 
For more information, call 913-371-4040;
email information@cathcemks.org;
or visit www.cathcemks.org.
Attention Anyone with a 1st or 2nd grader
It is our policy at Ascension that any child receiving First
Holy Communion in 2nd grade needs to have completed a
year of 1st grade Faith Formation prior to enrolling for 2nd
grade. Please call the School of Religion Office if you
have any questions at 913-681-7683.
50TH ORDINATION RECEPTION FOR
FR. LARRY ALBERTSON
May 31, 2:00PM-4:00PM
Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wea
Fall Registration
Sign-ups for our Fall SOR Program have
begun. This includes Traditional SOR, Family
Formation, Kids for Christ (Sunday mornings)
and 7th and 8th grade. Go to kcascension.org,
and click on the Fall Registrations image on the
Home Page.
All are invited to an open house with Father Lawrence
Albertson, ordained May 29, 1965, as he celebrates his 50th
Ordination Anniversary at Queen of the Holy Rosary-Wea
Parish Hall, 22779 Metcalf Road, Bucyrus, Kansas, on
Sunday, May 31, 2015, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. For more
information 913-533-2462 ext. 103. Father Larry was the
first Pastor at Church of the Ascension and was here from
1991 to 2003.
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LITURGY SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY NEWS (Cont’d.)
Saturday – May 23 – 4:30PM
Greeters: W Curie, T Creal
Sacristan: J Arnold, G Edwards
Servers: A Loewen, C McCormick, J Minnis
Ushers: C Verville, J Krizman, C Jacobs, R Schwind, D Sosna,
D Long
Lec/Com: Brown, Marino
E.M: J Arnold, G Edwards, P Lauer, J A Loughran, D Lyle,
C & M McGuyer, D Porch, T Redmond, B Reed, M & T Sell,
J Spangler, K & S Talken, C Thorendahl, M Tracy
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS
SUMMER CAMPS
June-July
During June and July, Saint Thomas Aquinas provides a
variety of summer camps for students entering grades K-8
to explore. Our summer camps give students the chance to
discover their potential in both sports and other
activities. Registration and further information is available
through our website, www.stasaints.net/summercamps. We
look forward to providing a positive camp experience not
only for your son or daughter but for their friends and
family as well.
Sunday – May 24 - 8:15AM
Greeters: Hall Family
Sacristan: MJ(S) & R Doran
Servers: Z Genilo, S Hall, L Hottovy
Ushers: T Ingram, A Flucke, J Flucke, S Gengler, P Healy,
R Kneib, D Levell, R Vosters
Lec/Com: Hodel, Hinman
E.M: R Doran, L Jennison, T Kershaw, C Koski,
B, J, & M Krebs, K & R Lane, M Levell, J Lipp, T Long, F Mader,
M Maurer, T O'Connor, B O'Donnell, Z Olson
5K CROSS COUNTY RUN/WALK
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND FREE FAMILY
FUN DAY TO BENEFIT
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS
GUARDIAN ANGEL FUND
August 15
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Sunday – May 24 - 10:00AM
Greeters: Klein Family
Sacristan: J A Colt, S Fry
Servers: E Yost C Micek, G Vap
Ushers: W Parsons, D Geck, E Kelly, J Kennedy, D Lisak,
J Searle, M Stolte, D Vater, J Woodruff
Lec/Com: Ewing, Baldwin
E.M: J A Colt, S Fry, J Kennedy, K & P Kramer,
K Kuckelman, A & R Lenertz, K McKeag, A Murphy,
K & P Murphy, K O'Brien, M Peterson, S Penn, J Pottier,
A Rickert, K Rock
A benefit for the Guardian Angel Fund at Saint Thomas
Aquinas High School will be on Saturday morning, August
15, 2015. The benefit includes: 5K Cross Country Run/
Walk, Pancake Breakfast & FREE Family Fun Day.
Special features include: 4th annual Middle School
Roundup, Kids' Fun Run, Stroller Strut, and The Mikey
Needleman Band! To register for the event go to:
www.stasaints.net/SaintsStampede
Sunday – May 24 - 11:45AM
Greeters: Phillips Family
Sacristan: B (S) & R Engel
Servers: M Santamarina, F Bunker, I Cardin
Ushers: T Lehr, L Estrada, N Gould, F Montalvo, T Warriner,
G Sailor, J Sailor
Lec/Com: Martinez, Gregson
E.M: R Engel, C Spitz, B Stretz, D Sutton, C Taylor,
R Ullmann, N Volz, T Walters, K Werkowitch, M & W Bokath
JOB OPENING
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR
St. Agnes Catholic School in Roeland Park, KS. is in search
of a Food Service Director for the School cafeteria. Ideal
candidate would have Experience in Child Nutrition
Program, institutional food preparations and/or kitchen
management. The position is a year round position. Director
would prepare food for early education program through 8th
grade during school year and food preparation over summer
months for summer child care program. A full job
description can be found on our website at
www.stagneskc.org by clicking on the Contact Us button
and look for Job Openings. Email resumes to:
gomez.mike@stagneskc.org.
Sunday – May 24 - 5:00PM
Greeters: Todd Family
Sacristan: J & N Solomon
Servers: K Davidson, T Ford, J Hane
Ushers: B Shea, B Gilworth, K Shea, B Shea, N Shea, C Cardin,
I Cardin
Lec/Com: Kwapiszeski, Hamm
E.M: J & N Solomon, A & H Cole, R Cotter, L Curran,
B & S Dickerson, B Dodson, C & S Ehart, B Fredrickson,
A Gengenbach, J Holbrook, C Jansen
Donuts: 8:15AM – D & C Henderson, B Lane
10:00AM – J & L Kopp, E Maloney
Counters: May 26: 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
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
Please go to kcascension.org to see a listing of staff email
addresses.
PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS
LINEN CARE
LITURGY
MARDI GRAS
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Mary Jo Doherty
685-8313
Russ Engel
469-1918
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
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
Mark Thomas
579-4434
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
Jim Baldwin
816-803-4505
LEGION OF MARY
Dick Kane
484-7402
Please go to kcascension.org to see a complete listing of all of
our ministries.
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