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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
(913) 681-3348
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9510 W. 127th St. • Overland Park, KS 66213
www.kcascension.org
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ascensionchurch@kcascension.org
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.
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-Thursday:
8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.— Noon
ROSARY
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STEWARDSHIP
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
Monday, May 25
MEMORIAL DAY - PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
Tuesday, May 26
Shalom House Dinners
Safe Home
8:15PM
By giving each of us different gifts, God made sure
that the Church would have the right combination of
time, talent and treasure that was needed to do His
work. However, if one of us does not utilize our
gifts, God’s plan goes unfulfilled. Some important
work is left undone.
Dropoff before 3:00PM
Leaving at 5:00PM
Wednesday, May 27
Guadalupe House Dinners
Zoom-HS Group, Youth Rm.
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym
Meet at 5:00PM
6:00PM
7:00PM
8:15PM
My Gift of Treasure
Thursday, May 28
Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm.
7:00PM
Friday, May 29
Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm.
6:00AM
Saturday, May 30
Hope-Faith Homeless Breakfast
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the
same Spirit; there are different forms of service but
the same Lord; there are different workings but the
same God who produces all of them in everyone.” -1 Corinthians 2:4-6
Financial Update
Deliver before 7:30AM
Sunday, May 31
Coffee Drive, Gathering Area
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm.
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.
Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm.
All Day
9:15AM
1:00PM
4:00PM
Weekly Offertory:
May 16-17
$
Monthly Autodebit: April
649 Families on Autodebit
$ 179,853.48
Fiscal YTD: April, 2015
$4,986,783.03
Registered Families
ARTS & ENVIRONMENT
EASTER TAKE DOWN
May 24, 6:00PM
Gathering Area
59,212.94
3,193
MEMORIAL DAY
May 25
There will be only one Mass at 9:00am, and the parish
office will be closed. Please see Page 13 for Catholic
Cemeteries Memorial Day Masses.
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.
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.
THANK YOU
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR NEPAL
A special thank you for your generosity last weekend in
regard to the collection for Nepal. Your contributions for
this very worthy cause totaled $14,589.36.
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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)
LOVE IS OUR MISSION
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY
MAJOR PROPHETS
May 24, 9:15AM
Conf. Rm.
From Chapter 2 The Mission Of Love:
21. With men and women created in
the image of God, history begins. In
history, God calls and forms a
people. He makes a covenant with us,
first through Israel and then through
Christ and the Church.
In this
relationship, God teaches us to love as
he loves. 26. Marriage imagery is
central in describing God’s covenant
with Israel and, later, his covenant with the Church. As
Pope Benedict XVI taught, “Marriage based on exclusive
and definitive love becomes the icon of the relationship
between God and his people and vice versa. 28. The
marriage between God and his people can be
rocky. “God’s relationship with Israel is described using
the metaphors of betrothal and marriage”...30. God
perseveres in love for his people, even when we fall, even
when we insist on trying to live without him. 31. In like
manner, Christian love involves much more than
emotion… 35. For many today, “love” is little more than a
warm feeling or physical attraction. These things have
their place. But real love – love that endures and deepens
and satisfies the human heart over a lifetime – grows from
what we give others, not what we take for ourselves…
Authentic Catholic teaching on marriage and the family
separates true love from all counterfeits.
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.
SHALOM HOUSE
May 26, Dropoff before 3:00PM
SHALOM HOUSE : We serve and bake desserts for our
homeless brothers at Shalom House on the 4th Thursday of
the month. Please sign up to help on our website:
kcascension.org/Quick Links (located on the lower righthand side of the Home Page), Current Volunteer Sign-Ups.
GUADALUPE HOME
SERVE AND COOK FOR THE HOMELESS!!!
May 27, Dessert dropoff by 4:30PM
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.
For discussion with your family, small group, or personal
meditation:
What is true love and how do we recognize it? What are
some similarities and differences between your culture’s
notion of romantic love and God’s covenant love?
*Desserts need to be dropped off by 4:30pm (if you are not
serving dinner).
Can you think of a time when God’s love helped you to
love in a more honest and better way?
Sign up to help on our website: kcascension.org/Quick
Links (located on the lower right-hand side of the Home
Page), Current Volunteer Sign-Ups
For questions or study materials, please contact Ray Martin
at: rmartin@kcascension.org or call the parish office.
DID YOU KNOW?
REMEMBER CHURCH OF THE
ASCENSION IN YOUR PLANNED GIVING
CATHOLIC FACT:
PURGATORY
Church of the Ascension invites you to leave a lasting
legacy to the parish. Planned Giving is a means to
thoughtfully transfer resources to the next generation and
helps the church gather the resources necessary for its
mission and ministry. Examples of Planned Giving
include: Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trust,
Charitable Gift Annuities and Memorial Gifts. If you have
questions or you need more information about including
Church of the Ascension in your Planned Giving, please
contact Dawnlee Maurer at dmaurer@kcascension.org or
call the church office at 913-681-3348.
Purgatory is a state of purification for those
souls who have died in the grace of God but require
cleansing from imperfections before they can enter
Heaven. Purgatory is not a lesser form of Hell but
rather a state of preparation for Heaven.
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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Cont’d.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
ZOOM
May 27, 6:00PM
Youth Rm.
ADDICTED 2 JESUS (A2J)
June 4, 5:30PM
Cosmic Jump, Olathe, KS
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.
Parents, please mark your calendars now! A2J will be offcampus on June 4 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Cosmic Jump in
Olathe. The cost is $8.00 per kid. Come join in the fun
and help us start off the summer strong by joining us with
your friends for an amazing evening jumping for Jesus
while enjoying pizza and fellowship. For any questions,
call or text, Heath Cole 913-706-2254
LEGION OF MARY
May 28, 7:00PM
St. Luke Rm.
GARAGE SALE - HEAVY PICKUP
June 7, 8:00AM-4:00PM
HOPE FAITH MINISTRIES
Breakfast for the Homeless
May 30, Please deliver food before 7:30AM
We need your gently used furniture donations for the
Ascension Garage Sale! Large item pick up will be
Sunday, June 8, from 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. We do not
accept: large entertainment centers, large armoires, pingpong tables, baby cribs, car seats, mattresses,
encyclopedias, magazines, exercise equipment, appliances,
Christmas trees, window blinds or loose floral items.
When in doubt, please call before you bring!!! No soiled,
torn, broken or unusable items.
Our date for cooking and serving breakfast at Hope Faith
Ministries is the last Saturday of the month. Please go to
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. Sign up to help on our website:
kcascension.org/Quick Links (located on the lower righthand side of the Home Page), Current Volunteer Sign-Ups
or call Ed at 913-897-0062
To schedule a pick up of furniture and large items within
the boundaries of the parish, contact Buffy Hobbs at 913544-1919 or email: hobbsfamily@kc.rr.com. There is a
$5.00 fee for this service.
COFFEE DRIVE
May 31-June 7
Gathering Area
We will be collecting coffee May 31 through June 7 in the
Gathering Space. The coffee we collect goes out to the
ministries we support through Social Concerns so those
ministries can offer their clients, guests and volunteers
cups of coffee! Please be generous and give a can!
RCIA INFO. NIGHT
Monday, June 8, 7:30PM-8:15PM
St. Luke Rm.
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming
Catholic? You are invited to come to an RCIA Information
Night. We will answer all the common questions people
have as well as any specific ones. Join us! As you enter
the main church doors, look towards your left, and you will
see a large staircase leading downstairs. Take the stairs to
the landing where you will see a door to the “Adult Faith
Classrooms”. Enter here… we will meet in the St. Luke
Rm. If you have any questions please contact: Liz
Willman, RCIA Director, at 913-681-3348 ext. 139 or
email at: lwillman@kcascension.org.
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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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
25TH ANNIVERSARY
Please Respond by June 1
CHAPERONES NEEDED
FOR HIGH-SCHOOL YOUTH
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!!!
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 913-6813348.
HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR ASCENSION GARAGE SALE
June 8-13
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Jesus Needs YOU! There are a lot of permanent Hours
and a lot of substitute Hours to be had with Jesus starting
now and continuing through the summer.
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.
Holy hours needing weekly adorers are:
Sunday at 11:00am and 1:00pm
Monday at 9:00am
Tuesday at 11:00am and 1:00pm
Thursday at noon and 10:00pm
Friday at 5:00pm
Saturday at 4:00pm and 9:00pm
If you are interested in becoming a permanent adorer for
one of these hours, or are in need of a substitute or have
questions, contact Debbie at debora.suzanne@gmail.com
or 913-485-8918. You can always be added to any other
Hour as well. In addition, please check the signup genus
link if you can possibly substitute for a regular adorer:
www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a44aba7238-adoration.
LEADERSHIP INTERNS NEEDED
June 8-12
Ascension
Ascension Catholic School is partnering with Camp
Invention this summer to provide a unique out-of-schooltime elementary enrichment experience with a science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focus for
children in our community, June 8-12 from 8:00am3:30pm. During this week-long adventure, children
entering grades one through six will design and build their
own inventions, take apart gadgets and be a part of a team,
have the opportunity to be creative and messy, and have
FUN! The Camp Invention program consists of exciting,
hands-on, inquiry-based activities. Staff-to-child ratios for
this program are 1:8, and the size of the program runs
between 35 and 110 participants. We are searching for
high school students in grades 10, 11, and 12 to lead the
student groups. Camp Invention allows the Leadership
Interns the unique opportunities to build leadership
and communication skills. This is a great chance to
earn service hours over the summer. Please contact
Becky Wright at bwright@acseagles.org if you are
interested.
DID YOU KNOW?
In a May 7 meeting with members of an Italian sports
association, Pope Francis said that athletic competition is
healthy as long as it is kept in a balanced perspective.
Pope Francis warned the athletes, however, that they
should not become absorbed in sports to the detriment of
other aspects of life. Specifically, he mentioned that some
young competitors begin to miss Mass or religious
education classes because of practice. “This is not a good
sign,” the Pontiff said. “It means that the person has lost
the balance in his life.”
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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
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
9:00AM
Tuesday
6:15AM
6:45AM
11:30AM
12:00PM
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, Susie Evans, 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, 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, Melanie Cook, Chris Cross,
Tami Cross, Bob Cunningham, Paula Darling, Daphne,
Evan Davies, Sister Elaine Delaney, Connor Dougherty,
Kim Dunn, Dean Edson, Virginia Engel, Darlene Ewers,
Charlie Futhy, Kala Groff, Nancy Greenwood, John
Grillos, Frank Gwynn, Grant Haden, Jean Hartnett, Willie
Hayne, Andrew Heckey, Carl Hodel, Mary Holke, Carol
Ingram, 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, James McGinnis, Steve McGowan,
Sarah McNally, Buzz Meara, Ella Moore, Leslie Morley,
Martin Murphy, Annie Murray, Beth Nelson, Kristee
Newman, 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.
May 25
+Virginia Rowland by Dee Winters
May 26
Reconciliation
+Carlos R. Lopez by Lisa Ragan & Kids
Reconciliation
Jerry Horan by Family
Wednesday May 27
Jean Sutherland by Stroh Family
6:45AM
+Edith McCauley by Dan & Patti Deasy
12:00PM
Thursday
6:45AM
12:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
May 28
+Damion Hunt by Anthony Gengenbach and
Lisa Ragan & Family
+Lorena Schaechtele
by Mike & Lynn Rimmer
Weekly Rosary
Reconciliation
Friday
6:45AM
12:00PM
May 29
+Gerry Kuckelman by Carol Coyle
+John Kolesar by Friend
Saturday
8:00AM
8:30AM
3:30PM
4:30PM
May 30
Weekly Rosary
+James Schofield by Family
Reconciliation
Ascension Parishioners
Sunday
8:15AM
May 31
+Aurelito Cariazzo
by Mercedes Amado
Weekly Rosary
+Patrick Rode
by Giess Family
+Frank Rosell by Family
+Eugene Thome by Family
9:30AM
10:00AM
11:45AM
5:00PM
Fr. Tom
Fr. Tom
Fr. Nathan
Fr. Tom
Fr. Nathan
Unforeseen circumstances may require
a change in the priest schedule.
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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
WEEKLY PRAYER
Pentecost Sunday
Caution: Spirit at Work
Banns of Matrimony
If Pentecost celebrates the gifts of the Spirit, it can tempt us
to separate the Spirit from the Father and Jesus. Sometimes
we think of the Father as the God of the Old Testament,
Jesus as center of New Testament, and the Spirit as God of
the present age, almost as if the Father and Jesus were
enjoying their retirement. Actually, all three persons share
one God-life. Instead of three gods debating the fate of the
universe, we have one God who is over all and in all.
The Spirit has been active in all ages. The prophets were
empowered by the Spirit to proclaim God’s word to Israel.
Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. The
Spirit led Jesus into the desert at the beginning of his
ministry. (Search the word “spirit” in the four gospels and
it appears 75 times.) Jesus was filled with the Spirit as he
preached and worked miracles. Then at Pentecost the
disciples were filled with the Spirit.
So what about Pentecost? It is really about using our gifts
and sharing the good news. The Spirit gives us the power,
courage, and energy to do this. The Spirit’s gifts are meant
to be shared. The prophets could not help proclaim God’s
message. Jesus shared all he knew with his disciples. The
disciples went out to the world to spread the news of Jesus’
death and resurrection. So we, too, are given gifts to be
shared.
The greatest gift we have been given is the news of our
salvation. This feast reminds us to share that with others.
We may do that by example, as when we worship together,
forgive others, give to the poor or help someone in need.
We can also share that news by teaching our children about
God and his love for them, teaching them to pray, or
sharing our faith with other adults. As we come to realize
how much God has done for us and how close he is to us,
we will want to share that with others. Obviously, we can’t
make everyone believe in Jesus. But how sad would it be if
someone we know was looking for the truth and we
neglected to offer it?
Ashlee Hernandez and Daniel Rios
Maria Chipman and Tim Stopulos
Gabriella Garozzo and Vincent Vella
Cassy Cobble and James DeJulio
Megan Schenk and Ray Nolla
Jill Norris and Tyler Anderson
From Death to New Life
Helen Griffin, Mother of Carey Cribbs
Michael Connor, Brother of John
Prayer Partners Intention
Voicemail Number
1 -888-684-6555
Thank you!
May 25 - May 31
Monday:
Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday:
Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13;
Mk 10:32-45
Thursday: Sir 42:15-25; Ps 33:2-9; Mk 10:46-52
Friday:
Sir 44:1, 9-13; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Mk 11:11-26
Saturday:
Sir 51:12cd-20; Ps 19:8-11; Mk 11:27-33
Sunday:
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22;
Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
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!
DID YOU KNOW?
A nursery is available in the lower
level of the church during 8:15am
and 10:00am Masses on Sundays
for walking-age children and above
free of charge.
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GARAGE SALE SCHEDULE
June 6-13
The Garage Sale is Social Concerns #1 (and only) fundraiser of the year. The
proceeds generated by the sale allow us as a parish to reach out to the community to fulfill
the corporal and spiritual works of mercy!
DONATIONS will be accepted on the following dates ONLY! Please drop off items in
the Parish Hall. (Lower Level) Please do not leave items before or after scheduled hours!
Sunday, June 7: 8:00am-4:00pm - Drop Offs
8:00am-4:00pm-Heavy Pick Up***
Monday, June 8: 8:00am-4:00pm - Drop Offs
Tuesday, June 9: 8:00am-4:00pm - LAST DAY for Drop Offs
PLEASE NOTE - WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
LARGE
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTERS,
LARGE ARMOIRES, PING-PONG TABLES,
ENCYCLOPEDIAS, MAGAZINES, EXERCISE
EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, CHRISTMAS
TREES OR LOOSE FLORAL ITEMS OR
WINDOW BLINDS. WHEN IN DOUBT CALL
BEFORE YOU BRING!!!! NO SOILED, TORN,
BROKEN OR UNUSABLE ITEMS.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, TELEVISIONS, ELECTRONICS: We will once again
offer electronics recycling at no charge during the garage sale. Look for the recycling
truck in the parking lot.
BABY CRIBS, CAR SEATS, MATTRESSES, STROLLERS: We will have a recycling
truck available for these items also (we can’t sell at Garage Sale due to recalls and
liability).
***We offer pick up of furniture and large items within the boundaries of the parish on
Sunday, June 7, only from 8:00am-4:00pm. To schedule a pick up or obtain additional
information, contact Buffy Hobbs, 913-544-1919 or e-mail at hobbsfamily@kc.rr.com.
There is a $5.00 fee for this service.
IT WOULD GREATLY HELP IF:
Clothing items are just “gently” used, not ready for the rag drawer.
Items with cords, pieces, etc., are in baggies and attached to the main item.
You make certain all electrical items are in working order.
Sheets, blankets, bedspreads, curtains, etc., are marked with appropriate size.
Sheet sets are bagged together and marked.
Items are separated by category, i.e., housewares, linens, clothes, etc. brought
on hangers if appropriate.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND. Please check the sign-up link located at:
kcascension.org then look for Quick Links. For questions, contact Maggie at
mwright@kcascension.org, or call the parish office 913-681-3348.
You must be signed up online (or call and we’ll sign you up!) to work! Thanks!
Saturday, June 6: 9:00am-10:00am Set up tables and clothes racks lower level
(Lots of men with strong backs)
Sunday, June 7: 8:00am-4:00pm - Drop Offs (Receivers and Sorters)
8:00am-4:00pm - Heavy Pick Up (NEED TRUCKS AND STRONG BACKS)
Monday, June 8: 8:00am-4:00pm - Drop Offs (Receivers and Sorters)
Tuesday, June 9: 8:00am-4:00pm - LAST DAY for Drop Offs (Receivers and Sorters)
ACTUAL SALE DATES & ADDITIONAL NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS
Wednesday, June 10: 8:00am-2:00pm - Pricing (Sorters)
3:00pm-7:00pm - PRE-SALE FOR PUBLIC
($5.00 per person) (Sorters/check out help)
Thursday, June 11: Opening Day - 8:00am-4:00pm Sale (Sorters/check out help)
Friday, June 12: 8:00am-2:00pm - Sale (Sorters/check out help)
Saturday, June 13: 8:00am-Noon - Bag Sale (Check out help);
Noon-2:00pm - Clean up (Lots of men with strong backs)!!
Contact Darleen Porch at darpor@everestkc.net or 913-897-0740,
or Judy Arnold at carnold10@kc.rr.com with questions or for more information.
Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 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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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
ATTENTION - ALL BOYS AGES 10-16
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May 24, 2015
Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 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.
Knights’ website-www.ascensionkofc.com. Interested in
joining the Knights? Call Greg Wuller at 913-484-1026 or
David Whitaker at 913-626-2676.
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.
Congratulations to Knights Scholarship Winners: Zachary
Genilo, Katie Rottinghaus, Mary Margaret Dors, Elizabeth
Rose Kramer, Madeline Joerger, Brian Jacobson, Anthony
George, Katherine Rock, Madeline McCormick, Jill
Petersen, Kristin Finical, Cameron Tomka, Damian Malnar,
Dominic Malnar, Matthew Phillips, Scott Davis, and Garrett
Pieper.
MINISTRY OF CARE
“Whatsoever you do to the least of My
people, that you do unto Me.”
Knight of the Month - Ed Maschler was chosen as Knight of
the Month for all of his efforts in redesigning the Knights’
website.
Contact Jean in the office at:
jhinman@kcascension.org for questions
or more information on these support
ministries and other available resources.
Family of the Month - Jean and Burry Hinman are being
recognized as the Family of the Month. To list all they do for
Ascension would take this entire page. Suffice it to say they
do a lot, and are really appreciated for their efforts. Thanks.
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.
Knights Family Fun Night at the T-Bones will be held on
Friday, June 5. All Knights and their families are invited to
attend. The cost is $9.00 each for the T-Bones tickets, and
the Knights will pay for the pre-game tailgate party. We
have invited the Columbian Squires and their parents to
attend as well. If you have not had a chance to enjoy the fun,
family atmosphere of the T-Bones game, this is an excellent
time to do it. Please sign up on our website. Coordinator
for this project is Jon Christiansen email at:
jon.f.christiansen@gmail.com for questions.
Respite Care
Are you caring for a loved one at home? We have
parishioners who want to help, and who are trained in
Respite Care and would love to give you a break! This
also gives the one you care for a break from you!!!
Prison Ministry
We provide to all persons incarcerated in Johnson County
jails and juvenile facilities. This includes: Mass or
Communion Service, Catechesis or Scripture Study, and
facilitate regular access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
We participate in a letter writing mentoring program and
Mentor for Success through the state prisons. Kids can
participate (and adults) by making cards with pictures
drawn, Bible verses, messages of hope, etc. using card
stock, construction paper, magic markers or colored pencils
(no crayons please), and first names only. Visit our website
at www.sdpo.org. This is an Ascension Ministry in
conjunction with other parishes. All are welcome and
needed!
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
Officers’ Installation which will be held following the
4:30pm Mass on June 27. Check the website for details.
Council Officers’ Installation for next year’s officers will be
held on Saturday, June 27, immediately following the
4:30pm Mass.
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.
We Recycle Eyeglasses and Sunglasses
Save your old eyeglasses and sunglasses to be recycled
throughout the world! The donation bin is located behind
the bulletin boards in the Gathering Area.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website
www.ascensionkofc.com for activities).
Family Fun Knight at the T-Bones game will be on Friday,
June 5. Sign up on the website.
Officers’ meeting - The next officers’ meeting will be held
on Sunday, June 7, at 6:30pm in the Knights Rm.
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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS (Cont’d.)
COMMUNITY NEWS
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
MEMORIAL DAY MASSES
May 25
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
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.
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.
For more information, call 913-371-4040;
email information@cathcemks.org;
or visit www.cathcemks.org.
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.
50TH ORDINATION RECEPTION FOR
FR. LARRY ALBERTSON
May 31, 2:00PM-4:00PM
Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wea, KS.
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Office hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
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.
Vacation Bible School begins on June 1 at 9:00am or at
1:00pm. Please enter through the school doors and then
proceed to the gym. If you did not pick up your T-Shirt
yet, please come early to pick them up. Registration will
begin at 8:30am.
Summer SOR Catechist/Aide In-Service is June 7 at
6:30pm in the St. Matthew Rm. (near adoration chapel).
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS
SUMMER CAMPS
June-July
Summer SOR will begin Monday, June 15, at 9:00am.
Class assignments will be on the SOR office door the
weekend before.
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.
Registration for Fall School of Religion can be found on
one of the sliders on the Home Page of our website,
kcascension.org.
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Church of the Ascension
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2015
LITURGY SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY NEWS (Cont’d.)
Saturday – May 30 - 4:30PM
Greeters: R & G Merlotti
Sacristan: M P & S Fruin
Servers: M Newkirk, L Nicholson, S O’Dell
Ushers: C Verville, J Krizman, C Jacobs, R Schwind, D Sosna,
D Long
Lec/Com: Redmond, Billinger
E.M:M P & S Fruin, A & R Washburn, G Whyte, D Wille,
R Commodore, B Dierks, K Farnan, C Geiger, G Grimaldi, C Rager,
K Hane, W S Happer, K Koettker, P Lauer, R Laws
ENCOUNTER CHRIST IN THE PASTURE
June 5, Registration Opens at 5:30PM
St. Mary’s KS.
How do I find that kind of Joy? Fr. Bruce Ansems, The
Mikey Needleman Band, and speaker Fr. Andrew Strobl,
Director of the Office of Evangelization will share Christ’s
joy with us throughout the evening. We’ll also have dinner,
games, giveaways, and most importantly, Eucharistic
Adoration under the stars! Although the message is
targeted for Junior High and High-school aged students,
the event is appropriate and will be faith-filled for all!
Sunday – May 31 - 8:15AM
Greeters: Menghini Family
Sacristan: L Endsley, K Jennison
Servers: B Joerger, G Joerger, R Lipp
Ushers: T Ingram, A Flucke, J Flucke, S Gengler, P Healy,
R Kneib, D Levell, R Vosters
Lec/Com: O’Connell, Logan
E.M:L Endsley, K Jennison, J & S McAuliffe, C Oxley,
C Reynolds, ML Rottinghaus, K Schemmel, M Scholz, J Seberger,
M & T Severino, D Sumple, M Tira, J Wagner, J Walrod,
B Wellinghoff
Pre-register by emailing ruralyouth@archkck.org before
the day of the event, and save $5.00. The cost is $5.00
prior to June 5, $10.00 on June 5.
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket if you wish, and an open
heart. Find more information: www.archkck.org/ruraloutreach or email ruralyouth@archkck.org. For questions
contact Angie at 785-221-2644 or ruralyouth@archkck.org.
Sunday – May 31 - 10:00AM
Greeters: Franke Family
Sacristan: J Hogan, B Hornung (Sac)
Servers: W Brabston, J Colt, C DeFlorio
Ushers: W Parsons, D Geck, E Kelly, J Kennedy, D Lisak,
J Searle, M Stolte, D Vater, J Woodruff
Lec/Com: Chudy, Fischbach
E.M: J Hogan, C & R Shaw, C Sroor, A Steenson, L Stevens,
M Stoll, C & R Stump, K & P Surles, J & V Totta,
B & J Weatherford, K Weyforth, M Arrambide, J Baldwin
PITCHING FOR PRIESTS
June 15, 6:30PM; Tailgating begins at 3:00PM
T-Bones Stadium, Legends, Kansas City, KS,
The Catholic Radio Network invites you to the 2nd Annual
Pitching for Priests between priests of the Archdiocese of
Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St.
Joseph, June 15 at T-Bones Stadium at the Legends. Game
time is 6:30pm, tailgating starts at 3:00pm. Proceeds will
benefit the vocation office of each diocese. Tickets are
$10.00. Parishes can purchase bulk tickets by calling 816630-1090 or go to: www.theCatholicRadioNetwork.com.
Sunday – May 31 - 11:45AM
Greeters: Peltzer Family
Sacristan: F Esposito, K Hayne
Servers: D Church, D Engel, J Holmes
Ushers: T Lehr, L Estrada, N Gould, F Montalvo, T Warriner,
G Sailor, J Sailor
Lec/Com: Brower, Connor
E.M: F Esposito, K Hayne, M Anthone, M Brown,
K Fitzgerald, S Hanson, E Hollenback, T Johnson, L Kenney,
S Leary, T Leese
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 31 - 5:00PM
Greeters:B & A Fischer
Sacristan: B Fredrickson, M Riggs (Sac)
Servers:B Hobbs, D King, C Letourneau
Ushers: B Shea, B Gilworth, K Shea, B Shea, N Shea, C Cardin,
I Cardin
Lec/Com: Smeltzer, Scheier
E.M:B Fredrickson, B & F Kwapiszeski, W Leon-Ryan,
B Manley, S Mowery, M Noack, D Rodriguez, S, A, & S Smeltzer,
B Soukup, K Uebelhart, A Weaver, G Wilferth
A benefit for the Guardian Angel Fund at Saint Thomas
Aquinas High School will be on Saturday morning, August
15. The benefit includes: 5K Cross Country Run/
Walk, Pancake Breakfast & FREE Family Fun Day.
Special features include: Fourth 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.
Counters: June 1: N/S Huddlestun, A Kernan, J & J Monty,
J Riscoe, A Suchma, L Huston(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
CUB SCOUTING
Paul Surles
488-7588
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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