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of the C hurchSCENSION A Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekday Masses Monday-Friday: 6:45 a.m., 12:00 noon Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Reconciliation Tuesday: 6:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m. Anointing of the Sick 1st Thursday of the Month: 6:30 p.m. Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rosary Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. 9510 W. 127th St. • Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 681-3348 • www.kcascension.org [email protected] Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 ASCENSION THIS WEEK STEWARDSHIP CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, March 22 Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm. Donuts, Parish Hall AA Mtg., St. John Rm. Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm. “I will be their God and they shall be my people.” – Jeremiah 31:33 9:15AM After 8:15AM & 10:00AM Masses 1:00PM 4:00PM Monday, March 23 Ladies Bridge, St. John Rm. Finance Council Mtg., Conf. Rm. RCIA, St. Matthew Rm. Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we recognize that everything we have and everything we are belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. It means we are willing to use our gifts and our lives to care for our neighbors and the world, just as God cares for us. 12:30PM 5:45PM 6:00PM 8:15PM Tuesday, March 24 Safe Home Leaving at 1:30PM Shalom House Dinners Drop Off before 5:45PM Infertility and Miscarriage Support, Conf. Rm. 7:00PM Wednesday, March 25 SOR Zoom, Youth Rm. AA Mtg., St. John Rm. Legion of Mary, St. Martha Rm. Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym 5:30PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:15PM Thursday, March 26 Bible Timeline Class, St. Mark Rm. Bible Timeline Class, St. Mark Rm. Communal Penance Service, Church 9:30AM 7:00PM 7:00PM Friday, March 27 Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm. K of C Fish Fry Buffet, Parish Hall Seven Last Words, Church My Gift of Treasure Financial Update $ 43,785.07 Monthly Autodebit: February 628 Families on Autodebit $ 180,149.50 YTD: February, 2015 $4,022,932.66 Registered Families 3,179 ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN SCREENING March 24 School 6:00AM 5:00PM-7:30PM 7:00PM Saturday, March 28 CRHP Women’s Weekend Hope-Faith Homeless Breakfast Deliver before 7:30AM A & E Set Up for Palm Sunday, Gathering Area 9:30AM Sunday, March 29 CRHP Women’s Weekend Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm. K4C Classes AA Mtg., Conf. Rm. Al Anon Mtg., Conf. Rm. S&L SOR Year 1 Weekly Offertory: Mar. 14 - Mar. 15 Join the Ascension Catholic School family and experience the distinction of excellent academics infused with Catholic faith, by attending our Kindergarten Screening on March 24. 9:15AM 10:00AM 1:00PM 4:00PM 6:30PM 6:30PM One of the most important decisions a parent faces is their child(ren)’s education. At ACS, we provide academics that rival the best local public schools, and we offer a significant "plus" of religious, moral, and spiritual development instilled in everything we do, every day. We create a special bond among the students, parents, school, and the church, so that we all share our strong sense of community. EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS March 23 Deadline Call the ACS office at 913-851-2531 for more information. Individual meetings and tours are also available. Envelopes are available in the gathering area. Honor your beloved deceased this Easter. Donation $20.00. Return the envelopes to the parish office or the parish mailbox on or before March 23. Please print clearly, to ensure the names are spelled accurately in the bulletin. Thank you. 2 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY March 27, 5:00PM-7:30PM Parish Hall Please see page 10 for additional information. THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST March 27, 7:00PM Church Pope Francis will be making a visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in September. As a parish we wish to prepare for this meeting by praying for this event and studying the preparatory catechesis for "Love Is Our Mission, The Family Fully Alive.” Please see page 4 for additional information. HOPE FAITH HOMELESS BREAKFAST March 28, 7:30AM We need volunteers to help lead small group studies. Our goal is to have small groups meet shortly after Easter every two weeks through early August. Our date for cooking and serving breakfast at Hope Faith Ministries is the last Saturday of the month. Please go to the Ascension website and sign up to serve (great family activity), or you can cook a few casseroles or bring some of the other items we use. For more information or to sign up: (kcascension.org/Service Opportunities/Get Involved/ Feed The Hungry/Hope Faith Ministries) or call Ed 8970062. If interested in leading a small group or using this book study for a current small group or ministry that you lead, please contact Ray Martin in the parish office or via email: [email protected]. INFERTILITY AND MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT GROUP March 24, 7:00PM Conf. Rm. ARTS & ENVIRONMENT PALM SUNDAY, HOLY THURSDAY, EASTER SET-UP AND TAKE-DOWN Starting March 28, 9:30AM Gathering Area Are you living with infertility? Or, are you living with the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or early infant death? It may be hard to believe but you are not alone and there are others that are going through similar situations or have in the past. That is why we will be facilitating a four-week support group for both women and men. Following the faith-based bereavement "In Loving Remembrance" we will learn about each others' journeys and in turn, how to move forward. There will be four weekly meetings on Tuesday, beginning March 17. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please call Jean Hinman in the office 681-3348, Lisa Kopp 438-2904 or Jamie Mullane 952-8217. Arts and Environment is entrusted with ensuring that our church has a liturgically correct, reverent, and prayerful environment throughout the year. You can sign up on our website kcascension.org under Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign-ups or just show up.. Please mark your calendars for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter decorating: ♦ ♦ ♦ ZOOM March 25, 6:00PM Youth Rm. ♦ ♦ All high school students are invited to join us for Zoom (food, fellowship, & small groups) in the Youth Rm. Dinner starts at 6:00pm, event runs until 8:00pm. Saturday, March 28, 9:30am is set up for Palm Sunday. Wednesday, April 1, is set up for Holy Thursday and unpacking the Easter flowers at 1:00pm. Thursday, April 2, is set up for Good Friday, it will take place after the 7:00pm Liturgy. Easter set up will be on Friday, April 3, from 9:00pm11:00pm and Saturday, April 4, starting at 9:30am. Easter take down will be on Sunday, May 24, after the 5:00pm Mass. Thank you for all your help in preparing the church for our Easter season. We look forward to seeing you there. Please call Sarah Devore at 913-851-9406 with any questions or to sign up for service hours. COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE March 26, 7:00PM Church 3 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued) RECONCILIATION TIMES AND HOLY WEEK SERVICES SUNDAY, March 22 - 7:30PM CURE OF ARS GOOD SHEPHERD ST. PAUL (Also Spanish) SUNDAY, March 29 QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY - WEA 3:00PM ST. ANN 3:00PM NATIVITY 7:30PM MONDAY, March 23 - 7:00PM ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL HOLY CROSS (Also Spanish) HOLY SPIRIT HOLY TRINITY HOLY WEEK SERVICES HOLY THURSDAY, April 2 MORNING PRAYER - 6:45AM MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER - 7:00PM TUESDAY, March 24 - 7:00PM PRINCE OF PEACE ST. AGNES (Also Spanish) ST. JOSEPH QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY (Overland Park, KS.) GOOD FRIDAY, April 3 MORNING PRAYER - 6:45AM STATIONS OF THE CROSS - 11:30AM TRE ORE-Noon - 2:50PM GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - 3:00PM & 7:00PM THURSDAY, March 26 - 7:00PM ST. PIUS X SACRED HEART CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION DIVINE MERCY THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST With Father Tom, Father Nathan, Ascension Youth and Adult Choirs March 27, 7:00PM Church The Seven Last Words of Christ are the seven times that Jesus spoke from the cross. These seven messages are the centerpiece of a service of Scripture, Reflection and Song. Come to the church and be nourished as you continue your Lenten journey toward a selfless and Christ-centered life . . . Come to the foot of the Cross and leave with a deeper understanding of Jesus’ redemptive sacrifice . . . Come . . . 4 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY MAJOR PROPHETS March 29, 9:15AM Conf. Rm. 55+ FELLOWSHIP RSVP by March 31 April 14, 10:15AM, Leaving from Ascension Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium The study is from 9:15am-10:45am in the conference room off the gathering area. Want to join or need a book or for more information call Paul O’Connell at 913-888-2130. Please see page 10 for additional information. A2J April 2, 5:30PM Youth Rm. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING March 30, 6:30PM St. Luke Rm. A2J will be having youth group April 2 from 5:30pm6:30pm in the Youth Rm. In proclaiming the celebration of holy week, with washing of the feet ceremony. We will be done at 6:30pm so you can attend Mass as a family. Learn to do CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation) and use the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and potentially save a life from a heart attack (sudden cardiac event). There is nothing better than knowing what to do in an emergency (besides praying and calling 911!) Contact Jean in the office if interested at 681-3348. All are invited to sign up including: Ushers, Greeters, EMHC’s, anyone, really! You can sign up on our website kcascension.org under Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign-ups. There is a limit of 15 people. MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER April 2, 7:00PM Church SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you love your faith? Would you be willing to share it with our young parishioners this June? You are personally invited to consider being a catechist for our Summer SOR Program which is from 9:00am to 12:30pm June 15-26. Please call the SOR office to volunteer or for more information at 681 -7683. 1st, 3rd-6th grade spots are available. 5 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS (Continued) TRE ORE GOOD FRIDAY April 3, Noon-3:00PM Church Please join us for Tre Ore on Good Friday. Tre Ore or “Three Hours” refers to the three hours that Christ hung on the Cross on that first Good Friday. We will begin with Stations of the Cross at 11:30am, and Tre Ore will be from Noon to 3:00pm, preceding our 3:00pm Good Friday Service. COME WHEN YOU CAN, LEAVE WHEN YOU MUST. Ascension’s Tre Ore service is a form of Devotion to Christ in honor of His three hours of Agony for us. It includes the Way of the Cross at 11:30am, Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Christ, along with appropriate hymns, music and periods for silent prayer. Feel free to bring your bibles, and any other devotional items that you may like to enhance your prayer time. Let us gather at the foot of the cross and allow Christ’s seven last statements from the Cross speak directly to our hearts. EMHC’S NEEDED FOR HOSPITALS, HOMBOUND AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS EASTER EGG HUNT April 4, 10:00AM Parish Grounds We are looking for parishioners to serve parishioners! We have St Luke’s Hospital, the homebound and several assisted living facilities within our parish and we need some loving souls (YOU!) to bring Jesus to. Most EMHC’s serve in one of the three areas one day a month. We do a Communion Service at least once a week in the assisted living facilities, visit individuals at least two times a week and bring daily Communion to the hospital. The requirements for being an EMHC are that you love to share Communion, love people and have been through (or will go through the next time it’s offered) training to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Ascension. Please prayerfully consider helping in this ministry once a month or more often if you like. Contact Jean in the office with interest or questions, [email protected] or 681-3348. All parishioners and ages welcome! Please see page 11 for additional information. EASTER VIGIL: April 4, 8:00PM EASTER MASS TIMES: April 5 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12:00PM Noon 6 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent MAGNIFIKID 7 March 22, 2015 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 WEEKLY PRAYER NOTE: Please be sure to let us know when your loved one is better. Email Jean Hinman at: [email protected] or call Jean at the Parish Office 681-3348. Thank you. Monday 6:45AM 12:00PM March 23 +Gerard DeKee by the Hornung Family +Bob Healy by Rose Diteresi Tuesday 6:15AM 6:45AM 8:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM March 24 Reconciliation +Keith Kwapiszeski by the Hinman Family +Mac McFarland by Vi McFarland Reconciliation +John Erk by the Fischbach Family Wednesday 6:45AM 12:00PM 6:00PM March 25 +Blaine Billinger by Family +Suzi Masterson by the Kwapiszeski Family Reconciliation Thursday 6:45AM 12:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM March 26 +Don O’Malley by Wayne & Jeanne Parsons +Zona & Stuto Families by Rose & Millie Weekly Rosary Communal Penance Service Friday 6:45AM 12:00PM March 27 +Scott Charpentier by the Baldwin Family +Frank Rosell by Family Saturday 8:30AM 3:30PM 4:30PM March 28 +Don O’Malley by Tricia Baldwin Reconciliation +John & Mary Godar Fr. Nathan by Jane Godar Kreiter Sunday 8:15AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 11:45AM 5:00PM March 29 +Margaret Mary Schwind by the Scott Johnson Family Weekly Rosary +Ila G. Kennedy by Gladys Boeckner Ascension Parishioners +Patrick Rode by Hobbs Family Please let us know when your loved one is better! Parishioners: Pete Arnold, Charles Arrambide, Margaret Augustine, Kathleen Baldwin, Joannie Basler, Jim Bob, Jamie Boos, Tim Cowden, Hunter Cussigh, Chelsea Dalbey, Mike Delaney, Bob and Mary Dinneen, Janet Dodd, Rick Doran, Patricia Dors, Karen Elliott, Joe Esposito, Leona Fladung, Jack Gessler, Robert Gilworth, Scott Graham, Mary Pat Harpenau, Virginia Hermes, Barb Hughes, Alice Isom, Amy Johannes, Louise Larson, Trudy Larson, Helen Legleiter, Rose Maher, Joe Montgomery, Charles Nutt, Tom Oxley, Kay Raab, Phillip Rauen, Marc Rottinghaus, Guadalupe Sauceda, Martha Schofield, Deidre Sechi, George Shore, Jill Smith, Ana Sosa de Alonzo, Fran Struble, Fr. Tom Tank, Jack Thesing, Dave Watson. Relatives & Friends of Parishioners: Ruth Adams, Joyce Balmaumer, Sandy Beer, Bill Bins, Karen Boeringa, Krissy Brogan, Sherry Burge, Cameron Burroughs, Sister Mary Concetta Cardinale, Amy Cornell, Chris Cross, Tami Cross, Paula Darling, Daphne, Evan Davies, Kim Dunn, Dean Edson, Virginia Engel, Jack Ferguson, Ronald Fortino, Charlie Futhy, Nancy Greenwood, John Grillos, Grant Haden, Jean Hartnett, Willie Hayne, Andrew Heckey, Carl Hodel, Carol Ingram, Carmen Juasi, Jim and Tom Kinerk, Stan Klimek, Don Kozlowski, Mary Kurt, Millie Lally, Anne Latora, Mary Ann Leach, Scott Leahy, Mark Lindstrom, James McGinnis, Steve McGowan, Leslie Morley, Annie Murray, Beth Nelson, Elaine O’Connor, Michael P., Linda Pearson, Jill Pechacek, Carol Reilly, Ron Reynolds, Jackie Rogers, Jason Ross, Patrick Ruelle, Joan Russo, Lucca Sachse, Bill Schaefer, Jamie Scheibach, Robert Schmidt, Kim Scholz, Bonnie Schrick, Elle Schwartz, Caren Smith, Reverie Smith, Claude Snyder, Kay Snyder, Jacob Sprinkle, Francis Sudbeck, Jennifer Tarpin, Greg Trunzo, Monica Vance, Marilyn Vaughn, Doug Ward, Michael Ward, Fran Waymire, Michael Wellinghoff, Tina White, Noah Wilson, David Wiltgen, Kathy Wright. Fr. Nathan Fr. Alessandro Fr. Tom Fr. Tom Unforeseen circumstances may require a change in the priest schedule. 8 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 WEEKLY PRAYER Fifth Sunday of Lent Father, Forgive Them New Parishioners Dr. and Mrs. Jim Allen Mr. & Mrs., Robert Gnoinski and Family Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Hellebusch Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kearney and Family Dr. & Mrs. Craig Koshlap and Family Mr. Michael Walsh Ms. Christa Wisniewski Mr. & Mrs. Joe Barker and Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bregant and Family Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Stapleton and Family The promise made by the Lord in the first reading is very bold. He says that all people shall know him, without having to be taught by others. He doesn’t restrict the promise to only the holiest people: He says that the way people will know Him is through forgiveness of their sins. Remember, he is speaking to the Israelites, who had so many laws and commandments, they needed scribes and Pharisees to keep track of them. When they broke a commandment or law, they were isolated from the community. So the promise that God would place his law in their hearts meant they would be free to do God’s will because they want to, not because they were feared punishment or rejection. Jesus says something similar in today’s gospel. He tells the disciples that his crucifixion would draw everyone to him. Now, Jesus’ death showed that he took on the punishment for sins in place of us, who deserve it. In Luke’s gospel he even prays for those who crucified him, asking God’s forgiveness. (Lk 23:34) By dying on the cross, Jesus shows how much God loves us. By rising from the dead, he shows that we can rise from sin to a new life of faith and love. Getting back to the first reading, we experience that promise when we bring our sins to God. When we forgive people who have hurt us, we also help them to experience that love. After all, if I can forgive someone, surely God will forgive them. We also help others to know God when we share or experience of being forgiven. Still not sure if God has forgiven you? The sacrament of Reconciliation gives us the assurance of God’s forgiveness, as well as the experience. Along with the other sacraments, it helps us keep God’s love in our hearts. Banns of Matrimony Courtney Rager and Gabriel Grimaldi March 23 - March 29 Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 - 15:47 [15:1-39] If you have a relative or friend serving in the Armed Forces whom you would like for us to pray for, please add him/ her to the list located in the gathering area. God Bless our soldiers! ASKING FOR YOUR PRAYERS Prayer Partners Intention Voicemail Number 1 -888-684-6555 Thank you! Please keep our students in prayer this Sunday who are making the Lenten Retreat "Spring (Un)Broken.” 9 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 MINISTRY NEWS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over. Join your 55+ friends on a trip to Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium on April 14. An amazing underworld ocean tunnel with thousands of sea creatures. There are places to sit for a rest. We will lunch on our own at Fritz's, a hamburger and shake place where your lunch is delivered to you by a toy train. Cost is $27.00, due in the office by March 31. Bus will leave the church at 10:15am. Family of the Month - Last week’s submission for Family of the Month inadvertently left out Todd’s wife and daughters. Todd and Shannon Gomez have been chosen as the Family of the Month. Todd coordinates all the youth activities for the Knights including: The Free Throw Contest, Soccer competition, and the poster contests. The family assists in feeding the homeless at Hope Faith Ministries on Christmas Day, and also works with the Knights Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Additionally, Shannon is on the Faith In Action Committee, and is a member of the School Advisory Board, as well as RCIA. MINISTRY OF CARE Whatsoever you do to the least of My people, that you do unto Me.” Contact Jean in the office 681-3348 for information on these support ministries and other available resources. Knights Scholarship Program is open. All information is on the website. The deadline for submission is April 1. Quick link!!! There is a new link on the website so you can quickly view and sign up to help with whatever needs are currently being filled by Ascension. Go to kcascension.org and scroll to below the opening pictures to “Quick Links” and see how you and/or your family can be of service. Anytime your kids help with: cooking meals or desserts, shop for ingredients, or serve the homeless and hungry can be counted as volunteer hours!!! Contact Jean in the office with any questions. Volunteers are still needed for our Fish Fry. Please go to the Knights website. Family members of Knights, especially those needing service hours are welcomed. However, no one under 18 is allowed to work in the kitchen or on the serving line. The “Best Fish Fry’s” will continue through Friday, March 27. The Fish Fry’s, as with all of our culinary functions are open to the public. The events begin at 5:00pm and will run till 7:30pm. The cost is $9.50 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5-11, and free to 4 and under. The menu includes: baked tilapia, deep fried cod, catfish, pizza, french fries, oven-baked red potatoes, green beans, mac ‘n cheese, drinks and dessert. Carry out service is available. We accept cash, checks, credit and debit cards for payment. The Good Samaritan Fund at Ascension is for the benefit of families or individuals in our parish who find themselves in need. As a Stewardship Parish, the Good Samaritan Fund is supported through tithing, along with gifts from individuals, parish groups and Mardi Gras funds. We encourage anyone who needs help to contact Fr. Tom. Desserts for Upcoming Fish Fry’s - Ladies and gentlemen, the 2015 remaining Fish Fries will be held on March 27. If you would like to donate desserts and/or volunteer for a shift, please contact Johnette Martin at: [email protected]. DUE TO SAFETY AND INSURANCE REASONS NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS PERMITTED IN THE KITCHEN OR DESSERT PREPARATION AREA. Juan Ana Coffee - Supports International Missions For sale in the parish office anytime! Juan Ana Coffee is part of San Lucas Mission in Guatemala. It is “direct trade” coffee, which ensures that producers (workers) earn a fair price for their product, are included in the decision making process, and are treated with respect and dignity. By supporting Juan Ana Coffee, or any other fair trade products, we are keeping with the pillars of Catholic Social Teaching. Pope Paul VI said, “Let each one examine his conscience…is he prepared to support, out of his own pocket, works and undertakings in favor of the most destitute? Is he ready to pay a higher price for imported goods so that the producer may be more justly rewarded?” So, tomorrow or this morning, when you are brewing your coffee, take a minute to think about the people you have impacted by buying fair trade or direct trade coffee. UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website www.ascensionkofc.com for activities). March 23 - Membership meeting in the lower level. The meeting starts at 7:00pm, and is preceded by a Rosary upstairs at 6:30pm for those who would like to participate. 10 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 MINISTRY NEWS (Continued) \ PERPETUAL ADORATION Holy hours needing weekly prayer partners are: Sunday at 11:00am and 1:00pm Monday 7:00am, 9:00am and 5:00pm Thursday at noon and 9:00pm Friday at 3:00pm Saturday at 4:00pm MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN Also, if you can sub for others that are away, please go to the list at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a44aba7238adoration and sign up for an hour. Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) provides expectant moms through moms with SECOND GRADE age children spiritual enrichment and fellowship. To join, contact Stefanie Spencer [email protected] or phone 913-461-9410. Contact Debbie at [email protected] or 913485-8918 if you need a substitute, can take a permanent Holy Hour, or have questions. Mom’s Night Out Join us on Thursday, March 26, from 7:30pm-9:00pm for some shopping! Ruby Rouge is a boutique in downtown Overland Park, and they will be hosting a Moms' night out for us! They will show us some of their new pieces and give ideas for ways to wear them. We will of course have some snacks and drinks at this event as well. Watch for the evite in the weekly email. SCHOOL OF RELIGION Office hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM 681-7683 Easter Egg Hunt The annual church-wide Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 4, at 10:00am on the field behind the church. In the event of rain, the hunt will be located in the lower level of the church. We will stagger the hunting by age group, and we will have a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Summer SOR (June 15-26) - Registrations going on at kcascension.org. Vacation Bible School Registrations begin April 1 (also need lots of volunteers). Year I and Year II Stewardship Activities are due next month. Spring Book Study This spring, we will be reading Made for More by Curtis Martin, and discussing it at the monthly meetings. We will discuss Chapters 5 and 6 at the April meeting. Books are for sale on the Lighthouse Media kiosk in the Gathering Space or contact Anna Schuster at [email protected] to purchase a book for $4.00. OLD CELL PHONES! If you have old cell phones in your cabinets or drawers, please consider donating them to Ascension for recycling. We collect and send them to be redistributed to domestic violence shelters, senior centers, neighborhood watch programs, school crossing guards and other agencies with an immediate need for 911 access. They take the phones, inspect them, erase any old data, clean them, change the batteries, and reprogram them to be used as 911 emergency phones. (Emergency 911 calls are free nationwide.) Please donate only the phone and battery, no chargers or other accessories. The collection box is in the cabinet behind the bulletin boards in the gathering area marked “Social Concerns,” for you to drop off donations. Call Jean in the church office with any questions at 681-3348. Moms at Mass Come join us the first Friday of every month at noon Mass. It’s a great way to expose our little ones to Mass! We will be sitting either in the cry room or the pews directly in front. 11 Church of the Ascension 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015 LITURGY SCHEDULE COMMUNITY NEWS ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S CALL WEEKEND FREE COLLEGE VISIT WEEKEND Registration Due April 6 April 18-19 Conception Seminary, Conception, MO. Saturday – March 28 - 4:30PM Greeters: O’Neill Family Sacristan: K & M Enlow Servers: L Nicholson, S O’Dell, A O’Neil Ushers: M Mayer, K Corsini, D Edwards, M Edwards, M Fragale, G McMindes, D McMindes, L O’Neill Lec/Com: Redmond, Schier E.M: K & M Enlow, C Verville, M Verville, A & R Washburn, D Wille, M & S Wuller, C Arnold, R Commodore, B Cook, B Dierks, K Farnan, C Geiger, J Godar Kreiter, K Hane Single men ages 16 and up are invited to visit an active college seminary April 18-19 at Conception Seminary in Missouri. Join other guys like you to see how active seminary life is, and meet our young men who are seeking God’s will in their life. There is no charge. Vocation director Fr. Scott Wallisch will provide transportation and accompany visitors, leaving Saturday afternoon and returning Sunday evening. Registration is required by April 6 at ewgc.org/event-registration or you may send an email to: [email protected]. This program fills quickly so act now. Sunday – March 29 - 8:15AM Greeters: Wasinger Family Sacristan: J & K Finnegan Servers: L Hottovy, B Joerger, G Joerger Ushers: J Frederes, J Auslander, M Beggs, M Gwynn, J Maxwell, D O’Grady, D Sandvig Lec/Com: Jennison, Hodel E.M: J & K Finnegan, T Kershaw, C Koski, B, J, & M Krebs, J Lipp,T Long, F Mader, M Maurer, J & S McAuliffe, T O'Connor, B O'Donnell, Z Olson, C Reynolds PILGRIMAGE TO PHILADELPHIA WITH ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH F. NAUMANN, D.D. Deadline for Deposit - April 10 September 21-28 Sunday – March 29 - 10:00AM Greeters: OPEN Sacristan: A & R Lenertz Servers: H Braudis, J Colt, D Dana Ushers: J Pater, M Frasher, J Hogan, T Lenz, M Rottinghaus, L Simons, M Thomas, D Vanoverschelde Lec/Com:Stump, Ross E.M: A & R Lenertz, R Kahm, J Kennedy,K & P Kramer, K Kuckelman, L Martin, K McKeag, A Murphy, K & P Murphy, K O'Brien, M Peterson, S Penn, J Pottier, A Rickert, K Rock Join other members of our Archdiocese as we embark on a global experience to reignite the fire of Marriage and Family Ministry! For more information or to register, please contact Denise Hay at Grand View Tour & Travel, 800-737-6739 or [email protected]. Archdiocesan Contact: Deacon Tony Zimmerman, Lead Consultant, The Office of Marriage and Family Life, 913647-0329 or [email protected]. Sunday – March 29 - 11:45AM Greeters: Jones Family Sacristan: B Dondlinger (Sac), J Drew Servers: L Wortmann, M Wortmann, G Protzman Ushers: B Long, P Glasser, J Leary, B Martinez, M George, L Mickeletto Lec/Com:Cook, Engel E.M: J Drew, B Martinez, B Mason, P Miller, A Nosworthy, G Pearson, T Radke, C Rephlo, C Spitz, B Stretz, D Sutton SPRING FLING DANCE April 11, 7:30PM Cure of Ars, Leawood, KS. The Cure' of Ars Singles will host its annual SPRING FLING DANCE on Saturday, April 11, from 7:30pm to 11:30pm in the school cafeteria at 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. The cost of $20.00 at the door includes meat hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine, beer, soda, and bottled water. There is lighted parking available behind the school. For questions, please call 913-631-6873. Sunday – March 29 - 5:00PM Greeters: Phillips Family Sacristan: D & D Warlick Servers: D King, C Letourneau, E Lyon Ushers: A Youan, K Amundsen, C Connor, C Connor, J Connor, L Connor, J Stuppy, K Stuppy, M Stuppy Lec/Com: Blakeney, Noon E.M: D & D Warlick, B & S Dickerson, C & S Ehart, B Fredrickson, A Gengenbach, S Giess, J Holbrook, E & M King, B & F Kwapiszeski, B Manley 34TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC May 11 Lake Quivira Country Club Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas is proud to host the 34th Annual Golf Classic founded by the Ben and Betty Zarda Family on Monday, May 11, at Lake Quivira Country Club. Golfers will enjoy lunch, a round of golf, dinner reception and awards ceremony. Register online at: www.catholiccharitiesgolfclassic.org. Counters: March 30: D Healy, B Jones, A Mellard, S Sasenick, B Wilson 12 PARISH STAFF PARISH OFFICE : Phone 681-3348; Fax 681-3517 Monsignor Thomas Tank Pastor Father Nathan Haverland Parochial Vicar Father Alessandro Borraccia Parochial Vicar Dorothy Brandwein Music Director Virgil Crumpton Maintenance/Head Custodian Denise Greene Adult Faith and RCIA Secretary Jean Hinman Ministry of Care Director Ray Martin Social Media and Family Life Director Dawnlee Maurer Parish Life Coordinator Jan Montalvo Receptionist Sharon Weems Parish Administrator Liz Willman Adult Faith and RCIA Director Maggie Wright Communications Coordinator SCHOOL OF RELIGION 681-7683; Fax 681-7634 William O’Leary Director Tricia Baldwin Administrative Assistant YOUTH MINISTRIES 681-7683; Fax 681-7634 Joe Passantino High School Youth Director Chelsea Pratt High School Youth Director Heath Cole Jr. High Youth Coordinator ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 851-2531 Fax Number 851-2518 Becky Wright Principal Andrew Legler Assistant Principal Janet Eckert Administrative Assistant Karen Kellerman Administrative Assistant NEW PARISHIONERS Please see Parish Registration info. on our website. VISITS FOR THE HOMEBOUND/HOSPITAL VISITS Please contact Jean Hinman to schedule. BAPTISMS Please call the Parish Office for class information and scheduling. MATRIMONY Please contact one or our priests six months prior to wedding. WEDDING COORDINATORS Dorothy Long - 681-1289; Karen Pierpoint - 558-3403 ANNULMENTS Contact Father Tom or Father Nathan PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS 55+ FELLOWSHIP Laverne O’Neill 766-3011 ADDICTION SUPPORT George Crossland 451-3296 ADULT FAITH LIBRARY Kim Sutton 897-6593 ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING Bryan Didier 705-0266 SCHEDULING Jeremy Didier 908-2566 ARTS & ENVIRONMENT Sarah Devore 851-9406 ATHLETIC DIR. (CYO) Tim Davidson 685-5877 BASKETBALL MEN’S Rob Spaedy 816-506-3706 BEREAVEMENT GROUP Denny & Karen Schemmel 897-5079 BOOK CLUB Linda Cook 897-3201 BRIDGE: COUPLES John & Kathleen Hlavacek 897-0495 LADIES DAYTIME Sue Reed 940-0978 LADIES EVENING Louise Kramer 766-0973 CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Karen Newkirk 814-9009 CHILDREN’S MINISTERS Heather Kuo 681-3698 OF THE WORD COLLECTION COUNTERS Annette Mellard 851-1349 COVERED IN PRAYER Susan Wolfgang 910-3099 DONUT COORDINATOR Nila Henderson 481-8608 EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Craig & Judy Arnold 685-9305 SCHEDULING Mike Smoots 685-0118 FINANCE COUNCIL Sharon Weems 681-3348 GREETERS LeeAnn Cure 488-4761 GYM COORDINATOR Casey Coutray 814-9958 HELP FOR PARISHIONERS Jean Hinman 681-3348 HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Jean Hinman 681-3348 ILLNESS & CAREGIVERS Marina Carrizosa-Ramos 416-0355 SUPPORT GROUP Cathy Oxley 681-9982 INTL. MISSIONS Ed Herman 897-0082 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Mark Short 653-6814 LECTORS Jean Brower 768-9011 LEGION OF MARY Dick Kane 484-7402 LINEN CARE Mary Jo Doherty 685-8313 LITURGY Russ Engel 469-1918 MARDI GRAS MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Dawnlee Maurer 681-3348 Denny & Karen Schemmel 897-5079 MARRIAGE & FAMILY ENRICHMENT Liz Willman 681-3348 MARRIAGE PREP/NFP Bruce & Mona Snider 851-1231 MEN OF ASCENSION Mike Fischbach 469-5325 MOYC Abby Walter 839-9403 MUSIC FOR LITURGY Dorothy Brandwein 681-3348 NEWLY MARRIEDS Ignacio & Kate Contreras 714-335-8775 NURSERY Carol Rephlo 897-3377 PARISH COUNCIL Father Tom 681-3348 PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE Dawnlee Maurer 681-3348 PERPETUAL ADORATION Debbie Engel 485-8918 PRAYER PARTNERS Matt Wasko 749-3442 Sherry McAuliffe 681-6824 PRISON MINISTRY John Stanley 685-0351 RCIA Liz Willman 681-3348 RETROUVAILLE Joe & Danette Searle 681-2040 RESPECT LIFE John & Melissa Joerger 549-4406 RESPITE CARE Mary Ann Woodward 897-3298 SACRISTAN Scott & Nancy Huddlestun 269-6288 SOCIAL CONCERNS John Kratofil 768-8379 ST. LUKES SOUTH EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Marguerite Enlow 897-5623 USHERS Jeff Frederes 681-2195 WEEKLY FAMILY ROSARY Jean Hinman 681-3348 WELCOMING Dawnlee Maurer 681-3348 WOMEN OF ASCENSION Teresa Davis 526-4570 13