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9510 W. 127th St. • Overland Park, KS 66213

(913) 681-3348 • www.kcascension.org

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Sunday Masses

Saturday: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m.,

10:00 a.m.,

11:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Weekday

Masses

Monday-Friday:

6:45 a.m.,

12:00 noon

Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Reconciliation

Tuesday: 6:15 a.m.,

11:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

Anointing of the

Sick

1st Thursday of the

Month: 6:30 p.m.

Parish Office

Hours

Monday-Friday:

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rosary

Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m.

Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

3rd Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015

A SCENSION

C hurch of the

ASCENSION THIS WEEK

Church of the Ascension 3rd Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015

STEWARDSHIP

“You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of

anything…” – Exodus 20:4

How many “gods” do you put before God? “Idols” do not

always take the shape of physical things, things we can

touch and feel. Those are easy to recognize. Many times

they take the form of things we cannot touch and are much

harder to spot - pride, power, ego, comfort or health.

My Gift of Treasure

Financial Update

Weekly Offertory: $ 78,432.88

Feb. 28-Mar.1

Monthly Autodebit: February $ 180,149.50

628 Families on Autodebit

YTD: February, 2015 $4,022,932.66

Registered Families 3,179

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EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS

March 23 Deadline

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.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, March 8

CRHP Men’s Weekend All Day

Catholic Charities Food Drive, Parking Lot Before All Masses

Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm. 9:15AM

K4C Classes 10:00AM

AA Mtg., Conf. Rm. 1:00PM

Al Anon Mtg., Conf. Rm. 4:00PM

S & L 6:30PM

SOR Year 1 6:30PM

Monday, March 9

Blood Drive, St. John Rm. 1:00PM-5:30PM

RCIA, St. Matthew Rm. 6:00PM

Eucharistic Ministers Training, Church 6:00PM

International Missions Mtg. Conf. Rm. 7:30PM

Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym 8:15PM

Tuesday, March 10

Liturgy Committee Mtg., Conf. Rm. 7:00PM

Wednesday, March 11

55+ Mtg., St. Matthew Rm. 12:45PM

55+ Stations of Mary, Church 2:00PM

SOR 5:30PM

Zoom-HS Group., Youth Rm. 6:00PM

AA Mtg., , St. John Rm. 7:00PM

Legion of Mary, St. Martha Rm. 7:00PM

Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym 8:15PM

Thursday, March 12

Bible Timeline Class, St. Mark Rm. 9:30AM

Shalom House Dinners Deliver food before 5:45PM

Bible Timeline Class, St. Mark Rm. 7:00PM Friday, March 13

Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm. 6:00AM

St. Mary’s Food Kitchen Deliver food before 8:30AM

K of C Fish Fry Buffet, Parish Hall 5:00PM-7:30PM

Stations of the Cross & Benediction, Church 7:00PM Saturday, March 14

Bereavement Support Mtg, St. Luke Rm. 9:00AM

Sunday, March 15

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

ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)

If you missed any of our Parish Mission this past week

with Fr. Mike Mulhearn, we encourage you to visit our

website and watch or listen to recordings of the events at

www.kcascension.org/parish-mission/

This is a great opportunity for you and your family or faith-

sharing group to review talks from the nights and discuss

what you gained from the experience.

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ZOOM

March 11, 6:00PM

Youth Rm.

All high school students are invited to join us for Zoom

(food, fellowship, & small groups) in the YR from 6:00pm

to 8:00pm. Food will be provided.

RECONCILIATION

March 11, 6:00PM-7:00PM

(Every Wednesday During Lent)

Church

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

MINISTRY MEETING

March 9, 7:30PM

Conference Rm.

BLOOD DRIVE:

WE NEED DONORS! BE A “LIFESAVER”

Be a hero and give the gift of LIFE this LENT

March 9, 1:00PM-5:30PM

St. John Rm.

A 2007 University of Minnesota study estimated that about

one third of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood.

However, the number of people who actually choose to

donate is far fewer. Currently, the Kansas City-based

Community Blood Center, which provides 70 area

hospitals with 3,600 units of blood each week, describes its

supply as critical; meaning the supply for hospitals and

patients is stretched thin. This limits elective surgery and

can postpone lifesaving treatments.

55+ FELLOWSHIP

March 11, Noon

Church

Please see page 8 for additional information.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

OF HOLY COMMUNION

(EMHC) TRAINING

March 9, 6:00PM

Church

If you are currently an EMHC, and have not attended

training for three years, please attend to get

recommissioned. We always need NEW EMHCs. For

questions contact Craig or Judy at 685-9305 or email

[email protected].

DID YOU KNOW?

CATHOLIC CHARITIES “TURNSTYLES”

CLOTHES & SHOES DONATION BOX

To make it easier to donate your gently used clothes and

shoes, this box is located in the southwest area of

Ascension’s parking lot!

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

March 14, 9:00AM

St. Luke Rm.

Are you finding it difficult coping with a major loss such

as a spouse, parent, sibling, or a friend? Living with a loss

and getting to a “new normal” can be one of the most

difficult challenges you’ll ever face. Fortunately, there are

steps you can take to go through the grieving process.

You are not alone. We care and understand what you are

experiencing. We offer comfort and encouragement during

difficult times. We are the Bereavement Support Ministry

at Ascension. Available anytime you need an ear to listen

or a shoulder to cry on. We meet the second Saturday of

every month in the St Luke Rm. after 8:30am Mass for

support and education (and breakfast)! Contact Jean in the

office for further information at 681-3348.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY

All Are Welcome!!!

Every Friday During Lent

March 13, 5:00PM-7:30PM

Parish Hall

Please see page 8 for additional information.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS & BENEDICTION

March 13, 7:00PM

Every Friday During Lent

Church

LEGION OF MARY

March 11, 7:00PM

St. Martha Rm.

SIGN UP TODAY!!!

THERE ARE STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH

WOMEN’S WEEKEND March 28-29

CRHP is a program designed to bring Parish members

together in Christ and emphasizes your continued growth

in Catholic Christian life. During a retreat weekend held at

the parish you will have the opportunity to:

• Hear Christ's call to you in a relaxed setting

• Respond to His call to a closer relationship with God.

• Make new friendships in our Parish

• Relax, pray, and rethink priorities

REGISTER EARLY (Space is Limited)

Visit http://www.mycrhp.com/US/KS/ARCH/ascension/

to learn more and register for the retreat.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact Erin Kuhlmann, [email protected]

or 316-250-8012.

ST. MARY’S FOOD KITCHEN

March 13 Drop-off by 8:30AM

Parish Hall

Ascension will be serving lunch at the food kitchen on

Friday, March 13. Please leave your donation of either

fried chicken or garden salad in the lower level of the

church. Fried chicken should be fully cooked and salad

prepared without dressing. Food should be delivered no

later than 8:30am in the morning of Friday, March 13. For

questions, please contact Dee Winters at 681-6112.

SPECIAL LENTEN ONE-DAY RETREAT

SPRING (UN)BROKEN RETREAT

Sign Up Today!

March 22, 1:30PM-7:00PM

Youth Rm.

All high schoolers and 8th graders are invited to

participate in a one-day Lenten retreat. This will be an

adventurous trip in a "foreign country.” Tour guides:

Father Alessandro and the Holy Spirit. Sign-up online at

www.kcascension.org/youth.

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ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)


UPCOMING EVENTS

ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Join the Ascension Catholic School family and experience the distinction of excellent

academics infused with Catholic faith, by attending our Kindergarten Screening on March 24th.

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.

Call the ACS office at 913-851-2531 for more information. Individual meetings and tours are

also available.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING MARCH 24TH

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SUNDAY, March 29

QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY - WEA 3:00PM

ST. ANN 3:00PM

NATIVITY 7:30PM

HOLY THURSDAY, April 2

MORNING PRAYER - 6:45AM

MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER - 7:00PM

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

EASTER VIGIL

8:00PM

EASTER MASS TIMES

8:00AM, 10:00AM, and 12:00PM Noon

SUNDAY, March 22 - 7:30PM

CURE OF ARS

GOOD SHEPHERD

ST. PAUL (Also Spanish)

MONDAY, March 23 - 7:00PM

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

HOLY CROSS (Also Spanish)

HOLY SPIRIT

HOLY TRINITY

TUESDAY, March 24 - 7:00PM

PRINCE OF PEACE

ST. AGNES (Also Spanish)

ST. JOSEPH

QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY

(Overland Park, KS.)

THURSDAY, March 26 - 7:00PM

ST. PIUS X

SACRED HEART

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION DIVINE MERCY

RECONCILIATION TIMES,

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULES

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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.

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, Charles Nutt, Tom Oxley, Luke

Punswick, Kay Raab, 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, Judy Bryant, Sherry Burge, Cameron

Burroughs, Sister Mary Concetta Cardinale, Amy Cornell,

Chris Cross, Tami Cross, Paula Darling, Daphne, Evan

Davies, Kim Dunn, Dean Edson, Jack Ferguson, Charlie

Futhy, Grant Haden, Jean Hartnett, Willie Hayne, Andrew

Heckey, Carl Hodel, Carol Ingram, Carmen Juasi, Jim and

Tom Kinerk, Stan Klimek, Mary Kurt, Millie Lally, Anne

Latora, Mary Ann Leach, Scott Leahy, Mark Lindstrom,

James McGinnis, Leslie Morley, Annie Murray, Beth

Nelson, Tim Niemann, 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, Greg Trunzo, Monica Vance, Marilyn Vaughn,

Fran Waymire, Michael Wellinghoff, Tina White, Noah

Wilson, David Wiltgen, Kathy Wright.

Monday 6:45AM

12:00PM

Tuesday

6:15AM 6:45AM

8:00AM

11:30AM

12:00PM

Wednesday

6:45AM

12:00PM

6:00PM

Thursday

6:45AM

12:00PM

6:30PM

7:00PM

Friday

6:45AM

12:00PM

Saturday

8:30AM

3:30PM 4:30PM

Sunday

8:15AM

9:30AM

10:00AM

11:45AM

5:00PM

March 9 Dianne Christians by Micklavzina Family

+Hilda Denning by Mary Pat & Steve Fruin

March 10

Reconciliation

+Josephine Silvestri by Rose & Millie

+Larry Sweeney by Mr. & Mrs. Terry Tureskis

Reconciliation

+Mickey Eich by Rick, Laura & Kevin

March 11

+Donald Westergard by Keith Johnson

+Terry Gardner by Tomka Family

Reconciliation

March 12

+Adda Campbell by Jeanne & Wayne Parsons

+Joanie Raab by Family

Weekly Rosary

Reconciliation

March 13

+Leonard Blain by K of C Friday

Morning Coffee Club

+Winifred Windisch by Ebeling Family

March 14

+Ann Kern, +Raymond Reeb, +Max Malz

by Ascension

Reconciliation

Anthony Gengenbach and Fr. Nathan

Lisa Ragan

March 15

Ascension Parishioners Fr. Nathan

Weekly Rosary

+Anne & Nicholas Rash Fr. Nathan

by Cook Family

+Robert Nosworthy Fr. Alessandro

by Hannelore & George

+Mickey Eich Fr. Alessandro

by Gillespie Family

Unforeseen circumstances may require

a change in the priest schedule.


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!

Amos Mouser, Father of Sandy Henson

Robert Walters, Father of Gini Way

Margaret Hodes, Wife of Thomas

From Death to New Life

Claire Elizabeth Adams

Baptisms

WEEKLY PRAYER

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Third Sunday of Lent

As we are now well into Lent, we can take a look at what it

means to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.

A good place to start would be the Ten Commandments.

The reading from Exodus presents us with one of the first

listings of the Commandments. In this passage, God

explains some of the laws to show how serious they are.

For the first one, God includes making images to be used

for worship. Now you might jump to the conclusion that all

the statues and crucifixes in our churches must be

destroyed. Not so.

In the days of Moses, people of other cultures made images

of their gods and declared that the image was the god, and

so should be worshipped. The LORD wanted his people to

remember that God cannot be limited to an image or idea.

That is still true today. Our images and statues are meant to

help us pray to God, not to that work of art. In that sense,

they are no worse than using a beautiful sunset or mountain

scene to help you pray.

On the other hand, some people give a superstitious

meaning to religious articles. Burying a statue to help sell

your house could be one example. If you want to ask for a

favor from God, just ask Him. God is much more likely to

listen to a sincere prayer than a superstitious action.

The reason God gives for the first commandment is that he

is a passionate God, who has chosen the Israelites to be his

people. When he punishes sin, he allows the effect of our

bad choices to hurt us and those around us. But when we

repent and change our ways, his love is everlasting.

God also emphasizes some commands by duplicating them.

He tells us not to steal from others, and also not to plan to

steal from our neighbor. The same with adultery: Planning

it is just as bad as doing it. Taking his name in vain

originally meant perjuring yourself after taking an oath to

tell the truth. That is similar to the eighth commandment

about false witness.

Jesus simplified all these commands when he reminds us to

love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as

yourself. Let’s remember that as we turn away from sin to

serving God better during Lent.

March 9 - March 15

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9;

Mt. 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;

Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17;

Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14

Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6;

Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21

Alternate readings (Year A):

1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6;

Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

ASKING FOR PRAYERS

KAIROS 25

Please keep us in prayer this weekend as Kairos 25 is in

progress. Pray for the approximately 40 students making

this retreat. Thank you!

Prayer Partners Intention Voicemail Number

1 -888-684-6555

Thank you!

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MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTRY OF CARE

Whatsoever you do to the least of My

people, that you do unto Me.”

Contact Jean in the office for information

on these support ministries and other

available resources.

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.

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 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 in the office for more details.

Back by popular demand - The Lenten meeting of 55+

Fellowship on Wednesday, March 11, begins with a

simple soup luncheon following noon Mass. At 2:00pm

we will go to the church for the Stations of the Cross with

Mary. Our service will conclude with Benediction with

Father Tom as the presider. Please join us. All seniors are

welcome.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal

organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over.

Knight of the Month - Doug White has been chosen as

the Knight of the Month. Doug is very involved in a

number of activities but has been one of the major

supporters of the Sister Servants of the Poor of Jesus

Christ. He has put in a lot of hours on the Convent

restoration as well as being responsible for developing

the Sisters GoFundMe website.

Family of the Month - Todd and Shannon Gomez have

been chosen as the Family of the Month. Todd

coordinates all the youth activities for the Knights such

as the Free Throw Contest, Soccer competition and the

poster contests.

Knights Scholarship program is open. All information

is on the website. The deadline for submission is April 1..

Volunteers are still needed for our Fish Fry’s. 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 on Fridays 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.

Desserts for Upcoming Fish Fry’s - Ladies and

gentlemen, the 2015 remaining Fish Fries will be held

on: 3/13/ 3/20 and 3/27. 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website

www.ascensionkofc.com for activities).

Fish Fry’s will be held on Mar., 13, 20, and 27 and will

start at 5:00pm.

Mar. 8 - Officers’ meeting in the Knights Rm.

beginning at 6:30pm.

Mar. 9 - March for Life in Washington, DC.

Mar. 12 - Villa St. Francis Bingo-7:30pm to 8:30pm.

New volunteers should plan on arriving no later than

7:15pm for orientation.


MINISTRY NEWS (Continued) - RESPECT LIFE

REPEAL THE KANSAS

DEATH PENALTY!

House Bill (HB) 2129 to repeal the death penalty and

replace it with life without parole was introduced by

Representative Steven Becker of Buhler. Now our task is

to keep up the call for repeal. Please contact your

legislators and ask them to support HB 2129! It’s

important for legislators to hear from you. The bill is in

the House Judiciary Committee awaiting a hearing. The

committee is chaired by Rep. John Barker. His email

address is [email protected].

Call, write or email your legislators and Chairman Barker

today, and tell them you support ending the Kansas death

penalty! KEEP REMINDING THEM that death penalty

cases cost three to four times more than non-death penalty

cases. The high cost of the death penalty diverts important

financial resources from other uses; and that imprisonment

or life without possibility of parole is not only cheaper, but

protects society.

To confirm your legislators’ contact information, just visit

www.openstates.org. Type in your address to see contact

information for your Senator and Representative.

If you have questions, need assistance, or want to share

your legislator’s response, please contact KCADP at 785-

235-2237 or [email protected].

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CALLING ALL MINISTRIES!

Sign up today!

Ascension has committed to filling two of the 40 days for

the 40 Days for Life Campaign that began on Ash

Wednesday and will run through Palm Sunday. We have

committed to Friday, 3/21, and Saturday, 3/22. Please help

us fill these days by signing up for an hour (between the

hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm). We are encouraging

ministries and groups to sign up together to increase

participation and visibility of this important campaign. You

may sign up directly at: http://40daysforlife.com/local-

campaigns/overland-park/ or contact Amanda Cushenbery

at [email protected] with any questions. Thank

you!

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.openstates.org


MINISTRY NEWS (Continued)

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MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN

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.

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. 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.

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.

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

Also, if you can sub for others that are away, please go to

the list at:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a44aba7238-

adoration and sign up for an hour.

Contact Debbie at [email protected] or 913-

485-8918 if you need a substitute, can take a permanent

Holy Hour, or have questions.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Office hours: Monday - Thursday

9:00AM - 4:00PM

681-7683

To register for Summer SOR (June 15-26) go to

www.kcascension.org

Volunteers - 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, 681-7683. First, 3rd-6th grade spots are

available.

Spring break schedule: No AM K4C or PM SOR on March

15 or 22, and No Wednesday SOR on March 18.

Vacation Bible School registrations will begin April 1.

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DID YOU KNOW???

Ascension is a very active parish and almost every room is

used for ministry meetings and various groups almost every

afternoon and evening. 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 and in

the hospitality area and in the rooms in the lower level. The

space reservation form is required for all the rooms in the

Church building.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD

EYEGLASSES OR SUNGLASSES

Save your old eyeglasses and sunglasses to be recycled

throughout the world! Donation bin is located behind the

bulletin boards in the Gathering Area.

COMMUNITY NEWS


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FATHER JACQUE PHILIPPE

CONFERENCE

March 14, 8:30AM

St. Michael’s the Archangel, Leawood, KS.

Fr. Jacque Philippe is the author of numerous popular

books on the spiritual life including: “Search for and

maintaining peace, time for God, in the School of the Holy

Spirit, Interior Freedom.” He will be giving a one-day

spiritual conference at St. Michael the Archangel on

Saturday, March 14. Details for the schedule are below:

8:15am Mass - St. Michael the Archangel Parish in

Leawood, KS.

9:30am to 3:15pm - three talks at St Michael the

Archangel Parish.

Mass in the morning, followed by two talks, lunch and

then a third talk. All talks on “Interior Peace”. Lunch

$8.00, must pre-register to get lunch at http://

www.stmichaelcp.org/. Will have registration at entrance

to the Church.

CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD

OF KANSAS CITY

March 16, 6:00PM

Polsinelli

900 W. 48th Place, Kansas City, M0.

The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Kansas City welcomes all

attorneys, legal professionals, law students, and professors

to join us for a special event at 6:00pm on Monday, March

16. Professor Ronald Rychlak of the University of

Mississippi Law School, a Vatican observer to the U.N.

and specialist on Pope Pius XII, will speak on “Pius XII,

World War II, and the Cold War.” This special event will

include a buffet dinner and wine. Join us at Polsinelli, 900

W. 48th Place, on the Plaza. Cost is $20.00 payable to:

Graves Garrett, LLC. Please RSVP and direct

questions or topic or speaker suggestions to the Guild by

emailing: Eddie Greim at [email protected].

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LITURGY SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY NEWS (Cont’d.)

Saturday – March 14 - 4:30PM

Greeters: R & G Merlotti, T Creal

Sacristan: G Grimaldi, C Rager

Servers: C Koettker, G Kreeger, A Loewen

Ushers: M Mayer, K Corsini, D Edwards, M Edwards,

M Fragale, G McMindes, D McMindes, L O’Neill

Lec/Com: Brown, Collins

E.M: G Grimaldi, C Rager, D Wille, M & S Wuller, C Arnold,

R Commodore, B Cook, B Dierks, K Farnan, C Geiger, J Godar

Kreiter, K Hane, W S Happer, C Kisinger, P Lauer, J A Loughran

Sunday – March 15 - 8:15AM

Greeters: Schuester Family

Sacristan: MJ (S) & P Doherty

Servers: E Dickson, M Flucke, T Ford

Ushers: J Frederes, J Auslander, M Beggs, M Gwynn,

J Maxwell, D O’Grady, D Sandvig

Lec/Com: Friedrichsen, Finnegan

E.M: P Doherty, B Wellinghoff, G Wilferth, K & S Winkler,

C Yorke, G Arnone, B Bibler, E Blaise, J & P Blakeney, C Cure,

R Doran, J & K Finnegan, G & K Flax


Greeters: Hampton Family

Sacristan: P Brownback, J A Colt

Servers: T Penn, J Frederick, C Harper

Ushers: J Pater, M Frasher, J Hogan, T Lenz, M Rottinghaus,

L Simons, M Thomas, D Vanoverschelde

Lec/Com: Moloney, Lenertz

E.M: P Brownback, J A Colt, L Stevens, C & R Stump, J & V Totta,

B & J Weatherford, K Weyforth, M Arrambide, J Baldwin, K Banker,

K Belk, B Bergman, J Bins, K Bins, M Byrd


Greeters: S Leary

Sacristan: B Gregson, T Walters

Servers: E LaSala, A Montalvo, S Montalvo

Ushers: B Long, P Glasser, J Leary, B Martinez, M George,

L Mickeletto

Lec/Com: Martinez, Nosworthy

E.M: B Gregson, T Walters, C Taylor, R Ullmann, D Urkevich,

K Sutton, N Volz, K Werkowitch, M Anthone, M & W Bokath

Sunday – March 15 - 5:00PM

Greeters: Shiker Family

Sacristan: M Riggs (Sac), D Searle

Servers: A Connor, R Connor, B Connor

Ushers: A Youan, K Amundsen, C Connor, C Connor, J Connor,

L Connor, J Stuppy, K Stuppy, M Stuppy

Lec/Com: Rodriguez, Brower

E.M: D Searle, E & M King, B & F Kwapiszeski, B Manley,

S Mowery, M Noack, D Rodriguez, S, A, & S Smeltzer, M Stuppy,

D & D Warlick

Counters: March 16: N/S Huddlestun, A Kernan, J & J Monty,

J Riscoe, A Suchma, L Huston(Sub)

CONFESSIONS WEEKLY DURING LENT

6:00PM-7:00PM

All Parishes Throughout the Archdiocese

JOB OPENING

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH

Leawood, KS.

Preschool Director: St. Michael the Archangel Parish,

Leawood, Kansas, is accepting applications for a Preschool

Director. Applicants must have prior teaching and Director

level experience, a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Education or a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Early

Childhood Education. Must be self-directed, have strong

organizational and interpersonal skill be able to meet the

state requirements for Director of a 100+ child preschool.

Must be a practicing Catholic. A complete job description,

application and benefits information are available at

www.stmichaelcp.org.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume

and application to: [email protected] or mail to:

mail to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 14251 Nall Ave.,

Leawood, KS 66223.


JOB OPENING

ST. AGNES CHILD CHARE

Fairway, KS.

St. Agnes Child Care is currently looking to fill part-time

positions for Assistant Teachers to work flexible hours

between 7:00am to 6:00pm. The candidate will need to be

at least 18 years old, be physically able to meet the

demands of working with young children, be energetic and

flexible, and have creativity and patience. The candidate

must also have a High School Diploma or GED. These

part-time positions could possibly lead to full-time roles as

enrollment increases. Email your resume to: Neona Russ,

Director of St. Agnes Child Care Center, call 262-1689, or

email: [email protected].

A LIFE WORTH LIVING CONCERT

Cure of Ars, Leawood, KS

March 20, 7:30PM

Curé of Ars will host “A Life Worth Living,” a Concert

with Steve Courtney and Friends on Friday, March 20, at

7:30pm. Mark your calendar now for this wonderful

evening of music for you and your family.


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

MARDI GRAS Dawnlee Maurer 681-3348 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER 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

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 STAFF

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

PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS

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