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(913) 681-3348 • www.kcascension.org • [email protected]

Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:30pm, (Includes Communion to Parking Lot Attendees unless there is rain, snow or ice, or below 25 degrees) Sunday: 8:15am, 10:00am, 11:45am, 5:00pm Weekday Mass Monday-Friday: 7:00am, and 12:00pm Saturday: 8:30am

PERPETUAL ADORATION Daily: 6:00am-9:00pm (with the exception of being closed Monday & Thursday from 2:00pm-3:00pm for cleaning). Code needed from 9:00pm-6:00am. Reconciliation Thursday: 6:30pm-7:30pm Saturday: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Baptisms Please contact the parish office or website for information and scheduling.

Marriage Couples should contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to the wedding date. Annulments: Contact Fr. Tom or Fr. Viet Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm

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Church of the Ascension The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2021

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ASCENSION THIS WEEK

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, January 10 Baby Bottle Boomerang Pick Up, Gathering Area, All Day Presence, St. Mark Rm., 9:15AM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Cub Scout Den Mtg., Parish Hall, 2:00PM Al Anon, Zoom Mtg., 4:00PM Year I Parent Mtg., YFF, Parish Hall, 6:30PM Year I, School Classrooms, 6:30PM

Monday, January 11 RCIA Class, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM Demonstration Mass, Church, 6:30PM Boy Scout Troop Mtg., Parish Hall, 7:00PM Tuesday, January 12 Junior Legion of Mary, Parish Hall, 3:30PM Guadalupe House Dinners, St. John Hallway Entrance, Please Drop Off Supplies by 4:30PM Liturgy Committee Mtg., St. Luke Rm., 6:30PM Mother’s Circle, St. Mark Rm., 7:00PM

Wednesday, January 13 Acts of the Apostles, St. Mark Rm., 10:00AM Ascension Book Club, St. Mark Rm., 1:00PM Acts of the Apostles, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM Weekly YFF, School Classrooms, 5:30PM Zoom, Youth Ctr., 6:00PM Biblical Walk With Mary, St. Mark Rm., 7:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 7:00PM Thursday, January 14 Fulfillment of All Desire, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM American Heritage Girls Mtg., Parish Hall, 6:15PM Disciples Dwelling, Zoom, 7:00PM Friday, January 15 Men of Ascension, St. Mark Rm., 6:00AM Saturday, January 16 Baby Bottle Boomerang Return, Gathering Area, All Day Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm., 6:15AM Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest, Gym, 8:30AM Respect Life, Crosses for the Unborn, Ascension Lawn, 11:00AM Called to Love Again, Zoom, 7:00PM Sunday, January 17 Baby Bottle Boomerang Return, Gathering Area, All Day Presence, St. Mark Rm., 9:15AM Baptisms, Church, 1;00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Al Anon, Zoom Mtg., 4:00PM Year I, School Classrooms, 6:30PM

STEWARDSHIP “And a voice came from the heavens, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” (Mark 1:11) Through our baptism, we too, are daughters and sons of God. We are disciples of Jesus. As true disciples we are called to actively participate in our Catholic faith, not just be mere bystanders. This means working in collaboration with the Holy Spirit and discerning how we are being asked to use our gifts. Using our gifts for the benefit of others and not just for our own interests and comfort. Weekly Offertory: December 24-27 $136,735.00 January 2-3 $121,303.92

Monthly Autodebit: December: $210,684.81 702 Families on Autodebit Fiscal YTD: December, 2020 $3,207.587.99 Registered Families 3,309

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG Pick Up January 9-10 Return January 16-17 Gathering Area

Please save your change! Baby Bottle Boomerang raises critical funds needed for Advice and Aid Pregnancy Centers to operate their life affirming services. These clinics provide services at no cost to women and families dealing with unplanned pregnancies, especially those who have pressures to abort their child. How can you help? Pick up a baby bottle from the gathering area the weekend of January 9-10, and return your full bottle of change on January 17. Many thanks for helping these women in need!


DEMONSTRATION MASS WITH FATHER TOM January 11, 6:30PM Church Do you remember why we gather at the Mass? What does Amen mean in Hebrew? Are you actively engaged during the homily trying to see if you can find God’s one thing he is telling you? Mass is more than a meal or an hour of obligation. If you are new to Catholicism, or you are a 100-year old, lifelong Catholic, you are invited to our Demonstration Mass. Fr. Tom will walk through each step of the Mass and explain the traditions, and why each step is important to our faith journey. This is an instructional demonstration Mass not a full Mass so there will not be a consecration of the Eucharist.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HOUSE January 12, by 4:30PM Drop Off St. John’s Hallway Entrance Our Lady of Guadalupe House is an organization run by the Sisters of the Fraternity Missionaries of the Poor of Jesus Christ. The Sisters reach out to the poor and homeless in Kansas City, Kansas, and Church of the Ascension provides them with supplies needed for their ministry. If you are interested in supporting the Sisters with their cause by donating supplies, please visit the Church of the Ascension homepage at kcascension.org, and click on the bookmark Volunteer Signups, then click on Our Lady of Guadalupe House.

Please drop off supplies to the St. John hallway entrance by 4:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Our next date is Tuesday, January 12.

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YOUTH FAITH FORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 10 Year I Youth Faith Formation will meet at 6:30pm in

classrooms. Year I parent meeting will be in the parish hall at

6:30pm. January 13 Weekly Youth Faith Formation class will meet at

5:30pm in classrooms. First Communion Announcement – Look in next week’s bulletin for information about First Communion Sacramental Preparation.

PARISH LEADERS: LEAD A SMALL GROUP Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to get more involved in the life of the Church? Look no further! We need your help! We are making some adjustments to our approach to high school youth ministry this year, transitioning to a small-group model with a large-group twist! We plan on meeting 3 out of the 4 weeks at the small-group level, diving deep into Scripture and Prayer, while meeting once a month at the large-group level, and gathering for some serious community building fun.

Did you know there are over 1,400 teens registered at Church of the Ascension? With your leadership and wisdom, we could breathe life and transform the young Church. Consider leading a small group of 5-7 teens this year. Signups can be found on the youth ministry page of our website!


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CALLED TO LOVE AGAIN: Divorce & Separated Ministry Zoom Meeting January 16, 7:00PM and February 27, 7:00PM

Join us for Virtual meetings over Zoom during the pandemic on January 16 and February 27 at 7:00pm. For more information or to get on our email list for Zoom info, please email: [email protected].

January and February Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9343261231?pwd=c2NITlVlcktYMFZ6Vml5QjZuU0FDZz09 Meeting ID: 934 326 1231 Passcode: 406732

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST January 16, 8:30AM Gym

All youth ages 9-14 are invited to join us in the ACS gym on Saturday, January 16, for the 2021 Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Contest. The contest will run from 8:30am to 11:30am for both boys and girls. Winners will earn the right to move onto the district competition! Any questions, please contact Kent Brown at 913-226-7817.

ASCENSION BOOK CLUB January 13, 1:00PM St. Mark Rm.

Our book for January is The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. We will meet on Wednesday, January 13, at 1:00pm in the St. Mark Room. Please bring a mask if you are joining us. For details call Linda Cook at 913-897-3201.

ZOOM HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) Theme: On the Bus January 13, 6:00PM Youth Ctr. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to do more service? Great News! For our large group gathering in January we will be making blankets for the homeless, so sharpen your scissors and practice your knot tying skills! Even if you have never come to Zoom, this is going to be a fun night!

ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)

CROSSES FOR THE UNBORN January 16, 11:00AM Church of the Ascension Lawn

You are invited on January 16 at 11:00am to help put crosses on the Church of the Ascension lawn. These crosses are a strong and visible reminder of the millions of babies who have died through abortion. This is a great family activity or service opportunity for school-age kids. Muffins, donuts and hot chocolate will be served immediately after. Please bring a hammer! Please contact Trent or Geri Teager if you have questions. [email protected] or [email protected].


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HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS PARENTS: Did you know that in order to pandemic-proof our youth group for high school we have started meeting in small groups? If you are worried that your son or daughter might have missed the deadline, we have great news! New groups are forming for a kick-off this month! Now is the time to sign up, so please head over to our website and sign them up for a small group. Go to www.kcascension.org and under the “Ministries” drop-down, click on the Youth Ministry tab. Sign-ups will be the first thing on our page!


PROJECT CHRYSALIS MEETING January 26, 7:00PM Via Zoom Project Chrysalis is a ministry offering hope through Sacred Scripture and community to parents or grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild. While this ministry is not a bereavement group, our mission is to offer support and hope through scripture in a time of transformation. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26, from 7:00pm-8:15pm via Zoom. Our guest speaker is Fr. Shawn Tunink. For more information, including the Zoom invitation link, contact Deacon Ken Billinger at 913-634-4210 or email [email protected]. The group is open to parents who have lost a child or grandparents who have lost a grandchild.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MEALS FOR PRIESTS Do you love to cook? We have two priests with hearty appetites! Meals for Priests is a ministry that provides meals two days per week for our beloved priests. If you are interested in cooking and providing a meal, please visit our webpage at kcascension.org and click Volunteer Sign Ups, Meals for Priests. If you have questions, please contact Patty in the parish office at 913-681-3348.

SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE

These days of Covid 19 have been impactful on the lives of so many. Are you finding it extremely stressful and difficult coping. Both social and mental health resources are available to you through the Church and local community. To access a list of resources, please visit kcascension.org and click on the ‘NEED HELP’ icon. Please know that priests and parish staff are available if we can be of assistance.

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January 11 Henry Quigley by Gress Family +Pat Ward by Family +Bernadette Kostelec by Kathleen & Mark Durkin +Tom Moffitt by Steve & Mary Smith +Johnny Baker by Darleen Porch January 12 +Tom Herr by Lois Herr +Bob Weast by Davis Family +Carol Bickimer by Jim Keefer

January 13 +Stuart Schuldt by Liz & Jerry Drew +Ruth McLeay by Bruce & Mona Snider

January14 +Ruth Sheftall by Craig & Judy Arnold +Doreen Donovan by Kwapiszeski Family Reconciliation

January 15 +Ruth Dunbar McLeay by Liz & Jerry Drew +Sukh Bassi by Family January 16 +Gilbert Berland, +Judy Engel, +Jane Pietrowicz, +David Schmitt Reconciliation +James Tank and +Mary Ann Fr. Tom Markovich by Craig & Judy Arnold January 17 +Elwin Ruggles by Liz & Jerry Drew Fr. Tom +Julie Olinger by Rottinghaus Family Fr. Viet Ascension Parishioners Fr. Tom +Gail Kernan by Craig & Judy Arnold Fr. Viet

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WEEKLY PRAYER

Monday 7:00AM 12:00PM Tuesday 7:00AM 8:00AM 12:00PM Wednesday 7:00AM 12:00PM Thursday 7:00AM 12:00PM 6:30PM Friday 7:00AM 12:00PM Saturday 8:30AM 3:00PM 4:30PM Sunday 8:15AM 10:00AM 11:45AM 5:00PM

Pray for Our Sick Please let us know when your loved one is better! Parishioners: Bob Barr, Robert Bouler, Hudson Coffman, Bill Culpepper, Karen Elliott, Megan Freking, Scott Graham, Carol Grego, Mary Pat Harpenau, Jody Hearron, Baby Harrison Higginbotham, Jackson Hirt, Richard Howell, Pete Ingles, Corky Jacobs, Joan B. Johnson, Larry Judy, Dorothy Kapler, Jerry and Pat Klimas, John Krim, Mary Lausten, Dale Marti, Joe Martin, Kelly Mayer, Michael Mayerske, Sarah Millsap, Mike Moeller, Don Moore, Alice Mumford, Fred Nelson, Cathy Oxley, Joni Pfeifer, John Rakos, Becky Reed, Mark Reed, Phil Rominger, Steve Roth, Marc Rottinghaus, Vince and Suzy Santa Maria, Barbara Schulte, Tony Severino, Celeste Sharp, Paul Surles, Fr. Tom Tank, Bill Thomas, Sally Virgo, Marilyn Wheeler, George Winkler, Sandra Woodard, Emy Yabut Relatives & Friends of Parishioners: Salma Akhter, David Angelo, Paul Armijo, Tom Bales, Lynn Baldwin, Colleen Barbour, Kevin Bleything, Pam Bond, Robert Bozk, Amanda Brower, Colton Joseph Brower, Adalynn Brunton, Dianne Burns, Ardith Cantral, Brian Cavanaugh, Edwina Chaney, Molly Debocelle, Mike Diekemper, Debbie Duddleston, Kay DuPree, Roberta Edgett, Randy Edwards, Harold Ehlert, Cole Fletcher, Michael Fong, Jim Fredrickson, Kat Fredrickson, Kelly Fry, Larry Furguson, Jerry Galyean, Martha Gazley, Larry Giovannoni, Jim Gloriod, Maureen Godar, Trisha Godar, Jim Gottardi, Carol Grago, Tucker Graham, Greg Gundlach, Tim Hanlon, Ernie Hansford, Martha Hansford, Laurie Harris, Judy Hotze, Wendi Johnston, Sean Kavanaugh, Stephanie Klein, Steve Kreiter, Ellen Loschke, Chris Lundgreen, Jack Maher, Judy Malnar, Martin McGuire. Suzie McKinley, Maurya McLellan, Sr. Marie Micheletto, Jenn Miller, Rodney Moyer, Martin Murphy, Deana Muth, Lou Newman, Kevin Nestor, Jeanette Noakes, Machel Perry, Bobbi Peterson, Ray Peterson, Alex Pujado, Sue Radke, Mary Radliff, Makeyla, Bruce, Martin, Kristin & Spencer Reese, John Rempel, Nancy Rohla, Robert & Dianne Rottinghaus, Barbara S., Pete Sahm, Janis Schneider, Jim Schultz, Rita Sheftall, Peggy Shukairy, Olivia Sims, Lou Sinos, Julie Sleszynski, Nicholas Staber, Dana Stehno, Ed Stehno, Clare Steinlage, Max Strube, Mitch Thomas, Pat Trumm, Ernesto Valencia, Cindy VanLeeuwen, Ellen Weber, Rick Weber, Courtney White, Tera Wolfe, Mary Pat Wood

PLEASE NOTE: SICK LIST Due to privacy laws, only names requested by a family member will be added to the sick list. We will retain the names on the prayer list for 6 months. The names of those removed from this publication will be sent to the Ascension Prayer Line for ongoing prayers. If you have any updates, please email Patty at [email protected].

SENIORS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR SHUT-IN

If you are a senior and are homebound or shut-in and are in need of assistance to get groceries or prescriptions, we have volunteers who are willing to help. Please notify Patty in the office at [email protected]. Stay in and stay healthy.


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WEEKLY PRAYER

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD It may seem obvious that the theme for the Baptism of the Lord is “water,” but when one spends time with the readings today, one can see many different connotations for that water and its power. Isaiah calls the poor who are thirsty and tired to come to the water and take the spiritual food and drink that will be provided if we but seek the Lord. Here, God is both destination and consolation. The responsorial psalm follows suit with the image of drawing water from the springs of salvation. 1 John takes us to the reality of Christ as Eucharist: not only Jesus’ birth and baptism, but his death, as we hear that Jesus came “by water and by blood.” The Gospel depicts John baptizing Jesus with water, and the Spirit baptizing Jesus. We experience both the humanity and the divinity of Christ. Indeed, water has much power to save us. BEING THE MESSENGER When we go to a pop music concert, there is often an opening act. Usually they are a young group on their way up, or older musicians who are past their prime and still hanging on in the business. This is indeed a hard job. In the comedy world it is the same thing. You have to warm up the crowd. You are not who they are coming to see, and audiences may be unresponsive, come in late, or not pay a lot of attention. Yet John had no problem being the opening act, the messenger, the harbinger of faith for Jesus. He was very devout in his faith and knew what his role was. Many Jews were actively seeking a messiah, and he was quick to let them know that he was not the one for whom they were waiting. “I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Yet he conducted his ministry with faith and hope. BEING THE MESSAGE As John humbly carried out his mission and Jesus accepted this simple baptism by John, the Holy Spirit indeed came down upon Jesus, and God proclaimed for the first time, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Thus Jesus began his formal ministry. There must have been much that he already knew, but also much that he uncovered each day in his encounters with the disciples and the crowds. As he responded “yes” to the Father over and over, his thirst was quenched and his spirit strengthened. How many times do we witness baptisms in the parish? The priest ministers with simple elements of water and oil, but the Spirit is called down each time. Every time we participate, we are experiencing the message, experiencing the call again. How many times have we blessed ourselves with holy water, or participated in a sprinkling rite? Yet in these days, when church fonts are empty due to safety precautions, we need to remember those other times, trust in God, and sing the prayer of Isaiah in our hearts about drawing the water joyfully. We must trust in the message. We must become the message of God’s saving action through our baptism and our lives.

Prayer Partners Intention Voicemail Number

1-888-684-6555 Thank you!

January 11-17 Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Mary Margaret Baldwin, Mother of Jim Mary Louise Doran, Mother of Richard

Cathy Owens, Mother of Robert Stephanie Buchmann, Sister of Gene Nelson

Joseph Rakowski, Husband of Wanda Nancy Schieber, Sister-in-law of

Mike and JoAnn Loughran Dennis Potter, Father of Kathy Johnson

Steve Vater, Brother of Dan Joanne Holmes, Mother of Tracy Mistler

Myron Deines , Father of Darcey Tenbrink Terry Billam, Brother of Tom,

and Uncle of Suzanne Billiam Poulos

From Death to New Life

Please pray for our active duty service members: Captain David Baska, USAF; First Lieutenant Tyler H. Cordry, US Army, Captain Stephen Cuff, US Army; PFC Matthew Fischbach, USMC; PVT Jacob Hearron, US Army; Senior Airman Courtney Hinemeyer, USAF; Larry Homan, Army; Captain Jacob Morin USAF; Captain Dan Prior, US Army; Lance Corporal Jonathan Scavuzzo, USMC; 2nd Lt. Tom Stivers, US Army; Sergeant Luke Talken, USMC; Captain Mitchell R Willis, Pilot, USAF.


Gianna Catherine McMahon

Baptisms

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RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Intentions Most of us settle into routines in all facets of our lives. This occurs even in areas we consider of primary importance such as our prayer lives and our commitment to the unborn. We may notice that our particular intentions have become rote or seemingly stale, if so consider some of the following intentions suggested by 40 Days for Life.

Pray for God’s protection of all unborn babies threatened by abortion. Pray for mothers that they love their children from the moment of conception; have the courage to face all challenges to their pregnancies; that they turn to God for help; overcome the temptation of abortion and receive the support they need. Pray for fathers that they be committed to raising their children and caring for their mothers. Pray for all who participate in abortion that they repent, receive the forgiveness of God and follow Him. Pray God’s grace and healing on mothers who have had abortions and for crisis pregnancy centers. Pray for Godly wisdom in our government and courts and that God will strengthen/aid pro-life officials. Pray that God will direct a profound spiritual awakening in our local community and country. Ask God how you can best help end abortion in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Just a few suggestions-there are many more. In 2021, it is our obligation to remain “fresh” in our service to God and the unborn.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Join the Knights! - The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s fraternal organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over. Interested in joining the Knights? Contact Brian Kellerman at [email protected] or 913-515-6454.

Knights Choir - Contact Dan Tira at [email protected] or 913-451-2341 if you are interested in joining. Free Throw Contest All youth ages 9-14 are invited to join us in the ACS gym on Saturday, January 16, for the 2021 Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Contest. The contest will run from 8:30am to 11:30am for both boys and girls. Winners will earn the right to move onto the district competition! Any questions, please contact Kent Brown at 913-226-7817. UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website www.ascensionkofc.com for activities). Knights’ Mass every Friday morning at 7:00am. Free Throw Contest: Saturday, January 16, at 8:30am (gym). Council Meeting, Monday, January 25, at 7:00pm

(parish hall and remote) preceded by the rosary at 6:30pm.

Officers’ meeting Monday, February 8, at 7:00pm (remote).

MINISTRY NEWS

PERPETUAL ADORATION Will you join Jesus in our beautiful, new Chapel? If you wish to take a permanent hour or to sub, please go to https://secure.rotundasoftware.com/28/enrollment/Ascension_Parish A personal entry code will be assigned for you to enter between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:00am if you desire to do so; otherwise, stop in to say hello to Jesus any time during the day!

Mondays at 7:00pm is wide open, needing adorer.

COVERED IN PRAYER Do you have a family member or friend who needs prayer and support? We have a group of ladies who lovingly make beautiful lap blankets which are blessed by our priests. Ministry of Care sends these blankets to people who are in need of encouragement and comfort during illness or a tragedy to remind them that they are ‘covered in prayer’ for healing and strength. If you have someone in your life who could use a reminder that they are loved, please contact Patty in the office at [email protected].

INVITATION

As baptized Catholics we are called to go out and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. When was the last time you invited a family back to church or to become involved again in faith formation? Consider reaching out to invite a friend back to practicing their faith. The little things can make a big impact.


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KANSAS MASS, MARCH & RALLY FOR LIFE January 21, 10:30AM Mass Begins Topeka, KS.

The Annual Kansas Mass for the Legal Protection of the Unborn, and the March and Rally for Life will take place this year in Topeka, Kansas on Thursday, January 21, beginning with 10:30am Mass with the Kansas Bishops – Livestreamed! The March to the State Capitol for the Kansans for Life Rally will be at 12:00pm. All are invited to join in the March for Life from the Topeka Performing Arts Center to the state capitol for the Kansans for Life Rally at the capitol steps. Stay tuned for more detailed information and the livestream links. Visit the www.archkck.org/prolife website for continued updated information and details on the day’s event.

COMMUNITY NEWS

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION A Spiritual Work of Mercy Over 30 years ago, Roe v. Wade legalized abortion throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy which has resulted in over 60 million abortions since 1973. The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen encouraged the spiritual adoption of an unborn child to help bring an end to this tragedy. A “Spiritual Adoption” is done by praying the following prayer daily for a period of nine months so that one particular, but unknown, child’s life be spared abortion and allowed to live: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of [choose a name for the baby you are ‘adopting’ and insert here], the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” ~Prayer of Archbishop Fulton Sheen While this child will remain unknown to you, God knows who the child is and your prayers will make a difference for the baby and for both of the parents. At the end of the program (September, 2021), you can donate gifts of baby items to a local pregnancy center to celebrate the birth of the child.

TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST January 16-18 Prairie Star Ranch, Williamsburg, KS. We made the difficult decision not to take a delegation to March for Life in January in DC. But this opens up the possibility for teens to attend the Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreat. We will provide a small group retreat experience for high schoolers on January 16-18, 2021 at Prairie Star Ranch (PSR). We will be following social distancing and other safety procedures that allowed Camp Tekakwitha to happen. TEC is a 3-day retreat based on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. TEC involves 16 and older adolescents encountering Christ in a way that many have never experienced before. On a TEC retreat, you will have the opportunity to grow in your relationship with Christ through talks, group discussion, individual reflection, prayer, and sharing in the Sacraments. The weekend retreats are led by a team of youth, adults and a priest as spiritual director. To sign up go to: www.sunflowertec.org.

EVERY DAY IN LOVE Beginning January 21, 7:30PM Via ZOOM If you ate too many cookies at Christmas, it will not ruin your health if you eat well the rest of the year. Unfortunately, you also can not expect one salad per year to make you healthy! It is the little things, done daily, that affect our lives. Start this new year right by taking seven date nights with your spouse to learn some simple, effective daily habits that will fill your 2021 with love!

Seven Thursdays, January 21-March 4, 7:30pm-9:00pm. Live on Zoom, with recordings available to registered participants. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register: archkcks.org/everyday. Questions? Brad DuPont: [email protected].

COPING WITH LIFE ALONE Peer-To-Peer Grief Support Now Available Online Beginning February 1 "Coping with Life Alone ®" is a Beginning Experience® grief support program that meets each week for eight weeks. The program helps those who have lost a love relationship due to death, divorce or separation, move through the experience of grief and loss into a future with renewed hope.

Upcoming program dates: February 1 through April 5, 10 sessions Monday evenings, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Cost: $50.00

The sessions will be held online using Zoom and requires internet access. Please register in advance and receive the program workbook plus detailed Zoom meeting instructions by going to www.beginningexperiencekc.org.

For additional information please contact Donna at 816-305-3760.


PRAY TO PROTECT HUMAN LIFE! January 21-29 Nine Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Please visit www.9daysforlife.com to join the novena (either via text or email) and for additional information.

Please go to kcascension.org to see a full listing of all our ministries under Get Involved/Ministry Directory/Ministry Guide.

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PARISH OFFICE Phone: 913-681-3348 Fax: 913-681-3517

[email protected] Pastor………………………………… Monsignor Thomas Tank 913-681-3348, x137 [email protected]

Parochial Vicar………………………. Reverend Viet Nguyen 913-681-3348, x138 [email protected]

Deacon……………………………….. Ken Billinger 913-634-4210 [email protected]

Deacon……………………………….. Kris Kuckelman 913-278-9393 [email protected]

Deacon……………………………….. John Stanley 913-488-8448 [email protected]

Business Manager…………………….Sharon Weems 913-681-3348, x135 [email protected]

Music…………………………………..Dorothy Brandwein 913-681-3348, x154 [email protected]

Ministry of Care……………………... Patty Billinger 913-681-3348, x131 [email protected]

Parish Life 913-681-3348, x134

Adult Faith & RCIA………………….Liz Willman 913-681-3348, x139 [email protected]

Adult Faith & Parish Life Asst……... Karen Newkirk 913-681-3348, x142 [email protected]

Adult Faith Coordinator…………….. Ed Bellamy 913-681-3348, x133 [email protected]

Family Life…………………………….Sarah Streitwieser 913-681-3348, x151 [email protected]

Young Adult Ministry……………….. Joe Passantino 913-681-7683, x115 [email protected]

Media/Messaging…………………….. Ray Martin 913-681-3348, x149 [email protected]

Receptionist……………………………Jan Montalvo 913-681-3348, x130 [email protected]

Communications……………………... Maggie Wright 913-681-3348, x132 [email protected]

Maintenance/Head Custodian……….Virgil Crumpton 913-681-3348, x145 [email protected]

ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Phone: 913-851-2531 Fax 913-851-2518

Principal………………………………Becky Wright 913-851-2531, x101 [email protected]

Vice Principal………………………… Luke Jennison 913-851-2531, x106 [email protected]

Preschool Director…………………… Lynnette Rempel 913-851-2531, x116 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant……………. Janet Eckert 913-851-2531, x100 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant…………….. Molly Johnson 913-851-2531, x112 [email protected]

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

Phone: 913-681-7683 Fax: 913-681-7634

Director………………………………..William OLeary 913-681-7683, x105 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant……………..Tricia Baldwin 913-681-7683, x103 [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth Ministry………………………. Annastasia Eftink 913-681-7683, x104 [email protected]

Youth Ministry………………………..Lee McMahon 913-681-7683, x119 [email protected]

COUNCIL CHAIRS Parish Pastoral……………………….. Dan Lorenz [email protected]

Finance………………………………..Michael Eagan [email protected]

School Advisory………………………Chad Cure [email protected]


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Church of the Ascension

9510 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213

Contact: Maggie Wright at [email protected] or

Sharon Weems [email protected]

913-681-3448

So ware: MS Publisher 2010

Transmission Time - January 6, 11:00AM

January 10, 2021

NOTE: Please print 900 copies. This is less than our normal quan ty. Thank you!!!

JOE DUFFY HAS GUARANTEED A BULLETIN RECEIPT TIME OF FRIDAY BY NOON.

PLEASE CALL MAGGIE OR SHARON (913) 681-3348

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS….THANK YOU!

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