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C scension hurch of the A PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: WE JOYFULLY PROCLAIM, CELEBRATE,

WITNESS, AND SERVE JESUS CHRIST

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

RECONCILIATION Tuesday: 6:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK 1st Thursday of the Month: 6:30 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ROSARY Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

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ASCENSION THIS WEEK

Church of the Ascension 3rd Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015

STEWARDSHIP

“Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace to you.’ But they were startled and frightened.” Luke 24:36--37

Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see the face of Jesus” in others and provide some “peace” in their lives. Just because the person is a stranger, maybe looks different than us or is someone we don’t particularly care for doesn’t let us off the hook.

My Gift of Treasure

Financial Update Weekly Offertory: $ 65,231.76 April 11-12 Monthly Autodebit: March $ 179,608.88 650 Families on Autodebit YTD: March, 2015 $4,499,083.85 Registered Families 3,199

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, April 19 Dress For Success, Gathering Area All Day K of C Breakfast Buffet, Parish Hall 8:00AM-Noon Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm. 9:15AM K4C Classes 10:00AM Baptisms, Church 1:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm. 1:00PM Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm. 4:00PM SOR Year 1 6:30PM

Monday, April 20 RCIA, St. Matthew Rm. 6:00PM Confirmation Mass, Church 7:00PM Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym 8:15PM

Tuesday, April 21 Ignatian Book Club, St. John Rm. 1:30PM Wednesday, April 22 Our Lady of Guadalupe Dessert Drop Off by 4:30PM Zoom-HS Group., Youth Rm. 6:00PM Legion of Mary, St. Martha Rm. 7:00PM Confirmation Mass, Church 7:00PM AA Mtg., St. Luke Rm. 7:00PM Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym 8:15PM

Thursday, April 23 The Virgin Mary’s Last Home on Earth, Parish Hall 7:00PM

Friday, April 24 Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm. 6:00AM Saturday, April 25 Hope-Faith Homeless Breakfast Deliver Before 7:30AM

Sunday, April 26 Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm. 9:15AM Donuts, Parish Hall After 8:15AM and 10:00AM Masses K4C Classes 10:00AM AA Mtg., St. John Rm. 1:00PM First Communion Mass, Church 2:00PM Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm. 4:00PM S & L 6:30PM SOR Year 1 6:30PM

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST BUFFET April 19, 8:00AM-Noon

Parish Hall

Tired of the long lines at all those breakfast buffet places, the high prices, and dealing with people you don’t even know? Check out the Knights Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 19, from 8:00am until 12:00pm noon. Prices are: $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for children ages 5-11; and children under 5 are free. We accept credit and debit cards, as well as those old standbys - cash and checks.

Menu includes: pancakes with numerous toppings, scrambled eggs, omelets, sausages, fruit and a yogurt bar as well as coffee and juice. This is the last breakfast of the school year plus you get to mingle with your fellow parishioners.

HONOR YOUR MOTHERS Cards Available Now!

May 10

This year, Ascension is doing a very special celebration on Sunday, May 10. Cards are available in the Parish Office and Gathering Area for Mothers both living and deceased. The cards will be directed to support Pro-Life, a suggested donation of $5.00 is requested. We hope that this will be a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation on this important day. The priests will include all Mothers in their silent personal intentions at the Mass; however, the names will not be included in the bulletin. Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE

There will be no 8:30am morning Mass on Saturday, April 25, due to the Living in Truth Women’s Conference.

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Small groups are now forming for study of the book, “Love Is Our Mission, The Family Fully Alive,” which is a preparatory catechesis for the World Meeting of Families that will take place this fall in Philadelphia.

The books can be purchased in the parish office or by contacting Ray Martin. The cost is only $8.00 each.

If interested in leading a small group or using this book study for personal of family enrichment, please contact Ray Martin in the parish office or via email: [email protected].


DID YOU KNOW?

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY MAJOR PROPHETS

April 19, 9:15AM Conf. Rm.

The study is from 9:15am-10:45am in the conference room off the gathering area. Want to join or need a book or for more information call Paul O’Connell at 913-888-2130.

ZOOM April 22, 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.

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. First, 3rd-6th grade spots are available.

LEAVEN NEWSPAPER

If you are not receiving the Leaven, and would like to: please email Maggie Wright at [email protected] or call the parish office. Thank you.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church, often abbreviated as ‘CCC’, is a summary of the Catholic faith. It originated with a recommendation made by the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops in 1985. In 1986 Pope John Paul II appointed a Commission of Cardinals and Bishops to develop a compendium of Catholic doctrine. On June 25, 1992 Pope John Paul II officially approved the definitive version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church consisting of 2,865 paragraphs conveying the essential and fundamental content of the Catholic faith and morals in a complete and summary way.

CATHOLIC FACT The Catechism The Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, often referred to as the YOUCAT, is a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in a question and answer format that is intended to be more easily readable format. Did you know that you can read the YOUCAT in a year? You can sign up to have it email to you directly by going to the following link: http://flocknote.com/catechism.

“THE VIRGIN MARY’S LAST HOME ON EARTH”

(No it was not in Jerusalem) By Bill Quatman, President of The American Society of Ephesus, Inc.

Sponsored by the Women of Ascension April 23, 7:00PM

Parish Hall (Brief Reception to Follow)

After persecutions broke out there against the Apostles, including the beheading of St. James, all of them left Jerusalem to begin their missions. St. John, the beloved disciple, made his way to Ephesus in Asia Minor (today Turkey). St. Paul spent three years in Ephesus, and wrote his letters to the “Ephesians” after nearly causing a riot in that city. Did the Apostles leave Mary behind, alone in Jerusalem? St. John tells us that after Christ entrusted Mary to his care at the foot of the Cross, “from that hour, that disciple took Her into his own home.” (John 19:27). The home was discovered in 1891 in Ephesus by Lazarist priests in a fascinating search using the “visions” of a German nun, the stigmatic Blessed Anna Catherine Emmerich, who was beatified in 2004 by Pope John Paul II. The house has been visited by three Popes, including Pope Benedict XVI, who celebrated Mass there in November 2006 and met with Mr. Quatman.

Come hear the story of the house, its amazing discovery and the million Christians and Muslims who make pilgrimages there each year. Our presenter is Bill Quatman, President of the American Society of Ephesus, founded by his grandfather in 1955 to help restore Mary’s home, St. John’s tomb, and other Christian sites in Ephesus, Turkey. You won’t forget this amazing story.

ALL ARE WELCOME - A GREAT FAMILY EVENT!!!


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HOPE-FAITH HOMELESS BREAKFAST April 25, Deliver Food Before 7:30AM

Parish Hall


NEW FAMILY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!!!!!

SERVE AND COOK FOR THE HOMELESS!!! April 22, 4:30PM (Dessert drop off)

FAMILY, CRHP Team, Neighbors, friends…Our Lady of Guadalupe Home, operated by nuns of the Fraternity of Missionaries of the Poor of Jesus Christ, is a safe haven for homeless women. It provides a safe place for them to stay with nutritious meals and offers spiritual counsel to address and help resolve the issues the women guests face. Servers should arrive at Ascension at 5:00pm to pick up desserts in St John's hallway and pick up the meal in the Ascension kitchen (cooked by the Knights previously), so as to arrive at the Guadalupe Home by 5:30pm to warm the food and prep for dinner. Meal is served cafeteria style at 6:30pm. Desserts need to be dropped off by 4:30pm (if you aren't serving dinner). Please go to our website: kcascension.org/Get Involved/Service Opportunities/Our Lady of Guadalupe House or email Jean Hinman at [email protected].

CPR & AED TRAINING Sign Up Now!!!

Beginning May 2, 9:00AM St. Luke Rm.

The training will be held on Saturday, May 2 or June 6 from 9:00am-11:00am, or Monday, May 11, or June 22 from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the St. Luke Rm. Each session is limited to 15 people. Learn to do CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation) and use the AED (Autonomic-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)! To register email Jean Hinman at: [email protected] or from our website: kcascension.org and scroll down to Quick Links.

RESPITE CARE TRAINING May 9, 9:00AM-3:00PM

St. Joseph Health Center Education Room Kansas City, MO.

Respite is a rewarding ministry giving companionship and care to a homebound person; while allowing their caregiver some much needed time away. Men and women are needed to become volunteers. Volunteers serve in their own parish. You must go through training prior to becoming a volunteer. If you are a caregiver or are ill and could use a volunteer, or if you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Mary Ann Woodward at email: [email protected] or 897-3258, or email Jean at [email protected]

BLOOD DRIVE: WE NEED DONORS! Be a “LIFE SAVER”

Reserve the date!!! May 11, 1:00PM-5:30PM

Be a hero and give the gift of LIFE in honor of our mothers! 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. To make an advanced appointment: go to kcascension.org, then quick link at the bottom of the Home Page, or just walk in that day!

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ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Cont’d.)

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY CROWNING MASS Sign Up Today!!! May 10, 10:00AM

Church

If you have a child who is making their First Holy Communion this year, and you would like for them to participate in the

May Crowning Mass, please contact Mary Jon Mauk at [email protected].

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY May 2, Noon

Ascension Parking Lot

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD DRIVE May 2-3

Ascension Parking Lot

The items needed include: jelly, peanut butter, canned fruit, canned peas, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, canned miscellaneous vegetables, cream of chicken or mushroom soup, mac & cheese, hamburger helper. Any questions, call Joe or Johnette Martin at 481-8663 and God Bless!

FACE TO FACE (Family Adoration) May 3, 7:00PM

Church

Join us in our beautiful Sacred Space for an hour of family prayer time with live praise music and worship as well as Eucharistic Adoration and a student-led meditation. This is an all-ages event! Come and go as needed.

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CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Please Respond by June 1

We are looking for parishioners who are interested in providing and/or documenting the history of our parish as we look at “A Year of Celebration – Church of the Ascension’s 25th Anniversary,” and celebrating 25 years as a Parish in 2016! If interested, contact Dawnlee Maurer by Monday, June 1, at [email protected] or by calling the church office at 681-3348.

In conjunction with Church of the Ascension’s 25th Anniversary, a new pictorial directory will soon be published. Portraits for this new directory will be taken this summer from July 28-September 5 so plan now for your family portraits and mark your calendars! More details to come!

SAVE THE DATE GARAGE SALE

June 10-13

Spring is coming and while you clean up and clean out, save all: furniture, clothes, books,

pictures and ALL YOUR TREASURES for the Annual Ascension Garage Sale! The Garage Sale helps to fund the many ministries we serve and ministries beyond our parish. So clean out a corner of the garage and store everything until drop-off in June. Contact Jean in the office with for additional information at: [email protected].

RENEWING THE FAMILY ONE LESSON AT A TIME

Do you want to find ways to pass on the faith and live it in your family? Did you know Ascension Parish has a program for anyone in Kindergarten – 6th Grade? This program is for children who attend public schools, home school and Catholic schools. Our Catholic Faith is the greatest of gifts to pass onto your children that will affect their whole lives long after they have left home.

Family Formation is a truly innovative faith formation program enabling parents to be the primary educators in the Faith. Family Formation revolves around the family. This shared learning experience spills over into the family’s everyday life.

Here is how it works - parents and kids come once a month to the parish to learn, and parents work at home on the next three weeks’ worth of lessons. It’s a program that is truly renewing the family one lesson at a time.

Go to kcascension.org under the School of Religion section to find out more.

MINISTRY OF CARE

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 our Parishioners that live in assisted living. 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 Holy Communion, you love people, and you 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 at: [email protected].

DID YOU KNOW???

Ascension is a very active parish. You must reserve the room you are using in advance of your function. No one should assume they have a room anywhere in the facility unless you have submitted a space reservation form to the office and it has been approved, even if you have been meeting there in the past. Please check with Jan in the office to be sure you have the space reserved. There is also a list of who is using what room under the TV monitor in the Gathering Space.

PLEASE TAKE STEPS TO COME BACK TO THE CHURCH….


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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, Heather Cardin, Tim Cowden, Hunter Cussigh, Chelsea Dalbey, Mike Delaney, Bob and Mary Dinneen, Janet Dodd, Rick Doran, Patricia Dors, Karen Elliott, Joe Esposito, Leona Fladung, Jack Gessler, Robert Gilworth, Scott Graham, Mary Pat Harpenau, Virginia Hermes, Burry Hinman, Barb Hughes, Alice Isom, Amy Johannes, Louise Larson, Trudy Larson, Helen Legleiter, Joe Martin, Jose Martinez, Joe Montgomery, Deloris Moore, Charles Nutt, Tom Oxley, Kay Raab, Phillip Rauen, Marc Rottinghaus, Guadalupe Sauceda, Martha Schofield, Deidre Sechi, George Shore, Ann Smith, Jill Smith, Ana Sosa de Alonzo, Fr. Tom Tank, Jack Thesing, Dave Watson, Pat White. Relatives & Friends of Parishioners: Ruth Adams, Sandy Beer, Bill Bins, Sherry Burge, Cameron Burroughs, Sister Mary Concetta Cardinale, Lucille Carolo, Chris Cross, Tami Cross, Paula Darling, Daphne, Evan Davies, Sister Elaine Delaney, Kim Dunn, Dean Edson, Virginia Engel, Jack Ferguson, Ronald Fortino, Charlie Futhy, Kala Groff, Nancy Greenwood, John Grillos, Grant Haden, Jean Hartnett, Willie Hayne, Andrew Heckey, Carl Hodel, Mary Holke, Carol Ingram, Carmen Juasi, Jim and Tom Kinerk, Stan Klimek, Pam Kopplin, Don Kozlowski, Mary Kurt, Millie Lally, Anne Latora, Mary Ann Leach, Scott Leahy, Mark Lindstrom, Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Jane Mahoney, Joyce Maurer, James McGinnis, Steve McGowan, Buzz Meara, Leslie Morley, Martin Murphy, Annie Murray, Beth Nelson, Michael P., Linda Pearson, Jill Pechacek, Frank Pish, Carol Reilly, Ron Reynolds, Jackie Rogers, Ed Roginski, Cathy Rohr, Jason Ross, Patrick Ruelle, Joan Russo, Dan Rynard, Lucca Sachse, Bill Schaefer, Jamie Scheibach, Robert Schmidt, Kim Scholz, Bonnie Schrick, Elle Schwartz, Caren Smith, Reverie Smith, Claude Snyder, Kay Snyder, Jacob Sprinkle, Joyce Stallbaumer, Francis Sudbeck, Jennifer Tarpin, Greg Trunzo, Monica Vance, Marilyn Vaughn, Michele Vigil, Doug Ward, Michael Ward, 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 Thursday 6:45AM 12:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM Friday 6:45AM 12:00PM Saturday 7:30AM 3:30PM 4:30PM Sunday 8:15AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 11:45AM 5:00PM

April 20 +Joan Pieper by Wayne and Jeanne Parsons +Judith Glynn by Tricia Baldwin April 21 Reconciliation +Agnes Huelsmann by CRHP Team 2 +Amalia Montalvo by Baldwin Family Reconciliation +Alcadia and Luis Santiago by John and Millie Nodar April 22 Marietta Volbrach by Nick and Terri Nicholson +Matthew and Frances Soptick by Family April 23 Jerry and Vicki Snyder by Mike Lessin +Warren Fillenger by Steve & Mary Pat Fruin Weekly Rosary Reconciliation April 24 +Anonymous by Anonymous Laurenzi Family by Stroh Family April 25 Jerry and Vicki Snyder by Mike Lessin Reconciliation +A. O. and Jerry Lynch Fr. Nathan by Mayer Family April 26 Ascension Parishioners Fr. Nathan Weekly Rosary +Mike Vargon, Jr. Fr. Tom by Friday Morning K of C Coffee Club +Marcella McDowell Fr. Alessandro by Robert, Sally Ann and Eric James +Larry Sweeney Fr. Alessandro by John and Carmen Nodar

Unforeseen circumstances may require

a change in the priest schedule.


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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!

Baptisms

WEEKLY PRAYER

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Third Sunday of Easter Fault or Fate?

Peter seems to be pretty tough with his listeners in the first reading. He says they handed Jesus over, denied him before Pilate, asked for a murderer to be released in his place, and put Jesus to death. They must have thought they were doomed. Suddenly, he tells them they were just ignorant. And that God had planned all this long ago. So is he saying Jesus’ death is their fault, or just fate? The answer of course is that it’s everyone’s fault. Our sins are the reason for Jesus’ death. We deny Jesus when we choose to be selfish instead of loving. We hand him over when we tell ourselves we are too busy to take time to pray. We ask for Barabbas to be freed instead of Jesus when we insist on doing things our own way rather than God’s way. We crucify Jesus when we follow the crowd instead of following the Lord. It is only “fate” in the sense that our sins needed to be forgiven and God plan’s for salvation was through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Does that mean our sins cause something in the past to happen? There were sinners long before Jesus’ time and God knew there would be sinners after that. God also planned to forgive anyone who repented their sins. In one sense, Jesus died for those who deserved to be punished for sin, and also for those who would deserve punishment in the future. He rose from the dead to show that God’s forgiveness raises us up from guilt to a new life. Peter wasn’t laying a guilt trip on the listeners. After all, this is good news. God planned all this to show how much he loved us. Our response should be one of joy that we are forgiven because of that love. All we have to do is tell God we are sorry, mean it, and start living our response of love. Sins may be our fault, but Love is our fate.

Prayer Partners Intention Voicemail Number

1 -888-684-6555 Thank you!

Kaylee Joerger and Colby Rieke

Kaleigh Hudson and Salvatore Capra

Banns of Matrimony

Shirley Lafferty, Wife of Charles Lorraine Florence , Aunt of Derrick Hooks Fr. Francis Stewart, Brother of Susie Barr

Tracey Stokes-Finocchiaro, Sister-in-law of Mona Snider Tom Wiedt , Father of Kelly Belk and Erin Litwin

Mary Lou Roche, Mother of Kim Kauth Frank Chandler, Father of Brad

From Death to New Life


April 20 - April 26

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 - 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

Parker David Van Scyoc Wilson Scott McEvoy

Evelyn Hai Au Nguyen Grace Hai Vy Nguyen

Kimberly Bredeman and Stephen Tholl Kayla Hickey and Adam Zebrowski

Stacy Daire and Paul Kemmeter

Together For Life

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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.

Interested in joining the Knights? Call Greg Wuller at 913-484-1026 or David Whitaker at 913-626-2676.

The Knights will be holding a first Degree Initiation on April 27 beginning at 6:30pm. Contact Greg Wuller or David Whitaker for more information.

The Ascension Knights Council currently assists in supporting five Seminarians. We are pleased to announce that Greg Bierbaum, one of the Seminarians we have supported, will be moving to the Priesthood.

Knights Pancake Breakfast (the best deal in town) will be held on Sunday, April 19, from 8:00am until noon. Come check out our new menu items, and remember that we accept credit and debit cards as well as cash and checks. This will be the last breakfast for the school year.

Squire news - Congratulations to the Ascension Circle #5606 for being chosen Circle of the Year for the State of Kansas. This is the second time the Ascension Circle has been so honored, and is a testament to their efforts. Additionally, Mic Giess, the Circle’s Youth Counselor was chosen as the Youth Counselor of the year for the State of Kansas. Congratulations to Mic and the entire Circle for these recognitions.

The Columbian Squires is an organization for Catholic boys between the ages of 11 and 18. For information on joining, contact Mic Giess at [email protected].

UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website www.ascensionkofc.com for activities).

Knights Pancake Breakfast - April 19, from 8:00am until 12:00 noon.

St. Thomas Aquinas will be holding their annual Saints Walk for Life on Saturday, April 27, and the Knights will be providing traffic control to ensure the walkers safety. Contact Joe Kennedy for additional information.

First Degree Initiation - April 27, 6:30pm in the parish hall.

Knights State Convention - May 1-3 in Topeka, KS.

Family Fun Knights at the T-Bones game - Friday, June 5.

Knights Golf Tournament will be held on Sept. 25 at Falcon Ridge Golf Course. Details will be announced soon.


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 the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We participate in a letter writing mentoring program and Mentor for Success through the state prisons. Kids can participate (and adults) by making cards with pictures drawn, Bible verses, messages of hope, etc. using card stock, construction paper, magic markers or colored pencils (no crayons please), and first names only. Visit our website at www.sdpo.org. This is an Ascension Ministry in conjunction with other parishes. All are welcome and needed! Contact Jean in the office for more details. We Recycle Eyeglasses and Sunglasses Save your old eyeglasses and sunglasses to be recycled throughout the world! The donation bin is located behind the bulletin boards in the Gathering Area.

AA AND AL-ANON GROUPS Sundays and Wednesdays

St. John Rm.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon Groups meet on Sundays. AA meets from 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.; and Al Anon meets from 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Both groups meet in the St. John Rm., unless noted different on our calendar. AA has another meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7:00p.m. in the same location. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, please join us at the AA Meeting. Al Anon Meetings are open to anyone who’s life has been affected by a loved one or a friend who is an addict. Further info: Contact Jean in the office 681-3348.

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SCHOOL OF RELIGION Office hours: Monday - Thursday

9:00AM - 4:00PM 681-7683

Vacation Bible School (June 1-5) Sign-ups at kcascension.org.

Summer SOR Program happening June 15-26 is enrolling students 1st, 3rd - 6th grade. Our young parishioners attend from 9:00am to 12:30pm Monday - Friday for two weeks and then attend four (4) enrichment sessions during the year. To find out more about this program or to register please go to kcascension.org.

Volunteers for both Summer SOR and VBS are needed.

Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates who are taking the next step in their life-long faith journey on April 20 and 22 by being confirmed.

Confirmation practice in place of S&L this Sunday: 6:15pm or 7:30pm depending on the day of the candidates’ confirmation.

Confirmation Celebration – S&L will meet two more times after Confirmation. April 26 will be a wonderful celebration, and an introduction to ZOOM – the awesome Youth Ministry at Ascension. We will have food and a great celebration.

PERPETUAL ADORATION

Holy hours needing weekly prayer partners are:

Sunday at 11:00am and 1:00pm Monday 7:00am and 9:00am Thursday at noon and 10:00pm Friday at 3:00pm and 5:00pm 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.

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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.

May Monthly Meeting Our end of the year party will be May 7 at 7:00pm in the lower level of the church. We are planning a Cinco de Mayo theme, and will have a Mexican buffet! Come and celebrate a great year! Look for more information in the weekly email.

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.


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. PS: Anytime your kids help with cooking the meals or desserts and/or shopping for ingredients, or serving the homeless and hungry can be counted as volunteer hours!!!! Contact Jean with any questions, [email protected].

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LIVING STATIONS

The Stations of the Cross are an old tradition that began in the Middle Ages when Christians longed to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, but found this impossible. This Lenten tradition was brought to life on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 when the 6th graders presented their version of the Stations to the Ascension community. The Stations of the Cross help us remember the suffering that Jesus took upon himself for each of us. This reenactment of Christ’s journey reminds us of the last days Jesus spent on earth as a member of the human family, and how much he loves us. This presentation during Holy Week reminds us that we have been saved by the sacrifice of Jesus, and is the perfect way for Ascension to begin the Triduum and our Easter vacation.

EXCHANGE CITY FUN

Fifth graders took their annual trip to Exchange City on February 12, 2015. The field trip is intended to provide young people with a realistic view of what it is like to be an adult with a job. Students prepare for months in advance, and even participate in an interview process to get ready for their big day in the “real world”. They learn about vital terms in economics: supply, demand, opportunity costs, needs, and wants. They also learn the basics of maintaining a checkbook and register. While at Exchange City, students work in businesses, deposit paychecks, and spend money to boost their local economy. Students must work in advance to set up a business plan with advertising and product ideas.

“I learned how to be an adult and work at a job,” fifth grader, Aidan says.

Classmate Lawson agreed, “I learned the virtue of patience when I had to wait in line at the International Bazaar.”

Some students experienced the struggles of working a job.

“I learned it can be hard when you are dealing with a customer,” Hannah says.

All students were able to gain something from the experience and the fifth-grade teachers look forward to another great trip next year.

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LITURGY SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Saturday – April 25 - 4:30PM Greeters: R & G Merlotti Sacristan: L & T(S) Huston Servers: S McGuyer, A Walker, C DeFlorio Ushers: D Moorman, S Chubb, J Cutter, R LoBosco, S Malecki, S Troester, G Wuller Lec/Com: Tracy, Kurovski E.M: L Huston, G Grimaldi, C Rager, W S Happer, C Kisinger, K Koettker, P Lauer, J A Loughran, D Lyle, C & M McGuyer, D Porch, T Redmond, B Reed, M & T Sell, J Spangler Sunday – April 26 - 8:15AM Greeters: Jennison Family Sacristan: T Kershaw, K Rickert Servers: H Schaefer, M Schaefer, S Schaefer Ushers: S Korte, R Denesia, J Rottinghaus, M Goodman, L Henderson, J Walrod, J Belik, B Sand Lec/Com: Bibler, Yorke E.M: T Kershaw, K Rickert, R & T Herting, P Hittle, J Huber, K Huppe, K Jennison, L Jennison, P Highstrom, C Koski, B, J, & M Krebs, K & R Lane, T Long Sunday – April 26 - 10:00AM Greeters: Phillips Family Sacristan: S Fry, J Hogan Servers: R Brennan, C Rickert, A Rickert Ushers: C Winger, J Ekedahl, J Mayerle, T Moloney, T Roberts, P Murphy, T Chudy Lec/Com: Fischbach, Kopp E.M: S Fry, J Hogan, J A Colt, K Hatfield-Baker, E Herman, B Jackson, K Joerger, G Jones, D & L Kelly, R Kahm, J Kennedy, K & P Kramer, K Kuckelman, A & R Lenertz, K McKeag Sunday – April 26 - 11:45AM Greeters: Bruegger Family Sacristan: B Scruggs, B Gregson Servers: D Engel, J Holmes, G Klimek Ushers: G Gilbertson, F Colletti, J Honn, R Howard, P Rupp Lec/Com: Urkevich, Brower E.M: B Scruggs, B Gregson, T Leese, M Lewandowski, B Martinez, B Mason, P Miller, G Pearson, T Radke, C Rephlo, C Spitz Sunday – April 26 - 5:00PM Greeters: T Malnar Sacristan: A Weaver, M Riggs (Sac) Servers: S Smeltzer, S Smeltzer, S Smeltzer Ushers: P Harpenau, L Harpenau, M Curran, T Harpenau, D Avery, B Fruhwirth, A Harpenau, J Solomon, S Kirpatrick, N Kirpatrick Lec/Com: Scheier, Smeltzer E.M: A Weaver, A Gengenbach, S Giess, J Holbrook, C Jansen, B & F Kwapiszeski, W Leon-Ryan, B Manley, S Mowery, M Noack, D Rodriguez, S, A, & S Smeltzer Donuts: 8:15AM – T Mohacsi, A Bowling 10:00AM – J & K Alters, K & M Amundsen Counters: April 27: K Corsini, N Doyle, M Fragale, C Jacobs, S Poros, C Verville(Sub)


CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SPIRITUALITY PROGRAM INVITES YOU TO

A SILENT, EIGHT-DAY, DIRECTED RETREAT

Register by May 1 May 28 - June 6 Griswold, Iowa

Please join us where you can contemplate, reflect and rest in the presence of God. Directors will be Christian Spirituality graduate faculty and graduate students trained in the contemplative evocative approach of spiritual direction. Space is limited. Final date to register is May 1; $550 includes: rooms, meals and daily spiritual direction. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your registration. For more info, contact Colleen Hastings at (402) 280- 2423. "Silence is God's first language.”

GRILL YOUR SEMINARIANS TRIVIA NIGHT

Registration Deadline May 11 May 21, Check-in beginning at 6:15PM St. Michael the Archangel School/Gym

Leawood, KS.

Registration deadline is May 11, but sooner is much better since it can sell out. Check-in begins 6:15pm, set up your table, buy Mulligans (insurance), and socialize. The first round of trivia begins at 7:00pm, and ends at 9:30pm. We recommend registering by table using the Eventbrite.com website. Access it by clicking the picture on our kckvocations.com website. Food: Bring your favorite appetizer/dessert to share at your table and your own beverages. Bring plates, napkins, cups, etc. Cash/Checks: Bring extra with you because there are fun $1.00 games, a 50/50 raffle, and “Mulligans” are sold as insurance for answers you may not be confident you got right. They can be bought for seminarians too. It is cheaper to buy them before the game begins, though they can be bought throughout the evening. Attire: This is casual, but some tables wear matching hats or other themed outfits. Theme: You will need a name for your table, and some table decorations. There is a prize for the best decorated table.

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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 Please go to kcascension.org to see a listing of staff email addresses.

LINEN CARE Mary Jo Doherty 685-8313 LITURGY Russ Engel 469-1918 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 897-3258 SACRISTAN Scott & Nancy Huddlestun 269-6288 SOCIAL CONCERNS John Kratofil 768-8379 ST. LUKES SOUTH EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Marguerite Enlow 897-5623 USHERS Jeff Frederes 681-2195 WEEKLY FAMILY ROSARY Jean Hinman 681-3348 WELCOMING Dawnlee Maurer 681-3348 WOMEN OF ASCENSION Teresa Davis 526-4570 Please go to kcascension.org to see a complete listing of all of our ministries.

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 Mark Thomas 579-4434 HELP FOR PARISHIONERS Jean Hinman 681-3348 HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Jean Hinman 681-3348 ILLNESS & CAREGIVERS Marina Carrizosa-Ramos 416-0355 SUPPORT GROUP Cathy Oxley 681-9982 INTL. MISSIONS Ed Herman 897-0082 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Mark Short 653-6814 LECTORS Jim Baldwin 816-803-4505 LEGION OF MARY Dick Kane 484-7402

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