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

WITNESS, AND SERVE JESUS CHRIST

9510 W. 127th St. • Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 681-3348 • www.kcascension.org • [email protected]

RECONCILIATION Weekdays: 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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.

ROSARY Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday:

8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

MARCH 19, 2017 3rd Sunday of Lent

LIVING MASS MORE FULLY

Liturgy of the Word

“Christ comes to us as food twice, in His Word and in the Eucharist” (Tertullian). This is what the Church has believed for centuries, since the very beginning. In the liturgy of the Word, we don’t read a book to people who are (more or less) listening, but rather, when the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, “the Father, who is in heaven, meets His children with great love and speaks with them.” (Dei Verbum, 21) A real dialogue is happening: God speaks through the First Reading, and the assembly responds with the Psalm; He continues to speak in the Second Reading and the Gospel, and we respond in faith with the Creed, and with the Prayers of the Faithful (or Universal Prayer), lifting up to our Father the needs and people of the world. The readings follow a 3-year cycle. On Sundays, generally, the First reading is from the Old Testament, and the Second reading is from the New Testament. One of the 150 Psalms present in the Bible is interposed between the readings. There is a connection among the Scriptures selected: the First Reading and the Gospel share a common theme (often with the Psalm too), while the Second Reading is a sequential reading, for different Sundays, of that particular Letter or Book of the New Testament. A special emphasis is put on the Gospel, as “the principal witness for the life and teaching” of Jesus (Dei Verbum, 18). Even more: “Christ, present in his own word, proclaims the Gospel” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 29). Confident in this belief, we stand. This is a sign of respect and honor toward Jesus (as you would do, for example, to an important judge or public person, as he enters the room), and expresses our need to be more attentive to Jesus’ very words and deeds, more receptive to His message for us today. For this reason also, before the Gospel is proclaimed, we cross our mind, lips and heart, so that what we hear may be on our mind, announced with our lips, and treasured in our hearts. The homily, then, breaks open the Scriptures. It “is meant to foster a deeper understanding of the word of God, so that it can bear fruit in the lives of” us all (Sacramentum Caritatis, 46), and inspire us to live truly as disciples of Christ, as we go forth, back to our own weekly activities.

Church of the Ascension 3rd Sunday of Lent March 19, 2017

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STEWARDSHIP “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.” John 4:13

Jesus reminds us that material things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives around material possessions we always want more. True Joy and Peace only comes when we follow Jesus; when we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered.” Weekly Offertory: March 12 $ 63,069.59 Monthly Autodebit: February $ 198,220.02 679 Families on Autodebit Fiscal YTD: February, 2017 $4,277,507.51 Registered Families 3,116

ASCENSION THIS WEEK

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, March 19 Len(t)’s Get Personal, Gathering Area, Before All Masses Donuts, Parish Hall, After 8:15AM and 10:00AM Masses Sunday Scripture, St. Luke Rm., 9:15AM Baptisms, Church, 1:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm., 4:00PM

Monday, March 20 Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm., 10:30AM Blood and Bone Marrow Drive, Parish Hall, 1:00PM-6:00PM RCIA Class, St. Matthew Rm., 6:00PM Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym, 8:30PM Tuesday, March 21 Kindergarten Screening, School, 9:00AM or 1:00PM 33 Days to Merciful Love, St. Luke Rm., 9:30AM Holy Conversation Book Club, St. John Rm., 10:45AM Attached to Jesus (A2J), Youth Center, 5:30PM EMHC and Sacristan Training, Church, 6:00PM 33 Days to Merciful Love, St. Luke Rm., 7:00PM Fathers of Saint Joseph, St. Matthew Rm., 8:30PM Wednesday, March 22 Circle of Love, St. Luke Rm., 11:00AM Guadalupe House Dinners, Parish Hall, Deliver Desserts before 4:30PM School of Faith, St. Matthew Rm., 5:30PM Youth Faith Formation (YFF), 5:30PM Zoom-HS Youth, Youth Ctr., 6:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 7:00PM Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym, 8:30PM

Thursday, March 23 Forgiveness Class, St. John Rm., 7:00PM Friday, March 24 Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm., 6:00AM Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, Parish Hall, 5:00PM-7:30PM Stations of the Cross, Church, 7:00PM Saturday, March 25 Men’s Christ Renews His Parish Weekend Hope-Faith Homeless Breakfast, Offsite, 7:30AM Sunday, March 26 Men’s Christ Renews His Parish Weekend Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm., 9:15AM Kids for Christ (K4C), 10:00AM Baptisms, Church, 1:00PM AA Mtg., Conf. Rm., 1:00PM Al Anon Mtg., Conf. Rm., 4:00PM Altaration, School Rm. 103, 4:00PM S&L, Youth Ctr., 6:30PM Year I-Youth Faith Formation (YFF), Parish Hall, 6:30PM

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS March 31 Deadline Envelopes are available in the gathering area. Honor your beloved deceased this Easter. Donation $20.00. The deadline is March 31. Return the envelopes to the parish office or the parish mailbox behind the bulletin boards in the gathering area.


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EMHC/SACRISTAN TRAINING March 21, 6:00PM Church

EMHC/Sacristan Training and Commissioning is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, at 6:00pm. All training is in the church. If it has been longer than three years since your last commissioning you must attend. Contact Craig or Judy Arnold for questions [email protected].

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING March 21, 9:00AM OR 1:00PM School Spring is in the air! Here at Ascension Catholic School, we are looking forward to more than warm weather; we are looking forward to welcoming a new group of kindergarteners for the 2017-18 school year and we want your child to be one of them. Ascension Catholic School offers differentiated learning, so each student is challenged at the level that is right for how he/she learns. We offer specials, enrichment and resources to supplement learning. Ascension Catholic School is accredited by AdvancEd. Our faculty members are qualified professionals committed to knowing their students personally and developing the best in each child as they grow in learning and faith. We welcome you to attend our kindergarten screening on March 21, at 9:00am or 1:00pm. Please call our school office today 913-851-2531 for more information.

FATHERS OF ST. JOSEPH March 21, 8:30PM St. Matthew Rm.

ATTACHED TO JESUS (A2J) (6th & 7th Grade Youth Group) March 21, 5:30PM Youth Ctr.

A2J is Tuesday, March 21, from 5:30-6:30pm in the youth center. Come hang out with our Middle School Coordinator, Ashley Burns, and some super fun students. We will have pizza, games, a message, and a raffle. Hope you can join us! Contact Ashley Burns at [email protected] for more information.

CIRCLE OF LOVE March 22, 11:00AM St. Luke Rm. Circle of Love: Abiding with Christ throughout Your Caregiving Journey. Invite Christ into your caregiving journey this Lent, as you minister (from near or far) to the changing needs of an aging parent or other loved one. We will reflect on Scripture and Church teaching, encounter Christ through prayer, and “bear each other’s burdens” as members of His body, “because apart from [Christ we] can do nothing.” John 15:5.

We will meet each Wednesday from 11:00am-12:30pm from March 8 to April 19 (7 sessions). Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact Jean Hinman in the office at [email protected].

ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)

ZOOM HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH March 22, 6:00PM Youth Ctr.

Zoom (high school youth group) is Wednesday, March 22. This week we continue our series on Conversion. Bring a friend and come check out what we offer! Dinner is served at 6:00pm. Contact Chelsea/Joe for more information at [email protected] or 913-681-7683.


STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND BENEDICTION March 24, 7:00PM Every Friday During Lent Church

GUADALUPE HOUSE DINNERS March 22 Dessert drop off by 4:30PM Servers leaving at 5:00PM Parish Hall

Our Lady of Guadalupe House, operated by the 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 of Columbus). We will arrive at the Guadalupe House by 5:30pm to warm the food and prep for dinner. The meal will be served cafeteria style at 6:30pm. Desserts need to be dropped off by 4:30pm (if you are not serving dinner). We have added some slots for cleaning supplies and things the Sisters need for their guests if you can help in supplying.

Please go to our website kcascension.org and click on “Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign Ups,” on the Home Page to sign up.

NO FAMILY FUN NIGHT Due to a busy weekend, there will be no Family Fun Night on March 24. Please spend time at home with your families and join us the following week on March 31 when we start back up again with The Sound of Music.

HOPE-FAITH HOMELESS BREAKFAST March 25 Deliver Food Before 7:30AM Parish Hall

Our date for cooking and serving breakfast at Hope Faith Ministry is the last Saturday of the month. Servers leave around 7:30am on Saturday. We will be done in about 90 minutes. Food and paper goods providers, drop off your items so the servers can bring down. For more information and to sign up go to: kcascension.org/Get Involved/Service Opportunities/Feed the Hungry/Hope Faith Ministries. For questions, please call Ed at 913-897-0062 or Jean in the office 913-681-3348.

ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)

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ALTARATION HIGH SCHOOL LENT CLASS March 26, 4:00PM School, Rm. 103


CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH RETREAT Sign Up Today! Men’s March 25-26 Women’s April 8-9

Christ Renews His Parish is a spiritual renewal program designed to bring parish members together in Christ and emphasizes continued growth in Catholic life.

• It is put on by fellow parishioners and our parish priests.

• The weekend will include a celebration of the sacraments, prayer, small group interaction and activities, and time to listen to some reflections, shared by members of the retreat team. There will be lots of good food. The men’s retreat is March 25 and 26, and the women’s retreat is April 8 and 9. The sign-up is on the parish website kcascension.org under Spiritual Growth/Adult Faith/Christ Renews His Parish. You may also call Deborah Hayes at 913-402-1110 for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Immigration and Islam: Principles for Discernment What: Come Join us for our next Hot Topics Speaker Series. As Catholics, we know we are expected by the teachings of the Lord to love and offer hospitality to those in need. We are also called by our Lord to protect the innocent. Do these commands create an irresolvable tension when it comes to immigration and Islam? Come hear Dr. Troy Hinkel, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mission for the Holy Family School of Faith, offer principles of discernment for Catholics on

this sensitive yet crucial issue When: Friday, March 31, 5:30pm-6:45pm. Where: St. Matthew Room. Feel free to purchase your fish dinner from the carry-out line and bring it into the room with you! For more information, please contact William O’Leary at: [email protected].

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REMEMBER CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION IN YOUR PLANNED GIVING Church of the Ascension invites you to leave a lasting legacy to the parish. Planned Giving is a means to thoughtfully transfer resources to the next generation and helps the church gather the funds necessary for its mission and ministry. Examples of Planned Giving include: Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trust, Charitable Gift Annuities and Memorial Gifts. If you have questions or you need more information about including Church of the Ascension in your Planned Giving, please contact Dawnlee Maurer at [email protected] or call the church office at 913-681-3348.


UPCOMING EVENTS (Continued)

RESPECT LIFE 40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING 2017 CAMPAIGN “Make a Statement, Ascension!” April 2, 7:00AM-7:00PM Offsite

40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. The goal is to protest abortion through a peaceful, prayerful presence near clinics that perform abortion. The goal is that at least two people are standing witness each hour from 7:00am to 7:00pm. To sign up as an individual, family or group of friends, go to kcascension.org /Quick Links, or contact Jean in the parish office for more information [email protected].

“It must’ve been a candy apple. I can’t believe Adam and Eve would do us in for plain fruit.”

Why he quit going to sports events. A pastor gave these reasons why he stopped attending sports events:

• “Every time I went, they asked me for money. • The people with whom I had to sit didn’t seem very

friendly. • The seats were too hard and not comfortable. • The coach never came over to talk to me. • The referee made a decision with which I could not agree. • I was sitting near some hypocrites who came only to see

what others are wearing. • Some games went overtime, and I was late getting home. • The band played some numbers that I had never heard

before. • The games are scheduled when I want to do other things. • Since I read a book on sports, I feel that I know more than

the coaches anyhow. • I don’t want to take my children because I want them to

choose for themselves what sport they like best.”

(Following was this postscript: “With apologies to those who use the same excuses for not going to church.”)

— via Apple Seeds

RECONCILIATION TIMES, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULES


CALLING ALL LADIES, GUYS OR KIDS, (THINK SERVICE HOURS) AT ASCENSION WHO LIKE TO BAKE The desserts we serve are probably our most popular menu item because of the homemade quality that is put into them.

We are asking all ladies, who like to bake, to prepare (or buy) desserts for the Fish Fry's this year on Fridays: March 24, 31, and April 7. Desserts need to be delivered to the kitchen or entryway before 4:00pm.

Please go to our website kcascension.org and click on “Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign Ups,” on the Home Page to sign up for one week or every week! We need your help and appreciate anything you can do. Any questions: please contact Johnette [email protected] or 913-481-8663 or Jean in the parish office [email protected].

ASCENSION CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL Enroll Now for 2017/2018

Are you looking for a loving, faith-filled environment for your three or four-year old? Ascension Catholic School is excited to share that we will be starting a preschool for the 2017-2018 school year. Enrollment has begun and is open to parishioners and the general public. You may find more specific information on our website https://acseagles.eduk12.net/. Please call the school office at 913-851-2531. We look forward to having you join our Ascension School family as we grow in academics, faith, and community!

SUNDAY, April 9 QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY - WEA 3:00PM

ST. ANN 3:00PM NATIVITY 7:30PM

HOLY THURSDAY, April 13

MORNING PRAYER - 6:45AM MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER - 7:00PM

GOOD FRIDAY, April 14

MORNING PRAYER - 6:45AM STATIONS OF THE CROSS - 11:30AM

TRE ORE - Noon - 2:50PM GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - 3:00PM & 7:00PM

EASTER VIGIL

April 15, 8:00PM

EASTER MASS TIMES

April 16

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

SUNDAY, April 2 - 3:00PM CURE OF ARS

QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY (Overland Park, KS.)

ST. AGNES SACRED HEART (Shawnee) - 7:30PM

MONDAY, April 3 - 7:00PM HOLY CROSS (Also Spanish)

HOLY TRINITY HOLY SPIRIT

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

TUESDAY, April 4 - 7:00PM GOOD SHEPHERD (Also Spanish)

PRINCE OF PEACE ST. JOSEPH

THURSDAY, April 6 - 7:00PM

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION DIVINE MERCY

ST. PAUL (Also Spanish) ST. PIUS X

UPCOMING EVENTS (Cont’d.) / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST An Evening of Scripture, Reflection and Song April 7, 7:00PM Church

For five Lenten Fridays many of you gather in the church and walk the Stations of the Cross. On the sixth Friday, April 7, 7:00pm, you have an opportunity to arrive at the cross and bear witness to His Crucifixion.

As Christ our Savior hung on the cross to die for all mankind, He spoke seven times - to His mother and apostle John, to His executioners, to the penitent thief, and to God, His Father. All are invited to enter more fully into Christ’s redemptive act of love by participating in a very special prayer service centered on Christ’s dying words of hope, despair, forgiveness, and love. The adult and youth choirs, cantors, musicians, priests and congregation all stand spiritually at the foot of the Cross - listening, praying, singing: “Were you there when they crucified our Lord?”

All of us on our Lenten Journey to Easter Resurrection hope to answer “Yes.”

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USHERS NEEDED

We are in dire need for ushers at the 11:45am and 5:00pm Sunday Masses. We are so short staffed, that it is impacting our ability to properly support the Mass. Please contact Jan Montalvo at 913-851-1912 or [email protected] if you can help out.


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Please let us know when your loved one is better! Parishioners: Millie Astuto, Kathleen Baldwin, Janine Bensman, Millie Bock, Jamie Boos, Bill Borst, Hillary Braudis, Jerry Brown, Heather Cardin, Edith Carey, Vince Costello, Hunter Cussigh, Chelsea Dalbey, Mike Delaney, Bryan Dickerson, Toni Dillane, Bob and Mary Dinneen, Rose DiTeresi, Stephanie Dolak, Rick Doran, Joe Esposito, Vinnie Fasone, Maggie Fiddes, Jennifer Fontana, Doug Geck, Jack Gessler, Sharon Gilworth, Scott Graham, Phyllis Grieder Mary Pat Harpenau, Virginia Hermes, Burry Hinman, Barb Hughes, Jeff, David Long, Joann Mader, Dale Marti, Jose Martinez, Jim McAuliffe, Lynne Minelli, Deloris Moore, Dave Moorman, Mary Nail, John O’Donnell, Jeff Palmer, Lisa Palmer, Carmen Porterfield, Anna Punswick, Kay Raab, Dolores Rodriguez, David Rosebrough, Karen Schemmel, Martha Schofield, Deidre Sechi, Mary Shriver, George Shore, Mary, Elisa Smith, Jill Smith, Ana Sosa de Alonzo, Patricia Spinler, Wanda Stepanich, Sheila Strecker, Carol Stump, Fr. Tom Tank, Cindy Taylor, Hilde Virgilio, Collin Warrender, Dave Watson, Griffin Weyforth. Relatives & Friends of Parishioners: Fr. Larry Albertson, Lyla Aldredge, Amy Abbott, Keith Anderson, Alex, Angee, Colleen Barbour, Gaby Beckstrom, Bill Bertch, Richard Bins, Brett Blanchard, Bob Bozek, Marie Brancato, Suezanne Brito, Aaron Brotman, Verona Brown, Gladice Budlong, Cameron Burroughs, Bob Butters, Major Jason Caranta, Brian Cavanaugh, Kayla Chranz, Jerry Christiansen, Herschel Clark, Linea Colwell, Paula Darling, Daphe, Vinnie DeCarlo, Ken Denesia, Sister Frances Dillman, Anne Dykes, Aaron Erickson, Laura Erlich, Catherine Gasser, Gina Gerwick, Betty Godar, Fred Godar, Erik Gregory, Emma Gibbar, Fr. Jim Giglotti, Delores Graves, Carol Ingram, Abel Hayes, Debbie Hayes, Terrance Heeney, Geri Henning, Kristin Hlavacek, Jack, Joe, Ryan Jones, Owen Johnston, Michael Kauffman, Terry Kauffman, Father Tom Kearns, Sean Kelly, Jessica Korte, Fr. Jim Lantsberger, Bill and Jeanine Laughlin, Scott Leahy, John Lichiello, Rebecca Locke, Barbara Lockhart, Father Keith Lunsford, Jack Maher, Todd Martin, Korinne McDonald, Mohan, Ella Moore, Nancy Newman, Pam Nolan, Tammi Nordmeyer, Elaine O'Connor, Darrell Odle, Kevin O’Grady, Don Ohmart, Glenda Palazzolo, Dan Peterson, Jacque Pfeifer-Moffitt, Carol Reilly, Claudia Roche, Carl Roemmele, Cindy Romito, Liz Romme, Dirk Rosner, Lucca Sachse, Louie Sauceda, Joseph Schier, Bert Scholz, Susan Spears, Kristen Spiecker, Joel Sydzyik, Nichole Tucker, Michele Vigil, Michael Ward, Michael Wellinghoff, Helen Wiedle, Mike Wilcox, Eileen Williams, Justin Williams, Bob Wilson, David Wiltgen, Mary Woods.

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WEEKLY PRAYER

NOTE: Please let us know when your loved one is better. Names are removed after six months. Contact Jean with questions or to return name to sick list [email protected].

Unforeseen circumstances may require a change in the priest schedule.

Monday 6:45AM 11:30AM 12:00PM Tuesday 6:15AM 6:45AM 8:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM Wednesday 6:45AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 6:00PM Thursday 6:45AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM Friday 6:45AM 11:30AM 12:00PM Saturday 8:00AM 8:30AM 3:15PM 4:30PM Sunday 8:15AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 11:45AM 5:00PM

March 20 Carey & Tyson Needham by Parents Reconciliation +Adele Jansen by Curran Family March 21 Reconciliation +Joanne Graff by Peggy Manning +Patti Batchelder by Keith & Molly Johnson Reconciliation +Jim Carey March 22 +Michelle Edwards by MAM Reconciliation +Lillian Estades Perez by Anthony Gengenbach & Lisa Ragan & Kids Reconciliation March 23 +Gerard DeRee by Hornung Family Reconciliation +Christine Ross by Maureen & Tom Billam Weekly Rosary Reconciliation March 24 +Joseph Pollom by Bergman Family Reconciliation +Blaine Billinger by Family March 25 Weekly Rosary +Bernadette Pater, +David Stobie, +Robert LaMachia, +Suzi Masterson +Keith Kwapiszeski by Bereavement Ministry Reconciliation Ascension Parishioners Fr. Alessandro March 26 +Lenny Lausten Fr. Regie by Sandy Cannon Weekly Rosary +Rose Yakshaw Fr. Tom by St. Joseph Choir +Patsy O’Hagen Fr. Tom by Dorie & Michael Fragale +Joseph Mancina Fr. Alessandro by Linda Smith


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March 20 - 26

Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 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: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 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, 34-8]

Contact Jean in the office [email protected] to add your loved ones names to the active duty prayer list.

Third Sunday of Lent One Small Step

This story in John's Gospel is one of the three longest Gospel readings next to the Passion stories. They are always read on the Sundays of Lent when those preparing for baptism celebrate the scrutinies. They are meant not only for catechumens, but also for all of us who are growing in faith. In today's Gospel, we see the Samaritan woman coming to faith. The steps she takes are our steps, too. Though she needs Jesus' help, he approaches her first. In asking her for a drink, he is really thirsting for her faith. He invites us to make the journey of faith long before we start by putting us into a faithful family, giving us a curious heart that seeks the truth, sending us a friend or spouse whose example draws us to the Lord. The next step is acknowledging our need and our sinfulness. The woman does this when she asks for living water and faces her behavior in having five husbands. Admitting our need for God, and especially for God's forgiveness, opens us to God's saving grace. Another step is drawing closer to God in prayer. That explains the odd question about worshiping on a mountain. Jesus tells the woman, and us, that the best worship is honest and from the Spirit. That is more important than when or where we pray. God hears the prayers of a small congregation in a rural chapel just as well those of a thousand people in a large cathedral. When we begin to share our faith with others, we take the step of living our faith. We make a difference in someone else's life and they begin to experience Jesus presence. Like the woman who told her neighbors about Jesus, we find that the people we have touched begin to find the Lord on their own. Our catechumens are taking these steps now, thanks to those who have helped them experience Jesus' invitation to faith.

WEEKLY PRAYER

Marge Schnieders, Mother of Daniel Ann O'Leary, Mother of William

Robert Hall, Father of Cindy Odom Bob Vohs , Uncle of John & Debbie Engel

Lola Enlow, Mother of Keith Marilyn Reinhardt , Mother of Jay Joe Krizman, Husband of Darlene

From Death to New Life

Prayer Partners Intention

Voicemail Number 1 -888-684-6555

Thank you!

Please pray for our active duty service members:

Major Jason Caranta; Lt. Jake Morin, USAF; LCDR T.J. Dierks, USN; Larry Homan; 1st Lt. Stephen Cuff, Army Airborne; Lance Corporal Luke Talken, USMC; Lance Corporal Jonathan Scavuzzo, USMC.


Ava Henley Cree Owen William Harper

Ava Boyd Nicholas David Philip Kirk

Baptisms

Elizabeth Sheffer and Stephen Hinkle

Together for Life

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? Contact Bill Fredrickson at [email protected] or 913-909-4492. Our next First Degree Ceremony is Monday, March 27, at 6:00pm in the Knights’ Room.

The Knight’s world famous Lenten Fish Fry is Friday, March 24, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. The cost is $9.50 for adults, $5.00 for kids ages 5-11, and free to kids 4 and under. We accept cash, checks, credit and debit cards. The menu includes: baked tilapia, deep fried cod and catfish, oven baked red potatoes, green beans, Mac ‘n Cheese, pizza, drinks and desserts. Carry out service is available. Volunteers, please sign-up on the Knights website www.ascensionkofc.com or contact Frank Colletti at [email protected] or call 913-406-2995.

Calling all Knights Wives and Knights who like to bake!! The desserts we serve are (and I hate to say it) probably our most popular menu item because of the preparation effort that is put into them by all of you. This year we are fortunate, again, that Johnette Martin and Kay Korte will serve as the coordinators for desserts. We are asking all wives, Knights who like to bake, and especially the officers’ wives to prepare (or buy) desserts for the Fish Fry's this year on Fridays: March 24, 31, and April 7. If you are interested in doing so, please contact Johnette Martin at: [email protected] or 913-481-8663. We need your help and appreciate anything you can do.

Our Council is offering scholarships to the children and grandchildren of active members in good standing who are attending an area Catholic High School as a freshman during the 2017-2018 school year or entering college as a freshman during the 2017-2018 school year or members in good standing of our Council pursuing an undergraduate degree full time during 2017-2018. Go to our website at ascensionkofc or contact Kit Bergman at: [email protected] for an application. The deadline to submit your application is April 1. Knight Choir - Contact Dan Tira at [email protected] or 913-451-2341 if you are interested in joining. All upcoming Knight’s activities and sign-up sheets are on our website, www.ascensionkofc.com. Contact Kit Bergman at 913-522-0911 or [email protected] if you are experiencing trouble accessing the sight or signing up to help for any of our events.

UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website www.ascensionkofc.com for activities) Knights Mass each Friday morning 6:45am Lenten Fish Fry - Friday, March 24, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm in the parish hall. First Degree Ceremony - Monday, March 27, at 6:00pm in the Knights’ Room. Council Meeting - Monday, March 27, at 7:00pm in the parish hall. Scholarship applications are due by April 1.

MINISTRY OF CARE CarePortal is helping local churches meet local needs they never knew about, while fostering cross-congregational cooperation and building new relationships based on goodwill and increased understanding. They send out an email, with the needs of the family explained, and we can help by clicking on the email. For monetary requests, Social Concerns will provide the money. I will be emailing out the requests that I think we can help with, (for example some material requests, like beds, baby items, kitchen table, washer and dryer so far). I will be emailing different active ministries. If you have any household items and are in no hurry to get them out of your house, let me know. If you can help with transporting things to the needy families, I would love to have your name! Contact Jean in the office if you want to help or for more information at 913-681-3348 or [email protected].

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, or if you have any questions, please contact Meghan McEvoy at [email protected] or 913-475-1026.

Upcoming Activities: March 22 - Mom’s Night Out at 7:00pm at Coach’s. March 31 - Children’s outing at noon at Blackbob Park. April 6 - Monthly meeting at 7:00pm in the parish hall.

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DID YOU KNOW?

We love to see families in church, however, we know that little ones occasionally have bad days. Ascension has a nursery available during 8:15am and 10:00am Masses for walking-age children free of charge. Also, there is a cry room located in the back of the Church.

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YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Sunday, March 19 No K4C No Year I No Year II (S&L) Wednesday, March 22 Traditional Youth Faith Formation at 5:30pm. Next Sunday - March 26 - Year I parents and their daughter/son are to meet in the parish hall at 6:30pm. Registrations for Summer Session Faith Formation 2017 will begin Sunday, March 26. Sign-up will be on the

website.

Vacation Bible School sign-ups for volunteers and participants begins April 1. Sign-up on the website (participants and volunteers).

COMMUNITY NEWS

MINISTRY NEWS (Continued)

SCHOOL


PERPETUAL ADORATION

Is Jesus calling you to spend more time with Him this Lent? The Adoration Chapel is open 24/7! These Holy Hours need partners: Sunday noon and 4:00pm Tuesday 1:00am, 2:00am and 11:00pm Saturday 5:00am, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm and 10:00pm

Please contact Debbie Engel at [email protected] or 913-485-8918 for more information. If you can assist weekly at one of the these Holy Hours, or any other hour.

Also, please go to our website kcascension.org and go to “Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign Ups,” on the Home Page to substitute for an hour.

“Take A Look Tuesdays”

Join an Ascension Catholic School Administrator or staff member after any Tuesday All School Mass for an Informational Tour of our remarkable school.

Please call the school’s office to set up your tour now!

913-851-2531

THE LETTERS March 30, 7:00PM St. Thomas Aquinas High School Theatre Olathe, KS.

Join us for our 2017 kick-off event, a private showing of The Letters, a documentary on the life and service of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Please RSVP to: [email protected].

Are you a young professional or have a young family who is looking to give back? Compass was created to make philanthropy easy and accessible! We gather once a month for a short, family-friendly service opportunity in partnership with the programs at Catholic Charities. We can all give back through acts of compassion. If you have a couple of hours a month to spare, we would love to have you join us! A kind heart can go a long way.

To learn more and to view our 2017 event calendar, visit our website at www.catholiccharitiesks.org/compass or e-mail us at [email protected].

ABUNDANT LOVE: WOMEN’S RETREAT April 28-30 Prairie Star Ranch, Williamsburg, KS.

Abundant Love: Women’s Retreat at Camp Tekakwitha (April 28-30, ages 21+). You will find speakers that inspire you, sacraments that draw you to the heart of Christ, and fellowship with other women. This retreat offers large group and break out sessions, individual reflection, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, free time, friendship, laughter, and joy! More information and registration details can be found at www.camptekakwithawomensretreat.com.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND April 28-30

It’s spring training time. Play ball with your spouse and sign up to hit a home run at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend in Kansas City is April 28-30. For more information or to apply, please visit our website: www.wwme4youandme.org or call Tony & Barb Zimmerman, 816-741-4066 or email [email protected]

JOB OPENING St. Paul’s Church, Olathe, KS.

St. Paul’s Church in Olathe is looking to fill a part-time Accounting Clerk position. Performs the day-to-day financial processes for the parish and school including timely general ledger management and reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and record keeping. Approximately 20 hours/week. Please contact Gladys Maldonado 913-764-0323 or email at [email protected] if you are interested.

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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 Regie Saldanha 913-681-3348, x138 [email protected]

Parochial Vicar ................................ Reverend Alessandro Borraccia 913-681-3348, x147 [email protected]

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

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

Ministry of Care .............................. Jean Hinman 913-681-3348, x131 [email protected]

Parish Life ....................................... Dawnlee Maurer 913-681-3348, x134 [email protected]

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

Adult Faith & Baptisms .................. Denise Greene 913-681-3348, x142 [email protected]

Social Media & Family Life ............ 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 .................................. Andrew Legler 913-851-2531, x106 [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 O’Leary 913-681-7683, x105 [email protected]

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

YOUTH MINISTRY

8th Grade & High School ............... Joe Passantino 913-681-7683, x115 [email protected]

8th Grade & High School ............... Chelsea Pratt 913-681-7683, x104 [email protected]

A2J, 6th & 7th Grade ..................... Ashley Burns 913-681-7683 [email protected]

COUNCIL CHAIRS

Parish Pastoral ................................ Lori Stevens [email protected]

Finance ............................................. John Kmetz [email protected]

School Advisory ............................... Shannon Gomez [email protected]

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Corporal Works of Mercy Support Ministries Social Concerns Parish Outreach

Liturgical Ministries Perpetual Adoration

Sacramental Celebrations Vocation Promotion

Stewardship Volunteers

Special Appeals Mardi Gras Dinner Auction

Various Parish Organizations

Adult Faith Formation Family Life

Youth Ministry Youth Faith Formation

Parish School

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Budget Building/Grounds

Maintenance

Construction Reports/Payments/Records/

Endowment

Support Services Human Resources Clerical Support

Census/Database Scheduling

Communications

PARISH CONTACTS

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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