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ASCENSION
P ARISH M ISSION S TATEMENT : W E J OYFULLY P ROCLAIM ,
C ELEBRATE , W ITNESS , AND S ERVE J ESUS C HRIST
(913) 681-3348
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9510 W. 127th St. • Overland Park, KS 66213
www.kcascension.org
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ascensionchurch@kcascension.org
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
11:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday-Friday:
6:45 a.m., 12:00 noon
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
RECONCILIATION
Tuesday: 6:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 3:30 p.m.
ANOINTING
OF THE SICK
1st Thursday of the Month:
6:30 p.m.
ROSARY
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday: 6:20 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
BAPTISMS
For information and scheduling
please contact the parish office
or view the website.
MARRIAGE
Couples should contact one of
the parish priests at least six
months prior to the wedding
date.
Annulments: Contact Fr. Tom
or Fr. Nathan.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
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Church of the Ascension
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
ASCENSION THIS WEEK
STEWARDSHIP
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
My Gift of Treasure
Sunday, December 27
Baby Bottle Boomerang, Gathering Area, All Day
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm., 9:15AM
Baptisms, Church, 1:00PM
AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM
Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm., 4:00PM
Financial Update
“See what love the Father has given us, that we
should be called children of God; and so we are.”
(1 John 3:1)
Monday, December 28
Ladies Bridge, St. Luke Rm., 12:30PM
Men’s Basketball, Age 21+, Gym, 8:30PM
During this season of giving, let us remember the most
important gift we have received - being children of God,
as God’s children it’s important that we express our love
for others as well. Tell your spouse, children and other
family members and friends that you love them
frequently.
Tuesday, December 29
No events scheduled.
Wednesday, December 30
Zoom, Offsite, 6:30PM
AA Mtg., St. John Rm.,7:00PM
Men’s Basketball, Age 21+, Gym, 8:30PM
Weekly Offertory:
Dec. 19-20
To be reported in Jan. 3, 2016 bulletin
Thursday, December 31
Parish office closed.
Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm. 12:45PM
Monthly Autodebit: November
617 Families on Autodebit
$176,362.69
Fiscal YTD: November, 2015
$2,377,941.66
Registered Families
Friday, January 1
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Parish office closed.
2,947
BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG
December 26 - January 4
Gathering Area
Saturday, January 2
Baby Bottle Boomerang, Gathering Area, All Day
Public Square Rosary, Parking Lot, Noon
Catholic Charities Food Drive, Parking Lot, Before 4:30PM Mass
The Baby Bottle Boomerang Program is designed to raise
needed funds for the Advice and Aid Pregnancy Clinic to
operate its life-affirming services. The clinic provides
services at no cost to women and families dealing with an
unplanned pregnancy, especially those who have pressures
to abort their child. Bottle pick up from the Gathering
Space December 26 through January 4. The bottles with
your donation inside need to be returned after Masses the
weekend of January 10.
PLEASE use this as an
educational opportunity for your family to discuss in your
homes, how this helps women and helps save babies!
Please contact Jean Hinman in the office with questions at
jhinman@kcascension.org.
Sunday, January 3
Baby Bottle Boomerang, Gathering Area, All Day
Catholic Charities Food Drive, Parking Lot, Before All Masses
Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm., 9:15AM
Baptisms, Church, 1:00PM
AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM
Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm., 4:00PM
SOR Year 1 Catechist In-Service, Media Center, 6:15PM
Face-to-Face, Church, 7:00PM
WE APPRECIATE
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
ZOOM
December 30, 6:30PM
Offsite
Thank you for all of your continued contributions to
Church of the Ascension. All 2015 contributions must be
received in the offertory collection or parish office by
January 4. Any checks received after that date will be
recorded as 2016 contributions.
All high schoolers are invited to attend the "One Thing
Remains" event sponsored by the Archdiocese of KCK on
Wednesday, December 30. For more information, go to
www.kcascension.org/youth or contact Joe Passantino in
the youth office at findithere@gmail.com or 913-681-7683.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The parish office will be closed from December 31-January
1, 2016.
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BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, December 31 - Vigil 4:30PM
Friday, January 1 - 8:15AM, 10:00AM and 11:45AM
Thanks to all who so generously assisted with our Christmas Liturgies and
other celebrations.
You so beautifully enhance our parish celebrations
throughout the year, but especially during this Christmas season. Our parish
is alive and vital because of your dedication and generosity and that of so
many others. Thanks for enhancing our liturgies and our parish life this
Christmas!
Father Tom and Your Fellow Parishioners
Christmas is made so special through the kindness and thoughtfulness of so
many people. Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful cards, delicious
treats and special gifts. We are truly grateful for your kindness, but
especially for you and the privilege we have of being here with you in our
parish. God’s blessings throughout the New Year!
Father Tom, Father Nathan and Father Alessandro
Church of the Ascension
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Cont’d.)
ARTS & ENVIRONMENT
January 9, 9:30AM
Gathering Area
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY
January 2, Noon
Parking Lot
It is time to mark your calendars to take down Christmas
decorations. Thank you for all your help in preparing the
Church for our Christmas Season. Please call Sarah
Devore at 913-851-9406 with any questions.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD DRIVE
January 2-3, Before All Masses
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!
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Beginning January 10, 9:15AM
Conference Rm.
Come join us! The 2016 Sunday Bible Study begins on
Sunday, January 10, from 9:15am to 10:45am in the
Conference Room. We will study Michael Gorman's book,
Reading Paul, a book suggested by Father Tom. Each
attendee is to purchase their book. Join us, as we seek to
know, love and serve the Lord more fully through His
sacred word. A great way to start the new year. For
questions please call Paul O'Connell at 913-888-2130.
ST. MARY’S FOOD KITCHEN
Pans Available - January 2-3
January 8 Drop-off by 8:30AM
Parish Hall
Ascension will be serving lunch at the food kitchen on
Friday, January 8. Please leave your donation of either
fried chicken or garden salad in the lower level of the
church. Fried chicken should be fully cooked and salad
prepared without dressing. Pans will be available in the
gathering area the weekend of January 2-3. Food should
be delivered no later than 8:30am in the morning of Friday,
January 8. For questions, please contact Dee Winters at
681-6112.
FATHER TOM
DEMONSTRATION MASS
January 11, 7:00PM
Church
Come join Father Tom in the Church for a Demonstration
Mass. Father will walk through each portion of the Mass
and explain where the tradition comes from and why we do
it. This is not a full Mass, as there will not be a consecration
of the Eucharist, rather, it is an instructional Mass. Come
find out more about our rich tradition of the Mass!
FACE TO FACE
January 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.
SANCTITY OF LIFE SUNDAY
ROE VS. WADE PROCESSION
January 17, 10:00AM and 5:00PM Masses
Church
January 22, 2016 will mark the 43rd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade which made abortion legal and has since resulted in the deaths
of more than 50 million unborn children in our country alone. Each year the Respect Life Ministry organizes a procession
during Masses on Sanctity of Life Sunday. We are in need of many young helpers to represent each year of life since Roe vs.
Wade. We especially need teens and those in their 20’s. If you or any of your children are able to participate in one of the
Masses, please see the sign up on our parish website, go to “Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign Ups” to sign up.
Roses for Life: Small paper roses will be available for parishioners after all Masses the weekend of January 16-17, with a
request to all registered voters to fill out the paper that is attached to these roses. The roses are brought to our state legislators
during the March for Life on January 22 to show our support for LIFE and ask that they vote pro-life. This is a very visible sign
for our legislators to help show we stand for LIFE!
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
YEAR OF MERCY
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December 27, 2015
Church of the Ascension
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
YEAR-END GIVING
With the Advent season upon us and the start of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, it is an ideal time to give thanks for the many
wonderful blessings received and to consider an additional gift to our parish community.
Five Simple “Gift” and Year-End Tax Strategies:
1. Gift of Appreciated Stock - The last few years have seen impressive gains in equity markets. Gifts of stocks, bonds and mutual
funds can be made to our parish or any Catholic entity on a tax favored basis.
2. Donor Advised Fund (DAF) - Was this a particularly good year financially or did the sale of a business, or an inherited IRA bump
you into a higher tax bracket? Consider starting a family giving account (DAF) at the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas
(CFNEK). Lock in your deduction this year and spread your giving to our parish and multiple charities for years to come. Using
appreciated stock to fund your DAF can maximize tax savings. The minimum to start your family's new DAF is $5,000.
3. Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) - Increase your lifetime income while making a gift to our parish. A CGA through the CFNEK
gives you and/or your spouse income for life, and your gift helps our parish today. Turn under-performing CDs, cash or low
dividend stock into reliable, tax-favored, lifetime income.
4. Life Insurance - Do you have a paid up policy or a policy with a cash value that you no longer need. Consider giving unneeded
policies to our parish to help build God's everlasting kingdom during your lifetime.
5. Year-end giving ideas - Jesus reminds us to "render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" but there is no
obligation to pay more taxes than required by law. Take advantage of tax strategies available to you to keep money in your
pocket and to help the charitable causes you care about the most.
Contact Dawnlee Maurer in the parish office 913-681-3348 for more information on year-end giving as well as planned giving.
MARDI GRAS
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
WEEKLY PRAYER
NOTE:
Please be sure to let us know when your
loved one is better. Email Jean Hinman at:
jhinman@kcascension.org or call the
Parish Office 913-681-3348. Thank you.
Monday
6:45AM
12:00PM
December 28
+Frank Chandler by Colonial Friends
+Elaine Holland
Tuesday
6:15AM
6:45AM
11:30AM
12:00PM
December 29
Reconciliation
+Evelyn Foley by Mary Ann Caffrey
Reconciliation
+Dorothy & Eldon Monty
by John & Kathleen Hlavacek
Please let us know when your loved one is better!
Parishioners:
Kathleen Baldwin, Suzie Barr, Joannie Basler, Janine
Bensman, Emily Bono, Jamie Boos, Bill Borst, Jerry Blume,
Heather Cardin, Jim Carey, Sun Hwa Colletti, Vince Costello,
Hunter Cussigh, Chelsea Dalbey, Mike Delaney, Gary
Denning, Bob and Mary Dinneen, Janet Dodd, Daniel Doherty,
Rick Doran, Patricia Dors, Karen Elliott, Joe Esposito, Vinnie
Fasone, Leona Fladung, Jennifer Fontana, Jack Gessler,
George Gilbertson, Robert Gilworth, Scott Graham, Marsha
Hatfield-Baker, Mary Pat Harpenau, Virginia Hermes, Burry
Hinman, Lois Hochstatter, Barb Hughes, Alice Isom, Wade
Johnson, Helen Klimas, Trudy Larson, Marlene Maher, Bob
Martinez, Jose Martinez, Lynne Minelli, Joe Montgomery,
Mary Nail, Charles Nutt, Tom Oxley, Jeff Palmer, Lisa
Palmer, Allison Policky, Kay Raab, Chandra Reynolds, Joyce
Santinllan, Sarah Schaefer, Martha Schofield, Rosalie
Schreiber, Deidre Sechi, Peggy Sharp, George Shore, Ana
Sosa de Alonzo, Fr. Tom Tank, Dave Watson, Jack Weiss.
Relatives & Friends of Parishioners:
Rick Alvarez, Warren Allred, Vincent Ambrosechia, Irvin
Arens, Sandy Bagni, Colleen Barbour, Salvadore BenavidezQuirarte, Bill Bins, Rania Bouzahzah, Connor Boden, Becky
Bove, Marla Bowers, Sandy Bugni, Cameron Burroughs, Tami
Cross, Ryder Curcuru, Paula Darling, Daphe, Jim Davis,
Marjorie Dempsey, Nolan Dombrowski, Joann Eaken, Daniel
Ellis, Vinnie Fasone, Mike Fultz, Martha Gazley, Brandi
Girtman, Frank Goode, Frederico Guillen, Delores Graves,
Ann Gress, Trevor Gundlach, Bill Hamilton, Mary Ann
Halsey, David Hartig, Billy Heim, Wayne Jenicke, Claudia
Roche, Kay, Bill Kehoe, Steve Kreiter, Ann Latora, Dean
Leach, Diane Lechy, John Lichiello, Rhyan Loos, Stanley
Malnar, Dale Marti, Debbie McGuffey, Tom McIntyre, John
McKenzie, Nancy McQueeny, Mary Miller, Susan Miller,
Chloe & Wyatt Milstein, Jim Murray, Eric Myers, Melinda
Nedbelek, Sally Nixon, Coleen Oberle, Kevin O’Grady,
Geraldine Ortmeier, Bridgann and Fred Overman, Ruth
Plymire, Ian and Darrin Porch, Bob Potter, Julianna Quickel,
Barbara Ramsey, Carol Reilly, George Rider, Lydia Rose
Riggs, Patrick Ruelle, Lucca Sachse, Jon Sander, Julie
Schlegel, Kristin Gunter Schwartz, Michael Schwarz, Sylvia
Sims, Marie Vandelac, Matt Visi, Joan Weis, Michael
Wellinghoff, Eileen Werner, Rob Wilkins, David Wiltgen,
Steve Williams, Shirley Wood, Karen Zegunis.
Wednesday December 30
6:45AM
+Richard & Olive Drew by Dedra Bautts
12:00PM +Mike Walker by Tricia Leese
Thursday
6:45AM
12:00PM
4:30PM
December 31
+Patty Keller by Mike & JoAnn Loughran
+James Sullivan by Shirley & Bob Chenoweth
+Tim Vierthaler by Pat & Dottie Healy
Friday
8:15AM
10:00AM
11:45AM
January 1
+Tony Ringus by Bubbles & Jerry King
+Todd McGinnis by Jim Farrell
+Iole Bonaminio & Dolores Nothnick
by Giulia Bonaminio & Warren Nothnick
and Family
Saturday
8:00AM
8:30AM
3:30PM
4:30PM
January 2
Weekly Rosary
+Dan Kane by Family
Reconciliation
Ascension Parishioners
Sunday
8:15AM
9:30AM
10:00AM
11:45AM
5:00PM
Fr. Alessandro
January 3
+Bessie Letourneau by
Fr. Alessandro
Kwapiszeski, Gress & Hinman
Families
Weekly Rosary
+Frank Chandler
Fr. Nathan
by Snider Family
+Tom Wiedt by Margaret Havens Fr. Nathan
+Graham Vance
Fr. Tom
by Bill & Carol Koski
Unforeseen circumstances may require
a change in the priest schedule.
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
WEEKLY PRAYER
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
We Are Family
Baptisms
On the feast of the Holy Family, it is tempting to compare
our own families to the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
If your parish used the year A readings that were
traditionally used for this feast, the second reading from
Colossians has much practical advice for our families.
However, while living as a family today is challenging
enough, the Gospel for year C reaches a lot farther.
Luke’s narrative of the twelve year old Jesus in the temple
is not a warning for parents to watch their children closely
while travelling. The story looks forward to the time Jesus
would be “lost” in the tomb after his crucifixion. Just as his
parents found him on the third day, so Jesus would rise
from the dead on the third day. And Jesus’ remark, “I must
be in my Father’s house” (Lk 2:49) gives us a hint at who
is Jesus’ family.
Luke was well aware that the Temple was considered
God’s dwelling place. So to call it his Father’s house
showed that Jesus was the Son of God. Keep that in mind
as you look at the second reading from the First Letter of
John: “we may be called children of God.” (1 Jn 3:1) Like
Jesus, we call God our father, and like Jesus, we are part of
a larger family than the one we live with. That family of all
God’s children is the one we are called to serve.
But remember Jesus was 12 in this part of the gospel. So
his duty to God included being obedient to his parents. We
too have a tension between obedience to our parents and
following God’s call, a tension between taking care of our
children and giving time to God’s children in the church
and the community. At election time we have the tension
of voting for candidates who will keep our family safe, or
for those that help the poor or the aged. Just remember that,
while we have a warm, cozy picture of the Holy Family,
Jesus’ ultimate duty was to give his life for all, especially
sinners. Let us ask God to help us appreciate what our
family obligations really are.
Kaitlyn Schellenberg
Ashton Michael Buyle
Lillian Margaret Fitzgibbons
Lochlan Clarence Unger
Banns of Matrimony
Kerry Noack and Nick Feczko
From Death to New Life
Michelle Rudd, Daughter of Robbie Bodem
Clyde Ruble, Father of Stephanie Supica
December 28 - January 3
Prayer Partners Intention
Voicemail Number
1 -888-684-6555
Thank you!
Monday:
1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8;
Mt 2:13-18
Tuesday:
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Thursday:
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Friday:
Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Saturday:
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
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!
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CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS
John & Pauline Antonelli
Robert M. Clark
Nicolo, Melania & Mary Antonelli
Francis Corona
Owen & Maxine Ashby
Katie Creal
Margaret & Swede Backstrom
Christopher Daley
Peggy Beeson
Scott Daley
Joe & Marge Belek
William Daley
Adela Benavidez
Louis & Ann Dercher
Ken Bergeron
George DeRose
Pat Bins
James DeRose
John Blazek
Lucille DeRose
John Boehm
Donald F. Devore
Christa Hein Boone
Bob Dondlinger
John & Celina Bourquin
Francis & Mary Donnelly
Arthur B. & Margaret Ann Brenner
Emmanuelle Donzelli
Robert A. & Mary Ann Brenner
Maria Donzelli
John & Doris Broden
Members of the
Doran & Prior Families
W.J. & Rosetta Burns
Bill Dougherty
Catherine Caldwell
Jerry Dreibelbis
Sam & Pauline Carey
Richard & Olive Drew
Joseph T. Carnelia, Sr.
Frank J. Essner
Al & Jeanne Carver
Meghan Fischer
Robert Janes Chanslor
Mary & Joseph Fofonka
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CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS
John & Terry Ford
Members of the
Kneib & Schillermann Families
Harry Franken
Andrew J. & Susan Kuzila
Kae & Jim Fredrickson
Raymond R. Kuzila
Leo & Gertrude Frommelt
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Geiger
Members of the
Kelly & Lampe Families
Mr. & Mrs. James Gillespie
Ed & Anne Lankas
Marianne Halliday
Mike Larson & Deol
Wayland Harvey
Joe & Lu Lepianka
Vern Healy
Joe & Millie Lierz
Ferrell J. Heeter
Fay & Belle Jane Martin
Terrence Henry
James Maupin
Ray & Rita Herting
Members of the
Maurer & Weber Families
Members of the
Higley & Huber Families
William & Mary McCarty
Ruth & Frank Holbach
Andy McCullagh
E.G. & Magdaline Hopfinger
Jeanne McDonald
Barbara Howard
Mac McFarland
Damion Hunt
Leonard McKinzie
Ray Jansen
Jim Meyer
Arthur L. Jeannet, Jr.
Richard Mika
Gretchen Keller
Marcelina Amalia Montalvo
Kenneth Kelly, Sr.
Bill Nachbar
Ed & Bernadine Kerstiens
Garry Naparstek
Members of the
Kerwin & Porch Families
Long Nguyen
Sam Nguyen
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CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS
Paul Noonan
Jeff Stoven
Elaine Watson O’Connor
The Strantz Family
Crystal & Andrew Pawlowski
Richard & Mary Sutton
Sandy Peneton
Florence Tank
Opal & John Pfitzner
Mr. & Mrs. HC Teegarden
Daniel Wm. Pope
Gerald R. Timp
Ralph & Jacqueline Prince
Bob Veazey
Joanie Raab
Mark, Ralph & Marietta Vollbracht
Louis C. Raab
Members of the
Vosters & Drahus Families
Louis “Mike” Raab
William Walters
Jeanine, Michel, Horst & Anna Rampelt
Bill Weems
Douglas Roback
Bill Wellinghoff
Members of the
Rottinghaus & Wietharn Families
Tom Wiedt
Anne Russell
Mary Alice Willman
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Scheiber
George & Maryjo Winger
Thomas B. Schukai
Art Winters
Leo Scott
Mr. & Mrs.Wilfred Woydziak
Members of the
Severino, Kritzer & Harper Families
William & Nora Yeado
Jack Sharp
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS
Jennifer Sieben
Thank you for the donations and remembrance of
your family members during this Christmas
Season.
These Christmas Memorials were
remembered during the Mass intentions at all
Christmas Masses.
Second Lieutenant Justin Sisson
Michelle Smith
John & Gloria Stevenson
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS
55+ FELLOWSHIP
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
55+ Fellowship will be meeting on January 14 in the St.
Matthew Room after the noon Mass. Sign up in the office
by January 8, so we know how many to plan
for. Following the potluck luncheon Father Alessandro
will talk on “How to Pray.” A great way to get your Year
of Mercy started!
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s Fraternal
organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over.
See the Knights’ website www.ascensionkofc.com for
more information.
MINISTRY OF CARE
Villa St. Francis Bingo will be Thursday, January 14, 2016,
at 7:00pm. Sign up on the Knight’s website. Contact Paul
Danaher at paulgdanaher@gmail.com or 913-406-8335.
Interested in joining the Knights? Contact Danny Walker at
walk6400@gmail.com 913-638-4024 or David Whitaker at
dwhitaker416@gmail.com 913-626-2676.
Attention All Current First Degrees!! There will be a 2nd
and 3rd degree at St Paul’s Church located at 900 S.
Honeysuckle Drive, Olathe, KS 66061, at 11:45am on
Sunday, January 17, 2016. Contact Danny Walker at
walk6400@gmail.com 913-638-4024 or David Whitaker
at dwhitaker416@gmail.com 913-626-2676.
Learn to Serve, Serve to Learn
These words are what we all want to do during this coming
“Year of Mercy”. Every Ascension parishioner who
volunteers in any way for our many ministries gets a shirt
that proclaims that truth. These awesome gray shirts have
the Ascension Cross with “Ascension Catholic Church”
surrounding it on the left-front pocket area, and our motto
for the year (and beyond!) “Learn to Serve, Serve to
Learn” across the back.
Please email Jean at:
jhinman@kcascension.org in the office to get your shirt.
Italian Dinner Sunday, January 17, 2016 after the 5:00pm
Mass. We are in need of volunteers. Please sign up on the
Knights
website.
Contact
Ralph
LoBosco
at
ralphlobosco@gmail.com or 913-568-4566
Kitchen Clean-up Saturday, January 23, 2016, 8:00am to
12:000pm noon. We are in need of volunteers for this
project, please sign up on the Knight’s website. Contact
Dan Tira at TiraD@umkc.edu or 913-451-2341.
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Knight’s Free Throw Contest will be held Sunday, January
24, 2016 at 3:00pm in the Ascension gym. Contact JD
Martin at jd@kcdents.com or 913-636-9977.
Calling All Future Knights!! This is your opportunity to
join the Knights of Columbus and become a fellow
member of the Knight’s brotherhood. First degree
installation Monday, January 25, 2016 at 6:30pm in the
lower level. Please report at 6:15pm to complete
paperwork. For additional information please contact
Danny Walker at walk6400@gmail.com 913-638-4024 or
David Whitaker at dwhitaker416@gmail.com 913-6262676.
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 Jamie Kahm at
jamiekahm@gmail.com or 913-226-1776.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website
www.ascensionkofc.com for activities).
Knights’ Mass each Friday morning at 6:45am.
Officers’ Meeting Sunday, January 10, at 6:30pm in the
Knight’s Room.
Villa Saint Francis Bingo Thursday, January 14, at 7:00pm
at the Villa.
Italian Dinner Sunday, January 17, after the 5:00pm Mass.
Kitchen Clean-up Saturday, January 23, 8:00am to noon.
Knight Free Throw Contest Sunday, January 24, 3:00pm
in the gym.
January Council Meeting Monday, January 25, 7:00pm,
6:30 Rosary.
1st Degree Monday, January 25, 6:30pm, please arrive at
6:15pm for paperwork.
Upcoming Activity
January 7 - General monthly meeting; at 7:00pm in the
parish hall. Come celebrate the new year with friends!
Details on all activities are provided via email/Facebook/
evites. If you are not receiving any of these, please contact
Jamie to be added to the list.
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Church of the Ascension
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
MINISTRY NEWS (Continued)
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Come to Jesus
No AM or PM SOR today, December 27.
Have a blessed Advent and Christmas Season from all of
us Adorers! Feel free to join Jesus at any time in our
Chapel during this beautiful season of light and love, as He
is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and He loves our
presence in His Presence!
No traditional SOR on Wednesday, December 30.
The SOR office will be closed this week.
January 3 - Bring your parents to Face-to-Face from
7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Church. A great way to begin the
year bringing your family before our Lord Jesus.
Holy hours needing weekly adorers are:
Sunday at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 6:00pm and 9:00pm
Monday at 10:00am
Tuesday at 11:00am, noon, 1:00pm and 10:00pm
Thursday at 7:00am
Friday at 5:00pm
Saturday at 4:00pm**, 5:00pm, 7:00pm**, 9:00pm
and 10:00pm
WOMEN OF ASCENSION
To glorify God by promoting spiritual growth, stewardship,
fellowship and friendship among all women of the parish.
January Events:
**Asterisked hours need the most and soonest help.
Monday, January 11, 6:30pm
Wine, Women & Worship
Louie’s Wine Dive and Kitchen 119
Brand new venue just opened.
6701 West 119th Street
If you are interested in becoming a permanent adorer for
one of these hours, or are in need of a substitute or have
questions, contact Debbie at debora.suzanne@gmail.com
or 913-485-8918. You can always be added to any other
Hour as well. In addition, please check the signup genius
link if you can possibly substitute for a regular adorer as
there are a lot of open times to spend with Jesus:
signupgenius.com/go/4090a44aba7238-adoration.
Wednesday, January 20, 7:00pm
General Membership Gathering
Blingo
Parish Hall
SCHOOL
Played just like bingo only with bling. Join the fun and take
home new pieces for your jewelry collection. The
suggested donation is $1.00 per board or $3.00 for 5.
Winners get to select a piece of jewelry from the Bling
table. All proceeds will be donated to Mardi Gras.
ACS is a family! How is that, you ask? A unique way that
Ascension students and teachers grow and stay united in
faith is through our school families. Each teacher in the
building is connected to a group of students K-8th grade.
Each family is comprised of at least one student from each
grade level, and the family stays together through the
students’ entire education at ACS. The students “grow up”
together! Through the year, our school families get
together for prayerful times and fun activities. We
participate in prayer services, Mass, crafts, games, and
picnics. It is such a blessing to have a connection with
each other in this truly one of a kind community. So far
this school year, we have had several school family
Masses, participated in a lovely prayer service, and we
have learned about Saints when our 8th grade family
member shared his/her saint’s project; furthermore, we
shared reflections around Advent wreaths in preparation
for the season. Ascension Catholic School looks forward to
the activities planned by the School Family Committee and
cherishes the time we spend together across grade levels.
If you have any questions or would like to receive
information regarding upcoming Women of Ascension
projects and activities, please contact Teresa Davis at
tdavis12120@kc.rr.com or 913-526-4570.
DID YOU KNOW?
The bulletins are on our website
www.kcascension.org under
Bulletin.
If you are not receiving our weekly emails, and
would like to, please email Maggie at
mwright@kcascension.org
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Church of the Ascension
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
COMMUNITY NEWS
LITURGY SCHEDULE
ONE THING REMAINS
December 30, 6:30PM
Blessed Sacrament, Kansas City, KS.
Saturday – Jan. 2 - 4:30PM
Greeters: TBD
Sacristan: J Arnold, G Edwards
Servers: M Bridges, C DeFlorio, T Glaser
Ushers: D Moorman, S Chubb, J Cutter, R LoBosco, S Malecki,
S Troester, G Wuller, L Harpenau
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: J Arnold, G Edwards, D Wille, C Arnold, R Commodore
B Cook, B Dierks, K Farnan, C Geiger, J Godar Kreiter,
C & G Grimaldi, K Hane, D & W S Happer, C Kisinger, P Lauer
The 4th Annual One Thing Remains youth and family
event is coming up December 30 at Blessed Sacrament.
This year’s performer is Fr. Pontifex who uses spoken
word, rap, and music to share the Gospel. The event starts
at 6:30pm music and adoration with Archbishop Joseph
Naumann begins in Blessed Sacrament Church. A postadoration celebration with music, art, and food will
conclude the night in the Reach KCK Youth Space across
the parking lot! Do not miss this Archdiocesan-wide
event! Address: 2203 Parallel Avenue, Kansas City, KS
66104.
Sunday – Jan. 3 - 8:15AM
Greeters: TBD
Sacristan: J & K Finnegan
Servers: A Bibler, A Comer, E Dickson
Ushers: S Korte, R Denesia, J Rottinghaus, M Goodman,
L Henderson, J Walrod, J Belek
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: J & K Finnegan, K Jennison, F Mader, M Maurer,
J & S McAuliffe, T O'Connor, B O'Donnell, Z Olson, C Oxley,
C Reynolds, K Rickert, ML Rottinghaus, K Schemmel, M Scholz,
J Seberger
SNOW BALL
ANNUAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES
FUNDRAISER
January 16, 6:00PM
Sheraton Crown Center, Kansas City, MO.
Sunday – Jan. 3 - 10:00AM
Greeters: TBD
Sacristan: A & R Lenertz
Servers: C Willenbring, R Yankovich, W Brabston
Ushers: C Winger, J Ekedahl, J Mayerle, T Moloney, T Roberts,
P Murphy, T Chudy
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: A & R Lenertz, JA Colt, D & L Cuff, A Cushenbery,
K Del Popolo, J & T Ekedahl, J Fischer, S Fry, S Govea,
K Hatfield-Baker, E Herman, J Hogan, B Jackson, K Joerger,
G Jones
Snow Ball is one of the largest philanthropic black tie galas
in the Kansas City area and is the largest annual fundraiser
of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. This year's
event will be held on Saturday, January 16, at the Sheraton
Crown Center Exhibition Hall. The reception begins at
6:00pm. Dinner will be served at 8:00pm, followed by
dancing.
Snow Ball is our organization's largest fundraiser. We
count on its success to help us assist a growing number of
individuals and families throughout our 21-county service
area who are struggling to put food on the table or pay their
rent. Most of all, funds from Snow Ball help us give the
gift of hope to our neighbors during their time of greatest
need.
Sunday – Jan. 3 - 11:45AM
Greeters: TBD
Sacristan: N & T (S)Bunker
Servers: J Kreeger, G Kreeger, A Martin
Ushers: G Gilbertson, F Colletti, J Honn, R Howard, P Rupp
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: N Bunker, K Sutton, M & W Bokath, K Fitzgerald, S Hanson,
E Hollenback, L Kenney, S Leary, T Leese, M Lewandowski
Sunday – Jan. 3 - 5:00PM
Greeters: TBD
Sacristan: E (S) & R Cotter
Servers: N Weaver, A Weaver, E Biggins
Ushers: M Curran, D Avery, B Fruhwirth, J Solomon
Lec/Com: TBD
E.M: R Cotter, W Leon-Ryan, S Mowery, M Noack, T Radke,
D Rodriguez, C & R Shaw, S, A, & S Smeltzer, B Soukup, M
Stuppy, K Uebelhart, A Weaver
TRUST ONE GREATER
An Event for Young Adults
January 28, 7:00PM
Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, KS.
All young adults are welcome! Trust One Greater is an
event for young adults to gather together for an evening of
prayer and fellowship with Archbishop Naumann. There
will be adoration with a homily given, Q&A, and a
reception to follow. Contact the Office of Evangelization
for questions: 913-647-0352.
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PARISH ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
CHRIST THE PRIEST
CHRIST THE SERVANT
CHRIST THE SHEPHERD
CHRIST THE TEACHER
SPIRITUALITY &
LITURGY
MINISTRY OF
CARE
PARISH LIFE
FORMATION &
EDUCATION
Liturgical Ministries
Corporal Works of Mercy
Perpetual Adoration
Support Ministries
Sacramental Celebrations
Social Concerns
Vocation Promotion
Parish Outreach
Stewardship
Volunteers
Special Appeals
Mardi Gras Dinner Auction
Various Parish Organizations
Adult Faith Formation
Family Life
Youth Ministry
School of Religion
Parish School
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Budget
Building/Grounds
Maintenance
Construction
Reports/Payments/Records/
Endowment
Support Services
Human Resources
Clerical Support
Census/Database
Scheduling
Communications
PARISH CONTACTS
ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PARISH OFFICE
Phone: 913-851-2531 Fax 913-851-2518
Phone: 913-681-3348 Fax: 913-681-3517
ascensionchurch@kcascension.org
Principal ...........................................Becky Wright
913-851-2531, x101
bwright@acseagles.org
Pastor .............................................. Monsignor Thomas Tank
913-681-3348, x137
frtom@kcascension.org
Vice Principal...................................Andrew Legler
913-851-2531, x106
alegler@acseagles.org
Administrative Assistant .................Janet Eckert
913-851-2531, x100
jeckert@acseagles.org
Administrative Assistant .................Karen Kellerman
913-851-2531, x112
kkellerman@acseagles.org
Parochial Vicar ............................... Reverend Nathan Haverland
913-681-3348, x138
frnathan@kcascension.org
Parochial Vicar ............................... Reverend Alessandro Borraccia
913-681-3348, x147
Alessandro.borraccia@gmail.com
Business Manager .......................... Sharon Weems
913-681-3348, x135
sweems@kcascension.org
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Phone: 913-681-7683 Fax: 913-681-7634
Music ............................................... Dorothy Brandwein
913-681-3348, x154
dbrandwein@kcascension.org
Director ............................................William O’Leary
913-681-7683, x105
woleary@kcascension.org
Ministry of Care ............................. Jean Hinman
913-681-3348, x131
jhinman@kcascension.org
Administrative Assistant .................Tricia Baldwin
913-681-7683, x103
tbaldwin@kcascension.org
Parish Life ....................................... Dawnlee Maurer
913-681-3348, x134
dmaurer@kcascension.org
YOUTH MINISTRY
8th Grade & High School ................Joe Passantino
913-681-7683, x115
findithere@gmail.com
8th Grade & High School ................Chelsea Pratt
913-681-7683, x104
findithere@gmail.com
A2J, 6th & 7th Grade .....................Brian Limas
913-681-7683
findithere@gmail.com
Adult Faith & RCIA ....................... Liz Willman
913-681-3348, x139
lwillman@kcascension.org
Adult Faith, RCIA & Baptisms ..... Denise Greene
913-681-3348, x142
dgreene@kcascension.org
Social Media & Family Life ........... Ray Martin
913-681-3348, x149
rmartin@kcascension.org
COUNCIL CHAIRS
Receptionist ..................................... Jan Montalvo
913-681-3348, x130
jmontalvo@kcascension.org
Parish Pastoral .................................Bryan Camerlinck
bryan.camerlinck@bluekc.com
Finance .............................................Kevin Kramer
pkkramer@comcast.net
School Advisory ...............................Lisa Connor
mlarbconnor@yahoo.com
Communications ............................. Maggie Wright
913-681-3348, x132
mwright@kcascension.org
Maintenance/Head Custodian ....... Virgil Crumpton
913-681-3348, x145
vcrumpton@kcascension.org
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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