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

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

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:30pm, (Includes Communion to Parking Lot Attendees unless there is rain, snow or ice) Sunday: 8:15am., 10:00am., 11:45am, 5:00pm

Weekday Mass Monday-Friday: 7:00am, 12:00pm Saturday: 8:30am

Eucharistic

Prayer TimE Monday-Friday: 12:30pm-8:00pm

EXPOSITION OF

THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT Tuesday: 1:00pm-2:00pm Thursday: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Reconciliation Thursday: 6:30pm-7:30pm Saturday: 3:00pm-4:00pm

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

Marriage Couples should contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to the wedding date Annulments: Contact Fr. Tom or Fr. Viet

Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm

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ASCENSION THIS WEEK

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, November 8 Angel Trees, Gathering Area, All Day Sunday Scripture Study: Romans, St. Mark Rm., 9:30AM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Al Anon, Zoom Mtg., 4:00PM Called to Love Again, Virtual Mtg., 6:30PM Yr. I, School Classrooms, 6:30PM Mom’s Faith Series, Library, 6:30PM Monday, November 9 RCIA Class, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM Boy Scout Troop Mtg., Parish Hall, 7:00PM Tuesday, November 10 Veteran’s Day Mass, Church, 8:00AM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Church, 1:00PM Junior Legion of Mary, Parish Hall, 3:30PM Guadalupe House Dinners, St. John Hallway Entrance, Please drop off supplies by 4:30PM Liturgy Committee Mtg., St. Luke Rm., 6:30PM Wednesday, November 11 Forgiveness Class, St. John Rm., 10:00AM Jesus Class, St. Mark Rm., 10:00AM Ascension Book Club, St. Mark Rm., 1:00PM Jesus Class, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM Weekly YFF, School Classrooms, 5:30PM Zoom, Football/Soccer Field, 6:00PM Jesus Class, St. Mark Rm., 7:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 7:00PM Thursday, November 12 Fulfillment of All Desire, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM American Heritage Girls Mtg., Parish Hall, 6:15PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Church, 6:30PM Disciples Dwelling, Youth Ctr., 7:00PM Friday, November 13 Men of Ascension, St. Mark Rm., 6:00AM St. Mary’s Food Kitchen, St. John Hallway Entrance, Please drop off before 9:00AM Saturday, November 14 Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm., 6:15AM Bereavement Support Mtg., St. Luke Rm., 9:00AM Adoration Chapel Open House, Adoration Chapel, 9:00AM-12:00PM and 4:00PM-6:30PM Drive Up Food Collection, Parking Lot, 10:00AM-2:00PM American Heritage Girls Mini Lock-In, Youth Ctr., 5:00PM Sunday, November 15 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, Parish Hall, 9:00AM-11:30AM Adoration Chapel Open House, Adoration Chapel, 9:00AM-1:00PM Sunday Scripture Study: Romans, St. Mark Rm., 9:30AM Dedication of the Adoration Chapel, Immediately following 10:00AM Mass AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Baptisms, Church, 1:00PM Adoration Chapel Procession, Parking Lot, 2:30PM Al Anon, Zoom Mtg., 4:00PM Yr. I, School Classrooms, 6:30PM Mom’s Faith Series, Library, 6:30PM

STEWARDSHIP

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13)

Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy. We have all said, “I will do it later when I have time.” Unfortunately, too many of us apply this attitude to our Faith. Jesus’ call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circumstances. Do not delay. How is God calling you to use your gifts today? None of us is guaranteed tomorrow.

Weekly Offertory: $ 41,259.80 October 31-November 1 Monthly Autodebit: October $210,714.81 697 Families on Autodebit Fiscal YTD: October, 2020 $1,779,372.73 Registered Families 3,313

OUR NEW ADORATION CHAPEL Opening November 16 Adorers Needed - Sign Up Today!

These Holy Hours will need a weekly person or a sub to adore Jesus when we reopen the Chapel on November 16.

Hours especially in need:

Monday - midnight and 1:00am Tuesday - midnight and 3:00am Wednesday - midnight Thursday - 1:00am and 2:00am Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 1:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 8:00pm and 9:00pm

Many other Hours could use a partner weekly. Contact Debbie at [email protected] or 913-485-8918 to see where you can assist.

"Know also that you will probably gain more by praying fifteen minutes before the Blessed Sacrament than by all the other spiritual exercises of the day. True, Our Lord hears our prayers anywhere, for He has made the promise, 'Ask, and you shall receive,' but He has revealed to His servants that those who visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament will obtain a more abundant measure of grace."

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Church of the Ascension 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2020


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ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL VETERAN’S DAY MASS November 10, 8:00AM Church

Ascension Catholic School will celebrate Veteran’s Day with an all-school Mass on Tuesday, November 10, at 8:00am. All veterans are invited to attend! (Everyone in attendance will be social distanced.) We would like to recognize these heroes by name at our celebration. If you or someone you know is attending, please RSVP using the link https://forms.gle/haaHo8Yq3vnN67Md8, email [email protected], or call the parish office, 913-681-3348 to RSVP. Please include the military branch and rank if possible. Thank you!

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HOUSE November 10, Drop Off by 4:30PM St. John Rm. Hallway Entrance

Our Lady of Guadalupe House is an organization run by the Sisters of the Fraternity Missionaries of the Poor of Jesus Christ. The Sisters reach out to the poor and homeless in Kansas City, Kansas, and Church of the Ascension provides them with supplies needed for their ministry. If you are interested in supporting the Sisters with their cause by donating supplies, please visit the Church of the Ascension Home Page at kcascension.org, and click on the bookmark Volunteer Signups, then click on Guadalupe House. Please drop off supplies to the St. John hallway entrance by 4:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Our next date is Tuesday, November 10.

ZOOM (Grades 9-12) November 11, 6:00PM Church of the Ascension Field

Theme: Glow Night Come check out our Glow Night that was planned by our high school seniors! Dress warmly and get ready for some great glow-in-the-dark fellowship! We will see you on the field from 6:00pm-8:00pm!

ASCENSION BOOK CLUB November 11, 1:00PM St. Mark Rm.

Our book for November is Becoming Mrs. Lewis, by Patti Callahan. We will meet on Wednesday, November 11, at 1:00pm in the St. Mark Room. Please wear a mask if you join us. For details call Linda Cook at 913-897-3201. Our book for December 9 is The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP November 14, 9:00AM (After Morning Mass) St. Luke Rm.

The Bereavement Support Ministry at Church of the Ascension meets the second Saturday of every month in the St. Luke Room, unless otherwise noted on the parish calendar, after 8:30am Mass for support and education. Our next meeting is on Saturday, November 14. Our guest speaker is Deacon Ken Billinger, who will give a presentation on Purgatory.

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ST. MARY’S FOOD KITCHEN November 13, Before 9:00AM

Drop Off by St. John Rm. Hallway Entrance

We need your help!! Due to the COVID-19 virus, St. Mary's Food Kitchen has discontinued their hot meal service for the homeless in our communities. In lieu of the hot dinner, sack lunches are being distributed to the hungry to take with them. How can you help? We are looking for 15 individuals who are willing to commit to making 15 sack lunches. This will entail shopping for food items, preparing the sandwiches, assembling and delivering completed sack lunches to the hallway located outside of the St. John Room no later than 9:00am, November 13. A driver(s) will deliver the lunches to the food kitchen for further disbursement. To volunteer or for further information, please call Dee Winters at 913-681-6112. Suggested lunch items are as follows: bread of any kind (except bread that is very dark or heavily seeded), ham, roast beef, chicken, turkey, lunch meat, cheeses, lunch size potato chips, fruit or pudding cups (please include a spoon and napkin), apples, oranges (no soft fruits that are easily crushed), protein bars, packaged cookies or brownies, etc. Other creative ideas are certainly welcomed! Since paper tears easily, it is suggested that you use new one gallon Ziploc baggies to assemble these lunches. Please include a 12-16 ounce bottle of water (room temperature) in each bag. Please no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, soft fruits or fresh vegetables. You are welcome to save your grocery receipts and present them to the parish office for reimbursement at a later date. Thank you so much and may God bless you!

DRIVE UP FOOD COLLECTION November 14, 10:00AM-2:00PM

Ascension Parking Lot

The Ascension Knights of Columbus and Catholic Charities is offering an opportunity to help feed the hungry in our community. On Saturday, November 14, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, we are hosting a “drive up” food collection. The Catholic Charities truck will be in the Ascension parking lot. Just pull your car up and “pop” the trunk and our volunteers will take your food donations and load them into the truck! Not currently shopping? No worries, we gladly accept check and cash donations. Thank you so much for your generosity! The items needed most continue to be macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, pancake mix, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, canned meat, canned tomatoes, canned black beans, canned tomato soup, canned tuna, canned peas and canned fruit. For questions, call Joe or Johnette Martin 913-481-8663.



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YOUTH FAITH FORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

K-6th Grade “At-Home” - Please pick up your packet if you have not done so by coming by the YFF office.

K-6 Grade “In-Person” - 5:30pm to 6:45pm in the school.

Year I Confirmation - In-Person meets from 6:30pm- 8:00pm on Sunday evenings.

S&L – 8th grade Confirmation Candidates - We hope the conversation outlines are going well and assisting your daughter/son in their growth in faith.

Advent Stations - Friday, December 11, K-6th grade parents - you should have received an email about signing up your child for this event.

DO YOU KNOW ANYONE?

If you know a neighbor or a classmate of your daughter or son who should be in Youth Faith Formation but is not, please let them know that we would love to have them be a part of all that we offer. Call our office at 913-681-7683.

CAR DONATION

If you have a car that is in operable condition and are willing to donate it to a couple in need, please contact Fr. Tom at [email protected].

FAITH AMONG US

FAITH AMONG US is an addition to our bulletin as “We Joyfully Proclaim, Celebrate, Witness and Serve Jesus Christ” and live as disciples of Jesus Christ. FAITH AMONG US highlights the wonderful acts of faith and works being done by fellow parishioners with their pure trust in God. Church of the Ascension is a vibrant community filled with amazing people and we want to share how God has impacted your life or your family’s or how you are using your God given talents to give back to others.

Acts of faith and acts of mercy are being completed each and every day by Church of the Ascension parishioners like yourself. If you have a faith story you wish to share or know someone that others would love to hear about, please submit an article with 250 words or less to Dawnlee Maurer at [email protected]. Feel free to send a picture to accompany your submitted article!

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SENIORS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR SHUT-IN

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS / SIGN UP NOW!


PARISH LEADERS: LEAD A SMALL GROUP

Calling all Church of the Ascension community leaders! We need your help! We are making some adjustments to our approach to high school youth ministry this year, transitioning to a small-group model with a large-group twist! We plan on meeting 3 out of the 4 weeks at the small-group level, diving deep into Scripture and Prayer, while meeting once a month at the large-group level, and gathering for some serious community building fun.

We need your help! Did you know there are over 1,400 teens registered at Church of the Ascension? We need your help in reaching them. With your leadership and wisdom, we could breathe life and transform the young Church. Consider leading a small group of 5-7 teens this year.

HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS

Parents: If your high school teens are interested in participating at all this year with Church of the Ascension Youth, please head over to our website and sign them up for a small group. Go to www.kcascension.org and under the “Ministries” drop-down, click on the Youth Ministry tab. Sign-ups will be the first thing on our page!

ATTACHED TO JESUS (A2J) (Grades 6-8) November 17, 5:30PM Youth Ctr.

Theme: Eucharist and Thanksgiving It is almost Thanksgiving, and you know what that means! This is going to be a fun night with all the trimmings! Get pumped! We will see you from 5:30pm-6:30pm! Note: Open to 6th through 8th graders now!

THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER Sign up by December 2

Too many Catholics do not know where to get faithful, dependable news content from a Catholic perspective, in print. Increase your knowledge, and deepen your faith, with the National Catholic Register. The NCR is the oldest Catholic newspaper in the United States and it is owned by EWTN. Act now and you will receive 26 issues of the NCR, delivered biweekly and filled with national, world, and Vatican news, revealing interviews, in depth commentary, and features. If interested in receiving this wonderful resource through our discounted bulk shipment program, saving you greater than 50% off the newsstand price, please complete the information requested on the envelopes for the NCR in the gathering area and include your check for $25.00 made out to Church of the Ascension. Deposit that envelope in the wooden box by December 2, and your first issue should arrive by late December. This is the only opportunity to order for 2021. Please contact Joyce Grashoff , (913-271-0266), for any questions. There are sample issues on the table for you to peruse if you wish to do so before placing an order.

MEALS FOR PRIESTS

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

CALLED TO LOVE AGAIN DIVORCE MINISTRY

Divorced? Trying to find what is next? The ministry offers fellowship, formation and support led by 2 divorced Catholics and provides a safe and positive atmosphere to help us grow in our faith and trust in God that He has a plan for all of us. To join the email list for information about our ongoing meetings and events, please reach out to Mike or Katie at [email protected].


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November 9 +Frank C. Hauber by Lois Herr +Memorial Mass November 10 +Mary Ann Markovich by Phil & Tricia Leese +Denise Sportsman, +Paula Davenport by Family +Florence Stepneski by Joan Bevacqua

November 11 +Avery Grace Meyer by Jeff Meyer +Vincent Masci by Chic & Liz Russo

November 12 +Thomas F. Dohn by Steve & Carol Campbell +Floyd Orth by Pat Kluczinske The Arnold Family +Mary Ann Markovich by Joe & Johnette Martin +Joni Welch by Karla Welch +Ken Moellering by Mike & Maureen Fischbach +Florence Blandard by Judy Rabbitt Reconciliation

November 13 +The Honorable Timothy O’Leary by Jack and Michaela Brady +Samantha Spiller by Donna Montague

November 14

Reconciliation +George Lapari by Jolynn Tarantino Fr. Tom

November 15 +Lavon Gstohl Fr. Tom by Don & Debbie Blazek +Mary Glasser Smith by Kay Sitzmann Fr. Viet Don Brazen by Family Fr. Tom Ascension Parishioners Fr. Viet

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WEEKLY PRAYER

Monday 7:00AM 12:00PM Tuesday 7:00AM 8:00AM 12:00PM

Wednesday 7:00AM 12:00PM

Thursday 7:00AM 12:00PM 6:30PM

Friday 7:00AM 12:00PM

Saturday 8:30AM 3:00PM 4:30PM

Sunday 8:15AM 10:00AM 11:45AM 5:00PM

PLEASE NOTE: SICK LIST

Due to privacy laws, only names requested by a family member will be added to the sick list.

We will retain the names on the prayer list for 6 months. The names of those removed from this publication will be sent to the Ascension Prayer Line for ongoing prayers. If you have any updates, please email Patty at [email protected].

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


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WEEKLY PRAYER

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Getting to Know You At the end of today's Gospel, when the foolish virgins return from the quick shop with the oil, they are locked out of the wedding. The groom answers their pleas, not with a question, "Why weren't you ready?" but with the statement, "I don't know you" (Mt 25:12). Now that sounds kind of odd, if the bridegroom represents the LORD, because God knows everything, and everybody. In Matthew's Gospel, this phrase seems to imply that "because you made no effort to know me, I don't know you." In other words, the oil in the parable stands for knowing the LORD. Or at least making an effort to know him. So what am I doing to get to know Jesus? One way to know someone is to act like them. Actors who portray a real person try to watch videos of that person to see how they talk, walk, relate to people, what kind of posture they have, how they dress, etc. We can act like Jesus by following his example of care for the poor and the sick, forgiving people who have done wrong, teaching people about God's love, feeding the hungry, and giving God the credit for what we do. Another way to get to know someone is to talk to them. The more we pray, the more we get close to Jesus. We can praise God for Creation, we can thank God for all the giving (and forgiving!) We can ask for help for those we love and for God's strength in our weakness (2 Cor 12:9). But we don't get to know someone if we do all the talking. Our prayer can include time to be quiet and listen to the LORD. We also listen to God by reading God's words in the Bible. And God can speak to some people in art, song, or poetry. The advice and wisdom of friends and relatives can also be God speaking to us. Hopefully, we can all find ways of getting to know the Lord, so that God can "recognize" us as friends.

Prayer Partners Intention Voicemail Number

1-888-684-6555 Thank you!

Please pray for our active duty service members:

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

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Monday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]

John Jenks

From Death to New Life


Alexis Leikam and Tyler Aden

Banns of Matrimony

COVERED IN PRAYER

Do you have a family member or friend who needs prayer and support? We have a group of ladies who lovingly make beautiful lap blankets which are blessed by our priests. Ministry of Care sends these blankets to people who are in need of encouragement and comfort during illness or a tragedy to remind them that they are ‘covered in prayer’ for healing and strength. If you have someone in your life who could use a reminder that they are loved, please contact Patty in the office at 913-681-3348, or [email protected].


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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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

Knights Choir - Contact Dan Tira at [email protected] or 913-451-2341 if you are interested in joining.

Charity Football Season Raffle - Knights of Columbus football season raffle tickets are still available! A set of five tickets (in one name) are available for the reduced price of $90.00 for those 5 tickets. If 10 tickets are purchased at $180.00 the buyer of those 10 tickets (in one name) will be given an additional ticket for free! Single tickets also remain available at $25.00 each. All tickets bought and fully paid for before 5:00pm on Friday, November 13, will be in the drawings from November 14 (week 10 and drawing 10 of 17) through the end of the year. Please contact Phil Glasser at [email protected] or call 913-663-1971 for information or to purchase tickets.

UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website www.ascensionkofc.com for activities). - Knights’ Mass every Friday morning at 7:00am. - Pancake breakfast, Sunday, November 15. - Council meeting, Monday, November 16, at 7:00pm (parish hall) preceded by the Rosary at 6:30pm. - Officers’ meeting Monday, December 7, at 7:00pm (Knights’ Room).

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Love Lost

For a frightened vulnerable woman in need of care and support, the abortion industry offers false comfort. It leads her to believe her only hope for happiness is to end the life of her unborn child. Consequently, abortion serves to separate a mother not only from her precious child, but also from the love and comfort of that child. We know, from the thousands of pregnancy care center across the country offering help to women at no cost, that this separation of the mother from her child is fueled by lies.

Yet the serious divisions brought about by abortion do not end following the abortion. Abortion, having separated the mother from her child, also diminishes the amount of love in the world. Why? Because every child—no matter how tiny or fragile—brings with it love into the world. Every life lost to abortion is love lost to our world –a world so in need of love.

(Source: March for Life Newsletter, Jeanne Mancini, Fall 2020).

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MINISTRY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

HOLY ROSARY RALLY November 15, 3:00PM All Saints Parish, Kansas City, KS.

Please join us for the November Holy Rosary Rally in Honor of Our Blessed Mother and Our Lady of Fatima—which will be held on Sunday, November 15, from 3:00pm to 4:15pm at All Saints Parish, 229 S 8th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, 66101.

We will pray the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the Holy Rosary followed by Benediction and the opportunity for attendees to enroll in the Brown Scapular. For driving instructions or future dates for the Kansas City monthly Holy Rosary rallies, please visit www.rosaryrallieskc.org

ADVENT SILENT RETREAT WITH ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST December 4, 5:30PM Christ Peace House of Prayer, Easton, KS.

Join us for an Advent Silent Retreat with St. John the Baptist – Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, 22131 Meager Road, Easton, Kansas. This special retreat will be from December 4 at 5:30pm to December 6 at 4:30pm. Come, prepare your hearts for the coming of the Lord this Advent as we look to St. John the Baptist to show us how to prepare the way. This will be a silent retreat. There will be conferences, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession and time for private prayer, reflection and walking.

Cabins/Courtyard Rooms: $170.00, Single/$250.00 Couple or Single Guest Rooms: $100.00 (meals included). To attend, send an email to: [email protected] or call 913-773-8255.

THE RELIGIOUS ALLIANCE AGAINST PORNOGRAPHY (RAAP) WEBINAR November 10

The Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP) is providing a national webinar entitled “Winning The Battle, Helping Pastors, Youth Ministers and Parents Find Victory Over Pornography For Teens And Young Adults” on November 10 at 11:00am. This webinar will present practical steps that can be taken to help youth and young adults face the reality of our pornified culture and have victory. To register go to: bit.ly/winning-the-battle



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

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

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

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

Senior Associate..……………………..Monsignor Charles McGlinn 913-237-8549 [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Phone: 913-681-7683 Fax: 913-681-7634

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

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

YOUTH MINISTRY

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

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

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

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

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


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