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

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

Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:30pm, (Includes Communion to Parking Lot Attendees unless there is rain, snow or ice, or below 25 degrees) Sunday: 8:15am., 10:00am., 11:45am, 5:00pm

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

PERPETUAL

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

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

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

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

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

JANUARY 3, 2021 The Epiphany of the Lord

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Church of the Ascension The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2021

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ASCENSION THIS WEEK

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, January 3 Baby Bottle Boomerang Pick Up, Gathering Area, All Day Baptisms, Church, 1:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Al Anon, Zoom Mtg., 4:00PM Year I, School Classrooms, 6:30PM Face to Face, Church, 7:00PM

Monday, January 4 RCIA Class, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM Boy Scout Troop Mtg., Parish Hall, 7:00PM Parish Council Mtg., St. Luke Rm., 7:00PM

Tuesday, January 5 Holy Conversation Book Club, St. Mark Rm., 1:00PM Junior Legion of Mary, Parish Hall, 3:30PM Attached to Jesus (A2J), Youth Ctr., 5:30PM Rejoice Advent, Zoom, 7:00PM Wednesday, January 6 Weekly YFF, School Classrooms, 5:30PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 7:00PM

Thursday, January 7 Fulfillment of All Desire, St. Mark Rm., 5:30PM Disciples Dwelling, Zoom, 7:00PM

Friday, January 8 Men of Ascension, St. Mark Rm., 6:00AM St. Mary’s Food Kitchen, St. John Hallway Entrance, Please drop off before 8:30AM Calix, Church, 7:00PM

Saturday, January 9 Baby Bottle Boomerang Pick Up, Gathering Area, All Day Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm., 6:15AM Bereavement Support Ministry Mtg., St. Luke Rm., 9:00AM Drive Up Food Collection, Parking Lot, 10:00AM-2:00PM Sunday, January 10 Baby Bottle Boomerang Pick Up, Gathering Area, All Day Presence, St. Mark Rm., 9:15AM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM YFF, Enrichment Session #2, Parish Hall, 3:30PM Al Anon, Zoom Mtg., 4:00PM Year I, School Classrooms, 6:30PM Called to Love Again, Virtual, 6:30PM

STEWARDSHIP

“...they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh...” (Matthew 2:11)

Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us to share!

Weekly Offertory: December 19-20 $ 181,508.00 December 26-27 (To be reported in January 10, 2021 bulletin)

Monthly Autodebit: November $ 210,239.81 696 Families on Autodebit

Fiscal YTD: November, 2020 $2,373,029.71

Registered Families 3,305

2020 CONTRIBUTIONS DEADLINE January 5 Thank you for all of your continued contributions to Church of the Ascension. All 2020 contributions must be received in the offertory collection or parish office by January 5 and must include a 2020 date. Any checks with a 2020 date received after January 5 will be recorded as 2021 contributions.

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG Pick Up January 2-3 and January 9-10 Return January 16-17 Gathering Area

Please save your change! Baby Bottle Boomerang raises critical funds needed for Advice and Aid Pregnancy Centers to operate their life affirming services. These clinics provide services at no cost to women and families dealing with unplanned pregnancies, especially those who have pressures to abort their child. How can you help? Pick up a baby bottle from the gathering area the weekends of January 2-3 and January 9-10, and return your full bottle of change on January 17. Many thanks for helping these women in need!


FACE TO FACE (Everyone) January 3, 7:00PM Church

Join us for an hour that might just change your life. Church of the Ascension’s own worship band will lead us in adoring our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to join us for this powerful night of prayer!

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YOUTH FAITH FORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 3

No Year I Confirmation class. (Catechist in-service).

January 6

Weekly Youth Faith Formation class at 5:30pm in school.


PARISH LEADERS: LEAD A SMALL GROUP

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

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

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

Theme: Twelve Days of Christmas

Just when you thought Christmas was over the Church says, “But Wait! There is More!” Get pumped for a night you will not soon forget!

ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)

CALIX SOCIETY January 8, 7:00PM Church

The Calix Society (www.calixsociety.org) is a national association of Catholics in 12-Step recovery (AA, NA, OA, AlAnon’ etc.). For us, the spirituality of the 12-steps is greatly enhanced when practiced in the context of our Catholic faith. If you have been active in your 12-step group for six months or more, and would like to talk with other Catholics about how they have incorporated their Catholicism into their steps, call Neil at 913-645-7244, or Mary at 913-747-5039.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT MINISTRY January 9, 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, January 9.

ST. MARY’S FOOD KITCHEN January 8, Before 8:30AM 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 8:30am, January 8. 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 e.g. bananas), 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!

HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS PARENTS:

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


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

Join us for Virtual meetings over Zoom during the pandemic on January 16 and February 27 at 7:00pm. We will explore the tragedy we have been through and the hope of where we are going. For more information or to get on our email list for Zoom info, please email: [email protected]. January Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9343261231?pwd=c2NITlVlcktYMFZ6Vml5QjZuU0FDZz09 Meeting ID: 934 326 1231 Passcode: 406732 February Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9343261231?pwd=c2NITlVlcktYMFZ6Vml5QjZuU0FDZz09 Meeting ID: 934 326 1231 Passcode: 406732

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

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

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DEMONSTRATION MASS WITH FATHER TOM January 11, 6:30PM Church

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


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

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

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SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE

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

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.

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

CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY

We provide support for the success of individuals seeking employment in their occupation of choice. Our ministry helps with coping with job loss, professional counsel, branding and networking opportunities. For questions, contact: Shannon Gomez, 913-708-0157, Beth Hartung 913-563-7938, Matt Hartung 913-424-0523, Tim Huston 913-893-66861, Mike Tracy 913-575-7397.


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January 4 +Dan Amendola by Bill Leick +Logan Shank by Tony & Linda Carpani +Virginia Allgaier by Davis Family Dorothy Kelly by Mike & Cheryl Kelly

January 5 Clare Roberts by Patricia Pelot +Delma Burnham by Keith & Molly Johnson +Elaine Herman by Ken & Patty Billinger

January 6 +Stuart Schuldt by Liz & Jerry Drew Family +C. C. Conway by Keith & Molly Johnson +Burry Hinman by Gress Family

January 7 +Dorthay Geniuk by Mr. & Mrs. Doug Polsky +Memorial Mass Reconciliation

January 8 +Claire Arnold by Craig & Judy Arnold +Scott McCullagh by Craig & Judy Arnold January 9 +Pat & +Jack Mistler Reconciliation +Marlene Belik by Dianne Karis Fr. Viet

January 10 +Caroline Fallucca by Kim Sachse Fr. Viet Ascension Parishioners Fr. Tom +Van Truong by Family Fr. Viet +Doreen Donovan by Ebeling Family Fr. Tom

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WEEKLY PRAYER

Monday 7:00AM 12:00PM Tuesday 7:00AM 8:00AM 12:00PM Wednesday 7:00AM 8:00AM 12:00PM Thursday 7:00AM 12:00PM 6:30PM

Friday 7:00AM 12:00PM Saturday 8:30AM 3:00PM 4:30PM

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: SICK LIST

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

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


SENIORS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR SHUT-IN

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

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WEEKLY PRAYER

The Epiphany of the Lord Little Drummer Boy Did you know that the only reason we say that there were three wise men is that they brought three gifts? The Bible never says their number or their names. The gifts tell us about the givers. And these special gifts--gold, frankincense, and myrrh--tell us much. When one king visited or sent an ambassador to another, he would give a gift of gold to show that he acknowledged the kingship of the other. So the first gift of the wise men tells us they recognized Jesus as King. The second gift is a type of incense, which was used in Jesus time to worship God. So this gift shows the wise men paying homage to Jesus' divinity. The gift of myrrh is oil used to anoint the dying. It reminds us of Jesus suffering and death on the cross. So what gifts do we have for Jesus? Maybe we can take a hint from the wise men. If we acknowledge Jesus as king, maybe a better gift than gold would be to pledge our obedience to him. Each day we can promise to live our vocation as best we can, to love those around us, and forgive those who hurt us. A better way than burning incense to pay homage to Jesus' divinity is to take time to pray throughout the day. Some people are able to attend daily Mass, others spend time in adoration before the Eucharist, or even a few minutes of their lunch break to say the rosary. As for the gift of myrrh, we can give Jesus the crosses we bear each day. When we accept suffering in our lives, especially that caused by our sins, we give ourselves to Jesus as he gave himself for us on the cross. The song "Little Drummer Boy" reminds us that the best gift is not necessarily the most expensive. Instead, it is the simple gift that only we can give. Let Epiphany remind us to offer our lives to Jesus each day.

Prayer Partners Intention Voicemail Number

1-888-684-6555 Thank you!

January 4-10

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11

James Michael Grace Lolek Joseph Waters

Baptisms

Virgil Snell, Husband of Jane

Harold Tettambel, Father of Mark Kevin Clark, Brother of Keith

From Death to New Life


Please pray for our active duty service members:

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

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RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY A New Battery

When members of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church recently dropped off baby shower items at a Sarasota pregnancy center (CPC), they included an envelope with cash donations from those unable to go shopping because of Covid. They told the nurse it was “emergence money” for a mother in need.

On a Saturday, a young woman called CPC. Her boyfriend was pressuring her to have an abortion and she was undecided. With the encouragement of a CPC staffer, she agreed to come in for an ultrasound. The day of her appointment, she was a “no-show”. Concerned about her, the staffer called her to check-in. “I can’t come in. My car battery is dead and I have no money to buy a new one”. What to do? The CPC staff reached for the “emergency money” for a new battery subject to one condition—that she come in for an ultrasound afterwards. She agreed. After getting the new battery and the ultrasound, the couple was still undecided. As she left the CPC, she gave a note to the CPC staff: “Please pray that my boyfriend understands I want to keep the baby.” The staff prayed, wondering if they would hear from her again. A few days later the CPC followed up on how she was doing. She sang out the answer: “We’re doing great! We decided we’re keeping our baby!!” An emergency fund, a new battery, a new baby and a young couple that now knows they are not alone and that there are those in the community who truly love and care about them. May this inspire all of us in 2021. Happy New Year!

(Source: CPC e-mail, 12/9/20).

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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

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

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

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

Knights’ Mass every Friday morning at 7:00am.

Officers’ Meeting: Monday, January 4, at 7:00pm, remote.

Manger Take-Down: Saturday, January 9, at 9:00am.

Free Throw Contest: Saturday, January 16, at 8:30am (gym).

Council Meeting, Monday, January 25 at 7:00pm (parish hall and remote) preceded by the rosary at 6:30pm.

MINISTRY NEWS

PERPETUAL ADORATION

Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love. - Lucinda Franks

Will you join Jesus to celebrate the anniversary of His birth in our beautiful, new Chapel? If you wish to take a permanent hour or to sub, please go to https://secure.rotundasoftware.com/28/enrollment/Ascension_Parish

A personal entry code will be assigned for you to enter between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:00am if you desire to do so; otherwise, stop in to say hello to Jesus any time during the day!

You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father's face and tell Him you have received His Christmas gift.

John R. Rice

OUR COMMON HOME MINISTRY Sustainable New Year’s Ideas

Plan more meat-free meals in 2021! The meat and dairy industry is responsible for more emissions than all the world's planes, trains, cars and boats combined. Why not try something new - and usually more healthful? Pick a day of the week for plant-based menus! Many delicious and nutritious recipes are available on-line.

INVITATION

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


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

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES JOB OPENING

Catholic Cemeteries is seeking a friendly, energetic, detail-oriented person for a full-time receptionist position with our organization. Must be professional and extremely organized. Ideal candidate will have experience with MS Word, Excel and the ability to handle multiple phone lines. Spanish speaking is a plus. Required hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Interested individuals should contact Kayla at 913-344-7505 or send resume to [email protected].


TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST January 16-18 Prairie Star Ranch, Williamsburg, KS.

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

EVERY DAY IN LOVE Beginning January 21, 7:30PM Via ZOOM

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

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

COPING WITH LIFE ALONE Peer-To-Peer Grief Support Now Available Online Beginning February 1

"Coping with Life Alone ®" is a Beginning Experience® grief support program that meets each week for eight weeks. The program helps those who have lost a love relationship due to death, divorce or separation, move through the experience of grief and loss into a future with renewed hope.

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

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

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

BECOME A FOCCUS FACILITATOR Zoom Classes Beginning January 16, 9:30AM

Become a FOCCUS facilitator. The cost is $115.00 per individual (includes one FOCCUS and one REFOCCUS manual and shipping).

Select the date to register for the “Zoom” class you would like to attend. Time is central time.

Catholic Edition of FOCCUS.

• January 16 9:30am-1:30pm • February 11 11:00am-3:00pm • March 13 9:30am-1:30pm • April 8 11:00am-3:00pm • May 8 9:30am - 1:30pm • June 10 11:00am - 3:00pm

For additional information, please contact Deacon Tony Zimmerman at [email protected] or 913-647-0329 or contact FOCCUS at [email protected] or 877-883-5422.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parish Life 913-681-3348, x134

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOUTH MINISTRY

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

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

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

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

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


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