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OCTOBER 30, 2016 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

(913) 681-3348 • www.kcascension.org • ascensionchurch@kcascension.org

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.

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday-Friday: 6:45 a.m., 12:00 noon

Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

ROSARY Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

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

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday:

8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

THANK GOD FOR OUR PRIESTS! OCTOBER 30TH IS PRIEST APPRECIATION SUNDAY!

This is the day of the year that we express our appreciation and gratitude for our priests even more than we do the other 364 days of the year!

"He calls them to lead your holy people in love, nourish them by your word and strengthen them through the sacraments. Father, they are to give their lives in your service and for the salvation of your people as they strive

to grow in the likeness of Christ and honor you by their courageous witness of faith and love." From Chrism Mass

THANKS FOR THE PAST!!! PRAYERS FOR THE FUTURE!!!

Give ‘em a high five or fist bump when you see them and say

thanks! Their greatest wish is to pray for more vocations!

ASCENSION THIS WEEK

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STEWARDSHIP

“But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, ‘Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.’” Luke 19:8

We are all called to graciously give back to the Lord in proportion to the blessings we have been given. This means everyone isn’t called to give the same amount, but is called to give equal sacrifice. No amount is too small or insignificant! Open your heart, how is God calling you?

Financial Update

Weekly Offertory: $ 44,107.17 October 23 Monthly Autodebit: Sept. $189,947.17 662 Families on Autodebit Fiscal YTD: Sept., 2016 $1,365,216.40 Registered Families 3,082

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, October 30 Coat Drive, Gathering Area, All Day Donuts, Parish Hall, After 8:15AM and 10:00AM Masses Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm., 9:15AM Kids for Christ, (K4C), 10:00AM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) Halloween Party, Parish Hall, 3:00PM Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm., 4:00PM NFP for Engaged Couples, St. Matthew Rm., 7:00PM

Monday, October 31 Legion of Mary, St. Luke Rm., 10:30AM RCIA, St. Matthew Rm., 6:00PM School of Faith, Library, 7:00PM Men’s Basketball, Age 21+, Gym, 8:30PM

Tuesday, November 1 All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation) 33 Days to Morning Glory, Adult Faith Classrooms, 9:30AM Holy Conversation Book Club, St. John Rm., 10:45AM Attached to Jesus (A2J), Youth Ctr., 5:30PM 33 Days to Morning Glory, Adult Faith Classrooms, 7:00PM

Wednesday, November 2 Fathers of St. Joseph, Church, 6:00AM Fathers of St. Joseph, St. Matthew Rm., 6:30AM Youth Faith Formation (YFF), 5:30PM Family Formation, Parish Hall, 6:00PM Zoom-HS Youth, Youth Ctr., 6:00PM Memorial Mass, Church, 7:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 7:00PM Men’s Basketball Age 21+, Gym, 8:30PM

Thursday, November 3 Epic Class, St. Matthew Rm., 9:30AM Rosary & Anointing of the Sick, Church, 6:30PM Covered in Prayer, St. Luke Rm., 7:00PM Support Ministry for the Sick & Caregivers, St. Martha Rm., 7:00PM Families in Transition (FIT), Conf. Rm., 7:00PM Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) Mtg., Parish Hall, 7:00PM Epic Class, St. Matthew Rm., 7:00PM Friday, November 4 Men of Ascension, St. Luke Rm., 6:00AM

Saturday, November 5 Coat Drive, Gathering Area, All Day Public Square Rosary, Ascension Parking Lot, Noon Highlighting Christ the Shepherd Ministries, Gathering Area, After 4:30PM Mass

Sunday, November 6 Coat Drive, Gathering Area, All Day Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet, Parish Hall, 8:00AM-Noon Highlighting Christ the Shepherd Ministries, Gathering Area, After All Masses Sunday Scripture, Conf. Rm., 9:15AM Kids for Christ, (K4C), 10:00AM Baptisms, Church, 1:00PM AA Mtg., St. John Rm., 1:00PM Face to Face, Church, 3:00PM S&L, Church, 3:00PM Year I-Youth Faith Formation (YFF), Church, 3:00PM Al Anon Mtg., St. John Rm., 4:00PM

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Now-November 6 Offsite

As in the past, Ascension is committing to prayerfully and quietly walk and protest the taking of human life through abortion. Please help us change people’s minds through loving witness! This is a great family activity. The campaign takes place at Center For Women's Health, 4840 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas.

COAT DRIVE October 29-November 6, All Day Gathering Area Whatsoever you do for the least of My people, that you do unto Me.

“I was naked and you clothed me” Mt 25:36

October 29-November 6 we will be collecting new and “gently used” coats for Johnson County Christmas Bureau. This organization collects donations for needy families and lets the parents “shop” for their children. Please bring your donations of winter outerwear. Any sizes wanted! Gloves, hats and scarves are also needed.

ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)

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ASCENSION THIS WEEK (Continued)

FATHERS OF ST. JOSEPH November 2, 6:00AM, Church 6:30AM, St. Matthew Rm.

ZOOM HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH November 2, 6:00PM Youth Ctr.

Zoom (high school youth group) is Wednesday, November 2. This month's series is about suffering with a big art event on November 30! Join us for dinner at 6:00pm and formation and small groups to follow. All 9th-12th graders are invited! Contact Chelsea/Joe for more information at findithere@gmail.com or 913-681-7683.

FACE TO FACE November 6, 3:00PM Church

Looking for a place for you and your family to pray? Join us at our new community adoration format of Face to Face! This is an hour of prayer in the church and is family friendly, with a free nursery available. Father Alessandro will also provide a bit of spiritual nourishment as he gives a short reflection for your interior life, and School of Love will provide material for quiet time in front the Eucharist. You do not want to miss this powerful praise and worship event! Can not be physically present? Follow this live-streaming event on our YouTube channel (kcascension).

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST BUFFET All Are Welcome! November 6, 8:00AM-Noon Parish Hall

The Knights will be serving: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fried potatoes, juice and coffee. There is no cost, however, we will be accepting donations to help local charities supported by the Knights.

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY November 5, Noon Ascension Parking Lot

ATTACHED TO JESUS (A2J) 6th & 7th Grade Youth Group November 1, 5:30PM Youth Ctr.

A2J is having a big All Saints Day Party on Tuesday, November 1, from 5:30-6:30pm in the youth center (formerly youth room). Come hang out with our Middle School Coordinator, Ashley Burns, and some super fun students. We will have pizza, games, a message, and a raffle. Hope you can join us!

MEMORIAL MASS November 2, 7:00PM Church

A memorial Mass is scheduled for 7:00pm on All Soul’s Day, November 2. We will remember all of the parishioners who have died this past year, as well as family members and friends of parishioners who have died. It is a beautiful celebration of life and memories and eternal life. Please contact Jean in the office if you wish to participate in the entry procession prior to Mass. (We process in with candles and call out your loved ones names in a moving ceremony). Small gathering afterwards with coffee and snacks. Contact Jean in the office at jhinman@kcascension.org or 913-681-3348.

SUPPORT MINISTRY FOR THE SICK & CAREGIVERS November 3, 7:00PM St. Martha Rm.

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION (FIT) November 3, 7:00PM Conference Rm.

ROSARY & ANOINTING OF THE SICK November 3, 6:30PM Church

ALL SAINTS DAY MASS TIMES Holy Day of Obligation November 1, 6:45AM, 8:00AM, Noon, 7:00PM Church

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) October 30, 7:00PM St. Matthew Rm.

COVERED IN PRAYER November 3, 7:00PM St. Luke Rm.

MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN (MOYC) November 3, 7:00PM Parish Hall

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INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS MINISTRY AND MEETING November 14, 7:30PM Conference Rm.

Our parish is planning to partner with Minnesota Doctors for People (MDP) as volunteers for a medical mission trip to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala, March 26 to April 3, 2017. This will be the first trip dedicated primarily to serve the health needs of the men, women and children of San Lucas.

The deadline to apply for this “medical” mission trip is January 15, 2017. Although professionals in the healing arts will be the focus, others with the desire to participate may be considered for participation.

A second “non-medical” mission trip to Guatemala is being planned for June, 2017. More details will follow as that date nears.

Come and hear about either or both opportunities at the monthly International Mission meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm in the conference room. Contact Jean at jhinman@kcascension.org for more information on either trip or Robert Anderson, M.D. for further details on the “medical mission” trip at: rfa8909@gmail.com or 1-563-742-0742.

VETERAN’S DAY ALL SCHOOL MASS November 11, 8:00AM Church

Ascension Catholic School will celebrate Veteran’s Day with an all-school Mass on Friday, November 11, at 8:00am. All veterans are invited to attend! We would like to recognize these heroes by name at our celebration. If you or someone you know is attending, please email Regina Flynn at: rflynn@acseagles.org to RSVP. Please include the military branch and rank if possible. Thank you!

APPLAUSE ASCENSION November 18, 7:00PM Parish Hall

APPLAUSE ASCENSION is a parish-wide Gift Gathering Event to kick-off Mardi Gras 2017! By attending and bringing your Mardi Gras monetary or gift donation of a suggested value of $50.00 per couple, you will be entered for a drawing to win four (4) premium lower level seat tickets and a premium parking pass to the KC Chiefs/Denver Broncos game being held on Sunday, December 25, at 7:30pm valued at $450.00! Enjoy this adult evening of entertainment, appetizers, spirits and socializing with fellow parishioners! The evening will also include the following vendors for your shopping pleasure: The Benedictine Sisters from Clyde, Missouri, with their Monastery Scents Soap; The Sisters of the Fraternity of the Poor of Jesus Christ with their Rosaries; and The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth with their Earth Rhythms Pottery.

We hope you will join us at APPLAUSE ASCENSION! Please see Page 6 to RSVP now!

SAVE THE DATE! January 24-25

Save the date for Tuesday, January 24, and Wednesday, January 25. Jesus said, "What do you want me to do for you." Luke 18:44. Come to this all ladies retreat at Savior Pastoral Center to gain fresh confidence, renewed hope, and to open your heart and trust Jesus to refill it. Four great speakers and more. Additional details to follow.

OCEAN OF MERCY AND FAUSTINA MOVIES November 15, 7:00PM Youth Ctr.

Ocean of Mercy At the dawn of the 20th century, three voices rose up from Poland to proclaim an urgent message, a message powerful enough to alter the course of an age plunging into spiritual darkness. Filmed on location in more than 20 cities across Poland and the United States, this true story examines and chronicles the phenomenal lives and spiritual legacy of Saint Faustina Kowalksa, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and Blessed John Paul II, modern day "Apostles of Mercy". Through never before seen film footage, rare photographs, and extensive interviews with friends, biographers, and family members, this story journeys across a dramatic visual landscape to document their heroic struggle and herald the message of Divine Mercy to all mankind.

Faustina An award-winning movie is a beautiful representation of the mystical life of St. Maria Faustina, who became the "Apostle of Divine Mercy". It tells the story of her mystical experiences as a nun living in a convent in Poland in the early 20th century. It is to her that Jesus appeared and commanded that she be his instrument for promoting devotion to his Divine Mercy, and that the Feast of Divine Mercy be established and celebrated on the Sunday after Easter. He also requested from Sister Faustina that an image be painted and venerated of him and his Divine Mercy, and asked that we pray especially the Chaplet of Mercy.

Space is limited. Call Denise Greene for availability 913-681-3348.

ASCENSION BOOK CLUB November 9, 1:00PM Conference Rm.

Our book for November is The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant. We will meet on Wednesday, November 9, at 1:00pm in the conference room. For details call Linda Cook at 913-897-3201. Come join our discussion!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES / GENERAL INFORMATION

A CHRISTMAS CHOIR OF VOICES TO PROCLAIM CHRIST’S HOLY BIRTH

Just as in our personal life, a choir needs good balance. The Ascension Adult Choir is in great need of deep voices to balance out the beautiful treble voices of our choir at Christmas. In addition to leading our “Midnight Mass” on Christmas Eve (actually 10:00pm!), the choir will be joining with the Joyful Voices Youth Choir to present , “A Festival of Lessons and Carols” on the Fourth Sunday evening of Advent. Gentlemen of Ascension, please consider this call for participation as an opportunity to take the mystery of the Incarnation deep into your prayer life and express it through song. Not only will you be giving a gift to the Christ Child, but to our Music Ministry and parish family, as well. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the church. Learning our Christmas music is an ongoing process that accommodates those who have limited time and availability to be with us. Please call or email our Music Director, Dorothy Brandwein, at 913-681-3348 or dbrandwein@kcascension.org if you think there is even a small possibility you might be able to join the Adult Choir for Christmas. With God, “all things are possible.” Thank you!

PRAYER BEFORE AN ELECTION

Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.

We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.

We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender.

We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.

We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles, and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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HAPPY PRIEST APPRECIATION

Pray! Invite! Encourage! Affirm! Vocations!

There are vocations... ... which manifest themselves. They must be fostered. ... which are not conscious of themselves. They must be awakened. ... which do not dare manifest themselves. They must be found and encouraged. ... which are in fear of being lost. They must be reassured. ... which meet with opposition. They must be strengthened. ... which are paralyzed by poverty. They must be helped financially.

Look around you.

How many men and women in your parishes are caring and compassionate individuals who are good listeners, articulate speakers, and loving enthusiastic Catholics?

How many of these special, gifted people have ever been invited to consider becoming a priest, sister, brother, permanent deacon, or full-time lay minister?

Statistics show that 80% of the 18-30 year olds in the United States and Canada have never been asked to consider a Church Vocation. Ask!!!

WE LOVE OUR PRIESTS! Pray for them and vocations!

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SIGN UP NOW!!!

Come Down from the Tree, Zachaeus! Healing Our Divisions.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites Zachaeus to come down from the tree so that he might get to know Jesus better. Tomorrow, Pope Francis and Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, President of the Lutheran World Federation, invite us to come down from the tree to get to know Jesus better through our brothers and sisters in Christ. On October 31, 2016 Pope Francis will be in Lund, Sweden to mark the beginning of a year of commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The event, jointly sponsored by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Roman Catholic Church will highlight the 50 years of continuous ecumenical dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans and the joint gifts of this collaboration. On October 13th, Pope Francis addressed a group of Lutheran pilgrims in Rome, saying: “What unites us is much more than what divides us! …While theologians carry on the dialogue in the doctrinal field, keep looking insistently for opportunities to encounter each other, to know each other better, to pray together and offer help to each other and to all those who are in need.” In keeping with this invitation of Pope Francis and the year of commemoration, our parish and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Overland Park, have committed themselves to coming together in fellowship, prayer and service so that we may get to know one another as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and be enriched and grow together in faith. Parishioners from both churches are asked to pray for each other’s communities. A committee of parishioners from both churches has been meeting and is exploring ways our two communities can come together. Some ideas include: small group discussions for Lent, a joint prayer service in January during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and working together to serve those in need in our area. We also plan to host a “Theology on Tap” type of discussion where a panel of experts (our priests and pastors) can answer your questions about the Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches and how we can become “one Body in Christ”. We want to know what YOUR top questions are about the Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches. Please submit your questions by December 31st to bridgetley2@gmail.com. For more information on the Lund, Sweden joint commemoration go to: http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/06/01/pope_to_take_part_in_reformation_events_in_lund_and_malm%C3%B6/1234020

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ECUMENICAL DIALOGUE

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A story related to this project was featured in last week's copy of The Leaven (October 21, 2016) on page 5.

WEEKLY PRAYER

Please let us know when your loved one is better! Parishioners: Millie Astuto, Kathleen Baldwin, Joannie Basler, Janine Bensman, Jerry Blume, Millie Bock, Jamie Boos, Bill Borst, Heather Cardin, Vince Costello, Hunter Cussigh, Chelsea Dalbey, Mike Delaney, Bryan Dickerson, Bob and Mary Dinneen, Rose DiTeresi, Rick Doran, Joe Esposito, Vinnie Fasone, Jennifer Fontana, Doug Geck, Jack Gessler, George Gilbertson, Robert Gilworth, Scott Graham, Mary Pat Harpenau, Laura Harris, Virginia Hermes, Burry Hinman, Barb Hughes, Trudy Larson, Mary Lausten, Peggy Licari, David Long, Dale Marti, Jose Martinez, Lynne Minelli, Jim Monty, Mary Nail, Tom Oxley, Jeff Palmer, Lisa Palmer, Allison Policky, Carmen Porterfield, Kay Raab, Dolores Rodriguez, Sasha and Paul, Sarah Schaefer, Zachary Scheier, Martha Schofield, Deidre Sechi, Peggy Sharp, George Shore, Elisa Smith, Jill Smith, Gloria Solito, Ana Sosa de Alonzo, Wanda Stepanich, Sheila Strecker, Carol Stump, Fr. Tom Tank, Hilde Virgilio, Collin Warrender, Dave Watson, Jack Weiss. Relatives & Friends of Parishioners: Fr. Larry Albertson, Alex, Angee, Martha Aquilar, Gaby Beckstrom, Colleen Barbour, Trudy Bergren, Katy Billion, Connor Boden, Bob Bozek, Aaron Brotman, Gabriel Brown, Verona Brown, Sandy Bugni, Jim Bunck, Cameron Burroughs, Brian Cavanaugh, Kayla Chranz, Jerry Christiansen, Herschel Clark, Mike Coleman, Linea Colwell, Dave Cox, Tami Cross, Shelley Cunningham, Ginny Curley, Paula Darling, Daphe, Vinnie DeCarlo, Mark Dowey, Aaron Erickson, Elizabeth Gallagher, Erik Gregory, Emma Gibbar, Fr. Jim Giglotti, Delores Graves, Amanda and Ella Gruenberg, Colleen Hadley, Judy Haley, Jean Hartnett, Debbie Hayes, Terrance Heeney, Rowena Hill, Kristin Hlavacek, Denise Quigley Ingram, Jack, Joe, Terry Kauffman, Father Tom Kearns, Gary Knutson, Jessica Korte, Bobbi Kraus, Kim Lackey, Mary Beth Lacroix, Wanda Lane, Terry Larson, Ann Latora, Scott Leahy, Janice Lee, John Lichiello, Michael Lodermeier, Jack Maher, Todd Martin, Jeff McMahill, Mohan, Ella Moore, Catherine Muller, Beth Nelson, Nancy Newman, Pam Nolan, Tammi Nordmeyer, Darrell and Nola Odle, Kevin O’Grady, Debbie Palcher, Lynda Peart, Kathy Peters, Joe Pollom, Donna Ragan, Barbara Ramsey, Becky Reiber, Carol Reilly, Marilyn Reinhardt, Johah Roberts, Claudia Roche, Ed Russell, Lucca Sachse, Jon Sander, Julie Schlegel, Michael Schwarz, Lauren Shea, Angela Sherrell, Mary Glasser Smith, Ann Snyder, Susan Spears, Merita Stanley, Joel Sydzyik, Dawn Timp, Jeanine Timp, Michele Vigil, Michael Ward, Janice Weast, Michael Wellinghoff, Melva Wilbert, Karen Wilkins, Eileen Williams, Justin Williams, Bob Wilson, David Wiltgen.

NOTE: Please be sure to let us know when your loved one is better. Call the Parish Office 913-681-3348. Thank you.

Unforeseen circumstances may require a change in the priest schedule.

Monday 6:45AM 12:00PM Tuesday 6:15AM 6:45AM 8:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 7:00PM Wednesday 6:45AM 12:00PM 7:00PM Thursday 6:45AM 12:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM

Friday 6:45AM 12:00PM

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

Sunday 8:15AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 11:45AM 5:00PM

October 31 +Dan Kane by Family +Jim Carey by Mary Markovich November 1 Reconciliation +Mary Rose Prior by Doran Family Ernest Poggensee by Jeff & Rena McCall Reconciliation Rich & Marcia Boynton by Deacon Stuart and Marsha Holland +David Stobie by Schmidt Family November 2 +Mike Raab by Family Hawk Family by Punswick Family Special Intentions November 3 +LaVina Kane by Family +Helen Rome by Deanne Olsen Weekly Rosary Reconciliation

November 4 +Steve Winkelman by Joan Winkelman +E. Michael Steger by Hinmans, Devores and Spriggs Families

November 5 Weekly Rosary +Marty Sander, +E. Michael Steger, +Frank Pish, +Vince Finocchiaro Reconciliation +John & Mary Godar Fr. Alessandro by Jane Godar Kreiter

November 6 Ascension Parishioners Fr. Tom Weekly Rosary +Kristin Schwartz by Sue Lee Fr. Regie +Beatrice Astuto Fr. Regie by Rose & Millie +Larry Wheeler Fr. Alessandro by Mettlach Family

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WEEKLY PRAYER

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Prayer Partners Intention Voicemail Number 1 -888-684-6555

Thank you!

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Tough Love

The first reading tells us that the God of all the universe is a merciful God who loves all creatures, not just enough to keep them in existence, but enough to give sinners the chance to repent. At times when I am behind a slow driver and want to arm the photon torpedoes if he doesn't move over, I remember that only God, who made all things, has the right to punish our transgressions. Instead, God gives us warnings and reminders to lead us to repentance. Warnings are found in God's word, in the scriptures, and in Jesus. In the Hebrew scriptures, we see many warnings about sin and unfaithfulness. Besides the Ten Commandments, we also have the books of the law. While Christians no longer follow the laws of kosher, those laws can be warnings that even the smallest of sins need to be repented. White lies, for example, are usually told to keep from hurting someone's feelings. When we get used to telling white lies, however, we can be inclined to tell other lies, such as those told to protect ourselves. Those lies not only make it harder for people to trust us, they also keep us from facing our faults and taking responsibility for our actions. Jesus also warns us about sin, both in his teaching and when he forgives sinners. In John 8:1-11, he saves the woman caught in adultery from stoning but tells her to sin no more. In today's Gospel Jesus has dinner with the tax collector, who demonstrates his repentance by offering to repay those he has extorted. Jesus tells Zachaeus and the bystanders that he came to save the lost. But part of being saved is the intention not to get lost again. And what about "reminders"-- the results of sin that usually catch up with us? The sin of arrogance can lead a driver to think he can ignore the speed limit. But when he has to pay a speeding ticket, that is the reminder that his arrogance, not the speeding, was a sin. Most sins have consequences, ranging from a guilty conscience to a jail sentence or worse. If we ignore those reminders, we may suffer eternal consequences. If we think of the results of sin as God's "tough love," perhaps they will remind us to sin no more.

October 31-November 6

Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 -- 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 -- 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]

Allison Way and Michael Carrol Anna Ford and Benjamin Grashoff

Whitney Steffen and Christopher Farrell Kayleigh Koster and Jake Laptad Megan Jaeger and William Koss

Banns of Matrimony

Baptisms

Katelynn Florence Sherman Lucia Adela Corona

Cade Sedlacek

Together for Life

Emily Sutton and Daniel Johnson

From Death to New Life

Julian Huser, Father of Bernadette Fischer Peter Tank, Brother of Father Tom, Mary Ann & John

Lori Wertenberger, Wife of Brian Mary Ann Dinan, Sister of Nancy Schier

GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

A new regular bulletin announcement will be to pray for the relatives and friends of parishioners who are serving in the military. Please email or call Jean in the parish office with their names and your relationship to them at: jhinman@kcascension.org or 913-681-3348.

Please pray for our active duty service members:

Lt. Jake Morin, USAF; TJ Dierks, USN; Larry Homan; 1st Lt Stephen Cuff, Army Airborne; Lt Corp Luke Talken, UCMC.

MINISTRY NEWS

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s Fraternal organization open to all Catholic men ages 18 and over. Interested in joining the Knights? Contact Bill Fredrickson at billfred4949@yahoo.com or 913-909-4492.

The Knights will be serving a Breakfast Buffet Sunday, November 6, from 8:00am to noon in the parish hall. There is no cost, however, we will be accepting donations to help local charities supported by the Knights. We will be serving: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fried potatoes, juice and coffee. Volunteers, please sign-up on the Knight’s website www.ascensionkofc.com or contact Frank Colletti at frankcolletti@att.net or call 913-406-2995.

Villa St. Francis Bingo is Thursday, November 10, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Volunteers should sign-up on the Knight’s website.

Interested in joining the Knight Choir, please contact Dan Tira at tirad@umkc.edu or 913-451-2341.

UPCOMING EVENTS (Sign up on our website www.ascensionkofc.com for activities) * Knights Mass each Friday morning 6:45am. * Breakfast Buffet - Sunday, November 6, in the parish hall from 8:00am to noon. * Villa St. Francis Bingo - Thursday, November 10, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. * Officers’ meeting - Monday, November 14, in the Knights Room.

SCHOOL

The day after Halloween is a special day for the Catholic Church, and Ascension Catholic School knows how to celebrate. Each year, the 8th grade class of ACS prepares a grand event celebrating the saints. The students portray a saint by dressing in appropriate attire, they prepare presentations for their unique Saints’ museum to give spectators some history, and they celebrate the most inspirational Mass with students, teachers, parents, and other parishioners. Please join us at Ascension Catholic Church Tuesday, November 1, at 8:00am for a very special soul-lifting Mass. If anyone is puzzled by the “Communion of Saints” in our creed, it is all made clear in this beautiful liturgy!” Mary VanSchloelandt.

PERPETUAL ADORATION Join Jesus in our beautiful Chapel downstairs! The following Holy Hours need Help:

Sunday at noon and 1:00pm Tuesday at 1:00am and 10:00pm Thursday at 10:00pm Friday at 4:00pm, 5:00pm and 11:00pm Saturday at 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm and 10:00pm

Please contact Debbie Engel at debora.suzanne@gmail.com or 913-485-8918 for more information. If you can assist weekly at one of the these Holy Hours, please let me know.

MINISTRY OF CARE

Volunteer Opportunities Check out the opportunities to help the less fortunate this Thanksgiving time of year. In addition to all our “regular ways “ we help, there are special ways to help on Thanksgiving, before Thanksgiving and after. Please go to “Quick Links/Current Volunteer Sign Ups,” on the Home Page of our website kcascension.org to read about the ways to help and to sign up.

Respect Life Corner: Of Life and Freedom “The first and most fundamental step towards…cultural transformation consists in forming consciences with regard to the incomparable and inviolable worth of every human life. It is of the greatest importance to re-establish the essential connection between life and freedom. … There is no true freedom where life is not welcomed and loved: and there is no fullness of life except in freedom. … Love, as a sincere gift of self, is what gives the life and freedom of the person their truest meaning.” St. Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, The Gospel of Life, No. 96 (1995).

MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) provides expectant moms through moms with second grade age children spiritual enrichment and fellowship. To join, or if you have any questions, please contact Meghan McEvoy at meghan.j.mcevoy@gmail.com or 913-475-1026.

The email list for sending event information was updated based on submitted enrollment forms. If you are not receiving weekly emails or want to enroll, contact Meghan.

Upcoming Activities: October 30 - Halloween Party from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the parish hall. November 3 - Monthly general meeting at 7:00pm in the parish hall.

“Take A Look Tuesdays” Join an Ascension Catholic School Administrator or Staff Member after any Tuesday All School Mass for an Informational Tour of Our Remarkable School.

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

913-851-2531

WOMEN OF ASCENSION

Congratulations and many thanks to our new 2016-17 President, Hillary Braudis, and Vice President Erin O’Dell, for their strong leadership and generosity on behalf of WOA. We know it will be an amazing year!

All women, especially those who are new to the parish, are cordially invited to our ever popular “Advent By Candlelight” being held Tuesday, November 29, at 7:00pm in the parish hall. This candlelit event sets the tone for an enchanting evening of spiritual enhancement, friendship and fun and ushers in the Christmas season with an inspiring speaker and live holiday music. Donations are $15.00 per person.

New this year is the option to provide appetizers for your individual table and also to consider donating part of your table décor to our parish Mardi Gras fundraising auction. Now is the time to invite friends and family to make up a table of 8 to 10!

More details about Women of Ascension and to RSVP to “Advent By Candlelight” can be found on our website at kcascension.org under: Get Involved/Ministry Directory/Women of Ascension or by contacting Tricia Baldwin at 913-742-0038 tbaldwin@acseagles.org or Madeline Keane 913-634-6656 m.keane@aol.com.

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

Sunday, October 30 K4C meets at 10:00am in the School (all Pre-School 3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten students are welcome to register for this program)! No Year I or Year II (S&L) tonight.

Family Formation will meet at 6:00pm Wednesday, November 2, (parents in the parish hall and children in classrooms).

Traditional Youth Faith Formation meets at 5:30pm on November 2.

Attention Dads - Join other Dads who will meet for some refreshments and fellowship about being a faith filled Dad in today’s world. Youth Faith Formation is teaming up with the Fathers of St. Joseph and offering this while your child is in class. Meet in the church to begin at 5:30pm Wednesday November 2, 9 and 16.

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Church of the Ascension 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time October 30, 2016

MINISTRY NEWS (Cont’d.)

COMMUNITY NEWS

MARRIAGE MINUTE October 30

What is keeping you from the marriage of your dreams? Every marriage launches with an incredible dream for happiness, but all too often, hardships come, and we lose the zeal to think we can have anything other than a mediocre marriage. We say to ourselves, “I guess this is all there is to marriage.”

In this week’s Gospel, Zachaeus, had the courage and ingenuity to overcome his obstacle to happiness by climbing a tree to see His Lord. For Zachaeus, his height was an obstacle, but for many of us, it is not a matter of physical stature, but a stature of attitude. We lack the courage and humility to rise above pettiness, busyness, wounded pride, comfort, and sometimes simple planning to actualize the marriage we dreamed of in the beginning.

Consider marriage enrichment activities to be the tree you climb to overcome any obstacles in your way of increased joy in your marriage. Check out www.joyfulmarriageproject.com for suggestions.

VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE November 11, 1:30PM Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.

Veterans, family members and friends are invited to attend a flag-raising ceremony and tribute on Friday, November 11, 2:00pm at the Veterans Memorial at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Road, Lenexa, Kansas. The American Legion Band will provide a patriotic musical prelude to the ceremony at 1:30pm. The tribute will be given by Chaplain, Lt. Col. Peter Jaramillo, pastor of Holy Family, St. John the Baptist and St. Mary-St. Anthony Parishes, Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, call Catholic Cemeteries at 913-371-4040, or email information@cathcemks.org, or visit www.cathcemks.org.

TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST November 12-14 Prairie Star Ranch, Williamsburg, KS.

Come join us on the November 12-14 for TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend at Prairie Star Ranch. This retreat explores the Paschal Mystery through a series of talks, reflections and reconciliation. Cost is $110.00 per person. To register and for more information visit: https://www.archkck.org/TeensEncounterChrist

LITURGY SCHEDULE

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COMMUNITY NEWS (Cont’d.)

Church of the Ascension 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time October 30, 2016

Saturday – November 5 - 4:30PM Greeters: A & B Fischer Sacristan: L & T(S) Huston Servers: C Koettker, T Koettker, A Kratofil Ushers: C Verville, C Jacobs, J Krizman, D Long, T Mann, R Schwind, D Sosna Lec/Com: J Hinman, R Way E.M: L Huston, C Arnold,K Farnan, M Freking, C Geiger, J Godar Kreiter, G Grimaldi, K Hane, D & W S Happer, J Hinman, D & T Kearney, C Kisinger, K Koettker, H Kuo, R Laws Sunday – November 6 - 8:15AM Greeters: Menghini Family Sacristan: MJ(S) & R Doran Servers: C Scheibel, B Smith, J Kreeger Ushers: T Ingram, A Flucke, J Flucke, S Gengler, P Healy, R Kneib, D Levell, R Vosters Lec/Com: G Friedrichsen, K Hodel E.M: R Doran, T Kershaw, R Lane, N Allen, J Lipp, T Long, F Mader, E Maschler, J & S McAuliffe, T O'Connor, B O'Donnell, Z Olson, C Oxley, K Rickert, ML Rottinghaus, J Seberger Sunday – November 6 - 10:00AM Greeters: T Jones, Burch Family Sacristan: D Cuff, S Fry Servers: K Foster, E Foster, J Frederick Ushers: W Parsons, A Banker, D Geck, D Lisak, M Stolte, D Vater, T Wallace, J Woodruff Lec/Com: R Lenertz, T Baldwin E.M: D Cuff, S Fry, A Cushenbery, K Del Popolo, J & T Ekedahl, J Fischer, S Govea, K Hatfield-Baker, E Herman, J Hogan, B Jackson, G Jones, M Keane, K & P Kramer, A & R Lenertz Sunday – November 6 - 11:45AM Greeters: S Long Family Sacristan: B Gregson, J Drew Servers: I McKeag, R Rephlo, D Rephlo Ushers: N Gould, L Estrada, J McCormick, F Montalvo, G Sailer, J Sailer, T Warriner Lec/Com: J Brower, M Detmer E.M: B Gregson, J Drew, B Mason, A & S Montalvo, B Martinez, C Rephlo, J & J Shaw, M Shriver, C Taylor Sunday – November 6 - 5:00PM Greeters: G Ruttman Sacristan: E Koenig (S), R Cotter Servers: G Mohacsi, N Tai, J Shepherd Ushers: D Jones, B Stephan, M Streb, D Kurovski, B Davis, C Giess, D Zarzan, C Cardin, I Cardin Lec/Com: J Scheier, J Baldwin E.M: E Koenig (S), R Cotter, S, A, Smeltzer, A Weaver, B Yanez, E Bellamy, C Boudreaux, Don Brazen, L Curran, B & C Dodson, S Giess, A Heisinger, M King, S Mowery Counters Nov 7: K Corsini, N Doyle, M Fragale, C Jacobs, S Poro

DONNELLY COLLEGE Kansas City, KS.

There is a gem in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas that offers an opportunity for individuals to transform their lives, in part, because of your archdiocese. Donnelly College is your archdiocesan-sponsored college offering an accessible and affordable Catholic education on a small campus with an incredibly diverse student body. Pope Francis calls us to help “all peoples to become the artisans of their destiny.” This call speaks to Donnelly College’s mission as we seek to empower all through higher education in our community. To learn more, visit Donnelly’s information table today, in the gathering space, after Mass or www.donnelly.edu.

NEW SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE

The Archdiocese has initiated a new ministry to serve people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. The Special Needs Ministry is being led by Tom Racunas. Tom was a special education teacher and administrator for over 30 years in the Wichita Public Schools. He served as director of the ministry with persons with disabilities in the Diocese of Wichita for the past six years.

Tom is eager to help Catholics be actively engaged in the life and mission of the parish regardless of type or severity of a disability. So call or email Tom at 913-647-3054 or tracunas@archkck.org for special needs support.

FREE ROSARY REPAIR

There is a “good neighbor” who repairs rosaries for free. We can use any extra rosaries or spare parts for the hospitals and assisted living facilities. If you need this service or have extra rosaries or parts to donate, please contact Jean in the office at jhinman@kcascension.org.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND November 18-20, 2016 January 27-29, 2017

Married Couples…Take Some Time Together!! A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth and new beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer, fuller life together. The next weekends in Kansas City are November 18-20, 2016 and January 27-29, 2017. For more information or to apply, please visit our website: www.wwme4youandme.org or call Tony and Barb Zimmerman, 816-741-4066 or email tonybarbz@prodigy.net.

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On November 8th the voters of Kansas will be making very important decisions. Among them is the decision to retain our current state Supreme Court judges. This decision holds more weight now than ever before… The Kansas Supreme Court will soon decide whether the brutal practice of dismemberment abortion will continue in Kansas. All Kansas pro-life laws are at risk. Fortunately, our system allows voters to decide which judges should remain on the bench through retention elections. Please take the time to learn who these judges are and what their position is on moral issues. We recommend Better Judges for Kansas and their website www.betterjudgesforkansas.org as a great resource.

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OUR VALUES:

As parishioners of the Church of the Ascension, we embrace the following values:

Spirituality -We will actively seek Jesus Christ and experience his grace through the celebration of the Mass, Sacraments and personal prayer.

Formation - We will develop, nurture, and deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ through His Word and through knowledge of our Catholic faith.

Compassion - We will humbly serve each other and those in need through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.

Stewardship - We will be good stewards of the gifts that God has given us and joyfully give of our time, talent and treasure.

Human Dignity - We will be a public witness of Jesus Christ and advocate for the dignity of each human person as created in the image and likeness of God.

Hospitality - We will actively invite and warmly welcome others to join us in our pilgrimage of faith.

ASCENSION VISION:

To be a Catholic community actively engaged with Jesus Christ through sacramental life, faith formation and service.

ASCENSION MISSION STATEMENT:

We joyfully proclaim, celebrate, witness and serve Jesus Christ.

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

ascensionchurch@kcascension.org

Pastor .............................................. Monsignor Thomas Tank 913-681-3348, x137 frtom@kcascension.org

Parochial Vicar ................................ Reverend Regie Saldanha 913-681-3348, x138 frregie@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

Music ................................................ Dorothy Brandwein 913-681-3348, x154 dbrandwein@kcascension.org

Ministry of Care .............................. Jean Hinman 913-681-3348, x131 jhinman@kcascension.org

Parish Life........................................ Dawnlee Maurer 913-681-3348, x134 dmaurer@kcascension.org

Adult Faith & RCIA ....................... Liz Willman 913-681-3348, x139 lwillman@kcascension.org

Adult Faith & Baptisms .................. Denise Greene 913-681-3348, x142 dgreene@kcascension.org

Social Media & Family Life ............ Ray Martin 913-681-3348, x149 rmartin@kcascension.org

Receptionist ..................................... Jan Montalvo 913-681-3348, x130 jmontalvo@kcascension.org

Communications.............................. Maggie Wright 913-681-3348, x132 mwright@kcascension.org

Maintenance/Head Custodian ........ Virgil Crumpton 913-681-3348, x145 vcrumpton@kcascension.org

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

Principal ........................................... Becky Wright 913-851-2531, x101 bwright@acseagles.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 ................ Molly Johnson 913-851-2531, x112 mjohnson@acseagles.org

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

Director ............................................ William O’Leary 913-681-7683, x105 woleary@kcascension.org

Administrative Assistant ................ Tricia Baldwin 913-681-7683, x103 tbaldwin@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...................... Ashley Burns 913-681-7683 findithere@gmail.com

COUNCIL CHAIRS

Parish Pastoral ................................ Lori Stevens lori_a_stevens@yahoo.com

Finance ............................................. Kevin Kramer pkkramer@comcast.net

School Advisory ............................... Shannon Gomez pioprayhope@gmail.com

PARISH ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Parish Pastoral Council

Christ the Servant

Ministry of Care

Christ the Priest

Spirituality & Liturgy

Christ the Teacher

Formation & Education

Corporal Works of Mercy

Support Ministries

Social Concerns

Parish Outreach

Liturgical Ministries

Perpetual Adoration

Sacramental Celebrations

Vocation Promotion

Stewardship

Volunteers

Special Appeals

Mardi Gras Dinner Auction

Various Parish Organizations

Adult Faith Formation

Family Life

Youth Ministry

Youth Faith Formation

Parish School

Finance & Administration

Budget Building/Grounds

Maintenance

Construction Reports/Payments/Records/

Endowment

Support Services Human Resources Clerical Support

Census/Database Scheduling

Communications

PARISH CONTACTS

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

Christ the Shepherd

Parish Life