Church of the Ascension - Overland Park, Ks

Upcoming Events at Church of the Ascension

Please review Ascension's upcoming events listed below. We would love to have you participate in any event that you can. Feel free to contact the parish office with any questions you may have. (913) 681-3348.

The bulletin can be found on-line at: http://www.kcascension.org/ce/bulletin-a-newsletter Please view the bulletin(s) for additional information on the events below.

MARDI GRAS
***NEW THIS YEAR*** Online Auction Items, Sign Up Parties, and Raffle Tickets! Check out the website for more silent and oral auction items: www.kcascension.org/ce/mg Also, if you are interested in a particular item & need more information, please contact Francie Kwapiszeski at (913) 681-3348 or email francie@kcascension.org! If you are unable to attend Mardi Gras but would like to proxy bid, please let Francie know! Happy Bidding!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - many opportunities to serve: before, during and after the event, please signup below:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4DA4AA2A1-ascension

MARDI GRAS RESERVATION REMINDER - Reservations must be turned in by Tuesday, Jan. 31, in order to take advantage of the $75 per person ticket price. Starting 2/1 ticket prices go up to $100 per person and availability is not guaranteed.

The JOYFUL NOISE YOUTH CHOIR begins its New Year 2012 rehearsals Thurs., Jan 26, 5:30-6:20pm. in the church. New members (grades 3-8) are always welcome. The choir sings at the 11:45 Mass beginning Sunday, Feb. 5. Please email Music Director Dorothy Brandwein with any questions. dbrandwein@kcascension.org

TRIVIA NIGHT is Friday, Jan. 27, at 7:00PM. The deadline to register has been extended till Friday, Jan. 27 at Noon. Please see the bulletin for a registration form.  If you have questions, contact Tara Masek at 451-8966 or email tmasek@kc.rr.com.

YOUTH FOR TRUTH - featuring Jason Evert and Molly Sandborn (nationally known chastity speakers) - is Friday-Saturday (Jan 27-28). Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased from the youth office or online at www.kcyft.net All 7th graders and up are encouraged to attend! Parents can attend with their child.

LIFESAVER SUNDAY is the weekend of Jan 28-29. The Knights of Columbus will be handing out Lifesaver Lollipops and accepting donations for the pregnancy crisis center. The pregnancy crisis center gives many women and their babies a new chance for life. Please give to this worthy 'lifesaving' cause!
Baby items (mother and baby clothes, diapers, food items, toys, highchairs, cribs, etc.) for the pregnancy center are still being collected in the gathering area of the church.

ASCENSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE, is Sunday, Jan. 29, following the 11:45AM Mass. Families of prospective kindergartners and/or 1st through 7th graders interested in enrolling at Ascension Catholic School are welcome to attend an informational meeting in the school library. You are welcome to tour the school following that meeting. Please call the school office 913-851-2531, if you have any questions.

SOR - No morning classes on Sunday, Jan. 29, due to the activities of Catholic Schools Week.

PROJECT GENESIS, Sunday, Jan. 29, 6:30PM, in the Parish Hall.

S&L 8th grade youth group, Sunday, Jan. 29, 6:30PM in the gym. Theme: Finish Line

NFP FOR ENGAGED COUPLES is Sunday, Jan. 29, 7:00PM in AFF #3

ADDICTIONS 101 CLASS - Monday, Jan. 30, 7:00PM in AFF #1. Meant for an audience of those who are addicted, those who have a family member or friend who is addicted, and those who want more information in a general sense about addictions.

ADDICTIONS 101 STEERING COMMITTEE - Monday, Jan. 30, 7:00PM in AFF #1. Please attend if you are interested in the direction this ministry will take here at our Church. Contact Jean in the office with questions or comments or ideas. (jhinman@kcascension.org or 681-3348)

PSALMS CLASS - This 11 week course starts Tuesday, Jan. 31st. There is a morning class at 9:30AM and an evening class at 7:00PM in AFF #1. This class will delve deeply into the Psalms, seeing their relationship to life's circumstances. You can register in the office or at the first class. Fee $30

IT'S MAGNIFICAT RENEWAL TIME!!! The deadline is Jan. 31. If you would like to join the parish bulk order, we need your subscription information (name, address, phone number, and e-mail address) along with your check for $25.00 by January 31. The first issue will arrive in April. Magazines are picked up at the back of the church each month. Please make checks out to church of the Ascension. They may be dropped off at the parish office or placed in the parish mail slot, but must be marked specifically for the Magnificat.

ACES - Feb. 1, 12:30PM, Adult Community Room - Senior group at Ascension is having lunch after noon Mass on Feb 1st (lunch around 12:30ish). Please join us for fun and fellowship and a mini concert by our own saxophonist, Fr Matthew!! Also, we're going to the Harley Davidson Plant Tour on March 8th. Plan on it! RSVP's or questions Joan Johnson (jojohn8@yahoo.com) or Jean in the office

ZOOM - High School Youth Group will meet Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the youth room at 6:30PM. Food, fellowship and small group time.

KAIROS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS - Retreat applications are due to the youth office by 5PM on Feb. 2nd! Limited to the first 30 applicants so apply today! Contact Joe/Chelsea for more information.

ROSARY & BLESSING OF THE SICK is Feb. 2, 6:30PM in the church.

SENIOR ALTAR SERVER TRAINING - Mark your calendars now! We are conducting a Senior Altar Server Training on Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. in the church. Any current Altar Server who would like to become one of our Senior Servers, please contact either Russ Engel (rengel@compasscontrols.com) or Kim Dubbert (kdubbert@kc.rr.com) to sign up for this training. If you have any questions, please call Russ at 816-896-5886.

CANCER SUPPORT will not be meeting during the month of February.

WINTER/SPRING COURSE CATALOG Can sign-up at first class for Jan. classes or by Feb. 13 for all other courses. View course catalog:
http://www.kcascension.org/fe/web-links/course-catalog

ARCHBISHOP'S CALL TO SHARE - Please give prayerful consideration as to how you can respond as Jesus' disciple by filling out your pledge card and returning it in this weekend's collection.

SIMON'S CORNER
LOOKING FOR CHILDRENS' BOOKS - We would like to build up the children's section of the church library. See this Sunday's bulletin at Mass or on our website for a list of books being requested. Thank you for your donations.

MONDAY MORNING MARTHA - Volunteer to assist with inspecting conditions of various spaces around the facility on Monday mornings. Please contact Jean in the office if interested in volunteering.

OFFICE VOLUNTEER- Looking for an office volunteer approximately four hours a week, for someone with MS Publisher skills. Please email Maggie at mwright@kcascension.org or call 681-3348. Thanks.