by Karen Newkirk, Minister for Stewardship and Engagement Since Fr. Gary is on pilgrimage to Poland and it is almost time for our annual stewardship…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The readings for this weekend speak of the Suffering Servant, identified by the Prophet Isaiah. This Servant is a…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, A man approaches Jesus and asks Him what he must do to inherit eternal life. When Jesus implies that…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In the Letter to the Hebrews, there is a line that speaks of being made “perfect through suffering.” Suffering?…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, What do you think of when you hear the word, “passion”? Some may think of the passion of Christ,…
By Dan Vater My name is Dan Vater and I have led the Ushering Ministry at Ascension for the last five years. My wife and…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Jesus identified Himself in scripture as being “one” with the Father (Jn 10:30). He invited belief by saying, “you…
By Jim & Mary Kate Hamilton Four years ago, our family moved back to the Kansas City area. Our primary objective, when looking for a…
by Dan Tira Mary and I have been extremely blessed by God our Father throughout our lives, both before and after our marriage [58 years…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus says to a deaf and mute man, “Ephphatha,” which means, “be opened”. And immediately…