I love the Solemnity of Christ the King. Celebrated on the final Sunday of the liturgical year, I imagine the feast as sort of New Year’s Eve celebration – the current year’s way of “going out with a bang” before the next year takes its place. I envision it like an exclamation mark on the […]
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Together
Church of the Ascension and St. Michael the Archangel Parish have teamed up to co-host Together, a ministry devoted to married couples. Our hope is to provide opportunities for marriages to grow deeper and for our faith communities to grow broader. Through collaborative learning, inter-parish fellowship, and shared faith experiences, you will grow Together with […]
Alive And Well
“Well, the tomb is empty. He is alive and he is well. This is something that the Holy Father has talked a lot about in recent talks and in some of his writings that Jesus was not just another historic figure who passed through time but he is alive and well today. This is what […]
NFP – Resources
If you and your fiance or spouse are considering using Natural Family Planning, congratulations and welcome to the journey! Below you will find a few favorite resources. If you have questions, or are in need of resources that are not easily found, contact Sarah Streitwieser in the church office at sstreitwieser@kcascension.org; 913-681-3348 x151 Natural Family […]
Natural Family Planning
If you are interested in practicing or learning more about Natural Family Planning, congratulations! We hope that you find beauty and joy in the journey. Our Church affirms marital love that is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fully accepting and embracing this teaching, in the context of our current culture, can feel difficult at times. […]
Fathers of St. Joseph 5-Part Miniseries
Starting April 28th at 6:30 in the Adoration Chapel Just like Jason Bourne, each of us was born into conflict. And just like the Bourne movies we need to know who our enemies are and how to defend and defeat them. Father’s of St. Joseph provides the road map complete with specific instructions for each […]
50 Ways to Celebrate 50 Days of Easter
For 40 days your family has fasted, prayed, and given generously. These labors prepare our hearts to taste and see the goodness of our risen Lord. Remember that Easter is not just one day or even one week. Easter is a season of 50 days, celebrated until Pentecost. Pope John Paul II once said, “We […]
Lent 2019: Family Life
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Final Notes
Parent-Child “Dates” Find time to spend time with your children one on one. Dedicated parent/child time does not need to involve elaborate activities or extensive amounts of time. Take one child with you on a trip to the grocery store, or take one child out for ice cream or coffee. Challenge yourself to ask questions […]