Summer 2016

Volume 1, Issue 4

Church of the Ascension

Inside this issue:

Clubs in the Spotlight 3

Summer Festival News 5

Faith Formation Update

6

Generosity In A Time Of

Grief

8

School News 10

Kids in the News

11

Making a Difference 12

ATTENTION ASCENSION News You Can Use

Father Steven Henriksen

Invest in and Choose Catholic Education!

This past year, the Catholic Education Foundation provided tuition assistance to over

2,400 students, roughly 1 in 5, enrolled in the Archdiocese’s elementary schools. CEF’s

goal for 2016-2017 is to add another 1,000 to that total!

In a recent mailing, the Catholic Education Foundation asked for you to make a financial

pledge. I have also preached on the importance of CEF giving during this past Lenten

season. CEF is truly a worthwhile spot for your donations!

The investment made by CEF, your parish, as well as the Archdiocese in financial aid is

the lifeblood of our Catholic school system. And there is so much to be proud of in the

performance of our students.

Catholic elementary school students performed 28% higher on standardized tests than the

national average. Catholic students also achieve higher ACT test scores and are far more

likely to pursue postsecondary education than their peers throughout the Commonwealth.

But Catholic education is more than about academic success and test scores. The

development of values through Catholic education leads to, among other things, a

commitment to community service. Over 159,000 hours of annual community service are

performed by the Archdiocese’s nine high schools.

Here at Ascension, our students contribute to the poor, through the Rice Bowl campaign

for example; feed the hungry, through the Franciscan Shelter House; and grow in

awareness of the conditions which lead to poverty, through special classes such as those

devoted to Catholic social teaching.

There are those nay-sayers who suggest that Catholic education is a refuge for privileged

white children. Wrong! The diverse student population here at Ascension, economically,

racially and otherwise, is one proof that Catholic education serves all. Instead, Catholic

education affords opportunities for intellectual, social and spiritual growth unique in a

region which has available a wide variety of choices for parents and their children.

Whether you choose to give to CEF (or to our parish’s Tuition Assistance Fund) or send

your children or grandchildren to Catholic school, please know that your support is a vote

FOR educational excellence and choice. Here at Ascension, we have adopted the motto

(initially begun during a fall fundraising campaign):

You’ll want to be a part of this!

For more information, please consult our school Website or call our school office at

451-2535.

You will be glad you did!!

Peace,

Father Steven

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Sin, Forgiveness, Mercy ( Also printed in The Record)

Everyone sins.

Everyone needs forgiveness.

And, our ever merciful and loving God is always ready to heal us of our sins.

In our contemporary culture, it often seems as if we have psychoanalyzed the idea of sin. No one sins anymore; they only

engage in maladaptive behavior! We have “issues”, “stuff”, and “errors in judgment”---although all three often lead to sin.

Let’s agree that sin is real and present for everyone, rather than treating the tendency to sin (concupiscence to use a fancy

theological word) as a disorder or a condition requiring medical treatment.

It has been said that we entertain sin as if it were an unwelcome guest at a party. And, indeed, indulging in on-line

pornography, nurturing bad habits, as well as overlooking or ignoring the effects of our actions on others can lead us to host

sin in our hearts and minds.

Recognizing our sinfulness does not require wearing sack cloth with ashes on our foreheads. It does, however, require us to

be mindful of our weaknesses, proclivities and tendencies.

The Church offers a special way of clearing out the clutter which can erode our souls: the Sacrament of Reconciliation (a/k/a,

Penance or Confession). Yes, my friends, this unique opportunity to experience God’s mercy and grace is still available at a

parish near you. And while the format and style of the Sacrament might have changed a bit over the past several decades,

celebrating Reconciliation offers a tangible opportunity to (be)coming clean of sin-filled rubbish.

The Sacrament consists of four parts. The first is a “getting to know you” step. The priest will greet you (the penitent, in

Church lingo) and you in turn may tell him a bit about yourself (most generally an indication of the last time in which you

celebrated the Sacrament).

The second part can be a bit more daunting: discussing the sins you have committed with the priest. Believe me: priests

have heard it all from A to Z, or adultery to xenophobia.

Considering the frequency as well as severity of the sin(s) committed is important. Is the sin in question one which occurs

hourly, daily or weekly? Is the sin committed with your full knowledge and consent? Does it involve a serious matter

(failing to wash the dishes is far different than taking a human life, for example)?

The third part is an Act of Contrition. To be contrite means to express remorse or regret. The Church has prayers (even

handy cards and pamphlets!) offering suggestions on the words to use.

The most important thing here, however, is to speak from your heart, acknowledging your sins and committing to sin no

more.

Finally, the priest will offer absolution or forgiveness. Pay special attention to the Prayer of Absolution which states:

“Through the ministry of the Church, may God grant you pardon and peace, and I absolve you of all your sins in the name of

the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”

Notice the words, “may God grant you pardon and peace.” Our God seeks to be reconciled with us! He wants us to

experience forgiveness! He is Mercy!

It is God’s mercy which we celebrate during this special Jubilee year. A mercy without limits or preconditions. A mercy

which heals us.

Mercy has been the hallmark of the pontificate of Our Holy Father. Pope Francis tell us that, “Mercy is the best thing that we

can feel: it changes the world. A little mercy changes the world and makes it a bit less cold and more just (November 18,

2015 General Audience).”

And in his proclamation for the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis stated, “Let us not forget that God pardons, and God pardons

always. Let us never tire of asking for forgiveness (March 17, 2013, Angelus Address).”

Yes, we sin.

Yes, we need forgiveness.

And let us never forget that God is always merciful!

Father Steven

ATTENTION MEN OF THE PARISH

Did you know that we have a Men’s Club that meets monthly for the

men of our parish who are over 21? It is called the A.Men Club. There

are no dues and no obligations to being a member. The meetings are

on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 8 PM.

Their purpose, as stated in their charter, is as follows:

We, the adult men of Ascension parish, are organized in a united effort to contribute to the general well-

being of the parish. We will provide support within our means whenever called upon by the Pastor, school

principal or other parish organizations or whenever a need is recognized by any club member.

As members of Ascension, we all share common beliefs that enable us to support and enrich one another in

our everyday life. The A.Men Club was formed to provide men of the parish an opportunity to broaden this

sense of community. Our primary purpose can be summed up as follows:

To organize and promote social, spiritual, and recreational activities to foster camaraderie and fellowship

among the adult men of the parish.

To provide an organized opportunity to serve the community as well as the parish in both social and

service capacities.

For more information about A.Men Club activities or to get on the mailing list for activity announcements,

please contact Bob Feger, bobfeger@yahoo.com, or call 458-8442.

The parish, school and Archdiocese would like to thank the A.Men club for their generosity

this year. They have donated to the following:

$400 – CSA

$315 – Trunk or Treat – Chili Supper

$1,000 – Ascension Tuition Assistance Fund

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Some of the men of Ascension parish have been the beneficiaries over the past couple of months of a different kind of GoLF outing on a few Saturday mornings. This type of GoLF is a bit more spiritual in nature than the golf that so many of us watched on television the second week of April, the Masters tournament. In this round of GoLF the intense competitive spirit between guys on a golf course is traded for an atmosphere of men joining together in a group seeking to better understand how to live their faith.

GoLF is an acronym that stands for “Guys Living their Faith”. It began on a Saturday morning in early February, and it is an offshoot of a bible study group that some of the men in the A.Men club had formed. That study group had stalled a bit, and it has been revived as GoLF. With Father Steven’s leadership, the new group has set out on a new course. The GoLF group has met on three Saturday mornings , one each in February, March, and April. It is open to any and all men of Ascension parish, and its purpose is to foster the growth of the spiritual side of the men who take part. It is built around a series of videos that are scripture based,

Clubs in the

Spotlight

A.Men

&

GoLF

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and the discussion on the videos is led by an experienced leader of scripture study groups.

The atmosphere of these GoLF meetings is very relaxed, and there are light refreshments provided. There is some time for watching videos, followed by a period of discussion about the videos. The discussion in these early sessions has been so lively that it often takes a whole different direction from the subject of the video’s discussion. Some of the most faith-filled parts of these meetings have been the times when guys have witnessed about experiences of faith in their lives and families.

The elements are all there – the opportunity to learn a little about scripture and how it applies to your life, the chance to try and grow in your spiritual life along with friends (new and old), and the ability to hear how others have been doing this in their everyday lives. The age range of the group so far has been from men in their twenties to those in their seventies … there is no right time to grow in faith. Anyone who would like to participate can call the parish office, or talk to any member of the A.Men club to learn how to get in on this enriching experience. There will be more meetings coming down the road.

By: Deacon John Lewis

By: Dotty Lewis

Located in the old Ursuline Convent on Adams Street, Hildegard House is a home for people in the last stages of life who have no one to care for them. Karen Cassidy, a former palliative care nurse, saw a need for people who did not qualify for hospice help because they did not have a family to care for them or a permanent address. Her idea for helping the terminally ill to die with dignity and

compassion evolved into Hildegard House. It is, essentially, a home. Volunteers who take the required hospice training will serve as the family for the resident. Right now the commitment is for 5 hours a week to be available at the house for a particular resident. You will help him/her just as you would a member of your family who is in hospice care. You might prepare food, chat, read out loud, help them to the bathroom, etc. If the resident is asleep or just wants to be alone, then you can help with various household chores such as washing or dusting. A hospice nurse will be on duty 24/7.

If this type of service is not an option for you, then you could volunteer any type of service at any time for whatever would need to be done around the house. Three rooms on the first floor are available now, but the hope is to open more rooms on the second floor in the future. Maintaining a lovely courtyard and walkways is also an area of need. Another way to help is to supply items from the wish list. Everything at Hildegard House depends on donations, whether it is time, goods, or money. This is such an important and necessary place for the whole community of Louisville.

More in-depth information is available in the Gathering Space.

SUMMER FESTIVAL

JUNE 3 & 4, 2016

The Summer Festival is the largest fundraiser for the par-ish and school. In order to have a successful picnic we need everyone’s help.

Raffle tickets: You should have received an order form for capital prize chances, quilt chances and

Pot of Gold Tickets. Thank you to all who have al-ready sent in their money for these raffle tickets. If you have not done so, please try to do so soon. These raffles help to rain proof our picnic.

Wheel of Chance: You also received the Wheel of Chance pre-sale order form. This form listed just a few items that will be available in the Wheel of Chance booth this year. We will have over 100 items to choose from.

100% Profit booths: We need donations of cakes (or money to bake cakes), books, puzzles, goodie bags, restaurant gift certificates.

Saturday Dinner: We will be serving BBQ pork and chicken prepared by our own parishioners, with all the delicious sides to make a great Summer Festival Dinner.

Live Music: We will have live music both nights welcoming back The Billy Davis Group on Saturday.

Booths, Booths, Booths: If you would like to volunteer to work in a booth contact Laura Lewis at lktransform@att.net.

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Archbishop Kurtz’s blog on April 18th, contained a powerful message of hope and promise and concluded with a beautiful reference to selections from Ascension School’s Kindergarten Devotions. I am humbled and so proud of the time and thought which our children and their teacher, Lindsey Ackerman-Denson put into this publication.

I urge you to access the link below---and be filled with the warmth that the Holy Spirit offers us through the thoughts of children. Please share this link with others.

Fr. Steven

https://www.archlou.org/we-remember-we-

seek-to-be-healed-we-go-forward-in-hope/

As a Bread for the World Covenant Church we participate in an annual Offering of Letters. The focus for 2016 is “Survive and Thrive”. This appeal to members of Congress requests that they

provide for international maternal and child nutrition programs through the Department of State’s foreign operations appropriation bill’s global health account. To date parishioners have written 12 letters to Senator McConnell, 6 letters to Senator Paul and 5 letters to Representative Yarmuth. It’s not too late to participate. Contact Rosemary Cavanaugh for more information - rcavanaugh@ascension-parish.com.

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The spring season brought the customary celebration of two special sacraments by our children and youth. The Sacrament of Confirmation was celebrated by 22 youth, on Sunday, April 17th, and First Communion was celebrated by 30 children on Sunday, April 24th. Both of these great sacramental celebrations are yet another sign of hope and growth for our young, as well as a testament to the vitality of our parish.

Fr. Mark Spalding was here to confirm our 22 Confirmandi and it was a wonderful celebration for these young people, as they took this significant step on their faith journey. We look forward to their continued participation in the life, work, and mission of the church. It is through such as these, that the “Spirit is renewing the face of the earth…”

First Communion was another joyous sacramental occasion for the 30 children and their families who experienced receiving Eucharist for the first time. They were all very excited about coming to the table of the Lord to join others for Eucharist. They will continue to be welcomed to the table, as they grow in faith. We congratulate all of these young people who celebrated these special sacraments in April and continue to offer them our prayerful support, as a community of faith.

There were also 5 Baptisms in April and several more scheduled in the coming months. We are very blessed and fortunate to have two couples who lead our monthly Baptism preparation classes, here at Ascension. A great BIG “thank you” to Sean and Katie Murphy AND Max and Melanie Thackeray for facilitating these prep classes for families seeking Baptism. The large number of baptisms we have had is a reflection of growth and another very visible sign of parish vitality. It is very exciting to welcome so many little ones into our church family.

ANCHOR, our religious education program, finished out the year in April. It was quite a successful year, with 30 children enrolled and many families participating in the monthly family faith formation experiences. This was our first year to offer a religious education program for children not enrolled in the parish school. We especially thank our catechists and assistants who shared their faith with our students and volunteered their time to teach in the program. THANK YOU to Cathy Veasey, Dana Kuerzi, Tom Simms, Mary Sullivan, Tess Collins, Emilie Davenport, and Hayley Mussler.

The adult Book Club has met regularly to read and discuss a few good books, and will resume gatherings in the summer months, after a short break during the busy spring season. This ministry is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussing great books. It is a lot of fun and very insightful, so please feel free to join in!

Plans are underway to host an evening Summer Bible School

July 11-13, so please save the dates! Many volunteers are needed to

make this a successful experience, so please stay tuned! More

information will be forthcoming.

Vicky Chism, Director of Formation and Family Ministries

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ASCENSION ’S

2016 CONFIRMANDI

Ryan Allen Zane Peckenpaugh

Tannon Burke Drake Schurman

Sara Coleman Ryan Snapp

Nolan Durbin Wendy Snapp

Ithzi Gonzalez Luke Spears

Katie Hodapp Bryce Thompson

Traci Kaninburg Lucas Trautwein

Tori Kelty Clayton Walter

Joseph Kuerzi Chloe Young

Chloe Mingus Daniel Young

Madelyn Parks

First Eucharist

Braden Baker Emari Heyman

Ava Bosley John Higgins

Kobbie Briceno Kaitlyn Kenney

Edyn Brock Mark Kenney

Matthew Buchanan Kathryn Lancaster

Michael Buchanan Sean McCulloch

Samantha Cox Brayden Mills

Melania Frye Jordyn Murrell

Madeleine Gipson Zane O’Neal

Hannah Gohmann Felice Pappalardo

Sam Gohmann Sam Schweickhardt

Braxton Gregory Emma Tingle

Evangelia Grivas Savannah Smith

Isabella Gross Isabella Verdi

Madeline Hartlage Blake Wolczyk

A couple of the plates

made by the second

grade class for First

Eucharist

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Generosity In A Time Of Grief As we enter into church and encounter the baptismal font, looking to the left a bronze plaque depicting the

Ascension of Christ is found near the door to the parent/child chapel. The plaque, created by Sister Jeanne

Dueber in memory of Richard and Nancy Law, was donated to Ascension Church by Sue Law, Richard’s

wife and Nancy’s mother. The complete work by Sister Dueber entitled Stations of Life can be found at the

Loretto Motherhouse. These stations consist of The Resurrection, Empty Tomb/Mary and Jesus in the

garden, Road to Emmaus, Doubting Thomas/Sea of Galilee, Ascension, Pentecost and Go into all the world.

The Law family (Richard, Sue, Nancy, Michael and Betsy) have been parishioners since 1969. We thank Sue

for her generous donation that adds to the beauty of our worship space.

“Why do we need to know this?”

This is the eternal question of students everywhere! When faced with learning the quadratic equation,

reciting the multiplication tables, or the proper way to address a letter. Even the youngest learners are

a bit suspect when the teachers’ answers are rather vague and contrived. Imagine another scenario:

students meet their teacher at the door with a list of things they “need to know” or better yet, things

they have looked up on their own, but need some help understanding. This scenario is not in some

alternate universe but in the world of “Project-Based Learning.” Ascension is in the process of

training our faculty to utilize this powerful method to help our students become not just

“knowledgeable” but responsible, resourceful, critical thinking problem solvers. Much of what we, as

adults, do every day are projects – improving our homes, planning vacations, organizing volunteers to

take meals to a family with a loved one in the hospital. What we do with each of these projects is to

examine the need, assess the materials and assets available, gather needed information (aka go on

Pinterest), sequence the actions needed, and then work the plan. Now imagine a classroom where

students are engaged in project-based learning. Students are presented with an authentic challenge or

question and encouraged to seek to solve it. For example, In light of the problems in Flint Michigan, “Is

the water in Louisville safe?” Students considering this project would now have a whole series of

questions they will want answered: “What exactly is safe drinking water?”, “Where does the water at

Ascension come from?”, “How do water towers work?”, “Does the old Water Tower on River Road

still work?”, “Who could come and tell us about the water in Louisville?”, “What would happen if we

watered plants with clean or polluted water?” Students are now exploring science, history, physics, and

urban planning to find the answers. The answers to these questions will lead to others – how do we use

Cont. on page 9

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Little Bits . . . By Valerie Shell, Director of Preschool and Kids Time

“I need the tonic of wildness” -Henry David Thoreau

With Easter season upon us and the trees in bloom we know that Spring is here! While winter and snow can be fun for a while, we can all get a little cabin fever . . . especially our little ones! This is a great time to get outside, use up some energy and explore the great big world. Richard Louv in his book, “Last Child in the Woods” warns us that many of our children suffer from “Nature Deficit Disorder”. Our kids do not “go outside and play.” Increasingly we live in bubbles . . . home to van, van to school, school to van, van to home . . . never stepping foot outside. I would like to challenge all of us to take the opportunity of nicer weather and the New Life busting all around us to get outside – enjoy nature with your kids. This does not need to be an odyssey. Thoreau makes the distinction between “wilderness” and “wildness”. To go to the wilderness requires gear, plans and provisions. Wildness is all around us. The grass growing in the cracks in the side walk, the robins building nests everywhere they can find a place, and your child’s pleasure in jumping in a puddle. Here are a couple of suggestions:

Back Yard Bug Expedition: Most kids know more about exotic animals in Africa than what is in their own

back yard . . . get a jar, a net, and trowel and see what you can find . . . (Here is an Insect Safari Guide you

can print and use ( http://cdn.orkin.com/downloads/orkin-activity-book.pdf)

The Parklands: If you have not been there yet, you should. This is an awesome park system here in

Louisville that gives you miles of paved walking trails, hiking trails along the creek, great for bikes, picnics

and dogs! This is off Shelbyville road just past the Gene Snyder. Visit theparklands.org . It is a huge park

but here are directions to get you started https://www.google.com/maps/dir//38.2198,-85.4747/@38.2198,-

85.4747,16z

River Front Park and Walking Bridge: Fresh air, Ohio River, parks, and a bridge what could be better. Let

the kids wonder the park, then saunter across the bridge! For a little surprise walk a few extra blocks on

the Indiana side and visit Schimpffs Confectionary – see them make candy by hand! Be sure to get some of

the homemade red hots. (10-5 M-Sat, closed Sundays) http://www.schimpffs.com/

It is not so much about the destination, but the time spent together outside in the wonder of God’s

creation that will matter. Richard Louv reminds all us parents that our children will only be little for a

while but “the adventures we've had together in nature will always exist.”

Cont. from page 8 “Why do we need to know this?”

water and how can we conserve? Are there ways we can help those who

do not have safe drinking water? The teacher then is the facilitator of a

room full of investigators, coordinating experiments and lessons to find the

answers, a resource that helps student’s use technology and human

expertise to shed light on complex issues, and an organizer who connects

classroom learning to social justice. Don’t be surprised in the near future if

your students stops asking, “Why do I need to know this” and instead

thinks “how can I use what I know to make a difference!”

Tell me and I forget.

Teach me and I

remember.

Involve me and I learn.

~Ben Franklin

Ascension School News

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Ascension Parishioners,

As we near the end of another stellar school year, I want to fill you in on some notable achievements/

happenings.

Enrollment: for the first time in many, many years, we had 95% re-enrollment by February 5th! We will finish the

year with 178 students in K-8 and we are currently looking at 196 for 2016-17 with four months to go. It looks

very possible we will reach 200+ by opening in August!

Terra Nova is the standardized test our students in grade 3, 5 and 7 take yearly, as mandated by the

Archdiocese. Scores are used to provide key information about the areas we are doing well teaching and those

we need to work on. This year, we decided to test our kindergarten and 1st grade to begin tracking scores

since implementing 1:1 ipads k-8 this year. We received results for our K and 1st grades: kindergarten students

were tested in reading and math with a total score in the 97th percentile (our students performed better than

96 out of 100 kindergarten students nationally). 1st grade students tested in reading, vocabulary, math, science

and social studies with a total score in the 83rd percentile. We are so proud of our students and faculty! Scores

for grades 3,5 and 7 will be made public when they arrive.

In the world of education, it is no secret that teachers in grades k-5 are typically asked to teach all core content

(math, science, social studies, writing and grammar and reading). However, not all teachers are passionate and

versed enough to do each subject justice. In our case, science has been an area of need and as such, Father has

approved a 21st century science lab and full-time teacher to teach grades 1-5 beginning 2016-17. Our students

will now have hands on science 5 days a week!

Our 8th grade class departed for Marine Biology camp in Cambria, CA on April 11 where they spent 5 days

studying life in the Pacific and exploring the central Coast of California including Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo,

San Francisco and Big Sur. We have posted pictures on the school Facebook page @ (https://

www.facebook.com/Ascension-Catholic-School-107882032709454/). Upon their return, the 8th graders were

Confirmed on April 17th.

Our faculty continues to develop their knowledge and skills regarding technology. Our 1:1 initiative in k-8 has

been hugely successful with nearly 90% reduction in paper usage and students seeing more opportunities for

differentiated instruction and creative ways to show what they are learning through the use of Vimeo, iMovie,

prezi, etc.. You can see some of the videos on our school Facebook page.

We always want to congratulate our student athletes for their hard work and victories in basketball, football,

swimming, track, volleyball and soccer. We are so proud of them for

representing Ascension. We also want to congratulate our Quick

Recall and Governor’s Cup teams for their hard work, representation

and success this year!

We thank all of you for your continued support and enthusiasm for

all things Ascension! There is no way we would be where we are (on

the rise) without each of you! Let’s make next year even better!

God bless,

Terrence Mullaney

The 8th Grade

trip to California.

Kids in the News

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The 7th and 8th grade A team and the 7th

and 8th grade B team each won their

division basketball championship!

Kaelyn Benner won

First Place in the

sixth-grade entries of

the Kentucky

Jump$tart Coalition’s

poster contest for

Kentucky Saves

Week!

Jean Gray sang the Korean

National Anthem at the

Louisville Health Kick

Festival at KICC.

http://youtu.be/bHQleB8Xfas

The 5th and 6th grade girls

basketball A Team won the

City Championship!

Will Stodghill and Alan

Pascua both received the

Pope Pius XII religious

emblem, Sunday 1/31/2016

at the Cathedral of the

Assumption. They also

earned the "Pillars of Faith"

which includes all four Boy

Scout religious emblems -

Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei,

Ad Altare Dei and Pope

Pius XII.

Girl Scout Sunday was celebrated on

March 13th with a blessing from Father

Steven.

Ascension Swimmers Rock the 2016 Kentucky State Swim Meet

.

Jackson Mussler, left front, swam

in the 13-14 division for Lake-

side Swim club, his team finished

3rd in the State in both the

200-yard medley relay and the

400-yard medley relay. They also

finished 4th in the State in the

400-yard free relay.

Lilian Tackett, swims for

Triton Swim Club. Her relay

team placed 4th in the State in

the10 and under division.

Lilian is pictured on the far

right

Jackson Fears, far left, swam in the 11-12

division for Cardinal Aquatics, his relay team

finished in 1st place in both the 200-yard

medley relay and the 200-yard free relay.

They set two new state records for both of

these relays. The 200-yard free relay record

was previously set in 2000. Jackson also

finished in 3rd place for both the 50-yard

breast stroke and 100-yard breast stroke in

the State of Kentucky

ASCENSION MAKING A DIFFERNCE

4600 Lynnbrook Drive

Louisville, Kentucky 40220

Parish Office: 451-3860

Fax: 458-9782

www.ascension-parish.com

We are a Roman Catholic parish

focused on developing our community

through worship, outreach, education

and fellowship guided by the teachings

of Jesus Christ.

Church of the

Ascension Non Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Louisville, KY

Permit No. 1362

54 Easter baskets for Sister Visitor Center

130 lbs of shoes for WaterStep

7,516 food, household supply and other items

collected for Sister Visitor and the Schuhmann

Center

The eighth grade class

serving lunch at the

Franciscan Shelter.