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readings/ Lecturas links for Sunday mass
Our New Neighbors
Bilingual Mass 5:30PM
Sunday 11:00 AM English Mass Leaflet
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
( Readings)
Sunday 11:00AM English Mass (Live)
Jazz Mass 6PM
We are looking for volunteers to help live-stream the Sunday 11am Mass. Training is provided and no prior experience is needed, but you should be comfortable with computers and technology. If interested, please contact Ted Arthur at tedrarthur@gmail.com.
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Ascension Mission
Our Parish has been serving the Upper West Side, Manhattan Valley and Morningside Heights communities since 1895.
No matter your age, your race, your gender, or your sexual orientation, there is a place for you at Ascension Church. You'll meet wonderful people, hear the proclamation of the word of God, be nourished by the Eucharist, enjoy good programs, be challenged to live the Gospel, and so much more. Come as you are - and be who you are - your presence will enrich us. -
letter from the pastorDear Parishioners and Friends of Ascension,
As we begin a new ‘year’ here at Ascension, we recognize the contribution of the many who toil on a daily basis in the workplace, and in their spare time, ‘labor’ for Ascension Parish and for those who are in need.
Each year, around this time, we invite and encourage parishioners to consider becoming involved in some kind of parish ministry for the upcoming year. Next weekend, the first weekend of October (October 1st and 2nd,) we are going to have a Ministries Fair. We will have tables set up for each of the minisitries (either on the sidewalk in front of the church or downstairs in the center, (depending upon the weather)). People will be available at each table to speak about, and answer questions about each of the different ministries offered here at Ascension. (Some of our ministries are: Ascension Food Pantry, Ascension Shelter, Help to our New Neighbors, Religious Ed, RCIA, Ascension Elder Outreach/LILY, Spirit Squad, Culinary Classes, altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, St. Vincel de Paul, Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group, Gay Fellowship. . . . and this list goes on.)
One of the reasons that being involved in parish ministry (volunteering) is so important is because it is a very beautiful way of giving back to God. Involvement in parish ministries is a way of thanking God for our blessings, our jobs, and our financial resources. We thank God not by simply sharing our treasure; we thank him by sharing our time and talent as well. We’d love to have you share your time and talent with our community. Please give some prayerful consideration to our vital parish ministries. Each ministry is as good and as strong as our very fine volunteers. Please know volunteer forms will also available on our parish website as well.
As we conclude our third full week of engaging with and supporting our newest neighbors in our parish and surrounding community, we would like to again thank all for the generous donations of clothing, supplies, funds, work and effort, and care, prayer, and concern that you have showered on these new families. Thanks to your efforts, the 95 families who are living at the hotel on Central Park West and 107th have received clothing, toiletries, delicious hot meals, fresh fruit, and other essential items. Together with a network of neighborhood volunteers and Catholic Charities, we are providing guidance and information about other services, including medical expertise, legal guidance for the immigration and asylum process, registration for local schools, enrollment of children in community sports leagues, in addition to offering general guidance about our neighborhood and city. This weekend, (Saturday) Ascension’s Welcome Table provided our new neighbors with a wonderful meal.
In the meantime, CATHOLIC CHARITIES WELCOME AND NAVIGATION CENTER could sure use some more volunteers. If you are interested, please visit catholiccharitiesny.org and click the tab for volunteers. The Catholic Charities Welcome and Navigation Center is located at 520 West 49th Street, just off of 10th Avennue.
More information will be in next week’s bulletin about the ongoing needs of our new neighbors.
In the meantime, we continue to pray for an end to the War in Ukraine, and for peace in the world.
Peace, Fr. Kearney
Estimados Feligreses y Amigos de Ascencion,
Al comenzar un nuevo "año" aquí en Ascension, reconocemos la contribución de los muchos que se esfuerzan a diario en el lugar de trabajo y en su tiempo libre, "trabajan" para Ascension Parish y para aquellos que lo necesitan.
Cada año, por esta época, invitamos y alentamos a los feligreses a considerar involucrarse en algún tipo de ministerio parroquial para el próximo año. El próximo fin de semana, el primer fin de semana de octubre (1 y 2 de octubre) tendremos una Feria de Ministerios. Tendremos mesas preparadas para cada uno de los ministerios (ya sea en la acera frente a la iglesia o abajo en el centro, (dependiendo del clima)). Las personas estarán disponibles en cada mesa para hablar y responder preguntas sobre cada uno de los diferentes ministerios que se ofrecen aquí en Ascensión. (Algunos de nuestros ministerios son: Despensa de Alimentos de Ascensión, Refugio de Ascensión, Ayuda a nuestros Nuevos Vecinos, Educación Religiosa, RICA, Alcance de Ancianos de Ascensión/LILY, Spirit Squad, Clases Culinarias, monaguillos, lectores, Ministros Eucarísticos, San Vicente de Paúl , Grupo de Oración Carismática en Español, Gay Fellowship. . . . y esta lista continúa.)
Una de las razones por las que es tan importante participar en el ministerio parroquial (voluntariado) es porque es una forma muy hermosa de retribuir a Dios. La participación en los ministerios parroquiales es una forma de agradecer a Dios por nuestras bendiciones, nuestros trabajos y nuestros recursos financieros. Damos gracias a Dios no simplemente compartiendo nuestro tesoro; le agradecemos compartiendo nuestro tiempo y talento también. Nos encantaría que compartiera su tiempo y talento con nuestra comunidad. Por favor considere en oración nuestros ministerios parroquiales vitales. Cada ministerio es tan bueno y tan fuerte como nuestros excelentes voluntarios. Tenga en cuenta que los formularios para voluntarios también estarán disponibles en el sitio web de nuestra parroquia.
Al concluir nuestra tercera semana completa de participación y apoyo a nuestros vecinos más nuevos en nuestra parroquia y la comunidad que nos rodea, nos gustaría agradecer nuevamente a todos por las generosas donaciones de ropa, suministros, fondos, trabajo y esfuerzo, y el cuidado, la oración y la preocupación que han derramado sobre estas nuevas familias. Gracias a sus esfuerzos, las 95 familias que viven en el hotel en Central Park West y 107th han recibido ropa, artículos de tocador, deliciosas comidas calientes, fruta fresca y otros artículos esenciales. Junto con una red de voluntarios del vecindario y Caridades Católicas, brindamos orientación e información sobre otros servicios, que incluyen experiencia médica, orientación legal para el proceso de inmigración y asilo, inscripción en escuelas locales, inscripción de niños en ligas deportivas comunitarias, además de ofreciendo orientación general sobre nuestro barrio y ciudad. Este fin de semana, (sábado) la mesa de bienvenida de Ascension brindó a nuestros nuevos vecinos una comida maravillosa.
Mientras tanto, el CENTRO DE BIENVENIDA Y NAVEGACIÓN DE CARIDADES CATÓLICAS seguro que necesita más voluntarios. Si está interesado, visite catholiccharitiesny.org y haga clic en la pestaña para voluntarios. El Centro de Bienvenida y Navegación de Caridades Católicas está ubicado en 520 West 49th Street, justo al lado de 10th Avenue.
Habrá más información en el boletín de la próxima semana sobre las necesidades actuales de nuestros nuevos vecinos.
Mientras tanto, seguimos orando por el fin de la guerra en Ucrania y por la paz en el mundo.
Paz, P. Kearney -
Pastoral & Clergy Staff
Rev. Daniel S. Kearney
Pastor
Rev. Raymond Rafferty
In Residence
Rev. Daniel Le Blanc OMI
In Residence
Mr. Nelson Falcon
Parish Deacon
Mary Santorello, Director of Faith Formation
Cipriano Lantigua
Home Ministry
Michael Elmore
Sacristan
Preston Smith, Business Manager and Director of Music
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mass scheduleSunday, September 25
9:30 AM Spanish
11:00 AM English
12:30 PM Spanish
6:00 PM Jazz Mass
Monday, September 19
12:00 PM- Communion ( English)
7:00 PM Mass (Spanish)
Tuesday, Septmeber 20
12:00 PM English
7:00 PM Spanish
Wednesday, Septmeber 21
12:00 PM- Communion ( English)
7:00 PM Mass (Spanish)
Thursday, September 22
12:00 PM English
7:00 PM Spanish
Friday, September 23
12:00 PM- Communion ( English)
7:00 PM Mass (Spanish)
Saturday, September 24
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history of Ascensions Grand pipe Organ
"Pipe Organs of NYC” is being presented as a weekly series by the New York City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, taking viewers on a virtual musical tour of the grand instruments of the Chapter.
Ascension’s history, our own Muller-Abel instrument and Preston Smith were featured in
Episode 7, aired 22 February.
Please watch here:
Ascensions Grand Organ on YouTube
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Rectory HoursThe Church is open Weekdays:
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
&
Weekends:
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Confession TimesHora de Confesiónes
- SATURDAY4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bi-Lingual
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the ascension food pantry
The Ascension Food Pantry distributed food every Saturday throughout the pandemic, while the number of meals quadrupled, and this work has continued through the present day.
Lead by Robin Klueber, the menu is carefully prepared each week for balance and variety. The volunteer food pantry is run with much effort, detail, and organization, among many volunteers, from dontations, to orders and delivery trucks, through organizing and packaging, often with special touches, and thoughtfully given to a person or family in need.
Thank you to all of the many wonderful volunteers that continue to worked very hard to meet the needs
of our friends
and our community.
Please donate to the food pantry via a one-time payment, with the Food Pantry noted, at this address:
The clients of Ascension Food Pantry were happy to receive a "pop up" distribution from the Feeding Our Neighbors group of Catholic Charities on July 22, 2022.
Our pantry volunteers set up the "pop up" tent to prepare for the wonderful food which was given to the needy of our community.
Banner under the tent says "THANK YOU CATHOLIC CHARITIES" !!
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Jazz mass
We are delighted that the
Jazz Mass has fully returned to
6:00 PM every Sunday
This Mass has always been a
marquee occasion for so many parishioners each week. The beautiful jazz that fills Ascension each Sunday brings both regulars and a host of new guests to us, in an incredible expression of our faith and our true sense of community.
If you would like to make a
financial donation to support the musicians for Jazz Mass, please make a one-time donation on Faith Direct
by following this link
with the Jazz Mass noted:
Jazz Mass Contributions -
online givingEN LINEA DANDO
For those who are still in a financial position to do so, may we please invite and encourage you to seriously consider supporting Ascension through Faith Direct. It is safe, simple and convenient. It gives you the option to contribute using a debit card or credit card or your checking or saving account. You can also go directly to this link: https://www.
ascensionchurchnyc.org/ httpsmembershipfaithdirectnetg ivenowny588
Para aquellos que todavía están en una posición financiera para hacerlo, podemos invitarlos y alentarlos a considerar seriamente apoyar Ascensión a través de Faith Direct. Es seguro, simple y conveniente. Le da la opción de contribuir utilizando una tarjeta de débito o crédito o su cuenta corriente o de ahorro. Puede inscribirse en Faith Direct (un sistema automatizado de regalos) visitando el sitio web de nuestra parroquia en ascensionchurchnyc.org. Hay una pestaña en la esquina superior derecha para Faith Direct. También puede ir directamente a este enlace: -
the cardinal's appeal
We are reminded as Christians to pray, fast, and give alms to the less fortunate. St. Paul tells us that we must, “Bear [our] share of hardship for the gospel.” In living a Christian life, we are asked to make sacrifices for the good of others and for the good of the Church. In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, the words of St. Paul seem increasingly important.
Many parishes will experience financial hardship in the near future, and most will struggle to meet critical needs. We understand that the financial circumstances of many of our families are uncertain, but please know of our deep gratitude for whatever you can contribute to support our Church during this challenging time.
if you would like to make a gift to the Cardinal’s Appeal to support the broader needs of our archdiocese, you can do so at
https://cardinalsappeal.org/donate.
We are truly grateful for your generosity. Please know that we will continue to pray for those infected with COVID-19, those caring for the sick, and those that are the
most vulnerable among us.
Los cristianos nos recuerdan rezar, ayunar y dar limosna a los menos afortunados. San Pablo nos dice que debemos, "Soportar [nuestra] parte de las dificultades
por el evangelio ". Al vivir una vida cristiana, se nos pide que hagamos sacrificios por el bien de los demás y por el bien de la Iglesia. A la luz de la situación actual con respecto a COVID-19, las palabras de San Pablo parecen cada vez más importantes.Muchas parroquias experimentarán dificultades financieras en el futuro cercano, y la mayoría tendrá dificultades para satisfacer las necesidades críticas. Entiendo que las circunstancias financieras de muchos
de nuestras familias no están seguras, pero sepan nuestra profunda gratitud por todo lo que puedan contribuir para apoyar a nuestra Iglesia durante este momento difícil. Apelación del Cardenal para apoyar las necesidades más amplias de nuestra diócesis, puede hacerlo en
https://cardinalsappeal.org/donate.Estamos realmente agradecidos por su generosidad. Por favor sepan que continuaremos orando por aquellos infectados con COVID-19, aquellos que cuidan a los enfermos y aquellos que son los más vulnerable entre nosotros.
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Care for Creation
Please view our web page from the home drop down menu, and read weekly reflections on the Season of Creation
Further information on Care for Creation
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ALL are always welcome
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Our Mission/Nuestra misión
No matter your age, your race, your gender, or your sexual orientation, there is a place for you at Ascension. You'll meet wonderful people, hear the word of God proclaimed, be nourished by the Eucharist, enjoy good programs, be challenged to live the Gospel and so much more. Come as you are, be who you are – your presence will enrich us.
No importa su edad, su raza, su sexo o su orientación sexual, hay un lugar para usted en la Ascensión. Te encontrarás con gente maravillosa, escucha la palabra de Dios, el ser alimentado por la Eucaristía, disfrutar de buenos programas, el reto de vivir el Evangelio y mucho más. Ven como eres, ser quien eres - tu presencia se nos enriquecen.