The Church of the Ascension

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Michael Elmore Memorial Fund

  Nineth year of Mission to Dominican Republic

The new year is filled with hope and promise as we seek to grow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy to those in need throughout the community. To continue to make a difference in 2023, Roman Catholic Church of Ascension is reaching out to our parishioners.

Begin the new year with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2023 that reflect the steadfast promise of God’s love. The need is great in our community, and your generous online gifts will help people all around us.

We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/NY588, or text ‘Enroll’ to (Text-to-Give Number). Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.

God Bless You,   
Fr. Kearney

• SATURDAYS4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

"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.

Click here: 
Ascensions Grand Organ on YouTube

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. 

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 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. 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 que cuidan a los enfermos y aquellos que son los más vulnerable entre nosotros.

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Ascension,

Today, the third Sunday of September, we celebrate Catechetical Sunday.  On Catechetical Sunday, we come together as a parish and church community to acknowledge and bless the dedication of those who serve as catechists and assistants in our parish. We also honor parents and guardians today, since they are the real first catechists, sharing the Catholic faith with their children.

Each year, Catechetical Sunday has a unique theme. The 2024 Catechetical Sunday theme is “Lord, when did we see you hungry” (Matthew 25:37.) This year’s theme reflects our call to missionary discipleship.  Pope John Paull II reminded us: “The universal call to holiness is closely linked to the universal call to mission.  Every member of the faithful is called to holiness and to mission.”  

In May 2021, Pope Francis established the lay ministry of catechist in the Catholic Church in his apostolic letter “Antiquum Ministerium.”  This document officially recognizes and declares that catechists are to be recognized as lay ministers in the Catholic Church and are due the training and support they need to be successful in their important ministry.

I think we realize that a catechist today, and catechetical programs in general, no longer exist simply to “give classes,” important as they are.  The catechist, under the direction of the Director of Faith Formation, is called fundamentally to form disciples.   It’s for that reason that you will notice that so many people who are involved in faith formation, are not simply 'attending classes' but rather they are working in our food pantries, with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and so many service oriented ministries…  We are called to make disciples of all people!

At the 11 AM Mass today, our catechists will receive a special blessing as we begin a new year together.  Following the 11am Mass, Religious Ed will have a "Meet & Greet" in the Parish Center.  Families can come and meet some of our catechists.  This is an ideal time to register your child, if they are not already registered.  Classes will begin on the first weekend of October.

In addition to Catechetical Sunday, we also begin the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month today.  From September 15th through October 15th, we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This is a significant time for our parish community, as many of our members share a deep connection to these vibrant traditions. Hispanic Heritage Month invites us to appreciate the rich faith, traditions, and values that our Hispanic brothers and sisters bring to our community. It also reminds us of the importance of unity within diversity, echoing Christ's call for us to be one body in Him.

We continue to pray for all areas of the world experiencing conflict and we pray that one day, peace will be a reality.

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