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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,
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mass schedule
Monday - Friday
12:00 PM English
7:00 PM Spanish
Saturday
5:30 PM Vigil Mass (Bilingual)
Sunday
9:30 AM Spanish
11:00 AM English
12:30 PM Spanish
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Sacrament ofReconciliation
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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.
Click here:
Ascensions Grand Organ on YouTube
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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.
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.
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Rectory HoursMonday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(212) 222-0666
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Pastor's Column
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Ascension,
As we begin the month of October, I want to take a moment to remind you of a significant event for our global Church—the upcoming Synod in Rome. This Synod, focused on "Synodality," is not just another meeting of Church leaders, but a journey that invites all of us to walk together in the spirit of communion, participation, and mission.
The genesis of this Synod began in 2021 when Pope Francis initiated a three-year process to deepen our understanding and experience of being a "synodal" Church. At its core, synodality means walking together, listening to one another, and discerning the Holy Spirit’s guidance for the future of our Church. Pope Francis has emphasized that the Church must be a place where every voice can be heard—laity, clergy, and religious alike—so that we can collectively respond to the needs of the world in light of the Gospel.
In the first year of the Synod, local dioceses around the world participated in consultations, inviting parishioners to share their experiences of the Church, their hopes, their struggles, and their insights. We did that here at Ascension. 148 people responded, ranging in age from 12 - 70. This was an unprecedented moment of listening, where the voices of laypeople, women, youth, and marginalized communities were given a prominent platform. Every diocese was encouraged to submit a synthesis of these consultations, reflecting the diversity and unity of the Church’s many faces.
In the second year, these insights were gathered and further discussed at the continental level.
Regions from every corner of the globe—Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas—reflected on the major themes that emerged from the local consultations. This continental phase allowed the Church to understand common challenges and opportunities while respecting the unique experiences of each region. The result was a set of working documents that serve as the foundation for the discussions in Rome. Now, as we enter the third and final phase of this Synod process, the global Church is now gathering in Rome.
Bishops, theologians, religious, and lay experts from around the world will assemble to continue discerning the direction of the Church in the spirit of synodality. Unlike previous Synods, where discussions were often limited to bishops, this year's gathering will involve a broader range of participants, including women and laypeople, marking a shift toward a more inclusive Church.
This Synod aims to reflect on several key issues, including the role of women in the Church, decision-making processes, the participation of the laity, and how we can better evangelize in today’s world. It is not just a gathering to produce documents but a moment to open new paths for the Church to be more Christ-like, more engaged with the world’s challenges, and more attentive to the needs of all.
As we approach this pivotal moment, let us pray that the Holy Spirit guides the discussions, inspires wisdom, and fosters unity. Hopefully, each one of us will also reflect on how we can contribute to a synodal Church in our own parish and lives.
There are so many people throughout the world living in areas of conflict and war, Sudan, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Ukraine, and that list goes on. In our charity, we have a real obligation to raise them up to the Lord each day in our prayers.
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