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Season of Creation 2023

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

Robin Kluber-

I hope the summer was  peaceful and happy for you and your family. I want to thank you for your support this past year; you have enabled the Ascension Food Pantry to serve roughly 350 families once a month - with fresh dairy, meats, and produce, and stock their shelves with appealing canned goods and dry packaged foods. Distributing groceries in our “client choice” style allows our clients to ‘shop’ with us, choosing the foods they want, which in turn gives them the dignity they deserve, and minimizes food waste.

We have been running the pantry with minimal funding since losing a major grant last year. We believe we will get the grant again for the fiscal year 2024, but we need help to make it through the end of the year, particularly with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner. I am humbly asking that you consider a monetary donation to help us continue our work. Our goal is to raise $20,000 by the end of October so we can generously give our clients food for the holidays. Donations can be made by check (Ascension Food Pantry) and left or mailed to my attention at the rectory, or through Faith Direct at:
https://www.ascensionchurchnyc.org/httpsmembershipfaithdirectnetgivenowny588
We also have a QR code below, where donations can be made online.

Our mission is to serve with compassion and dignity. “We” is our church, our parishioners, our volunteer adults who lead our teens, and the teens and their families who work tirelessly and graciously.. What they are getting out of this is priceless: our kids love the friendship, the fun of working together. More importantly, they get a real sense of doing something for others; this is not only empowering, but will hopefully impact them for the rest of their lives.

THANK YOU, sincerely, for reading this, for considering helping, to keep the Ascension Food Pantry alive!  We want so much to continue to feed the needy of our community and keep our kids growing in the love of giving.

Sincerely,
Robin Klueber, Director
Ascension Food Pantry
 

Rev. Daniel S. Kearney  
Pastor

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
Director of Music and Interim Business Manager

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/httpsmembershipfaithdirectnetgivenowny588

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:

Faith Direct Donations Online

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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We have been serving the Upper West Side, Manhattan Valley and Morningside Heights since 1895. 
         
No matter your age, race, gender, or 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 enrichens us.

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"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