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Begin the new year with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2025 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,

With heavy hearts, we join the universal Church and the entire world in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. His death marks the end of a remarkable era of humble, prophetic, and deeply pastoral leadership—one that has left an indelible mark not only on the Church but on humanity as a whole.

From the very moment he stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on March 13, 2013, dressed simply and introducing himself not as a ruler, but as a “bishop of Rome” and a sinner, Pope Francis quietly but radically transformed the face of the papacy. That humble greeting, followed by a silent bow asking for the people’s prayers, set the tone for a pontificate centered on compassion, mercy, and solidarity with the most vulnerable.

Throughout his years as Pope, Francis never ceased to remind us of the dignity of the forgotten. He became the voice of the voiceless—migrants, refugees, immigrants, the poor, the elderly, and those living on the peripheries of society. His tireless advocacy for a more just and inclusive world challenged political systems and stirred consciences. He reminded us that to be Christian is to build bridges, not walls.

Francis was also a shepherd deeply committed to creation. With Laudato Si’, he issued a prophetic call to care for our common home, reminding us that ecological destruction is not only an environmental issue but a moral one—an issue of justice for the poor and future generations. His vision of integral ecology bound together the dignity of the human person with the care of the earth we share.

In Amoris Laetitia, he invited us to rediscover the beauty and challenges of family life, with all its joys and imperfections, urging the Church to accompany people with patience, compassion, and understanding. With Fratelli Tutti, he dreamt aloud of a world shaped by fraternity, dialogue, and peace.

Above all, Pope Francis gave us not only words but witness. He knelt to wash the feet of prisoners and immigrants. He embraced the disabled and the disfigured. He walked among the poor, dined with the homeless, and reminded us over and over that God’s mercy is greater than our sins. His example has called us to a deeper faith, a wider love, and a Church that truly “goes forth” as a field hospital for the wounded.

It is fitting, then, that we remember him on this Divine Mercy Sunday—a feast so close to his heart. Pope Francis constantly pointed us to the God whose name is Mercy, and whose heart breaks open for all. As we contemplate the image of the Risen Christ with rays of mercy flowing from His side, we see the very heart of Francis’ papacy—a Church that welcomes, heals, forgives, and goes to the margins to bring the Good News.

As we grieve, let us also give thanks—for his life, his leadership, and his legacy. Let us carry forward his mission of tenderness, justice, and gospel joy.

To provide all parishioners with the opportunity to unite in prayer for Pope Francis, all Masses this weekend will be offered for the repose of his soul. In addition, a special Mass in Spanish will be celebrated on Monday, April 28, at 7:00 PM. On Tuesday, April 29, Solemn Vespers with a homily in English will be held at 6:00 PM. All are respectfully invited to attend these liturgies in prayerful remembrance.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Peace, Fr. Kearney

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