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Michael Elmore Memorial FundNineth 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
6:00 PM Jazz Mass (English) -
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,
This weekend in the church we begin a new liturgical season and a new liturgical year. This weekend we begin the Season of Advent. Advent has a two-fold character. The first part of Advent (First Sunday of Advent until December 16th ) directs us to await Christ’s second coming at the end of time, although we know neither the day nor the hour. Advent therefore is a period of devout and joyful expectation. This first part of the Advent Season is also meant to be a period of introspection, calling us to examine our lives, seek repentance for any shortcomings, and turn towards God with open hearts. Through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, we align ourselves with the spirit of penance, fostering a deeper connection with the Lord.
The second part of Advent is from December 17th until December 24th. On those days, the readings are very specifically meant to help us prepare to celebrate the first coming of Christ in history – his birth. Hopefully this Advent Season will be a time of heightened prayer and expectation for all of us.
The Advent Wreath is a significant symbol in our Christian tradition. The Advent wreath symbolizes the eternity of God, and it is adorned with four candles, three purple and one rose candle. Each candle represents a week of Advent, with the colors carrying specific meanings. The purple candles represent the themes of hope, peace, and love, while the pink or rose candle represents joy.
The lighting of the Advent candles on the four Sundays of Advent serve as a spiritual countdown to Christmas, with each candle lighting marking the progression of time and the anticipation of the arrival of Christ.
Today, all the different parish groups will host their annual Advent Retreat. This day of prayer will begin with the 12:30 Mass. After the Mass, all are invited to the Center. The afternoon of prayer will continue until 5:00PM and it will be led by Deacon Nelson and Deacon Daniel.
Again all are invited to attend.
Next weekend, we also celebrate the Rite of Acceptance/Welcome for those in the OCIA. OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a journey through which adults are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. This rite will be celebrated next weekend at the 11:00 AM English Mass and the 12:30 PM Spanish Mass.
May this Season of Advent be a time of profound spiritual growth, drawing us closer to God and to one another.
In the meantime, we continue to pray for an end to gun violence and for reasonable gun legislation. We continue to pray for victims of war and all those who are living in areas of conflict.
Peace, Fr. Kearney -
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