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Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with Jesus? At some point in your journey with God, you make the big decision and ask Jesus to be the center of your life. It feels wonderful for a while....
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Parish Centennial Celebration - May 17, 2026
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United in Communion, United in Charity More than ever, we need your help to spread the light of Christ to our city and neighbors by giving to the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. ...
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Faith Formation
LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME (Mt 19:14) “ Train up the children in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not despair from it” Proverbs 22:6 MISSION: The mission of the...
Parish Religious Education for Children
WELCOME NEW COMERS OF OUR FAITH! Newcomers are always welcome. If you wish to register your child or children in the Religious Education Program, please visit the website and register online. (With...
Altar Servers
Those who serve at the altar assist the priest and the sacred administration of his responsibilities during the sacrifice of the Mass. Typically, they are the cross bearer, those who carry the...
Eucharistic Ministers
It is a privilege and sacred task to become an Extraordinary minister of the Holy Eucharist and a blessing to those who are chosen. The ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are the priest and...
Lectors
The Lector Ministry calls for volunteers to grow in a warm and loving knowledge of Scripture, which is the living Word of God. Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical...
Ushers and Greeters
The role of a church usher is to help first-time guests, repeat visitors, and members experience the sacredness and joy of celebrating the Sacrifice of the Mass. The ministry of church ushers plays...
Music/Choir
The choir enhances the liturgical celebrations by leading the music ministry at Sunday Masses through hymns and songs that will ensure the “full, conscious, and active participation in the...
Rosary Making
The members of this group give time and talent in making the rosaries by hand. Rosary Makers aid the cause for world peace by partnering with missionaries to spread the Gospel. As a Rosary Maker...
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Lady of Mary Mediatrix of all Grace
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Our Lady of Fatima | Most Sacred Heart of Jesus & Black Nazarene
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Prayer & Scripture
From the Pastor: Rev. Anacleto S. Asebias, Jr.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity May 31, 2026 John 3:16-18 Dear Ascension Family, Blessings of peace and good health! Today we...
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From Rev. Anacleto S. Asebias, Jr.
7th Sunday of Easter June 1, 2025 John 17:22-26 Dear Ascension Family, Blessings of peace and good health! We launch today our yearlong Centennial celebration with a Concelebrated Mass at...
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Why Be Catholic?
Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply “following rules.” Instead,...
Community
The hardest part of taking little kids to Mass
What can you do to encourage families with young children to keep coming to church? Here are some tips based on my experience. It was a Holy Day of Obligation and my husband was at work, so there...
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Why Be Catholic?
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Community
The hardest part of taking little kids to Mass
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Theology & Culture
A Complete Guide to Pope Leo’s First Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine)
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Theology & Culture
Book Review: Great Depression Novel "Julie”
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Prayer & Scripture
Four Principles to Help Me Pray for the World
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Community
The "Preferential Option for the Poor" Explained
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Virtue & Spiritual Disciplines
How to become the leader you are called to be
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Marriage & Parenting
Do Wives Have to Be Submissive?
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