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.
WELCOME, ALL, ALWAYS!
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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,
Fr. Kearney
"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,
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. On Palm Sunday we celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem in order to accomplish his Paschal Mystery. Palm Sunday begins Holy Week.
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week, Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon in English, and at 7:00 PM in Spanish.
The Season of the Easter Triduum begins this Thursday with the evening Mass of the Last Supper. The Season of the Easter Triduum is three days in length. It reaches its high point at the Easter Vigil. On these days we celebrate the Last Supper, the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. These days are the culmination of the entire liturgical year.
This Thursday is Holy Thursday. On Holy Thursday, we celebrate the Last Supper of Jesus. It was at the Last Supper when Jesus instituted the sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Orders. It was also at the Last Supper when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, in order to give them an example of unselfish service. On Holy Thursday only one Mass is permitted, the Evening Mass of the Last Supper. On Thursday night, we will have one Bilingual Mass at 7:30p.m with the Washing of the Feet. After Mass, the church will remain open for private adoration until midnight.
On Good Friday, no Masses are celebrated. On Friday, we celebrate the Passion and Death of Jesus. The celebration consists in the readings (including the singing/reading of the Passion), veneration of the cross, and Holy Communion. We will have a celebration in English at 3:00 PM. Then at 5:00PM, we will have the same celebration in Spanish. After the Spanish celebration we will have a procession through the streets – recalling the Lord’s journey to Calvary.
Again, on Holy Saturday, no Masses are celebrated except for the evening Easter Vigil. During the day, the church waits in vigil for the resurrection of Jesus. At this Vigil, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The Easter Vigil is the proper time for adults to receive the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. The Easter water and the Paschal candle are blessed. We will celebrate the Bilingual Easter Vigil at 8:00p.m. Remember, the events which we celebrate during Holy Week really should be understood as one event. To that end, I encourage all to try to be present for each of these beautiful and meaningful celebrations.
On Easter Sunday we will add an additional Mass in English. On Easter Sunday, Mass will be celebrated in English at 8:00 AM and at 11:00 AM. Mass will be celebrated in Spanish at 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM. There will be no 6 PM Jazz Mass on Easter Sunday.
We are once again asking that each wage earner consider making a monetary Easter gift of $250 - $500 if you are able. We are grateful for whatever you are able to give.
Finally, I’d like to remind you that tomorrow, March 25th has been designated by the Archdiocese of New York as well as the Diocese of Brooklyn and Rockville Center as Reconciliation Monday. Tomorrow, confessions will be heard from 3:00 until 7:00 PM. I pray that this is a holy week for each and for all.
Peace,
Fr. Kearney
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