Ascension has many volunteer ministries. We would love to have you use your skills in one of the Ministries below.
We seek to provide learning opportunities through bible studies, our Ascension Book Club ("A.B.C."), our annual parish mission, our RCIA program (see 'Become a Catholic' in the Ministry tab), our weekly Wednesday Soup Suppers during Lent, and various other occasions throughout the year. The Adult Faith Formation Committee meets on the 4th Sunday at 12:15 PM each month at the parish. Volunteers are most welcome!
Are you someone or do you know someone who...
* Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
* Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come together weekly in a small group from autumn to spring to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on teachings and experience of the Catholic Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmations, and Eucharist during the Easter season.
The Bereavement Ministry was formed at the request of Father Reichert in 2009 to offer compassionate care and support to members of the parish community who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Communications Ministry
The Communications Ministry began in 2014. The ministry team has focused on keeping the parish members and visitors up-to-date on current and future Church of Ascension activities, as well as those in the Dioceses of Columbus.
Knights of Columbus
ASCENSION COUNCIL #4324
What is the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights of Columbus is a non-profit Catholic Gentleman, Family, Fraternal, and Service Organization, which was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882. It has been serving Church and Community through volunteerism and financial aid for 136 years. The principals of our order are, Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
Ministry Information and Schedules Who is called to serve??? You are!!! The following positions are available in this parish ministry. Greeters welcome people as they come into our Church. They help find seats when it is crowded. They pass the basket during the Offertory collection, guide people going up to Communion and pass out bulletins at the end of Mass. Greeters are friendly people. Lectors read the Word of God during Mass. They may read from either the Old or the New Testament. The readings are printed in your own copy of the Lector’s Workbook, for you to practice.
Vocal (and instrumental) musicians are always welcome here. We welcome anyone who would care to join us! The Adult Choir meets on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for rehearsal. At present the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy on Sundays is the usual service done by the choir. Musicians are also present at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service and the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass. This is a singing parish in which almost everyone participates in the musical parts of the worship.
The Parish Council consists of twelve representatives from the Parish.
Each council member is required to hold a position in the council for a three year term.
These members of the council guide and assist the sub-committees in their activities. The council also, with the approval of the Pastor, makes recommendations for improvements to our Parish Community.
