Ministries

All Ministries
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Youth Group
We are always in need of volunteers to assist us providing a meal for the High School Youth Group each Sunday, as well as providing snacks and drinks for our Middle School Youth Group on the 1st...
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Adult Faith and Growth
Church of the Ascension offers various opportunities for adults to grow in their faith. We have subscribed to Formed, an online resource of Augustine Institute, which provides various courses and...
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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...
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Parish Youth Catechesis
Parish Youth Catechesis is our catechetical program for children Kindergarten through 8th grade including Sacramental Preparation for First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation. ...
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Homeschool Ministry
Church of the Ascension Homeschool Families The homeschool families of our parish meet on a regular basis as well as meeting with the larger homeschool community. The Homeschool Ministry helps...
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Rite of Christian Initiation and Becoming Catholic
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish to...
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Women of Ascension
Come grow in faith and friendship with your Sisters in Christ! The Women of Ascension is a ministry of service and fellowship. We provide services for the parish such as care for the Altar, meals...
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Knights of Columbus
Gun raffle winners can be found here. The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides an association with...
Medical Loan
Medical Loan Closet of Johnstown
Mission Statement:  "To show God's love and grace by loaning medical equipment at no cost to anyone in our area.” Board of Trustees:  Rae Ann Crawford - Chair Kathy Bartolomucci - Secretary Fr....
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Cub Scout Pack 226 and Boy Scout Troop 25
Church of the Ascension is proud to be the charter for both Cub Scout Pack 226 and Boy Scout Troop 25.  Cub Scouting is for boys in first through fifth grade. The Cub Scouts learn to respect...
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St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is an international Catholic organization of laypersons founded by Frederic Ozanam in 1833.  Inspired by Gospel values, its primary mission is to engage...
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Altar Serving
Altar Servers are responsible for assisting the priest in a reverent and respectful manner during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Responsibilities include: preparation for the Mass, assisting...
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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...
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Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass.  Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a...
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Ushers and Greeters
Ushers and Greeters welcome parishioners to Mass and assist with seating at the weekend Masses and take up the collection. They are also available to answer questions from attendees of the Mass....
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Social Committee
The Social Ministry works to bring parishioners (and non-parishioners as well) closer together through their many events held throughout the year. This builds fellowship, trust and stewardship...
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Homebound Ministry
The purpose of the communion outreach program is to provide the Holy Eucharist to Ascension Church Parishioners on Sunday Mornings.  This outreach program includes those who are unable attend...
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Traveling Vocations Chalice
Sign up to "adopt" our traveling chalice! Bring the blessing of one of our retired Eucharist chalices to your home for the week and place it in a prominent place in your home where you will pass by...
Communications
Communication Team
The Communications Ministry keeps our parish members informed about what is happening in the Ascension community and the Diocese of Columbus. But our work is more than that.  The communications...