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The Dome Ascension Catholic Church
of Oak Park 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 20, 2019
Kasey Agnew Noah Allaire
Charlotte Andersson Karla Armadillo
Hana Austin CaMarion Balogun
Payton Boddy Eduardo Bravo
Elizabeth Brunick Charlotte Campbell
Aaron Castro Emilia Chomicz Riley Comstock
James Cozzi Gabriela De Santiago
James Degnan IV Mary Devitt
Lillian Donarski Ross Esposito
Anthony Felichio Grace Felichio Ines Feliciano
Lilian Fitzgerald Michael Fox Diego Garcia Mateo Garcia
Norah Guenthner Eduardo Gutierrez Simon Gutierrez Joseph Halper
Michael Hartman Julian Harvalis William Healy
William Hepburn
Nicholas Hinojosa Patrick Hoffman
Ella Homrok Declan Huggins
Johnathan Hughes Amelia Hunkele
Rudy Irvine-Stindt Reed Iverson
Anderson Jerome-Darr Diego Jimenez Jude Kennedy Justin Klippel Lily Koenig
Mary Koerner Wilson Kruse Dylan Kruss James Kruss Abigail Lee Anne Lynch
Teigan Macek Jillian MacNamara
Patrick Marron Josephine Mayerhofer
Elizabeth McGillen Kevin McGovern Liam McGovern Daniel McNeilly Kathryn Meister
Keiran Mines Trinity Mosher Maura Mueller Joshua Negron
Michael Nelligan James Nowicki
Evan O'Brien Lucian O'Leary
Misiani Ondande Moruri Ondande
Alyssa Ozanic Kyle Ozga
Sydney Pautlitz Adan Pedraza Millie Pierce
James Ponicki Jahmya Price Renner Prouty
Sebastian Puntillo Keira Quinn Claire Rezny
Matthew Richert Molly Risch Fiona Roche
Joseph Roman Elijah Romeus
Benjamin Sanchez Orlando Sanders
Thomas Schmiedeler Augustin Shumaker
Gabriella Smith Mateo Suarez
Bianca Summers Joseph Tarara Cade Tomkins Caleb Turnock
Igor Vitale Taylor Woods
Henry Zimmer James Zimmer
Newly Confirmed members of Ascension Church—October 19, 2019
Dear Friends,
This year’s Winter Coat Drive and Lunch for the Needy will take
place next Saturday, October 26. Bob Kutella has taken the lead on
this over the years and his own dedication and sense of compassion for
those who are suffering due to homelessness and poverty results in this
beautiful annual parish outreach. Please see page three of today’s
bulletin for information on making a donation or how you can volunteer
to help.
On Saturday we welcomed auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry to our parish
for our annual celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation. On the
cover of today’s DOME you see the names of the young people who
received the sacrament. Please keep them in their prayers with the hope
that the Holy Spirit will touch their hearts in a meaningful way, drawing
them more deeply into a relationship with Christ and the Church.
You may notice some work going being done on the roofs of our parish
buildings. We are applying a special protective seal coat to the
school and parish center roofs, and are replacing some broken terra
cotta tiles on the church. Thanks to all who contribute to our parish
building fund, which provided the funds to do this impor tant work
to protect our buildings before the onset of winter. The sealcoat and
patching of our parking lots that was also recently done was also
paid for using the building fund, and should extend the life of those lots
another four or five years (we’re told).
I understand that the annual State of the Parish Report for the fiscal year
that ended in June has been printed and has been sent to the printer. If it
hasn’t hit your mailboxes by this weekend, I anticipate they will be
there sometime next week. I spoke a couple of weeks ago about some of
the many things in our parish about which we can celebrate and gave a
brief rundown of the financial picture. Hopefully this written report will
give you the ability to digest the state of the parish in greater detail and
at your own leisure. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me. Thanks to Juliette Dols for putting this beautiful report
together.
May your week reflect the encounter with Christ
we experienced at Mass today.
From the Pastor
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 2
ASCENSION CHURCH Parish Center: 808 S. East Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
Phone: 708-848-2703
Fax: 708-848-2773
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Wednesday: 8 AM - 8 PM *Wednesday front office hours begin at 1 pm
Thursday and Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
(Closed 12 NOON - 1 PM)
Saturday: 8 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: Office Closed
Personnel can be reached by first
initial.last [email protected] Web-sites
www.ascensionoakpark.com
www.archchicago.org
Pastor
Rev. James F. Hurlbert 848-2703
Pastoral Associate
Mary Catherine Meek 434-1533
Director of Music
David Anderson 434-1535
Associate Organist
Elizabeth Coffman x261
School Principal
Maryanne Polega 386-7282
Assistant Principal
Deb Rodde x240
Director of Institutional Advancement
Katie Moran Vanaria 434-1558
Coordinator of Religious Education
Diane Lawrence-Moriarty 848-3099
Religious Education Assistant
Christi Walkup 434-1554
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Matt Goto 434-1555
Office Administrator
and Liturgy Coordinator
James Wojcik 434-1531
Business Administrator
Marty Florek 434-1546
Financial Associate
Mary Fitch 434-1521
Director of Communications
and Outreach
Juliette Dols 434-1534
Head of Maintenance
Rey Dominguez 434-1539
Weekend Assistant
Rev. Bob Hutmacher, ofm
Parish Council Chairperson
Lisa Reed
Claret Center Counselor
Rev. Marlon Innis, SJ
312-529-0395
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 3
Today is World Mission Sunday
Today we celebrate World Mission Sunday during this Extraordinary Mission Month. Let us remember the
mission at the heart of our Christian faith - to share the Good News with the world! The collection today for
the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the priests, religious and lay leaders who embody Christ’s
mercy and presence among the most vulnerable communities in our world. They have been charged to
proclaim the Word persistently; when it is convenient and inconvenient. Let us pray and offer our support for
the Church’s worldwide missionary efforts. Envelopes for this collection can be put in the regular collection
today or you can donate through GiveCentral our parish online giving program. For more information or to
donate directly go to WeAreMissionary.org/wms.
In honor of the Holy Father's call to renewed fervor for the Church’s universal mission, every parish
engaged in works of solidarity and charity with our global neighbors are invited to join the diverse community
of Archdiocese of Chicago in a Mass of Thanksgiving for missionaries on Sunday, October 27 at St. Ferdinand
Church beginning at 5:00 pm. Together we will give thanks for the local parishes that are dedicated to the
Catholic Church's world mission. More information at wearemissionary.org/emm or call 312-534-3310.
Winter Coat Drive and Lunch for the Needy
Our annual coat drive and lunch for the needy is on Saturday, October 26. We’re collecting gently
used or new coats (all sizes), hats, gloves, toiletries, etc. Please bring all donated items to church and place
them in the collection box in the East Avenue vestibule. If you would like to donate money so we can
purchase new coats, please make a check payable to “Ascension Winter Coats” or place a gift card in an
envelope marked “Winter Coats”.
We will also need many, many helping hands for Friday, October 25 for set up in the gym from 5:00
pm to 9:00 pm. and to serve our guests on Saturday and clean up.
To make a donation online, or for more information on how you can volunteer to help, go to https://
www.ascensionoakpark.com/apps/pages/wintercoats. If you have any other questions, please contact Bob
Kutella at 630-863-1046 or [email protected] or Lindsay Hammer at [email protected].
Ministry Formation
Current Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
at Mass, Ministers of Care and Lectors have been
asked to renew their intention to continue in their
particular ministry. As part of this recommitment
we ask that you attend a Ministry Formation
Session. These sessions will be held on Monday,
October 28 at 7:00 pm or on Saturday, November
16 at 1:00 pm. The sessions will be held in church
and ministers are asked to attend one of the
sessions.
If you currently serve in one of these ministries
and have not received information about this
recommitment and these sessions, please contact
Jim Wojcik at [email protected] or
call him at the parish office at 708-848-2703.
Remembering Loved Ones
Who Have Died All are welcome to a Solemn Mass on Saturday,
November 2, The Commemoration of All the
Faithful Departed (All Souls’), at 10:30 am to
celebrate and hold dear the memories of all our loved
ones who have died in the past year, and to pray for
all the faithful departed. Hospitality will be provided
by Ministers of Care after Mass.
It is a venerable Catholic custom to remember the
dead in November, our month of saints and
souls. So bring photos of your loved ones who have
died and place them on any of the four shrines before
Mass, beginning November 1. Please put your name,
address, and telephone number on the back of your
photo. Thank you for sharing these images with our
parish, and helping to surround us with reminders of
our departed loved ones, whom we commend to the
Lord’s mercy.
Together, let us remember and pray for all who
have died.
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 4
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 5
First Communion Gold Book Together-Chapter 1 today, Sunday,
October 20 at 10:15 am in the Pine Room. “The
Eucharist is About Belonging” so let’s come together
as a community to learn how to work with your child
and the Gold Book. We will coach you through the
first chapter of the Gold Book so you can enjoy the
other chapters at home.
Confirmation
2021 Confirmation class (those enter ing 7th
grade or higher this fall who have not yet been
Confirmed) who are still interested in registering
please go to the Confirmation webpage at https//
www.ascensionoakpark.com/apps/pages/confirmation
and complete the forms as soon as possible.
Youth Ministry
ASP 2020—First of all Thank You for your
continued support of the Youth Ministry’s ASP
Trip. This past July we had 23 crews (115 teens and
48 adults) travel to Kentucky to help make homes
warmer, safer and drier. Our crews built ramps and
porches so people could have an easier time getting
in and out of their homes. We installed dry-wall and
painted. We repaired electric service to rooms that
had been without power for years. We installed
roofs and siding to keep people dry in their
homes. All of this while growing our faith and the
relationships among our parishioners.
Preparations are now under way for our 2020
trip! We will be leaving July 18, 2020 (around 8:30
am) and returning the July 25 (around 1:00 or 2:00
pm). We don’t know where we will be assigned this
year but we’re looking forward to another week
filled with hard work, faith and a few laughs along
the way.
The sign-up sheets are available on the parish
website at https://www.ascensionoakpark.com/apps/
pages/ASP. There are application forms for both
teens and adults that wish to join the trip. The forms
and a deposit check are due October 31. Please drop
them off at the Parish Center in an envelope marked
Attn: ASP. If you have any questions please contact
Paul Kraft at [email protected].
For more information on Youth Ministry
activities and events go to the
youth ministry page on our website or contact
Matt Goto at 708-434-1555 or
Gardeners share your
Autumn Harvest
Gardeners can continue to donate their Autumn
garden surplus for the St. Martin Food Pantry, on
Tuesday after 6:00 pm at the Parish Center parking
lot. To date the parish garden harvest and your
donations have amounted to 2757.45 lbs. Contact
John Owens at 708-846-1827 or Ceal Bacom at 708-
386-0577 for more information.
Who Are the Knights of
Columbus?
(a) Old guys with funny hats and swords
who love a good parade.
(b) Patrons of an explorer who has a questionable
human rights record.
(c) The latest parish social event
planning committee.
(d) Men who like to hang out in KofC beer halls.
None of the above!
We established the Ascension Knights in 2018
with the goal of bringing together all men of the
parish, regardless of stage of life, marital status,
school affiliation, physical abilities, etc. We are
committed to supporting each other and putting our
faith in action. No matter what your interests are,
there’s something for every Catholic man: Praying
the rosary on Saturday mornings, taking overnight
shifts at Housing Forward, having fun at movie and
card nights, providing the parish with funding and
service. Or, what will you start? Learn more
at ascensionknights.org.
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 6
Meetings and Events
Today October 20 St. Martin Food Collection At all Masses
RE-Sunday Classes 8:30 am and 10:05 am
RCIA 9:00 am
SPRED 10:00 am
Extending the Word 10:00 am
First Communion-Gold Book Together 10:15 am
Baptisms after 11:00 am Mass
Monday October 21 Finance Council Meeting 7:00 pm
School Board Meeting 7:00 pm
Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry 7:00 pm
Tuesday October 22 Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 pm
RE-Tuesday Classes 5:00 pm and 6:45 pm
RCIA for Children Parent Meeting 6:45 pm
Schola 7:30 pm
Wednesday October 23 Peace and Justice Committee Meeting 1:00 pm
RE-Wednesday Classes 3:45 pm
Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm
Choir 7:30 pm
Thursday October 24 Bible Study 9:00 am
School-Living Rosary 2:15 pm
AWC Bunco 7:30 pm
Knights of Columbus Officer’s Meeting 7:30 pm
Friday October 25 Girl Scouts Troop Meeting 3:00 pm
Set-up for Coat Drive Starting at 5:00 pm
School-Junior High Dance 7:00 pm
Saturday October 26 Winter Coat Drive and Lunch for the Needy
Morning through early afternoon
Contemplative Prayer 8:30 am
Baptisms at 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday October 27 RE-Sunday Classes 8:30 am and 10:05 am
RCIA 9:00 am
Extending the Word 10:00 am
Ascension Children Embrace Service 2:30 pm
ASP2020-ASP Teen Leader Meeting 6:00 pm
Stewardship
of Treasure Collection for
October 13,
2019
OCTOBER
2019
Month to Date
2019-2020
Fiscal Year to
Date
Total $19,627.00
[includes
$6,976.00
electronic
giving]
$45,808.00
$307,619.00
Goal $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $300,000.00
Over
(Under)
Goal
($373.00) $5,808.00 $7,619.00
GiveCentral
Use GiveCentral our online giving platform to
make paperless donations to our church. You can
give, through this website, by using your credit
card, debit card or electronic checking, and set up
one-time or recurring donations. —To Access our GiveCentral Account—
Via Smartphone: Text “Sunday” to 708-400-7396 Via website:
Visit www.ascensionoakpark.com and click on ‘Giving’
Donate monthly or online but would like to
participate in contributing to the offertory basket
during the collection of gifts? We now have
available at all Church entrances an offertory card,
which we invite you to place in the basket during
the collection of gifts. These laminated cards will
be reused at all Masses. Thank you for your
support of Ascension Church!
Saint John Paul II, pray for us.
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 7
SUNDAY - October 20
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00
(Sat)
Thomas Caragher
7:30 All the People of Ascension Parish
9:00 Ken Trainor, Sr. Annina Lementovich
Lucille Paluchniak Marie Belmonte
Charles Janda
11:00 Eileen Gull
MONDAY - October 21 Ordinary Time Weekday
8:15 Bob Kelty
TUESDAY - October 22 Saint John Paul II, Pope
8:15 Milagros, Rodrigo, Sr. and Jr. Balbuena
WEDNESDAY - October 23 Saint John of Capistrano, Priest
8:15 William Siarny
THURSDAY - October 24 Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
8:15 Peter Brzozowski
FRIDAY - October 25 Ordinary Time Weekday
8:15 Emmanuel Kujawa Paul Vatterott
Caridad Roque
SATURDAY - October 26
Vigil: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 All the People of Ascension Parish
SUNDAY - October 27
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 Ventura Hernandez
9:00 Valerie Sewell
11:00 Deceased of the Greco
and Hofmann Families
Marguerite Healy William Siarny
Colman and Brigid Coyne
- REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE WHO
ARE SICK IN MIND, BODY OR SPIRIT - We continue to hold in prayer all of our parishioners, loved ones
and friends who are sick. Please call Jim Wojcik at the Parish Office
if you would like a name added to this list.
Nancy Agler, Patrick Allen, Mary Amato, Sue
Antoinette, Cynthia Baker, Joan Balark, Linda Bennett,
Mary Grace Borgman, Barbara Carroll, Sr. Jude Carroll,
Carol Cassini, Joe Cavanagh, Ken Christensen, Ken
Chudik, Butch Crane, Eileen Diaz, Eileene Diez, Maryann
D’Imperio, Doug Dorn, Danny Doyle, Emma Farrarons,
Brita Finlayson, Jennifer Fischer, Millie Flannery, Charles
Gibson, Jayne Gubelman, Pat Hrones, Bill Keenan,
Michael Kenny-Sheputis, Margaret Kostopolos, Mercedes
Kozacki, Jerry Lakota, Alix Lovell, Joan Lyons, Josh
Marchetti, Linda Marko, Socro Marquez, Paul Martin, Rita
Martinez, Nora Maywood, Ruth Medina, Nora Meewes,
Baby Sonny Militello, Nicole Montemagni, Carmen Mora,
Mary Morgan, Mary Jane Peterson, Tim Quinn, David
Rosati, Mary Jane Schenn, Loretta Schulze, Helen Scotty,
Mary Simmons, Agnes So, Mary Louise Stefanic, Mildred
Stefanski, Nicholas Stevic, Matthew Strudeman, Sean
Taylor, Terry Tenca, Warren Thayer, Sheila Trainor, Jean
Vipond, Bonnie Von Ebers, Samantha Walker, Karen
Williams, Larry Wyman, Margaret Zangrilli, Ernest
Zaravia. We pray for the healing hand of God to touch all impacted by
domestic violence and verbal, physical or sexual abuse of any kind.
For young people at risk. For the dignity and respect of all human life.
We also hold in prayer all first responders; police officers,
firefighters, paramedics, doctors and nurses. We ask your blessing on
all who serve our country in the military, in the peace corps and on all
of our veterans.
Please pray for all of our deceased
brothers and sisters…
Jack Koberstine, Longtime Par ishioner
Lawrence Poleski, Husband of Janet Poleski
Grace Rigamonti, Sister of Char McAnany
…and all who have died from
gun violence or acts of terrorism.
This Week
Next Week
5:00 pm Fr. Hurlbert Fr. Hurlbert
7:30 am Fr. Hurlbert Fr. Hurlbert
9:00 am Fr. Hurlbert Fr. Hutmacher
11:00 am Fr. Hutmacher Fr. Hurlbert
5:00 pm at
St. Edmund
Fr. McGivern Fr. Hurlbert
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 8
Christmas Card Project
Through October 30 there will be a box in the south vestibule near the sacristy to collect Christmas cards
and stamps for Companions Journeying Together. These will be sent to inmates in prisons, jails and juvenile
detention homes across Illinois. Needed are cards that represent a diverse population and stamps placed in a
separate envelope. Please do not use markers, crayons or colored pencils to sign the cards. Please refrain from
donating cards that have glitter or that talk about Masses and Novenas. Please do not seal the envelopes, affix
stamps or enclose anything in the envelopes. We encourage you to write a brief message, and sign the cards, if
you wish. Thank you for your continued support and help.
Annual Ascension Men’s League Bags Tournament
Please join us on Saturday, November 9 from 6:00 pm—11:00 pm for the Annual Men’s Bags
tournament in the school gym. This is a great evening of fun, fellowship and food.
This event is open to Men ages 21+. Entry fee of $40.00 / person or $80.00 / team covers all Food, Drink
and Tournament Play. If you don’t want to play, please come out and socialize with other fellow
parishioners. $25.00 covers you the entire evening. College Football Games will also be on.
Format is pool play then elimination rounds to allow for additional match play and socializing. Doors open
at 6:00 pm. Play to begin shortly after.
Spots are limited so sign up soon. Registration can be done online at https://forms.gle/
d7Peyx8QkDRjQSTU7. Checks should be made out to ‘Ascension Men’s League’ and can be dropped off at
the parish office by November 1.
If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, please contact us at
[email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event!
Ascension Women’s Cooperative
AWC Bunco Night
Please come for a night of cards and fun with other women of Ascension. Bunco will be in the school gym
on Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 pm. Any questions? Please contact Katie Brunick
at [email protected]. Hope to see everyone there.
Ascension Ladies Night Out 2020
Save the Date and Nominations for Woman of the Year
AWC would like to increase the attendance at the 2020 Ladies’ Night Out, so wanted to get the date on
calendars early! Please save the date for Ascension Ladies’ Night out (all are welcome, not only those on
AWC)! Event is on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Oak Park Country Club. Dinner and drinks will be
served and we will honor our 2020 Woman of the Year. More event details to come, but please hold the date!
Also, AWC is asking for Woman of the Year nominations now to allow for proper celebration of her
contributions to our community. The Woman of the Year is honored each year at the Ladies’ Night Out. If
you know of someone who is constantly there for others in our community and gives tirelessly to get the
Ascension job done, please let us know!
Please submit your nomination and reason for your support of your nominee, to Katie Brunick via email
at [email protected]. Please submit all nominations by Friday, November 8, 2019.
Ascension Spirit Wear
Support Ascension school and look good doing it in Ascension Spirit Wear! High-quality t-shirts, sweat
shirts, hoodies and pullovers are available in adult sizes only (and make great gifts for family and
friends). Want to see samples or try on for size? Contact Anne-Marie Kennedy
at [email protected] or text 617-543-6588. Order forms can be found here: https://
www.ascensionoakpark.com/apps/pages/spiritwear. and may be turned in to the School Office or Parish
Center. Ascension School thanks you for your support!
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 — P A G E 9
An Invitation
The parishioners of St. Catherine-
St. Lucy would like to extend an
invitation to you to share in a fun
evening. The hilarious, long-running
play “Holy Ghost Bingo” of
Chicago's Royal George Theatre is
coming to Oak Park for one night
only! Join us at St. Catherine of
Siena-St. Lucy Parish in Maguire Hall
for a nostalgic celebration of this
special Catholic tradition on October
26 at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:45
pm.
Tickets and additional information
may be obtained by contacting
Parking is free. Wine, beer and other
refreshments will be available for
purchase.
Join Mundelein Seminary for Annual Rector’s Mass Bring your family to Mundelein Seminary on Sunday, October 27, for a special Rector’s Mass with our
seminary community concelebrated by Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich and Mundelein
Seminary rector Father John Kartje. This is a great opportunity to meet and pray with some of your future
parish priests. Mass begins at 9:30 am in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Following the Mass, you
are invited to join us for a special dedication and blessing of the new Francis Cardinal George, OMI Memorial
Garden as well as a light brunch and special campus tours. For more information and to reserve free tickets go
to www.usml.edu/rectorsmass.
Mercy Made Flesh-Encountering God Behind Bars
A fresh look at corporal works of mercy with guest speaker Joshua Stancil, former inmate, Magnificant
contributor, and author of 'Shakedowns, Shanks, and Shackles: A Writer's Guide to Prison Life'.
Kolbe House and St. Vincent Ferrer in River Forest are sponsoring this event on Sunday, October 27 at St.
Vincent Ferrer, Kyte Hall, Room 3, 1530 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305. Gathering after the 11:00
mass at 12:15. Please join us and bring a friend.
Sign up to receive our weekly e-newsletter by contacting Juliette Dols at [email protected].
See our parish/around town web page at ascensionoakpark.com/parish/around-town for events in our community.
Baptized at Ascension
Miila-Bél Basile-Ousley
Mikeal-Javier K. Basile-Ousley
Nyrobi-Michelle Basile-Ousley
Madeleine Marlene Beribak
Jacob Alistair Cullen
Van Danko Fox
Adam Evan Fullerton
Catherine Paula Gibellina
Rodney Jocelyn Kerr
Lucas James Niemiec
Luka Paul Simunovic
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21;
Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94;
Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23;
2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14
Bulletin deadline: Monday 5 p.m. Please deliver articles to Parish Office or email to [email protected]
OTHER PARISH INFORMATION — Infant Baptism: Intake and
scheduling are done in person. Please contact Mary Catherine Meek
at the Parish Center to make an appointment. Initiation for Adults and
Older Children: Adults interested in exploring the possibility of
becoming Catholic or who desire to complete their sacraments of
initiation (Eucharist and/or Confirmation), please contact Mary
Catherine Meek at the Parish Center. Parents with children of
catechetical age may also speak with her regarding preparing for
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Weddings: Please call the Parish Office, at least one year prior to
selection of a date or reception hall, to request wedding information.
Sick Calls: If there is anyone at home who cannot attend Mass or
receive the sacraments because of illness or old age, please contact the
Parish Office or one of the Ministers of Care Coordinators: Susie
Cahill, 925-1512, Linda Dunne, 848-5574, or Cece Masella, 383-3785.
Registration: All newcomers are welcome to the Ascension family
and are asked to pick up a census/registration envelope at the entrance
of the church or by completing the online form on the parish website.
Parishioners who marry, have a baby, or move to a new address should
also notify the Parish Office. Toddler Care: Available dur ing 9 am
& 11 am Mass in the school kindergarten room (first floor doors just to
the right of the gym entrance). Lost & Found: On the shelves in the
ushers room. Ascension Mass on the Radio: Sunday evening at 9:00
pm on WPNA 1490 AM., or listen on their website at
www.radiowpna.com. Experiencing Domestic Violence: Call 911, the
NDV 24-hour Helpline at 800-799-7233, Sarah’s Inn at 708-386-4225
or www.sarahsinn.org. or the National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline at
866-331-9474. Call the parish office for more information.