We are John and Melissa Joerger. We have been parishioners of Ascension for 21 years. We’ve been married for almost 26 years and have four…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The theme of this year’s Stewardship Appeal is taken from the First Letter of St. Peter – “So, As…
by Kim Sutton Our church is blessed to have an amazing Adult Faith Ministry, and I have been blessed to part of it for so…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Some people think that Christianity is just about rules and commandments. But the late Pope Benedict XVI clarified in…
by Karen Newkirk, Minister for Stewardship and Engagement Since Fr. Gary is on pilgrimage to Poland and it is almost time for our annual stewardship…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The readings for this weekend speak of the Suffering Servant, identified by the Prophet Isaiah. This Servant is a…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, A man approaches Jesus and asks Him what he must do to inherit eternal life. When Jesus implies that…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In the Letter to the Hebrews, there is a line that speaks of being made “perfect through suffering.” Suffering?…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, What do you think of when you hear the word, “passion”? Some may think of the passion of Christ,…
By Dan Vater My name is Dan Vater and I have led the Ushering Ministry at Ascension for the last five years. My wife and…