The Church of The Ascension
All are welcome
Our Mission
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 enriches us.
WELCOME, ALL, ALWAYS!
Updates
Saturday 5:30 Bilingual Leaflet
11 AM Mass (Livestream on Youtube)
Sunday 6PM ( Jazz/English) Leaflet
Sign Up to Receive Parish Updates
Annual Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
Parish Appreciation Dinner at Dive 106
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 2025, Roman Catholic Church of Ascension is reaching out to our parishioners.Begin the new year with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2025 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
Saturday 5:30 Bilingual Leaflet
11 AM Mass (Livestream on Youtube)
Sunday 6PM ( Jazz/English) Leaflet
Sign Up to Receive Parish Updates
Annual Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
Parish Appreciation Dinner at Dive 106The 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 2025, Roman Catholic Church of Ascension is reaching out to our parishioners.
Begin the new year with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2025 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
Mass Schedule
Monday – Friday
12:00 PM English
7:00 PM Spanish
Saturday
5:30 PM Vigil Mass (Bilingual)
Sunday
9:30 AM Spanish
11:00 AM English
12:30 PM Spanish
6:00 PM Jazz Mass (English)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Grand Pipe Organ
“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
The Cardinal's Appeal
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.
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.
Rectory Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(212) 222-0666
Pastor's Column
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Ascension,
As most know, the Liturgical Year is broken up by Seasons. The Seasons are Advent, Christmas, Lent, The Season of the Easter Triduum, and Easter. All other times are considered “ordinary,” which is in fact the longest season of the church year.
In those days that preceded the Second Vatican Council, there was yet another church season. That season was known as the Season of Septuagesima. The Season of Septuagesima was approximately three weeks in length and lasted until Ash Wednesday, marking a transition from the joy of the Christmas season toward the penitential focus of Lent. The Season of Septuagesima served as a preparatory period leading up to Lent, however it was not a period of strict fasting. The purpose was to help the faithful gradually prepare for the rigors and disciplines of Lent through reflection and moderation.
Septuagesima ended on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Simply put, the season was a countdown, reminding us that Lent (and Easter) were rapidly approaching. Now there is no such reminder. Having said that, the Lenten Season is nearly upon us.
The annual observance of Lent beings this week. Lent is the special season which prepares us to celebrate worthily the Paschal Mystery. Through its twofold theme of repentance and baptism, the Season of Lent hopefully prepares both the catechumens and all the church to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Catechumens are led to the Sacraments of Initiation by means of the Rite of Election, the Scrutinies, and catechesis. Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until the evening Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper on Holy Thursday.
This Wednesday, March 5th is Ash Wednesday. With Ash Wednesday, we enter the Season of Lent, a 40-day period modeled after Christ’s time of fasting and prayer in the desert before beginning His public ministry. It is a time for self-examination, repentance, and drawing closer to the Lord. Ash Wednesday continues to be a day of universal fast and abstinence and it marks the beginning of our 40 day Lenten journey. In order to accommodate those wishing to receive ashes, we have added a few additional services. The following will be the schedule for Ash Wednesday.
7:00 AM Mass (English)
12:00 Noon Mass (English - with music)
5:30 PM Mass (Bilingual - with music)
7:00 PM Mass (Spanish - with music)
Ashes will only be imposed during these times.
I also remind you that the Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday in Lent. The Stations are prayed in English at 11:30, and at at 6:30 PM in Spanish, before the evening Mass. This year, we will again add an additional English Mass at 12:00 Noon on the Fridays in Lent.
I pray that Lent will be a holy and blessed season for all.
Peace, Fr. Kearney
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Ascension,
As most know, the Liturgical Year is broken up by Seasons. The Seasons are Advent, Christmas, Lent, The Season of the Easter Triduum, and Easter. All other times are considered “ordinary,” which is in fact the longest season of the church year.
In those days that preceded the Second Vatican Council, there was yet another church season. That season was known as the Season of Septuagesima. The Season of Septuagesima was approximately three weeks in length and lasted until Ash Wednesday, marking a transition from the joy of the Christmas season toward the penitential focus of Lent. The Season of Septuagesima served as a preparatory period leading up to Lent, however it was not a period of strict fasting. The purpose was to help the faithful gradually prepare for the rigors and disciplines of Lent through reflection and moderation.
Septuagesima ended on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Simply put, the season was a countdown, reminding us that Lent (and Easter) were rapidly approaching. Now there is no such reminder. Having said that, the Lenten Season is nearly upon us.
The annual observance of Lent beings this week. Lent is the special season which prepares us to celebrate worthily the Paschal Mystery. Through its twofold theme of repentance and baptism, the Season of Lent hopefully prepares both the catechumens and all the church to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Catechumens are led to the Sacraments of Initiation by means of the Rite of Election, the Scrutinies, and catechesis. Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until the evening Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper on Holy Thursday.
This Wednesday, March 5th is Ash Wednesday. With Ash Wednesday, we enter the Season of Lent, a 40-day period modeled after Christ’s time of fasting and prayer in the desert before beginning His public ministry. It is a time for self-examination, repentance, and drawing closer to the Lord. Ash Wednesday continues to be a day of universal fast and abstinence and it marks the beginning of our 40 day Lenten journey. In order to accommodate those wishing to receive ashes, we have added a few additional services. The following will be the schedule for Ash Wednesday.
7:00 AM Mass (English)
12:00 Noon Mass (English - with music)
5:30 PM Mass (Bilingual - with music)
7:00 PM Mass (Spanish - with music)
Ashes will only be imposed during these times.
I also remind you that the Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday in Lent. The Stations are prayed in English at 11:30, and at at 6:30 PM in Spanish, before the evening Mass. This year, we will again add an additional English Mass at 12:00 Noon on the Fridays in Lent.
I pray that Lent will be a holy and blessed season for all.
Peace, Fr. Kearney