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Parish
Council Members |
Diane
Ritter, Chairperson
Mike Lally, Vice Chairperson
Joan Steurer, Secretary
Dan Hans, Worship Chairperson
Jerry Passafiume
Cheryl Dugan
Alice Zierer
Rev. Gary Padgett, Pastor
Rosemary Cavanaugh, Pastoral Associate
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| Provides men
of the parish an opportunity to broaden
the sense of community through social, spiritual,
and recreational activities and to foster
camaraderie and fellowship among the adult
men of the parish. The A.Men club serves
the community as well as the parish in both
social and service capacities.
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The main function of this committee is to
provide ongoing education/formation for
the spiritual growth of the adult members
of Ascension Parish.
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| Open to boys
or girls from grades 5 and above. Assists
the Presider at Liturgy with different elements
such as accepting the gifts, carrying the
cross and/or candles and other tasks as
needed for the individual liturgy. Required
training provided. |
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| This
committee serves the liturgy by providing
quality liturgical art in an appropriate
environment in order to enhance the worship
space. Specific areas: indoor gardening,
decorating the church and cleaning of the
church.
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| This committee
is responsible for an annual review of parish
financial records and internal controls. |
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BBAMP
Children’s Religious Education Program |
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those students who do not attend Ascension
School, there are programs designed for
faith formation and sacramental preparation.
Through the BBAMP Association, the grade
school program is held weekly at St. Martha.
All classes run from September to April.
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| This
club promotes social and spiritual activities
for mothers in the BBAMP parishes (St Barnabas.
St. Bartholomew, Ascension, St. Martha &
St. Pius). While the mothers meet for discussion,
the children play under the supervision
of babysitters. During the summer months,
the mothers and children attend various
activities together. (For example farms,
the museum, and pizza store tours.)
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| Coordinators
conduct preparation classes for parents
and godparents concerning the Sacrament
of Baptism, its history, and symbolism.
Discussions are led on Christian parenting.
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| Members of this
committee bring the love and concern of
the parish community to a family when someone
in that family passes away. This is accomplished
in many ways such as providing food, house
sitting, child care, funeral liturgy planning,
and whatever else may be needed by the family. |
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| Open to all adults
of the parish. Organizes and promotes social,
spiritual, and recreational activities for
the benefit of the adults of the parish.
Promotes and finances the Athletic Program
as sanctioned by the Catholic School Athletic
Association. |
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There are two bridge clubs that meet weekly:
On Monday afternoons members play CONTRACT
bridge. On Friday afternoons members play
DUPLICATE bridge. Lessons are available
at both sessions. Special occasions throughout
the year are celebrated with delicious luncheons
and fun prizes. |
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Building
and Grounds Committee |
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This committee oversees the general maintenance
and upkeep of the parish property as well
as planning for long-range needs of the
parish community’s physical plant. |
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Children’s
Liturgy of the Word |
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Children grades K through 4 are invited
to attend Children’s Liturgy of the
Word each week during the 10:30 Sunday liturgy.
Children are dismissed from Mass after the
opening prayer to go with volunteer catechists
to the cafeteria and classrooms to hear
the word of God on their level and participate
in a follow up activity. They then return
at the preparation of gifts. |
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These special ministers of the Eucharist
assist the Presider in offering the Body
and Blood of Christ to the assembly at Liturgy.
Open to confirmed eighth grade students,
high school students and adults who are
confirmed. Required training provided. |
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Communion
Ministers to Homebound, in Hospital or Nursing
Homes |
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The ministers take communion on Sunday mornings
to parishioners in their homes who are unable
to attend weekend liturgy. Ministers are
also needed to take communion to Suburban
Hospital on Thursday or assist with liturgy
at Harborside on Friday. Required training
provided. |
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The Cub Scout Program is for boys in grades
2 through 5. It prepares the participants
to become Boy Scouts. |
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The Dinner Chain is composed of parish volunteers
who provide dinner to parishioners experiencing
a significant event in their lives which
makes dinner preparation difficult. |
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This Eucharistic celebration is usually
held on the third Tuesday of each month
during the school year (except Dec. &
May). This Mass is geared toward the children
and they participate as lectors, etc. The
Mass is followed by a pizza dinner.
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This club promotes and organizes, spiritual,
social, and recreational activities for
parishioners who are at least 50 years old.
Spouses are welcome regardless of age. |
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This committee is responsible for reporting
the financial activities of the parish.
It also makes recommendations to the Parish
Council relating to financial issues. Members
work with other parish committees in developing
annual budgets, reviewing variances from
budgets, and assisting those committees
as necessary. Other duties include reviewing
monthly financial information and assisting
in general accounting functions. |
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The Girl Scout Program offers girls the
opportunity to work and grow together, learn
responsibility, leadership and service to
others while developing recreational and
social skills. |
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Ministers who promote an atmosphere of hospitality
by welcoming newcomers and friends at church.
Specific tasks: help seat people when needed,
straighten church at end of liturgy. |
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Kid’s Time is a program designed to
provide quality after school care for children
who attend Ascension School in grades Jr.
Kindergarten - 8th grade. Child care is
also provided during the summer break for
Ascension and neighboring parish children
in grades Jr. Kindergarten - 6th grade. |
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Lectors/Ministers
of the Word |
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Parishioners who proclaim the Word of God
at liturgy. Open to high school age students
and adults. Required training provided. |
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Volunteer group who meets to prepare and
plan the liturgies through reflecting on
scripture. Enhances the celebrations for
the liturgical seasons through appropriate
art, music, intercessions, and other specific
details. |
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Long-range
Planning and Development |
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This committee analyzes the changes in our
parish community and provides vision for
the church in order to develop a strategy
for our long-range needs. This committee
works closely with the Parish Council. |
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2nd
Tuesday Maintenance Night |
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Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Open
to all adults interested in helping maintain
the parish property by making minor repairs,
painting, cleaning, etc. |
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This program is led by trained volunteer
married couples who help engaged couples
meet the requirements to marry within the
Catholic Church. |
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This ministry enhances the liturgical celebrations
through song and instrumental music. There
are a variety of ways to serve in the Music
Ministry at Ascension.
Cantor
- The role of the cantor is to lead and
encourage the assembly to join their voices
in praising God through song; proclaims
the psalm. Open to high school students
and adults. Required training provided.
Choir
- Vocal ensemble open to high school students
and adults. Provides music for Sunday and
special liturgies; weekly rehearsal.
Ascension
Singers - Choir open to children
from grades 3 through 6. Provides music
for Parish Liturgies; weekly rehearsal.
“Strings”
- Vocal and instrumental ensemble
open to adults. Provides music for weekend
and special liturgies and focuses on the
more contemporary side of Catholic Pastoral
Music. Presently, one rehearsal a month.
Teen
Group - Open to all youth in grades
7 - 12 wishing to sing or play at parish
liturgies.
Resurrection
Choir - Men and women who strengthen
the sung portions of the funeral liturgy.
As a part of the assembly, the Choir’s
presence generates a sense of parish unity
with the family and friends of the deceased.
It is not necessary to be a member of one
of the other choirs. Members gather one
half hour before the time of the funeral
to prepare the music.
Organist/Keyboardist
- Provides music for Sunday and special
liturgies; accompanies cantor and assembly.
Instrumentalists
- Anyone who plays a musical instrument
and would like to participate in liturgy.
Handbells
- Training is provided to play handbells
for special weekend liturgies. No instrumental
experience is necessary.
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The Ascension Nursery is available during
the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. It is currently
located in the Kindergarten classroom. |
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Assist with clerical responsibilities in the
parish office such as bulk mailings, stuffing
envelopes, answering the phone and door. |
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Parent/Teacher
Organization (PTO) |
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The PTO works to support the school and parents
in a collaborative effort to educate our children.
This organization of volunteers sponsors meetings,
fund raising events, and provides volunteer
services for such duties as room parents,
library aides, health & safety committee,
teacher appreciation, etc. |
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Assist with updating the parish website.
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Pre-school
Religious Education |
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Children aged 3-5 years old are invited to
begin exploring their faith. These instructions
are held during the 10:30 Mass during the
school year. |
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R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) |
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RCIA offers an invitation to “come and
see” what the Catholic faith is all
about. The steps and periods of formation
that make up the full and paradigmatic form
of Christian Initiation, in accord with the
decree of the Second Vatican Council –
Roman Ritual. |
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R.C.I.A.
Team Member or Sponsor |
R.C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Children) For children coming into the church
grades 2-8.
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Ministers who prepare all the elements before
liturgy. Specific tasks include: preparing
the bread and wine, unlocking necessary parts
of the building, overseeing assigned ministers
for the liturgy. |
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The School of the Ascension of our Lord is
a Catholic elementary school that exists as
a vital ministry of the Church of the Ascension.
Its presence in the community affords parents
an opportunity to choose a school which supports
family efforts in the religious formation
of their children, supports their faith perspective
of Catholic values and ideals, and at the
same time provides a quality academic education
in a caring and disciplined environment. While
primarily serving the Catholic community,
Ascension School embraces students from families
of other faiths who value a quality Christian
education. |
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The
members on this consultative board form a
policy making body that is organized to promote
quality Christian education for our school.
It works within the guidelines and regulations
determined by the Office of Lifelong Formation
and Education and Kentucky state law.
Members |
Talbott
Allen
Michael Bratcher - Chairperson
Pat Brockman
Mary Jo Ellis - Principal
Kathy Grisanti - Teacher Representative
Fr. Gary Padgett - Pastor
Melissa Pascua
Julie Pennington
Paul Schurman
Stacey Snapp
Lynn Thompson - Vice-Chair
Kathi Zanni
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Social
Responsibility Committee |
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mission of the committee is to enable the
parishioners, as followers of Christ, to reach
out in service and action to those in need.
This committee’s goal is to increase
awareness within the parish community concerning
various social issues. It encourages parishioners
to take social action. Efforts of the committee
are on the local, regional, national and global
level. Some of the many programs sponsored
by the Social Responsibility Committee are
Giving Tree, Bloodmobile, Habitat for Humanity,
Hunger Walk, SEAM, Respect Life and Bread
for the World. |
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The
role of the Stewardship Committee is twofold:
1) to facilitate the stewardship education
process by seeking and creating opportunities
to present the stewardship message in all
facets of parish life and to provide opportunities
for parishioners to socialize at community
building events and 2) to support each of
the parish committees as they positively enhance
the quality of parish life. |
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| The
festival committee coordinates various aspects
of the Summer Festival Picnic. Tasks include
booth chairpersons, ordering picnic items,
arranging publicity, booth setup, cleanup,
etc. |
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Members
are responsible for short term and long term
planning for technology for the church and
school.
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| Offers
an opportunity for women to explore and deepen
their spirituality. This group meets monthly.
Topics have included the enneagram, early
Christian martyrs, modern day spiritual guides,
the feminine face of God, journaling, and
more. |
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| The
role of the Worship Committee is to help our
parish celebrate the Eucharist by ensuring
that music and décor is appropriate
for the season, to train and schedule ministers
for Mass, and to provide a well-run liturgy.
While some committee members are responsible
for scheduling and training ministers for
our Masses others may have an interest in
becoming knowledgeable about liturgical guidelines
and environment. Still others assist with
planning for Christmas, Easter, Advent and
Lent. The committee meets ten times a year.
Membership includes the Director of Worship,
the worship chairperson, coordinators for
the five ministries, and at-large members.
New members are welcome at any time. |
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