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iGiveCatholic 2025 Review

Our parish once again responded with generosity throughout the 2025 iGiveCatholic campaign. While we did not reach our full goal to complete all playground resurfacing this year, we raised $24,043 from 111 donors, strengthening our ability to continue planning and preparing for the next phase of playground improvements. Each gift played a role in helping move this project forward and supporting the families who use these spaces every day.

Looking ahead, we are hopeful to secure a $20,000 grant, which would allow resurfacing work to begin as early as spring break. More information will be shared as plans develop.

A detailed summary is provided below. Thank you for your continued investment in the life of our parish and the children entrusted to our care.

Our Angel Sponsors

44 Anonymous Donors; Jackie Aldred; Bryan Back; Mack Bautista; Betty Bramer; Ed & Cathy Brock; Kate Brockman; Ann Browning; Shari & Danny Carrico; Maureen Chinwuba; Phyllis Cissell; Mary & Kara Conder; Clarence DeCuir; Karen Duff; Kasey Eblen; Ewing, Herde, & Morris Families; Bob & Cece Feger; Ryan Fields; Corey Floyd; Tony Forns; Gary Frizzell; Barbara & Tom Gephart; Lane & Josette Goulet; Janet Graeser; Todd & Tina Grote; Mary Ann Higdon; Henry Kerger; Steve & Brenda Kissel; Joseph & Lori Lyons; Jeff Maloney; Caroline Manjgafic; Nancy Marx; Mattingly & Brossart; Michael & Lisa Mattingly; Thomas Mattingly; Ellen McCoskey; Andie Medearis; Grant Meyer; Becky Miles; Joseph Miles; Monica Mittel; Katie & Sean Murphy; Pat & Paola Murphy; Kenneth Norwood; Christine O’Hara; Carolyn Oldiges; Cheryl O’Leary; Ed O’Rourke; Margaret Orrill; Teresita Pascua; Christina Plamp; Darla Radcliff; Ann Ransdell; Natalie Reker; Tom & Joan Riddell; Ryan Ridge; Jessica Shaw; Joyce Simmons; Tom Simms; Steven Spears; Susan Straub; Aaron & Lynn Thompson; Towles Family; Rick Turnock; Helen Walter; Charles & Margaret Weiter; Jeff & Nancy Wright; Thomas Yurt.

The Original Appeal

Finish the Foundation

Last year, our parish family showed remarkable generosity during iGiveCatholic. Together, we raised $21,111 across 103 gifts, allowing us to fully replace the surface of the small playground. The results have already blessed our school and parish families. The upgraded space is safer, more welcoming, and has quickly become a favorite spot for children and parents at community events.

This year, we return to the project with grateful hearts and renewed purpose. We have begun the work. Our children are already enjoying the benefits. Now we invite you to help us finish our foundation by funding the remaining playground surface.

It’s time to complete what we started and give our children a space worthy of their joy, safety, and community life.

Why This Project Matters

Our playground is a place of:

  • Safety for our children
  • Community where parish families gather
  • Welcome for school families and neighbors
  • Formation where friendships and faith grow

Completing the final playground surface ensures our parish continues investing in the daily experiences of our children and the future of our community.

Our Goal:

To raise the remaining $45,000 needed to finish resurfacing the main playground, building on the strong foundation already laid in 2024. Every gift helps complete this essential improvement for our children and parish family.

Key Dates for Giving:

  • Advanced Giving Opens: November 17
  • Advanced Giving Closes: December 1
  • #iGiveCatholic on Giving Tuesday: December 2
  • Online Donations Close: December 2nd at 11:59 P.M.
  • Offline (Check/Cash) Donations Close: December 9th at 11:59 P.M.

Support Us Today

Your gift creates a safer, more beautiful environment for our families and future generations. Every contribution, large or small, moves us closer to the finish line.

Donations, including any matching contributions, are tax-deductible; for more information, please contact the parish office at dschabel@ascension-parish.com or +1 (502) 451-3860, located at 4600 Lynnbrook Dr, Louisville, KY 40220.

Prayers and Partnerships:

Your prayers, encouragement, and sharing the campaign with friends and family make a real difference. Support is not only monetary. Together, we lift this to God and our parish community.

Become an Angel Sponsor:

The choir of angels (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 325-336) reflects the beauty and order of heaven. As you prayerfully consider your level of support, know that any gift is greatly appreciated, and you may choose your own amount.

Angel sponsorship levels range from $10 to $5000 and can provide a meaningful way to honor or pray for someone special. We are still hoping for a Seraphim-level gift, a blessing we hoped for last year but did not receive.

Are you able to make an impact at that level?