Week of December 14, 2025
December 14, 2025
The Third Sunday of Advent
Rose Sunday
Sunday Schedule:
8:00am Low Mass
10:15 Sunday School
10:30am High Mass (live-streamed)
Announcements:
Stewardship Season
Thank you to all who have submitted pledges to Ascension for the coming year. If you haven’t made your pledge yet, pledge cards are available in the church or pledges may be made online at the link below.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club will return in Advent. Our next gathering will be on Tuesday, December 16th, at 11am. We are beginning to read “The Good Book” by Peter Gomes. A few copies are available for purchase. Books may also be purchased online at amazon.
Children's Christmas Pageant
This year we will have our annual Christmas Pageant during the 10:30am service on Sunday, December 21st . If you wish to participate, please speak with Kristin Ochtera.
Christmas Memorial Flowers
Flower memorial gifts for Christmas are being accepted now through Sunday, December 14th . Please make sure your donation is clearly marked “Christmas Flowers” and please be sure to clearly list the names of the individuals you would like remembered. Envelopes and/or forms are available in the back of the church and in the Parish Hall. They may also be used for the Roses by indicating ‘ Roses’ on both the envelope and the form. Please return them to the Parish Office or leave them in the Parish Office mailbox outside of Fr. Kevin’s office or give them to Margaret Bianchi.
Toy Drive
This year we are collecting toys for the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. To learn more about this foundation that provides toys for sick and underpriviledged children, check out this website and video: John Theissen Children’s Foundation. We are collecting new unwrapped toys for children from infant to age 17. Please start bringing in your donations on November 30th. For more information, please see Judi Broadhurst or email her at: idigmick@aol.com.
Jacket Donations Needed
Urgent appeal for gently used or new winter jackets for displaced families serviced by the Freeport HeadStart Program. All sizes are needed for men, women & children. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Please place contributions in the large bin in front of the stage.
Christmas Eve Reception
We will be having a light reception after the 10:30pm service on Christmas Eve. If you would like to bring an item there is a signup sheet in the parish hall. Please drop off items before 2pm on Christmas Eve day and someone will be in the parish hall to receive them. Please do not bring any items that require heating.
Engraved Brick Campaign UPDATE
Thank you to everyone who has so far pledged or contributed to our Ascension Today & Tomorrow capital campaign. As mentioned in prior bulletins, an engraved brick campaign is underway to recognize those donors who have contributed to this important project for our church's future, and to date we have received many brick dedication order forms. We will continue to take order forms through the end of the year, and anticipate installation of the new brick walkway in Spring of 2026. If you still have not submitted your form, blank forms are located in the parish hall. As always, if you have any questions, please call Peter Carbonaro at 516-712-9023.
