Ascension Catholic Church 

Weekend Mass:
Saturday: 5:00 PM Mass
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Masses

Parishioners unable to attend due to health and familiy reasons are encouraged to view live streaming of daily and Sunday Masses on either Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (https://cathedralparish.com/) or St. Mary's Parish (https://www.stmarysbismarck.org/) websites.

Daily Mass: Tuesday to Friday at 8:00 AM

Monday Communion Service & Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration - POSTPONED till futher notice.

The Sacrament of Confession (behind screen only):

• Tuesday to Friday:  7:30 AM to 7:50 AM
• Saturday:  3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Ascension's Parish Office Hours:Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday 8:30-12

Ascension Church will remain unlocked every day and available for prayer as  follows:

• Monday to Saturday:  7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Sunday: During Church Services

On April 30, Bishop Kagan released general guidelines for the Diocese of Bismarck that will allow us to resume offering public Mass. This article titled “ PUBLIC MASSES RESUME ON MAY 6” may be found on the diocesan website at https://bismarckdiocese.com/news/public-masses-resume-on-may-6.
 
Because we are still under some COVID-19 restrictions, things may look a little different, but be assured, Mass will still be celebrated in its entirety.  For the general congregation it will look like this: Family (households) may sit together, but each family will maintain social distancing guidelines. People will only be seated in every other pew, so keep in mind, this may limit how many people will be able to attend a particular Mass. Hospitality will be seating people from the front to the back.  We will have collection baskets at the doors as you come in for your offerings, rather than being collected at the Preparation of Gifts time.  We will use the video screens for the Mass prayers and music lyrics, rather than handing out the song books/missalettes.  The priest and deacons will distribute Communion, so please wait for the hospitality ministers to direct the Communion procession.
 
One of the wonderful things about Ascension Parish is the community spirit we have and show in knowing and visiting with our fellow parishioners. However, at this time, in order to keep each other safe, we will ask you to enter and exit the church promptly, refraining from visiting before or after Mass in the gathering area or at the side doors.

The Bishop has also assured us the dispensation from the obligation to attend and participate at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains in effect until further notice for any who may be hesitant or afraid to be in larger gatherings. Parishes will continue to provide opportunities to view Mass online.  If you or anyone in your household is sick in any way or is in one of the more vulnerable groups of persons at a higher risk of contracting the COVID-19, please stay at home until such time as you or that person is able to return to Church for Mass.
 
Welcome Back and may the Lord Gather Us In!