PRAYER LINE

Members of Prayer Line pray for those in the parish with serious illnesses or injury as well as for the needs and concerns of the community at large. 

OFFICE HELPER

Occasionally, the office staff needs volunteers to help stuff envelopes, assemble bulletins, and prepare the monthly newsletters for the post office and other miscellaneous office duties. 

OFFERING COUNTERS

The Offering Counters count the weekly offertory. The members of this group serve on various teams. Interested volunteers are contacted by the coordinator. 

COMPASSION MINISTRY

Teams of four to five families dedicated to provide assistance to grieving families. 

FUNERAL LUNCHEONS (CALLING FOR FOOD)

Members of this ministry call parishioners to donate food for funeral luncheons. 

FUNERAL LUNCHEONS (SERVING)

Members of this ministry assist grieving families by serving food during funeral luncheons. 

FUNERAL LUNCHEONS (PROVIDING FOOD)

Every parishioner is called on a rotating basis to help provide salads, bars, chips and pickles for funeral luncheons.  

FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are needed to help serve in a variety of ways throughout the year. Volunteers can help for a single occasion or on a regular schedule. Areas include: Meal Events, traffic monitor, listen to prayers, create bulletin boards, environment and other opportunities as needed or any place you can share your talents. 

FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST

Faith Formation catechists have the opportunity to share and teach the Catholic Faith with children and youth in grades one through nine. Catechists help youth and children come to know Christ Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic Faith. Faith Formation sessions take place at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. 

HOMEBOUND MINISTRIES

This ministry is devoted to providing friendshp and supporting the spirtual needs of the homebound.  Are you talented in conversing and listening?  An hour or two a month can porvide a much needed connection, comfort and companionship to the most isolated and lonely in our parish.  

RCIA SPONSORS

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is an initiation process for those who wish to become Catholic. RCIA teaches individuals about the Catholic Faith and Church Traditions. Parishioners are needed to volunteer as sponsors, catechists or Prayer Partners. 

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

This dinner is held on Christmas Eve at Ascension.  It is for those who are alone or have nowhere to go for Christmas.  Many volunteers are needed to help set up, cook, dish, serve, and clean up the meal.  Additional volunteers are needed to help pass our gifts, treat bags, and provide music. 

ST. MARY'S CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL

This annual event raises funds for Catholic education in Catholic schools and parish religious education programs.  It is a three-day event and includes meals, Midway games, bingo, live and silent auctions and a raffle.  Each parish is responsible for coordinating volunteers to operate specific activities or booths incthe midway.  

THE BANQUET

An ecumenical outreach to the poor and homeless.  It consists of a hosted and served meal that takes place at Trinity Luthern Church.  Our parish is involved two to three times a year. 

PARISH PICNIC

This is the parish annual appreciation picnic.  Hotdogs, hamburgers,and drinks are provided; paraishioners bring potluck items,  This is one of the ways Ascension Catholic Church shows their appreciation to our parishioners.  Volunteers are needed in a variety of of ways.

PARISH SPRING DINNER

This is the parish annual turkey dinner with all the trimmings.  Volunteers are needed to cook, dish up, serve and clean up.