Church of the Ascension


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    Welcome to Church of the Ascension Catholic Church.


    Our Parish Mission Statement

    Church of the Ascension is a Catholic community in Johnstown, Ohio that keeps Christ at the center of our hearts, families, homes and parish, so we can live the truth and share it with others (John 14:6; 1 Peter 3:15). With the help of sacred scripture, tradition, and the sacraments, we strive to know, love and serve God in this world, while encouraging others to do the same, so we may live eternally in heaven with Christ, the angels, and the saints (Ephesians 2:4-8).


    Church of the Ascension is a growing community of devoted Catholics located in Johnstown, Ohio. We welcome visitors to our community, but if you are ready to register with us, please let us know! We're excited for you and your family to join us!



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    Our dedicated team of priests and staff are here to provide spiritual guidance and support - as well as resources to help you on your faith journey.

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    Check out our calendar of events to find out what's happening and how you can be involved.
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    • Evening of Encouragement for Mothers

      Join us for an evening of renewal on September 1, 2026!


      Come for all or part of the evening.

      All mothers are invited for Adoration and Confession 5-6 pm, followed by the rosary.

      Mass at 6:30 pm

      Fellowship with other moms from 7-8 pm


      Questions? Contact Donna Cuthbert 734-497-7254

      or Elizabeth Hawbaker 972-965-5021

    • Knights of Columbus

      Knights of Columbus Upcoming Activities


      September 1st – Please join us for the Knights Rosary @ 6:00 pm (A)

      September 5th – The Knights will assist with Rummage Sale cleanup 1:00 - 3:00 pm (A)

      September 9th – The Knights will attend their Admin monthly meeting @ 7:00 pm (K)

      September 11th – The Knights will host the High School Football Car Parking event (A)

      September 15th – Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus Mass Intention @ 6:30 pm (A)

      September 23rd – The Knights will attend their Program monthly meeting 7:00 pm (K)

      September 25th – The Knights will host the High School Football Car Parking event (A)


      (K) - Knights Only (A) Open to All


      Contact Kevin Stogran at hkstogran@gmail.com if you have questions


      Join us for Knights’ 1st Tuesday of the Month Rosary at 6:00 pm prior to the 6:30 pm Mass. 

      Email Kevin Stogran for more info
    • Annual Swappers Weekend Rummage Sale

      Annual Swappers Weekend Rummage Sale!


      Friday, September 4th, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

      Saturday, September 5th, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.


      We need your donated items in order to make this yard sale as successful as in the past. Please donate any items that are clean, in good condition, and working order. Please no adult clothing, old tube TVs, mattresses, or child car seats.


      Donations to the yard sale can be dropped off at the church on:


      · Saturday, August 29th: 5pm-7pm

      · Sunday, August 30th: Noon-3pm

      · Monday, August 31stth- Wednesday, Sept.2nd: 4pm-7pm


      We are in need of volunteers for several jobs:

      · To help with receiving and pickup of items during the drop-off hours.

      · To help price, sort, and organize the items.

      · To work as sales persons during the yard sale open hours(especially mornings).

      · Saturday afternoon clean-up and boxing up of items not sold and delivering to Angels Persist (1 pm-3 pm). TRUCKS NEEDED.


      If you have any questions or would want to volunteer, please contact Mary Sheehan at 614-256-5096. Thank you in advance and God Bless! 😊

    • Women of Ascension

      Join us for our meetings on:


      Swappers Weekend Bake Sale:

      September 4 & 5

      (see Flocknote for sign-up)


      Join us for our next meeting:

      September 16, 2026 at 7 pm


      Questions: contact Adele Robbins at 614-406-7023

      Questions, email Adele
    • September 14th Red Cross Blood Drive

      Our next Red Cross Blood drive is Monday, September 14th, 12 pm - 6 pm.


      Future Dates:

      November 16th

      January 25th


      More Information
    • Parish Directory Picture Days

      We are updating our Parish Directory! Universal Church Directories photographers will be here on September 10-12 & September 21-22 to take your family’s photo. Online Scheduling is Available!


      To schedule your photography appointment online, simply go to www.ucdir.com, click on “photography session sign-up” on the right side, enter “oh3007” in the Church Code field and enter “member-COTA” in the Church Password field. Follow the prompts to schedule your family’s appointment time. If you have 5 or more in your family, please use 2 consecutive time slots. Appointments fill up quickly, so schedule as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time. Every family who gets their photo taken gets a FREE 8x10 and a FREE Directory!


      Need help scheduling? You may call or stop by during regular Parish Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm for assistance with scheduling.

      Schedule Your Photography Session
    • Summer Parish Breakfast

      The Social Committee invites everyone to attend our last summer parish breakfast of 2026 on Sunday, September 20th.


      Join us in the pavilion directly following the 8:30 a.m. Mass.


      If you have the gift of hospitality, joining the Social Committee is an excellent opportunity to share your talents and give back to the church by welcoming others.


      For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the Social Committee President, Daryl Wernette at wernett5@gmail.com or reach out to the parish office for more details.

      Questions, email Daryl Wernette
    • Catholic Spiritual Warfare with Dave VanVickle

      Modern culture’s obsession with all things paranormal provides the Catholic Church with a unique opportunity for evangelization. The Catholic Church is the only true authority on this subject, and it is time to share the power and glory of Jesus Christ’s victory over the gates of hell. On Tuesday, September 29, Catholic spiritual warfare expert Dave VanVickle will give a fascinating talk about what the Church really teaches about angels, demons, ghosts, exorcisms, and hauntings. Dave has extensive experience assisting priests in their ministries of exorcism and deliverance. In this presentation, he clears up the many misunderstandings surrounding these topics and delivers the truth of the Church’s teaching. The talk will begin at 7:00 PM; after the talk there will be an opportunity to ask questions and a special time for veneration of relics. Tuesday evening Mass has been moved to 8:00 AM. Confession & Adoration will be from 5:00-6:00 PM. Light refreshments from 6:00-7:00 PM in Ascension Hall as the speaker prepares for the talk that will begin at 7:00 PM. Please invite someone to join you. You will not want to miss this!



      Catholic Spiritual Warfare
    • Lectio: Prayer

      Beginning October 12th at 8:45 am (Monday mornings) or October 13th at 7:15 pm (Tuesday evenings)


      With the clear teaching and artistry of the Augustine Institute's Lectio series, Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the discipline of Lectio Divina to show you how to make prayer an effective effort of love and intimacy.

      In six video sessions, Lectio: Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God captures the secret to opening our hearts and minds to Scripture as the means to hear from God and then respond in conversation, basking in his presence and resolving to live in and through his love.


      RSVP: Carrie 302-377-1755 or adultfaithandgrowth@cotaj.org


      Lectio: Prayer video on Youtube
    • It's Time to Shuffle and Deal some Euchre Fun!♣️♥️♠️♦️

      It's Time to Shuffle and Deal Some Euchre Fun!


      Join the fun at the church on the first, third, and fifth Sunday evenings of each month from

      6:00 to 8:00 p.m.


      Euchre will resume for the new season on October 4.



      All skill levels are welcome, so bring your game face and let’s make some memories.

      Hope to see you there!♣️♥️


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    Mass Times
    Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m.
    Sunday Mass 7:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

    Daily Mass Times
    Monday 8:00 a.m.
    Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

    Wednesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m.



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    Johnstown, Ohio 43031
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