Church of the Ascension
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!
To register click the button below and then email the finished registration form to office@cotaj.org
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Join us in person! Find Mass times, directions, and everything else you need to know when visiting us for the first time by clicking the buttons below.
Leadership Team
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.
See What’s Happening
Check out our calendar of events to find out what's happening and how you can be involved.
Explore the full list of upcoming ministries and services.
Parish Calendar
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Evening of Encouragement for Mothers
Join us for an evening of renewal on October 6, 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 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.
Women of Ascension
Join us for our meetings on:
Join us for our next meeting:
September 16, 2026 at 7 pm
Questions: contact Adele Robbins at 614-406-7023
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
Parish Directory Picture Days
We are updating our Parish Directory! Universal Church Directories photographers will be here on 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.
Donut Sunday on 9/20/26
The Social Committee invites everyone to attend Donut Sunday on September 20th.
Join us in the Narthex after the 7:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Masses.
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.
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!
Lectio: Prayer
Our new study, Lectio Prayer, starts soon with a Monday morning OR Tuesday evening option! First session is Monday, October 12th at 8:45am OR Tuesday evening, October 13th at 7pm. Study guides will be provided.
With the clear teaching 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 includes:
-The Lectio Divina approach of Reading, Reflecting, Responding, and Contemplating
-Penetrating questions and insights for the six video sessions
-Additional resources for a fuller understanding and application
-Daily reflections to deepen the meaning of prayer in your lifePlease RSVP to adultfaithandgrowth@cotaj.org
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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