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
Join Us!
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
Click here to see all events.👇
Summer VBS Registration is Open!
Summer VBS Registration is OPEN!
When: Monday, June 8th to Friday, June 12th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per registration- $20 cap per family
This event is open to students entering
Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Totus Tuus Summer Program Registration!
Save the date!
Day program grades 1-6 July 6-10
Evening program grades 7-12 July 5-9
Join us for a fun and faith-filled week!
This year’s focus will be the 10 Commandments and Luminous Mysteries.
Adult Faith Study Beginning in May
Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls by John Bergsma
Videos by Franciscan University of Steubenville
May 8 - June 26 Fridays 8:45am-10am
May 11 - June 29 Mondays 7pm-8:30pm
In this enriching and exciting exploration, Bergsma demonstrates how the Dead Sea Scrolls—the world's greatest modern archaeological discovery—can shed light on the Church as a sacred society that offered hope, redemption, and salvation to its members. Ultimately, these mysterious writings are a time machine that can transport us back to the ancient world, deepen our appreciation of Scripture, and strengthen our understanding of the Christian faith.
RSVP adultfaith@cotaj.org
Click here to order Book
July 20th Red Cross Blood Drive
Our next Red Cross Blood drive is Monday, July 20th, 12 pm - 6 pm.
Future Dates:
September 14th
Women of Ascension
June 24th at 7pm- monthly meeting
July 15th - meeting cancelled
July 24th at 7pm-Women’s Bunko Night
Everyone is welcome to join!
Questions:
Contact Adele Robbins at 614-406-7023
Knights of Columbus
May Meeting dates 5/13 & 5/27
Join us for Knights’ 1st Tuesday of the Month Rosary at 6:00 pm prior to the 6:30 pm Mass.
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!♣️♥️
Get Involved
We invite you to explore the life of our church including our vibrant ministries, upcoming events, and service opportunities.
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