Instructions for parents and godparents are held at The Church of the Ascension on the first Monday of every odd month (ex. Jan., Mar., May) at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center and are held at St. Augustine’s on the first Saturday of the even months (ex. Feb., Apr., etc…) at 10 a.m. in the Burke Wing. Please call the Ascension Parish Center at (410) 242-2292 or the St. Augustine Parish center at (410) 796-1520. Baptisms at St. Augustine’s are held the first and third Sundays of the month. Baptisms at Ascension are scheduled by appointment. Contact cathy@ccasta.org.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. at Ascension and 4:15pm at St. Augustine and anytime by appointment.
First Reconciliation for a child is prepared for within the Parish Religious Education Program - click here: PREP
The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist is celebrated daily at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
If you cannot get to church to attend Mass, contact the Ascension Parish Center (410) 242-2292 or St Augustine’s Rectory (410) 796-1520 to arrange a home visit.
First Communion for a child is prepared for within the Parish Religious Education Program - click here: PREP
Classes begin in October for Confirmation. For more information, contact Bob Sutliff, bob@ccasta.org or 410-242-2229.
For Confirmation as part of the Becoming Catholic Program for adults, contact Bob Sutliff at bob@ccasta.org or (410) 796-1520 x 305. Our program is year-round and always accepting new seekers.
Anyone who is planning to enter a hospital for surgery, or is experiencing a prolonged and serious illness, or is very weak due to the advancement of age, should call the Ascension Parish Center at (410) 242-2292 or the St. Augustine Parish center at (410) 796-1520 and arrange for the celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick.
WEDDINGS Arrangements for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony must be made with Sharon Zelnosky at (410) 796-1520 or sharon@ccasta.org at least six months before the wedding and before any other plans are made. Diocesan regulations for the celebration of the Sacrament are to be followed in the preparation for each marriage. Click here to view the wedding guidelines: WEDDING GUIDELINES
If you interested in a religious vocation to the priesthood or the diaconate, contact Father John Williamson at the Ascension Parish Center at (410) 242-2292 or the St. Augustine Parish center at (410) 796-1520 to get all the information and contacts you will need. Similarly, for religious vocations to the monastery or the convent, contact Father John.
Please call the Ascension Parish Center at (410) 242-2292 or the St. Augustine Parish center at (410) 796-1520 for more information.
For those who have been asked to be sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation, we gladly issue recommendations for parishioners who:
A registered parishioner is one who is enrolled in our census files.