Sacraments

Celebrating the Sacraments

The following brief information is provided to let you know when we celebrate the sacraments at Ascension and St. Augustine. If you have any questions or need more details, call one of the offices at (410) 242-2292 Ascension or (410) 796-1520 St Augustine.

Sacrament of Baptism

If you are in need of baptism for a child, please contact Annemarie Dirndorfer at 410-242-2292 or annemarie.dirndorfer@archbalt.org 

Sacrament of Reconciliation 

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.

Sacrament of Holy Eucharist

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.

Sacrament of Confirmation

For Confirmation as part of the Becoming Catholic Program for adults, contact Fr. Dale Picarella or register under upcoming events on the home page.  Our program is year-round and always accepting new seekers.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

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.

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

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

Sacrament of Holy Orders

If you interested in a religious vocation to the priesthood or the diaconate, please call the parish office 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, please contact Father Dale.

Letters of Recommendation

For those who have been asked to be a godparent or a sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation, we will gladly issue recommendations for parishioners (A registered parishioner is one who is enrolled in our census files) who:

• Are at least 16 years of age
• have celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation in a Catholic Church
• attend Sunday Mass regularly
• if married, marriage is valid in the Catholic Church

Please email annemarie.dirndorfer@archbalt.org or call 410-242-2292 with the the Godparent/Sponsor name, date of birth, the name of the child/youth, if for Baptism or Confirmation, and the name of the Church requesting the information.