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.
Baptism
If you are in need of baptism for a child, please contact Annemarie Dirndorfer at 410-242-2292 or [email protected]
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.
Holy Eucharist
The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist is celebrated daily at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Confirmation
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.
Holy Matrimony
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.
Holy Orders
If you are interested in a religious vocation to the priesthood or the diaconate, contact Father Dale Picarella 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 Dale.
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 Darlene at the Parish Center at (410) 242-2292 to arrange the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick.
Becoming Catholic
If you are 18 years and older and are considering becoming Catholic or you are Catholic and need to complete receiving all your sacraments, please joins us this fall beginning September 12, 2024 at 7pm. in the St Monica Ministry Building on the St Augustine campus. In these discussions and teachings we will explore the Advantage of being a Catholic in our culture and how you can deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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 [email protected] with 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.