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.
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
Arrangements for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at either church should be made with Sharon Zelnosky at (410) 796-1520 at least six months before the wedding and before any other plans are made. Diocesan regulations for the celebration of the Sacrament will be followed in the preparation for each marriage.
Certification of marriage preparation is required for Catholic weddings in all dioceses. If you are a parishioner of CCASTA, contact Sharon Zelnosky and she can put you in touch with our pastor, Fr. Dale Picarella who does preparation with couples individually.
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
Becoming Catholic
If you are interested in Becoming Catholic or exploring how you can receive the Sacraments of Communion and/or Confirmation please contact Fr Dale Picarella at [email protected]
We will be glad to help you continue your journey to full communion with the Catholic Church.
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.