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These young men and young women of our parish are trained to assist the priests at Sunday Masses. They are assigned to serve on a rotating basis. A schedule of altar server assignments is issued on a monthly basis. Boys and girls from the fifth grade through high school who are interested in becoming altar servers are asked to contact one of the priests.

This group of men and women assist the priests in the distribution of the Eucharist to parishioners at daily and Sunday Masses, to those confined in their homes, to Woodcrest enter, the nursing home in New Milford, and to area hospitals. Membership in this ministry is by the personal invitation of the pastor and mandate by the Archbishop. Eucharistic Ministers are trained in the parish.

Our pantry is currently serving about 26 families (approximately 57 people) from New Milford. Each month we are receiving additional clients in need, referred to us by the town of New Milford. There is a drop box behind the YMCA, outside of our pantry for donations of NON-PERISHABLE items only.

These ministers perform an essential role at Eucharistic celebrations on weekends, Holy Days and special occasions. They are responsible for greeting worshippers as they arrive for Mass; assisting parishioners in locating a seat; passing the collection baskets; together with the gift bearers, bringing the monetary offerings of the congregation to the altar as part of the offertory procession; distributing materials to the worshippers during Mass and afterward; providing guidance during the distribution of Communion; and generally being available to advise those who request information about church services.

This group of men and women serve the parish by publicly proclaiming the readings from the Old and New Testament at weekend and daily Masses. Dedicated to proclaiming the Good News with a spirit of enthusiasm and celebration, the lectors are trained in the parish. For information about becoming a lector, interested parishioners should contact the Parish Office.

Liturgies at Ascension are enhanced by a variety of music. Our 5:30pm Saturday Mass is led by an organist and leader of song. Our 9:30am and 11:30am Sunday Mass alternate and features either the Youth Choir, the Adult Choir and or an instrumental ensemble. Periodically, throughout the year, our parish Filipino Choir sings at Mass. Rehearsal for Adult Choir is on Thursdays at 7:30pm and our Youth Choir is on Saturdays at 4:00 pm.

The Service Ministries encourage us to serve Jesus in the persons of all those with needs of any kind. The Service Ministry is an integral part of who and what we are as a Catholic Community here in Ascension Parish. It is an important way for us to express what we witness to and do in Word, Worship, and Community Building.