Parish Committees

Adult Lifelong Learning & Formation plans a variety of formational and educational opportunities for adults at Ascension. Learn more on their webpage. 

Ascension Women's Cooperative is a committee of women who develop programs for women and families throughout the year. Learn more on the AWC webpage.

HOME Team is an educational, advisory and action ministry.  HOME engages Ascension parishioners in Pope Francis’ encyclical on integral ecology and Catholic social teaching, Laudato Si’.  We care for our common home and the disadvantaged in many small and big ways, locally and globally.  Our big green effort last year was the Zero Waste initiative, which continues to ask each of us to be mindful to sort accurately and reduce our waste at school, church, work and home. To be a member of the HOME team we ask for some volunteer time and energy on any of our initiatives.  You are most welcome!  Laura Kelley [email protected]. View their webpage.

The Peace and Justice committee is a vibrant committee focused on many issues/concerns based on Catholic Social Teaching.  Areas of focus include - Immigration, End Violence (Parishes Committed to Peace), Hunger (Community Garden and Summer Lunches/Winter  Coats), The Environment [Honoring Our Mother Earth (HOME Team)] and other issues/concerns which arise.  The Peace and Justice committee meets on the second Monday of the month from 7:30p - 9:00 pm in the Pine Room.  Interested persons may contact: Claire Kalemba [email protected]t. View their webpage.

Our purpose is to work with the Archdiocese and other Pro-Life organizations with aid in the form of prayer, education and support, in order to support life in all its forms. We seek to convert hearts, and open minds, on a wide range of life issues including:  chastity education, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning, abortion, post-abortion healing, fertility issues and artificial contraception, capital punishment, and euthanasia.  We do this work through education, pastoral care, public policy, prayer and worship. To get involved call the parish center at 708-848-2703 or email [email protected].

The Sharing Parish ministry works to develop a closer bond with our brothers and sisters in St. Martin de Porres parish located in the Austin neighborhood. We build community by attending Mass at the parish once a month, participating in parish activities, and working together to address issues facing the greater Austin community, including gun violence. Ascension also provides financial support to SMdP through individual donations using designated parish envelopes. For more information, contact Celine Woznica at 708-383-8619 or [email protected]. To learn more about this parish visit their site.