Church of the Ascension

Upcoming Events

Celebrants for Next Weekend 5:30pm & 12:15pm – Fr. Jim Parke 8:45am & 10:30am – Fr. Joe Clark

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Diana Novak-Blakeburn, Jon Chambers, Sue Dalton and Maria Toneatto for their years of service and dedication as members of our Parish Pastoral Council. Best wishes to each of them in their calling to future ministries. Please help welcome our newest Pastoral Council members – Frank Holman, Christine Medlin and Sal Vitale. The Council looks forward to an exciting and productive year.

Job Opportunities…

…Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School is seeking a JV Girls Volleyball Coach. Call Tom Kilpatrick 467-2768

…Peninsula Catholic High – full-time Library Media Specialist. Resume’: PCHS, Principal, 600 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, Va. 23601

…Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Newport News seeking a full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Resume’: Bus. Mgr, Our Lady of Mt. Carmen, 100 Harpersville Rd. Newport New, 23601

Cruise out of Rome Italy with Norwegian Cruise Line 2011 Begin in Rome and travel to Turkey, Cypress, Israel and Egypt. Tour with a group of your fellow parishioners leaving November 4 th, 2011. Flyers are on the table in the Commons or at Beth’s desk in the Religious Ed Office. **If you are interested in this trip, there will be an informational meeting after each Mass both Saturday and Sunday for about 10-15 minutes.

PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL WITH FATHER JIM PARKE JANUARY 23, 2011 Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Jordan Info: Ruth Brogan 340-3186

Columbarium

Parishioners who wish to purchase a niche in the Columbarium, please see Edna in the Parish Office. Total cost for two people is $1000. Total cost for one person is $600. (This figure includes the urn and engraved stone.)

Social Justice Ministry

The Social Ministry Office has been awarded a grant for Virginia Beach residents from the emergency Food and Shelter Program. Funds are now available. If you are in need of utilities or lodging assistance, you may qualify. For requirements and information contact Joanne 495-1886 x 14

 OUR FOOD PANTRY WE NEED EVERYTHING!

 Attention Gardeners – Please bring extra produce from your garden to the office.

 BACK TO SCHOOL APPLE TREE PROGRAM Ascension is partnering with area schools by participating in Project Hope, to supply needy children with school supplies. Our APPLE TREE will be in the Commons from July 24 th-August 31 st. Please take an apple from the tree and purchase items listed. Place your purchases in a box marked “School Supplies.” If you have a monetary donation, simply drop it in wooden box located to the left of Worship Center Doors. Tax-Free shopping weekend Aug 6-8 th. Information Susan Modzelewski 490-1515

DESPERATELY SEEKING A THREE BEDROOM HOME TO RENT. URGENT! PLEASE CALL FATHER JIM PARKE.

SANDWICH MINISTRY Meets on Thurs., July 29 th at 6:30pm in the Kitchen

SOUP MINISTRY Meets to cook on July 27 th Serve July 28 th at JCOC

ADULT RESPITE CARE available through Virginia Beach Senior Adult Services unit. Information: Nancy Allan 385-4128

MEALS ON WHEELS Sign up calendar is in the Coffee Bar area. Please indicate when you’d like to deliver. We will provide details.