If you are in need of baptism for a child, please contact Annemarie Dirndorfer on this page. See more information here.
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.
First Reconciliation for a child is prepared for within the Family Faith Formation ministry - click here: Sacramental Prep for a Child
The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist is celebrated daily at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
If you cannot get to church to attend Mass, contact the Ascension Parish Center (410) 242-2292 or St Augustine’s Rectory (410) 796-1520 to arrange a home visit.
First Communion for a child is prepared for within the Family Faith Formation ministry - click here: Sacramental Prep for a Child.
For Confirmation as part of the Becoming Catholic Program for adults, contact Fr. Dale Picarella. Our program is year-round and always accepting new seekers.
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 the Ascension Parish Center at (410) 242-2292 or the St. Augustine Parish center at (410) 796-1520 and arrange for the celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick.
WEDDINGS Arrangements for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony must be made with Sharon Zelnosky at (410) 796-1520 or sharon@ccasta.org at least six months before the wedding and before any other plans are made. Diocesan regulations for the celebration of the Sacrament are to be followed in the preparation for each marriage. Click here to view the wedding guidelines: WEDDING GUIDELINES
If you interested in a religious vocation to the priesthood or the diaconate, contact Father John Williamson 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.
Please call the Ascension Parish Center at (410) 242-2292 or the St. Augustine Parish center at (410) 796-1520 for more information.
For those who have been asked to be sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation, we gladly issue recommendations for parishioners who:
A registered parishioner is one who is enrolled in our census files.