Welcome!
Filled with faith, hope and charity, the faithful of Ascension and Saint Katharine Drexel parishes are united as disciples of Jesus Christ. With Christ and under the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to continue to celebrate the faith and traditions of the Catholic Church. We seek to inspire others to build a closer relationship with God by reaching out in love through worship, prayer, fellowship, and sharing the Gospel.
Easter Schedule 2026
HOLY THURSDAY
St. James Church
5:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
6:30 PM – 6:30 AM Adoration
St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:00 – 9:00 PM Adoration
GOOD FRIDAY
St. Joseph Church
12:00 PM Stations of the Cross
1:00 PM Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord
St. James Church
5:00 PM Stations of the Cross
6:00 PM Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord
HOLY SATURDAY
Blessing of Food
St. Joseph Church 12:00 PM
St. James Church 1:00 PM
Vigil Mass
St. Joseph Church 8:00 PM with Resurrection presentation first
EASTER SUNDAY
St. Juliana Church 8:00 AM
St. Joseph Church 9:30 AM
St. James Church 11:00 AM
Lenten Schedule 2026
Stations of the Cross
Fridays throughout Lent
4:30 PM at St. Joseph Church
6:00 PM at St. James Church
Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance
Confessions from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
St. James Church
Monday 3/30
WINTER WEATHER GUIDANCE
The Diocese of Scranton offers guidance to parishioners for the winter season, and strongly encourages the faithful to exercise caution and prudent judgment when making travel decisions for Masses.
The Church teaches that participation in Sunday Mass is a serious obligation; however, canon law (church law) also recognizes that there are grave causes that might prevent participation in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Examples of grave causes can include unsafe travel conditions, in addition to personal sickness or care of the sick, being temporarily or permanently homebound, or lack of transportation.
If a person is prevented from attending Sunday Mass in person, they are strongly encouraged to view their parish livestream Mass or participate in the televised Mass from the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton on CTV: Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton. The Mass is broadcast live every Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and is rebroadcast on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Mass is also available on the Diocese of Scranton website and the Diocese of Scranton YouTube channel.
Parishes make their own determinations regarding the celebration or cancellation of Masses, religious education classes, and parish activities based on local conditions. Parishioners are encouraged to check their parish social media page/website before heading out.
The Diocese of Scranton asks all parishioners to follow guidance from state and local emergency officials in inclement weather and expresses gratitude to our clergy and parish leaders for their pastoral care and dedication to the safety of all.
