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.
Lenten Schedule 2026
Ash Wednesday Schedule
St. Joseph Church:
8:30 AM Mass
6:00 PM Service
St. James Church:
4:30 PM Mass
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. Joseph Church
Mondays 2/23, 3/9, 3/23
St. James Church
Mondays 3/2, 3/16, 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.
