Ascension Parish Forest City, PA

Ascension Parish Forest City, PA Ascension Parish, of the Roman Catholic Community of Forest City, PA and the Diocese of Scranton.

04/05/2026
04/02/2026

✝️🪻🌷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
8:00-10:00 PM Adoration

Good Friday

Office closed

12:00 PM St. Joseph Church - Stations of the Cross
1:00 PM St. Joseph Church – Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord
5:00 PM St. James Church - Stations of the Cross
6:00 PM St. James Church - Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord

Holy Saturday – Blessing of Food

12:00 PM St. Joseph Church
1:00 PM St. James Church

Holy Saturday – Vigil Mass

8:00 PM St. Joseph Church
With Resurrection presentation first

Easter Sunday

8:00 AM St. Juliana Church
9:30 AM St. Joseph Church
11:00 AM St. James Church

Easter Monday

Office closed

8:30 AM St. Joseph Church Daily Mass

02/28/2026

**4:00 Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church this evening**

02/27/2026

**Stations of the Cross for today, Friday, February 27th at St. Joseph Church are cancelled due to a broken furnace. Stations of the Cross will be held at St. James Church in Pleasant Mount at 6:00 pm**

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A Lenten reminder that Catholics in good health ages 18 to 59 are required to fast and to abstain from meat on Ash Wedne...
02/18/2026

A Lenten reminder that Catholics in good health ages 18 to 59 are required to fast and to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Fasting consists of eating only one meal, with the possibility of two smaller snacks that do not add up to a single full meal.

Catholics age 14 and older are to abstain from meat on all Fridays in Lent.

01/24/2026

Due to the predicted winter storm, all Masses are cancelled Sunday, January 25th. This will include 8:00 AM at St. Juliana, 9:30 AM at St. Joseph, and 11:00 AM at St. James.

01/24/2026

In advance of a significant winter storm forecast to impact northeastern and north central Pennsylvania this weekend, the Diocese of Scranton is offering guidance to parishioners as they prepare for potentially hazardous conditions.

The National Weather Service is predicting significant snowfall, with total accumulations of one foot or more possible in some areas. The storm is expected to affect the region from late Saturday night through Monday morning, and officials warn that travel could become difficult to impossible at times.

The Diocese strongly encourages the faithful to exercise caution and prudent judgment when making travel decisions for Mass this weekend. Parishioners are strongly encouraged to attend a Saturday Vigil Mass in their parish if possible.

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 throughout the duration of the storm and expresses gratitude to our clergy and parish leaders for their pastoral care and dedication to the safety of all throughout the coming days.

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Ante la importante tormenta invernal que se prevé que afecte el noreste y el centro-norte de Pensilvania este fin de semana, la Diócesis de Scranton ofrece orientación a los feligreses para que se preparen ante las posibles condiciones peligrosas.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional pronostica nevadas importantes, con acumulaciones totales de 30 centímetros o más en algunas zonas. Se espera que la tormenta afecte la región desde la noche del sábado hasta la mañana del lunes, y las autoridades advierten que los desplazamientos podrían volverse difíciles o imposibles en algunos momentos.

La Diócesis recomienda encarecidamente a los fieles que actúen con precaución y prudencia al tomar decisiones sobre sus desplazamientos para asistir a misa este fin de semana. Se recomienda a los feligreses que asistan a la misa vespertina del sábado en su parroquia, si les es posible.

La Iglesia enseña que la participación en la misa dominical es una obligación importante; sin embargo, el derecho canónico (ley de la Iglesia) también reconoce que existen causas graves que pueden impedir la participación en la celebración de la Eucaristía.

Ejemplos de causas graves incluyen condiciones de viaje peligrosas, además de enfermedad personal o cuidado de enfermos, estar temporal o permanentemente confinado en casa o la falta de transporte.

Si una persona no puede asistir a la misa dominical en persona, se le recomienda encarecidamente que vea la misa en directo de su parroquia o que participe en la misa televisada desde la Catedral de San Pedro en Scranton a través de CTV: Televisión Católica de la Diócesis de Scranton. La misa se transmite en directo todos los sábados a las 17:30 y se retransmite los domingos a las 10:00 y a las 17:00. La misa también está disponible en el sitio web de la Diócesis de Scranton y en el canal de YouTube de la Diócesis de Scranton.

Las parroquias toman sus propias decisiones con respecto a la celebración o cancelación de misas, clases de catequesis y actividades parroquiales, basándose en las condiciones locales. Se recomienda a los feligreses que consulten la página de redes sociales o el sitio web de su parroquia antes de salir de casa.

La Diócesis de Scranton pide a todos los feligreses que sigan las indicaciones de las autoridades estatales y locales de emergencia durante la tormenta y expresa su gratitud a nuestro clero y líderes parroquiales por su atención pastoral y dedicación a la seguridad de todos durante los próximos días.

12/01/2025

Just a reminder with the impending storm coming……

All masses for Ascension Parish regardless of weather will be held at St. Joseph Church. St. Katharine Drexel Parish daily mass will be cancelled if Forest City Regional Schools have a delay or are cancelled. Weekend masses will be cancelled via the parish website at apskdp.org.

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10/19/2025

NEED A RIDE?

Need a ride to the airport? Want to have breakfast with a friend? Is it time for your mammogram? Not sure you want to deal with parking or driving? Did you know…….. you can leave your car at home (if you have one) and hop on a bus – right from your door – to these and many other destinations. How you ask?

Ronalyn Lewis, Transportation Director for Tre-Hab of Susquehanna & Wyoming County Transportation, will be the guest speaker on Wednesday, October 22 following a brief Ascension Parish Altar & Rosary Society meeting (6PM start). She will explain the process and answer your questions, as well as have applications.

Her presentation will start at 6:30PM at St. Joseph Church, 739 Delaware Street. Lite refreshments will follow.

The public is invited, and all are welcome to attend. Bring your questions!

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Address

612 Hudson Street
Forest City, PA
18421

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15707853838

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