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Est. 1912

Our Parish Mission Statement:To welcome all who seek Christ;

To prepare one another for living the Catholic faith and to share the Eucharist; and To go forth justly in service to all of God’s people

Crouse-Kauber-Fraley

Funeral HomeJosh Fraley, General Manager

225 N. Main, Johnstown

740-967-6085

Shull’sHardware

67 S. Main Street, Johnstown740-967-6896

www.shulls.doitbest.com

St. Vincent HavenHomeless Shelter

Newark, OHTo volunteer or make donations,

call740-641-6958

SHREMSHOCKArchitecture & Engineering

Light and Large CommercialProjects, Hospitals, Retail,

Banks, Restaurants,Medical Offices

7400 W. Campus Rd., Suite 150New Albany

614-545-4550www.shremshock.comContributing parish members:Jerry & Mary Lou Shremshock

HEATING – COOLING

PURINADEALER 740-967-4000

GRANVILLEMILLING COMPANY

CAMBRIDGE NEWARK JOHNSTOWN LANCASTER GRANVILLE PATASKALA

e-mail: gmilling@alink.com11891 Johnstown-Utica Rd., Johnstown

Debbie McNicholsCRS, GRI, e-PRO

Parishioner

614-207-7200Buy, Build

and Sell withConfidence

GoodmanLandscaping

Duff A. Goodman, Owner

Paver Patios & WalkwaysPlanting and Mulching

Mowing

740-967-1181

Village Veterinary CareLindsey Rice, DVMRenee Buell, DVM

4159 Hazelton-Etna RoadPataskala, Ohio 43062

740-927-4159

5205 New Albany Rd.939-4518

memberFDIC

Stop in and see managerTanya Bennett today!

730 W. Coshocton St. • (740) 967-6500

Ryan Builders LTDKEITH RYAN

740-967-0937LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

Custom HomesHome Improvements

Restoration

Now AcceptingNew Patients

Suellywn Stewart, M.D.

Hot Tar Chip SealAsphalt PavingSeal Coating

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To Advertise Here, Please Contact Dee Printing at 1-800-292-9020.

To advertise here, callDEE PRINTINGat 1-800-292-9020.

www.hopewellfcu.org

Concord Manor Residential Care

Johnstown, Ohio

Quality long-term care for those beyond independent living.

www.concordmanorllc.com740-817-0063

amaysingmeatsjohnstown.com

740.967.186080 E. Coshocton StreetJohnstown, Ohio 43031email: amaysingmeats@yahoo.com

128 South Main Street 460 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 Granville, Ohio 43023 Office:(740)967-1000 Office:(740)587-3389

Main:(740)504-8060

755 W. CoshoCton st., JohnstoWn, oh 43031

800-967-8021

$4 OFF Any Food Orderof $25 or More

Dine-In Only. Valid Sun.-Thurs.One coupon per table. Excludes Tax and Alcohol. Not valid with other offers or specials.

Homemade Tortillas, Fresh Guacamole on the Table

614-855-9060 • 9745 Johnstown Road, New Albanywww.blueagaveohio.com

32 E. Coshocton StreetJohnstown, OH 43031

(740)966-3387

N/N-942923-GT-3/2/20 #942448-JT-1/29/20

Adolph V. Lomardi, Jr., MD, FACSKeith R. Berend, MDJason M. Hurst, MD

Michael J. Morris, MDJason A. Reed, DO

www.jointimplantsurgeons.com

Specializing in Outpatient Joint Replacement

Central Ohio’s most experiencedanterior hip replacement surgeons

EXCELLENCE SINCE 1972(614) 221-6331

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION JOHNSTOWN, OHIO

Church of the Ascension

555 South Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031 • 740-967-7871Fr. Mark Ghiloni, Pastor – mghiloni@columbuscatholic.org • Deacon Bill Andrews – wjandrews@yahoo.cpm

SECRETARY: Kathy Bartolomucci

740-967-7871 ascensionjohnstown@gmail.com

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Valerie Tanner 740-222-4381

vtanner1972@frontier.com

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: Kelly Pertee

740-817-1628 perteek@gmail.com

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY:24-hour hotline – 740-349-0989

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS:Molly & Bob Orsini, 614-446-5622Diane & Joe Green, 740-966-0275

RECONCILIATION:Saturday from 3:00-3:45 p.m.or by appointment

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday evening: 4:00 p.m. Sunday morning: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

HOLY DAYS 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

DAILY MASSES: Monday at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. First Friday at 8:00 a.m. First Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

PARISH COUNCIL:Donna Kashuk, 740-967-3388

SOCIAL COMMITTEE:Rodney Tornes, 740-817-0137

MINISTRY SCHEDULE COORDINATOR:Dawn Bass, 740-967-3418schedule.ascension@gmail.com

WEB PAGE: www.johnstownascension.org

Saturday, 6/6 4:00 p.m. Parish FamilySunday, 6/7 10:00 a.m. Jennifer Duffy by Jane Lingo Monday, 6/8 8:00 a.m. Liz Pasini by Regina PasiniTuesday, 6/9 8:00 a.m. Pat Riley by Jane RileyWednesday, 6/10 6:30 p.m. Mike Shull by Wendy RoushThursday, 6/11 8:00 a.m. Julie Burke by Frank LevondowskiFriday, 6/12 No Mass Saturday, 6/13 4:00 p.m. Roy Bailey by FamilySunday, 6/14 10:00 a.m. Parish Family

READINGS FOR THE WEEKSunday, June 7th – Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

Monday, June 8th – 1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12Tuesday, June 9th – 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16

Wednesday, June 10th – 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19Thursday, June 11th – Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Mt 5:20-26

Friday, June 12th – 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Mt 5:27-32 Saturday, June 13th – 1 Kgs 19:19-21/Mt 5:33-37

Sunday, June 14th – Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58

JUNE 7, 2020 – THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m.Greeters/Ushers: Shelli Writesel, Gary Shively, Theresa Shively Mike Dunfee, Jolene BognerEucharistic Ministers: Tom Staneart, Mike Haefs Donna Kashuk, Laura SammonsLectors: Ali Staneart, Dennis Murnane Sally Blubaugh, Donna Kashuk

JUNE 14, 2020 – THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m.Greeters/Ushers: Jolene Bogner, Gary Shively, Shelli Writesel Mike Rush, Corinna Rush, Isaac RushEucharistic Ministers: Chris Smith, Theresa Shively Dan Townsend, Susan WelchLectors: Vale Pelletier, Dave Bogner Isaiah Rush, Donna Kashuk

Do you have a special memory or experience from the time in Stay-at-Home/quarantine that you would like to share with our parish family? If so, please email your thoughts to ascensionjohnstown@gmail.com. We will try to share as many as possible in the coming weeks.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY JUNE 7, 2020

A Statement on Racism – The past couple of weeks, we have witnessed many peaceful protests, as well as non-peaceful protests, over the death of Mr. George Floyd. The National Council of Catholic Bishops, as well as many local bishops, has made statements condemning this senseless killing. Our Bishop, Robert Brennan, has made a statement as well. I was particularly struck by the statement made by Bishop Mark Brennan of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, on June 1, 2020. You can Google his statement. I quote the beginning of his statement here: He entitles his statement: “Let Us Unite in Prayer For Peace” – “The killing of George Floyd was an egregious act of violence with no justification whatsoever, all the worse for having been perpetrated by some police officers who are sworn to serve and protect their fellow citizens. Most law enforcement officials are decent men and women who train hard to restrain any violent impulses and to be respectful as they deal with the public. Mr. Floyd did not meet that kind of police officer the day he was killed. I join with other Americans in prayer for Mr. Floyd, his family and friends and for the African-American community of Minneapolis and throughout our country. Every human being is made in God’s image and likeness and deserves respect and fair treatment.....”

Racism has no place in the life of a Christian. If we find it living within us, then we need to pray for healing and repent of it. I have experienced this firsthand in other parishes with prejudice against people of color. It is disgusting and repugnant to treat others with disdain because of the color of their skin. The Gospel of Jesus Christ calls us to be better than that, to be more than that, to see each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

I have had the privilege of working as a law enforcement chaplain for over seven years now. I have worked with many fine officers and deputies during this time, men and women who put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve all of us. It has been and continues to be a very fulfilling ministry.

I suggest we pray for The Black Community, Law Enforcement, victims of rioting and looting, the perpetrators of rioting and looting, our Government Officials, our Military, those who through the years have lost their lives because of the ugliness of racism, Our Country. May Christ’s gift of peace enter more and more into the hearts of all people.

In Christ, Fr. Mark Ghiloni

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, June 15, 2020, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code:ProLifeJohns.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!We know this isn’t the graduation that you were expecting, but we wish to recognize your achievements and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. May God’s blessing be upon you! We will recognize you at a Mass in the future.

Alyssa Robbins – Watkins Memorial High SchoolSophie Sahr – Johnstown High School

Faith Weiner – Newark Catholic High SchoolAnna Benton – BS in Chemical Engineering from the

University of DaytonThomas Benton – MS in Electrical Engineering from the

University of Dayton

THANK YOU!I would like to thank our Parish Leadership Team for working so hard to prepare for our opening back up of church last weekend. We had nearly 60 people at each Mass. We still had plenty of room in classrooms to seat people who could watch the Mass on TV and then receive Communion from a Eucharistic Minister. I want to thank you for going along with the guidelines we have put in place. We will continue with the current schedule for a few more weeks to see how things are going. I hope we can resume our normal schedule before long.First Communion – Right now, we are planning to have several celebrations of First Communion so that extended family members can attend, keeping to our social distancing guidelines. We will begin these celebrations on Sunday, June 14, at 1:00 p.m. This is the Feast of Corpus Christi. Kelly Pertee will be contacting families to schedule them for particular times. Also, daily Mass is an option for receiving First Communion, as well. We hope to complete these celebrations by the end of June.Confirmation – Due to the Coronavirus, our celebration of Confirmation with Bishop Brennan in late May had to be cancelled. The Bishop’s Office will let us know when that celebration will be rescheduled. My guess is that it would be in the fall sometime. Fr. Mark Ghiloni

The Stay-at-Home order went into effect on March 23, 2020. Due to Covid-19 and working from home, we were unable to make deposits at normal regular intervals, so we are sharing the results of tithes and offerings for the last 15 days of March and the entire months of April and May. Our online giving and text to give programs were helpful in many ways. We’ve had 38 donors sign up.

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD – WEEKLY NEED $5,233.00389 Registered Families

March 17-31, 2020 Total Offering – $3,456.00

From envelopes/checks – $2,825.00From Online/Text – $631.00

Catholic Relief – $25.00 SOLT Mexican Mission – $10.00Food Pantry – $200.00 Capital Fund – $20.00

St. Vincent de Paul – $2,320.00 (entire month)April 1-30, 2020

Total Offering – $25,114.00From envelopes/checks – $20,024

From Online/Text – $5,090.00Easter – $1,560.00 SOLT Mexican Mission – $95.00

C & E Europe – $60.00 CRS – $12.00 ORB – $40.00 Easter Flowers – $45.00

Black & Indian – $100.00 Good Friday – $245.00Food Pantry – $992.00

St. Vincent de Paul – $1,515.00May 1-31, 2020

Total Offering – $25,640.00From envelopes/checks – $22,540.00

From Online/Text – $3,100.00SOLT Mexican Mission – $95.00 CCC – $95.00

C & E Europe – $165.00 Catholic Home Missions – $5.00Holy Father – $5.00 Capital Fund – $20.00

Easter – $170.00 Food Pantry – $100.00St. Vincent de Paul – $945.00

If you are suffering financial hardship due to the Covid-19 Lockdown and need assistance, financial or otherwise, please reach out to us and let us know your needs. The Diocese has assistance programs available.

Please Patronize Our Advertisers. To Place An Ad, Call 1-800-292-9020.

Est. 1912

Our Parish Mission Statement:To welcome all who seek Christ;

To prepare one another for living the Catholic faith and to share the Eucharist; and To go forth justly in service to all of God’s people

Crouse-Kauber-Fraley

Funeral HomeJosh Fraley, General Manager

225 N. Main, Johnstown

740-967-6085

Shull’sHardware

67 S. Main Street, Johnstown740-967-6896

www.shulls.doitbest.com

St. Vincent HavenHomeless Shelter

Newark, OHTo volunteer or make donations,

call740-641-6958

SHREMSHOCKArchitecture & Engineering

Light and Large CommercialProjects, Hospitals, Retail,

Banks, Restaurants,Medical Offices

7400 W. Campus Rd., Suite 150New Albany

614-545-4550www.shremshock.comContributing parish members:Jerry & Mary Lou Shremshock

HEATING – COOLING

PURINADEALER 740-967-4000

GRANVILLEMILLING COMPANY

CAMBRIDGE NEWARK JOHNSTOWN LANCASTER GRANVILLE PATASKALA

e-mail: gmilling@alink.com11891 Johnstown-Utica Rd., Johnstown

Debbie McNicholsCRS, GRI, e-PRO

Parishioner

614-207-7200Buy, Build

and Sell withConfidence

GoodmanLandscaping

Duff A. Goodman, Owner

Paver Patios & WalkwaysPlanting and Mulching

Mowing

740-967-1181

Village Veterinary CareLindsey Rice, DVMRenee Buell, DVM

4159 Hazelton-Etna RoadPataskala, Ohio 43062

740-927-4159

5205 New Albany Rd.939-4518

memberFDIC

Stop in and see managerTanya Bennett today!

730 W. Coshocton St. • (740) 967-6500

Ryan Builders LTDKEITH RYAN

740-967-0937LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

Custom HomesHome Improvements

Restoration

Now AcceptingNew Patients

Suellywn Stewart, M.D.

Hot Tar Chip SealAsphalt PavingSeal Coating

937-309-4905www.BLACKTOPOHIO.com

To Advertise Here, Please Contact Dee Printing at 1-800-292-9020.

To advertise here, callDEE PRINTINGat 1-800-292-9020.

www.hopewellfcu.org

Concord Manor Residential Care

Johnstown, Ohio

Quality long-term care for those beyond independent living.

www.concordmanorllc.com740-817-0063

amaysingmeatsjohnstown.com

740.967.186080 E. Coshocton StreetJohnstown, Ohio 43031email: amaysingmeats@yahoo.com

128 South Main Street 460 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 Granville, Ohio 43023 Office:(740)967-1000 Office:(740)587-3389

Main:(740)504-8060

755 W. CoshoCton st., JohnstoWn, oh 43031

800-967-8021

$4 OFF Any Food Orderof $25 or More

Dine-In Only. Valid Sun.-Thurs.One coupon per table. Excludes Tax and Alcohol. Not valid with other offers or specials.

Homemade Tortillas, Fresh Guacamole on the Table

614-855-9060 • 9745 Johnstown Road, New Albanywww.blueagaveohio.com

32 E. Coshocton StreetJohnstown, OH 43031

(740)966-3387

N/N-942923-GT-3/2/20 #942448-JT-1/29/20

Adolph V. Lomardi, Jr., MD, FACSKeith R. Berend, MDJason M. Hurst, MD

Michael J. Morris, MDJason A. Reed, DO

www.jointimplantsurgeons.com

Specializing in Outpatient Joint Replacement

Central Ohio’s most experiencedanterior hip replacement surgeons

EXCELLENCE SINCE 1972(614) 221-6331