It's Fall Y'all — Bunco Night! Hosted by ACTS Core Join us for a fun-filled evening of Bunco, prizes, and light refreshments! Bring a friend and enjoy a great night with our community. Date: Wednesday, October 21st Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Games begin at 7:00 PM Location: Ascension of Our Lord - Savio Center (Enter to the right of the school entrance) Who: Open to all adults over 21 Registration & Donations:Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 14th (Space is limited!) Donations: A $10 donation is appreciated but not required. How to Donate: Drop off donations at SJA or AOL parish offices, place them in the Sunday collection in an envelope marked "Bunco Night", or scan the QR code on the flyer/event page to donate via Zelle.

Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church is hosting a day of continuous Eucharistic Adoration and prayer on Monday, October 5, 2026, as part of the nationwide Eucharistic Rosary Congress. Held under the theme “My Spirit Rejoices in God My Savior,” this event unites dioceses across the country to pray for peace in our communities, nation, and world through devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and the Rosary. Click here to secure your spot.

Calling all parishioners! Make time to deepen your prayer life and support the future of our Church. Registration is now open for our Adopt an Hour to Pray for Vocations initiative during National Vocations Awareness Week (November 1–7, 2026). Join us in committing to one hour of Adoration in the Church as we pray together for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life, as well as for all those currently in formation or discerning their call. Click here to select your time.

Registration is now open for all Catholic teens entering 10th grade or higher who wish to be confirmed in the Fall of 2027. PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 10th. Please click here to access the online registration form.

Calling all married couples! It’s never too early to plan a meaningful night out with your spouse. Registration is officially open for our upcoming Married Couples’ Rosary & Social this October. Join us as we pray the Rosary together in the Church, followed by fellowship, food, and conversation in Piovan Hall. When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ️ Cost: Free! R.S.V.P. is required to help us prepare: Click here to register!

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UPCOMING EVENT: SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars! Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church is blessed to host international author and speaker Alan Ames this September for an evening of intense prayer, devotion, and healing. When: Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church (1900 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace) ✨ What: Mass + Talk + Healing Ministry Come experience a powerful night of faith. Spread the word and invite a friend who needs healing. For more details, visit www.alanames.org or call the parish office at 985-652-2615

Looking for a place of peace this week? While we have some great special events coming up later this fall, don't forget about the beautiful spiritual opportunities happening right now every single week on our parish grounds. Our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for quiet prayer and rest in His presence. ⛪ Where: Across the street from the Church on the property of the former school (just past the parish office). Weekly Highlight: Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., join us in the chapel for a focused Holy Hour to Pray for Vocations as we lift up the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. All are welcome. Scan the QR code on the flyer to commit to a weekly hour, or visit www.aolparish.org for details.

Ladies, we invite you to join us for the 2026 Women’s ACTS Retreat. All ladies are welcome! Please register early. Registration will open to non-parishioners on May 9th. Click here for a printable registration form. Forms are also available in the back of Church and at the Parish Office.

Registration for the 2026-27 Family Catechesis Program is now open. Please click for information about the program and to access online registration, online payment, and class schedule.

We invite all married and engaged couples to attend our Married Couples' Stations of the Cross on Thursday, March 26th at 6:30pm. The Stations will be followed by a social. Click here to learn more about this event and to RSVP via the QR code on the flyer.

Applications for the Knights of Columbus Council 9623 S.K. Larry P. Larousse Scholarship are now available. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating 7th grader from AOL Church Parish (Catholic or public school student), St. Joan of Arc School, or St. Charles Borromeo School who will attend St. Charles Catholic High School for 8th-12th grades. The scholarship is valued at $1,000 per school year and will be forwarded to SCC in the name of the recipient. The scholarship is for 5 years as long the recipient remains a student of SCC. Applications will be accepted at the Ascension of Our Lord Parish Office until 4pm Friday, April 17th. Click here to download an application.

Applications for the Knights of Columbus Council 9623 Deacon Paul Dupuy Endowment Scholarship are now available. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating 7th grader from AOL Church Parish (Catholic or public school student), St. Joan of Arc School, or St. Charles Borromeo School who will attend St. Charles Catholic High School for 8th-12th grades. The scholarship is valued at $1,000 per school year and will be forwarded to SCC in the name of the recipient. The scholarship is for 5 years as long the recipient remains a student of SCC. Applications will be accepted at the Ascension of Our Lord Parish Office until 4pm Friday, April 17th. Click here to download an application.

Applications for the Knights of Columbus Father Benjamin Piovan Memorial Scholarship are now available. Completed applications are due back by Friday, April 17th at 4:00pm. All 7th graders from Ascension of Our Lord Church Parish (Catholic or public school student) who will be attending St. Charles Catholic High School for the 8th grade in the Fall of 2026 are eligible to apply. Click here to print out the application.

Click here for a schedule of our parish Lenten Activities, as well as various resources to take you through the Season of Lent, including links to a Lenten Calendar, a Guide to Confession, an audio recording of the Way of the Cross, and The Ascension Press Lenten Companion.

The Altar Society are making their popular Italian cookies in Piovan Parish Hall every day Mon - Fri from 9am-1pm. All are invited to help out. No experience needed! Click here for a cookie order form. Cookies are $10 per 1 lb bag.

Click here for Advent Resources including a 2025 Advent Calendar, Blessing of the Advent Wreath, Christmas Tree, and Nativity Scene, and links to Rejoice! Advent Meditations videos from Ascension Press.

Our Annual Christmas Mass of Remembrance to remember our departed loved ones will be held on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00pm. Please click here to complete the form if you would like your departed loved ones remembered at this special Mass. You may also return a paper copy of the form to the Parish Office. Please register by December 10th so that we may plan appropriately.

Registration is now open for all Catholic teens entering 10th grade or higher who wish to be confirmed in the Fall of 2026. PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 18th. Please click here to access the online registration form.

The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian. This Novena begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday. This year the novena will begin on Friday, May 30th. May God use the new Pope to bring about a spiritual revival in the Catholic Church and across the world!. Click here to access the novena.