Mission Statement:
Ascension Catholic Church is a vibrant, Franciscan-inspired Christian Community dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel through Word, Worship, and Service.
We see Christ’s presence in each other by the love and sharing within our community and the ministry which extends to those whose lives we touch. We challenge ourselves and others to grow in Christ by how we live the good news, especially in our outreach to the needy and alienated and those in need of reconciliation.
Volunteers Needed:
Below is a list of ministries that we encourage parishioners to participate in.
give their time and energy to help with.
If you are interested in helping with any of these services, please use the list below to contact the Ministry’s Contact Person. You can also send any general questions to receptionist@ascensionpdx.org or call the parish at (503) 256-3897.
Find a list of important numbers for your reference on the menu located at left side of the screen.
Ministry & Small Groups | Contact Person | E-Mail or Phone Number |
Altar Servers | Sharon Grigar Sara Camargo Lupe Gonzalez Xiomara Olvera |
sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Alpha | Ruth Lopez Teens Michael Boltri Young Adults Sharon Grigar All Ages |
rlopez@ascensionpdx.org mboltri@ascensionpdx.org sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org |
Baptism | Michael Boltri | mboltri@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Care Ministry to the Sick | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office 503-256-3897 |
Children’s Liturgy of the Word | Dona van Gorder Sharon Grigar |
sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Children’s Choir | Stella Garcia | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Children's Faith Formation | Fabiola Arreola | farreola@ascensionpdx.org |
Choir (English) | Position Open |
Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Coffee and Donuts | Karen Anderson & Helen Darst | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Confirmation – Youth | Ruth Lopez | rlopez@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Confirmation – Adult | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Couple's Group -English | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org |
Couple's Group - Spanish | Luis Zafra Ara Santos |
Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Crab Feed | Licenia Eufragio | events@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Daytime Group | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org |
Eucharistic Ministers | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Finance Council | Marylee Stahl | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
First Eucharist | Fabiola Arreola | farreola@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
First Reconciliation | Fabiola Arreola | farreola@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Funeral Receptions | Licenia Eufragio | events@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Hospitality/Greeters | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpd.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Just Faith | Sharon Grigar | http://www.justfaith.org/ Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Knights of Columbus | Steve Lindbeck (503) 255-1606 |
Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Lectors | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Music | position open | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Marriage | Michael Boltri | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Men’s Group | Don Gainer | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Parish Picnic | Licenia Eufragio | events@scensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Facilities and Maintenance | position open | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Rahab's Sisters | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: 503-256-3897 |
Religious Education Adults |
Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
RCIA (Becoming Catholic) | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Sacristans | Sharon Grigar | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Saturday Vigil Mass Choir | Koren Ruiz | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
St. Vincent de Paul | Marylee Stahl | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Secular Franciscans | Mary Lou Betzing | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Shelter | Marylee Stahl | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Social Concerns Committee | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Spanish Choir | Stella Garcia-Lopez | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Spanish Secular Franciscans | Armando Olivera | Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Women’s Group | Sharon Grigar | sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Youth Ministry | Ruth Lopez | rlopez@ascensionpdx.org Parish Office: (503) 256-3897 |
Young Adult Ministry | Michael Boltri | mboltri@ascensionpdx.org |