In-Person Worship
In keeping with guidelines from the Diocese of Chicago, the state and city,  Ascension is pleased to be able to welcome you to in-person worship.  Registration is required for all in-person services.  Currently, there is only one mass on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.  It is also streamed live. 

For your safety and the safety of others, please familiarize yourself with the following before registering and attending any in-person service: 

• If you have any symptoms that may be related to COVID-19, please do not come to church. 
• Please plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to the start of the service.  
• Masks are to be worn at all times inside all parts of the church. Ask for one if needed. 
• Please wash and sanitize your hands often. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building.
• Worship bulletins are placed in designated seats in the pews. Members of the same household may share a pew. Whether alone or with others, please remain a few feet from any aisle.
• Please familiarize yourself with Communion safety measures found in the bulletin.
• Restroom use instructions will be provided in the bulletin. Please ask an usher if you need assistance.   
• Following the mass and organ voluntary, please proceed to the narthx by the nearest side aisle. 
• In the event that we learn someone at a service later tests positive for COVID-19 or displays and reports concerning symptoms, an email will be sent to you at the address you provide when registering.  In the event that you test positive or display concerning symptoms, please notify the Rector or Parish Administrator.  Confidentiality will be assured. ​

In-Person Worship Registration 
A simple registration is required for all in-person services. Registration for the upcoming Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m.  will be available after 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. 

REGISTER

​When you register you will receive a confirmation email. If you need to CANCEL your reservation you can simply click the blue "Cancel Reservation" button in that confirmation email.  Once you confirm that selection, your reservation will be canceled. 

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Ushers and Greeters

If you have agreed to serve as an usher or greeter during this time, please refer to the special protocols outlined in the document here.  We also ask that you register as a server for the service. 

Cleaning Team

Thank you for agreeing to assist with cleaning before and after services at church. For a full list of protocols, please link here. ​ We ask that your register as a regular attendee for the service.

Ordained and Lay Ministers

Whether you are new to serving or have been doing it for a long time, please review the guidelines specified in the  Pandemic Customary before participating in a liturgy.  We also ask that you register as a server for the service.
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