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Ascension Cemetery is located in Rockland County, New York, on the west side of Saddle River Road, just north of the New York/New Jersey border in Airmont.

The cemetery was established in 1966 by the Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Patrick’s Cathedral in response to the increasing number of Catholic families moving from New York City to the outlying counties. Using 200 acres of woodlands acquired in 1960, an initial 35 acres were developed in time for a solemn blessing in June 1967. In addition to ground burial facilities, a garden mausoleum complex was constructed to provide above-ground outdoor crypts for entombment and niches for cremation inurnment. The focal point of the mausoleum complex is a chapel towering over the mausoleum/office complex. It provides a quiet atmosphere for individual prayer and meditation. The chapel may also be used by families selecting ground interment during inclement weather. Ascension Cemetery has accepted responsibility for the care of more than 4,000 Catholics and members of their families. Currently the cemetery averages 175 annual committal services in graves, mausoleum crypts or cremation niches. The cemetery is divided into 5 developed sections for ground burial. A community chapel mausoleum with both crypts and niches, and the cemetery office was constructed in 1990. Notable cemetery features include the entrance carving of Jesus ascending into heaven, a large natural pond over which one must cross to approach the mausoleum complex and the cemetery office. There are also various shrines throughout the cemetery sections. One Hundred and Sixty-five acres of the cemetery remain to be developed to accommodate the burial, entombment and inurnment needs of Catholics and members of their families throughout the greater New York and New Jersey areas.

$9/30: The Feast Day of St. JeromeDear Beloved in Christ, \In days of yore, a fable tells the tale of a lion limping into...$

09/26/2025

9/30: The Feast Day of St. Jerome

Dear Beloved in Christ,
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In days of yore, a fable tells the tale of a lion limping into the monastery where St. Jerome lived and worked. While the other monks fled in fear, Saint Jerome calmly noticed the lion was suffering—from a thorn painfully embedded in its paw. With gentle care, Saint Jerome removed the thorn and tended the lion’s wound.
Grateful, the lion became tame and devoted, living peacefully among the monks and even serving as a helper in the community.

Though this tale is legendary and not a verified historical event, it endures in Catholic tradition as a symbol of Saint Jerome’s Christ-like compassion and the saintly call to see all of God’s creatures with eyes of mercy and kindness.

If you have ever seen the massive size of a lion in real life, the image invites us to pause for a moment and rejoice in the great gift that God has given us through Saint Jerome. His life was marked not only by courage, and faith and obedience to God, but devotion to the Word of God. Saint Jerome poured himself out in prayer, study, and perseverance, giving us the Latin Vulgate, the sacred translation of Scripture that shaped our Church’s theology for centuries.

Saint Jerome's life and work further remind us that “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” How beautiful it is to think that, through his tireless dedication, the living Word became accessible to all people, helping each of us come closer to Jesus every time we open the Bible.

St. Jerome’s title as a Doctor marks his feast day as theologically elevated. His memorial is observed globally in the Roman calendar and highlights his essential role in the Church’s scriptural foundation.

He teaches us the importance of loving God’s Word with our whole heart. His dedication to his life's work inspires every believer to seek, cherish, and reflect upon Scripture, trusting that the Lord speaks to us through His holy text. May Saint Jerome intercede for us, leading us deeper into the mystery of faith and the embrace of God’s love.

May peace be with you...

09/26/2025

9/28 Mass and Honor to Our Lady of El Cisne

Dear Beloved in Christ,

As we gather in faith, let us reflect with warmth and reverence on why Nuestra Señora del Cisne—Our Lady of El Cisne—is so precious to us as Catholics, especially among our Ecuadorian brothers and sisters. Through her loving intercession, Mary has been a gentle mother and protector to countless faithful for centuries, drawing hearts to her Son, Jesus, through deep devotion, beautiful tradition, and acts of mercy.

The story of Nuestra Señora del Cisne is one of hope and providence: in a time of great drought, the people of El Cisne turned to Mary in humble prayer. She answered with loving care, bringing rain, relief, and a renewal of faith. Each year, thousands embark on pilgrimages and processions, expressing trust in the Blessed Mother's miraculous help and unfailing presence. Through Nuestra Señora del Cisne, we are reminded that Mary’s love knows no boundaries, and she gathers the faithful beneath her mantle—offering hope, comfort, and inspiration on the journey to Christ.

And so today, on September 28, we share the prayer of our brothers and sisters of El Cisne: Holy Mary, Our Lady of El Cisne, loving Mother and gentle Queen, we come before you with grateful hearts. Protect our families and our parish, guard us from harm, and lead us closer to your Son, Jesus. In times of sorrow and joy, help us to walk in faith, hope, and love. O Virgin of Cisne, pray for us, guide us, and fill our hearts with your tender peace. Amen.

May peace be with you...

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09/18/2025

The Feast Day of Saint Andrew Kim Taegŏn and His Companions

Dear Beloved in Christ,

What a profound joy it is to share with you the remarkable story Saint Andrew Kim Taegŏn and the blessed lives of his martyred companions, more than a hundred laymen and priests who embraced Christ.

Theirs is a story of faith triumphing over persecution, courage conquering fear, and love proving stronger than death itself.

Picture, if you will, the extraordinary providence of God at work in 18th-century Korea. Unlike so many other nations where the Gospel arrived through foreign missionaries, the Catholic faith took root in Korea through the hunger of Korean scholars themselves. These brilliant minds, studying Chinese texts that contained Christian writings from Jesuit missionaries, found themselves captivated not by academic curiosity alone, but by the profound truth of Christ calling to their hearts.

Andrew's father was one of those captivated by the Word. Andrew was born into Korea's noble class in 1821 and witnessed his father martyred for the faith in 1839, and his great-grandfather killed for Christianity in 1814. Yet rather than flee from the cross, Andrew embraced it, body and soul, with unwavering determination. At 15, he was baptized and undertook an incredible 1,300-mile journey to seminary in Macau.

After formation in Macau and the Philippines, Andrew was ordained in 1845—Korea's very first native-born priest. He understood his ministry would likely be brief, as Christianity was absolutely forbidden under the Joseon Dynasty. Father Andrew was arrested in 1846 while guiding French missionaries into Korea. At only 25, facing ex*****on on the Han River banks, his final words revealed a true martyr's heart:

"This is my last hour of life... if I have held communication with foreigners, it has been for my religion and my God. It is for Him that I die. Become Christians if you wish to be happy after death."
Father Andrew was one of 10,000 Korean Christians martyred during those decades. Today, their sacrifice has borne magnificent fruit—South Korea now has more than 4 million Catholics in a thriving Church.

As we face our own challenges, Saint Andrew Kim also reminds us that age is no barrier to heroic sanctity and that true discipleship sometimes demands everything yet promises infinitely more than it costs.

On May 6, 1984, at the Yeouido square in Seoul, the celestial crown of holiness descended upon Saint Andrew Kim and his martyred companions as they were canonized by Saint John Paul II, in the first canonization ceremony outside the Vatican, among a large crowd of Korean Christians.

When Pope John Paul II canonized these 103 martyrs in Seoul on May 6, 1984, it drew the largest gathering in Korean peninsula history—a beautiful fulfillment of Tertullian's ancient words that "the blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians."

Their witness teaches us that faith is worth dying for because it leads to life eternal. In our comfortable age, we may not face physical martyrdom, but we are all called to the daily martyrdom of dying to self, of choosing Christ over comfort, truth over popularity, virtue over convenience.

Let us ask these blessed martyrs—Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul and all his companions—to intercede for us, that we might have their courage, their fidelity, and their joyful confidence in Christ's victory over death.

May peace be with you...

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09/17/2025

The Feast Day of Saint Robert Bellarmine

Dear Beloved in Christ,

On September 17th, our Holy Mother Church invites us to honor Saint Robert Bellarmine - a towering intellect and a true shepherd after God's own heart. Please feel free to scroll to the end to watch Cardinal Dolan explain Saint Bellarmine's importance in our modern world.

Born in Montepulciano, Italy, in 1542, St. Bellarmine was ordained in 1570 and is renowned for combining the deepest intellectual rigor with the most tender love of Christ. Early on, young Robert saw that Church history and patristic studies had fallen into neglect - but rather than despair, he saw the opportunity to serve.

His masterpiece, "Disputations on the Controversies of the Christian Faith," systematically addressed Protestant challenges with patient scholarship and a deep love for the truth.

Saint Robert shows us that intellectual excellence and deep holiness go hand in hand. In our time when the Church's teachings are questioned, he reminds us to respond not with anger, but with patient study, charitable dialogue, and lives that radiate Christ's love.

Despite his extraordinary intellect and eventual leadership position as a cardinal, Saint Robert never forgot the poor. He limited his expenses to bare essentials, eating only food available to the poor and giving away his vestments.

Pope Pius XI canonized St. Bellarmine in 1930 and declared him a Doctor of the Church in 1931. He is the beloved patron of catechists and catechumens: a catechist is a teacher of the Christian faith, while a catechumen is a person preparing for Christian initiation through instruction by a catechist.

If you have a moment, please feel free to watch Cardinal Dolan explain St. Bellarmine's importance for today's youth, and all of us.

May peace be with you...

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09/12/2025

The Feast Day of Saint John Chrysostom

Dear Beloved in Christ,

On September 13th, our Holy Church invites us into a sacred moment as we honor the feast of Saint John Chrysostom—a beloved shepherd whose eloquence and sanctity continue to illuminate our journey of faith.

Known affectionately as the “golden-mouthed,” Saint John poured out his gifts in service to God’s truth, speaking with courage, compassion, and crystalline clarity. With hearts full of gratitude, we joyfully recall his witness as a tireless teacher whose words were not only beautiful but deeply rooted in the love of Christ and in concern for the souls entrusted to his care.

St. John Chrysostom stands among the Church’s great Doctors, renowned for the splendor and depth of his sermons, his wise guidance regarding marriage, monastic discipline, and the priesthood, and his outspoken advocacy for the poor and forgotten. His message calls us to generosity, humility, and the quiet courage to speak truth gently, always reflecting Our Blessed Lord’s example—loving without measure, giving without counting the cost.

Through his fearless preaching, Saint John brought comfort to the afflicted and admonished those in power, reminding us that true discipleship is marked by mercy, conviction, and a heart open to those in need. Each year, as we celebrate his feast, the Church invites us to rekindle charity, wisdom, and reverence in our lives—drawing inspiration from this golden-mouthed saint who so tenderly loved the Lord and His flock.

May the celebration of Saint John Chrysostom’s feast day renew in every faithful heart the joyful resolve to love, serve, and proclaim Christ to the world. May his example shine before us as a beacon—gentle, strong, and ever devoted—and may every soul who walks in the light of his teaching grow deeper in holiness and peace.

May peace be with you...

09/11/2025

The Feast Day of the Holy Name of Mary

Dear Beloved in Christ,

As we journey through the gentle days of September, the Church offers us a beautiful reminder of faith and holiness that can lift our hearts. On September 12th, we celebrate the Holy Name of Mary—a feast that invites us to pause and reverently honor the sweet and sacred name of the Mother of Our Lord. This occasion reflects the Church’s deep love for Mary, whose name brings us comfort and signifies her closeness to every believer. Let us turn to her in prayer, invoking her gentle intercession and striving to imitate her humility, faith, and obedience.

09/05/2025

Dear Beloved in Christ,

As we enter the beautiful month of September, and invite you to Holy Mass this Saturday, September 6 (see details below), our Holy Mother Church invites us to walk closely with Our Blessed Lady in a most sacred and profound way. This month is lovingly dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows.

Mary's seven sorrows—from the moment old Simeon prophesied that a sword would pierce her heart, through those agonizing hours she stood beneath her Son's cross, to the tender moment she received His lifeless body into her arms—these sorrows were not meaningless suffering.

No, they were the very means by which our Heavenly Mother was perfected in her role as our spiritual mother. Through what the saints call her "martyrdom of the heart," Mary's soul was so united with Christ's passion that she became the channel of all graces flowing from Calvary to us, her spiritual children.

How beautifully Providence arranged that through her deepest pain, Mary would become our most compassionate advocate! Who better to understand our tears, our struggles, our moments of darkness than the Mother who watched her innocent Son suffer and die? When we bring our sorrows to Mary, we are not approaching someone who merely sympathizes from a distance, but a Mother who has walked the path of profound anguish and emerged with her faith not only intact, but luminous with grace.

The promises our Lord gave to Saint Bridget of Sweden regarding this devotion remind us of Mary's powerful intercession—peace for our families, divine enlightenment in our darkness, and protection in our spiritual battles. But perhaps most beautifully, dear friends, Mary's response to suffering teaches us the secret of redemptive love. Even in her deepest sorrow, she never wavered in her "yes" to God. She shows us that when we unite our trials with Christ's passion, our suffering is transformed from mere pain into participation in the very work of salvation.

As the seasons change this September, we are reminded that life brings both spring and winter to our souls. Through Mary's example, we learn not to flee from difficulty, but to embrace it with the same trust she showed, knowing that the Cross always leads to resurrection. In contemplating her sorrows, we discover that suffering embraced with faith becomes the pathway to our deepest joy and closest union with our Savior.

HOLY MASS TIME AND LOCATION DETAILS
Ascension Chapel - Ascension Cemetery 650 Saddle River Road, Airmont, N.Y. @ 9:00 am
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And if you wish to learn about the new Mausoleum of St. Patrick at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York (in Westchester County), please visit: https://calvaryandalliedcemeteries.com/.../mausoleumofst.../

09/05/2025

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: The Feast Day Celebrating the Dawn of Our Salvation

On September 8th, the Catholic Church joyfully celebrates one of the most beautiful and profound feasts of the liturgical year: the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This sacred day invites us to contemplate with wonder and gratitude the birth of the woman who would become the Mother of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The celebration of Mary's birth is not merely the commemoration of another saint's feast day, but rather a moment to reflect on God's providential plan unfolding from the very beginning. In Mary's nativity, we see the first stirring of the great mystery of the Incarnation. As the Eastern Church beautifully expresses it, "Today is born she through whom the Light of the world will shine forth."

The birth of Mary represents God's tender preparation for the coming of His Son. From her first breath, Mary was destined to be the God-bearer—chosen from all eternity to say "yes" to the angel's invitation and become the Mother of the Word made flesh. Her very existence was willed by Divine Love as an essential part of our redemption.

This feast also honors Saints Joachim and Anne, Mary's parents, whose faithful perseverance through years of childlessness mirrors the patient hope of all Israel waiting for the Messiah. Their prayers, offered in trust and surrender to God's will, were answered not merely with a child, but with the woman who would become the new Eve, the Mother of all the living in grace.

The birth of Mary represents the culmination of centuries of faithful expectation—the flowering of the covenant promises made to Abraham, David, and the prophets. In her, the hopes and prayers of countless generations found their fulfillment.

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary fills our hearts with profound gratitude to God for His infinite wisdom and love. On this day, we join our voices with the angels and saints in thanksgiving for the birth of the woman who would bring forth the Light of the World. We celebrate not only Mary's birth but the beginning of the greatest love story ever told—God's complete gift of Himself to humanity through the yes of a young woman from Nazareth.

May this beautiful feast day renew in us a deeper devotion to Our Lady, and a greater appreciation for God's perfect timing and tender care in preparing for our salvation. As we honor Mary's nativity, let us ask for her intercession that we too might be born anew in grace and grow daily in holiness and love.

Blessed be the day when Mary was born, for through her birth, our salvation drew near.

08/28/2025

A Prayer for Our Beloved Children: In loving memory of the two young souls taken from us at Annunciation Catholic Church.

"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'" - Matthew 19:14

Heavenly Father, we gather today with hearts heavy with grief yet filled with the unshakeable hope that comes through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We commend to Your eternal care and protection the souls of these two precious children, aged eight and ten, who were called home to You while gathered in Your holy house, participating in the sacred celebration of Mass.

These innocent lambs were taken from us not in a moment of fear, but in a moment of prayer and worship. They were surrounded by their school family, their teachers, and their faith community when You welcomed them into Your eternal embrace. We find comfort in knowing their last earthly moments were spent in Your presence, in Your house, lifting their young voices in praise and prayer.

Lord Jesus, You who blessed the children and held them close, we trust that You have received these little ones with open arms. We pray for their families, whose pain is beyond our earthly understanding. Grant them the peace that surpasses all comprehension and the strength to carry on in faith.

We also lift up in prayer all those who were wounded in body and spirit - the fourteen children and three elderly parishioners who survived this attack. Heal their physical wounds, O Great Physician, and mend the invisible scars that will require Your gentle touch for years to come.

May the heroic actions of the teachers, staff, and older students who shielded the younger ones reflect Your own protective love. In the midst of unspeakable evil, Your light shone through their selfless courage.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." - Matthew 5:4

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Let us continue to pray for all those affected by this tragedy and for the healing of our community. May God's peace be with us all during this time of mourning.

08/28/2025

Timothy Cardinal Dolan Addresses the Tragedy in Minneapolis:

Once again we are shocked and horrified by the news of another senseless shooting, this time all the more disturbing because it happened at a Catholic church and school, which should always be sanctuaries of peace. We mourn the two innocent children whose lives were cut short by this dreadful tragedy and hold in our intentions the seventeen wounded.

We join in compassionate solidarity with the countless families of the city of Minneapolis, Annunciation Catholic School, and beyond who have been touched by an unthinkable grief caused by mind- numbing gun violence, which has become all too common. We pray for an end to all violence in our hearts, in our communities, and in our world.

08/19/2025

Dear Beloved in Christ,

What a profound blessing it is to witness this sacred celebration -- the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- from the magnificent St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on August 15. Father Enrique Salvo delivered a deeply moving and spiritually enriching homily that touched the very essence of our faith and devotion to our heavenly Mother.

Watch this Holy Mass by here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZAhI0CCmgg

Father Salvo beautifully illuminated the extraordinary significance of this holy feast day, reminding us that unlike other saints whose feast days mark their earthly departure, Our Mother of Hope's assumption represents something far more glorious. She was taken up body and soul into Heaven -- a privilege reserved for the one whose pure body brought forth our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into the world.

Father Salvo painted a vivid picture of divine providence, explaining how God would not permit corruption to touch the sacred vessel that carried the Messiah. Mary's immaculate body, which nurtured and brought forth the author of all life, was rightfully assumed into heavenly glory to be reunited with her divine Son and our heavenly Father.

Perhaps the most touching and inspiring aspect of this homily was Father Salvo's reflection on Mary as our Mother of Hope, especially meaningful in this designated Year of Hope. His words resonated with profound spiritual truth as he reminded us that Mary stands as our advocate in heaven, preparing a place for us alongside our Lord.

The homily beautifully captured Mary's unwavering faith throughout her earthly journey -- from her courageous "yes" to the angel Gabriel in the most challenging of circumstances, through all the trials and sorrows of her life, culminating in her steadfast presence at the foot of the cross during our Lord's passion.
One of the most poignant and powerful moments of the homily came when Father Salvo explained why the Church has dedicated Saturdays to our Blessed Mother for centuries. He spoke with deep reverence of how Mary alone maintained the flame of hope during that dark Holy Saturday, when the world seemed lost in despair.

While the apostles and disciples struggled with doubt and fear, Mary held firm in her faith and hope in Jesus's promise of resurrection. She became the beacon of light in that darkness, the living embodiment of trust in God's divine plan, knowing with certainty that her Son would rise again as He had promised.
Father Salvo's homily was not merely a radiant tribute to our Blessed Mother, but a heartfelt invitation for all of us to embrace the same hope that sustained Mary throughout her life. He reminded us that we too are beloved children of our heavenly Father, adopted through Mary's intercession when Jesus gave her to us as our Mother from the cross.

Our Lady of Hope reminds us that all things are possible with faith in God.

May peace be with you...

You can watch the Holy Mass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZAhI0CCmgg

08/14/2025

St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Unveil New Mural September 21

St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York will unveil a major new mural next month — its first major art commission since 1949. Created by Brooklyn artist Adam Cvijanovic, the 21-foot-tall, 12-panel work portrays immigrants arriving in New York in the 19th century alongside contemporary arrivals from Hispanic, Asian, and Black communities. Cardinal Timothy Dolan describes it as a celebration of the city’s immigrant heritage, set against today’s divisive immigration politics. The mural also includes a depiction of the 1879 Holy Apparition at Knock, an event significant in Irish Catholic history. It will be dedicated during Mass on September 21.

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