Mass Times
3:00pm Chaplet Ascension
3:30pm Mass Ascension
DAILY MASS
Tuesday - Friday 7:00am St. Francis Church
SATURDAY VIGIL
Reconciliation 3-3:45pm
Vigil 4:00pm Ascension Church
SUNDAY MASSES
8:00am Ascension Church
10:30am St. Francis Church
Office Hours
*Mon-Thurs 8am-12pm, 1pm-3:30pm
(Closed for Lunch 12-1pm)
*Friday 8am-1PM
Church Location
St. Francis Church: 818 W. 10th St. Donaldsonville LA 70346
Ascension Church: 716 Mississippi St. Donaldsonville LA 70346
Bulletins
Sun, Apr 28th
Welcome to the website of Ascension of Our Lord and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Churches in historic Donaldsonville, Louisiana - A Eucharistic Community since 1772. The establishment of our Catholic faith community pre-dates the establishment of Donaldsonville by 50 years at a time when the United States territory was still served by missionary clergy of the Catholic Church in Europe.
Staff
- Rev. Paul Yi, Pastor
- Rev. Tim Grimes, Deacon
- Dana Schexnayder, Secretary
- Sherry Breaux, Bookkeeper
- Susan Jumonville, Director of Religious Education
Removing hymnals from church
Beginning to remove old pews (circa 1960s)
Gums attached underneath old pews. Signs of repair.
Removing pews
All pews removed. Old tile still intact.
View from balcony. Tiles still intact.
Tiles removed. Removing staples that held down old tiles
Tiles completely removed.
Tiles removed.
Staples to be removed.
Beginning sanding of the old flooring dating from 1896
1st pass of sanding
1st pass of sanding at Blessed Mother's chapel
Repairing wood steps at sanctuary
Parish News
Volunteers Needed - St. Francis Food Fest
Posted in Latest News on 04/24/19
Volunteer Requests: Thursday, 5/2 – 4:30pm Setup tables for food booths Saturday, 5/4 – ... Read More »
First Eucharist - First Communion & Rehearsal
Posted in Latest News on 04/24/19
6:00pm Wednesday, 5/1 – Rehearsal 4:00pm Saturday, 5/4 – First Communion Mass with reception ... Read More »
Ascension Adoration Chapel 25th Anniversary Potluck, Thursday Oct. 19, 5:30PM Bernardo's
Posted in Latest News on 10/18/17
25th Anniversary of Ascension Catholic Adoration ChapelPotluck Celebration at Bernardo'sThursday, Oct. 19, 2017 ... Read More »