Cleveland Feast of the Assumption

The feast of the Assumption is understood by the parish of Holy Rosary in a multifaceted way: We speak of Mary’s Assumption not her Ascension. Christ ascended via His own power and Mary was taken up to heaven by the power of God. The Assumption of Mary is God's gift and is the result of Christ’s redemptive power applied to His Blessed Mother. The dogma of the Assumption means that the Virgin Mary now experiences in heaven the union of a glorified body and soul, which her Son enjoys. She is no disembodied spirit, but a complete human person, body and soul, matter and spirit, reigning with Christ. Mary’s feast reminds us that we too are created for the glory of God and are called to grow in holiness each day. This 126 year old tradition in Little Italy has been a time for families to gather and share hospitality, and teach the younger generations about this important virtue. It is a won...