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Who We Are - Parishes in Oak Park
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Let Us Worship TogetherWe Lift Up Our Hearts and Nourish Our Faith!
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Mass Times and ConfessionsTwo Parishes - THREE ChurchesSunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN - St. Giles (Morning Mass) 8:30 AM English English EN - Confessions - St. Giles 4:00 PM English English EN - Confessions - St. Edmund 4:30 PM English English EN - Vigil - St. Giles 5:00 PM English English EN - Vigil - St. Edmund
- Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN - Ascension 8:00 AM English English EN - St. Giles 9:15 AM English English EN - St. Edmund 10:00 AM English English EN - Family Mass Community - St. Giles School Corrigan Gym - (1030 Linden Avenue) 10:30 AM English English EN - Ascension 10:30 AM English English EN - St. Giles 5:00 PM English English EN - Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors at St. Edmund
Daily Mass Schedule- MonFri 6:30 AM English English EN - St. Giles
- Mon Fri 8:30 AM English English EN - St. Edmund
- TueThu 8:30 AM English English EN - Ascension 8:30 AM English English EN - St. Giles
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What We've Been Up ToCommunity Shared NEWS AND Announcements
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January 31February is African American Heritage Month. All are invited to a special Mass and celebration on Saturday, February 14, at 4:30 PM... Why is it important? Because African American History is Catholic History... In a time of division and injustice, gathering for prayer is a powerful act of unity and hope... The Saint Edmund School building will most likely be publicly listed for sale in the next week...Read More
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January 31
On January 20, opening day of our new migrant center (Centro San Bernardino), the volunteers arrived early and expressed how glad they were to be together again serving the migrants... But before we started, the volunteers gathered in a room and Father Carl and Father Vittorio led us in a beautiful blessing written by Father Carl - a meaningful start to a packed morning in which 210 migrants were served...Read More -
January 30
Commitment Weekend for the Annual Catholic Appeal will be of February 14-15 - Cardinal Cupich invites us to answer this year’s Appeal message from Pope Leo XIV, “Together we bring light.” - Bring your pledge to any Mass on February 14-15, or mail your pledge directly to the archdiocese, or make your contribution online - The parishes receive 100% of the incremental funds - We thank you for your generous gifts!...Read More -
January 29
The Village of Oak Park will be making significant improvements to Oak Park Avenue, around St. Edmund Church. This project will affect Oak Park Avenue, between Randolph Street and Ontario Street. The project is scheduled to run until November 2026. At times, the street will be closed and not accessible to parking. The St. Edmund parking lot will remain open...Read More
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Ongoing Registration for A Taste of Italy - A Night of Pasta, Music and Art
Spirit and Light Shared Event
DATE OF EVENT - FEBRUARY 1, 2026 - 5:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin us on February 1, 2026, for a lovely evening of delicious food, beautiful art, soaring Italian arias, and warm fellowship! All in support of Spirit and Light’s essential ministries! Featuring tenor, Joseph Madary, accompanied by Joey Chimes. Also featured are images of the Oak Park Catholic Church’s stained-glass windows photographed by Ed Siderewicz.
Registration for Adult Confirmation Classes
Archdiocesan Shared Event
FORMATION WILL START ON MARCH 11, 2026
CLASSES VIA ZOOMHave you been baptized and made your First Holy Communion in the Catholic Church, but never been sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation? The Archdiocese's eight-week spring formation, in either English or Spanish, will begin on Wednesday, March 11, via Zoom.
Ongoing Sign-Up for The Alpha Course - At the Table!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
PROGRAM STARTS ON MARCH 17, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLIf you are looking for a place to share a meal, watch an interesting video and wrestle with questions at the core of faith and life - come and see! At Alpha, you can ask anything - It's a safe space to question life, faith, and meaning. You're invited no matter your background or beliefs.
Community Shared Event
FRIDAYS - 7:00 PM (VIA ZOOM)
SATURDAYS - 8:30 AM - ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHJoin Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Fridays at 7:00 PM. Also, Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church.
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Spirit and Light Shared Event
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLAre you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God? This workshop will provide the basics of a centuries-old method of silent prayer which facilitates opening our minds and hearts to wordless communion with God.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - NEXT ON JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:30-9:15 AM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCH OR VIA ZOOMPractice of Christian meditation including centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking.
Archdiocesan Shared Event
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ADVENT HEALTH LAGRANGE HOSPITAL IN LAGRANGE, ILMinisters of Care bring the Eucharist to Catholics from all walks of life who are unable to participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy at their parishes. The Archdiocese conducts periodic training to help ensure those called to Ministry are educated in the spirituality, theology, and the rites of Pastoral Care of the Sick.
First Communion Preparation Sessions for Older Children in 4th-8th Grade
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - 7:00 PM - SESSIONS BEGIN
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTERChildren who are in 4th Grade through 8th Grade and have not yet received their First Communion are welcome to join with their peers to prepare for celebrating the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion during the Winter/Spring - Sessions begin on Monday, February 2, and will continue on Mondays through March.
Young Adult Women's Bible Study
Community Shared Event
MONDAYS - 8:00 PM
TEXT FOR GATHERING LOCATIONThe group reflects on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith.
Community Shared Event
TUESDAYS - 4:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCH TRANSEPTDeepen your relationship with God and find support and nourishment for your prayer life.
"The Prophetic Tradition" with Peter O'Leary
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 3 AND 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLSpirit and Light Lifelong Learning presents "The Prophetic Tradition" with Peter O'Leary - A Three-Part Series - How might the prophetic tradition of scripture speak to us in these times? How might that tradition show us how to bear prophetic witness to what we are seeing and experiencing?
Spiritual Classics - Graham Greene's The Power and The Glory
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMCome to the next Spiritual Classics gathering on Tuesday, February 3, when we’ll discuss The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, a novel about a suffering priest in Mexico during the anti-Catholic crusade of a revolutionary provincial government.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLAt this GriefShare group, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us on Wednesdays from January 28 through April 22 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall.
Community Shared Event
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - 7:00-8:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHThis is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Ongoing Invitation to join the Surviving Divorce Program
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - 7:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTER LIVING ROOMSurviving Divorce was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Meeting Twice Monthly on Thursdays at 7:30 PM starting November 13 at Saint Giles Campus.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - 7:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us for this monthly ecumenical prayer service of song, scripture, a service of light, an extended period of silence for meditation concluding with prayers for the world.
The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - 8:30-10:00 AM
TUTORING CENTER AT MAGUIRE HALLWe are recruiting volunteers to serve as Advocates - trained companions who walk alongside families as they navigate services and pursue their goals. This unique role provides meaningful one-on-one support and connection. Please sign up for one of our monthly Bridge Breakfasts.
Faith and Film Ministry - "The Chosen - Season 4"
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLAll are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 PM Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 4 of The Chosen
Next - New Catholics in Conversation
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - 7:15-8:15 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MCGIVERN CENTERNEXT is a program for newer Catholics to explore the richness of the Catholic faith. Each session, we explore a fresh topic in faith and spiritual life through the Bible and faith-sharing - We meet on the second Monday of the month.
Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 8:00-8:30 AM
ASCENSION SITE - OUR LADY'S SHRINE AT THE LABYRINTHThe Knights of Columbus always pray the rosary on the second Saturday of each month at Ascension from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Our Lady’s Shrine at the Labyrinth. All are welcome!
Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 9:00-9:45 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - TODDLER ATRIUMSpirit and Light Shared Event - Parents and toddlers are invited to a special space prepared just for them! Please join us at our future offerings each month at St. Edmund in the newly designed Toddler Atrium room adjacent to Murphy Hall.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 22, 2026 - 5:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCHThis Mass is geared toward Young Adult Community Members on the 4th Sunday of each Month at 5:00 PM at St. Edmund Church with hospitality / fellowship (except for the Season of Lent) and community building activities afterwards - All are welcome!
Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - 6:45-8:00 PM
ASCENSION SCHOOL - URSALINE CENTEROnce a month on Tuesdays, Paul Rubio, a dedicated catechist and faith-filled person, will hold a special session for 7th and 8th Grade Students to learn about faith and to encounter God in a transformative way!
Community Shared Event
MARCH 19, 2026 - 7:30-8:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us for Healing Prayer, Healing Song: An Ecumenical Service to Pray for the Healing of the World - Each of us are in need some type of healing, we all carry the pain and hurts of life, and our world is very much in need of our prayers and action to foster healing, unity, and wholeness.
> More Shared Events
Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal
Non-Parish Event of Interest
12 DAYS - OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal with Sister Sue Paweski - 12 Days from October 28 to November 8, 2026 - Visiting: Salamanca, Segovia, Avila, Santiago de Compostela, Douro River Cruise, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon and more!
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Ongoing Registration for A Taste of Italy - A Night of Pasta, Music and Art
Spirit and Light Shared Event
DATE OF EVENT - FEBRUARY 1, 2026 - 5:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin us on February 1, 2026, for a lovely evening of delicious food, beautiful art, soaring Italian arias, and warm fellowship! All in support of Spirit and Light’s essential ministries! Featuring tenor, Joseph Madary, accompanied by Joey Chimes. Also featured are images of the Oak Park Catholic Church’s stained-glass windows photographed by Ed Siderewicz.
Registration for Adult Confirmation Classes
Archdiocesan Shared Event
FORMATION WILL START ON MARCH 11, 2026
CLASSES VIA ZOOMHave you been baptized and made your First Holy Communion in the Catholic Church, but never been sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation? The Archdiocese's eight-week spring formation, in either English or Spanish, will begin on Wednesday, March 11, via Zoom.
Invitation to Join the St. Edmund Saturday Night Choir
REHEARSALS ON WEDNESDAYS
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCHNew members are most welcome to join the St. Edmund Saturday Night Choir. We are especially in need of tenors and basses to round out the sound. Mid-February is a perfect time of year to join us as we prepare for the Sundays of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. St. Edmund Choir rehearses about three Wednesday evenings (beginning at 7:00 PM) and sings three of the Saturday 5:00 PM Masses each month with some exceptions.
Ongoing Sign-Up for The Alpha Course - At the Table!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
PROGRAM STARTS ON MARCH 17, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLIf you are looking for a place to share a meal, watch an interesting video and wrestle with questions at the core of faith and life - come and see! At Alpha, you can ask anything - It's a safe space to question life, faith, and meaning. You're invited no matter your background or beliefs.
"Living the Word" Books for Sale
ONGOING BOOK SALE
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHLIVING THE WORD Scripture Reflection Books are available for the new liturgical year that began with the first Sunday of Advent. Living the Word is a weekly scripture/reflection resource. Books are available at the main entrance of Ascension Church. The cost is $10.
Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish
ONGOING INVITATION TO SUPPORT
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISHSince the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks.
Kathy Adams Scholarship Application is Now Available
Non-Parish Event of Interest
AVAILABLE TO ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISH AND ASCENSION SCHOOLThe Kathy McMahon Adams Fund provides $1,500 college scholarships to graduates of Ascension School and parishioners at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish who are either high school seniors or current college students. Special consideration is given to students majoring in education. Applications will be accepted until February 16, 2026.
Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal
ONGOING INVITATION TO SUPPORT
ASCENSION SCHOOLWe believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal.
Community Shared Event
FRIDAYS - 7:00 PM (VIA ZOOM)
SATURDAYS - 8:30 AM - ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHJoin Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Fridays at 7:00 PM. Also, Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church.
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Spirit and Light Shared Event
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLAre you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God? This workshop will provide the basics of a centuries-old method of silent prayer which facilitates opening our minds and hearts to wordless communion with God.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - NEXT ON JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:30-9:15 AM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCH OR VIA ZOOMPractice of Christian meditation including centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking.
Archdiocesan Shared Event
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ADVENT HEALTH LAGRANGE HOSPITAL IN LAGRANGE, ILMinisters of Care bring the Eucharist to Catholics from all walks of life who are unable to participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy at their parishes. The Archdiocese conducts periodic training to help ensure those called to Ministry are educated in the spirituality, theology, and the rites of Pastoral Care of the Sick.
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 1, 2026
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND CHURCHESThe Knights of Columbus and the St. Edmund Diaper Ministry collect diapers on the first weekend of the month for the Migrant Ministry and Beyond Hunger.
Prayer Vigil to End Gun Violence
JANUARY 31, 2026 AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCH TRANSEPTJoin us on the last Saturday of each month in the north transept of St. Edmund Church after the 5:00 PM Mass to pray for an end to gun violence.
Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church
JANUARY 31, 2026 AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLJoin us for Soup and Bread on the last Saturday in January 2026 following the 5:00 PM Mass in Murphy Hall. Home made soups and bread are served.
SUNDAYS - 9:00 AM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER LIVING ROOMWe gather for shared prayer, discussion of the day's scripture and refreshments.
First Communion Preparation Sessions for Older Children in 4th-8th Grade
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - 7:00 PM - SESSIONS BEGIN
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTERChildren who are in 4th Grade through 8th Grade and have not yet received their First Communion are welcome to join with their peers to prepare for celebrating the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion during the Winter/Spring - Sessions begin on Monday, February 2, and will continue on Mondays through March.
Young Adult Women's Bible Study
Community Shared Event
MONDAYS - 8:00 PM
TEXT FOR GATHERING LOCATIONThe group reflects on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith.
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - 1:30-3:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MCGIVERN CENTERThis is not a Bible study program, but a sharing of your reflections on the scriptures of the weekends and how they affect your life, thoughts, and the world around you. Come to St. Edmund McGivern Center on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. We meet weekly during Advent and Lent.
Community Shared Event
TUESDAYS - 4:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCH TRANSEPTDeepen your relationship with God and find support and nourishment for your prayer life.
"The Prophetic Tradition" with Peter O'Leary
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 3 AND 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLSpirit and Light Lifelong Learning presents "The Prophetic Tradition" with Peter O'Leary - A Three-Part Series - How might the prophetic tradition of scripture speak to us in these times? How might that tradition show us how to bear prophetic witness to what we are seeing and experiencing?
Spiritual Classics - Graham Greene's The Power and The Glory
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMCome to the next Spiritual Classics gathering on Tuesday, February 3, when we’ll discuss The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, a novel about a suffering priest in Mexico during the anti-Catholic crusade of a revolutionary provincial government.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLAt this GriefShare group, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us on Wednesdays from January 28 through April 22 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall.
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - 9:30-10:45 AM
MEETING VIA ZOOMWe discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible.
Community Shared Event
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - 7:00-8:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHThis is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Ongoing Invitation to Join the Surviving Divorce Program
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - 7:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTER LIVING ROOMSurviving Divorce was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Meeting Twice Monthly on Thursdays at 7:30 PM starting November 13 at Saint Giles Campus.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - 7:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us for this monthly ecumenical prayer service of song, scripture, a service of light, an extended period of silence for meditation concluding with prayers for the world.
Ascension School Blue Tie Gala
FEBRUARY 7, 2026
OAK PARK COUNTRY CLUBJoin us on Saturday, February 7 to honor Beth White. Beth taught third grade at Ascension for many years before becoming the school's first Director of Student Services. Beth was a staunch advocate for students, a great resource and support to teachers, and a huge comfort to families.
The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - 8:30-10:00 AM
TUTORING CENTER AT MAGUIRE HALLWe are recruiting volunteers to serve as Advocates - trained companions who walk alongside families as they navigate services and pursue their goals. This unique role provides meaningful one-on-one support and connection. Please sign up for one of our monthly Bridge Breakfasts.
Faith and Film Ministry - "The Chosen - Season 4"
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLAll are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 PM Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 4 of The Chosen
Coffee and... at St. Edmund Church
FEBRUARY 8, 2026 - 10:15 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLStop by Murphy Hall following the 9:15 AM Mass on Sunday morning for hospitality and fellowship!
Children's Liturgy of the Word
FEBRUARY 8 AND 22, 2026 - AT 10:30 AM MASS
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHLeaders who guide our weekly Children's Liturgy of the Word provide children ages 4-8 an opportunity to experience the Liturgy of the Word in a context more suited to their age and experience.
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMThe Peace and Justice Committee is a vibrant committee focused on many issues/concerns based on Catholic social teaching. Areas of focus include - Immigration, End Violence (Congregations Committed to Peace), Hunger (Community Garden), The Environment [Honoring Our Mother Earth (HOME Team)] and other issues/concerns which arise.
Next - New Catholics in Conversation
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - 7:15-8:15 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MCGIVERN CENTERNEXT is a program for newer Catholics to explore the richness of the Catholic faith. Each session, we explore a fresh topic in faith and spiritual life through the Bible and faith-sharing - We meet on the second Monday of the month.
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMThe Ascension and the St. Edmund Women's Spirituality Group gathers women in all stages of life to strengthen our connection to our God by connecting with each other through reading, prayer, and reflection. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September through May.
Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 8:00-8:30 AM
ASCENSION SITE - OUR LADY'S SHRINE AT THE LABYRINTHThe Knights of Columbus always pray the rosary on the second Saturday of each month at Ascension from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Our Lady’s Shrine at the Labyrinth. All are welcome!
Annual Women's Lenten Morning of Reflection
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 9:00-11:00 AM
ASCENSION SITE - PINE ROOMThe Ascension and St. Edmund Women's Cooperative invites you to a Lenten Morning of Reflection. Dr. Peter O'Leary will lead us in reaching a deeper understanding of the Gospel of Matthew - read during this Lenten cycle. Quiet time for reflection and beautiful music provided.
Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 9:00-9:45 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - TODDLER ATRIUMSpirit and Light Shared Event - Parents and toddlers are invited to a special space prepared just for them! Please join us at our future offerings each month at St. Edmund in the newly designed Toddler Atrium room adjacent to Murphy Hall.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry
FEBRUARY 14-15, 2026 AT MASSES
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND CHURCHESPlease bring non-perishable food items during Mass for our monthly St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry collection. Monetary donations are accepted in the offertory baskets at church or online.
Hospitality at Ascension Church
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - AFTER MASSES
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH GREENStop by the Parish Green following the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Mass for refreshments and fellowship.
FEBRUARY 16, 2026 - 7:30-9:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMThe Ascension and St. Edmund Moms Faith Sharing Group meets on the third Monday of the month and welcomes women at all stages of motherhood to enter into deeper conversation and prayer within a safe and supportive environment.
Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLWe will be discussing How To Read A Book by Monica Wood - The Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for dinner and discussion.
FEBRUARY 21, 2026 - 8:00 AM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMThis Men's Spiritual Formation Group meets monthly on the third Saturday for Scripture reading, discussion, prayer, and fellowship.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 22, 2026 - 5:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCHThis Mass is geared toward Young Adult Community Members on the 4th Sunday of each Month at 5:00 PM at St. Edmund Church with hospitality / fellowship (except for the Season of Lent) and community building activities afterwards - All are welcome!
H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Meeting
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLThe H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Team for Creation Care is an action ministry committed to educating, advising, and working to answer the call of Pope Francis outlined in his inspiring encyclical, Laudato Si'. We typically meet on the fourth Monday of each month. All are welcome!
Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - 6:45-8:00 PM
ASCENSION SCHOOL - URSULINE CENTEROnce a month on Tuesdays, Paul Rubio, a dedicated catechist and faith-filled person, will hold a special session for 7th and 8th Grade Students to learn about faith and to encounter God in a transformative way!
Baptism Preparation Classes at Ascension and St. Edmund
MARCH 14, 2026 - 2:30 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MCGIVERN CENTERBaptizing your infant and or young child (zero to six years of age) begins simply by contacting the Parish to sign-up for a Baptism Preparation Class.
Community Shared Event
MARCH 19, 2026 - 7:30-8:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us for Healing Prayer, Healing Song: An Ecumenical Service to Pray for the Healing of the World - Each of us are in need some type of healing, we all carry the pain and hurts of life, and our world is very much in need of our prayers and action to foster healing, unity, and wholeness.
> More ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND EventsPilgrimage to Spain and Portugal
Non-Parish Event of Interest
12 DAYS - OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal with Sister Sue Paweski - 12 Days from October 28 to November 8, 2026 - Visiting: Salamanca, Segovia, Avila, Santiago de Compostela, Douro River Cruise, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon and more!
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Ongoing Registration for A Taste of Italy - A Night of Pasta, Music and Art
Spirit and Light Shared Event
DATE OF EVENT - FEBRUARY 1, 2026 - 5:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin us on February 1, 2026, for a lovely evening of delicious food, beautiful art, soaring Italian arias, and warm fellowship! All in support of Spirit and Light’s essential ministries! Featuring tenor, Joseph Madary, accompanied by Joey Chimes. Also featured are images of the Oak Park Catholic Church’s stained-glass windows photographed by Ed Siderewicz.
Registration for Adult Confirmation Classes
Archdiocesan Shared Event
FORMATION WILL START ON MARCH 11, 2026
CLASSES VIA ZOOMHave you been baptized and made your First Holy Communion in the Catholic Church, but never been sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation? The Archdiocese's eight-week spring formation, in either English or Spanish, will begin on Wednesday, March 11, via Zoom.
Ongoing Registration for Men's Society Sports Trivia 18
DATE OF EVENT - FEBRUARY 28, 2026
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL GYM IN RIVER FOREST, ILThe Saint Catherine of Siena-Saint Lucy and Saint Giles Men’s Society presents: Sports Trivia 18 on Saturday, February 28 - Doors Open at 5:30 PM CDT - First Question at 7:00 PM CDT - At Trinity High School Gym in River Forest, Illinois - Assemble your team of six and get ready for the greatest sports trivia event on the planet - Great questions, prizes, beer, food and company.
Ongoing Sign-Up for The Alpha Course - At the Table!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
PROGRAM STARTS ON MARCH 17, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLIf you are looking for a place to share a meal, watch an interesting video and wrestle with questions at the core of faith and life - come and see! At Alpha, you can ask anything - It's a safe space to question life, faith, and meaning. You're invited no matter your background or beliefs.
St. Giles School - Casino Night Sponsorship Opportunities
ONGOING SPONSORSHIP ONLINE
EVENT DATE ON MARCH 7, 2026St. Giles School will hold a Casino Night Fundraiser on March 7, 2026. Sponsorship opportunities are now available online! - High Roller ($5,000) - Pit Boss ($2,500) - Card Shark ($1,500) - Dealer ($1,000) - The Bank ($500)
Community Shared Event
FRIDAYS - 7:00 PM (VIA ZOOM)
SATURDAYS - 8:30 AM - ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHJoin Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Fridays at 7:00 PM. Also, Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church.
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Spirit and Light Shared Event
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLAre you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God? This workshop will provide the basics of a centuries-old method of silent prayer which facilitates opening our minds and hearts to wordless communion with God.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - NEXT ON JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:30-9:15 AM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCH OR VIA ZOOMPractice of Christian meditation including centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking.
Archdiocesan Shared Event
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ADVENT HEALTH LAGRANGE HOSPITAL IN LAGRANGE, ILMinisters of Care bring the Eucharist to Catholics from all walks of life who are unable to participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy at their parishes. The Archdiocese conducts periodic training to help ensure those called to Ministry are educated in the spirituality, theology, and the rites of Pastoral Care of the Sick.
Women of SC-SL and SG - Winter 2026 Cook-Off
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin the Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish for a Winter 2026 Cook-Off Event at St. Giles McDonough Hall. Willing women cook and taste our way through the best of Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa cookbooks. It’s free, but BYOB!
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 1, 2026 - AT MASSES
ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHOn the First Weekend of the Month - Please bring your donations of canned or shelf-stable food and paper products with you to any of the first weekend Masses.
Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
HOUSING FORWARD SHELTERThe Housing Forward Shelter is asking the Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles to help by providing a continental breakfast for Housing Forward clients on the first Monday of each month. This is a great service opportunity for teens and families, and can be shared between households.
First Communion Preparation Sessions for Older Children in 4th-8th Grade
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - 7:00 PM - SESSIONS BEGIN
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTERChildren who are in 4th Grade through 8th Grade and have not yet received their First Communion are welcome to join with their peers to prepare for celebrating the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion during the Winter/Spring - Sessions begin on Monday, February 2, and will continue on Mondays through March.
Young Adult Women's Bible Study
Community Shared Event
MONDAYS - 8:00 PM
TEXT FOR GATHERING LOCATIONThe group reflects on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith.
Community Shared Event
TUESDAYS - 4:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCH TRANSEPTDeepen your relationship with God and find support and nourishment for your prayer life.
"The Prophetic Tradition" with Peter O'Leary
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 3 AND 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLSpirit and Light Lifelong Learning presents "The Prophetic Tradition" with Peter O'Leary - A Three-Part Series - How might the prophetic tradition of scripture speak to us in these times? How might that tradition show us how to bear prophetic witness to what we are seeing and experiencing?
Spiritual Classics - Graham Greene's The Power and The Glory
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMCome to the next Spiritual Classics gathering on Tuesday, February 3, when we’ll discuss The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, a novel about a suffering priest in Mexico during the anti-Catholic crusade of a revolutionary provincial government.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLAt this GriefShare group, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us on Wednesdays from January 28 through April 22 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall.
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTER LIVING ROOMThe St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study is starting a new series! - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week.
Community Shared Event
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - 7:00-8:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHThis is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Ongoing Invitation to Join the Surviving Divorce Program
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - 7:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTER LIVING ROOMSurviving Divorce was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Meeting Twice Monthly on Thursdays at 7:30 PM starting November 13 at Saint Giles Campus.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - 7:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us for this monthly ecumenical prayer service of song, scripture, a service of light, an extended period of silence for meditation concluding with prayers for the world.
The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - 8:30-10:00 AM
TUTORING CENTER AT MAGUIRE HALLWe are recruiting volunteers to serve as Advocates - trained companions who walk alongside families as they navigate services and pursue their goals. This unique role provides meaningful one-on-one support and connection. Please sign up for one of our monthly Bridge Breakfasts.
Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - 8:30 AM
BEYOND HUNGER FOOD PANTRYWomen of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish have committed to provide five volunteers on the first Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM - As Shopping Assistants we gather food items and pack them in large boxes for valets to deliver to clients.
Faith and Film Ministry - "The Chosen - Season 4"
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLAll are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 PM Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 4 of The Chosen
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERThe Prayer Shawl Ministers knit or crochet their shawls at home and then gather on the Second Monday of the month to work on their shawls, pray for the recipients and enjoy each other’s company.
Next - New Catholics in Conversation
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - 7:15-8:15 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MCGIVERN CENTERNEXT is a program for newer Catholics to explore the richness of the Catholic faith. Each session, we explore a fresh topic in faith and spiritual life through the Bible and faith-sharing - We meet on the second Monday of the month.
Men's Society Mass, Coffee & Donuts
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 8:00 AM
ST. GILES SITE - CHURCH AND PARISH CENTERMass at St. Giles Church and our coffee and donuts gathering afterwards in the St. Giles Parish Center Living Room.
Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 8:00-8:30 AM
ASCENSION SITE - OUR LADY'S SHRINE AT THE LABYRINTHThe Knights of Columbus always pray the rosary on the second Saturday of each month at Ascension from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Our Lady’s Shrine at the Labyrinth. All are welcome!
Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 9:00-9:45 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - TODDLER ATRIUMSpirit and Light Shared Event - Parents and toddlers are invited to a special space prepared just for them! Please join us at our future offerings each month at St. Edmund in the newly designed Toddler Atrium room adjacent to Murphy Hall.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
Community Shared Event
FEBRUARY 22, 2026 - 5:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCHThis Mass is geared toward Young Adult Community Members on the 4th Sunday of each Month at 5:00 PM at St. Edmund Church with hospitality / fellowship (except for the Season of Lent) and community building activities afterwards - All are welcome!
Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades
Spirit and Light Shared Event
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - 6:45-8:00 PM
ASCENSION SCHOOL - URSALINE CENTEROnce a month on Tuesdays, Paul Rubio, a dedicated catechist and faith-filled person, will hold a special session for 7th and 8th Grade Students to learn about faith and to encounter God in a transformative way!
FERBUARY 24, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTER LIVING ROOMInterested Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish gather in the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM for book discussion and socializing - Our next book will be posted soon!
Community Shared Event
MARCH 19, 2026 - 7:30-8:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us for Healing Prayer, Healing Song: An Ecumenical Service to Pray for the Healing of the World - Each of us are in need some type of healing, we all carry the pain and hurts of life, and our world is very much in need of our prayers and action to foster healing, unity, and wholeness.
> More ST. CATHERINE - ST. LUCY AND ST. GILES EventsPilgrimage to Spain and Portugal
Non-Parish Event of Interest
12 DAYS - OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal with Sister Sue Paweski - 12 Days from October 28 to November 8, 2026 - Visiting: Salamanca, Segovia, Avila, Santiago de Compostela, Douro River Cruise, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon and more!
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Registration for Adult Confirmation Classes
Archdiocesan Shared Event
FORMATION WILL START ON MARCH 11, 2026
CLASSES VIA ZOOMHave you been baptized and made your First Holy Communion in the Catholic Church, but never been sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation? The Archdiocese's eight-week spring formation, in either English or Spanish, will begin on Wednesday, March 11, via Zoom.
Kathy Adams Scholarship Application is Now Available
Non-Parish Event of Interest
AVAILABLE TO ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISH AND ASCENSION SCHOOLThe Kathy McMahon Adams Fund provides $1,500 college scholarships to graduates of Ascension School and parishioners at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish who are either high school seniors or current college students. Special consideration is given to students majoring in education. Applications will be accepted until February 16, 2026.
Archdiocesan Shared Event
JANUARY 31, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ADVENT HEALTH LAGRANGE HOSPITAL IN LAGRANGE, ILMinisters of Care bring the Eucharist to Catholics from all walks of life who are unable to participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy at their parishes. The Archdiocese conducts periodic training to help ensure those called to Ministry are educated in the spirituality, theology, and the rites of Pastoral Care of the Sick.
Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal
Non-Parish Event of Interest
12 DAYS - OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal with Sister Sue Paweski - 12 Days from October 28 to November 8, 2026 - Visiting: Salamanca, Segovia, Avila, Santiago de Compostela, Douro River Cruise, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon and more!
> More Non-Parish or Archdiocesan Events
Non-Parish Event of Interest
ONGOING EVENT - EVERYDAY AT 12 NOONStop. Pause. Pray. - For justice and understanding in the world! - Project Prayer at Noon was founded to address growing social division, fear, and injustice by harnessing one of humanity's oldest, most universal tools for change: unified, collective prayer.
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