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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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October 25
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, on the Moral Imperative to Uphold Both Security and Human Dignity - Declaración del Cardenal Blase J. Cupich, Arzobispo de Chicago, sobre el Imperativo Moral de mantener tanto la Seguridad como la Dignidad HumanaRead More -
October 25Last week I attended two events that highlighted the gifts and strength of our Oak Park Catholic communities and neighbors working together... As Pastor, I am so proud and pleased of the work so many have done to share these visions and help to make them a reality... What our world needs more of is what we are already doing: living hope through action!...Read More
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October 25
Recently volunteers, parish staff members, and pastors of local churches gathered to bid farewell to Centro San Edmundo and bless volunteers... Although Centro San Edmundo is closed to migrants, store rooms are available and volunteers will be filling special orders for coats and clothing until we are able to move to our new location at Boulevard Presbyterian...Read More -
October 24
We are recruiting volunteers to serve as Advocates - trained companions who walk alongside families as they navigate services and pursue their goals... To learn more, we invite you to attend our next Bridge Breakfast on November 1 at 8:30 AM...Read More
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Rosary in October at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 1-31, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND CAMPUSESOn the second Saturday of the month, the Knights pray the rosary at 8:00 to 8:30 AM at Ascension Campus. At the St. Edmund Campus, there will be a Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 11, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. Also, the rosary is prayed at 8:00 AM before daily Mass.
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.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - 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.
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 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!
Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin Mercy Associates From Honduras to learn about The Women’s Forum (Foro de Mujeres) - "Safety for Those Who Stay: Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence" - Sunday, October 26, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at St. Giles Campus - McDonough Hall.
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.
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - 6:00-8:00 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 Tuesdays from September 16 through December 9 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall.
The Alpha Course - At the Table!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - 6:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY 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
THURSDAYS - 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.
Night of Light - A Candle Service
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 30, 2025 - 8:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCH AND GREENSpirit and Light Shared Event - Are you searching for light? Come to a Candle Service at 8:00 PM at St. Edmund Church on Thursday, October 30 to reflect on how we can be hope, peace, and light to the world.
All Saints and All Souls (Remembrance) Masses
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. GILES CHURCHESFor All Saints' Day (November 1), all are welcome to our shared Mass at St. Giles at 8:00 AM - For All Souls' Day (November 2), all are welcome on Saturday, November 1 to Remembrance Masses at St. Giles Church at 4:30 PM and at Ascension Church at 5:00 PM to celebrate and hold dear the memories of all our loved ones who have died in the past year, and to pray for all the faithful departed.
The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - 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.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist Enrichment
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - 9:00 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALL"Seeing the Face of Christ in the Other: Grace and Courtesy in the Atrium and Beyond" with Laura Kelley and Mary Ellen Lesniak - This session is open to all adults: Catechists, Parents, and all from our community!
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 - 3:00-4:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLJoin us for A Gathering for Clean Energy, a powerful and grounding workshop where residents, business owners, and people of faith come together to lead, listen, and share in the movement for clean, community-powered energy.
Spiritual Classics - Mr. Blue, A Novel about a Modern St. Francis
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMCome to the next Spiritual Classics gathering on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room, when well discuss Myles Connolly's intriguing novel, Mr. Blue. Donna Ioppolo will lead the discussion. All Oak Park parishes are welcome.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - 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.
Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 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
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM AND 5:00-7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLCome check out our new Youth Ministry Room in Murphy Hall of St. Edmund Campus - We're excited to open this special space created just for teens to gather, grow in faith, and build friendships!
Moved by the Spirit: Black Catholic Men and Women of Faith and Action
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLSpirit and Light Lifelong Learning presentation with Dr. Vanessa White, D.Mi. - Co-sponsored by Dominican University - St. Catherine of Siena Center and Oak Park Catholic Parishes - Overcoming Racism as a People of Faith. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 - 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!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 7:00-8:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLWe invite you to join us and explore the mystery we celebrate every time we're around the Eucharistic Table. Come and reflect on what we see and hear when we are at Mass - signs, sounds, objects, gestures.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 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.
Faith and Film Ministry - "The Chosen - Season 3"
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALL“ARE YOU READY TO DO THE HARD THINGS?” - All are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen.
GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 - 12:00-2:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLCommunity Shared Event - Join us for this GriefShare Holiday Seminar that provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season when you are grieving a loss. This seminar will be held at St. Giles Campus - McDonough Hall.
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Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - 7:30-8:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us at Ascension Church for Healing Prayer, Healing Song - The service includes scripture, healings songs and prayers from various traditions, shared silence, and the opportunity for individual prayer, laying on of hands, and anointing.
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Month of October - Rosary, Domestic Violence Awareness and Toiletries Collection
OCTOBER 1-31, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISHOctober is designated as the month of Respect Life, of the Holy Rosary and of Domestic Violence Awareness. At Ascension and St. Edmund Parish, we offer resources for praying the rosary and domestic violence prevention. We are also having a toiletries collection for Sarah's Inn (container in the back of church).
Rosary in October at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 1-31, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND CAMPUSESOn the second Saturday of the month, the Knights pray the rosary at 8:00 to 8:30 AM at Ascension Campus. At the St. Edmund Campus, there will be a Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 11, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. Also, the rosary is prayed at 8:00 AM before daily Mass.
Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers
NOVEMBER 11, 2025
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCHREGISTER NOW! - Formation and training for NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers will be held Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund Church. We need your response in advance to prepare training materials. The session will be held if 6-10 people register.
Companions Journeying Together - Christmas Card Project 2025
SEPTEMBER 25 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISHWe are already working on our Christmas Card Project. The Christmas cards we send mean so much to the people in custody who receive them. A simple card lets them know they are not forgotten. A collection box marked "Companions Journeying Together" will be at the courtyard exit of Ascension Church by the sacristy.
2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration
INVITATION TO JOIN!
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISHIf you are currently enrolled in high school and are interested in spending a July 2026 week in Appalachia working to make homes warmer, safer and drier - please come us to register!
Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets
OCTOBER 2 THRU NOVEMBER 15, 2025
ASCENSION SCHOOLSponsorships, tickets and donations are now available for the Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction. The event will take place on Saturday, November 15 in the Ascension School Gym. Ages 21 and over.
Knights of Columbus Coat Drive
OCTOBER 11 THRU NOVEMBER 9, 2025
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHDonate your CLEAN, GENTLY USED coats and/or NEW coats, hats, gloves, socks, and underwear (in original packaging) from October 11 thru November 9 and leave items in the bin in the Ascension Church Vestibule or donate in person before Sunday Mass on October 26 at Ascension Church. Monetary donations are also accepted.
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.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - 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.
Prayer Vigil to End Gun Violence
OCTOBER 25, 2025 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
OCTOBER 25, 2025 AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLJoin us for Soup and Bread on the fourth Saturday of the month 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.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 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.
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 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!
Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin Mercy Associates From Honduras to learn about The Women’s Forum (Foro de Mujeres) - "Safety for Those Who Stay: Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence" - Sunday, October 26, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at St. Giles Campus - McDonough Hall.
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.
H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Meeting
OCTOBER 27, 2025 - 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!
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.
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - 6:00-8:00 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 Tuesdays from September 16 through December 9 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall.
The Alpha Course - At the Table!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - 6:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY 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.
THURSDAYS - 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 - 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.
Night of Light - A Candle Service
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 30, 2025 - 8:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCH AND GREENSpirit and Light Shared Event - Are you searching for light? Come to a Candle Service at 8:00 PM at St. Edmund Church on Thursday, October 30 to reflect on how we can be hope, peace, and light to the world.
All Saints and All Souls (Remembrance) Masses
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. GILES CHURCHESFor All Saints' Day (November 1), all are welcome to our shared Mass at St. Giles at 8:00 AM - For All Souls' Day (November 2), all are welcome on Saturday, November 1 to Remembrance Masses at St. Giles Church at 4:30 PM and at Ascension Church at 5:00 PM to celebrate and hold dear the memories of all our loved ones who have died in the past year, and to pray for all the faithful departed.
The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - 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.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist Enrichment
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - 9:00 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALL"Seeing the Face of Christ in the Other: Grace and Courtesy in the Atrium and Beyond" with Laura Kelley and Mary Ellen Lesniak - This session is open to all adults: Catechists, Parents, and all from our community!
NOVEMBER 1-2, 2025
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.
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 - 10:15 AM TO 12:45 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLEveryone is invited to enjoy an authentic Mexican meal: chicken tamales or quesadillas, rice beans, dessert, and drinks will be served. Crafts for the children provided. Donation is $15 per person.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 - 3:00-4:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLJoin us for A Gathering for Clean Energy, a powerful and grounding workshop where residents, business owners, and people of faith come together to lead, listen, and share in the movement for clean, community-powered energy.
Spiritual Classics - Mr. Blue, A Novel about a Modern St. Francis
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMCome to the next Spiritual Classics gathering on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room, when well discuss Myles Connolly's intriguing novel, Mr. Blue. Donna Ioppolo will lead the discussion. All Oak Park parishes are welcome.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - 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.
Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 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
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
Baptism Preparation Classes at Ascension and St. Edmund
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 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.
Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Bags Tournament
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM
ASCENSION SCHOOL GYMAdults are welcome to come and play bags on Saturday, November 8 at 6:00 PM in the Ascension School Gym. Play starts at 7:00 PM. The cost per individual is $35.00 and $70 per team.
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM AND 5:00-7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLCome check out our new Youth Ministry Room in Murphy Hall of St. Edmund Campus - We're excited to open this special space created just for teens to gather, grow in faith, and build friendships!
Coffee and... at St. Edmund Church
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 - 10:15 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLStop by Murphy Hall following the 9:15 AM Mass on Sunday morning for hospitality and fellowship!
Moved by the Spirit: Black Catholic Men and Women of Faith and Action
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLSpirit and Light Lifelong Learning presentation with Dr. Vanessa White, D.Mi. - Co-sponsored by Dominican University - St. Catherine of Siena Center and Oak Park Catholic Parishes - Overcoming Racism as a People of Faith. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 - 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!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 7:00-8:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLWe invite you to join us and explore the mystery we celebrate every time we're around the Eucharistic Table. Come and reflect on what we see and hear when we are at Mass - signs, sounds, objects, gestures.
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 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.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 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.
50+ Social Club - Theater Outing - "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B"
NOVEMBER 14, 2025
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY - MARTIN RECITAL HALL - RIVER FOREST, ILJoin the 50+ Social Club for the show at Dominican University - Martin Recital Hall and an optional pre-show dinner (your cost) at 5:00 PM at Jim & Pete’s. This is a modern-day adventure with the most iconic detective duo of all time reimagined as a gal-pal comedy.
NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - 8:30 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.
Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2025 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.
Faith and Film Ministry - "The Chosen - Season 3"
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALL“ARE YOU READY TO DO THE HARD THINGS?” - All are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen.
GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 - 12:00-2:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLCommunity Shared Event - Join us for this GriefShare Holiday Seminar that provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season when you are grieving a loss. This seminar will be held at St. Giles Campus - McDonough Hall.
NOVEMBER 17, 2025 - 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
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - 6:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLWe will be discussing The Fraud by Zadie Smith - The Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for dinner and discussion.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - 7:30-8:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us at Ascension Church for Healing Prayer, Healing Song - The service includes scripture, healings songs and prayers from various traditions, shared silence, and the opportunity for individual prayer, laying on of hands, and anointing.
50+ Social Club - Ballet Outing - "The Nutcracker"
DECEMBER 7, 2025
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - RIVER FOREST, ILThis is a Ballet Légere’s 40th Anniversary Production of "The Nutcracker" - Join us for the show on December 7 at 12:00 PM at Dominican University - Performing Arts Center with an optional post show lunch (your cost) at Jim & Pete’s.
Hospitality at Ascension Church
DECEMBER 21, 2025 - AFTER MASSES
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH GREENStop by the Parish Green following the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Mass for refreshments and fellowship.
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50+ Social Club - Theater Outing - "Sister Act"
JANUARY 7, 2026
DRURY LANE THEATRE IN OAKBROOK TERRACEJoin the 50+ Social Club on Wednesday, January 7, at 1:30 PM for our next theater outing, "Sister Act," at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $45 each. The deadline to purchase tickets is December 7 or until all tickets are sold.
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Rosary in October at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 1-31, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND CAMPUSESOn the second Saturday of the month, the Knights pray the rosary at 8:00 to 8:30 AM at Ascension Campus. At the St. Edmund Campus, there will be a Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 11, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. Also, the rosary is prayed at 8:00 AM before daily Mass.
2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration
INVITATION TO JOIN!
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA-ST. LUCY AND ST. GILES PARISHThe St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Appalachia Service Project (ASP) invites Teens and Adults to register to spend a week in July 2026 on a Mission Trip, working to inspire hope through service making homes warmer, safer, and drier for the people of Appalachia - It is a service project built on relationships!
St. Giles School - 8th Grade Fundraiser
OCTOBER 21-25, 2025
ST. GILES SCHOOL - ORDER ONLLINESupport the St. Giles School 8th Graders through their Double Good Fundraiser - Order from Double Good from October 21 through October 25 and 50% of your purchase goes to supporting the 8th Graders and you receive a delicious reward!
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.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - 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.
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 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!
Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin Mercy Associates From Honduras to learn about The Women’s Forum (Foro de Mujeres) - "Safety for Those Who Stay: Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence" - Sunday, October 26, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at St. Giles Campus - McDonough Hall.
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.
Community Shared Event
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - 6:00-8:00 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 Tuesdays from September 16 through December 9 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall.
The Alpha Course - At the Table!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - 6:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY 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.
OCTOBER 28, 2025 - 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 Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up by Dave Barry.
OCTOBER 29, 2025 - 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 on the Psalms! - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week.
Community Shared Event
THURSDAYS - 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.
Night of Light - A Candle Service
Spirit and Light Shared Event
OCTOBER 30, 2025 - 8:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - CHURCH AND GREENSpirit and Light Shared Event - Are you searching for light? Come to a Candle Service at 8:00 PM at St. Edmund Church on Thursday, October 30 to reflect on how we can be hope, peace, and light to the world.
All Saints and All Souls (Remembrance) Masses
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025
ASCENSION AND ST. GILES CHURCHESFor All Saints' Day (November 1), all are welcome to our shared Mass at St. Giles at 8:00 AM - For All Souls' Day (November 2), all are welcome on Saturday, November 1 to Remembrance Masses at St. Giles Church at 4:30 PM and at Ascension Church at 5:00 PM to celebrate and hold dear the memories of all our loved ones who have died in the past year, and to pray for all the faithful departed.
Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - 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.
The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - 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.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist Enrichment
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - 9:00 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALL"Seeing the Face of Christ in the Other: Grace and Courtesy in the Atrium and Beyond" with Laura Kelley and Mary Ellen Lesniak - This session is open to all adults: Catechists, Parents, and all from our community!
NOVEMBER 1-2, 2025 - 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.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 - 3:00-4:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLJoin us for A Gathering for Clean Energy, a powerful and grounding workshop where residents, business owners, and people of faith come together to lead, listen, and share in the movement for clean, community-powered energy.
NOVEMBER 3-9, 2025
ST. GILES CHURCH AND SCHOOLThe Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter - Please bring any gently used or new coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves, and deposit them in the donation bins located at St. Giles Church and School Campus.
Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
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.
Spiritual Classics - Mr. Blue, A Novel about a Modern St. Francis
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMCome to the next Spiritual Classics gathering on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room, when well discuss Myles Connolly's intriguing novel, Mr. Blue. Donna Ioppolo will lead the discussion. All Oak Park parishes are welcome.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - 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.
Men's Society Mass, Coffee & Donuts
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 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.
Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 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
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM AND 5:00-7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLCome check out our new Youth Ministry Room in Murphy Hall of St. Edmund Campus - We're excited to open this special space created just for teens to gather, grow in faith, and build friendships!
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - 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.
Moved by the Spirit: Black Catholic Men and Women of Faith and Action
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLSpirit and Light Lifelong Learning presentation with Dr. Vanessa White, D.Mi. - Co-sponsored by Dominican University - St. Catherine of Siena Center and Oak Park Catholic Parishes - Overcoming Racism as a People of Faith. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 - 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!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 7:00-8:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLWe invite you to join us and explore the mystery we celebrate every time we're around the Eucharistic Table. Come and reflect on what we see and hear when we are at Mass - signs, sounds, objects, gestures.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 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.
Faith and Film Ministry - "The Chosen - Season 3"
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALL“ARE YOU READY TO DO THE HARD THINGS?” - All are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen.
GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 - 12:00-2:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLCommunity Shared Event - Join us for this GriefShare Holiday Seminar that provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season when you are grieving a loss. This seminar will be held at St. Giles Campus - McDonough Hall.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - 7:30-8:30 PM
ASCENSION SITE - CHURCHJoin us at Ascension Church for Healing Prayer, Healing Song - The service includes scripture, healings songs and prayers from various traditions, shared silence, and the opportunity for individual prayer, laying on of hands, and anointing.
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Loyola Scripture School Registration
Non-Parish Event of Interest
FALL AND WINTER CLASSESThe IPS Scripture School is a center for comprehensive formation around Scripture, providing in-depth knowledge of the Bible within a Roman Catholic framework - Registration for Fall and Winter Classes! - BROCHURE IN PDF FORMAT
Men's Retreat - A Weekend of Prayer, Reflection and Fraternity
Non-Parish Event of Interest
NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025
ST. MARY OF THE LAKE SEMINARY IN MUNDELEIN, ILThis fall, join men from across our communities for a powerful weekend of prayer, reflection, and fraternity. In a world filled with distraction and pressure, we are invited to return to the stillness where God's wisdom is found. Rooted in the spirituality of Saint Augustine, this retreat will help you quiet your soul, seek clarity, and walk more confidently in God’s path.
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Experience Jesus! Prayer Retreat
Non-Parish Event of Interest
NOVEMBER 15, 2025
HOLY ARCHANGELS PARISH - ST. MATTHEW CHURCH IN SCHAUMBURG, ILYou're Invited to a Special Retreat Experience - Prepare Your Heart for Advent - Come to a memorable and meaningful day of spiritual renewal as we walk more deeply with the Lord and prepare our hearts for the sacred season of Advent.
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