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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 except Second Saturday and Ascension on Second Saturday: Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, and May 8 4:30 PM English English EN - Vigil - St. Giles 5:00 PM English English EN - Vigil - St. Edmund except Second Saturday and Ascension on Second Saturday: Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, and May 8
- 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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November 1
Generation to Generation: Passing on the Gift of Faith. Today I want to reflect on building a Church for both today and tomorrow by asking you to reflect on what kind of Church will we leave to the next generation? That is the question at the heart of the Archdioceses of Chicago Generation to Generation: Answer the Call campaign... The campaign will run from 2025 through 2030 and seeks to address long-term needs throughout the Archdiocese... We celebrate the Feast of All Saints this weekend followed by All Souls Day on Monday... READ MORE!Read More -
November 1
The Immigrant Crosses is a traveling art and prayer project created by Priests for Justice for Immigrants, Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants, and local labor unions for the same purpose - to make certain those who have died in immigration custody or enforcement activities since 2020 are not forgotten... The goal of the project is to raise awareness and engage people in prayer, action, and advocacy for compassionate immigration reform in our country... Migrant Ministry is seeking warm clothes, including coats and winter gear... READ MORE!Read More -
October 31
Black Catholic History Month is an annual November observance that highlights the contributions of Black Catholics in the United States and globally. It was officially established in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus... In recognition of Black Catholic History Month, we are highlighting catholic African American holy women and men on the road to sainthood: Fr. Augustus Tolton, Henriette Delille, Pierre Toussaint, Julia Greeley, Sister Thea Bowman, FSPA, Friar Martin de Porres Ward, OFM, and Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange... READ MORE!Read More -
October 31
Beginning in October and going through May, on the second Saturday of each of those months our Saturday evening 5:00 PM Mass will be celebrated at our Ascension Church site... Accommodating this is simply a gesture of goodwill and a bridge builder to honor many who have made the transition to St. Edmund but who also have a desire to worship now and then on a Saturday night at Ascension Church, which before unification was their Mass preference... READ MORE!Read More
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Select and View Upcoming Eventsbuilding Strong Communities and Parishes
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Ongoing Request to Act for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Archdiocesan Shared Event
A federal tax credit scholarship program for K-12 Education - Letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich - Please send a message to the Governor and ask him to opt-in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. You can also call the Governor’s office directly at (217) 782-6830.
Religious Education Registration 2026-2027
Spirit and Light Shared Event
ONGOING INVITATION TO REGISTER
BOTH OAK PARK PARISHESReligious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6.
Ongoing Ticket Sale for Bears Watch Party - The Neighborhood Bridge
Community Shared Event
EVENT DATE - NOVEMBER 8, 2026
ROBERT'S WESTSIDE IN FOREST PARK, ILJoin The Neighborhood Bridge on Sunday, November 8 at 6:30 PM as the Bears take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Robert’s Westside in Forest Park. Come enjoy the excitement of Bears football on a big screen, while supporting the final fundraiser of the year of The Neighborhood Bridge.
Let’s Light Up Oak Park! - Luminaria Sale
Spirit and Light Shared Event
ONGOING SALE - PICK-UP DATES ON DECEMBER 19-20, 2026
OAK PARK PARISHESOrder your Luminaria Kit NOW for “Light Up the Night” or for Christmas Eve - Cost is $10.00 per Kit and includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand. Pay by card, cash, or check at pick-up dates on December 19 or December 20.
Ongoing Ticket Sale - CCOP Seniors - Drury Lane Theatre Outing to see "9 to 5"
Community Shared Event
EVENT DATE ON FEBRUARY 24, 2027 - 1:30 PM
DRURY LANE THEATRE IN OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILJoin the CCOP Seniors group on Wednesday, February 24, 2027, at 1:30 PM for our next Theatre Outing to see "9 to 5" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Tickets are $50 each. The deadline to purchase tickets is January 24 or until all tickets are sold.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 5, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERA Young Adult Group meets biweekly to study the Gospel on Thursdays at 6:30 PM at St. Giles Campus - Parish Center. The group engages in a Christ-centered gathering designed to help young adults connect God's Word to real-life challenges, identity, and authentic community.
Community Shared Event
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON NOVEMBER 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.
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
NOVEMBER 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.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - NEXT ON NOVEMBER 7, 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.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2026 - AT 8:00 AM AND 10:30 AM MASSES
ST. GILES CHURCHThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, at the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses at St. Giles Church. If your health is impaired due to physical or emotional illness, injury, or advanced age, you may receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Next - New Catholics in Conversation
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 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.
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLAt a GriefShare group in our community on Tuesdays (September 8 through November 24) at St. Giles Campus, you'll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief - Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one! - Come join us!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLCome Be Part of What's Next! - Youth Alpha - Thursday’s Dinner - GREAT FOOD! - 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM followed by 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Small group discussions - Faith - Friends - Service - Fun! - And More!
The Spirituality of Racial Healing and Repair
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLFr. Larry Dowling invites participants into a faith-centered exploration of racial healing and repair rooted in Scripture, Catholic social teaching, and the witness of Black spirituality - Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM at McDonough Hall, St. Giles Campus.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 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. Meetings are held on some Thursdays at 7:30 PM at Saint Giles Campus.
Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 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 12 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 14 AND 21, 2026 - 9:00-9:45 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - TODDLER ATRIUMParents and toddlers are invited to a special space prepared just for them! We meet twice a month on the second and third Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at St. Edmund in the specially designed Toddler Atrium room adjacent to Murphy Hall.
One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry Meeting
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
GriefShare Program - Surviving the Holidays
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 15, 2026 - 12:00-2:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLThis 2-Hour Bereavement Seminar provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season - November 15 at St. Giles Campus - Co-Hosted by: Grace Lutheran Church.
CCOP Seniors - St. Mother Theodore Guerin Presentation
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 17, 2026 - 12:00 NOON
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin the CCOP Seniors meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 12 Noon in St. Giles McDonough Hall for a presentation on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin brought to life by Sr. Sue Pawleski. Bring a brown bag lunch and, if you’d like, a dessert to share.
Black and Catholic - Music and Storytelling
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY IN RIVER FOREST, ILJoin us on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 PM in the Martin Recital Hall at Dominican University in River Forest, IL, for an evening of music, storytelling, and community as we celebrate the legacy and enduring spiritual tradition of Black Catholics. Led by Tyrone Pittman and musicians from Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church, we will experience the powerful ways music has carried stories of faith, joy, and liberation across generations.
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Bilingual Mass
Community Shared Event
DECEMBER 12, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
ST. EDMUND CHURCHThe Oak Park Parishes will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with a bilingual Mass in her honor on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 AM in St. Edmund Church, followed by a hospitality event in Murphy Hall. All are welcome!
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Ongoing Request to Act for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Archdiocesan Shared Event
A federal tax credit scholarship program for K-12 Education - Letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich - Please send a message to the Governor and ask him to opt-in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. You can also call the Governor’s office directly at (217) 782-6830.
ONGOING INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH OCTOBER 31
ASCENSION SITE - BOX AT THE CHURCH COURTYARD DOORThe Christmas cards we send mean so much to people in custody who receive them. A simple card lets them know they are not forgotten. All donations are due by October 31. Please place the donations in the box at the Ascension Church courtyard door.
Ongoing Sign-Up for Ascension School Fundraiser - Denim and Diamonds
EVENT DATE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2026
ONGOING ONLINE PURCHASE AND DONATIONSSponsor, purchase tickets, or donate to our annual Thanks-for-Giving Event. Purchase tickets by October 14 and receive $15 off the ticket price.
Religious Education Registration 2026-2027
Spirit and Light Shared Event
ONGOING INVITATION TO REGISTER
BOTH OAK PARK PARISHESReligious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6.
Ongoing Ticket Sale for Bears Watch Party - The Neighborhood Bridge
Community Shared Event
EVENT DATE - NOVEMBER 8, 2026
ROBERT'S WESTSIDE IN FOREST PARK, ILJoin The Neighborhood Bridge on Sunday, November 8 at 6:30 PM as the Bears take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Robert’s Westside in Forest Park. Come enjoy the excitement of Bears football on a big screen, while supporting the final fundraiser of the year of The Neighborhood Bridge.
Ongoing Registration for Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
TRIP DATES - JULY 17-24, 2027
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISHRegistration is now open for the Ascension and St. Edmund Appalachia Service Trip on July 17-24, 2027, to the Appalachian region. Teens (with adult supervision) learn to repair houses of families who live in poverty. We stay in local schools or gyms, and after spending 7-8 hours working on the homes, we come together for meals and other activities.
Let’s Light Up Oak Park! - Luminaria Sale
Spirit and Light Shared Event
ONGOING SALE - PICK-UP DATES ON DECEMBER 19-20, 2026
OAK PARK PARISHESOrder your Luminaria Kit NOW for “Light Up the Night” or for Christmas Eve - Cost is $10.00 per Kit and includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand. Pay by card, cash, or check at pick-up dates on December 19 or December 20.
Ascension School Registration for Year 2026-2027
ONGOING INQUIRY FORM
ASCENSION SCHOOLSpace is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today!
Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed
NOVEMBER 13 AND 27, 2026
HOUSING FORWARD SHELTERAscension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (Next on November 13 and 27). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day.
Ongoing Ticket Sale - CCOP Seniors - Drury Lane Theatre Outing to see "9 to 5"
Community Shared Event
EVENT DATE ON FEBRUARY 24, 2027 - 1:30 PM
DRURY LANE THEATRE IN OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILJoin the CCOP Seniors group on Wednesday, February 24, 2027, at 1:30 PM for our next Theatre Outing to see "9 to 5" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Tickets are $50 each. The deadline to purchase tickets is January 24 or until all tickets are sold.
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.
NOVEMBER 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.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLAt a GriefShare group in our community on Tuesdays (September 8 through November 24) at St. Giles Campus, you'll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief - Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one! - Come join us!
Spiritual Classics - Thoughts in Solitude
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMOur November Spiritual Classics book discussion will feature Merton’s book Thoughts in Solitude on Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00 PM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room. Thomas Merton addresses with eloquence and insight the pleasure of a solitary life as well as the necessity for quiet reflection in an age when so little is private. All Oak Park parishes are welcome.
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON NOVEMBER 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
NOVEMBER 5, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERA Young Adult Group meets biweekly to study the Gospel on Thursdays at 6:30 PM at St. Giles Campus - Parish Center. The group engages in a Christ-centered gathering designed to help young adults connect God's Word to real-life challenges, identity, and authentic community.
Community Shared Event
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON NOVEMBER 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.
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
NOVEMBER 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.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - NEXT ON NOVEMBER 7, 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.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2026 - AT 8:00 AM AND 10:30 AM MASSES
ST. GILES CHURCHThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, at the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses at St. Giles Church. If your health is impaired due to physical or emotional illness, injury, or advanced age, you may receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
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
NOVEMBER 8 AND NOVEMBER 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.
NOVEMBER 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
NOVEMBER 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.
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.
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLCome Be Part of What's Next! - Youth Alpha - Thursday’s Dinner - GREAT FOOD! - 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM followed by 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Small group discussions - Faith - Friends - Service - Fun! - And More!
The Spirituality of Racial Healing and Repair
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLFr. Larry Dowling invites participants into a faith-centered exploration of racial healing and repair rooted in Scripture, Catholic social teaching, and the witness of Black spirituality - Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM at McDonough Hall, St. Giles Campus.
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MCGIVERN CENTERThe 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 12, 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. Meetings are held on some Thursdays at 7:30 PM at Saint Giles Campus.
Celebrate the Feast of St. Edmund
NOVEMBER 14-15, 2026
ST. EDMUND CHURCHSt. Edmond of Abingdon’s Feast Day is Monday, November 16, but we'll celebrate all weekend. On Saturday, November 14, St. Edmund Church will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for visitors to enjoy and learn about the saint and the parish. On Sunday, November 15, St. Edmond of Abingdon will be celebrated at the 9:15 AM Mass, with an extended Coffee And in Murphy Hall from 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM.
Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 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 12 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 14 AND 21, 2026 - 9:00-9:45 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - TODDLER ATRIUMParents and toddlers are invited to a special space prepared just for them! We meet twice a month on the second and third Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at St. Edmund in the specially designed Toddler Atrium room adjacent to Murphy Hall.
One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry Meeting
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 14, 2026 - 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 14, 2026 - 2:30 PM
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.
Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry
NOVEMBER 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.
Coffee and... at St. Edmund Church
NOVEMBER 15, 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!
GriefShare Program - Surviving the Holidays
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 15, 2026 - 12:00-2:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLThis 2-Hour Bereavement Seminar provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season - November 15 at St. Giles Campus - Co-Hosted by: Grace Lutheran Church.
NOVEMBER 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.
CCOP Seniors - St. Mother Theodore Guerin Presentation
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 17, 2026 - 12:00 NOON
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin the CCOP Seniors meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 12 Noon in St. Giles McDonough Hall for a presentation on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin brought to life by Sr. Sue Pawleski. Bring a brown bag lunch and, if you’d like, a dessert to share.
Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club
NOVEMBER 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLWe will be discussing Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close - The Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for dinner and discussion.
Black and Catholic - Music and Storytelling
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY IN RIVER FOREST, ILJoin us on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 PM in the Martin Recital Hall at Dominican University in River Forest, IL, for an evening of music, storytelling, and community as we celebrate the legacy and enduring spiritual tradition of Black Catholics. Led by Tyrone Pittman and musicians from Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church, we will experience the powerful ways music has carried stories of faith, joy, and liberation across generations.
NOVEMBER 21, 2026 - 8:00-10:00 AM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMThis Men's Spiritual Formation Group meets monthly at 8:00 AM on the third Saturday at the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for Scripture reading, discussion, prayer, and fellowship.
Sunday Social Hour (Hospitality) at Ascension Church
NOVEMBER 22, 2026 - AFTER MASSES
ASCENSION SITE - PINE ROOM, SCHOOL GYM OR PARISH GREENStop by the Parish Green following the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Mass for refreshments and fellowship.
H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Meeting
NOVEMBER 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MCGIVERN CENTERThe 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!
NOVEMBER 28-29, 2026
ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND CHURCHESTroop 20 Scouts are selling fresh, fragrant Christmas wreaths and ropes of balsam garland again. Orders can also be placed online. Final orders are due by Monday, November 2. Free local delivery on Saturday, November 28, to local businesses, residents, and parishioners, or pick up on Sunday, November 29, after Mass from scouts who will be available.
Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church
NOVEMBER 28, 2026 AFTER THE 5:00 PM MASS
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLJoin us for Soup and Bread on the last Saturday of the month following the 5:00 PM Mass in Murphy Hall. Home made soups and bread are served.
DECEMBER 5-6, 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.
> More ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND EventsFeast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Bilingual Mass
Community Shared Event
DECEMBER 12, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
ST. EDMUND CHURCHThe Oak Park Parishes will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with a bilingual Mass in her honor on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 AM in St. Edmund Church, followed by a hospitality event in Murphy Hall. All are welcome!
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St. Giles School Applications 2027-2028
ONGOING INVITATION TO APPLY
ST. GILES SCHOOLNow Accepting Applications for the 2027-2028 School Year - Once you’ve decided that Saint Giles School is the right fit for your family, we warmly invite you to complete an application for enrollment.
Ongoing Invitation for SGFMC Turkey Trot 2026
ON THANKSGIVING DAY - REGISTER AND VOLUNTEER
ST. GILES CAMPUSWe have celebrated the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning for over forty years. Now is the time to get ready for the FORTY-FOURTH (XLIV) running of the Turkeys to celebrate and gather again on Thanksgiving morning - Thursday, November 26. We need 60-65 to pull this off each year. We will be sending requests to last year’s volunteers, but we are also looking for more younger participation.
Ongoing Registration for Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
TRIP DATES - JULY 17-24, 2027
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA-ST. LUCY AND ST. GILES PARISHASP is more than a trip to Appalachia to repair buildings - it is a service project built on relationships - Registration for ASP 2027 is now open for teens and adults seeking to inspire hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia.
Ongoing Request to Act for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Archdiocesan Shared Event
A federal tax credit scholarship program for K-12 Education - Letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich - Please send a message to the Governor and ask him to opt-in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. You can also call the Governor’s office directly at (217) 782-6830.
Religious Education Registration 2026-2027
Spirit and Light Shared Event
ONGOING INVITATION TO REGISTER
BOTH OAK PARK PARISHESReligious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6.
Ongoing Ticket Sale for Bears Watch Party - The Neighborhood Bridge
Community Shared Event
EVENT DATE - NOVEMBER 8, 2026
ROBERT'S WESTSIDE IN FOREST PARK, ILJoin The Neighborhood Bridge on Sunday, November 8 at 6:30 PM as the Bears take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Robert’s Westside in Forest Park. Come enjoy the excitement of Bears football on a big screen, while supporting the final fundraiser of the year of The Neighborhood Bridge.
Let’s Light Up Oak Park! - Luminaria Sale
Spirit and Light Shared Event
ONGOING SALE - PICK-UP DATES ON DECEMBER 19-20, 2026
OAK PARK PARISHESOrder your Luminaria Kit NOW for “Light Up the Night” or for Christmas Eve - Cost is $10.00 per Kit and includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand. Pay by card, cash, or check at pick-up dates on December 19 or December 20.
Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward Volunteer Opportunity for Women
EVENT DATE - DECEMBER 7, 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 (next on December 7, 2026). This is a great service opportunity for teens and families, and can be shared between households.
Ongoing Ticket Sale - CCOP Seniors - Drury Lane Theatre Outing to see "9 to 5"
Community Shared Event
EVENT DATE ON FEBRUARY 24, 2027 - 1:30 PM
DRURY LANE THEATRE IN OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILJoin the CCOP Seniors group on Wednesday, February 24, 2027, at 1:30 PM for our next Theatre Outing to see "9 to 5" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Tickets are $50 each. The deadline to purchase tickets is January 24 or until all tickets are sold.
NOVEMBER 2-8, 2026
ST. GILES SITE - CHURCH AND SCHOOLPlease Donate NEW and GENTLY USED Coats and Winter Accessories on November 2-8 - Your generosity helps local charities and schools provide warmth and care to adults and children throughout our community! - Collection bins will be located throughout the St. Giles Campus at the Church and School locations.
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
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLAt a GriefShare group in our community on Tuesdays (September 8 through November 24) at St. Giles Campus, you'll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief - Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one! - Come join us!
Spiritual Classics - Thoughts in Solitude
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ASCENSION SITE - PARISH CENTER DINING ROOMOur November Spiritual Classics book discussion will feature Merton’s book Thoughts in Solitude on Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00 PM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room. Thomas Merton addresses with eloquence and insight the pleasure of a solitary life as well as the necessity for quiet reflection in an age when so little is private. All Oak Park parishes are welcome.
NOVEMBER 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
NOVEMBER 5, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERA Young Adult Group meets biweekly to study the Gospel on Thursdays at 6:30 PM at St. Giles Campus - Parish Center. The group engages in a Christ-centered gathering designed to help young adults connect God's Word to real-life challenges, identity, and authentic community.
Community Shared Event
THURSDAYS - NEXT ON NOVEMBER 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.
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
NOVEMBER 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.
Community Shared Event
SATURDAYS - NEXT ON NOVEMBER 7, 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.
Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity
NOVEMBER 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.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2026 - AT 8:00 AM AND 10:30 AM MASSES
ST. GILES CHURCHThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, at the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses at St. Giles Church. If your health is impaired due to physical or emotional illness, injury, or advanced age, you may receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
NOVEMBER 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
NOVEMBER 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.
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.
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - 6:30 PM
ST. EDMUND SITE - MURPHY HALLCome Be Part of What's Next! - Youth Alpha - Thursday’s Dinner - GREAT FOOD! - 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM followed by 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Small group discussions - Faith - Friends - Service - Fun! - And More!
The Spirituality of Racial Healing and Repair
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLFr. Larry Dowling invites participants into a faith-centered exploration of racial healing and repair rooted in Scripture, Catholic social teaching, and the witness of Black spirituality - Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM at McDonough Hall, St. Giles Campus.
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 12, 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. Meetings are held on some Thursdays at 7:30 PM at Saint Giles Campus.
Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 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!
Men's Society Mass, Coffee & Donuts
NOVEMBER 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.
Calling all Little Lambs Ages 12 Months - 3 Years of Age!
Spirit and Light Shared Event
NOVEMBER 14 AND 21, 2026 - 9:00-9:45 AM
ST. EDMUND SITE - TODDLER ATRIUMParents and toddlers are invited to a special space prepared just for them! We meet twice a month on the second and third Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at St. Edmund in the specially designed Toddler Atrium room adjacent to Murphy Hall.
One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry Meeting
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - PARISH CENTERLGBTQ+ individuals, their families and friends are welcome to share through deep listening circles.
GriefShare Program - Surviving the Holidays
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 15, 2026 - 12:00-2:00 PM
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLThis 2-Hour Bereavement Seminar provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season - November 15 at St. Giles Campus - Co-Hosted by: Grace Lutheran Church.
CCOP Seniors - St. Mother Theodore Guerin Presentation
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 17, 2026 - 12:00 NOON
ST. GILES SITE - MCDONOUGH HALLJoin the CCOP Seniors meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 12 Noon in St. Giles McDonough Hall for a presentation on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin brought to life by Sr. Sue Pawleski. Bring a brown bag lunch and, if you’d like, a dessert to share.
Black and Catholic - Music and Storytelling
Community Shared Event
NOVEMBER 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY IN RIVER FOREST, ILJoin us on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 PM in the Martin Recital Hall at Dominican University in River Forest, IL, for an evening of music, storytelling, and community as we celebrate the legacy and enduring spiritual tradition of Black Catholics. Led by Tyrone Pittman and musicians from Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church, we will experience the powerful ways music has carried stories of faith, joy, and liberation across generations.
NOVEMBER 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 First Comes Love by Emily Giffin.
DECEMBER 6, 2026 - AT MASSES
ST. GILES SITE - CHURCHPlease bring your donations of canned or shelf-stable food and paper products with you to the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday Masses at Saint Giles Church. Donations may be brought to the altar during the Offertory.
> More ST. CATHERINE - ST. LUCY AND ST. GILES EventsFeast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Bilingual Mass
Community Shared Event
DECEMBER 12, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
ST. EDMUND CHURCHThe Oak Park Parishes will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with a bilingual Mass in her honor on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 AM in St. Edmund Church, followed by a hospitality event in Murphy Hall. All are welcome!
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Ongoing Request to Act for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Archdiocesan Shared Event
A federal tax credit scholarship program for K-12 Education - Letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich - Please send a message to the Governor and ask him to opt-in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. You can also call the Governor’s office directly at (217) 782-6830.
Peacemaking in Families Series
Non-Parish Event of Interest
FEBRUARY - NOVEMBER 2026 - 3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN WESTERN SPRINGSThis series introduces Empowering Communication offering practical tools for healthy relationships, respectful dialogue, and staying connected through conflict, while strengthening relationships and exploring paths toward reconciliation. February - November, Eight 3 hour sessions, on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the First Congregational Church in Western Springs.
> 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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