Non-Parish Event of Interest - This 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.

Spirit and Light Shared Event - Join us for an afternoon filled with Irish music, fun, storytelling, sing-alongs, and laughter! With special guest Gerry Dignan and a performance from the Oak Park Irish Dancers - The event will be held on March 1 in McDonough Hall of St. Giles Campus.

Community Shared Event - Please join us for our annual African American Heritage Celebration on Saturday, February 14, at 4:30 PM Mass, with music under the direction of Dr. Thomas Jefferson, followed by a reception in the Gathering Area of St. Giles Church.

Spirit and Light Shared Event - Families are invited to a Mardi Gras Children's Party, Carnival Games, Pizza, and King Cup Cake - We will also have a Parade, Palm Burning for Ash Wednesday, and Prayer Service - Suggested Donation: $5.00 to $10.00 - All proceeds benefit "The Community Fridge Project"

Sign up now for Catholic Vacation Bible School. The camp runs from June 8 - 12, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. All chidren ages 4-11 are invited to attend. Campers will enter and leave thru the door by St. Edmund Church Parking Lot. Sign in and Sign Out are required each day.

The Ascension Knights of Columbus invites everyone to a Fish Fry on Friday, February 20 and Friday, March 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM in the Ascension School Gym. Sign up to volunteer.

Please bring non-perishable food items to Ascension and St. Edmund Churches during Mass for our monthly St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry collection. Monetary donations are accepted in the offertory baskets at church or online.

St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish has their Food First Collection on the First Weekend of the Month at St. Giles Church - Please bring your donations of canned or shelf-stable food and paper products with you to any of the first weekend Masses.

The Knights of Columbus and the St. Edmund Diaper Ministry collect diapers and other items on the first weekend of the month for The Neighborhood Bridge, Housing Forward, and Beyond Hunger.