Ascension and St. Edmund Parish
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Two Churches - One Parish Community
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We are a Roman Catholic Parish with two beautiful worship sites, created in 2022 through the Archdiocese of Chicago unification process. As a people called to proclaim and live the Gospel, we celebrate the liturgical life of the community and serve those in need, both within our Parish and beyond. Following the example of Jesus, we value the diversity of gifts in all people and all are welcome. More About Us...
ASCENSION CHURCH - PARISH CENTER OFFICE
- 808 S. East Avenue - Oak Park, IL 60304
- (708) 848-2703 / (708) 848-2773 (Fax)
- General Parish Email - [email protected]
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ST. EDMUND CHURCH - McGIVERN CENTER
- 188 S. Oak Park Avenue - Oak Park, IL 60302
- Campus Office - (708) 848-4417
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Parish Office Hours
ASCENSION CHURCH - PARISH CENTER OFFICE
- Monday and Thursday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday - 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saturday - CLOSED
- Sunday - 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- If you need to contact a priest after hours, call the Parish Office and choose option 3 to speak to a priest. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.
ST. EDMUND CHURCH - McGIVERN CENTER
- Monday thru Friday - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Mass Times and Confessions
- Confessions - Saturday at St. Edmund Church - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Vigil at St. Edmund Church - 5:00 PM
- Sunday at Ascension Church - 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM
- Sunday at St. Edmund Church - 9:15 AM
- Sunday - Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors at St. Edmund Church - 5:00 PM
- Monday and Friday at St. Edmund Church - 8:30 AM
- Tuesday through Thursday at Ascension Church - 8:30 AM
- Confessions - Saturday at St. Edmund Church - 4:00 PM
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Latest Highlights - Parish and Shared Communities
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October 12
Since the installation of the LISTENWIFI 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...Read More -
October 12
While Father Carl is on Vacation, our Oak Park Parishes' Operations Directors offer some parish updates!... Carlos Guerrero: I want to begin by thanking you for your ongoing support of the parish. Fr. Carl and all of us on the staff appreciate each one of you... Matt Brophy: When I started working at the parish in January 2021, Fr. Carl wondered if I would have enough work to keep me busy...Read More -
October 12
Last Thursday, October 9, was our last Migrant Ministry Services day in Centro San Edmundo,... how do we meet the needs of the migrants too afraid and traumatized to leave their homes?... The free stores are paused, but our incredible volunteers are not stopping... Padre Vittorio Bruscella, CMF, recently reflected that “the word ‘Sanctuary’ no longer means a place made of bricks”...Read More -
October 11
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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Upcoming Events - Parish and Shared
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September 8 - November 11
REGISTER 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.Read More -
September 21 - October 31
If you are currently enrolled in high school and are interested in spending a July week in Appalachia with Ascension and St. Edmund volunteers working to make homes warmer, safer and drier - please contact us to register!Read More -
September 25 - October 31
We 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.Read More -
October 1 - October 31
October 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, domestic violence prevention and also a toiletries collection for Sarah's Inn (container in the back of church).Read More
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WelcomeAscension and St. Edmund Parish
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PARISH INFORMATION
- About Us - Mission and History
- Our Clergy and Staff - Contact Us
- Our Leadership Councils
- Parish Bulletin and E-Newsletter
- Parish Events
- Parish Registration
- Request a Sacramental Certificate
- Submit a Room Request
- Photo / Video Gallery
SHARED INFORMATION
- Our Pastor's Weekly Letter
- Spirit and Light Collaborative
- Migrant Ministry
- The Neighborhood Bridge
- VIRTUS - Protecting God's Children
PARISH SCHOOL
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Worship & PrayAscension and St. Edmund Parish
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PARISH OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP AND PRAYER
- Parish Mass and Reconciliation Schedule
- Livestream Schedule
- Mass Intentions
- Prayer Requests
- Funerals
- Becoming Catholics (OCIA)
- Sacraments
- Liturgical Ministries
- Music Ministry
- Healing Prayer, Healing Song
- Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé
- Living the Word
- Prayer Resources
SHARED OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP AND PRAYER
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Grow & LearnAscension and St. Edmund Parish
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SPIRIT AND LIGHT COLLABORATIVE
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
SPIRIT AND LIGHT - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
- Religious Education
- Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades
- Youth Ministry
- ASP - Appalachia Service Project
- Quinceañera
SPIRIT AND LIGHT - ADULT SPIRITUALITY
- Lifelong Learning Events / Committee
- Spiritual Classics
- Young Adult Ministry
- Bible Study
- Centering Prayer / Meditation
- Faith and Fellowship
- NEXT - New Catholics In Conversation
- Evangelization Team
- SPRED - Special Religious Education
- One in Love LGBTQ+ Ministry
PARISH SCHOOL
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
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Belong & ConnectAscension and St. Edmund Parish
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Serve & SupportAscension and St. Edmund Parish
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PARISH MINISTRIES
- Ministering to Our Neighbors
- Social & Environmental Justice Ministries
- Liturgical Ministries
- Music Ministry
- Parish ASP - Appalachia Service Project
SHARED MINISTRIES
- Find Ways to Serve in our Communities
- The Neighborhood Bridge
- Migrant Ministry
- Overcoming Racism
- Housing Forward Shelter
- Faith and Fellowship
- Food Collection / Food First
- SisterHouse Chicago
- Alcoholics Anonymous
GIVING
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“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
- Matthew 18:19-20
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