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						1 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Boy Scout Troop 20 - Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve All Saints and All Souls (Remembrance) Masses 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 8:30 Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity 8:30 The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast 9:00 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist Enrichment Month View November 1, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Boy Scout Troop 20 - Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser October 23 - November 3 Troop 20 Scouts are selling fresh and fragrant balsam Christmas wreaths and ropes of balsam garland. Drop off wreath order forms are available at the Parish Center or place order online. Final orders are due by Monday, November 3. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More All Saints and All Souls (Remembrance) Masses Saturday, November 1 For 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. Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, November 1, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, November 1, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity Saturday, November 1, 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM Women 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. Read More The Neighborhood Bridge - Advocate Breakfast Saturday, November 1, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM We 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! Read More Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist Enrichment Saturday, November 1, 9:00 AM Spirit and Light Shared Event - "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! Read More
2 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Boy Scout Troop 20 - Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve 9:00 Extending the Word 10:15 Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead 3:00p A Gathering for Clean Energy Month View November 2, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Boy Scout Troop 20 - Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser October 23 - November 3 Troop 20 Scouts are selling fresh and fragrant balsam Christmas wreaths and ropes of balsam garland. Drop off wreath order forms are available at the Parish Center or place order online. Final orders are due by Monday, November 3. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, November 2, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Sunday, November 2, 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM Everyone 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. Click here for more details. Read More A Gathering for Clean Energy Sunday, November 2, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Community Shared Events - Join 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. Read More	3 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Boy Scout Troop 20 - Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Winter Coat Drive Housing Forward Volunteer Opportunity for Women 7:00p Evening of Prayer - Building Community Within Our Parish 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View November 3, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Boy Scout Troop 20 - Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser October 23 - November 3 Troop 20 Scouts are selling fresh and fragrant balsam Christmas wreaths and ropes of balsam garland. Drop off wreath order forms are available at the Parish Center or place order online. Final orders are due by Monday, November 3. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Winter Coat Drive November 3 - November 9 The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter from November 3 through November 9 - 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. Read More Housing Forward Volunteer Opportunity for Women Monday, November 3 The 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. Read More Evening of Prayer - Building Community Within Our Parish Monday, November 3, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM All St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parishioners are invited to join us for an evening of Prayer, Reflection and Discernment of your Unique Gifts - "Building Community within our Parish" - Hosted by the Parish Pastoral Council. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, November 3, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	4 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Winter Coat Drive 1:30p Faith Sharing Group 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:30p The Alpha Course - At the Table! 7:00p Spiritual Classics - Mr. Blue, A Novel about a Modern St. Francis Month View November 4, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Winter Coat Drive November 3 - November 9 The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter from November 3 through November 9 - 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. Read More Faith Sharing Group Tuesday, November 4, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM This 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. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, November 4, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More GriefShare Support Group Tuesday, November 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - At 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. Read More The Alpha Course - At the Table! Tuesday, November 4, 6:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - If 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. Read More Spiritual Classics - Mr. Blue, A Novel about a Modern St. Francis Tuesday, November 4, 7:00 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Come 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. Read More	5 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Winter Coat Drive 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 5, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Winter Coat Drive November 3 - November 9 The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter from November 3 through November 9 - 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. Read More Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 PM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study started a new series on the Psalms! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. Read More	6 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Winter Coat Drive Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View November 6, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Winter Coat Drive November 3 - November 9 The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter from November 3 through November 9 - 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. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, November 6, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, November 6, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More	7 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Winter Coat Drive Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays 7:30p Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé Month View November 7, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Winter Coat Drive November 3 - November 9 The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter from November 3 through November 9 - 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. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, November 7, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé Friday, November 7, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - Join us at Ascension Church at 7:30 PM 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. Read More	8 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Winter Coat Drive Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale Anointing of the Sick at St. Giles Church SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 8:00 Men's Society Mass, Coffee & Donuts 8:00 Rosary with the Knights of Columbus 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 9:00 Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age! 1:00p One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry 2:30p Baptism Preparation Classes at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:00p Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Bags Tournament Month View November 8, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Winter Coat Drive November 3 - November 9 The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter from November 3 through November 9 - 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. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale November 8 - November 9 Come to a Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale featuring home-baked goods and handcrafted gift items. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping. All proceeds benefit the Ascension and St. Edmund Parish. Read More Anointing of the Sick at St. Giles Church November 8 - November 9 Community Shared Event - All members of both Parish Communities are invited to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament will be offered at St. Giles Church during the 4:30 PM Mass on Saturday, November 8, and the 8:00 AM Mass on Sunday, November 9. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Men's Society Mass, Coffee & Donuts Saturday, November 8, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Join the brothers of St. Catherine-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish for Mass and Fellowship at 8:00 AM with a special speaker or topic related to scriptures or activities within our parish community. Read More Rosary with the Knights of Columbus Saturday, November 8, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - The 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! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, November 8, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, November 8, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age! Saturday, November 8, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Spirit 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. Read More One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry Saturday, November 8, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Community Shared Event - LGBTQ+ individuals, families and friends are welcome to join us at St. Giles Parish Center at 1:00 PM for a safe and respectful conversation, story sharing, resources or just listen to others with an open heart. Read More Baptism Preparation Classes at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Saturday, November 8, 2:30 PM Baptizing your infant and or young child (zero to six years of age), begins simply by contacting the Parish to learn about the process and to sign-up for a Baptism Preparation Class on November 8, 2025. Read More Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Bags Tournament Saturday, November 8, 6:00 PM Adults 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 event is free! Complimentary food and beverages will be provided and BYOB is welcome. Read More
9 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Winter Coat Drive Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale Anointing of the Sick at St. Giles Church SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 9:00 Extending the Word 10:30 Children's Liturgy of the Word 11:30 Spirit and Light - Listening Session Update at St. Giles - Come As You Are! Month View November 9, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Knights of Columbus Coat Drive October 11 - November 9 Donate 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. Monetary donations are also accepted. Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Winter Coat Drive November 3 - November 9 The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish are sponsoring a Coat Drive to spread warmth this Winter from November 3 through November 9 - 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. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale November 8 - November 9 Come to a Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale featuring home-baked goods and handcrafted gift items. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping. All proceeds benefit the Ascension and St. Edmund Parish. Read More Anointing of the Sick at St. Giles Church November 8 - November 9 Community Shared Event - All members of both Parish Communities are invited to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament will be offered at St. Giles Church during the 4:30 PM Mass on Saturday, November 8, and the 8:00 AM Mass on Sunday, November 9. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, November 9, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, November 9, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 10:30 AM Mass at Ascension Church. Leaders 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. Read More Spirit and Light - Listening Session Update at St. Giles - Come As You Are! Sunday, November 9, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Series of parish listening sessions - Sunday, November 9 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Saint Giles Parish Center - Whether you have questions or feedback for parish leadership or would simply like to share your spiritual journey, please consider talking with our team. Read More	10 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 1:00p Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting 7:00p Moved by the Spirit: Black Catholic Men and Women of Faith and Action 7:15p Next - New Catholics in Conversation 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View November 10, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Monday, November 10, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM The Prayer Shawl Ministers knit or crochet their shawls at home and then gather on the Second Monday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at the St. Giles Parish Center, to work on their shawls, pray for the recipients and enjoy each other’s company. Read More Moved by the Spirit: Black Catholic Men and Women of Faith and Action Monday, November 10, 7:00 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Spirit 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! Read More Next - New Catholics in Conversation Monday, November 10, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - NEXT 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 from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM, ordinarily at the McGivern Center on the Saint Edmund Campus. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, November 10, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	11 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon CANCELLED - Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:30p The Alpha Course - At the Table! 6:45p Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades 7:00p Spirit and Light - Listening Session Update at St. Edmund - Come As You Are! Month View November 11, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More CANCELLED - Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Tuesday, November 11 The Formation and Training for NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers scheduled for Tuesday, November 11 at St. Edmund has been CANCELLED. We will reschedule this formation and training session in the near future. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, November 11, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More GriefShare Support Group Tuesday, November 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - At 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. Read More The Alpha Course - At the Table! Tuesday, November 11, 6:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - If 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. Read More Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades Tuesday, November 11, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Once a month on Tuesdays from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM in the Ursuline Center at Ascension School, 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! Read More Spirit and Light - Listening Session Update at St. Edmund - Come As You Are! Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Series of parish listening sessions - Tuesday, November 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the McGivern Center on the Saint Edmund Campus - Whether you have questions or feedback for parish leadership or would simply like to share your spiritual journey, please consider talking with our team. Read More	12 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 12, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday, November 12, 6:00 PM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study started a new series on the Psalms! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. Read More	13 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Come to the Table 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration 7:00p Women's Spirituality Meeting 7:30p Surviving Divorce Program Month View November 13, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, November 13, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Come to the Table Thursday, November 13, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - We invite you to join us in Murphy Hall at St. Edmund Campus 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. Explore with us how these mysteries form and feed us as people of God. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, November 13, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More Women's Spirituality Meeting Thursday, November 13, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM The 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 in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room. Read More Surviving Divorce Program Thursday, November 13, 7:30 PM Community Shared Event - Surviving 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. Read More	14 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon Men's Retreat - Weekend of Prayer, Reflection, and Fraternity 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays 7:30p 50+ Social Club - Theater Outing - "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B" Month View November 14, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Men's Retreat - Weekend of Prayer, Reflection, and Fraternity November 14 - November 16 Non-Parish Event of Interest - This fall, join men from across our communities at Saint Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL, 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. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, November 14, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More 50+ Social Club - Theater Outing - "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B" Friday, November 14, 7:30 PM Join 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. Read More	15 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon Men's Retreat - Weekend of Prayer, Reflection, and Fraternity Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry Catholic Campaign for Human Development 8:00 Men's Spirituality 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 9:00 Experience Jesus! Prayer Retreat 10:00 Conversation on Death to Life 6:15p Faith and Film Presents "The Chosen" Season 3 Month View November 15, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 Ascension School Thanks-for-Giving Auction - Sponsorship and Purchase Tickets October 2 - November 15 Sponsorships, 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. Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Men's Retreat - Weekend of Prayer, Reflection, and Fraternity November 14 - November 16 Non-Parish Event of Interest - This fall, join men from across our communities at Saint Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL, 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. Read More Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry November 15 - November 16 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. Read More Catholic Campaign for Human Development November 15 - November 16 The annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) collection will take place on the weekend of November 15-16, 2025. For over 50 years, CCHD has been working in partnership with community organizations to address the root causes of poverty in the United States. Read More Men's Spirituality Saturday, November 15, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM This 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. Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, November 15, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, November 15, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More Experience Jesus! Prayer Retreat Saturday, November 15, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Non-Parish Event of Interest - You'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. Read More Conversation on Death to Life Saturday, November 15, 10:00 AM Spirit and Light Shared Event - The Lifelong Learning Committee presents Conversations on Death To Life, a presentation on end-of-life issues, including church teachings, planning for those left behind, and how to plan a Catholic funeral for yourself or someone else. All are welcome! Read More Faith and Film Presents "The Chosen" Season 3 Saturday, November 15, 6:15 PM Community Shared Event - “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 PM Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen. Read More
16 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon Men's Retreat - Weekend of Prayer, Reflection, and Fraternity Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry Catholic Campaign for Human Development 9:00 Extending the Word 9:15 Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Edmund of Abington 12:00p GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays 3:00p Pipe Organ Dedication and Recital Month View November 16, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Men's Retreat - Weekend of Prayer, Reflection, and Fraternity November 14 - November 16 Non-Parish Event of Interest - This fall, join men from across our communities at Saint Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL, 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. Read More Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry November 15 - November 16 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. Read More Catholic Campaign for Human Development November 15 - November 16 The annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) collection will take place on the weekend of November 15-16, 2025. For over 50 years, CCHD has been working in partnership with community organizations to address the root causes of poverty in the United States. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, November 16, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Edmund of Abington Sunday, November 16, 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM Community Shared Event - All are invited to attend the 9:15 AM Mass at St. Edmund Church, followed by a reception in Murphy Hall. Food and activities will be from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM on the St. Edmund Campus. Read More GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays Sunday, November 16, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Community 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. Read More Pipe Organ Dedication and Recital Sunday, November 16, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join St. Catherine or Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish for a Pipe Organ Dedication and Recital at 3:00 PM at St. Giles Church - Featuring Jonathan Oblander, AAGO, on the 2024 Berghaus Pipe Organ - Free and open to the public - Reception following! Read More	17 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 7:00p Peace and Justice Meeting 7:30p Mom's Faith Sharing 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View November 17, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Peace and Justice Meeting Monday, November 17, 7:00 PM Please consider joining our Ascension and St. Edmund Peace and Justice committee on November 17 at 7:00 PM in Murphy Hall on St. Edmund Campus - We will focus how our church's teachings of Solidarity on social justice can help us shape how we are moving in this world. We have so many issues to consider to stand in solidarity with others. Read More Mom's Faith Sharing Monday, November 17, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM The 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. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, November 17, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	18 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 8:30 Senior Breakfast with the Pastor 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:30p The Alpha Course - At the Table! Month View November 18, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Senior Breakfast with the Pastor Tuesday, November 18, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - Please join us for a Senior Breakfast with the Pastor November 18 in McDonough Hall on the Saint Giles Campus. We will first gather for morning Mass at 8:30 AM in Saint Giles Church, and afterwards at 9:00 AM, join together for a light breakfast and an uplifting presentation by Father Carl. All are welcome to attend. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, November 18, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We will be discussing The Fraud by Zadie Smith - The Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in Murphy Hall (St. Edmund Site) for dinner and discussion. Read More GriefShare Support Group Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - At 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. Read More The Alpha Course - At the Table! Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - If 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. Read More	19 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 19, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 PM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study started a new series on the Psalms! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. Read More	20 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration 7:30p Healing Prayer, Healing Song Month View November 20, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, November 20, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More Healing Prayer, Healing Song Thursday, November 20, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - Join us at Ascension Church at 7:30 PM for Healing Prayer, Healing Song: An Ecumenical Service to Pray for the Healing of the World - Each of us are in need some type of healing, we all carry the pain and hurts of life, and our world is very much in need of our prayers and action to foster healing, unity, and wholeness. Read More	21 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View November 21, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, November 21, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More	22 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon Spirit and Light Advent Fundraiser Lifelong Learning Committee - Advent Book Offering 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 6:15p Faith and Film Presents "The Chosen" Season 3 Month View November 22, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Spirit and Light Advent Fundraiser November 22 - November 23 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Spirit and Light Collaborative will be selling Chocolate Advent Calendars, Candles, and Brass Rings to help the families with their Advent Celebrations at home. Items will be available at all Masses on November 22-23 - Cash, Card or Checks. Read More Lifelong Learning Committee - Advent Book Offering November 22 - November 23 Spirit and Light Shared Event - This year's Lifelong Learning Committee's Advent Book Offering will be for sale November 22 and 23 after all Masses at both Oak Park Parishes. Pick up a copy for yourself or give as a gift! - $20 for each beautifully illustrated hard-cover book. Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, November 22, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, November 22, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More Faith and Film Presents "The Chosen" Season 3 Saturday, November 22, 6:15 PM Community Shared Event - “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 PM Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen. Read More
23 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon Spirit and Light Advent Fundraiser Lifelong Learning Committee - Advent Book Offering 9:00 Extending the Word 10:30 Children's Liturgy of the Word 5:00p Young Adult Community Mass Month View November 23, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Spirit and Light Advent Fundraiser November 22 - November 23 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Spirit and Light Collaborative will be selling Chocolate Advent Calendars, Candles, and Brass Rings to help the families with their Advent Celebrations at home. Items will be available at all Masses on November 22-23 - Cash, Card or Checks. Read More Lifelong Learning Committee - Advent Book Offering November 22 - November 23 Spirit and Light Shared Event - This year's Lifelong Learning Committee's Advent Book Offering will be for sale November 22 and 23 after all Masses at both Oak Park Parishes. Pick up a copy for yourself or give as a gift! - $20 for each beautifully illustrated hard-cover book. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, November 23, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, November 23, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 10:30 AM Mass at Ascension Church. Leaders 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. Read More Young Adult Community Mass Sunday, November 23, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Community Shared Event - This 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! Read More	24 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 7:00p H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Meeting 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View November 24, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Meeting Monday, November 24, 7:00 PM The 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 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund Campus. All are welcome! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, November 24, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	25 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:30p The Alpha Course - At the Table! 7:00p Women's Book Club Month View November 25, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, November 25, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More GriefShare Support Group Tuesday, November 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - At 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. Read More The Alpha Course - At the Table! Tuesday, November 25, 6:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - If 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. Read More Women's Book Club Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 PM Interested 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 The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson. Read More	26 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon Annual Thanksgiving Meal Program 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 26, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Annual Thanksgiving Meal Program November 26 - November 27 Community Shared Event - Join us for a wonderful sit-down Thanksgiving dinner. Meals can also be delivered to those who are homebound, those who are older, those with illness and new parents. Sit-Down Dinner on November 27 at 11:00 AM at St. Edmund Murphy Hall. Thanksgiving Meal Delivery on November 26. Read More Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday, November 26, 6:00 PM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study started a new series on the Psalms! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. Read More	27 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon Annual Thanksgiving Meal Program 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View November 27, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Ongoing Registration for SGFMC Turkey Trot on November 27 October 25 - November 27 It is time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning... All parishioners are invited to sign up to run, to volunteer or to donate for our SGFMC Turkey Trot... Proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Annual Thanksgiving Meal Program November 26 - November 27 Community Shared Event - Join us for a wonderful sit-down Thanksgiving dinner. Meals can also be delivered to those who are homebound, those who are older, those with illness and new parents. Sit-Down Dinner on November 27 at 11:00 AM at St. Edmund Murphy Hall. Thanksgiving Meal Delivery on November 26. Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, November 27, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, November 27, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More	28 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View November 28, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, November 28, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More	29 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 6:00p Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church 6:00p Prevent Gun Violence Vigil Month View November 29, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, November 29, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, November 29, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church Saturday, November 29, 6:00 PM Join us for Soup and Bread on the fourth Saturday of the month (fifth Saturday in November) following the 5:00 PM Mass in Murphy Hall. Home made soups and bread are served. Read More Prevent Gun Violence Vigil Saturday, November 29, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM The Prevent Gun Violence Vigil will be held on the last Saturday of the month following the 5:00 PM Mass in the north transept of St. Edmund Church. Read More
30 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish The Sharing Tree Program Project Prayer at Noon 9:00 Extending the Word Month View November 30, 2025 Loyola Scripture School Registration for Fall and Winter Classes July 1 - November 30 Non-Parish Event of Interest - The 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 Read More 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration September 21 - November 30 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 Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish October 1 - November 30 Ongoing Invitation to Support - 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration October 6 - November 30 The 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! Read More Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve October 30 - December 13 Order your Luminaria Kit for “Light Up the Night” or Christmas Eve - $10.00 Kit includes 6 candles, 6 bags, and sand - Pick up your kit from the St. Edmund Garage. Sale benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Clarendon Hills and Spirit and Light Religious Education. Read More Ascension School Starts Year End Appeal November 6 - January 31 We believe that every family who desires a Catholic education should have access to one. 27% of our students receive some level of financial assistance. With your help we can reach our year end fundraising goal. Read More SNAP Food Collection at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish November 8 - November 30 Due to the government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a suspension of benefits beginning November 1, 2025. At this critical time, non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Ascension and St. Edmund Churches before or after daily and weekend Masses. Read More The Sharing Tree Program November 8 - December 7 The Sharing Tree Program would provide gift cards to local families and neighbors. This includes families in need in our Parish schools and in the Austin area. Please make your online donations or drop off checks and gift cards by Sunday, December 7. Read More Project Prayer at Noon November 8 - December 31 Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. 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. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, November 30, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More