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	1 Labor Day Masses 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 1, 2025 Labor Day Masses Monday, September 1 On Monday, September 1, the Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors will celebrate Masses at Saint Giles Church at 8:30 AM and at Saint Edmund Church at 8:30 AM to ask God's favor upon all workers. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 1, 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	2 4:00p Centering Prayer Month View September 2, 2025 Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 2, 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	3 Month View September 3, 2025	4 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View September 4, 2025 Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 4, 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	5 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays 7:30p Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé Month View September 5, 2025 Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 5, 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, September 5, 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	6 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 8:30 Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Opportunity 4:30p Saint Giles School Class of 1965 Reunion 4:30p Solidarity Bridge Mission Month View September 6, 2025 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza September 6 - September 7 Archdiocesan Shared Event - On the weekend of September 6-7, the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago will take up a special collection for Gaza that will be promptly forwarded to CNEWA and CRS. Thank you for your support! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 6, 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, September 6, 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, September 6, 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 Saint Giles School Class of 1965 Reunion Saturday, September 6, 4:30 PM The Saint Giles Class of 1965 will be celebrating their 60-year reunion on September 6, 2025, beginning with Mass at 4:30 PM at Saint Giles Church, followed by dinner at O’Sullivan’s Public House Restaurant in Forest Park, with cash bar and food. Read More Solidarity Bridge Mission Saturday, September 6, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Join us on September 6 at the 4:30 PM Mass at Saint Giles Church as we bless the mission of Solidarity Bridge and meet their team members. Solidarity Bridge has worked in partnership with the medical communities in several countries to increase access to safe, essential, and timely surgical care. Read More
7 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza 11:00 43rd Annual Misericordia Family Fest 1:30p Vine and Branches Meeting Month View September 7, 2025 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza September 6 - September 7 Archdiocesan Shared Event - On the weekend of September 6-7, the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago will take up a special collection for Gaza that will be promptly forwarded to CNEWA and CRS. Thank you for your support! Read More 43rd Annual Misericordia Family Fest Sunday, September 7, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Community Shared Event - Misericordia’s largest fundraising event of the year brings our families, friends, and neighbors together for a day of celebration that has something for everyone - you don’t want to miss it! Read More Vine and Branches Meeting Sunday, September 7, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Vine and Branches is the climate crisis committee of Saint Catherine of Siena-Saint Lucy and Saint Giles Parish. Our next meeting will take place on Sunday, September 7 at 1:30 PM on Zoom. Read More	8 1:00p Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 8, 2025 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Monday, September 8, 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 Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 8, 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	9 4:00p Centering Prayer 7:00p High School Confirmation Parent and Candidate Meeting Month View September 9, 2025 Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 9, 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 High School Confirmation Parent and Candidate Meeting Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM This evening is an important first step in beginning the High School Confirmation journey together. Both parents and candidates are asked to attend, as we will share details about the preparation process, requirements, and upcoming events. Read More	10 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View September 10, 2025 Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 PM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study is starting a new series on the Psalms! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - There is NO Bible Study on September 3 - We will start this study on Wednesday, September 10 - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. Read More	11 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View September 11, 2025 Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 11, 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	12 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View September 12, 2025 Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 12, 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	13 8:00 Men's Society Mass, Coffee & Donuts 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 9:00 Loss of a Spouse - GriefShare 9:00 LATE: A Love Story - An Honest Exploration of Truths 1:00p One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry 6:15p Faith and Film Ministry - "Sight" Month View September 13, 2025 Men's Society Mass, Coffee & Donuts Saturday, September 13, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM 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 Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 13, 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, September 13, 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 Loss of a Spouse - GriefShare Saturday, September 13, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Community Shared Event - Grieving the death of a spouse? - At this seminar, you will hear practical advice from others who’ve been there and how to cope with life without your spouse - Co-sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church and St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Catholic Church. Read More LATE: A Love Story - An Honest Exploration of Truths Saturday, September 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Performed by Rachelle Zola, LATE: A Love Story is not just a performance - it’s a raw and honest exploration of truths discovered late in life, weaving together narratives of love, loss and healing. This event will be held at St. Edmund Murphy Hall at 9:00 AM. Read More One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry Saturday, September 13, 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 Faith and Film Ministry - "Sight" Saturday, September 13, 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - Please come and join the Faith and Film Ministry on September 13 at 6:15 PM in Murphy Hall to view a biographical drama film named "Sight". We will follow the journey of Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who became a renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Read More
14 11:00 Vine and Branches - Open Gardens Walk 11:00 Oak Park Open Garden Walk 2:30p Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass 6:30p Youth Ministry Gathering Month View September 14, 2025 Vine and Branches - Open Gardens Walk Sunday, September 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Help us continue to grown our impact in the community Food Pantries through our Parish Vegetable Gardens - We are looking for seeds, planters, and volunteers! - Come to our Open Gardens Walk on September 14. Read More Oak Park Open Garden Walk Sunday, September 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Community Shared Event - Come visit us at our community congregational gardens where we grow fresh produce to support our local food pantries. The Open Garden Walk is Sunday, September 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Oak Park Catholic Parishes, Temple Har Zion and Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion. Read More Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, September 14, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Archdiocesan Shared Event - Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary from across the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to gather together for the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass on September 14 at 2:30 PM that will be celebrated by Cardinal Cupich at Holy Name Cathedral. Read More Youth Ministry Gathering Sunday, September 14, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Come to St. Edmund Murphy Hall at 6:30 PM and be part of the foundation of a ministry built by teens, for teens! Help us build a Youth Ministry where teens can come together to grow in faith, friendship, and service. This is your chance to share your ideas, bring your energy, and create a space that truly reflects who you are and what you believe. Read More	15 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale 11:00 Men's Society Golf Outing 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 15, 2025 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale September 15 - September 20 Come help us make this the BEST RUMMAGE SALE EVER! Clear out your attics, closets, cabinets, drawers, basements, and garages; somebody else can use what you no longer need! We need your help! We are seeking volunteers for the Parish Rummage Sale! Read More Men's Society Golf Outing Monday, September 15, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Get ready to tee off and have a swinging good time at the most divine golf event of the year at The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison, IL... Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win!... Prizes, Lunches, Dinners, Raffle, and Cocktails! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 15, 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	16 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:45p Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades Month View September 16, 2025 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale September 15 - September 20 Come help us make this the BEST RUMMAGE SALE EVER! Clear out your attics, closets, cabinets, drawers, basements, and garages; somebody else can use what you no longer need! We need your help! We are seeking volunteers for the Parish Rummage Sale! Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 16, 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, September 16, 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 Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades Tuesday, September 16, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Once a month on Tuesdays from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM in the Ursaline 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	17 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View September 17, 2025 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale September 15 - September 20 Come help us make this the BEST RUMMAGE SALE EVER! Clear out your attics, closets, cabinets, drawers, basements, and garages; somebody else can use what you no longer need! We need your help! We are seeking volunteers for the Parish Rummage Sale! Read More Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 PM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study is starting a new series on the Psalms! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - There is NO Bible Study on September 3 - We will start this study on Wednesday, September 10 - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. Read More	18 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View September 18, 2025 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale September 15 - September 20 Come help us make this the BEST RUMMAGE SALE EVER! Clear out your attics, closets, cabinets, drawers, basements, and garages; somebody else can use what you no longer need! We need your help! We are seeking volunteers for the Parish Rummage Sale! Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 18, 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	19 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale 5:30p Gathering of The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish 7:00p Courtyard Concert Series 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View September 19, 2025 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale September 15 - September 20 Come help us make this the BEST RUMMAGE SALE EVER! Clear out your attics, closets, cabinets, drawers, basements, and garages; somebody else can use what you no longer need! We need your help! We are seeking volunteers for the Parish Rummage Sale! Read More Gathering of The Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish Friday, September 19, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Ladies - Let's Get Social! - You are invited to a St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Women's Gathering on September 19 in the St. Giles Church Courtyard before the Concert - Wine, Beer, and Light Bites provided! - Welcome New Parishioners - Make New Friends - Catch Up with Old Friends! Read More Courtyard Concert Series Friday, September 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Join us at 7 PM at St. Giles Courtyard for a wonderful evening featuring the Island of Misfit Toys with Jay Harris. The Island of Misfit Toys is an Oak Park-based band playing your favorite hits from the 70s to today. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 19, 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	20 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View September 20, 2025 16th Annual Parish Rummage Sale September 15 - September 20 Come help us make this the BEST RUMMAGE SALE EVER! Clear out your attics, closets, cabinets, drawers, basements, and garages; somebody else can use what you no longer need! We need your help! We are seeking volunteers for the Parish Rummage Sale! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 20, 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, September 20, 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. 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21 10:15 Faith and Film Ministry - "Carlo Acutis, Roadmap to Reality" Month View September 21, 2025 Faith and Film Ministry - "Carlo Acutis, Roadmap to Reality" Sunday, September 21, 10:15 AM Community Shared Event - Faith and Film Ministry will show the movie "Carlo Acutis, Roadmap to Reality" following the 9:15 AM Mass at St. Edmund Church - The movie will be shown in Murphy Hall and tackles urgent technology-related questions, examining how the virtual landscape threatens our fundamental understanding of what it means to be human. Read More	22 6:00p Welcoming Ministry Gathering 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 22, 2025 Welcoming Ministry Gathering Monday, September 22, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM If you are a greeter, usher, or hospitality minister - or if you would LIKE to serve in one of these ministries, come to the Welcoming Ministry Gathering on Monday, September 22, at 6:00 PM in McDonough Hall at St. Giles Campus. Dinner will be provided! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 22, 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	23 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 7:00p Women's Book Club Month View September 23, 2025 Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 23, 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, September 23, 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 Women's Book Club Tuesday, September 23, 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 Detective Aunty by Uzma Jaialuddin. Read More	24 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View September 24, 2025 Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 PM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study is starting a new series on the Psalms! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - There is NO Bible Study on September 3 - We will start this study on Wednesday, September 10 - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. Read More	25 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View September 25, 2025 Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 25, 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	26 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View September 26, 2025 Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 26, 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	27 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View September 27, 2025 Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 27, 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, September 27, 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
28 5:00p Young Adult Community Mass Month View September 28, 2025 Young Adult Community Mass Sunday, September 28, 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	29 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 29, 2025 Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 29, 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	30 11:30 Senior Mass to begin Season 2025-2026 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group Month View September 30, 2025 Senior Mass to begin Season 2025-2026 Tuesday, September 30, 11:30 AM The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Senior Group's year will start on Tuesday, September 30, with a special 11:30 AM Mass celebrated by Father Tom at Saint Giles Church. After Mass, a light lunch will be provided in McDonough Hall. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 30, 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, September 30, 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