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						1 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 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 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 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 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 3:00p A Gathering for Clean Energy Month View November 2, 2025 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Winter Coat Drive 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 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 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 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 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 Winter Coat Drive 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 5, 2025 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 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 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 Winter Coat Drive Month View November 6, 2025 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 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	7 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 Winter Coat Drive 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays 7:30p Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé Month View November 7, 2025 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 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 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 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 Winter Coat Drive Anointing of the Sick at St. Giles Church 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 Month View November 8, 2025 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 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 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 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
9 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 Winter Coat Drive Anointing of the Sick at St. Giles Church 10:00 Youth Ministry Open House 11:30 Spirit and Light - Listening Session Update at St. Giles - Come As You Are! Month View November 9, 2025 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 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 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 Youth Ministry Open House Sunday, November 9, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Come check out our new Youth Ministry Room on November 9 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Murphy Hall of St. Edmund Campus - We're excited to open this special space created just for teens to gather, grow in faith, and build friendships! 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 12, 2025 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 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 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 7:00p Come to the Table 7:30p Surviving Divorce Program Month View November 13, 2025 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 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 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 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 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View November 14, 2025 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 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	15 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 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 10:00 Conversation on Death to Life 6:15p Faith and Film Presents "The Chosen" Season 3 Month View November 15, 2025 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 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 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 Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen. Read More
16 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 12:00p GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays 3:00p Pipe Organ Dedication and Recital Month View November 16, 2025 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 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 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 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 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View November 17, 2025 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 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 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 8:30 Senior Breakfast with the Pastor 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:30p The Alpha Course - At the Table! Month View November 18, 2025 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 Senior Breakfast with the Pastor Tuesday, November 18, 8:30 AM 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 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 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 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 19, 2025 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 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 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 7:30p Healing Prayer, Healing Song Month View November 20, 2025 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 Healing Prayer, Healing Song Thursday, November 20, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - Join us at Ascension Church for Healing Prayer, Healing Song - The service includes scripture, healings songs and prayers from various traditions, shared silence, and the opportunity for individual prayer, laying on of hands, and anointing. Read More	21 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 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View November 21, 2025 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 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 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 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 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 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 Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen. Read More
23 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 Spirit and Light Advent Fundraiser Lifelong Learning Committee - Advent Book Offering 5:00p Young Adult Community Mass Month View November 23, 2025 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 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 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 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 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View November 24, 2025 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Annual Thanksgiving Meal Program 6:00p Wednesday Night Bible Study Month View November 26, 2025 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 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 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 Annual Thanksgiving Meal Program Month View November 27, 2025 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 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	28 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View November 28, 2025 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 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 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View November 29, 2025 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 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
30 2026 Appalachia Service Project Registration Luminaria Sale for Oak Park "Light Up the Night" or Christmas Eve Month View November 30, 2025 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