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						1 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser BagPodz for Sale 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View August 1, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More BagPodz for Sale August 1 - August 2 Community Shared Event - H+O+M+E and Vine & Branches are sponsoring the sale of sturdy, colorful bags called BagPodz - 5 bags in a sturdy and lightweight holder that makes it easy to use - $25 a set or 2 for $40 available on August 1 and 2 after all the Masses at both Oak Park Parishes. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.
2 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser BagPodz for Sale 9:00 Extending the Word Month View August 2, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More BagPodz for Sale August 1 - August 2 Community Shared Event - H+O+M+E and Vine & Branches are sponsoring the sale of sturdy, colorful bags called BagPodz - 5 bags in a sturdy and lightweight holder that makes it easy to use - $25 a set or 2 for $40 available on August 1 and 2 after all the Masses at both Oak Park Parishes. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Extending the Word Sunday, August 2, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	3 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View August 3, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, August 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! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	4 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser 4:00p Centering Prayer Month View August 4, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	5 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Month View August 5, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	6 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View August 6, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, August 6, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, August 6, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	7 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View August 7, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	8 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View August 8, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.
9 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 9:00 Extending the Word Month View August 9, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Extending the Word Sunday, August 9, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	10 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View August 10, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, August 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! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	11 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 4:00p Centering Prayer Month View August 11, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	12 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Month View August 12, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	13 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View August 13, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, August 13, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, August 13, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	14 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View August 14, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	15 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View August 15, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.
16 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 9:00 Extending the Word Month View August 16, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Extending the Word Sunday, August 16, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	17 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View August 17, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, August 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! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	18 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club Month View August 18, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We will be discussing The Trade Off by Samantha Green Woodruff - The Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in Murphy Hall (St. Edmund Campus) for dinner and discussion. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	19 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 12:00p Come Join Us as We Pray the Rosary for Peace 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets Month View August 19, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Come Join Us as We Pray the Rosary for Peace Wednesday, August 19, 12:00 PM Community Shared Event - On the 13th of each month (except for August) from May through October, 109 years ago, our Blessed Mother appeared to the children of Fatima. In August she appeared on the 19th and had the same clear message: “Pray the Rosary for Peace.” So, join us on Wednesday, August 19th, at 12 Noon as we gather in St. Giles Church to pray the rosary. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	20 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Caring for the Earth Video Series 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View August 20, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Caring for the Earth Video Series Thursday, August 20, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - At St. Giles Campus - Join H+O+M+E and Vine & Branches for a Summer Video Series! - The Caring for the Earth: Stories from Faith Communities film series features faith leaders from diverse traditions across the US who share their experience, strength, and hope. Through the films and discussions, you will deepen your knowledge around faith and climate, be inspired to take action, and strengthen your relationships with other people and creation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, August 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	21 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays 7:30p Summer Courtyard Concerts Month View August 21, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Summer Courtyard Concerts Friday, August 21, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - August 21 at 7:30 PM - The Dennis O'Brien Band - Saint Catherine of Siena-Saint Lucy and Saint Giles Parish presents the Summer Courtyard Concerts at 1025 Columbian Avenue in Oak Park, IL - We will once again gather on the third Friday of the summer months to enjoy music under the stars - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	22 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View August 22, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.
23 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 9:00 Extending the Word 10:30 Children's Liturgy of the Word 11:30 Religious Education Fun Fest 5:00p Young Adult Community Mass Month View August 23, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Extending the Word Sunday, August 23, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, August 23, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 10:30 AM Mass at Ascension Church. Leaders who guide our weekly Children's Liturgy of the Word provide children ages 4-8 an opportunity to experience the Liturgy of the Word in a context more suited to their age and experience. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Fun Fest Sunday, August 23, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - All families from the Oak Park Parishes are invited to come to the Religious Education Fun Fest hosted by Spirit and Light on August 23 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the St. Giles Campus Green area - Meet catechists and learn about Religious Education Opportunities - We will have Games, Prizes, Face Painting, Food, Coffee, Root Beer Floats and Kona Shaved Ice. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Young Adult Community Mass Sunday, August 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! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	24 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 7:00p H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Meeting 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View August 24, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Meeting Monday, August 24, 7:00 PM The H.O.M.E. (Honoring Our Mother Earth) Team for Creation Care is an action ministry committed to educating, advising, and working to answer the call of Pope Francis outlined in his inspiring encyclical, Laudato Si'. We typically meet on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund Campus. All are welcome! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, August 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! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	25 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 4:00p Centering Prayer Month View August 25, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	26 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets Month View August 26, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	27 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View August 27, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for OCIA Team - Summer Nights of Discovery August 19 - August 27 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you an adult seeking a starting point to deepen your relationship with Christ through the practices of the Catholic faith? If yes, then please come to one or all of the OCIA Team’s Summer Nights of Discovery - August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, August 27, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, August 27, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	28 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View August 28, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	29 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 6:00p Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church Month View August 29, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, August 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church Saturday, August 29, 6:00 PM Join us for Soup and Bread on the last Saturday of the month following the 5:00 PM Mass in Murphy Hall. Home made soups and bread are served. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.
30 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 9:00 Extending the Word Month View August 30, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Extending the Word Sunday, August 30, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.	31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes Jubilee Year of St. Francis Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation Oak Park Clean Up Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish 6:30p Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion 7:00p A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View August 31, 2026 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Spring Fundraiser August 1 - August 31 Make a difference in the life of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish by supporting this spring’s fundraiser. You’ll be directly impacting the programs and ministries that are vital to our mission -Become an Angel Donor with a tax-deductible donation. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 August 6 - August 31 Spirit and Light hared Event - Religious Education Registration 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith. We offer a variety of different religious education programs. Sessions begin the week of September 6. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing August 19 - September 21 Community Shared Event - All are invited to the 82nd Annual St Giles Men's Society Golf Outing on Monday, September 21 at Village Links of Glen Ellyn - Main event is a 4-man scramble, let the best crew win! - This event is NOT exclusive to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles parishioners. PLEASE bring your friends, neighbors, associates, and clients for a fun-filled day on the golf course. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Adult Confirmation - Confirmación para Adultos - Fall 2026 - Ongoing Registration August 19 - September 11 Archdiocesan Shared Event - The Adult Confirmation Process of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a pre-sacramental program for adults (18 and older) who have already received the Catholic sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and are seeking to receive the sacrament of Confirmation - El Proceso de Confirmación para Adultos de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago es un programa pre-sacramental para mayores de 18 años que ya han recibido los sacramentos católicos de Bautismo y Primera Comunión y desean recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation to become a Catechist August 19 - August 31 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you thinking how you can grow in your faith and share your faith? It is important to be sharing and supporting the teachings of the Catholic faith, and in the power of faith, bring purpose, strength, and hope no matter where we are in life. We need catechists to work with our children from toddlers through high school. You can choose the age group and program that best fits your interests! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More CRS and Caritas Venezuela Respond to Earthquakes August 19 - August 31 Archdiocesan Shared Event - CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to provide earthquake-affected families with critical aid... Together, CRS and Caritas Venezuela are working to quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate with humanitarian partners and deliver lifesaving assistance to the communities hardest hit by the earthquakes. PLEASE SUPPORT - DONATE! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Jubilee Year of St. Francis August 19 - October 14 Non-Parish Event of Interest - St. Peter's in the Loop invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Come learn about our Franciscan heritage and learn how the beloved St. Francis continues to impact the world in which we live. Join us for Feast Day Masses, talks by Franciscan scholars, recitals, and special prayer events. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Registration for High School Confirmation August 19 - September 30 Spirit and Light Shared Event - Registration for Teens in High School to prepare for Confirmation through the communities of Family, Parish, and Youth Ministry. We accompany young people and engage them in encounters. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Oak Park Clean Up August 19 - October 3 Community Shared Event - The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this community-driven initiative invites residents, families, and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant, and welcoming. We will be cleaning up on the first Saturday of the month until October 3, 2026. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Inquiry for Ascension School Registration August 19 - August 31 Space is limited for the 2026-2027 School Year - Ascension offers PK3 - 8th Grade students and families rigorous academics, faith formation, readiness for higher education and a love of learning. Call our Admissions office or book your personal tour today! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Sign-Up for Housing Forward - Meal Providers and Hosts Needed August 19 - August 31 Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (August 28). We are also asked to deliver 36 bag lunches and breakfast for 30 on those evenings for guests to eat the next day. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Sound System for Ascension and St. Edmund Parish August 19 - August 31 Ongoing Invitation to Support - Since the installation of the LISTEN WIFI assistive listening system in the Churches, more and more parishioners have begun using the app and are finding it helpful... We completed an evaluation of our overall sound systems at both Churches... If you are interested in lending your support to the Sound System Project, please contact David Anderson in the coming weeks. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Ongoing Invitation for Ascension School Class of 1976 50th Reunion August 19 - October 17, 6:30 PM We are calling all the Alumni of the Ascension School Class of 1976 to gather for a 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Mass at 6:30 PM - Celebration continues in the Pine Room - Please contact Gina Petruzzelli Reckard - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More A Trip to Poland’s Advent Markets August 19 - August 31, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Consider planning to get into the Spirit of Christmas by joining in on a trip to Poland’s Advent Markets from November 28 to December 3. Gdansk, Torun, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Zakopane are among the places we will visit. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, August 31, 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! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Read More There are no upcoming events.