Catholic Communities of
Oak Park and Neighbors

Archdiocese of Chicago

Search

Calendar - Ascension and St. Edmund List View
Calendar Page Selection

September 2025

Sync to my Calendar Print Calendar Print Event List

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 Labor Day Masses 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 1, 2025 Labor Day Masses Monday, September 1 On Monday, September 1, the Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors will celebrate Masses at Saint Giles Church at 8:30 AM and at Saint Edmund Church at 8:30 AM to ask God's favor upon all workers. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 1, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	2 4:00p Centering Prayer Month View September 2, 2025 Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 2, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More	3 11:00 Ascension School Pizza Fundraiser Month View September 3, 2025 Ascension School Pizza Fundraiser Wednesday, September 3, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Eat Good, Give Back! Billy Bricks will donate 20% of each order (dine in, takeout, catering and delivery) placed on Wednesday, September 3 between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Mention the fundraiser at the register or write "Ascension School Fundraiser" in the Order Notes in the online order. Read More	4 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View September 4, 2025 Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, September 4, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 4, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More	5 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays 7:30p Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé Month View September 5, 2025 Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 5, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé Friday, September 5, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - Join us at Ascension Church at 7:30 PM for this monthly ecumenical prayer service of song, scripture, a service of light, an extended period of silence for meditation concluding with prayers for the world. Read More	6 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Month View September 6, 2025 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza September 6 - September 7 Archdiocesan Shared Event - On the weekend of September 6-7, the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago will take up a special collection for Gaza that will be promptly forwarded to CNEWA and CRS. Thank you for your support! Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 6, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, September 6, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More
7 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza 9:00 Extending the Word 11:00 43rd Annual Misericordia Family Fest Month View September 7, 2025 Special Archdiocesan Collection for Gaza September 6 - September 7 Archdiocesan Shared Event - On the weekend of September 6-7, the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago will take up a special collection for Gaza that will be promptly forwarded to CNEWA and CRS. Thank you for your support! Read More Extending the Word Sunday, September 7, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More 43rd Annual Misericordia Family Fest Sunday, September 7, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Community Shared Event - Misericordia’s largest fundraising event of the year brings our families, friends, and neighbors together for a day of celebration that has something for everyone - you don’t want to miss it! Read More	8 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 8, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 8, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	9 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 4:00p Centering Prayer 7:00p High School Confirmation Parent and Candidate Meeting Month View September 9, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 9, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More High School Confirmation Parent and Candidate Meeting Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM This evening is an important first step in beginning the High School Confirmation journey together. Both parents and candidates are asked to attend, as we will share details about the preparation process, requirements, and upcoming events. Read More	10 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Month View September 10, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More	11 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration 7:00p Women's Spirituality Meeting Month View September 11, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, September 11, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 11, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More Women's Spirituality Meeting Thursday, September 11, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM The Ascension and the St. Edmund Women's Spirituality Group gathers women in all stages of life to strengthen our connection to our God by connecting with each other through reading, prayer, and reflection. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September through May in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room. Read More	12 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View September 12, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 12, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More	13 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 9:00 LATE: A Love Story - An Honest Exploration of Truths 9:00 Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age! 1:00p One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry 2:00p Ascension and St. Edmund Oktoberfest 6:15p Faith and Film Ministry - "Sight" Month View September 13, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 13, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, September 13, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More LATE: A Love Story - An Honest Exploration of Truths Saturday, September 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Performed by Rachelle Zola, LATE: A Love Story is not just a performance - it’s a raw and honest exploration of truths discovered late in life, weaving together narratives of love, loss and healing. This event will be held at St. Edmund Murphy Hall at 9:00 AM. Read More Calling all Little Lambs Ages 18 Months - 3 Years of Age! Saturday, September 13, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Parents and toddlers are invited to a special space prepared just for them! Please join us at our future offerings each month at St. Edmund in the newly designed Toddler Atrium room adjacent to Murphy Hall. Read More One In Love LGBTQ+ Ministry Saturday, September 13, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Community Shared Event - LGBTQ+ individuals, families and friends are welcome to join us at St. Giles Parish Center at 1:00 PM for a safe and respectful conversation, story sharing, resources or just listen to others with an open heart. Read More Ascension and St. Edmund Oktoberfest Saturday, September 13, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join us for Live German Music, Beer Tent, Free Kid's Activities, and German Foods! Proceeds to benefit Ascension and St. Edmund Parish. Read More Faith and Film Ministry - "Sight" Saturday, September 13, 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM Community Shared Event - Please come and join the Faith and Film Ministry on September 13 at 6:15 PM in Murphy Hall to view a biographical drama film named "Sight". We will follow the journey of Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who became a renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Read More
14 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Coffee and... at St. Edmund Church 8:30 Ascension and St. Edmund Blood Drive 9:00 Extending the Word 10:30 Children's Liturgy of the Word 11:00 Oak Park Open Garden Walk 2:30p Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass 6:30p Youth Ministry Gathering Month View September 14, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Coffee and... at St. Edmund Church Sunday, September 14 Stop by Murphy Hall following the 9:15 AM Mass on Sunday morning for hospitality and fellowship! Read More Ascension and St. Edmund Blood Drive Sunday, September 14, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Donate blood and be someone's hero - One pint of blood can save up to 3 lives - Make an appointment for September 14 between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM at Ascension Gym and make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, September 14, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, September 14, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 10:30 AM Mass at Ascension Church. Leaders who guide our weekly Children's Liturgy of the Word provide children ages 4-8 an opportunity to experience the Liturgy of the Word in a context more suited to their age and experience. Read More Oak Park Open Garden Walk Sunday, September 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Community Shared Event - Come visit us at our community congregational gardens where we grow fresh produce to support our local food pantries. The Open Garden Walk is Sunday, September 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Oak Park Catholic Parishes, Temple Har Zion and Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion. Read More Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, September 14, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Archdiocesan Shared Event - Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary from across the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to gather together for the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass on September 14 at 2:30 PM that will be celebrated by Cardinal Cupich at Holy Name Cathedral. Read More Youth Ministry Gathering Sunday, September 14, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Come to St. Edmund Murphy Hall at 6:30 PM and be part of the foundation of a ministry built by teens, for teens! Help us build a Youth Ministry where teens can come together to grow in faith, friendship, and service. This is your chance to share your ideas, bring your energy, and create a space that truly reflects who you are and what you believe. Read More	15 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 7:30p Mom's Faith Sharing 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 15, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Mom's Faith Sharing Monday, September 15, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM The Ascension and St. Edmund Moms Faith Sharing Group meets on the third Monday of the month and welcomes women at all stages of motherhood to enter into deeper conversation and prayer within a safe and supportive environment. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 15, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	16 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:45p Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades Month View September 16, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 16, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We will be discussing The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa - The Ascension and St. Edmund Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in Murphy Hall (St. Edmund Site) for dinner and discussion. Read More GriefShare Support Group Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - At this GriefShare group, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us on Tuesdays from September 16 through December 9 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall. Read More Tuesdays with Paul for 7th-8th Grades Tuesday, September 16, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Once a month on Tuesdays from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM in the Ursuline Center at Ascension School, Paul Rubio, a dedicated catechist and faith-filled person, will hold a special session for 7th and 8th Grade Students to learn about faith and to encounter God in a transformative way! Read More	17 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers 7:30p Ascension Co-Ed Bowling League Month View September 17, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Ascension Co-Ed Bowling League Wednesday, September 17, 7:30 PM The league plays at Circle Bowling Lanes in Forest Park, IL at 7:30 PM. It runs from September 17, 2025 through May 20, 2026, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The cost is $90 per person. Read More	18 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View September 18, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, September 18, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 18, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More	19 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View September 19, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 19, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More	20 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry Empowering Gardens - Shop and Support Ascension School Seminarian Education Fund 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 8:30 Men's Spirituality 6:15p Faith and Film Presents "The Chosen" Season 3 Month View September 20, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry September 20 - September 21 Please bring non-perishable food items to Ascension and St. Edmund Churches during Mass for our monthly St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry collection. Monetary donations are accepted in the offertory baskets at church or online. Read More Empowering Gardens - Shop and Support Ascension School September 20 - September 21 On Saturday, September 20 shop in-store at Empowering Gardens from 2:00 - 5:00 PM or Sunday, September 21 following the 10:30 AM Mass to get your Fall Mums. 20% of the sales will benefit Ascension School. Read More Seminarian Education Fund September 20 - September 21 The Archdiocesan Collection at Masses on September 20-21 for the education and formation of our future priests - The Seminarian Education Fund provides support for the training and education of men studying for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Chicago... Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 20, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, September 20, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More Men's Spirituality Saturday, September 20, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM This Men's Spiritual Formation Group meets monthly at 8:30 AM on the third Saturday at the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for Scripture reading, discussion, prayer, and fellowship. Read More Faith and Film Presents "The Chosen" Season 3 Saturday, September 20, 6:15 PM Community Shared Event - “ARE YOU READY TO DO THE HARD THINGS?” - All are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 3 of The Chosen. Read More
21 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry Empowering Gardens - Shop and Support Ascension School Seminarian Education Fund Hospitality at Ascension Church 9:00 Extending the Word 10:15 Faith and Film Ministry - "Carlo Acutis, Roadmap to Reality" 7:00p 2026 ASP Trip Kickoff Meeting Month View September 21, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Food Drive for St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry September 20 - September 21 Please bring non-perishable food items to Ascension and St. Edmund Churches during Mass for our monthly St. Simon of Cyrene Food Pantry collection. Monetary donations are accepted in the offertory baskets at church or online. Read More Empowering Gardens - Shop and Support Ascension School September 20 - September 21 On Saturday, September 20 shop in-store at Empowering Gardens from 2:00 - 5:00 PM or Sunday, September 21 following the 10:30 AM Mass to get your Fall Mums. 20% of the sales will benefit Ascension School. Read More Seminarian Education Fund September 20 - September 21 The Archdiocesan Collection at Masses on September 20-21 for the education and formation of our future priests - The Seminarian Education Fund provides support for the training and education of men studying for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Chicago... Read More Hospitality at Ascension Church Sunday, September 21 Stop by the Parish Green following the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Mass for refreshments and fellowship. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, September 21, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More Faith and Film Ministry - "Carlo Acutis, Roadmap to Reality" Sunday, September 21, 10:15 AM Community Shared Event - Faith and Film Ministry will show the movie "Carlo Acutis, Roadmap to Reality" following the 9:15 AM Mass at St. Edmund Church - The movie will be shown in Murphy Hall and tackles urgent technology-related questions, examining how the virtual landscape threatens our fundamental understanding of what it means to be human. Read More 2026 ASP Trip Kickoff Meeting Sunday, September 21, 7:00 PM Kickoff meeting on Sunday, September 21 at 7:00 PM in the Pine Room of Ascension School. If you are currently enrolled in high school and are interested in spending a July week in Appalachia working to make homes warmer, safer and drier - please come to the meeting. Read More	22 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 22, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 22, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	23 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group Month View September 23, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 23, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More GriefShare Support Group Tuesday, September 23, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - At this GriefShare group, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us on Tuesdays from September 16 through December 9 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall. Read More	24 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser Month View September 24, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More	25 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 9:30 Bible Study on Zoom 6:30p Ascension School - Parent Education Presentation 7:00p Eucharistic Adoration Month View September 25, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Bible Study on Zoom Thursday, September 25, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM We meet on Thursdays at 9:30 AM via Zoom to discuss the following Sunday's readings and a chapter or two from one of the books of the Bible. Read More Ascension School - Parent Education Presentation Thursday, September 25, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Come and join Ascension School for a parent education event. Clinical psychologist Emily Edlynn, Ph. D. will discuss flexible parenting framework that can apply to every family with children to reduce parental burnout and raise confident children. Read More Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, September 25, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - Everyone is invited to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration held every Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Giles Church. This is your time to receive the actual grace and mercy of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Read More	26 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 7:00p Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Month View September 26, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Rosary on Zoom - Fridays Friday, September 26, 7:00 PM Community Shared Event - Join Deacon Kevin and Marci Morgan (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles) on Zoom to pray the Rosary on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Read More	27 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 8:30 Contemplative Prayer 8:30 Rosary for Peace - Saturdays 6:00p Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church 6:00p Prevent Gun Violence Vigil Month View September 27, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Contemplative Prayer Saturday, September 27, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Community Shared Event - We practice the Christian meditation prayer on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at Ascension Church or via Zoom. Various tools include centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, the breath prayer, lectio divina, and labyrinth walking. Read More Rosary for Peace - Saturdays Saturday, September 27, 8:30 AM Community Shared Event - We hold the Rosary for Peace in Honor of Our Blessed Mother every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Join us and pray for peace. Read More Soup and Bread... at St. Edmund Church Saturday, September 27, 6:00 PM Join us for Soup and Bread on the fourth Saturday of the month following the 5:00 PM Mass in Murphy Hall. Home made soups and bread are served. Read More Prevent Gun Violence Vigil Saturday, September 27, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM The Prevent Gun Violence Vigil will be held on the last Saturday of the month following the 5:00 PM Mass in the north transept of St. Edmund Church. Read More
28 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 9:00 Extending the Word 10:30 Children's Liturgy of the Word 11:00 50+ Social Club - OPRF Gangster Tour 5:00p Young Adult Community Mass Month View September 28, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Extending the Word Sunday, September 28, 9:00 AM This small faith group gathers every Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Ascension Parish Center Dining Room for discussion of the day's Scripture and refreshments. Read More Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, September 28, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 10:30 AM Mass at Ascension Church. Leaders who guide our weekly Children's Liturgy of the Word provide children ages 4-8 an opportunity to experience the Liturgy of the Word in a context more suited to their age and experience. Read More 50+ Social Club - OPRF Gangster Tour Sunday, September 28, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Take a 2.5 hour bus tour, leaving from FitzGerald’s (6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn), to learn about gangster history in Oak Park and River Forest. John Binder, organized crime historian and author of The Chicago Outfit and Al Capone’s Beer Wars, is the guide. Read More Young Adult Community Mass Sunday, September 28, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Community Shared Event - This Mass is geared toward Young Adult Community Members on the 4th Sunday of each Month at 5:00 PM at St. Edmund Church with hospitality / fellowship (except for the Season of Lent) and community building activities afterwards - All are welcome! Read More	29 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 8:00p Night of Light - A Candle Service 8:00p Young Adult Women's Bible Study Month View September 29, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Night of Light - A Candle Service Monday, September 29, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - Are you searching for light? Come to a Candle Service at 8:00 PM at St. Edmund Church on Monday, September 29 to reflect on how we can be hope, peace, and light to the world. Read More Young Adult Women's Bible Study Monday, September 29, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Shared Event - The Young Adult Women’s Bible Study meets each Monday at 8:00 PM to reflect on the scriptures of the week and supports each other in their walk of faith - Text for location! Read More	30 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser 4:00p Centering Prayer 6:00p GriefShare Support Group 6:30p The Alpha Course - At the Table! Month View September 30, 2025 Ongoing Registration for Altar Server Training September 8 - October 10 REGISTER NOW! - Ascension and St. Edmund Parish will offer three Training Series for Altar Servers in September and October for Ascension School and Religious Education Students. Each training series includes TWO sessions. Read More Ongoing Registration for Formation and Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers September 8 - November 11 REGISTER NOW! - NEW Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on September 27 at Ascension or on November 11 at St. Edmund - All CURRENT and experienced Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend our Fall Ongoing Formation Ministry Night on September 30 at Ascension. Read More Charleston Wrap - Ascension School Fundraiser September 18 - October 1 Over 2,500 items exclusively online. From holidays to hostess to corporate gifts and more. 40% of procedes will benefit Ascension School's Home and School Association. Read More Centering Prayer Tuesday, September 30, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Community Shared Event - Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at St. Edmund Church to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights. Read More GriefShare Support Group Tuesday, September 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Shared Event - At this GriefShare group, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us on Tuesdays from September 16 through December 9 at St. Giles Campus in McDonough Hall. Read More The Alpha Course - At the Table! Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 PM Spirit and Light Shared Event - If you are looking for a place to share a meal, watch an interesting video and wrestle with questions at the core of faith and life - come and see! At Alpha, you can ask anything - It's a safe space to question life, faith, and meaning. You're invited no matter your background or beliefs. Read More