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November 8, 2025 - May 31, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - Stop. Pause. Pray. - For justice and understanding in the world! - Project Prayer at Noon was founded to address growing social division, fear, and injustice by harnessing one of humanity's oldest, most universal tools for change: unified, collective prayer. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Make 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 (by June 30) and/or Play the Spring Cash Raffle - 4 Prizes (by May 17). CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 1, 2026 - August 30, 2026THE SAINT GILES CAMPUS IS TURNING 100! - All are welcome to join us as we kick off the Centennial Year of the Saint Giles Campus with a special Mass and celebration. The Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM Mass with fellowship and festivities to follow. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Monday, May 25, 2026Community Shared Event - Please join the Catholic Community of Oak Park and Neighbors for Mass on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) to remember those who have given their life for our country - Regular Weekday Mass at 8:30 AM at St. Edmund Church - Mass at 8:30 AM at St. Giles Church - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Monday, May 25, 2026, 7:00 PMThe 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
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Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMCommunity 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
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May 26, 2026 - June 13, 2026Community Shared Event - All Ministers of Care from the Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors are invited on June 13, 2026 at Ascension Campus, to a light breakfast followed by a presentation led by Vicky Tufano who will be speaking on "The Presence of Christ". The day will include input, quiet reflection time, discussion and sharing from the Ministers of Care from our community. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 26, 2026 - June 20, 2026We are getting close to sending teens and adults to Kentucky to spend a week making homes warmer, safer, and drier. We need your support. On the weekend of May 30 and 31, we will be outside of church after all of the Masses, selling shares in the ASP trip. The first three Saturdays in June 6, 13, and 20, we will be having our annual car washes in the Ascension Parish Center parking lot. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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May 26, 2026 - May 30, 2026Spirit and Light Shared Event - Everyone is invited to support the Spirit and Light Bake Sale on May 30 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Oak Park Farmers Market at the Pilgrim Church Parking Lot - Cookies, Cupcakes, Brownies, and Cakes - WE ARE ASKING BAKERS TO SIGN UP AND HELP! - All proceeds go toward the Religious Education Program. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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May 26, 2026 - June 30, 2026Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (June 12 and June 26). 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 -
May 26, 2026 - May 28, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - Catholic authors of fiction and nonfiction will convene at the Holiday Inn O’Hare on May 26-28, 2026, for the Catholic Writers Conference Live. This annual event is sponsored by the Catholic Writers Guild and hosted by the Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) in conjunction with their annual meeting. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 26, 2026 - May 31, 2026DURING SPRING AND SUMMER - Everyone is invited to sign the Creation Care Covenant before and after Mass. It will be available for signatures at all Masses throughout the summer. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 26, 2026 - October 3, 2026Community 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 -
May 26, 2026 - May 31, 2026Please join us in our St. Catherine-St. Lucy and St. Giles ASP 2026 Bar Crawl Fundraiser on June 6 through four bars in Forest Park, IL - $40 per person includes: ASP Bar Crawl t-shirt and koozie, and a great afternoon of fun for a great cause! - REGISTER by APRIL 30 if you would like a t-shirt or through May 31 (t-shirt not guaranteed). CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 26, 2026 - May 31, 2026Space 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 -
May 26, 2026 - May 31, 2026Community Shared Event - Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 1:30 PM to see Nunsense at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $50 each. Transportation will be on your own. Tickets must be purchased by May 24 or until all tickets are sold. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 26, 2026 - June 8, 2026Spirit and Light Shared Event - Sign up now for Catholic Vacation Bible School. The camp runs from June 8 to June 12, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. All children ages 4-11 are invited to attend. Campers will enter and leave thru the door by St. Edmund Church Parking Lot. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 26, 2026 - November 30, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - This series introduces Empowering Communication offering practical tools for healthy relationships, respectful dialogue, and staying connected through conflict, while strengthening relationships and exploring paths toward reconciliation. February - November, Eight 3 hour sessions, on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the First Congregational Church in Western Springs. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
May 26, 2026 - May 31, 2026Ongoing 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
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMCommunity 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
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PMInterested Women of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish gather in the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM for book discussion and socializing - Our next book will be posted soon! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - May 27 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Gurnee - The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) connects experienced adults aged 50+ with meaningful volunteer opportunities in Chicago, IL that support people in need throughout the area. Our programs are ideal for the recently retired, semi-retired, or people looking to explore new life opportunities. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PMThe St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Wednesday Night Bible Study started a new series! - Come when you can to the St. Giles Parish Center at 7:00 PM - All are welcome from any parish or community - It is NOT necessary or required to attend each week. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMNon-Parish Event of Interest - "Smooth Sailing Into Summer" with Ilinka Novakovic, LCSW - Keeping it fun for both children and parents - Learn how to navigate the transition from School to Summer - Offer Fun Alternatives to Screen Time and Social Media - May 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Community Recreation Center in Oak Park, IL. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AMWe 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
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Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMCommunity 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 -
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:30 PMCommunity Shared Event - Surviving Divorce was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Meeting Twice Monthly on Thursdays at 7:30 PM at Saint Giles Campus. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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Friday, May 29, 2026, 7:00 PMCommunity 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
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May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - Are you widowed and still hurting? Please join us for a Workshop and Spiritual Retreat for Widows and Widowers called "Joyful Again!" this Spring. It will be held on May 30-31, 2026, at St. Joan of Arc Parish located at 820 Division Street in Lisle, IL 60532. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AMCommunity 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
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8:30 AMCommunity 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
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMNon-Parish Event of Interest - "The Hidden Ground of Love: Why Thomas Merton Looked East to Find the West," is a one-day conference from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, at Parmer Hall, Dominican University, 7900 W. Division, River Forest. This gathering brings together members of the International Thomas Merton Society and the broader contemplative community for a day of talks, discussion, and shared reflection. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 6:00 PMJoin 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
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PMThe 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:00 AMThis 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
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Sunday, May 31, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMCommunity Shared Event - Join the Youth Ministry Gathering on Sunday, May 31 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in Murphy Hall of St. Edmund Campus for Friendship, Faith, Food and Fun! CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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