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July 1, 2026 - July 31, 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
July 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 -
July 1, 2026 - July 25, 2026Ascension and St. Edmund Parish is offering a morning of training and formation for EXISTING Lectors ONLY on July 25 or August 8 - The training is for either worship site - REGISTER NOW! - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
July 1, 2026 - July 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 -
July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - The Well Spirituality Center Event - Moms of all ages and stages, you are invited to pause from caregiving for three blissful days to focus on nurturing your own soul. Author and retreat facilitator Shannon Evans O'Brien will offer spiritual nourishment, foster the honest conversations you crave, and give you the opportunity to try a variety of new practices for prayer and grounding, as well as for finding your voice again. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
July 17, 2026 - July 31, 2026Archdiocesan 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
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July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026Please 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
July 18, 2026 - July 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 -
July 19, 2026 - September 30, 2026Spirit 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 -
July 19, 2026 - October 14, 2026Non-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 -
Sunday, July 19, 2026Stop by after the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Mass for refreshments and fellowship in either the Pine Room, School Gym, or the Parish Green, depending on the weather. The Ascension Hospitality Team provides coffee and donuts following these Masses at Ascension Church. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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July 19, 2026 - September 21, 2026Community 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 -
July 19, 2026 - July 23, 2026Spirit 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 - July 23, and August 27 at 7:00 PM at St. Edmund's McGivern Parish Center. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
July 19, 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 -
July 19, 2026 - July 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 -
July 19, 2026 - July 31, 2026Ascension and St. Edmund Parish has signed on to host and provide dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (July 10 and July 24). 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 -
July 19, 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 -
July 19, 2026 - July 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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July 19, 2026 - July 31, 2026Do you enjoy being outdoors, getting your hands in the soil, and helping our parish look its best? We’re looking for volunteers to join our Parish Gardening Committee! - Plant and care for flowers, shrubs, and seasonal beds - Help maintain the beauty of our campus grounds - Build friendships while working together with a shared purpose. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Sunday, July 19, 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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Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:00 PMCommunity 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. An informational meeting is scheduled at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 20 in McDonough Hall on the Saint Giles Campus. A representative from Trans World Travel will join us. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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Monday, July 20, 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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Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMCommunity Shared Event - This series of 5 meetings (June 2, 16 - July 7, 21 - August 4) will be jointly facilitated by Shelby Boblick and Jan Kieckhefer. Each meeting, we will provide hard copy of the 3 poems being discussed, and our time together will include conversation, silent reflection, art, and music. No advance preparation required. Many, but not all, of the poems are drawn from Oliver’s book Devotions. Each meeting will have a different theme. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Tuesday, July 21, 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, July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWe will be discussing The Secret Society of Books and Scones by Ellery Adams - 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 -
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:00 PMSpirit and Light Shared Event - Topic: Nostra Aetate (In Our Time) - Speaker: Mark Laboe, D.Min. - Widely regarded as a breakthrough document for the Church’s relationship with non-Christian religions and peoples, the legacy of Nostra Aetate has found continued and renewed relevance in today’s world. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
July 22, 2026 - July 26, 2026Non-Parish Event of Interest - The Well Spirituality Center Event - In this five-day retreat, we will contemplate memories of transformation both profound and ordinary by generating personal narratives. This retreat is for those new to writing as well as experienced writers looking to learn how transformation works in their lives and their stories. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMCalling all New and Current PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten Ascension Families! Join us at REHM Park on Wednesdays, July 22 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM where children can play, enjoy a popsicle, and make new friends while parents connect and socialize. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Wednesday, July 22, 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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Thursday, July 23, 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, July 23, 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 -
Friday, July 24, 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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July 25, 2026 - July 26, 2026For over 35 years, USCCA has been a part of a shared journey of faith, gratitude, and learning between Catholics in China and Catholics in the United States. USCCA Mission Appeal speaker, our own parishioner Mary Sluka, will share stories of building bridges of friendship and dialogue between Catholics in the United States and China. Please support and donate! - CLICK ON THE EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Saturday, July 25, 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, July 25, 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, July 25, 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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Sunday, July 26, 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, July 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMChildren'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
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Sunday, July 26, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMCommunity 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
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Monday, July 27, 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, July 27, 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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Tuesday, July 28, 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, July 28, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 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 in the future - CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:00 PMSpirit and Light Shared Event - Topic: Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) - Speaker:Ashley Lenz - Many Catholics assume sainthood is for other people: the ones with stained-glass windows, feast days, and prayer cards. Lumen Gentium says otherwise... This talk will explore Vatican II's vision of the Church and the surprisingly demanding claim at its center: holiness isn't optional. It's what every Christian is called to. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More -
Wednesday, July 29, 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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Thursday, July 30, 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, July 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMCommunity Shared Event - At Ascension 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 -
Thursday, July 30, 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
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Friday, July 31, 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. CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION!Read More
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