Spirit and Light Shared Event - Program starts on March 17, 2026 - 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.

The Saint Catherine of Siena-Saint Lucy and Saint Giles Men’s Society presents: Sports Trivia 18 on Saturday, February 28 - Doors Open at 5:30 PM CDT - First Question at 7:00 PM CDT - At Trinity High School Gym in River Forest, Illinois - Assemble your team of six and get ready for the greatest sports trivia event on the planet - Great questions, prizes, beer, food and company.

Archdiocesan Shared Event - Have you been baptized and made your First Holy Communion in the Catholic Church, but never been sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation? The Archdiocese's eight-week spring formation, in either English or Spanish, will begin on Wednesday, March 11, via Zoom.

Join us on Saturday, February 7 to honor Beth White. Beth taught third grade at Ascension for many years before becoming the school's first Director of Student Services. Beth was a staunch advocate for students, a great resource and support to teachers, and a huge comfort to families. Buy your Golden Tickets NOW to enter to win a trip to Costa Rica, Tuscany, Nashville or Kentucky.

Non-Parish Event of Interest - The Kathy McMahon Adams Fund provides $1,500 college scholarships to graduates of Ascension School and parishioners at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish who are either high school seniors or current college students. Special consideration is given to students majoring in education. Applications will be accepted until February 16, 2026.

St. Giles School will hold a Casino Night Fundraiser on March 7, 2026. Sponsorship opportunities are now available online! High Roller ($5,000) - Pit Boss ($2,500) - Card Shark ($1,500) - Dealer ($1,000) - The Bank ($500)

Get your friends together and brush up all of your MUSIC, MOVIES and TV knowledge for Ascension Trivia Night! $25 per person/$250 per team of 10. Trivia Night is a 21+ event. Please bring food for your table, but drinks will be available for purchase. Enter through Door #1 on Van Buren and proceed downstairs to the Pine Room.

New members are most welcome to join the St. Edmund Saturday Night Choir. We are especially in need of tenors and basses to round out the sound. Mid-February is a perfect time of year to join us as we prepare for the Sundays of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. St. Edmund Choir rehearses about three Wednesday evenings (beginning at 7:00 PM) and sings three of the Saturday 5:00 PM Masses each month with some exceptions.

Communication with loved ones is very important for people who are imprisoned. It helps keep them grounded and better prepares them for their release. It’s important to the families as well. We facilitate the communication process by providing cards and stationery to juveniles, women, and men so they have materials to use, especially at Mother’s Day. Once again, we are asking for your help.

This series introduces Empowering Communication offering practical tools for healthy relationships, respectful dialogue, and staying connected through conflict, while strengthening relationshps 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.

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.