Archdiocesan Shared Event - Cardinal Cupich invites us to answer this year’s Appeal message from Pope Leo XIV, “Together we bring light.” - Bring your pledge to any Mass, or mail your pledge directly to the archdiocese, or make your contribution online - The parishes receive 100% of the incremental funds - We thank you for your generous gifts!
Shoeboxes collected will be donated to Housing Forward and various other Outreach Organizations. Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18 and ending on Palm Sunday, March 29 - Fill a shoebox or a comparable-size container (you provide the container) with a variety of suggested items.
Community Shared Event - The Ascension Knights of Columbus invites everyone to a Fish Fry on Friday, February 20 and Friday, March 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM in the Ascension School Gym. Pre-order your dinner and/or sign up to volunteer.
Non-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.
Community Shared Event - We are so happy that Oak Park Parishes have chosen Foundation for Children in Need, a Catholic Lay Organization as the Lenten cause for this year. Join us to consider making little sacrifices of alms-giving, fasting and prayer so that a child or senior in need in India might experience your gift of love and have their hope renewed.
Spirit 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.
Spirit and Light Shared Event - Join us for an afternoon filled with Irish music, fun, storytelling, sing-alongs, and laughter! With special guest Gerry Dignan and a performance from the Oak Park Irish Dancers - The event will be held on March 1 in McDonough Hall of St. Giles Campus.
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.
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.
St. Giles School will hold a Casino Night Fundraiser on March 7, 2026. The Black and Gold committee is hard at work preparing a fun filled night and they are looking for sponsors and auction items for our fundraiser. Please consider how you can help! - Solicit a business to be a sponsor! - Donate an item or experience for our auction! - Donate monetarily!
Archdiocesan Shared Event - Join the Archdiocesan Women’s Committee (AWC) for one of three Zoom sessions as we explore Women in the Church: Elevating our Gifts, Finding Community. Advance registration is necessary in order to receive the Zoom link for participation.
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.
Community 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 starting November 13 at Saint Giles Campus.
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.
Community Shared Event - The Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors invite everyone to participate in the Family focused Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM at Ascension Church.
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.
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.
Community Shared Event - All are invited! Please join Faith and Film Ministry at St. Edmund’s Murphy Hall after the 5:00 PM Mass on some Saturdays to WATCH - LEARN - DISCUSS - Season 4 of The Chosen
Spirit and Light's Lifelong Learning Committee is proud to offer Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter as this year's family reflection book. Book includes a kit with 4 special gifts to enhance your Lenten practices at home, all for $15. Sold after all masses on Sunday, February 22.
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!
During this sacred season, the combined parishes of Oak Park will offer a Lenten Program of Visio Divina - “Divine Seeing” - Through reflection and art, we will be invited into the mystery of Christ’s journey to the cross and His gift of peace. Monday afternoons at 1:00 PM at St. Edmund McGivern Center or Monday evenings at 7:00 PM at St. Giles McDonough Hall (except Monday, February 23, when Visio Divina will meet in the Dore Parish Center in the Third Floor Conference Room).
Community Shared Event - Spend time with Christ on Mondays during Lent from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Edmund Church - Come for 5 minutes, or all 3 hours! - Prayer pamphlets and rosaries are available at the church doors.
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!
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.
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!
Interested 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!
Community Shared Event - At a GriefShare group in our community on Wednesdays (January 28 through April 22) at St. Giles Campus, you'll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief - Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one! - Come join us!
The 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.
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.
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.
Community Shared Event - The Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors invite everyone to participate in the Bilingual Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM at St. Edmund Church.
St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish has their Food First Collection on the First Weekend of the Month at St. Giles Church - Please bring your donations of canned or shelf-stable food and paper products with you to any of the first weekend Masses.
Non-Parish Event of Interest - An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal with Sister Sue Paweski - 12 Days from October 28 to November 8, 2026 - Visiting: Salamanca, Segovia, Avila, Santiago de Compostela, Douro River Cruise, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon and more! - If you have an inkling of interest in joining the pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal, our travel guide, Sue Jackson, will give a presentation about this trip on Zoom on Saturday, February 28.
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.
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.