Today in our second reading Paul talks about “Christ Jesus” and the “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”... This is why Paul says, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."... This weekend we pray for and bless Deacon Kevin Morgan and his wife Marci as they now have a new parish assignment...

Pivoting Again - Well, it worked okay - but the need was greater than what our temporary coat distribution plan could meet... The Saint Edmund staff reported seeing migrants approaching the school building door and walking away saddened because the Center was closed... With Father Carl’s approval, we will open on Tuesday mornings for coat, winter gear, and blanket distribution...

Our two Parish Creation Care Ministries in Oak Park, H.O.M.E. (Ascension and St. Edmund) and Vine and Branches (St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles), offer the following suggestions to make your Holiday Season an Eco-Sustainable Christmas that will minimize its environmental impact through conscious choices in decorations, gifts, and food...

The bishops address their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States... Los obispos expresan su preocupación por la situación cambiante que afecta a los inmigrantes en Estados Unidos...

Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, on the Moral Imperative to Uphold Both Security and Human Dignity - Declaración del Cardenal Blase J. Cupich, Arzobispo de Chicago, sobre el Imperativo Moral de mantener tanto la Seguridad como la Dignidad Humana

We congratulate two of our schools – Ascension School and St. Giles School – on their individual achievements in the National and Governor's Blue Ribbon School of Excellence program... We are blessed to have three vibrant Catholic schools that each deliver a nurturing, faith-filled educational experience to its students...

We are recruiting volunteers to serve as Advocates - trained companions who walk alongside families as they navigate services and pursue their goals... To learn more, we invite you to attend our next Bridge Breakfast on November 1 at 8:30 AM...

A Companion Sponsor for OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a parishioner who would like to accompany a person who is preparing to receive the sacraments... Companion Sponsors will receive training prior to being paired with an individual and will continue to be supported while they work with a person...

We are accepting RE Registrations for the Year 2025-2026 - We are excited to begin another year of faith formation and spiritual growth! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to guiding your child on their journey of faith...

Our local council of the Knights of Columbus has completed its resource document for those caring for ailing or elderly loved ones. The document includes information on individual caregivers as well as agencies and offers insights from those who have provided or arranged for care for an elderly or ailing loved one.

We are now accepting registrations for High School Confirmation for the Youth seeking to be formed and celebrate this Sacrament in Spring 2026. We witness a living faith, and we provide space for prayer, faith growth, service, and reflection...

We are currently in ongoing dialogue with the Archdiocese of Chicago regarding the next steps for the future of the school building... We have set aside time on Sunday, August 24, at 10:15 AM in Murphy Hall to be available for conversation... Please join me after the 9:15 AM Mass...

We have been made aware of a scam email circulating that appears to come from Fr. Carl... If you ever receive a message that seems suspicious or you're unsure about its legitimacy, please contact the parish office before taking any action...

Important Letter from Cardinal Cupich regarding the Closing of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church sent to the community and not read at the final Mass.