News & Announcements

Pope Francis said in 2013 that “good Catholics meddle in politics." What does this mean? How should people of faith engage in the public square? Please join fellow parishioners on October 4, 11, and 18 at 4:00 pm for a 3-part Zoom discussion led by member Katie Broussard on “Contemplation and Political Action: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement.”
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Explore the Holy Father’s groundbreaking and transformative encyclical, Laudato Si’ (Care for Our Common Home). In it Pope Francis builds on the teachings of Benedict XVI, John Paul II, and Paul VI to argue that environmental stewardship is a social justice issue. Speaker, theologian, and author Fr. Richard Fragomeni will helps us understand the liturgical roots and theological connections to Laudato Si’.
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The Ascension Knights of Columbus and 8th Grade Confirmation Class Ask you to Donate to our Annual Coat Drive. Donations are needed now more than ever so be sure to save the date, spread the word and participate!
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Join fellow parishioners for the next Spiritual Classics book discussion on Tuesday, October 6 at 8:00 pm. We will discuss "The Story of a Soul" by St. Therese of Lisieux.  Follow this story to get more information, links to free online copies, and to receive the zoom link.
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Join us via Zoom on Thursday, October 8, with socializing starting at 6:40 pm and discussion from 7:00-8:30 pm. Will will be discussing "The Time is Now." Learn more and join us.
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Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM , Sr. Fran Sulzer, FSPA, Br. Guillermo Morales, OFM invite you to explore Spiritual Direction
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While we are still not able to gather for our monthly "Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé," let us remain united in our prayers and our songs for peace and reconciliation in our world. We invite you to join in prayer with a video prepared for the month of September.
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A number of online events are open and free to the public.
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Join Ascension parishioners as we work with institutions throughout the Chicagoland area to advance the Reclaiming Communities work to build 1000 homes on the South Side and 1000 homes on the West Side. This effort not only provides quality homes, but also creates safer streets, better schools, and opportunities for families to build equity and wealth.
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Since 2014 Fr. Bob Hutmacher, ofm, has written a monthly article for the Franciscan Legionnaire, a publication from St. Peter’s. You can access almost all his past articles at https://www.stpetersloop.org/blog/legionnaire. He writes from a Franciscan perspective about saints, contemporary Church issues, history and the challenges of living the Gospel in everyday life.
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