News & Announcements

Purchase chocolate or paper calendars, brass rings and candles to get ready for Advent. Proceeds benefit the Ascension religious education program. Thank you!
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On Saturday, November 16th, everyone is invited to join the Ascension community in the gym for some great food, drinks & music while we bid on some amazing silent auction items, & dance with one of Chicago's best DJs! Buy tickets today!
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Be an Angel. Purchase a gift for a person or family in need.
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Don't forget your bags! Food collection at all Masses this weekend, November 16 & 17, to support the Food Pantry of our sharing parish.
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For all current Extraordinary Ministers of Communion at Mass, Ministers of Care and Lectors
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Help is needed this Friday, November 8th! Ascension parishioners staff Housing Forward’s overnight shelter on Friday nights and Saturday mornings from September - May. Be part of this meaningful ministry!
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On Thursday, November 21 from 9:00 am—11:30 am and on Tuesday, December 3 from 9:00 am—11:30 am and 3:00 pm—6:00 pm. After December 3 we will take additional Mass Intentions on a daily basis.
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Be part of this annual program that draws people of all faiths from throughout the region. Ascension is a member of Community of Congregations and many parishioners will be in attendance.
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It is a venerable Catholic custom to remember the dead in November, our month of saints and souls.  We invite you to bring photos of your loved ones who have died to display in Church.
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And all are encouraged to attend on December 7th!
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