News & Announcements

Join us in thanking and praying for these special volunteers as we honor them this Catechetical Sunday, September 19, 2021

At Ascension we collect nonperishable food on the third weekend of the month for our sharing parish, St. Martin de Porres, food pantry. During the pandemic, donations are needed more than ever.

Ascension Church Blood Drive on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please follow this story to learn more and access a link to book a spot.

Join in a Prayer Vigil to End Gun Violence

A Message from Mary Catherine Meek

Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. The next session runs September 15-December 15, 2021, on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. We gather at St. Giles Parish, Gleeson Building 1101 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park. Follow this link for details and contact info.

Consider sharing your musical gifts with the music ministry of our parish! All adult choirs are open to singers, high school age and older. We have two adult choirs and one children's choir in the parish. Please follow this story to learn more!

Invitation on behalf of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Department of Migration and Refugee Services

Two dates to choose from - Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 pm here Ascension Church, or Wednesday, September 22 at 12:15 pm at St. Clare Auditorium of St. Peter’s in the Loop