A Stewardship Parish, Sharing Our God-Given Gifts

A Stewardship Parish, Sharing Our God -Given Gifts in Service
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 8, 2015
Take time this week to reflect on today’s readings:
First Reading — 1 Kings 17:10-16;
Psalm — Psalm 146:7-10;
Second Reading — Hebrews 9:24-28;
Gospel — Mark 12:38-44
Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 8:15 AM.
Vigil Mass for Sunday:
Saturday - 5:00 PM.
Sunday:
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
and 5:00 PM.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM.
Rosary
Monday - Friday: 7:45 AM.
Reflecting on God’s Word
My earliest memory of a widow was Aunt Lizzie: white-haired, seemingly
very old, but kindly. (I was four, so she was probably in her sixties then—how
one’s perspective on age changes with time!) She lived with my godmother and
uncle, having contributed some of her savings to help them buy a house. My
second memory was of Lana Turner playing The Merry W idow in the 1952
movie of the same name. Both were light years away, historically and culturally,
from the widows in today’s readings.
The widows in biblical times were imperiled. If they did not have sons who
would care for them, their very lives could be endangered. The widow in the
first reading has a young son; she is collecting sticks to build a fire to prepare
the last of her flour so they can eat and die. When Elijah asks her to prepare a
cake for him, she generously does so—which proves to be her salvation. Later
he even restores her son to life.
Jesus watches a widow put in her last—literally—two cents in the temple’s
coffers. He has previously warned about the scribes who “devour the houses of
widows” while reciting lengthy prayers (Mark 12:40). Some say Jesus is
lamenting the foolishness of this widow, like the prophets of the past who railed
against the neglect of widows and orphans. But most think he is praising her
generosity in giving “all she had, her whole livelihood” (12:44). Like her, Jesus
will soon put all his trust in the Father.
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved..
To prepare for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time:
First Reading — Daniel 12:1-3;
Psalm — Psalm 16:5, 8-11;
Second Reading — Hebrews 10:11-14, 18;
Gospel — Mark 13:24-32
From the Pastor
ASCENSION CHURCH
Parish Center: 808 S. East Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
Phone: 708-848-2703
Fax: 708-848-2773
Dear Friends,
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 AM -1:30 PM
Bulletin Articles
ascensiondome@ascensionoakpark.com
E-Mail
Personnel can be reached by first
initial.last name@ascensionoakpark.com
Web-sites
www.ascensionoakpark.com
www.archdiocese-chgo.org
Pastor
Rev. James F. Hurlbert
848-2703
Director of Music
David Anderson
434-1535
Associate Organist
Elizabeth Coffman
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School Principal
Mary Jo Burns
386-7282
Director of Religious Education
Diane Lawrence-Moriarty 848-3099
Religious Education Assistant
Kathy Marifjeren
434-1554
Business Administrator
Tom Denten
434-1546
Director of Institutional Development
Katie Moran Vanaria
434-1558
Development Associate
Marybeth Granholm
434-1541
Head of Maintenance
Rey Dominguez
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Office Assistant
Jim Wojcik
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Office Assistant Sacramental Records
Deedee Ralston
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Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Robert A. Cross
Weekend Assistant
Rev. Bob Hutmacher, OFM
Deacon Couples
Lendell & Tina Richardson
Joe & Kathie Walsh
This weekend I am in Guatemala visiting the children I worked with
for two-and-a-half years prior to my coming to Ascension. I am
anxious to see them; my time there was very intense and very
powerful. It is amazing that in the time that it takes to fly to California
I can be in a country torn by violence and mired in a poverty more
devastating than anything we experience here in Chicago. I was
reminded in new ways in Guatemala that “people are people,” and the
warmth with which I was received during my time there, both at the
home and in the parish where I helped out on the weekends, was both
humbling and comforting. And I saw that in spite of incredible hurdles
and disappointments and in the midst of the most challenging
circumstances, people can find ways to eke out a meaningful life. Faith
and family remain anchors that hold a society together. And at NPH
where I worked, where there is no “family” as we think of it, children
and adults who are not related find ways to interact and bond that gives
a sense of connection and security.
Applications for next summer’s Appalachian Service Project
mission trip are due on Monday, November 9. Applications and
information packets are available at the parish center.
Next weekend at all of the Masses we will offer the sacrament of
Anointing of the Sick. Many of our homebound will be br ought to
church by generous volunteers, but even regular Mass-goers who
experience serious chronic illness may be anointed. This includes those
suffering the effects of advanced age. While an illness need not be lifethreatening to approach the sacrament, it is intended for those suffering
from something serious. Illness has a way of messing with our faith,
challenging our sense of God’s presence and God’s mercy. This
sacrament provides mainly spiritual healing for those whose bodies are
rebelling. Those suffering from mental illness may also be anointed.
Perhaps in connection with this I should mention the special Mass
this very weekend on Saturday for those affected by suicide. Most
psychologists look at suicide through the lens of mental illness, and so
we no longer lay the heavy burden of unforgivable guilt upon the
shoulders of people who take their own lives. I often think that if they
only could have known the intensity of the devastation that their
suicide would cause in the survivors, they might perhaps have been
able to summon the strength to avoid taking their own lives.
Mental Health Counselor
Bill Harrison - Claret Center
773-643-6259 Extension 24
May your week reflect the encounter with Christ
we experienced at Mass today!
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
Tuesday:
Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19;
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135,
175; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37,
42-43; Lk 18:1-8
First Eucharist Preparation
Tour of the Mass
Tradition and ritual connect us to our God, each
other and our spiritual ancestors. Parents of children
preparing for First Eucharist are invited to join us
for one of the two sessions being offered - this
Tuesday, November 10th, or November 19th at 7:00
pm in the Church. David Philippar t will lead us
through a time traveling journey of our Sunday
celebration, giving you an historical appreciation of
why we do what we do, so you can pass this on to your
own child. We hope you can join us.
The Sacrament of
the Anointing of the Sick
will be celebrated at
all Masses next weekend
—November 14 and 15—
Anyone whose health is seriously impaired due
to physical or emotional illness, injury or advanced
age is welcome to receive this sacrament. Please
invite anyone in your family who may benefit
from this sacrament to receive it.
This sacrament is part of the church's
continuation of the healing ministry of Jesus. In
celebrating this sacrament, we ask God to
strengthen in mind and body those who suffer. We
also recognize that in Christ our suffering has
meaning. In Him we find the compassion of the
One who has known suffering and does not
abandon us in our pain.
The Anointing of the Sick is available
whenever someone is ill. As always, if you or
someone in your family is seriously sick or
injured, please call the parish office to make
arrangements with Fr. Hurlbert.
Advent Sale
Are you ready? The Religious Education Board is
sponsoring an Advent Sale after the 9:00 am and 11:00
am Masses on Sundays, November 15th and 22nd.
Advent candles, wreaths, calendars, books and other
items will be on display in the lobby of the Pine Room
or outside (weather permitting).
Please plan on
stopping by and supporting Religious Education in this
fundraiser.
8th Grade - BAKE SALE TODAY
Sunday, November 8th
after the morning Masses.
Stop by the tables outside before going home
for some delicious baked goods.
Proceeds offset the cost
of a number of 8th grade activities.
Thank you!
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Our collection of
Food & Cleaning Supplies
is next weekend for the
St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry.
Bring your much needed donations to
whatever Mass you attend.
Thank you and God bless!
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ASCENSION CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT
This year the Ascension Angel Project will be assisting our sharing parish St. Martin de Porres, Blessed
Sacrament Youth Center, Franciscan Outreach and our Ascension parishioners who are in financial need.
We will be providing gifts, gift cards and food gift cards.
Blessed Sacrament Youth Center, founded in 1987, serves the youth of North Lawndale on Chicago’s
West Side. The community has a poverty rate approaching 70%. With approximately 200 registered
members, ages 7 to 12, they offer after school and Saturday programs featuring tutoring, organized sports
and character education.
Franciscan Outreach, established in 1963, helps hundreds of homeless in the Chicago area every year.
They provide meals, shelter, showers, and laundry facilities to people in the model of respect and dignity of
St. Francis of Assisi. Franciscan Outreach also provides long term services such as housing and job
opportunities.
Angels may be picked up at the church entrances after Masses next weekend,
November 14th and 15th. Angel gifts and gift card drop off will
be on Friday, December 11th from 3:30 until 8:00 pm in the
school gym.
Please try and support Ascension School by ordering your gift cards from the
Parish Center or from www. mannaorders.net.
This will be the final year that Colleen Bracco and Marybeth Granholm
will be coordinating the Christmas Angel Project. If you would be interested
in learning more about becoming an active member of this ministry, or if you
have any questions, please contact Colleen Bracco at 708-524-2186 or
Marybeth Granholm at 708-267-7697.
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Living the Word Books
Available Now
2016 ASP Sign-Up
The cost of each book is $7. This weekly
resource includes all of the Sunday and Holy day
readings for the entire liturgical year beginning
with the first Sunday of Advent on November 29,
2015.
In addition to the readings, a scriptural
commentary and reflection are provided for each
Sunday and feast. Reflection questions are also
provided to assist with your prayer.
Several small faith groups in our parish use this
resource for their group meetings. Currently,
several hundred parishioners have committed to
using this annual resource as a way to grow in their
love and knowledge of the sacred scriptures.
Sign up for our 2016 ASP trip is under
way. Applications and deposits for both
teens and adults are due no later than this
Monday, November 9th and can be dropped
off at the Parish Center.
Application forms can be picked up at the Parish
Center or can be emailed to you if you send a
request to ASP@ascensionoakpark.com.
P.O.L.O. Happenings
Parents of Little Ones is geared for families with children aged newborn through kindergarten.
We hope to see you at an upcoming event. Older siblings are always welcome!
Thanks to all who planned and participated in the annual POLO Halloween Party!
Mom’s Faith Sharing Circle -- Wednesday, 11/11 at 8 pm in the Parish Center. Email Laura
at mogliakelley@gmail.com if you plan on attending.
Ladies Night Out -- Friday, 11/20 Location TBD. Contact Carole at carole.ceja@gmail.com for more
information.
To find out more about P.O.L.O. or other upcoming events, please contact Laura Moglia Kelley
at polo.ascension@gmail.com.
Women’s Spirituality
The Women’s Spirituality Group will gather in
the Parish Center Chapel this Thursday, November
12th. We begin with a social portion at 7 p.m. and
the discussion starts at 7:30. This year we ar e
reading the book by Barbara Mahany, “Slowing Time”.
It is not necessary to have the book to join us, but there
will be a few for sale that evening.
All women are welcome to join us as we reflect on
the prayers and share our stories. Come to meet some
wonderful women.
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—SAVE THE DATE—
FOR THE ASCENSION
COOKIE WALK
AND CRAFT FAIR
DECEMBER 5th!
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Are You Ready to Find Your Five and Live Your Strengths?
Find your top five talents through Gallup's internationally-acclaimed "Clifton Strengths Finder" and
Ascension's offering of the award-winning Living Y our Strengths journey.
Ascension has been offering Living Y our Strengths as a gift to parishioners for more than three years.
Participants discover which of the 34 talents identified by Gallup are in their top five, and explore ways they
can use and develop them in all aspects of their lives.
This weekend, a new group of parishioners identified their talents and learned how to grow them into
strengths. Do you wonder what yours are? Visit http://ascensionstrengths.eventbrite.com, where you will
find the dates, times and registration information for the coming year. Your next opportunity to attend is
Saturday, February 6.
Welcome to Ascension Church
Community of Congregations
Annual Interfaith
Thanksgiving Service
All are invited to this Interfaith Service at 7:00
pm on Sunday, November 22nd at St. Giles Roman
Catholic Parish, 1045 Columbian Avenue in Oak Park.
Fr. Carl Morello will lead the service along with faith
leaders from many of our congregations. It is a
wonderful way for us to join together as people of
different faiths to give thanks and to enjoy each other’s
company. Plan to join us.
If you are new to our church or just visiting, please
stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have
you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do
not have a church home, or your church is not a home
to you, we invite you to become part of our parish
family. If you are not Catholic, have questions about
the Catholic way of life, or would like to explore the
Catholic faith, please call the Parish Office at 708-8482703.
Our church is open to anyone looking for a spiritual
home. Parish Registration forms are at all church
entrances or you can register online at
www.ascensionoakpark.com.
We are so glad you’re here and hope you will come
back again for Mass or to become a parishioner.
REDUCE REUSE RECYLCE
We had a successful event last Sunday with more mindful recycling and composting at Ascension. The
key is having recycling monitors to help adults and kids know what to recycle, compost or put in the
landfill. The big learning for most was that plastic forks are not recyclable.
You can find new ways to reduce your waste, buy less, reuse things to avoid new purchases and
packaging, buy things with less packaging, and improve your recycling. You may consider composting in
your home. The Village of Oak Park has a CompostAble program.
Progress, not perfection is our motto. All of these suggestions help fulfill the requests in the recent papal
encyclical on the environment. Laudato Si’!
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Going into the Hospital?
Due to patient privacy rules, hospitals—even Catholic hospitals—no longer automatically inform your
parish that you are in the hospital. Here at Ascension, we care about you and would like to know! All
hospitals in our area have a priest on call who can come to anoint you, hear your confession, and bring you
communion –especially in an emergency. Most hospitals have communion ministers who visit on a regular
basis. (Ministers of care from Ascension go regularly to West Suburban, Rush, and Loyola, for
example.) Ask the nurse to contact the hospital’s pastoral care department. Then please ask the person from
pastoral care to call the Parish Center at 708-848-2703 and give him or her permission to tell us where you
are. Father Hurlbert is available to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and the Sacrament
of Penance with you. We are happy to pray for you by name in the intercessions at Sunday Mass. When you
come home from the hospital, we can arrange for a minister of care to bring you communion at home until
are able to join us again around Christ’s altar. God of all consolation, you chose and sent your Son to heal
the world. Graciously listen to our prayer of faith, and send the power of your Holy Spirit, the Consoler…
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Loyola Medicine Hospice
-Coping With the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved OneSaturday November 21, 2015
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S. First Avenue
Stritch School of Medicine
Room 160
Maywood, IL 60153
Call Nancy Kiel, 708-216-1646 to register.
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Financial Update
Meetings and Events
Total Weekly Offering .................. $22,470.00
Weekly Goal ................................... $20,000.00
Today
Outside East & Van Buren Exits
After All Morning Masses
Religious Education Good Shepherd
and Regular Classes CP/LL/School 8:45 am & 10:00 am
SPRED
LI
10:00 am
Extending the Word
DR
10:15 am
YTD Goal ...................................... $360,000.00
YTD Offering ............................... $299,566.00
Deficit .......................................... ($60,434.00)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
DR
PR
CP
Saturday
Sunday
3:45 pm
5:30 pm
6:50 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
9:00 am
3:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 am
All Day
3:00 pm
November 14
Work Ministry
DR
Contemplative Prayer
CH
Baptismal Prep
DR
Christmas Angel Gift Tag Distribution
At Church Doors
Anointing of the Sick
For the November 29th bulletin
the deadline is Tuesday, November 17th
by 5:00 pm.
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
November 13
School-Good Shepherd-1st Grade CP
Organ Tuning
CH
Girl Scout Troop 40093
PR
For the November 22nd bulletin
the deadline is Monday, November 16th
by 5:00 pm.
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
November 12
Little Rock Bible Study
Daisy Girl Scouts
Women’s Spirituality
Please pay special attention
to these deadlines for submitting articles
for the following bulletins:
3:00 pm
November 11
Choristers
CH
Girl Scout Troop 40928
PR
Religious Education Good Shepherd
DR/CP/LL/School
Cub Scout Den Meeting
PR
Cantors
CH
Choir
CH
Bible Study
DR
POLO Mom’s Faith Sharing CP
Thursday
3:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
November 10
School-Drama Club
PR
Religious Education Good Shepherd
and Regular Classes CP/LL/PR/School
First Eucharist Parents-Tour of the Mass CH
2015 Blue Tie Auction Meeting DR
Closed AA Meeting
LI
**IMPORTANT**
**BULLETIN DEADLINES**
7:30 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
5:00 pm Mass
5:00 pm Mass
November 15
Christmas Angel Gift Tag Distribution
At Church Doors
All Masses
Anointing of the Sick
All Masses
Religious Education-Advent Sale
School Lobby/Outside
After Morning Masses
Religious Education Good Shepherd
and Regular Classes CP/LL/School 8:45 am & 10:00 am
Extending the Word
DR
10:15 pm
2016 ASP Meeting
PR
6:15 pm
email to:
ascensiondome@ascensionoakpark.com
O V E M B E R
November 9
School-Drama Club
PR
Peace and Justice
CP
Living Your Strengths Team Meeting 215
Please consider setting up automatic donations, via
your credit or debit card. For information or to
arrange this, visit our website, and click on “Giving” on
the right hand top corner of the page. Those who
prefer to arrange automatic bank drafts instead can
find these forms in the pamphlet racks in the church
vestibules or you can pick one up at the parish office.
Those who set up automatic giving may, of course, still
put envelopes (even if empty) or small cash donations in
the basket, as a way of participating in the offertory, or
to teach their children about stewardship. If your
neighbor in the pew does not put anything in the
basket, please assume a charitable posture: rather than
presume stinginess, consider that s/he gives
automatically or monthly.
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- REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE WHO
ARE SICK IN MIND, BODY OR SPIRIT Eduardo Acevedo, Silvia Balderes, Brad Barth, Sarah
Bowman, Linda Brown, Ann Callaghan, Josephina
Carmona, Joe Cassidy, James Cincinelli, Mary Coppin,
Geri Cundari, Ann Dant, Bob Doyle, Danny Doyle, Bill
Dwyer, Jennifer Fischer, Don Hager, Meri Hale,
Veronica Hanessian, Patricia Hanley, Bill Hansen,
Sharon Hart, Miguel Juarez, Helen Kelly, Jimmy
Konrad, Margaret Kostopulos, Thomas P. Kragie, Scott
Krusinski, Gerry & Mary Logan, Benoit Magrin, Rosita
Malmis, Josh Marchetti, Bobby Marino, Joe Massura,
Mary Ruth McGrath, Ted Medina, Nora Meewes,
Amanda Mengden, Kaden & Kameron Moore, Len
Mueller, Carol Ojala, Emilia Ortiz, Estelle Pargulski,
Nina Petrosinos, Andrew Philippart, Regan Pierce, Peg
Prendergast, Colette Rehor, Philip Rice, Lisa Roche,
Anne Sandow, Elsie Smith, Steven Sobie, Mildred
Stefanski, Elizabeth Stohl, Mary Strenski, Matthew
Strudeman, Sharon Sugrue, Mary Thomas, Marilyn
Trainor, Jesse & Sonia Vasquez, Bonnie Von Ebers,
Baby Brennan Walsh, Lisa Weiland, Barbara Wyman.
SUNDAY - November 8
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00
(Sat)
George & Evelyn Perivolidis
7:30
Margarite Werwage
9:00
Bob Carpenter & John Mullarkey
Theresa Ferrera
Bogacz Family Rosemarie Tufano
11:00
5:00
Cornelia Jakubczak
MONDAY - November 9
8:15
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Peter W. Hermanns
TUESDAY - November 10
8:15
St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church
Phyllis Schmidt & Family
WEDNESDAY - November 11
We pray for those who have died, especially:
Frank McDonald, Par ishioner
Herbert Behre, Father of Robin Behr e
Stanley Perry, Uncle of Anita Tr ainor
Marilyn Wiedow, Mother of Kathy Mar sh
Maria Concepcion Ortiz
8:15
St. Martin of Tours, Bishop
Veteran’s Day
Armandina Enriguez
All who died in service to our country
THURSDAY - November 12
8:15
We also remember in a special way during
this month of November all of our
parishioners, family and friends
who have died.
St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr
Meada Devitt
FRIDAY - November 13
8:15
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin
Agnes Golden Brandstrader
Patrick Mullins
SATURDAY - November 14
Vigil: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00
This Week
SUNDAY - November 15
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Next Week
7:30
Dorothy Mitchell
Vania Ulysses Jean Claude
Marie Belmonte
5:00 pm
Fr. Rubey
Fr. Hurlbert
7:30 am
Fr. Woerter
Fr. Hurlbert
9:00
9:00 am
Fr. Woods
Fr. Hurlbert
11:00
11:00 am
Fr. Woods
Fr. Hurlbert
5:00
Fr. Falco
Fr. Hurlbert
5:00 pm
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Deirdre Haefner
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OTHER PARISH INFORMATION — Infant Baptism: Our parish
celebration of infant Baptism takes place at 1 p.m., on the 2nd, 3rd and
4th Sundays of the month. A preparatory session for parents is held on
the second Saturday of the month in the Parish Center at 9:30 a.m.
First-time parents are required to attend. To register for a preparatory
session, or to schedule a baptism, please call the parish office. Adult
Initiation: Adults interested in information about the Catholic
faith or wanting to become Catholic should contact the Parish
Office. Weddings: Please call the Parish Office, at least one year
prior to selection of a date or reception hall, to request wedding
information. Sick Calls: If there is anyone at home who cannot
attend Mass or receive the sacraments because of illness or old age,
please contact the Parish Office or one of the Ministers of Care
Coordinators: Susie Cahill, 925-1512, Linda Dunne, 848-5574, or
Cece Masella, 383-3785.
Registration: All newcomers are welcome to the Ascension family
and are asked to pick up a census/registration envelope at the entrance
of the church or by completing the online form on the parish website.
Parishioners who marry, have a baby, or move to a new address should
also notify the Parish Office.
Audio Devices: Are available for the hearing impaired. Please see an
usher or greeter before Mass. Infant & Toddler Care: Available during
9 & 11 a.m. Mass in the Cry Room of the Church.
Lost & Found Box: Is under the table in the chur ch vestibule.
Experiencing Domestic Violence: Call 911 or the NDV 24-hour
Hot-line at 800-799-7233. You can also call the Parish Center at
708-848-2703 and ask to speak with: Fr. James F. Hurlbert,
Ms. Katie Vanaria or Ms. Mary Jo Burns.
Relevant Radio Chicago-Talk Radio for Catholic Life: Listen and
be Inspired! WNTD-AM 950.
Bulletin deadline: Monday 5 p.m. Please deliver articles to Parish Office or email to ascensiondome@ascensionoakpark.com