Our next preparation session for parents (and, if possible, godparents) of infants to be baptized is Monday, August 4, at the Rectory. Sessions are from 7:00 to 8:15pm.  These sessions are for first time parents and for parents who have never before attended a preparation session. Call the Parish Office to register. It is not necessary to wait for the baby to be born to attend a preparation session. Baptisms normally take place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 1:15pm and on the first weekend of the month during Mass. More here

Not baptized? Not a Catholic? OCIA (The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for those over the age of 18 who have never been baptized, were baptized in another Christian religion and are considering becoming Catholic, and for those who were baptized Catholic but received little or no religious education. there will be an information session on Sunday August 24 at 11:30 in the Rectory. Those who choose to continue with the process normally receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation at the first Mass of Easter. For those who age 8 to 18 who were never baptized or did not recieve their First Holy Communion, we have a special program for you. Contact Fr. Joe for more information.

Alpha is for everyone. If you are a life-long Catholic, Alpha affords you the opportunity to develop a more personal connection with Christ and a greater ability to share your faith with others. If you are not a churchgoer, or go only occasionally, or if you are asking yourself the big questions in life, Alpha allows you to ask your questions, express your doubts, and share your grievances in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Alpha is a series of films and guided discussions, enhanced with food. For more information or to register, email alpha@assumption-chgo.org

There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction on the third Monday of the Month from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Our next period of adoration is Monday July 21. There is free validated parking at MartPark, Orleans and Hubbard.

Our annual blessing of the parish garden took place Sunday July 6, following the 9:00am Mass. Fr. Joe was joined by Fr. Michael Ogweno, C.P., visiting for Mission Weekend, from Botswana. After the blessing, refreshments and conversation were served! 

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