A blessing of pets took place in front of the church on Saturday October 4 from 9:00 to 10:00am. October 4 is the Feast of St. Francis, a lover of all God's creatures and a patron saint of those working to preserve God's creation. Walk-bys and Drive-bys were welcomed. 

A video re-cap is coming soon!

Assumption Young Adults will gather in the Parish Hall  following the 5:00pm Mass on Sunday September 28 to eat, to socialize, and talk about plans for the future. For more information about this event or other AYA activities, email assumptionaya@gmail.com.  AYA is for anyone in their twenties or thirties, single, coupled, or married.

The Evangelization Team invites you to a Parish Prayer Walk on Sunday, September 28 at 11:30am. Prayer Walks are a centuries-old tradition that merge walking with prayer and contemplation of God’s presence in the world. The walk will take approximately 45 minutes, traveling 1.3 miles or 3000 steps and involves crossing streets and walking up and down stairs. We will begin in the Garden and walk to three different locations nearby to pray and reflect on various intentions. Join the group for some fun, spiritual  exercise!

Friday, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a holy day of obligation and our parish feast day. Our present church building was dedicated August 15, 1886.

The Dogma of the Assumption holds that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am, 12:10pm, and 6:00pm on August 15.

Parking at 311 will be available for the 12:10pm and 6:00pm Masses.

It Was Great!

Sunday, August 10, 2025

We Had Dogs & Chips! Brats & Beers!

Celebrating Assumption's 144 years of service to the people of Chicago and River North.

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On Thursday, July 17, Assumption's Evangelization Team invited the residents of 311 W. Illinois to a Happy Hour in our garden. Over 15 of our next door neighbors came by to enjoy a drink, delicous snacks, chatting, and friendship! Thanks so much to our friends at 311!

One of the goals of the team is to help showcase Assumption as a vital part of the neighborhood and welcome people not only to our church, but to our garden. The garden is the perfect spot to relax and hang out with friends and neighbors. 

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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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On Sunday, June 1 we had our annual Ice Cream Social in the garden. Despite the chilly temperatures, a tasty time was had by all!

Every Wednesday during Lent
we will have Mass in Church at 6:00pm, an optional Lenten meal in the Parish Hall at 6:30, and a speaker or Lenten ritual from 7:00 to 8:00pm. 

Join us for the entire evening or for any portion. Reservations are only required for the meal.  Details about the presentations available here.

- March 12 - Homelessness in America (Doug Fraser)
• March 19 - The Christmas Story for Adults (Fr. Joe)
• March 26 - The Roots of Our Faith (Fr. Louis Cameli)
• April 2 - The Way of the Cross for Today
• April 9 - The Seasons of Life (Mary Worden)
• April 16 - Lenten Reconciliation Service

If you plan to join us at the meal - please click here to reserve.

We invite you to participate in a weekly guided study and discussion of the Scriptures assigned for the Sundays of Lent, using materials provided by Renew International.

There will be two separate groups this Lent. A daytime group will meet at the Rectory on Fridays from 10:00 to 11:15am, beginning March 7. The evening group will meet on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:15pm, beginning March 3. For more information or to sign up email bible@assumption-chgo.org

Join the party!

Saturday, February 22, 6pm

The Solemnity of Mary's Immaculate Conception (She was free from sin from the first moment of her existence) is normally celebrated on December 8 and is a holyday of obligation. Because December 8 fallls on Sunday, the Feast is moved to Monday December 9. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Cardinal Cupich has dispensed Catholics from the obligation to attend Mass on December 9.

Assumption Parish embraces Pope Francis’s encouragement to us to care for God’s creation, our common home. We each have a personal opportunity to commit to the goals through Assumption’s Laudato Si’ and Me information site, which offers practical ideas for action.  Click here to view twelve topical themes and action ideas for each one.  Click here for a video of Father John Pawlikowski's perspective on Laudato Si'.

Our annual blessing of runners participating in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 12 will take place during the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, October 11. Runners and their family, friends, and fan club are our special guests that day.