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| Blessing of Runners |
 It's an Assumption tradition. There will be a special blessing for those participating in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon during the 5:00pm Mass Saturday October 8. If you are running in the Marathon the next day, come to the 5:00 Mass on the 8th and bring your fans and your family! Pictured is the 2015 event. See the slide show in Celebrations.
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| Free Parking During Construction |
Parking for weekend Masses, weddings, and other events is still free. Park in the Martparc at Orleans and Hubbard. Your ticket will be validated for two hours free parking. It is not necessary to visit the pay machine when exiting the garage.
On the morning of the Chicago Marathon, October 9, a special Assumption Church permit will be necessary to obtain access to Martparc.
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| Where To Find Us |
The parish office is temporarily relocated to 351 W. Hubbard, #401. Regular office hours are from 9 to 5 weekdays and from 9 to 2 on Saturdays.
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| A Taste of Assumption |
 It's our annual fall fun raiser and fundraiser. It's an evening of food and drink and music and conversation and fun activities. It's taking place Thursday November 3 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Ballroom at 12 East Erie at State. Tickets are $100.00. Send a check to the parish office or secure your reservations electronically through GiveCentral. Sponsors are also needed for the evening. Contact the parish office for more information.
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| Taize Prayer |
Our monthly Taize Prayer Service will take place Monday evening October 3 from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Come and experience a form of prayer that has touched people of all faiths all around the world.
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| Eucharistic Adoration |
There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday morning October 7 from 7:30 to 9:30am.
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