Parish parking is available in the adjacent 311 W. Illinois building one hour before all weekend Masses, weddings, and other parish events. The pedestrian entrance to the garage is on Illinois Street, very close to the church entrance. Details here. People who drive to weekday Mass and those who come for appointments will continue to enjoy validated parking at MartParc (which will also be our overflow parking option).

On the weekend of June 30-July 1, the Daughters of St. Paul from the Pauline Book and Mdia center will be hosting a display of Catholic resources for children and adults in our Parish Hall.  Bibles, books, movies, and music will be available for purchase before and after all Masses.

Theology on Tap is a young adult speaker series sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago for those in their twenties and thirties. On Monday June 25 at 6:30pm at the Freemont Hotel, 15 West Illinois, author and musician, Fr. Rob Galea, will speak about his journey from troubled teen to Catholic priest and Australian Idol. Reservations are necessary. Register on Eventrbrite.

• August 12: Homecoming Picnic
• November 8:  A Taste of Assumption

Shane Tytenicz is our new parish counselor. A graduate of Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies and Claret House Spiritual Direction program, Shane is available for appointments at Assumption on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Shane is a firm believer in bringing one's faith into therapy. You can contact Shane at 224-307-4697 or at tytenicz@gmail.com. More about Shane and his service here

Assumption is expanding its ministry to the homeless and needy. To find out how you can help, contact Susan Gold at susangld@gmail.com.