Chicago Help Initiative is a consortium of business, residential, religious, social service, institutional and volunteer leaders striving to provide access to food, health services, shelter and employment to the homeless and needy. Assumption is an active partner. CHI's annual fundraiser will be held at the Chicago Sports Museum at Water Tower Place on Thursday June 6. For more information, contact Chicagohelpinitiative.org.

The next preparation session for parents and godparents of infants to be baptized is Monday June 17 from 7:00 to 8:15pm in the Rectory. This is for first time parents and for those who have never before attended a preparation session. Call the parish office to register. Baptisms are normally scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 1:15pm and on the first weekend of the month during Mass. It is not necessary to wait for the baby to be born to attend a preparation session. More here

Our Homecoming Picnic is Sunday August 11 in front of the church.

A Taste of Assumption returns Thursday November 7 at the Ballroom at 12 East Erie. A new menu and new surprises!

Free Parking for weekend Masses, weddings, and special feast days is available in the 311 W Illinois building. The entrance is at the rear of the building on Franklin Street. Details and map here.

Supplemental parking is available at MartParc at Orleans and Hubbard, directly behind the Church. Bring your parking ticket with you to Assumption for validation.

A prayer service in the spirit of Taize is held on the first Monday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Come and experience this gentle meditative prayer that has touched the hearts of people of all faiths all around the world.

There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the First Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30.

As an option for parents of young children, ages 18 months through 4 years, Assumption is providing child care at a lower level meeting room during the 10:30 Mass. More details here.