At the Easter Vigil Mass on April 4, we welcomed eighteen new members! We celebrated the Baptism of Mollie DeBrunner, Savannah Fanning, Jonathan Gauger, Sydney Lewanovich, Kenia Reyes, Aryan Sheikhalian, Evelina Stromberg, and Hailey Williams, and received into full membership with the Catholic Church Karen Barzman, Brayden Sims, Alexandra Ford, Aria DiLeonardi, Alexandra Dryden, Alexander Fay, Victoria Fay, Conor Mooney, Connor Nichols, and Michelle Wick. This photo is from the rehearsal on Saturday morning. Click for a larger view to see their happy faces!

Thanks to all who prayed with us on Palm Sunday. At the 10:30 Mass, we gathered outside to bless the palms and process into the Church. (Click on the photo for a larger version.)

Back by popular demand  Assumption Fish Fry Friday, March 13

5:00 to 7:00pm in the Parish Hall.
$30.00 per person; children under 12 $15.00

Meal includes fish, sides, salad, dessert, and drinks.
(Free parking will be available in the 311 building garage)

Advanced reservation and payment is required
Reservation deadline: Noon, March 10

Reservations Closed

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.

The group will meet on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:15pm, beginning February 16. For more information or to sign up email bible@assumption-chgo.org

Our annual blessing of the runners participating in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon took place on Saturday, October 11 at the 5pm Mass. Over 70 runners were present, along with their friends & families. We pray you all had good runs and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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A blessing of pets took place in front of the church on Saturday October 4. 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.

We had a good time - hope you did, too! Click on the photo for the video re-cap.

There is exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the Third Monday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Adoration will next take place on Monday, October 20. To learn more about Eucharistic Adoration, watch this short video by Fr. Mike Schmitz. 

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!

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!