Established 1907
Church, 1910
(celebrating 100 years!)
School, 1917
The St.
Edmund Parish Website incorporates information and news about St. Edmund
Parish, the first Roman Catholic Parish in Oak Park, and includes weekly
updates about St. Edmund School, educating children pre-Kindergarten
through 8th Grade.
St. Edmund Mission Statement
The
people of St. Edmund Parish are a diverse community of Christians
whose beliefs are rooted in sacred scripture and the traditions of
the Catholic faith. We strive to fulfill the commandments of Jesus
to love God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our
mind, and with all our strength (Mk 12:30), and to love one another
as He has loved us (Jn 13:34). We gather as community to be
nourished in Word and Sacrament, and are sent forth to be, to see
and to experience Christ in the world with friend and stranger
alike.
In
gratitude for all our blessings, we commit ourselves to love,
forgive and support each other joyfully. We seek to serve others and
to be active participants in living our Catholic faith.
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One in Prayer
with our loved ones in the Military
(Click on image
below)
St.
Edmund Church
100 Years Old
This web site was the inspiration of Suzanne C. Guerin,
who passed away in October 2003. The site is
lovingly dedicated to her.
Saturdays and
Sundays, August 28-29, and September 4-5, the
annual “Gathering on the
Green” will be held on the parish lawn. All
parishioners and visitors are invited to gather for fellowship,
camaraderie and treats. Enjoy the beautiful flowers, lush
lawn and lingering scents of the summer. Various organizations
within the St. Edmund Parish and School community will host
these informal social gatherings. Volunteers are needed to
supply light refreshments and to assist with set-up and serving.
All are welcome to volunteer and participate. If you are new to
the parish, it is a great way to meet fellow parishioners!
Saturday, September 18 , Ministers of
Care are invited to a special Enrichment Day, designed
to honor you and your special ministry. You give so much to
those you serve. The event is from 10:30 am – 12 pm noon in
Murphy Hall. Kindly respond by calling Peggy Leddy at
708-848-4417, extension 202 or via email at:
pleddy@stedmund.org
Sunday, September
19, 6:00 pm Sunday Mass will resume. Young adults especially
are invited to
attend this mass but, of course, all parishioners are very
welcome.
Tuesday, September
21, Virtus/Protecting God’s Children Training will be
held 6:30pm - 9:30pm in Murphy Hall. The Archdiocese of Chicago
requires that any person in a position of trust in the
Archdiocese; clergy, employees and volunteers, complete the
Virtus training. If you need to register for this training,
please go to
Virtus On-Line and locate the St. Edmund training session.
You MUST register on-line for this training. You may also call the Religious Education office at 708-848-7220.
Friday-Sunday, October 29-31, join your
fellow parishioners for a Parish Retreat at the Cabrini
Retreat Center in Des Plaines. Led by Pastor Emeritus Fr. Joe
Ruiz, the retreat will explore the theme, Conforming our
Dreams and the Dreams of Jesus. All are welcome to
register, but space is limited. Please
click this link
to download the registration form or stop by the parish office
during regular office hours. You may drop off the completed
registration form at the parish office. For any questions,
please contact Anthony Suárez-Abraham at
708-848-4417 or
asuarez@stedmund.org
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The Religious Education schedule
for 2010-2011 is now available. Click on the
Religious Education link for the schedule of
sessions, Social Justice Days for Junior High and Family events.
Do you want to become a Catholic, or perhaps just learn more
about the Catholic faith? The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) starts soon and registration is now open.
For
more information about
RCIA . contact Peggy Leddy, at 708-848-4417, extension 202 or email
pleddy@stedmund.org.
Adult Confirmation Sessions.
Baptized Catholics, 18 and older, who are not yet
confirmed, are invited to contact Peggy Leddy for information
about preparation for the Sacrament of
Confirmation. Peggy may be reached at 708-848-4417, extension
202, or
pleddy@stedmund.org.
We Need the Generosity of Every
Parishioner!The
easiest and most convenient way to remember your weekly
collection is to sign up for automatic electronic withdrawal. It
is a very safe method of support and helps the parish know
exactly what it can count on from week to week. Additionally,
there are many people who do not financially support their
parish at all, and we need the help of everyone! Please consider
what you are able to give and sign up for automatic electronic
withdrawal today!
Click here for
a downloadable form.
Saint Edmund parishioners are invited to subscribe to new parish
listserv. Send an email using the address you wish to use to
receive posts addressed to the following address:
imailsrv@stedmund.org.
Leave the subject line empty and write the following in the body
of the e-mail: Subscribe stedmund <your name as you wish to
see it displayed>. Except for your name, the command is case
sensitive. For full details, see the March 14 Echoes.
Adult Confirmation Sessions. Catholics, 18 and older, who
are baptized and have received the Sacrament of Eucharist, but
are yet been confirmed, are invited to contact Peggy Leddy for
information about preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
She may be reached at 708-848-4417, extension 202, or
pleddy@stedmund.org .
Parents with young children (newborn - 3 years of age) are
invited to join the New St. Edmund Parents Group (New StEPs).
This informal play group meets on the second and fourth Friday
of each month. All are welcome! Please contact Ele Santini
at elyte1@comcast.net for more
information.
New or expectant parents are invited to register for
Baptismal Preparation Class. For more information or to
register, please contact Peggy Leddy at either 708-848-4417,
extension 202 or via email at pleddy@stedmund.org.
Centering Prayer Group,
Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. in the church. All are welcome.
Monthly Wedding Anniversary Sunday is held at all masses
on the first Sunday of the month. A special blessing is bestowed
on all couples who will celebrate their anniversary in that
month.