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Ascension Church
808 S. East Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
Phone: (708) 848-2703
Fax: (708) 848-2773
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Ascension Women's Cooperative (AWC)
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The AWC Board 2010
Ladies Night Out is always a wonderful celebration of the spirit of Ascension women. Scroll down to the top of the photo gallery for many more photos.
The mission of the Ascension Women’s Cooperative (“AWC”) is to foster relationships among all women in the parish, to bring various ministries together, to bridge relationships across generations, to gather school and religious education families together, and to address the needs of the parish, our community and the world at large. Through these endeavors the women of Ascension hope to promote spiritual growth and strengthen our Catholic faith.
The AWC organizes a number of events throughout the year to provide social and spiritual opportunities and to raise funds to support Ascension’s ministries and other worthy causes. We also sponsor the Angel Cooks Ministry to provide meals for parishioners in times of need. We sincerely hope to increase participation from all women of the parish. If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering, please contact a member of the AWC Board listed below.
The AWC annual calendar includes the following events:
Our Fall Festival features pie baking and chili making competitions, plenty of food, crafts for the kids, a DJ and a raffle. Don't miss the festival this year: October 17, 2010.
The AWC joins with the Women’s Spirituality Group to provide Women’s Mornings of Reflection several times during the year. Take a morning for yourself to pray, sing, reflect with others in our community and listen to the inspirational words of other women. Our first gathering this year will be Saturday, November 13. The spring Morning of Reflection will be Saturday, March 12, 2011.
The annual Cookie Walk and Craft Fair is an early December event that goes way back. A great crowd, great craft vendors, lots of gorgeous cookies, wonderful spirit...all make for a very special kick-off to the holiday season! Don't miss the cookie walk on Saturday, December 4!
Bunco is the newest addition to the AWC lineup of events. If you've never played Bunco (or if you have!) you are in for a treat. Bunco is a wonderful way to meet new friends. Bunco nights are scheduled two or three times a year. Our dates for this year: January 27, 2011 and April 14, 2011.After a brief hiatus, the AWC brought a spirited St. Patrick's Day celebration back to the Pine Room. Join us for corned beef, cabbage and a wee drink on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
Ladies' Night Out wraps up the AWC annual year. Enjoy an elegant evening with friends, always an outstanding dinner, and the chance to recognize the spirit of one particular woman, chosen each year by the AWC Board. In 2011, our special night will be May 5.
AWC Board Members for 2010-2011
Carol Ford and Mary Stapleton were honored in 2010 for their generous service to Ascension's PADS summer lunch program and their leadership of the Ascension Angel program to share Christmas blessings with St. Martin de Porres.
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| The AWC Cookie Walk and Craft Fair is the sure sign that Christmas is close. | Bakers, crafters and shoppers all enjoyed a special morning in the gym. |
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AWC sponsors a fall festival each October, complete with pie-baking and chili-making competitions.
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