Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's Gospel Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment: love one another. Christian love is the hallmark of Christianity. We see it lived in the witness of the martyrs. We see it in the example of the lives of the saints. We see it in the holy women and men who live and love daily, making small and large sacrifices for others.

Seminarian Michael's Ordination

Postponed One Week

Our seminarian Michael Mehringer's ordination to the Diaconate has been rescheduled for next weekend due to illness. His deacon ordination will now take place on Saturday, May 21. His first times assisting and preaching as a Deacon will be here at St. Alphonsus next Sunday, May 22nd at the 9 AM and 5 PM Masses, with a reception on the Veranda after each of the Masses, graciously hosted by the Knights of Columbus and YAM, respectively. 

Please keep Michael and all the seminarians in the Archdiocese who are being ordained transitional Deacons this Saturday and as priests next weekend in your thoughts and prayers.

Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.

Invite your friends/loved ones to Mass! Sunday Mass schedule in English is at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM. Mass in Spanish is at 12:30 PM.

Mass Readings for Fifth Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter Reflection

May 15 Parish Bulletin

Confessions are heard Saturday at 11 AM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

Do you have upcoming exciting events that you would like to share with our St. Alphonsus Church and our parish school communities? You can share them here!

Did you know that you can view all upcoming church events on the calendar on our website? If your ministry has an event that you would like to host at St. Alphonsus, you can complete the Plan An Event form. Any inquiries can also be directed to the parish Office Manager, Mario Serrano.

Gospel of Life in May!

We are created in God’s image of love! Build a culture of life!  

The Matter of Life, an award-winning documentary compels us to understand the pro-life case and form our own individual beliefs based on more than what is said in the media. In the film, we hear from the experts and learn about the history, philosophy, morality, and impact of abortion. Only in Theaters Monday and Tuesday!  For more info and tickets

Support Aid For Women's Baby Bottle drive! The faithful are asked to take a baby bottle from the baskets near the entrances this Sunday, prayerfully consider a generous donation, and return the bottles to Mass the following Sundays. Aid for Women helps thousands of women each year in the Chicago metropolitan area who find themselves facing unexpected and difficult pregnancies. Each woman is provided with the emotional, practical and spiritual support she needs to choose life for her unborn baby and to provide a better future for her and her children. Learn more at www.helpaidforwomen.org

Pro-Life Leaders React to Chicago "Mayor" recent comments

The Faithful are encouraged to fast and pray the rosary this Friday in midst of tensions over leaked draft Supreme Court opinion.

Is There Life After Roe?

A look at the impending Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision and what this means for Illinois.

Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 PM at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State

May is the month of our Blessed Mother, Mary, and we’re asking you to join us in praying the Rosary. Download a free eBook, which will guide you through the Rosary with reflections on Our Lord, Our Lady, and the gift of life.

Faith Formation News

Rev. Steven Bauer and our parish staff are always open to the faithful in assisting with your spiritual journey. May God bless us with patience and peace as we seek to live in harmony with one another and all creation!

Totus Tuus Summer Camp - July 10th - 15th

Totus Tuus Summer Camp is coming to St. Alphonsus! Totus Tuus is a week-long, summer youth retreat for kids in grades 1st through 12th grade. Participants will grow in their faith through skits, games, songs, the celebration of the sacraments, and engaging, interactive teaching. 

Day Program: Grades 1 - 6

Monday July 11 - Friday July 15

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

$60 per child (yes, really!)

To register: 

Night Program: Grades 7 - 12

Sunday July 10 - Thursday July 14

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

$15 per student

Registration below! Payments to be made via Give Central

To register visit: https://www.stalphonsuschicago.org/religious-education

Questions? Contact Erica Cook at ecook@stalphonsuschicago.org

Walking With Purpose- Summer Women's Faith Group

Walking With Purpose summer group will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month (June– Sept) at the St. Alphonsus Common Room in the rectory. We will come together to share our intentions and pray the rosary. All women are welcome! Meetings are from 9:30 AM to 11 AM

Contact Susan Combes for more information.

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House host a variety of spring and summer retreats, including a Veteran's Retreat May 22, a retreat July 26-29 based on The Chosen viewings and more!

Summer classes at CTU

Young Adult Ministry News

St. Alphonsus YAM Spring Retreat: "Continuing Easter Joy and the Spirit of Pentecost" Next Sat May 21-Sun 22nd at Casa Iskali (formerly Cabrini Retreat Center), 9430 W Golf Rd in Des Plaines 60016

Are you looking to meet new friends and deepen your faith? Ready to get out there after a long Chicago winter? Maybe your Lent/Easter season was difficult... or maybe you had a fruitful Lent and don't want to to fall back into past routines? If any of these feel familiar, then come join St. Alphonsus' Young Adult Ministries for our annual Spring Retreat!

This retreat's themes will focus on continuing our Easter journeys, and carrying the spiritual fruits we've gained into Pentecost and beyond.

The overnight at Casa Iskali will include 3 quality meals (Lunch and dinner Saturday, Brunch on Sunday); speakers and discussions; and opportunities for free time, games, socializing, and prayer. We will also have mass onsite. Private single rooms will be available, up to 42 participants.

YAM's subsidized cost per-person is $85. (A great deal; normally it would be $121/person.) Don't miss out on this opportunity - click here to sign up!

Prove Me Wrong Speaker Series featuring Ben Rahimi on Tuesday, May 24

Praise and Adoration Friday May 27 **This event will be in the Lower Church/Festival Hall**

All young adults are invited to sign up for Catholic Sports League Kickball!

To register and more info

Knights of Columbus News

FRI, May 20, KofC BBQ at 6:30 PM alongside St. Alphonsus Church- RSVP to Carlos  

SUN, May 22nd, non-perishable food & snackbar drive for Mission OLA, with collection boxes at both entrances. Food donations can be left in the boxes before or after each mass on SUN, MAY 22. 

GOLF, 9-holes on May 29 & 18-holes on June 11 

RSVP by May 23 here  

View the flyer here

Vespers every WED, 8:00 PM, 2nd floor chapel. Arrive at back door to the rectory by or before 8:00 PM. Takes only about 25-minutes; always followed by relaxed social. All men are welcome!

Pope St. John Paul II: "When we pray the rosary, we look on Jesus with the eyes of Mary.

"Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." (Proverbs 3: 9-10)

What Does It Mean To Give First Fruits?

If you would like to learn more about living a stewardship way of life, please visit our section on giving on our website, or contact a member of our parish stewardship team by calling the rectory at 773-525-0709 or by emailing parish Director of Operations Daniel Szymanski.

Thank you and God bless you!

• Text sunday to 773-570-7600
• Click on the link you receive via text
• Fill in the information and click "Submit Form" to make your gift!

Around the Archdiocese

St. Andrew, 3546 N. Paulina will be holding their annual Children's Garage Sale this Saturday May 14. Please view this flyer for more info.

Institute of Pastoral Leadership presents their 2022 Summer Scripture Conference at University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein on June 19-24.

Volunteering Untapped Inaugural Gala- June 23 at Tied House, 3157 N. Southport, featuring a silent auction, open bar and live DJ.

L'Arche Chicago is a community of people with and without disabilities sharing life together in faith. Their mission is celebrating the unique value of each person and creating lifelong places of belonging through small, residential homes that empower core members, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), to share their gifts with others. They are hosting a virtual Solidarity Fundraiser. You can participate or catch the live stream at 12 PM on Sunday May 15th.

"Black Catholics from Migration to Revolution", a hybrid in-person/Zoom discussion on Tuesday May 17, hosted by DePaul University's Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology (CWCIT)

Starting Thursday, May 19th, Following Jesus: Then and Now is a 9-week discipleship course that explores how people have followed Jesus in the past and how we can follow Him today.

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