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Hello St. Alphonsus,
Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
"When we move beyond mere self-serving words and turn to our brothers and sisters with that tenderness which warms the heart, we have indeed been touched by the Holy Spirit.”
The season of Easter concludes with this Sunday's celebration, the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church.
The story of Pentecost recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. After his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world. The readings this week remind us about the integral connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. The Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. This reconciling presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church's sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are washed clean from sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God in forgiving sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people.
Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.
Invite your friends/loved ones to Mass! Our Sunday Mass schedule in English is 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM. Mass in Spanish is at 12:30 PM.
This Sunday, at the 11AM Mass, there will be a special blessing for all graduates, (8th, H.S, College,) and the Children's Choir will sing.
Mass Readings for Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday Reflection
June 5 Parish Bulletin
Safe Families For Children Info Session; This Sunday, June 5th | 12 PM-1 PM | Festival Hall (below the church)
St. Al's is partnering with the Christian nonprofit "Safe Families for Children", which connects local families in crisis with local "safe families" who volunteer to watch their children while parents get back on their feet. This is a great opportunity to show Christ's love and compassion for local families, often young single moms with no support system, in a tangible and meaningful way.
If you're interested in learning more about this new ministry, please stop by our Safe Families Info Session on June 5th in Festival Hall (church basement), immediately after 11 AM mass. We'll cover the many different ways you can get involved, and have plenty of coffee, donuts, and play-dough!
More info is also on their website.
100th anniversary of Scouting at St. Alphonsus
The Scouts of St. Alphonsus are excited as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of scouting at the parish! We invite all members of the parish to celebrate with us next Sunday, June 12. We will host an informal open house in the Festival Hall downstairs starting after the 9:00 mass, and will conduct a short ceremony after the 11:00 mass (coffee and donuts provided). Please stop by to enjoy some of the scouting memorabilia and pictures from the past century, and to wish us well as we serve the youth in our community for another 100. Let us know if you have memories, pictures, or other memorabilia from your years of Scouting in our community, at tbrusstar.scouting@gmail.com
Sunday June 19 is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Historically there has been a Eucharistic procession around the St. Alphonsus campus block. On this Sunday, the 11 AM Mass will be bilingual and there will not be a 12:30 Spanish Mass. Fellowship and refreshments will follow after the 11 AM Mass, provided by our Knights of Columbus council.
Young Catholic Professionals hosts a monthly service day, YCP Chicago Gives Back. On Saturday June 25, YCP will be here at St. Alphonsus from 9:30 AM to Noon. This is a great way to meet new people! All volunteers will be helping out cleaning and organizing in the Festival Hall. You can sign up to volunteer here!
Friday July 15 from 6 to 8:30 PM, St. Alphonsus will be hosting Night of Mercy, with Adoration, Reconciliation, and music.
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.
Serve as a Wedding Coordinator!
Are you looking to get more involved in our parish? St. Alphonsus is currently looking for wedding coordinators to join our team. Being part of the Wedding Ministry is a rewarding opportunity, fun, and all volunteers receive a stipend for their time. For more information, contact sacraments coordinator Kaitlin Holyk
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