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Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!


The fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. The image of Jesus as Good Shepherd and the community of followers as his sheep has endured over the centuries as a primary image in our faith tradition. Its power to describe the relationship between Jesus and his followers transcends direct experience with sheep. The image speaks to us about the protection, security, and care that shepherds represent for their sheep.


This Sunday's Gospel speaks powerfully about the familiarity and intimacy between Jesus and his disciples, expressed as recognizing and knowing another's voice. Our relationship with Jesus is an invitation to share in the life of God.


Each year on Good Shepherd Sunday, the Archdiocese designates as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. You can learn more here


As most are aware, a major news story this week indicated The Supreme Court will vote to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito. Our pastor Rev. Steven Bauer shares a wonderful reflection this week about the controversy.


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 Fourth Sunday of Easter


Fourth Sunday of Easter Reflection


May 8 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 formAny inquiries can also be directed to the parish Office Manager, Mario Serrano.

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Gospel of Life in May!


We are created in God’s image of love! Build a culture of life! This Sunday, St. Alphonsus Church is hosting Mother's Day Mass May 8 at 11 AM celebrated by Bishop Bartosic to sum up the Chicago 40 Days for Life campaign. 


St. Alphonsus is conducting a Baby Bottle drive in support of Aid For Women. The faithful are asked to take a baby bottle from the baskets near the entrances this Sunday May 8, prayerfully consider a generous donation, and return the bottles to Mass the following Sundays of May 15 and 22. 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 at www.helpaidforwomen.org


USCCB Pro-Life Chairman Urges Faithful to Pray in Response to Leak of Draft Supreme Court Opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization


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.

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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!


Spring Your Kids into Totus Tuus Summer Camp

The Archdiocese is bringing the Totus Tuus summer camp back to St. Alphonsus, July 10-15. It’s like a week-long vacation Bible school, only way more fun and active.


This is a super fun camp that also helps children grow in their Catholic faith. And at $60 for a week of summer camp… how can you beat that? It’s currently limited to only 50 kids, and registration will fill. You can register here


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 and more!


“The New Evangelization and New Media” a new video series produced by UST MAX Studios in partnership with the Word on Fire Institute released its second episode In episode 2 of The New Evangelization and New Media video series, in partnership with Word on Fire Institute, Fr. Rob Galea talks a lot about a few things - our humanity, relevance to what’s going on in the culture and the message YOU have been called to share with the world. 


Congratulations to all our youth from AACA and the parish who made their First Communion this past weekend! 

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Young Adult Ministry News


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


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


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

To register and more info

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Knights of Columbus


Br. Knight Michael Mehringer to be ordained a Deacon on May 14 at Mundelein Seminary & celebrate his first mass at St. Alphonsus on SUN, May 15, 9:00 AM! Come support & pray with & for Deacon Michael!

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Parish Food Drive, SUN, May 22 - collecting non-perishable food & snackbars for Mission OLA; collection boxes will be located by front and side church entrances. 


Thank you for donations made to the FEB Snackbar Drive - over 650 snackbars sent to the Mission to help the homeless!


For more information about the St. Alphonsus KoC council, contact parishioner Paul Gillespie

Parish Spring Golf Outings: 9-holes, SUN, May 29 and 18-holes, SAT, June 11; email Ray to sign up


Congratulations to St. Alphonsus Parish KofC on the Star Council Award!


"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!
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Around the Archdiocese


Catholic News Service to cease domestic operations at end of 2022


Marillac St. Vincent Family Services are looking for volunteers for their annual Fleur de Lis Ball on Thursday May 12 at the Adler Planetarium.


St. Andrew, 3546 N. Paulina will be holding their annual Children's Garage Sale (we will not be hosting one at St. Alphonsus) on Saturday May 14 and are looking for donations. Please view this flyer for more info.


Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima Sister Angela de Fatima Coelho, the vice postulator for the cause of Canonization for Sister Lucia, will share the story of Our Lady of Fatima

Saturday, May 7th at 6:30 PM — ENGLISH St. John Cantius Church 825 N. Carpenter St.


"The Church of Now: Young People and Global Catholicism Today" is the 13th annual World Catholicism Week conference hosted by DePaul University's Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology (CWCIT) Online via Zoom now through May 8. For more info on speakers and to register


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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Community News


Lincoln and Roscoe Arts and Crafts Fair May 21-22