Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
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.
This Friday, Jan. 21, spend time with our Lord at our monthly Praise and Adoration in the Church at 7:30 PM! We'll spend the first 15 minutes in silent adoration, and then our musicians will lead worship in song. The hour will conclude with benediction. For more info
Fellowship, Faith and Fun! A new initiative starting on Saturday mornings. Families are invited to bring their toddlers and young kids to Festival Hall (below the church) to play and spend time with other St Al's families. Please bring any toys your kids would like to play with and enter through the West door closest to the parking lot (by the Mary Altar). Saturdays 8:30 AM-10:30 AM. Please contact Monica Cloghessy for more information.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has issued a statement that, in accordance with the city, masks will now be required at all liturgies, including Masses. You can read the statement here.
Men of the parish are invited to Communio, a men’s group that gathers each Wednesday evening from 8 – 9 PM in the Rectory to pray and chant Vespers (evening prayer), followed by a time of conversation and fellowship.
Next week, St. Alphonsus will be emailing out contribution statements to all parish members who made a 2021 donation for your tax purposes. If we do not have an email address (or it bounces back), a physical copy will be snail mailed out to the mailing address on file in our system. Please contact office manager Mario Serrano if you have any questions regarding your statement or if you do not receive one.
The Archdiocese will be holding a Quinceñera Formation Retreat on Feb. 26-27. Vestida de Luz es un retiro de dos días específicamente para jovencitas de15 años.
Join Indoor Volleyball League at St. Alphonsus
Join us for the annual St. Al’s/Catholic Sports Leagues 6-on-6 co-ed indoor volleyball league starting February 17th! Games will be played in the St. Alphonsus gym on Thursday nights from 2/17 through 5/5 and every team is guaranteed at least 8 matches. Make sure to sign up for the league at catholicsportsleagues.com by the early-bird deadline on January 31st! You may sign up either individually or with up to 2 other people. Don't miss out!
Lakeview Pantry is hiring for a new HR Manager. Lead initiatives to support a staff-engaged, high-performing culture that emphasizes respect, inclusion, collaboration, agility and accountability. Learn more and join their growing team!
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!
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Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
Our community continues to mourn the loss of Marty Collins, father of two AACA students.
Next Sunday Jan. 30 kicks off Catholic Schools Week. The 11 AM Mass will be a designated "Family Mass", where our parish AACA students will be involved in reading, bringing up the gifts, singing in children's choir, and more. An Ice Sculpting showcase will follow the conclusion of Mass starting at 12:00 PM. This will be in the area where the Christmas tree stood near the St. Alphonsus veranda. The ice sculpting exhibition will also take place Saturday, Jan. 29 from 4-6 PM. These events are sponsored by our friends at Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.
Do you enjoy a personal pizza? Or freshly baked cookies? Then shop AACA's Pizza Kit Faculty Fund Fundraiser! Each kit sold raises $6 to the amazing teachers and staff at AACA. Kits are delivered directly to your door via FedEx.
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Young Adult Ministry
St. Alphonsus has a vibrant young adult community! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for service opportunities and other future events!
Prove Me Wrong Speaker Series on Tuesday, February 15: Is the Church Old-fashioned About Sex? Our speaker will be Dr. Melanie Barrett, professor of moral theology at University of St. Mary of the Lake. Suggested donation of $5. For more information.
Unfortunately, due to the recent rise of Omicron and other factors, our YAM Social Team made the prudent decision to postpone the planned Speed Dating event in Feb. The hope will be to host the popular event in late April or early May. Any questions can be directed to us here.
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Knights of Columbus
Blood Drive at St. Alphonsus- Sunday Jan. 30
Please consider giving blood at the end of the month at St. Alphonsus! The blood drive will take place Sunday, Jan. 30 from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Festival Hall. Giving blood greatly benefits local patients and saves lives! There is a
severe blood shortage in our area. Appointments are
recommended but walk-ins are welcome. You can visit vitalant.org to make an appointment. Use the Group Code ORD00581 to bring up the drive at St. Alphonsus. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact parishioner Paul Gillespie.
Plans are in the works for a Youth Free Throw shooting contest, sponsored by our St. Alphonsus KoC council. This event will take place on Sunday, February 27. More details and sign-up to come!
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Faith Formation
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!
Walking With Purpose- A Modern Woman's Guide to the Bible
Join us at St. Alphonsus this Winter on Tuesdays as we help you enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured through personal Bible study and small group discussions created just for women! Walking with Purpose meetings are from 9:30-11 AM and 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact Susan Combes for more information.
The Bible in A Year
Make your resolution now! Start your year off by diving into Scripture. A popular option is Ascension's Bible in a Year Podcast hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins. They guide guests through the Bible in 365 episodes.
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
- two to three scripture readings
- a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
- and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.
Made For More w/ Christopher West & Mike Mangione
Brought to you by St. Alphonsus, St. Edwards Parish, St. Mary of the Angels, & The Cor Project
April 5, 2022 at 7 PM in St. Alphonsus Church
MADE FOR MORE is an inspired blend of teaching, live music, and art that taps the deepest desires of the human heart revealing their ultimate purpose and goal. Want to be inspired by beauty and the wisdom of the Church? Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they offer a vision of the Gospel like you’ve never heard through the lens of Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
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Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
The Divine Comedy, an interactive course
Continue your journey with Dante in a 10-week seminar on the Divine Comedy with Fr. Bob Sprott.
Tuesdays from 6-8 PM at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. The seminar runs from February 8 - April 12.
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All are encouraged to check out this recent interview with ACTC Associate Director Katie Joy Daufenbach as she conveys the theater's mission with Joyce Duriga, editor of Chicago Catholic newspaper. |
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When we plan our weekly giving, and set this money aside first, we demonstrate the great importance that God and the support of the Gospel have in our lives.
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Our weekly bulletin features many of the ways you can contribute to the vibrancy of St. Alphonsus parish.
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