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All are invited to join us this Sunday as we welcome newly ordained Fr. Jesús {Chuy} Raya Custodio to our parish community! There will be a celebratory social after the 5 PM Mass in the St. Alphonsus parking lot to welcome our new Associate Pastor. Drinks will be provided by our Young Adult Ministry and there will be food options available for purchase.

Our parish and school staff wish everyone a wonderful and safe 4th of July holiday! Please note that Daily Mass on Tuesday July 4 will be at 9 AM instead of the customary 8:30 AM time.

Be sure to grab a July Magnificat worship aid at Mass this week!

This Sunday, all parishes in the Archdiocese take up a special collection for Peter's Pence, which supports the work of the Universal Church, including the work of the Holy See and the charitable works of Pope Francis. Take this opportunity to join w/ Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Thank you for your support.

Adoration this Friday, June 30th at 7:30 PM

Spend time with our Lord in praise and adoration in the church. We'll spend the first 15 minutes in silent adoration, and then our musicians will lead worship in song. Confession will also be available! The hour will conclude with benediction, and fellowship at Lincoln Tap after!

The scheduled CircEsteem gymnastics exhibition on Thursday June 29 unfortunately had to be postponed due to weather/air quality concerns. A date will be rescheduled for July.



In Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to take up our crosses and outlines the costs and rewards of discipleship. The Gospel highlights for us the importance of hospitality in the Christian life. To welcome another in Jesus’ name is to extend hospitality to Jesus himself. We have many opportunities in our daily life to reach out to others, to be a welcoming presence and a sign of God’s love.

Reconciliation is available each Wednesday during Adoration from 6:30-7:30 PM and on Saturdays at 11 AM.

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 Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

July 2 Parish Bulletin

Young Adult Ministry

YAM 4th of July Party/Stock The Bar

Come join St. Al’s YAM on Tuesday, July 4th from 3 PM-7 PM as we have a fun 4th of July party on St. Al’s rectory rooftop. Enjoy the great weather, fantastic views of the Chicago skyline and great time meeting new friends. This event will be a “stock the bar” theme. Please bring a beverage (alcoholic or not - beer, seltzers, wine, soda, or soda water) to enjoy and leave behind to help us stock our YAM drink supply for future events. We are also hoping to have a small grill to cook up some brats/burgers as well! Questions? Contact us!

Theology on Tap

Wednesday evenings in July 

We are hosting wonderful speaker-led discussions this month! This is a great way to connect with our St. Alphonsus community and dig deeper into your faith. Following 6 PM evening Mass, there will be drinks, appetizers and fellowship outside on the veranda (weather permitting) at 6:30 PM w/ the speaker starting around 7 PM.

Dr. Ruiz (July 5):

Title: God, Math, and the 2nd Law

Join us as Dr. Francisco Ruiz, professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, discusses the ways in which scientific knowledge can point to faith. From the need for an origin of the universe, to the vanishingly small probability that life would exist by chance, he will support the claim that it requires more faith to be an atheist than to believe in God. 

More News and Events

Catholic Sports Leagues is running a summer beach Volleyball tournament on Saturday, July 8. For registration and more info

Bishop Lombardo and the Vicariate III office are hosting periodical summer young adult gatherings. Each night features a time for dinner and fellowship, a talk on prayer or some other aspect of living out our faith by one of the Franciscans, and a Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and Confession. The next gathering is Tuesday July 11 at St. Sylvester, 2157 N. Humboldt.

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 23-28. 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 $75 for a week of summer camp… how can you beat that? It’s currently limited to only 50 kids, and registration will fill.

Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM for students entering grades 1-6

Register Here!

Sunday – Thursday from 7 PM – 9:30 PM for middle school and high school students entering grades 7 – 12. Register Here!

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation

Reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ, but understanding it is often difficult. The good news is that you can understand the Bible, and The Bible 

Timeline, a twenty-four-part Bible study, makes it easy.

Presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end and gives you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture. In this revolutionary approach to Bible study, The Bible Timeline divides the Bible into twelve color-coded time periods that make it easier to follow its narrative thread. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith.

St. Alphonsus will offer The Bible Timeline beginning on July 25th at 7 PM. Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register contact Brooks Robinson.

"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!

Knights of Columbus

Golf Outing Saturday July 29

Our parish Knights of Columbus invites all to the annual summer classic golf outing! Tee time will start at 9:30AM on Saturday, July 29. The event course is at Indian Boundary, 8600 W. Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago 60634. There will be raffle prizes and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Little Sisters of the Poor. You can register and get full details on the flyer here.

Contact Ray San Agustin for more info.

Other golf events around the Archdiocese

At the Athenaeum

Cup O Joe- August 10

Hailing from the North of Ireland, Cup O’ Joe is a family band, a bluegrass quartet, “The Inklings” meets Nickel Creek. . . . 

The band is made up of brothers Reuben & Benjamin Agnew, sister Tabitha Benedict; with the newest member of the family and band—Tabitha’s husband, mandolin player extraordinaire, David Benedict.

They write music inspired by C.S. Lewis, were runners-up in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards, have toured extensively throughout Europe and the UK, but this will be their first tour stateside.

And for one special night, we’re transforming the Paradiso into a music club-cafe—with live music, room to dance, and our team of bartenders mixing your favorite cocktails!

Tell your friends, make a party of it! Families welcome, there will be a large area set aside for standing room tickets / dance party—perfect for the little ones! Get Your Tickets Here!

Living Peace and Justice

Sound of Freedom Movie Opening

Sound of Freedom is the true story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S government agent, who quit his job in order to dedicate his life to rescuing children from global sex traffickers. All are encouraged to check out this story about freedom, on our nation's day of freedom. Passion of the Christ's Jim Caviezel stars. This film has a limited release. Learn more and get tickets here!

Opinion Editorial- Affirmative action is Catholic social teaching in action

Around the Archdiocese

Quo Vadis Days: July 30-August 2

All young men are invited to join Quo Vadis Days July 30 – August 2 at Mundelein Seminary. They will experience dynamic talks, small group discussions, and a meaningful prayer experience, including Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, and Eucharistic Adoration. They have a dynamic and fun camp, with great food, basketball, volleyball, soccer, campfires and much more. This retreat is open to all young men who have graduated 8th grade, between 13 – 18 years old, who want to learn more about the priesthood. For more information and registration, please visit here or contact Katie Hazen for more details.

The Relics of Padre Pio will be displayed for veneration at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Naperville on Tuesday, July 11. This is the only 2023 Padre Pio Relic Tour in Illinois.