Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

Hello St. Alphonsus,

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus answers a question from some Sadducees about the resurrection of the dead and proposes that the possibilities of resurrected life are beyond our imaginations. Jesus' conclusion suggests something else as well: To spend time worrying about resurrected life is to miss the point. The point is eternal relationship with God is possible, for God is the God of the living, “. . . for to him all are alive!

Invite your friends/loved ones to worship at Mass! Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.

**Please remember this Sunday is the end of Daylight Savings Time, clocks will "fall back" one hour at 2 AM**

Mass Readings for Thirty Second Sunday In Ordinary Time

32nd Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection

Nov. 6 Parish Bulletin

The Catholic Church celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week, November 6-12, 2022. Across the Archdiocese, churches will host events to promote vocations to the ordained ministry and consecrated life. The faithful are encouraged during this week to renew their prayerful support for those currently discerning a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life. On Wednesday Nov. 9, St. Alphonsus will host Holy Hour/Adoration and offer special intentions for those seminarians in year 2 of Theology studies. You can view the Holy Hour/Adoration schedule at all parishes around the Arch.

St. Alphonsus hosts an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Sunday November 6 in the Festival Hall. Please consider donating life-saving blood! You can make an appointment here. (scroll through dates until you get to Nov. 6)

This Sunday, all parishes in the Archdiocese will take up a special collection sponsored by Catholic Charities in support of asylum seekers. 

Also this Sunday, St. Alphonsus hosts representatives of the Catholic Christian

Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land who will be displaying handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles. Due to the political conflict and Covid19 results in the reduction of tourism, the Catholic

Community has come to depend more on the sale of these articles abroad to survive. The woodcarvings are beautiful and reflect faith and love for the Lord.

Please consider purchasing a gift that will be remembered and cherished for yourself or someone dear to you. The handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles will be available for purchase.

If you have not yet voted via mail, St. Alphonsus Festival Hall will be used as a Polling Place this Tuesday November 8 from 6 AM to 6 PM. 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

Our parish will host a Welcome Brunch for all new parishioners who joined our faith community this year on Sunday Nov. 13. New members will have received a mailing asking to please RSVP! We hope to see you here! If you have joined us this year, but have not received an invite, please contact Mario Serrano.

Mass of Hope & Healing for Those Who Have Suffered the Loss of a Child Wednesday, November 16 at 6 PM

All parishioners are invited to join us for a special Mass for anyone who has lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, accident, illness, or for those grieving due to an abortion. There will be specific prayers for healing and comfort offered during Mass for those who have experienced loss, as well as a special blessing for grieving parents at the end of Mass. Immediately following Mass, there will also be a special time of Eucharistic Adoration in which families can light a candle, inscribe the name of a child in a book of remembrance, or offer other personal prayers.

Our Cleaning Angels Ministry returns on Saturday, November 19. Please join us from 9 AM to 10:30 AM as we help to clean and beautify our Saint Alphonsus Church! It is our duty as good Catholics to be of service to our faith community and our local parish! • Adopt-A-Shrine: Your opportunity to serve the Lord in a unique way. Select a Shrine, Keep It Tidy and Clean, On Your Schedule or During Scheduled Cleaning Angels Events Sign up here

Contact coordinator Kelly Lovewell for questions. 

Sunday November 20 Community Tree Lighting

Christmas caroling by our AACA students, free hot chocolate and more!

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!

Our Religious Education program is currently underway for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in registering your child, please contact RE coordinator Erica Cook or visit our website for more information.

Are you ready to become Catholic? Registration is still actively open for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). If you or someone who know is interested, contact our pastoral associate Brooks Robinson.  

Walking With Purpose- Women’s Group at St. Alphonsus— Tuesday mornings and evenings 9:30-11 AM or 6:30-8 PM. 

Beholding His Glory, a nine-lesson Bible study, reminds us how all Scripture points us to our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. We will learn to recognize and appreciate God’s plan for our own lives, His aweinspiring majesty, and His desire for personal intimacy with each one of us. Questions? Contact Susan Combes

Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 3 The Chosen in select theaters Nov 18!

Newman Forum, a project of the Lumen Christi Institute presents:

Apologetics Club: Has anyone ever challenged your faith? Has anyone ever asked you a question about your faith that you didn’t know how to answer? Have you always known the what of your faith but never the why? If you answered yes to any of those questions and you want to better understand what it means to be a Christian in this constantly changing modern world, look no further! The Newman Forum Apologetics Club will hold meetings on the second Wednesday of every month to try to answer many of the questions that Catholic high schoolers have been faced with in their everyday lives. We will learn how to defend our faith and will work as a team to tackle questions like: How do we really know God exists? If God loves us, how come He lets bad things happen? Why does Jesus matter so much? How can we still have faith in light of new science like the Big Bang Theory? Register today.

Young Adult Ministry

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Praise and Adoration- Friday Nov. 11

 **Please note the date is different than normal due to holidays**

On Friday, November 11th, 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!

*Want to sing/play an instrument with us? Contact Patrick Doherty

Chili Cook-Off and Tailgate- Saturday Nov. 12

Come to St. Al's Festival Hall starting at 10:30 AM to watch college football games and enjoy some delicious homemade chili.

Everybody loves a good fall football tailgate, but we're pairing ours with a chili cookoff! Think you have the best chili recipe? Sign up at the link here to let us know if you are going to bring chili to share. If you plan on attending and don't bring chili, we ask you bring $5 to enjoy what's been made. We'll be voting on the best chili at the end of the event!

In true tailgate fashion, please BYOB! Other snacks will be provided as well.

And don't worry, we'll have multiple screens going so you can watch your favorite football team playing the early games.

Other Young Adult Events Around the Archdiocese

Join Young Catholic Professionals on Saturday, December 3rd for the annual St. Joseph Saturday Retreat! This retreat is a FREE half-day retreat (open to all young adults in their 20s and 30s), where young adults are encouraged to “look upon work with the eyes of faith” and see God’s presence in their vocations and professional lives. The retreat will include talks, group discussion, and prayer, and it will be a time to reflect on the life of YCP's patron saint, St. Joseph the Worker.

**This retreat is being sponsored by YCP Chicago, St. Mary of the Angels Young Adult Ministry, St. Alphonsus Young Adult Ministry, and the St. Clement Young Adult Community.

Check-In begins at 8:30am, but there will be an optional daily Mass at 8:00am (confession available starting at 7:30am). The retreat will end at 1pm, and free parking is available in the St. Mary of the Angels parking lot.

SCHEDULE:

7:30am - *optional* confession

8:00am - *optional* Daily Mass

8:30am - Check-In and Continental Breakfast

9:00am to 1:00pm - Retreat

1:00pm - *optional* Lunch at nearby restaurants

"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 giftt!

A charitable gift annuity to benefit Saint Alphonsus, our AACA school, or ministries — as designated by you — is a generous expression of your support for God’s work within our community and for future generations of Catholics. Learn more here!

Alphonsus Academy

Support AACA by shopping at Building Blocks between November 14th-18th and 15% of your purchase will go back to the school! Just mention AACA when checking out. Gift cards are included. Last year AACA earned over $500!

There are 3 easy ways to earn money for AACA:

1)Shop at any of the three Building Blocks locations

2)Order online (Just mention “AACA” or "Play it forward for AACA" in notes upon check out)

3)Buy gift cards (in person or over the phone)

Minted

Planning on sending Christmas cards this year? In need of party invites or a personalized gift? If so, a great way to save money and raise money for AACA is by ordering through www.minted.com with the promo code: FUNDRAISEALPHONSUS. You will receive 20% off your purchase and Minted will donate 15% of all sales back to AACA. The promo code is good year-round.

Scouts at St. Alphonsus

4th Grade Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts Thanksgiving Food Drive

The 3rd annual Scouts Holiday Food Drive will be November 8, 9 & 10 with donations collected at morning drop off in the AACA school parking lot. Please consider donating any non-perishable items that we can give to families in need. We deliver all collected items to the Lakeview Food Pantry. We had a great response the last 2 years and would love your support this year!

Alphonsus Scouts Troop 889 Wreath Fundraiser

Troop 889 is selling wreaths and other decorations online this season! Online ordering OPEN NOW w/ delivery starting Thanksgiving week. Order for yourself or as a gift. Enter a separate address and gift message for individual delivery of every item. Visit giftitforward.com to see Mickman Brother’ beautiful collection of wreaths, door decorations, and

centerpieces. Enter fundraising code TR889IL001 to support Troop 889 ($8 per item ordered). Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays! 

Safe Families for Children

Compassionate Families Needed!

Safe Families for Children is a national, Christian nonprofit which connects local families in crisis with "safe families" who volunteer to watch their children while parent(s) 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.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to safefamiliesstals@gmail.com

Around the Archdiocese

Cardinal Cupich concludes series on Eucharistic Revival

A Happy Death: Monastic Wisdom for the End of Life – November 5.

Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 AM to Noon, Monastery of the Holy Cross presents “A Happy Death: Monastic Wisdom for the End of Life.” This program offers spiritual wisdom and practical counsel on the final things, including the Church’s teachings on the dignity of the human person; suffering and death; and funerals and burial.

Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Please call (773) 927-7424 ext. 202 or info@chicagomonk.org

Corazón de Romero 2022- Saturday Nov. 5

More News and Events around the Archdiocese

Athenaeum Center For Thought and Culture

Dante 360- Nov 18-20

You’re invited to experience the depth and complexity of Dante’s Divine Comedy like never before as this epic story is brought to life with a stellar cast of actors, musicians, and famed Catholic Art Historian Elizabeth Lev! November 18–20 at the Athenaeum Center.

Support our parish and enjoy an evening of uplifting entertainment! Use our parish’s promo code ALPHONSUS; get 10% off your ticket and 10% of your purchase will be donated to our parish community.

Tickets: www.athenaeumcenter.org/dante or (312) 820-6250.

ACTC is Hiring! Take a look at open positions here.

Community News

Southport Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl- Friday Dec. 2

South Lakeview Neighbors November Newsletter

32nd Ward Newsletter