Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
Sunday Mass schedule in English is at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM. Mass in Spanish is at 12:30 PM.
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.
This weekend, our parish will be taking up a special collection for Seminarian Education. The Seminarian Education Fund provides support for the training and education of men studying for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The fund helps to cover the cost to educate each archdiocesan seminarian as they proceed through the various stages of formation before ordination as a priest for Chicago.
Seminarian Michael Mehringer will be preaching at all Masses this weekend. Learn more about Michael in the parish bulletin.
Pack 3889 Cub Scouts- 2021 – 2022 Registration
Come Join Scouts! Registration for the Pack 3889 scout year is open to all 1st - 5th grade boys. 1st Grade Tigers, 2nd Grade Wolves, 3rd Grade Bears, and 4th/5th Grade Webelos each have a den in the pack. Dens meet 1-2 times/month. Pack activities like hikes, camping, and Pinewood Derby are scheduled through the year.
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2021
Fees: Fees for the year will be $125 per scout, covers registration costs/dues to BSA, den materials, Boys Life magazine subscription.
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!
It's the Year of St. Joseph. Let us remember to celebrate a saint the Holy Father called a beloved, tender, accepting and courageous father. Find resources here
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Oktoberfest Sept. 24-26
St. Alphonsus’ Oktoberfest is legendary throughout Chicago and the Midwest, especially because of our German heritage. We look forward to great brats, beer, music, and new friends and old.
Oktoberfest is St. Al’s biggest fundraiser, and it takes many volunteers to make it a success. Volunteering is a great way to help the parish community, make new friends, and have a barrel of fun!
There are a variety of three-hour shifts and jobs throughout the weekend, but the greatest needs now are for our cheerful parishioners to welcome festgoers at the admissions gate, help in the food tent and serve as grill masters.
All volunteers get an amazing t-shirt, free beer or brat, and a special invite to a Volunteer Thank You Party on 10/1 for helping out! If you have any questions, reach out to stalsofestvolunteers@gmail.com
• 28 oz. commemorative 2021 Oktoberfest beer mug
• 2-for-1 beer throughout the Fest with 2021 mug
• free Fest admissions on Fri & Sat for you and three friends
• 4 coupons for a free brat
• VIP indoor bathroom access (with lanyard)
• only a few dozen Brewmaster packages will be sold this year! Get yours today!
Word of mouth is our best advertising! Invite your friends to meet you at the Fest!
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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!
5 PM Mass. This is a great way to learn more about young adult groups, programs, and opportunities. It’s a great chance to invite your friends and co-workers to Mass with guaranteed fun to follow! For more info, contact us at stalphonsusyam@gmail.com
Samuel Group- Discernment for Young Adults
Do you ever wonder how to make a good decision according to God’s will? Join us for a discernment group specifically geared toward young adults (ages 19–35). Here you will discuss all kinds of discernment—if you are called to consecrated life, married life or single life, to a certain career or city, and more. The goal of this group is to help you, and in some cases your significant other, know yourself, Jesus and your role within the Church. These discernment groups will take place monthly over the course of seven months at St. Alphonsus Parish and at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at UIC. At each session, you will listen to talks, have time for small group sharing, and have the opportunity for Mass, Confession and Adoration. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet individually with a spiritual director while doing this course. The first session is this Sunday September 19. Register online here!
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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!
Registration for our parish Religious Education program for children grades 1-8 for the 2021-2022 year is now open. Religious Education will be Tuesday nights at 6:15 PM. Registration is due September 20th and classes will begin on September 28th. We are planning to return to in-person this fall. We will be following Archdiocesan guidelines, asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear masks whenever indoors. Of course, these guidelines may adjust based on local state & diocesan guidance. Visit our RE page on the parish website for more information.
Catechists needed! If you would like to spend more time with children, strengthen the faith bonds of our families or enjoy serving in our parish - please consider volunteering as a catechist for our religious education program! We'd love to talk to you and no experience is necessary :) There are training opportunities and support as you get started and throughout your time of service. Contact our Religious Education Coordinator, Erica Cook for more information.
Walking With Purpose- A Modern Woman's Guide to the Bible
Starting next Tuesday, September 21, join us at St. Alphonsus this Fall 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.
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Support St. Alphonsus through GiveCentral!
The most important opportunity to steward your gifts of treasure is to give purposefully to the weekly Offertory. We ask that every parishioner prayerfully considers the gifts that God has given them. In gratitude for such gifts, we hope you give back to God through a significant gift to St. Alphonsus Church on a regular basis. This giving back to God in support of the mission and ministry of the parish is essential to the spiritual life of you, the giver, and to the ongoing operations of the parish. Your offertory gift is most easily accomplished through regular automatic withdrawals from your credit card or checking account right here, through our secure online giving platform, GiveCentral. You can also text Sunday to (773) 570-7600.
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Knights of Columbus
Prayers for all facing surgeries, illnesses, employment and other challenges. Thanksgiving for all of the many answered prayers.
Heart-felt THANK YOU to both our Chaplain, Fr. Patrick Gorman, and our District Deputy, Mr. Jeff Griggs, who together led installation of officers of the St. Alphonsus Parish KofC this past SUN at the 5PM Mass! CONGRATULATIONS Worthy Officers, Trustees & Directors, Brother Knights All! Appreciated the celebration of Mass & the good turnout of Knights, Families & Parishioners on the windy terrace for refreshments afterward! Thank you!
THANK YOU to several Knights who are meeting to work on the Parish Oktoberfest (SEPT 24-26), the Intellectual Disabilities Drive for Alphonsus Academy & Misericordia (OCT 16-17) & the upcoming Pumpkin Fest, the Retreat, the Couples' Evening & Food Drives.
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children is this Saturday, September 18, 2021. Find a memorial service near you and join in a prayer vigil. Help humanize our aborted brothers and sisters and deepen your own commitment to ending the injustice of abortion. You may wish to pray one of the following prayers.
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Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
Athletic Program Coaching Opportunity
AACA’s Athletic Program is seeking basketball coaches this upcoming winter season (November through February). If you are interested or want to learn more information,
Rocket Run is coming soon! It will be held on Thursday, October 7th (PK and K) and Friday, October 8th (1st through 8th). Please help us reach our goal of raising $100,000 as a school and 100% participation in each classroom. Click here to set up your family’s fundraising page!
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News Around the Archdiocese
Mundelein Seminary Centennial Kickoff Mass & Open House
All are welcome to celebrate 100 years of Mundelein Seminary building holy bridges to Christ at their free kickoff event on Sunday, October 17. Join Cardinal Wilton Gregory '73 and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Papal Nuncio to the United States, for Mass followed by brunch and an afternoon of activities on the beautiful campus celebrating their history and mission.
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Community News
Taco Fest This Weekend!
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Your financial gifts help us to continue our ministries as a faith community. We are deeply grateful for every gift that is shared.
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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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