Hello St. Alphonsus,

Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus teaches that possessions are not everything and to guard against greed. He responds with a parable about a farmer who wished to store up more than he needed from the harvest. Life does not consist in possessions but in sharing what we possess with others. The goods of the earth have been given to everyone.

This Sunday, in honor of our parish patron saint, moral theologian Alphonsus Liguori's feast day on August 1, we will host refreshments of coffee and donuts after Masses.

This Monday on August 1 at 6:30 PM, St. Alphonsus will host a special evening Mass with a social to follow on the Veranda. All are welcome!  

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

Mass Readings for Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection

July 31 Parish Bulletin

Our parish staff's emails have changed! Please be sure to update your contact list from the parish staff directory here. Any general inquiries can be sent here.

Calling all families with children! Come by on Thursday, August 11 at 6 PM in the St. Alphonsus parking lot for some family-friendly entertainment as we will host a gymnastics exhibition with performers from Circesteem. This performance is free of charge.

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 form. Any inquiries can also be directed to the parish Office Manager, Mario Serrano.

Serve as a Wedding Coordinator!

Are you looking to get more involved in our parish? St. Alphonsus is currently looking for wedding coordinators to join our team. Being part of the Wedding Ministry is a rewarding opportunity, fun, and all volunteers receive a stipend for their time. For more information, contact sacraments coordinator Kaitlin Holyk 

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!

Catechists needed for St. Alphonsus 2022-2023 Religious Education program!

Each year, St. Alphonsus joyfully educates the children of our parish in their Catholic faith. If you would like to spend more time with children, strengthen the faith bonds in 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 RE Coordinator Erica Cook for more information.

Do you ever wonder how to make a good decision according to God’s will? Samuel Group is an Archdiocese of Chicago 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. It is a monthly meeting and there are 2 tracks, one here at St. Alphonsus, the other at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at UIC, 700 S. Morgan. The cost is only $45. Click on the flyer here for more info and to register! 

Four ways for everyone to better evangelize and share the Gospel

"Ignatius of Loyola: Soldier, Sinner, Saint"

This very human account of “The Saint of Second Chances” follows St. Ignatius of Loyola’s journey from self-absorbed sinner to loyal soldier of Christ and founder of the Jesuit order. 7 PM CT, Saturday, July 30 http://bit.ly/EWTNtv

Young Adult Ministry

Beach Day at Montrose Beach this Saturday July 30 at 1 PM!  For more info

Join Young Catholic Professionals Chicago on Tuesday, August 2nd for an Executive Speaker Series event, featuring Dr. Ken Torrens, Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, & Life Coach at Legendary Life. Mass at St. Alphonsus at 6:15 PM. Networking/Presentation from 7- 9 PM will be at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. Register at bit.ly/ycpaugust2022

Catholic Sports Leagues is hosting their fun annual Bags Tournament on Saturday August 13. Register before July 31 for discounted $15 entry. 

Safe Families for Children

The Safe Families for Children ministry is holding a summer baby registry to stock up our Festival Hall supply closet with essential baby & toddler items, and we need YOUR help to purchase these items!

Baby Registry link: bit.ly/babyregistry22

Registry items range from kids' toothpaste ($2) to pack-and-plays ($110), and include everything in between.

Safe Families for Children is a national, Christian nonprofit organization that connects families in crisis, often single mothers with no support system, with local "Safe Families" that volunteer to host children while the parent(s) get back on their feet.

The items donated via this baby registry will be available to parishioner families who volunteer as "host families" for local children, and will return home with the children at the end of hosting. Taking in a child is challenging, and many children arrive at their host family's home with few possessions. Our ministry

supports our "host families" with whatever material items the children need during their stay (clothes, diapers, toys, etc.), reducing the financial burden of hosting a child.

Thank you for your generosity! God Bless!

Learn more at safe-families.org or contact us at safefamiliesstals@gmail.com

"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!

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!

Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Social/Recruitment Drive

Friday, August 19 at 6:30 PM

Come one, come all, to a parish social hosted by the St. Alphonsus' Knights of

Columbus council on Friday, August 19th 6:30-9:00 PM in the side courtyard near the Festival Hall. (weather permitting)

Summer isn't over yet! What better way to see what your fellow parishioners have been getting up to this summer then eating, drinking, and socializing together at St. Als on a Friday night. All are welcome. Food and drinks to be provided at no cost. See you there! 

The KofC was founded by Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney to support our Pastor, our Parish and those in need, as well as to support strong marriages & families. If you are interested in learning more about our St. Alphonsus Parish Council #15158, then please contact parishioner Carlos Medina. Join online at online exemplification

Community News  

Support our local Lincoln Ave businesses during construction!  

Free Life Saving Training/CPR Class Tuesday August 30

STOP THE BLEED® Course is a class created by the American College of Surgeons and taught around the country by qualified instructors at no cost. This in-person, hands-on class teaches the basics of identifying and treating life-threatening bleeding using tourniquets, wound packing, and pressure dressings.