St. Alphonsus Parish
Lenten Fish Fry,
THIS FRIDAY March 31, 6:00-9:00PM in the Festival Hall
Menu: Breaded Cod, Mac n' Cheese, Coleslaw, Mini-Cupcakes
Admission: Adults: $15, ages 5-12 $7, Under 5 are Free
Online pre-sale is finished; however Adult and Children tickets can still be purchased at the door.
BYOB for Alcoholic beverages only; non-alcohol drinks and desserts will be available. Entertainment includes two performances from the Trinity Irish Dancers, Cornhole/Bags, and children's games! Fish, Families, Fun & more!!
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Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
Greetings!
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus is crucified, and his body is placed in the tomb.
This Sunday we begin Holy Week, the days during which we journey with Jesus on his way of the cross and anticipate his Resurrection on Easter. Today’s liturgy begins with the procession with palms to remind us of Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem...
Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.
Volunteer Opportunities
St. Alphonsus is in need of additional ushers for the Easter Triduum liturgies. Ushers help out at Mass by serving as greeters, assisting in taking up the collection, passing out bulletins, and pick up left behind music sheets/bulletins in the pews after Mass. It is that simple! In many ways, the ushers are the “face” of the church, the first ones the faithful see when they arrive for worship and the last ones they see as they leave. It is important that an usher be friendly, honest, and willing to serve.There will be a sign-up sheet on the main table in the narthex. We appreciate your help!! Contact Head Usher John Meindl for any questions.
In anticipation of our Holy Week liturgies, our St. Alphonsus Cleaning Angels ministry will be volunteering to help clean and beautify our Church! This service project will take place this Saturday morning, April 1 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. AACA school families please remember this activity also counts towards your annual volunteer hours! Come and help out our church!
Stations of the Cross will be prayed in church this Friday March 31th at 5 PM and will be led by our 7th grade AACA students.
We will receive the results later this spring, at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish. The higher the response rate, the more thorough the picture we receive of where we stand as a community of faith. The responses of every parishioner makes a big difference!
The survey is only available until March 31 and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. The survey allows you to share what you think is working well, identify areas of growth, and reflect on how St. Alphonsus helps you grow closer to God and to one another.
We are looking for answers to questions like:
• In what ways does our parish help you grow spiritually?
• How good are we at connecting you to others in the parish?
• In what ways do you feel invited to share your talents at our parish?
Thank you for helping our parish and our team with this spiritual initiative!
Men's Evening prayers group (Vespers) continue on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9 PM in the chapel.
The Church is called to help those with special needs to "make their voices heard". World Autism Awareness Day takes place each year on April 2. It was established to promote the rights and well-being of people who live with learning differences and developmental disabilities. St. Alphonsus strongly supports efforts of Pope Francis; and remain committed to being inclusive and welcoming to all on your faith journey!
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2023 Lent
Lenten Video Reflections and Resources
To assist all in our community in your Lenten preparation and practices, a few multimedia resources: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well as at the following:
What is CRS Rice Bowl? CRS Rice Bowl is the official Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, working to end hunger in our local communities and across the globe. You can support the collection by grabbing a Rice Bowl container at Mass, filling it with your change/bills and returning to St. Alphonsus by Palm Sunday.
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Stewardship at St. Alphonsus
May Jesus' gift of peace at Easter bring every happiness to you and your loved ones. May you understand fully His love for you and may your life reflect that love to all you meet!
This Easter season reminds us of the role the church plays in our lives, it also urges us to be closer to Christ. Please consider supporting your St. Alphonsus parish with a generous donation. We are grateful for every gift received from the faithful! Your donations are critical to our mission and ministry.
Make your Easter offering online this season! It is encouraging to see both new and familiar faces at our worship services. Throughout the year, many already support St. Alphonsus with your time, talent and treasure. Thank you again for your continued support of our church! Your spirited generosity ensures our parish continues our mission and good works throughout our community and beyond for years to come!
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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!
Spring is the perfect time to meet someone new! Speed Dating is back on April 29th and sign ups go fast, so jump on registering if you're interested in participating!
Young Adult Speed Dating
Saturday, April 29 | 6:00 PM
Young adult (21-39 yrs old) speed dating will take place on Saturday, April 29th with registration check-ins beginning at 6:00pm.
Cost per individual ticket is $50. You must pre-register for the event. Final day to register is Wednesday, April 26. At the door sign ups are not allowed, to ensure everyone is able to meet their matches for each round.
1. Register on the appropriate Give Central Link
2. Create a Speed Dating Profile, if you have issues, please contact us at the stalsyamsocial email address.
Join us for a tremendously fun evening of quality conversations with great dates, food and drinks included! Don't wait to register! Seats go super fast. All ticket sales are final and a limited number of tickets are available for each men's and women's group, so buy yours now before they sell out.
Follow-up questions can be sent to stalsyamsocial@gmail.com
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At the Athenaeum
Final Weekend to see the heartwarming and hilarious Irish play, The Shaughraun
Dancers from Ballet 5:8 will present Mourning, an original work in conjunction with the Stations. Begin your Holy Week with this ballet reflection on grief and hope. Tuesday, April 4th, 7PM, Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N Southport Ave. Tickets are free, with a suggested donation. For more info, please visit here!
Grief is inescapable. Every culture has different rituals to process grief, yet a strand of shared humanity exists in the ebb and flow of grief. We can turn away from the five stages of grief, shield ourselves from the pain of a lost future, but we find that when we face our suffering, the darkest of night can give way to the warmth of morning.
April 11 at 7 PM
When was the last time you went to the movies? And was it magical? Or just … meh? Is it too late to save the movies? Are they even worth saving? New York Times columnist & Athenaeum Advisory Boarmember Ross Douthat will address these questions and more in the inaugural episode of the newly launched Film & Culture Series on April 12 in the Paradiso at the Athenaeum. Tootsie, the classic 80s rom-com, will be screened on the same day in the Historic Main Stage theatre—the perfect way to counteract the decline Douthat will discuss! His talk will reference the film as an example of the kind of movies Hollywood no longer makes. Please be sure to make a free-will offering to support this event!
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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- Women’s Group at St. Alphonsus— Tuesday mornings and evenings 9:30-11 AM or 6:30-8 PM.
Come as you are. You are welcome here. Make authentic connections with other women! Refuel and Refresh! Learn more about God!
We live in a self-centered culture that all too often leaves us feeling empty and dissatisfied. A fuller view of God and His glory is the perfect antidote— find this during our journey through the Beholding Your King Bible study.
We’ll study King David, select psalms, the temple, and many Old Testament prophets and see the ways in which they all point to the coming King of Kings, Jesus Christ. This Nine-Lesson Bible study is the second part of a two-part series and is ideally completed after Beholding His Glory. *The WwP group will not be meeting this week and will resume on April 11.
Online Lenten Discernment Group
Do you think you might have a calling? During Lent, Rev. Timothy Monahan is hosting an online discernment group for participants to learn more about the priesthood and the life of a priest. Meetings will take place on Zoom from 8:30 - 9:30 PM on Wednesdays until April 5. Register here! Once registered, participants will receive the Zoom link and materials for the meeting. Reach out to Katie Hazen with any questions.
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Safe Families for Children Ministry
THANK YOU to so many St. Alphonsus parish groups for participating in our SFFC ministry's "Blessing Bags" campaign during Lent this year! We are so grateful for your help in supporting our host families.
When children arrive at a host family's home, they usually don't bring much with them. Maybe an extra outfit or two, but rarely more than that. These Blessing Bags (including hair care products, skincare products, toiletries, and Bibles) will be SO HELPFUL for host families welcoming and caring for new children! Hallelujah!
Please join us in assembling these Blessing Bags in the rectory on Wednesday 4/12/23 from 7-8pm. All are welcome!
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Around the Archdiocese
Palm Sunday Prayer Walk at Cook County Jail
All are welcome on Sunday, April 2 at 3 PM to commemorate the beginning of Holy Week with a prayer walk around Cook County Jail, 2434 S. California Ave., with Kolbe House Jail Ministry. All will reflect on Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem, as well as his own arrest and detention, as a call to unite in our commitment to defend the human dignity of those incarcerated and promote reconciliation and healing for all those impacted by the criminal justice system. Free street parking is available on California Avenue, as well as in the Kolbe House parking lot at the address above and in the Taller de Jose parking lot, accessed through the alley (2816 W. 25th St). For more information, contact Emily Cortina. All ages are welcome. Please bring your own palms. RSVP online here
Gather at 8:20 AM at Daley Plaza (Dearborn/Washington) Each year we follow the passion of Christ in the heart of our city, where thousands of people carry their cross every day. Through choral music, Gospel passages, reflections, and our silent procession, we hope to enter more deeply into the events of Good Friday and their meaning for us today. We ask to experience the exceptional Presence of Christ among us as a real answer to the needs of our hearts. Organized by: The Catholic Lay Ecclesial Movement Communion and Liberation Visit
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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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