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St. Alphonsus!

Hello St. Alphonsus,

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus calls the fishermen, Simon and Andrew, James and John, to be his disciples. The Gospel is told with a great sense of urgency and immediacy. Jesus is a person of action, and events occur in rapid succession. Time is of the essence; the fishermen immediately put aside their livelihood to become Jesus’ disciples. The Kingdom of God is here and now. The time of fulfillment is at hand. How might our lives be different if we more fully shared this sense of the immediacy of God’s kingdom?

Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.

Mass Readings for Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

January 21 Parish Bulletin

This Friday, January 19 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 our Young Adult Ministry will lead a group for fellowship at Olive Black after!

Our parish is in need of faithful Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion. EMHC’s should be fully initiated and practicing Catholics having received baptism, confirmation, and first Eucharist. If you would like to volunteer for this important ministry at Mass, please contact Harvey Levin.

Men's Evening Prayer's Group (Vespers) continues on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9 PM in the chapel.

How to Pray the Rosary

Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce will be bringing their popular Ice Sculpting event back on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2-4 PM, and on Sunday, Jan. 28 from Noon to 2 PM. The event takes place directly outside the front of our church with food trucks offering complimentary beverages and bites to help keep attendees warm.

Señor de Esquipulas 

Thank you to all who celebrated with us for Señor de Esquipulas last Sunday!

This Mass was covered by ABC 7 Chicago, you can watch the video here.

Living the Gospel of Life!

In conjunction with the USCCB Pro-life Secretariat, Bishop Bartosic, along with other bishops and priests from around the Archdiocese of Chicago, will lead a holy hour for life for 12 hours from the UIC Newman Center Chapel. This national prayer event will join the nation in solidarity for the hope of changing hearts and minds to build a culture of life and leads up to the morning of the National March for Life.

Join in person or through live-stream: 

Thursday, January 18 to Friday, January 19, 7 PM to 7 AM 

St. John Paul II Newman Center Chapel at UIC 

700 S. Morgan St. Chicago, IL 60607 

Closing Mass Celebrated by Bishop Grob at 6:15 AM.

For all Christians: May we live out our baptismal call to proclaim the Gospel of God’s love and the dignity of every human life; We pray to the Lord

Please continue to pray “9 Days for Life,” the annual Respect Life novena.

The 51st annual March for Life will kick off in Washington, D.C., this Friday January 19 under the theme “With Every Woman, For Every Child.”

The Women's Center Life Luncheon- February 10

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!

Visit our Linktree

Game Night!! Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 PM 

Come one, come all to our Young Adult Ministry Game Night! This event will be a “stock the bar” theme. To gain admittance, please bring a beverage you enjoy (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 will have tables set up in the Festival Hall (the large gathering space under the church) and board games, card games, puzzles, and bingo for everyone to enjoy. Please consider joining us for a night of fun that will help us supply drinks at future YAM events!

YAM January Newsletter- Sippin Social on Jan. 28, Eucharistic Retreat in February and more!

Other Activities for Young Adults Around the Archdiocese and More:

Catholic Sports League will be bringing an indoor Volleyball league back to St. Alphonsus! The league will be on Thursday evenings and go from February 22 to April 11. Sign-ups are now open!

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 all with patience and peace as we seek to live in harmony with one another and all creation!

Mysteries of the Rosary— The Sorrowful Mysteries Lenten Study

Thursday Mornings, Feb. 8— Mar. 21, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM, in the Rectory  

Enter into the Mysteries of Christ and Rediscover the Power of the Rosary! 

An authentic encounter with Christ leads to our transformation and sanctification. This Lent, join us for a 7 Week Series, diving deeper into each Sorrowful Mystery and the power of this spiritual weapon for our times. 

Mysteries of the Rosary integrates deeply reflective insights on the life of Christ, theological truths, and captivating stories together with breathtaking scenery, illuminating sacred art, and inspiring music. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this series will make the Rosary come alive in your heart and mind. 

The call to pray is urgent. Join us for one session or come to all!

Questions? Email Emily Ember for more info.

Parent Formation Class                                               

Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30 PM in Festival Hall (Church Basement) 

Do you ever feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You're not alone.

Join us for our first Parent Formation Class to share snacks and stories and to hear the advice and struggles of other parents who are trying to raise faithful kids just like you.

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

** Walking w/ Purpose is taking a winter break, returning in early February. Questions? Contact Susan Combes

Men's Group

St. Alphonsus Men’s Group meets Thursday nights to pray the liturgy of the hours, have fellowship, and to propose challenging topics to discuss. 

We meet every Thursday night at 7 PM in the rectory. Food and drinks provided. All men are welcome, with most men being in their 20s and 30s. Access can be gained at the west facing rectory door in the parking lot. For questions or more information, contact us here!

National Eucharistic Revival

What is a Eucharistic Revival?

The National Eucharistic Revival is a nationwide, three-year initiative, culminating this summer at the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis from July 17-21, 2024. The U. S bishops responded to a need they saw in their flock: that the world is hurting, yet most of us are separated from our strength, Jesus in the Eucharist.

The Revival is "a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery" of our Eucharistic Lord and to recognize the wondrous gift God has given us: Himself

The Lord desires to heal our broken hearts. Let us draw near to Him in the Eucharist

National Eucharistic Revival

Did you know the Archdiocese of Chicago has a Parish Resources webpage for the National Eucharistic Revival? The webpage includes resources to help individuals and parish communities draw closer to Christ in the Eucharist and live as missionary disciples. Visit the site for resources related to:

• study & reflection
• worship
• children, youth & families
• mission & outreach
• and more!

Eucharistic Sacred Art Contest for Adults

In partnership with St. Edmund’s Sacred Art Institute, The National Eucharistic Congress has an exciting opportunity for artists across the nation: the National Eucharistic Art Competition. Creative Catholics from all over the country are invited to share their talents and spread the beauty of our faith through art, particularly exploring the Eucharistic mystery and Eucharistic themes. Selected works will be showcased at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.

• Click here for more information

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts

Art & Soul is Saturday, February 24. This wonderful soirée brings together 350+ guests and generates support for our Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts school through sponsorships, tickets, and exciting silent and live auctions. It is our parish school’s most successful fundraiser and 

ensures a quality education for our 500 students.

Ticket and table sales are live! We are also seeking volunteers and donations to our auction. Successful packages in the past have included vacation stays, ticketed experiences (sporting events, concerts), bourbon and wine priced $30+, and gift certificates. 

If you would like to join our planning team or have any questions, please email Assistant Principal, Angela Kladis.

Sunday, Jan. 28 kicks off Catholic Schools Week. The 9 AM Mass will be a designated "Family Mass", where our parish AACA students will be involved in reading, bringing up the gifts, singing in children's choir, and more.

After this Mass, we will be having an admissions Open House for all parents interested in our school! You can sign up at AACA’s Linktree at linktr.ee/alphonsusacademy

On Sunday, January 28, there will be a give back event at Crosby’s Kitchen, 3455 N. Southport, from 4-9 PM (10% of each bill goes back to our school, and it’s just up Southport!)

Around the Archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Chicago joins other Christian churches in praying for unity during this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Reading Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" at St. Gregory's Hall, Monday evenings through March 18.

Read more Around the Arch news here.