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In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus offers parables about the Kingdom of Heaven and explains them to his disciples.

Contained within these parables are words of caution as well as words of consolation. In the parable of the sower we are warned against judging others. To judge and uproot the “weeds” prematurely will harm the wheat; final judgment rests with God. In the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, we are consoled by the message that God can work wonders and produce abundance from even the smallest beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Reconciliation is available each Wednesday during Adoration from 6:30-7:30 PM and on Saturdays at 11 AM.

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

Invite your friends/loved ones to Mass! Sunday Mass schedule in English is at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM. Mass in Spanish is at 12:30 PM.

Mass Readings for Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

July 23 Parish Bulletin

Men's Group Alumni Mass- Thursday July 27 at 7 PM

“Come to me all you are labored and burdened and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28

Newly ordained Rev. Kevin Gregus, Rev. Daniel Korenchan and Rev. Michael Mehringer will celebrate. Social w/ fellowship to follow on rooftop afterwards! (weather permitting)

For more info, contact Men's Group

Feast of Saint Alphonsus— August 1

Sunday July 30, in honor of our parish patron saint, moral theologian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Alphonsus Liguori, please enjoy refreshments of coffee and donuts after 11 AM Mass. On the actual feast day of Tuesday August 1, we will observe with worship at a special 7 PM Mass. 

St. Alphonsus is blessed with wonderful volunteers who bring Holy Communion to parishioners that are sick or homebound on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. Please call the rectory office (773) 525-0709 to arrange a visit for your loved one(s) who are unable to worship in-person at church and receive the Eucharist.

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 Father Bauer.

Most Rev. John R. Manz, auxiliary bishop emeritus for the Archdiocese of Chicago and former pastor of St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish on Central Park Ave in Chicago, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Obituary and Funeral Information

Archdiocesan Summer Mission Co-Op Appeal

This weekend a representative of From Mission to Mission will be speaking with our parish to share about their work in the mission field and its impact. From Mission to Mission serves missionaries, both lay and religious, in their time of preparation and during re-entry back into life and mission here in the U.S. For more than 40 years From Mission to Mission has been the only organization of its kind to assist missionaries upon return to the U.S. Missionaries face many challenges when they return “home”. Whether missionaries have served for one year or for fifty, most find re-entry the hardest part of the experience. From Mission to Mission helps missionaries deal with this difficult transition and to find ways to bring what they learned in mission to life here in their home culture. Once described as the Wounded Warriors Project for Missionaries, From Mission to Mission also offers care to the many missionaries who experienced violence or trauma in mission.

A second collection for the work of From Mission to Mission will be taken during their visit. Your generosity will help them to be able to continue to care for missionaries, and they are grateful for your support. For more information go to www.missiontomission.org.

Faith Formation News

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation

Reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ, but understanding it is often difficult. The good news is that you can understand the Bible, and The Bible

Timeline, a twenty-four-part Bible study, makes it easy.

Presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how fourteen of the

Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from

beginning to end and gives you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture. In this revolutionary approach to Bible study, The Bible Timeline divides the Bible into twelve color-coded time periods that make it easier to follow its narrative thread. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith.

St. Alphonsus will offer The Bible Timeline beginning this week on July 25th at 7 PM. Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register, contact Brooks Robinson.

Free E-Book from EWTN; This eBook shares three lessons we can learn from Saint Mary Magdalene and how we can look to her as an example of humility, repentance, bravery, and evangelization.

How to be an authentic Catholic

Samuel Group @ St. Alphonsus!

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 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 during this program.

Cost: $45 per person. Register here! 

Young Adult Ministry

July Newsletter, Sippin Social after 5 PM Mass this Sunday, Monthly Adoration 7/28 and more!

Theology on Tap

Wednesday evenings in July 

This is a great way to connect with the St. Alphonsus community and dig deeper into your faith. Following 6 PM evening Mass, there will be drinks, appetizers and fellowship outside on the veranda (weather permitting) at 6:30 PM w/ the speaker starting around 7 PM. 

July 26- Catholic Femininity Panel

Please join us for the final discussion of our 2023 ToT series! The panelists for this event are Sr. Jess Lambert, Julia Hogan, Mary Kate Zander, and Maricela Fajardo who will discuss what it means to be a Catholic woman in various states of life.

Knights of Columbus

Golf Outing Saturday July 29

Our parish Knights of Columbus invites all to the annual summer classic golf outing! Tee time will start at 9:30AM on Saturday, July 29. The event course is at Indian Boundary, 8600 W. Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago 60634. There will be raffle prizes and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Little Sisters of the Poor. You can register and get full details on the flyer here.

Contact Ray San Agustin for more info.

"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!

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts

What are you up to? 

We want to feature your summer fun on our school social media!

All school families are encouraged to email Molly DaPisa with your content to share stories, photos, video clips with your child's name(s), grade(s), and a brief answer to the following questions:

• What are you and your family doing this summer?
• Have you traveled, created art, or helped in the community? Share it all!
• Why are you excited to return to AACA in the fall?

Youth Catholic Baseball/Softball Camp led by current MLB pitcher and former Chicago Cub Trevor Williams and former professionals.

Date/Time Wed-Thurs, July 26-27, 2023 8AM-3PM​

Location

Montini Catholic High School

19W070 16th St, Lombard

​Boys & Girls Ages 8-12

​Fee $150

Around the Archdiocese

The Eucharist: Our Source & Summit Retreat

On Saturday, August 5 from 8:30-4 PM, all are encouraged to join in a day of fellowship, Mass, Adoration, Confessions and dynamic presentations from renowned speakers Dr. Scott Hahn and Dr. John Bergsma. Study scripture from the heart of the Church with two of today’s most respected scholars. Go deeper into the riches of our Catholic faith. 

Quo Vadis Days: July 30 – August 2

All young men are invited to join the Vocation Office for Quo Vadis Days July 30 – August 2 at Mundelein Seminary. They will experience dynamic talks, small group discussions, and a meaningful prayer experience, including Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, and Eucharistic Adoration. They have a dynamic and fun camp, with great food, basketball, volleyball, soccer, campfires and much more. This retreat is open to all young men who have graduated 8^th grade, between 13 – 18 years old, who want to learn more about the priesthood. For more information and registration or contact Katie Hazen for more details.

All married couples celebrating their 50th anniversary this year are invited to the Archdiocese of Chicago's annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, September 17 at 2:30 PM. The mass will be celebrated at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St. Please register here.

Supported by the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Diocese of Lansing, the 22nd National Conference for Single Catholics is at the St. John's Resort in Plymouth, MI from August 25-27. Learn more and register here.