St. Alphonsus Fish Fry This Friday!

Hello St. Alphonsus,

The annual Lenten Fish Fry, sponsored by our Knights of Columbus council, is not only a fundraiser for our church and local community’s charities, but a way to bring our Parish and neighborhood together for some good food and cheer.

2024 Fish Fry Info

• Date: Friday, March 8th
• Where: 1429 W. Wellington, Chicago in Festival Hall, beneath the church
• Time: 6:30-9PM
• Featuring the Trinity Irish Dance Troupe around 7 PM.
• Cost: $20 for adults. $10 for kids 5-12. Free for 4 and under.
• Buy Fish Fry Adult Tickets Online Here !
• Buy Kids tickets at the door via Cash, Zelle or Venmo
• Menu: Fried Beer Battered Cod, Macaroni and Cheese, Coleslaw
• For Sale separately: Mini-cupcakes, Brownies and other treats
• BYOB Alcohol only. 
• Water and other non-alcoholic drinks will be for sale
• For the kids: Multiple games and prizes

Pre-sales will end at 10 AM this Friday! There will be available tickets at the Door, but pre-sales tickets help us greatly with planning for food allotment.

Prayerfully consider helping out your parish and volunteer for this wonderful event! We are in need of a few more volunteers to make this event as successful as possible!

Stations of the Cross

Students from Alphonsus Academy Presenting Stations of the Cross this Friday, March 8

During the Season of Lent our school students have been learning about the Stations of the Cross, that it's the crux of the most important three days in human history. And they are excited to share with the parish community what they've learned in two different presentations. First, the 7th graders will be performing a tableau-style presentation of the Stations with reflections and prayers for the school community and parents on Friday, March 8th at 1:45 PM.  

In the second service at 5:30 PM – immediately prior to the Fish Fry – the students will lead the parish in meditating on the Stations using reflections that the students themselves have composed. All parishioners are invited to attend the student-led prayer service, and then head downstairs to Festival Hall for the Fish Fry!

This past Sunday at Mass, Fr. Bauer mentioned our parish's need to upgrade our Stations' light fixtures. If you would like to help with this initiative, all donations here will go towards this special project! Many thanks and blessings to all!

Celebrate Sunday Mass at

St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells Nicodemus that the Son of Man will be raised up so that those who believe in him will have eternal life.The fourth Sunday of Lent is sometimes called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we rejoice in anticipation of the joy that will be ours at Easter.

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

Mass Readings for Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 10 Parish Bulletin

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

Be a Substitute for Religious Education!

Like Children? Want to share our faith and learn it better too? Sometimes our catechists get sick or have work events, and when that happens... we need YOU! You are reliable, and even if you're not always available on Tuesday evenings, you're the first person we'll call. Contact our RE Coordinator Emily Ember for more info.

Congratulations to our Alphonsus Academy 2nd graders, who made their First Reconciliation sacrament last Friday on March 1!

Coming to Confession During Lent

Lent is a traditional time to 'take stock' and discover the ways in which we can turn more fully toward the Lord and away from the sin that weighs us down. It is a great season in which to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

The sacrament of Reconciliation is regularly offered twice each week: Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 PM; Saturday from 11:00 AM to Noon. You may also contact the rectory office and schedule an appointment with a priest.

Daylight Saving Time

Please note that Daylight saving time will begin this Sunday, March 10 at 2 AM, when our clocks will "spring forward" and go ahead one hour.

St. Patrick's Day Pancake Breakfast!

FREE Parish Breakfast After Mass!

Sunday, March 17th, 10am-2pm

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and get to know your fellow parishioners!

ALL are invited to stay after Mass and enjoy pancakes, eggs, and St. Patty's Day treats.

We Need More Volunteers!

Help us serve breakfast and get first dibs on the food! Shifts are 2 hours each. 

Contact Emily or Sign up Here.

Lent 2024

“Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians are asked to return to God ‘with all their hearts’ (Joel 2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and grow in friendship with the Lord.” – Pope Francis. 

The Archdiocese of Chicago is delighted to provide the faithful with a wide variety of opportunities to take Pope Francis’ words to heart and begin a Lenten mission of deepening relationships with those around them and with Jesus Christ. Access more resources here!

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!

The Sorrowful Mysteries Lenten Study - The Crucifixion

Thursday Mornings, NOW through Mar. 21, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM, in the Rectory.

Jesus breaks into the darkest moment in human history precisely to reveal the Father’s unfathomable love. What God did over 2,000 years ago, He desires to do in your life today. He continues to descend into our darkness moments to offer us forgiveness. He reveals a love that conquers sin and restores us into communion with the Father. Join us for this session and experience the personal and intimate love Christ has for you. 

Email Emily Ember for more info.

How to Pray the Rosary

Walking With Purpose- Women's Bible Study Group

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!  

The Touching the Divine Bible study focuses on qualities of Jesus revealed through the Gospel of John. This study draws us into a deeper loving relationship with Jesus as we reflect on His life and personality.

Saint John referred to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” and as we study, John will teach is how much Jesus loves us and how His love is the true satisfaction of our souls.  

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!

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

March Madness Watch Party

Everybody loves March Madness! We will be showing multiple games for the March Madness basketball tournament on Saturday, March 23rd from 1 PM-5 PM in the parish Festival Hall. We have included a spreadsheet here for Food/Drinks sign up but feel free to bring a dish, snack, or dip to share with the other members of the St. Al’s YAM community.

Young Adult Speed Dating will take place on Saturday, April 20th at St. Alphonsus' Festival Hall. Cost per individual ticket is $50. You must pre-register for this event. For complete details, visit our YAM Facebook event page.

Praise and Adoration- Friday, March 22 at 7:30 PM

Dating Panel Discussion- Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 PM in Festival Hall

Other Activities for Young Adults Around the Archdiocese and More:

YCP Chicago March Networking Happy Hour- Monday, March 11

Catholic Sports Leagues Bowling sign-ups are live. 

The 4 week league starts April 8, on Monday evenings at Waveland Bowl.

Waiting with JOY, a Young Adult Lenten Half Day Retreat being hosted at Santa Maria's in Mundelein on Saturday, March 9th.

There is a new initiative on WhatsApp called "Catholics of Chicago" with parish, neighborhood, life-stage, interest-based, and other groups. Help fellow sisters and brothers in Christ meet and develop relationships and your community!

At the Athenaeum This Weekend

Choose your adventure: are you a fan of lively folk clubs with crowds dancing and singing? Or do you prefer a cozy pub with traditional fiddle and flutes and haunting Irish songs?

If the latter, you won’t want to miss Nuala Kennedy, Kevin Burke, Eamon O’Leary - March 7 @ 7:00PM on Main Stage.

The trio weaves together a sound that is timeless, magical, and guaranteed to transport you to the rugged coast of Ireland and cozy pubs on an early spring evening, all without leaving the great city of Chicago.

Use Promo Code IRISH20 to get 20% off tickets.

If you’re more a partying type, then Scythian is just what you’re looking for, March 10 @ 6:30PM on Main Stage.

Rooted in the Ukrainian tradition of their parents, and the Celtic-Bluegrass music they encountered along the way, Scythian brings the precision of their classical training to a high-energy, folk-roots sound.

And for the next couple of days, there are a limited number of tickets for only $20! We don’t know how long these will last though, so act soon!

Use Promo Code IRISH20 to get $20 tickets.

Around the Archdiocese

Cabrini

Opening this Friday, March 8 on International Women's Day, the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini builds an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen. See the film on opening weekend with family and friends. Click here for tickets and showtimes.

Pope Francis invites Christians to pray for all people who suffer from the horrors of war and to invoke peace for our world. 

Encountering Christ in Daily Prayer April 13

Following last fall’s Archdiocesan Day of Renewal, the Archdiocese is hosting an event open to all on Saturday, April 13 – “Encountering Christ in Daily Prayer” – at St. Raymond de Peñafort in Mount Prospect. The day will include:

• Prayer as a means to encounter Christ personally.
• How to identify your personal prayer style and build a daily habit of prayer.
• How to help create a parish culture of prayer.
• How to tap into the power of intercessory prayer to fuel the mission of the Church.
• Methods for leading group prayer that create space for an encounter with Christ

The day will be facilitated by Josh Danis, Director of Diocesan and Parish Engagement for Hallow, the #1 Catholic meditation and prayer app in the U.S. Parishioners, clergy and staff of the Archdiocese are all welcome but registration is required. Cost is $20 per person. Click here to register and feel free to share this opportunity with others.