Hello St. Alphonsus,

Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus teaches the disciples about prayer. Having taught his disciples a simple, daily prayer, Jesus goes on to reassure them that God answers prayers. This teaching concludes with the reminder that if we seek, we will get a response. Prayer consists in recognizing God's holiness and his rule over all things.

This Sunday is World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.  "Grandparents & Elderly have a great responsibility: to teach people how to look on others with the same understanding and loving gaze we give our grandchildren. We can be teachers of a way of life that is peaceful and attentive to the weakest."

Pope Francis

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

Mass Readings for Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection

July 24 Parish Bulletin

This Friday, July 22nd 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. The hour will conclude with benediction, and fellowship afterward.

*Want to sing/play an instrument with us? Come to the lower church early (6:30 PM) to run the songs with the music team! Or contact YAM Spiritual Chair Patrick Doherty.

Next 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 on Sunday July 31. 

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 

Young Adult Ministry

Join us this Wednesday July 27 at 6:30 PM for Theology on Tap! Popular speaker Julia Hogan will lead this engaging discussion about tools to discern God's plan for your life! We hope to see all St. Alphonsus parishioners this Wednesday!

Come join St. Alphonsus YAM this Saturday, July 23 from 9 AM to Noon as we help Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (MOLA) with yard work and preparation for the new school year! Serving at the Mission is always a joy - you will feel and be restored by the love of their community!

Sign up here  (Scroll until you see the July 23rd date and put “St. Alphonsus YAM” as the group)

We will find a lunch spot after for those interested.

If you have any questions or need a ride, please email Amy!

Visit our Facebook page or monthly newsletter for more upcoming events, including Cocktails After Mass (this Sunday!), Beach Day, and more! 

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. 

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!

QUO VADIS DAYS Sunday, July 31 – Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Mundelein Seminary Mundelein, IL

Quo Vadis Days is a 4-day/3-night camp cosponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet and led by the seminarians. The camp is filled with dynamic talks, small group discussion, prayer experiences, as well as plenty of fun – sports, canoeing, capture the flag, fires and smores, and much more. The camp is open to all 13–18 year old men that want to grow in their relationship with the Lord and learn more about the priesthood. More information and registration is available here. Questions? Contact Ray Grieshaber

Evangelization may be an unfamiliar term for some, but it is truly what God calls us to do to bring others to Him. This can mean talking about your relationship with Jesus, your reliance on the sacraments or the joy and peace you find in prayer. If that seems intimidating, think of it in terms of simply telling pieces of your own, personal faith story. Are you a “cradle Catholic?” Did someone introduce you to the Catholic faith? Do you have a favorite Catholic social media influencer, form of prayer or devotion? Those are all parts of your story and talking about the good that comes from your life of faith can open the door to bring others closer to Jesus Christ and His Church. Click here for a helpful resource on how to share your faith

Archdiocese of Chicago Renew My Church Info Sessions, next one is August 25 

"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!

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

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

At the Athenaeum

The Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture presents the Hillbilly Thomists, a Bluegrass band of Dominican friars next Friday July 29.. New album, Holy Ghost Power is now out! video below for "Good Tree"  Scan the QR code or type in ALPHONSUS in the Promo Code section (upper right corner of ticket page) and you'll receive 10% off tickets and St. Alphonsus parish will also receive 10% of the purchase price as well. So you can support your parish and have a great night out with friends!  

Check out more upcoming shows at ACTC here!

Around the Archdiocese 

Arch-wide Career Fair July 28

On July 28, the Archdiocese of Chicago will hold its first-ever, in-person career fair at three locations around Chicagoland. Amidst a nationwide teacher shortage, a need to staff many of our newly united parishes with operations directors, and a host of other positions available at the archdiocese, we want to get the word out and invite people to be a part of the renewal of our local Church. Many people – including those in our pews – might not have considered the archdiocese as a potential employer before. We hope to change that. See the details here and share the news and ads with family and friends via your own social networks.