Hello St. Alphonsus,

All Saints Day is Tuesday November 1 and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be at 8:30 AM and at 6:30 PM.

All Souls Day, November 2nd is a special day in the life of the Church as we take time to pray for our deceased family members and friends who have died and gone before us marked with the sign of faith. St. Alphonsus Parish hosts a special Requiem Mass on Wednesday, November 2nd at 6 PM, to pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died. Through the Sacred Liturgy, the Church invokes the forgiving love and abundant mercy of God, that He may receive all those we remember into His kingdom so they can come to know the fullness of life and peace of Heaven. During the Requiem Mass a memorial candle will be lit for each person asked to be remembered. Additionally, our music director Brian Bloye is arranging a special program with a men's schola singing chant in Latin and English from the traditional Requiem Mass of the Church. If you would like to honor a loved one who has died, please fill out the form here. You can also write the names of your loved ones in the Book of the Names of the Dead, which will be available in the Church during November. 

Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus stays at the house of Zacchaeus, an unpopular tax collector. To dine together was to show a bond of fellowship and peace among those at the table. During this period, most observant in their faith did not dine with foreigners and sinners. However Jesus recognized the faith of this tax collector exhibited in his search for salvation. In the hospitality he extends to Jesus and in his conversion of heart, Zacchaeus is raised up by Jesus.

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

Mass Readings for Thirty First Sunday In Ordinary Time

31st Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection

Oct. 30 Parish Bulletin

Fall Trivia Night! Saturday Nov 5

Are you the friend whose schtick is sharing random factoids? Or, the one with the most fun party conversations? Well, calling all you trivia fans and friends, alike, to come join us, in the St. Alphonsus' Festival Hall (basement), on Saturday, Nov 5th from 5 PM-8 PM because St. Al’s YAM Trivia is back!

The cost of tickets is $25 per person (it is a fundraiser! ). Teams of 5-6 people can register individually or together. For anyone registering as a team, simply list the names of everyone in the "Comments" section of the GiveCentral link, during your purchase. Light refreshments, beer and wine are included in the event cost. We will have prizes for 3rd, 2nd and 1st place winning teams.

Don't know anyone or don't have 6 people on your team? Fear not! You may also register individually or in a smaller group (2-4 people). We will assign you to a team. All are welcome!

***Please note: pre-registration with payment through the GiveCentral link is required to attend. No walk-ups will be allowed since we have teams.

If trivia isn’t your thing, but still want to join us, consider volunteering as well!

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the YAM social team.

St. Alphonsus will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Sunday November 6 in the Festival Hall. Please consider donating life-saving blood! You can make an appointment here. (scroll through dates until you get to Nov. 6)

Sunday Nov 6, there will be a special collection sponsored by Catholic Charities in support of asylum seekers. 

Also on Nov. 6, St. Alphonsus hosts representatives of the Catholic Christian

Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land who will be displaying handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles. Due to the political conflict and Covid19 results in the reduction of tourism, the Catholic

Community has come to depend more on the sale of these articles abroad to survive. The woodcarvings are beautiful and reflect faith and love for the Lord.

Please consider purchasing a gift that will be remembered and cherished for yourself or someone dear to you. The handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles will be available for purchase.

Our Cleaning Angels Ministry returns on Saturday, November 19. Please join us from 9 AM to 10:30 AM as we help to clean and beautify our Saint Alphonsus Church! It is our duty as good Catholics to be of service to our faith community and our local parish! • Adopt-A-Shrine: Your opportunity to serve the Lord in a unique way. Select a Shrine, Keep It Tidy and Clean, On Your Schedule or During Scheduled Cleaning Angels Events Sign up here

Contact coordinator Kelly Lovewell for questions. 

If you have not yet voted via mail, St. Alphonsus Festival Hall will be used as a Polling Place on Tuesday November 8 from 6 AM to 6 PM. 

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!

Our Religious Education program is currently underway for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in registering your child, please contact RE coordinator Erica Cook or visit our website for more information.

Are you ready to become Catholic? Registration is still actively open for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). If you or someone who know is interested, contact our pastoral associate Brooks Robinson.  

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

Beholding His Glory, a nine-lesson Bible study, reminds us how all Scripture points us to our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. We will learn to recognize and appreciate God’s plan for our own lives, His aweinspiring majesty, and His desire for personal intimacy with each one of us. Questions? Contact Susan Combes

Encore Screening of Mother Teresa movie in theaters Nov 2-3

Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 3 The Chosen in select theaters Nov 18!

William McCormick, SJ, discusses his book, The Christian Structure of Politics: On the De Regno of Thomas Aquinas. The book discusses key principles of Catholic political thought, as well as offering a close reading of an important work by St. Thomas Aquinas.

Check it out!

Building A Culture of Life

October is Respect Life Month

The Baby Bottle Project 

Thank you for participating in The Baby Bottle Project supporting The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland! Please return your bottle this weekend to a basket in the narthex. The Women’s Center is a non-profit organization that directly assists mothers and families experiencing crisis pregnancies. 

On Wednesday, November 16, St. Alphonsus will host 6 PM Mass & Holy Hour for Hope and Healing for all who have suffered Loss (loss of a child through illness, miscarriage, accident, or abortion) 

More Respect Life News and Resources

Young Adult Ministry

Visit our Linktree

Deeper Dialogue: Theology of the Body

Mondays at 7:30 PM

Immerse yourself in a deeper form of conversation surrounding JPII's Theology of the Body. Led by Casey Karbowski and Marisa Michak, the group will examine excerpts from the book as well as other related materials to break up the content into more digestible and easily understandable elements for discussion. No need to have a hard copy of any Theology of the Body books as all materials and discussion points will be provided on a weekly basis.

Cocktails After Mass This Sunday Oct 30!

Volunteer at Ezra Cafe Tuesday November 8!  

Chili Cook-Off and Tailgate

Come to St. Al's Festival Hall on Saturday, Nov. 12th starting at 10:30 AM to watch college football games and enjoy some delicious homemade chili.

Everybody loves a good fall football tailgate, but we're pairing ours with a chili cookoff! Think you have the best chili recipe? Sign up at the link here to let us know if you are going to bring chili to share. If you plan on attending and don't bring chili, we ask you bring $5 to enjoy what's been made. We'll be voting on the best chili at the end of the event!

In true tailgate fashion, please BYOB! Other snacks will be provided as well.

And don't worry, we'll have multiple screens going so you can watch your favorite football team playing the early games.

Knights of Columbus

NOV 6, SUN, 5PM mass - On the first SUN of each month, the Knights are invited to help support the liturgy as greeters, ushers, gift bearing family, lectors, servers. 

NOV 7, MON, Officers' & General Council Meeting - 7:00PM Planning Meeting; 7:30PM General Meeting, all in the Rectory Dining Room. (Fish Fry plans, Social plans, Food Drive & more.) THANKS to District Deputy Dan Stolze & Knights from 5-Councils for a super meeting about being an effective council, hosted by St. Al's KofC this past Saturday.   And lots of jack-o-lantern THANKS to all who helped & attended the pumpkin event this past Sunday after mass - over 40-pumpkins given away, and several first time carvers!! 

Alphonsus Academy

Support AACA by shopping at Building Blocks between November 14th-18th and 15% of your purchase will go back to the school! Just mention AACA when checking out. Gift cards are included. Last year AACA earned over $500!

There are 3 easy ways to earn money for AACA:

1)Shop at any of the three Building Blocks locations

2)Order online (Just mention “AACA” or "Play it forward for AACA" in notes upon check out)

3)Buy gift cards (in person or over the phone)

Minted

Planning on sending Christmas cards this year? In need of party invites or a personalized gift? If so, a great way to save money and raise money for AACA is by ordering through www.minted.com with the promo code: FUNDRAISEALPHONSUS. You will receive 20% off your purchase and Minted will donate 15% of all sales back to AACA. The promo code is good year-round.

"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 giftt!

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

Taking Action to Love Mothers and Families During Respect Life Month

Compassionate Families Needed!

Safe Families for Children is a national, Christian nonprofit which connects local families in crisis with "safe families" who volunteer to watch their children while parent(s) get back on their feet. This is a great opportunity to show Christ's love and compassion for local families, often young single moms with no support system, in a tangible and meaningful way.

In honor of Respect Life month, Safe Families for Children’s Ministry at St. Alphonsus is looking for volunteer babysitters to support moms and families in need! If you would like to join the network of babysitters, reach out to Safe Families and they will provide more info, training, and a background check, so you are ready to go when the need arises!

Interested in learning more? Reach out to safefamiliesstals@gmail.com

Around the Archdiocese

A Happy Death: Monastic Wisdom for the End of Life – November 5.

Next Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 AM to Noon, Monastery of the Holy Cross presents “A Happy Death: Monastic Wisdom for the End of Life.” This program offers spiritual wisdom and practical counsel on the final things, including the Church’s teachings on the dignity of the human person; suffering and death; and funerals and burial.

Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Please call (773) 927-7424 ext. 202 or info@chicagomonk.org

Corazón de Romero 2022- Saturday Nov. 5

Athenaeum Center For Thought and Culture

Catholic Art Institute 4th annual conference- Sunday October 30

Dante 360- Nov 18-20

You’re invited to experience the depth and complexity of Dante’s Divine Comedy like never before as this epic story is brought to life with a stellar cast of actors, musicians, and famed Catholic Art Historian Elizabeth Lev! November 18–20 at the Athenaeum Center.

Support our parish and enjoy an evening of uplifting entertainment! Use our parish’s promo code ALPHONSUS; get 10% off your ticket and 10% of your purchase will be donated to our parish community.

Tickets: www.athenaeumcenter.org/dante or (312) 820-6250.

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