Hello St. Alphonsus,

Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

“All grace flows from mercy, and the last hour abounds with mercy for us. Let no one doubt concerning the goodness of God; even if a person’s sins were as dark as night, God’s mercy is stronger than our misery. One thing alone is necessary; that the sinner set ajar the door of his heart, be it ever so little, to let in a ray of God’s merciful grace, and then God will do the rest.” (Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, No. 1507)

Let us renew our understanding of what mercy is—how much we are in need of God's mercy, but that God also calls us to share this mercy with others.

This Sunday April 16 on Divine Mercy Sunday, St. Alphonsus invites the faithful to a special Holy Hour w/ Reconciliation at 3:00 PM. This is a wonderful time to "get right" with the Lord and engage in the sacrament if it has been some time since your last Confession!

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 Divine Mercy Sunday

Last December it was announced that St. Alphonsus' Associate Pastor, Rev. Patrick Gorman, would be moving into a new position within the Archdiocese in July 2023. Last week, we received news of the assignment of Deacon Jesus (Chuy) Raya Custodio, who after being ordained into the priesthood next month on May 20, will begin serving our faith community as our new Associate Pastor in July. Please see the parish bulletin for Deacon Chuy's introductory bio!  

April 16 Parish Bulletin

Thank you for your support this Easter season! St. Alphonsus is still collecting Easter donations. It isn't too late to make yours! Prayerfully consider making an Easter contribution here! You can also text Risen to (773) 570-7600

This Friday, April 14, our Men's Group Holy Hour/Adoration is at 7:30 PM in the Church.

Confessions are heard Saturday at 11 AM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

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.

May the Fourth Be With You

St. Alphonsus Parish, in collaboration with the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, is excited to celebrate...

Star Wars

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

at the Athenaeum Center in the historic main stage

Movie time 7 PM

Doors open at 5:30 PM with special pre-show activities

Costumes are encouraged!

Purchase a special access ticket to a Star Wars Trivia Contest

and put your Jedi mind tricks and galactic knowledge to the test!

Volunteers are also needed – contact Kaitlin at kholyk@stalphonsuschicago.church

(AACA families will receive service hours for this event!)

Tickets for the movie/trivia events!

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!

Spring Your Kids into Totus Tuus Summer Camp

The Archdiocese is bringing the Totus Tuus summer camp back to St. Alphonsus, July 23-28. It’s like a week-long vacation Bible school, only way more fun and active.

This is a super fun camp that also helps children grow in their Catholic faith. And at $75 for a week of summer camp… how can you beat that? It’s currently limited to only 50 kids, and registration will fill.

Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM for students entering grades 1-6

Sunday – Thursday from 7 PM – 9:30 PM for middle school and high school students entering grades 7 – 12. You can register here

Walking With Purpose- A Modern Woman's Guide to the Bible

Join us at St. Alphonsus this Spring on Tuesdays as we help you enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured through personal Bible study and small group discussions created just for women! 

Come as you are. You are welcome here. Make authentic connections with other women! Refuel and Refresh! Learn more about God! 

We live in a self-centered culture that all too often leaves us feeling empty and dissatisfied. A fuller view of God and His glory is the perfect antidote— find this during our journey through the Beholding Your King Bible study.

We’ll study King David, select psalms, the temple, and many Old Testament prophets and see the ways in which they all point to the coming King of Kings, Jesus Christ. This Nine-Lesson Bible study is the second part of a two-part series and is ideally completed after Beholding His Glory.

Our Beholding Your King bible study group meets Tuesdays from 9:30—11 AM and 6:30—8 PM. Questions? Contact Susan Combes

8 Steps to Energize Your Faith This Easter Season

Wed. April 19, 2-3:00 PM

Spring is a time when signs of life begin to pop up all around us, and our energy levels hopefully begin to rise with increased Vitamin D from the more plentiful sunshine and warmer weather. What a perfect season for us Christians to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the new life that we share in as a result of our Baptism!

In the spirit of this wonderful season, Joe Paprocki, DMin, is offering a webinar inspired by his new book, 8 Steps to Energize Your Faith. Easter is a most appropriate season for us to focus on energizing our faith, and the eight steps that Joe will share flow from the spirit of new life that comes from living as a disciple of the Risen Christ.

Find more information and register here.

Young Adult Ministry News

We are hosting our popular Speed Dating event Saturday, April 29 at 6 PM! Join us for a tremendously fun evening of quality conversations with great dates, food and drinks included! Spots are limited so don't wait to register! Learn more by checking our April YAM Newsletter,

For full details and registration info

All young adults are invited to sign up for Catholic Sports League Kickball!

To register and more info

Once a month, faithful young adults around the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to gather at a local parish for a meal, fellowship and conversation together, a talk from one of the Franciscans and others assisting with catechesis and formation, and a Eucharistic Holy Hour with beautiful contemplative music and the opportunity for the sacrament of Confession. Mission OLA will be hosting a gathering on Tuesday April 25. You can sign-up here!

Knights of Columbus

THANK YOU, St. Alphonsus Parish, for a wonderful Fish Fry!  Special thanks to local sponsors: Southport Grocery & Cafe, Karetas Brewery, Breakfast House, Sal's Trattoria, Stimpy's Bar, & Trinity Irish Dancers! For more information about joining the Knights of Columbus, contact parishioner Carlos Medina.

Friday April 21- Fish Fry Volunteer Appreciation party

Pictures of adorable dog that have absolutely nothing to do with our Catholic faith. Why? Hey why not? If it brings a smile and enhances someone's day, then it is worth it!

"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!

Around the Archdiocese

Mass for Life

April 30, 2023 | 10:30 AM

Holy Name Cathedral 

735 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60654 

Join us in praying for the sanctity of life and the closing of the Lenten 40 Days for Life campaign with a mass celebrated by Bishop Bartosic. All are welcome!

Catholic Church Tours- Polish Triangle this Saturday April 15, 10 AM- 1 PM

This weekend is the annual World Catholicism Week conference hosted by DePaul University's Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology (CWCIT) This is a free event both in-person and online. Becoming a Church of the Poor: The Vincentian Charism and Reform

In Francis and Benedict, the thread of the three theological virtues–Faith, Hope, and Love–can be found woven through their encyclical letters: All are invited for a free course on Mondays, April 17-May 22, 6:30PM at St. Gregory the Great Gym Building, 1609 W. Gregory St. To register and more info

CTU's "Blessed are the Peacemakers" event Wednesday, April 26.

Please join the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St on Tuesday April 25 for a special luncheon and keynote address by Rev. Robert A. Sirico on his new book, "The Economic of the Parables". In this discussion, Fr. Sirico will pull back the veil of modernity to reveal the timeless wisdom of the parables of Jesus.

Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats offer opportunities for healing to any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of an abortion. Their next local retreat is in Rockford on April 21. For more info, contact Kay at (815) 741-8118 or visit their site here.

Community News

Earth Day is Saturday April 22. St. Alphonsus' Southport parking lot will be utilized between 11 AM and 3 PM for anyone who would like to drop off tech for recycling. You can learn more here!