Hello St. Alphonsus,

Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

This Sunday's Gospel explores themes of the power of meals and the challenge and gift of humility. The parable that Jesus gives is more than just a lesson about dinner etiquette. It is advice on how to find your true place in the Kingdom of God and gives us wisdom on how to live according to Jesus' vision of a good society.

Please offer thoughts and prayers for our pastor Father Bauer on his spiritual pilgrimage through Spain!

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

Mass Readings for Twenty Second Sunday In Ordinary Time

Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection

Aug. 28 Parish Bulletin, please read Father Bauer's update on the Veranda and construction.

Praise and Adoration This Friday 7:30 PM

On Friday, August 26th, 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.

St. Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council 15158 1st Annual Golf Classic at Indian Boundary Golf Course Saturday, September 10

7:30 AM Shotgun start. Register by Friday September 2!

IBAPAB Social Friday September 9 at 7 PM

Friday Sept. 9 is International Buy A Priest A Beer day. (This illustrious holiday dates all the way back to 2013 when it was invented by bloggers online called The Catholic Gentleman.) To celebrate, Father Bauer joyfully invites all parishioners to a fun social in the rectory courtyard. It is a day when Catholics show appreciation for our priests and share with them how their ministry has been important to them. You could also show your appreciation in another ways, such as buying them a different drink, by inviting them over for dinner, or by praying for them. Bringing a beer is not required; this legitimate holiday is just a convenient excuse for parishioners to hang out with the pastor on a Friday evening.

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 

Oktoberfest is Coming! Save the Dates September 23, 24, 25

Our parish are in the final steps of finalizing planning for our biggest fundraiser and all the festive joy that goes with it! An amazing music lineup, Craft Beer Nights in the Festival Hall Fri and Sat, Kinderfest and a jumbotron for the football games on Sunday, and other surprises to come! 

Volunteer Sign-up is Now Open Here!!   Without your generous efforts, this event could not be possible!  

CRAFT BEER TASTING: Friday Sept 23 6-9 PM, Saturday Sept 24 4-7 PM Select from dozens of options from local breweries, seasonal selections, and international favorites. Tickets now available!

BREWMASTER PACKAGE

Brewmaster Package includes a commemorative 1L stein from Germany, free Fest admission for four, brats, 2-for-1 beer, discounts on limited edition merchandise, reduced admission to Craft Beer Tasting, and the choice of either a Tyrolean Hat with a commemorative pin or an Oktoberfest baseball cap. Only 100 packages will be sold! $175 early bird price, $200 after Sept 9th. Get your Brewmaster package here. We greatly appreciate you helping out your parish!  

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!

Registration is open for St. Alphonsus 2022-2023 Religious Education program! Volunteer as a Catechist!  

Register your child(ren) here for the upcoming year.

Our RE program is for children grades 1st-8th on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM. Parent orientation is Sept. 20 and classes begin Sept. 27.

Each year, St. Alphonsus joyfully educates the children of our parish in their Catholic faith. If you would like to spend more time with children, strengthen the faith bonds in our families or enjoy serving in our parish— please consider volunteering as a catechist for our religious education program! We’d love to talk to you and no experience is necessary :) There are training

opportunities and support as you get started and throughout your time of service. Contact our RE Coordinator Erica Cook for more information.

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

Do you ever wonder how to make a good decision according to God’s will? Samuel Group is an Archdiocese of Chicago 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. It is a monthly meeting and there are 2 tracks, one here at St. Alphonsus, the other at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at UIC, 700 S. Morgan. The cost is only $45. Click on the flyer here for more info and to register! 

Young Adult Ministry

Check out our August newsletter w/ great upcoming events!

Cocktails After Mass THIS Sunday Aug 28 after 5 PM Mass.

Movie Night at Gallagher Way Wed. Aug 31

YAM Kickoff! Sunday Sept. 11

Prove Me Wrong w/ speaker Fr. Tim Monahan Monday, Sept 19

More details in upcoming Sept. YAM newsletter! 

More Young Adult Events                   

Eagle Eye Ministries is excited to invite all young adults ages 22-38 in the Chicagoland area to their annual young adult retreat Sept 16-18. See more details and register here! 

Led by Fr. Hugh Mary of the Community of St. John, the weekend will include Mass, Adoration, Confession, Intellectual Formation, and Community. Spend time in prayer, reflection, and fellowship while learning about St. Joseph and how he can be a beacon of holiness for us on our journey towards heaven. 

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

"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!

Natural Family Planning

Are you interested in learning about a natural method to avoid or achieve pregnancy? Apply today to join The Natural Blueprint’s next cohort, beginning September 21. Space is limited.

The Natural Blueprint is a six-week virtual course that introduces you to the basic principles of a scientifically proven, natural method to help you achieve your goals - whether you want to learn more about your reproductive health, prevent pregnancy, or achieve pregnancy. We also discuss hormonal condition clues that can be discovered through charting, basic lifestyle changes that can support hormone balance, and the latest technology that helps make charting cycles easier. Interested in joining?   Apply today 

Contact us here for more information. 

Around the Archdiocese

Service Opportunity- Saturday Aug 27

Sister Jean’s 103rd Birthday Alumni Day of Service

The Mission of Our Lady of Angels, 3814 W. Iowa St.

Aug. 27 Sat.

Italian Festa Under the Stars

Fundraiser to benefit The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii at CineCity Studios Chicago, 2429 W 14th St

The Little Sisters of the Poor invite you to attend Chez Ste. Marie—A Taste of France on September 22, 6 PM – 8 PM, at St. Mary’s Home, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave. This special wine-tasting event benefits the mission and work of Little Sisters, who care for the elderly poor. Tickets are $60 in advance or $75 at the door. To buy tickets or to donate, visit www.littlesistersofthepoorchicago.org or call (773) 935-9600. Sponsorship opportunities with benefits are available!