Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
Last week, we received the tragic news that one of our school families experienced the tragic loss of their daughter, Tabitha Shields, who was a Kindergarten student here. Our AACA community and Father Bauer are organizing a prayer service this Monday, Jan. 3 at 6:30 PM which will be live streamed out on our parish YouTube channel as well.
St. Alphonsus wishes everyone a safe blessed 2022! The word Epiphany means “manifestation” or “showing forth.” Historically several moments in Christ’s early life and ministry have been celebrated as “epiphanies,” including his birth in Bethlehem, the visit of the Magi, his baptism by John, and his first miracle at Cana.
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.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has issued a statement that, in accordance with the city, masks will now be required at all liturgies, including Masses. You can read the statement here.
During the holiday season, we extend a warm welcome to the visiting families and friends of our members, and to all of our guests. Your donations during the holiday season to St. Alphonsus are needed and greatly appreciated. It is not too late to make a year-end donation! You can make a Christmas donation on GiveCentral or you can text Joyful to (773) 570-7600.
The Christmas Eve Midnight Mass music program will be repeated this Sunday, the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 2 at the 9 AM and 11 AM Masses. If you would like to make a special donation to St. Alphonsus to help us defray the costs of providing Christmas music, you can on GiveCentral here..
Men's Evening prayers group (Vespers) continue on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9 PM in the church sanctuary.
Saturday Jan. 29 and Sunday Jan. 30, plans are in the works for an Ice Sculpting showcase presented by Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. This will be in the area where the Christmas tree currently stands near the St. Alphonsus veranda. More details will be available soon!
St. Alphonsus has released our Annual Report for the fiscal year 2020-2021, which is a financial report for both parish and school that aims to briefly summarize the work of faith formation, education, sacramental preparation, evangelization, outreach and community building. You can view here and on our website.
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!
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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!
Witness to the sanctity of life at the youth rally where Junior High and High School teens will be inspired by powerful testimonies, receive pro-life training, hear from an educational pro-life speaker, and pray for life with praise and worship. Held at the site of the March for Life Chicago Convention (Hilton Hotel — 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago), doors will open January 8 at 8 AM. The youth rally is 9 – 11:30 AM. followed by time for lunch, the march in downtown Chicago and then Mass for Life at 4 PM. Cost for the youth rally is $15 per person; the Convention and Mass are free. Visit the site for more details.
Join Indoor Volleyball League at St. Alphonsus, Feb. 17 to April 28
Join us for our annual indoor volleyball league starting February 17th! Teams will play a total of 8 games each over the course of 11 weeks. Games will be Thursday nights beginning at 7:45 PM. You can sign up as an individual, or with 1 or 2 friends. Register before early bird pricing ends on January 21st!
All young adults are encouraged to sign up for the Catholic Sports Bowling League! They will bowl four consecutive Mondays, beginning on January 10. Pricing is just $55 for all four weeks, including shoes! Sign up individually or with a friend!
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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 with patience and peace as we seek to live in harmony with one another and all creation!
The Bible in A Year
Make your resolution now! Start your year off by diving into Scripture. A popular option is Ascension's Bible in a Year Podcast hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins. They guide guests through the Bible in 365 episodes, starting January 1st.
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
- two to three scripture readings
- a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
- and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.
Made For More w/ Christopher West & Mike Mangione
Brought to you by St. Edwards Parish, St. Mary of the Angels, & The Cor Project
April 5, 2022 at 7 PM in St. Alphonsus Church
MADE FOR MORE is an inspired blend of teaching, live music, and art that taps the deepest desires of the human heart revealing their ultimate purpose and goal. Want to be inspired by beauty and the wisdom of the Church? Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they offer a vision of the Gospel like you’ve never heard through the lens of Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
Walking With Purpose- A Modern Woman's Guide to the Bible
Join us at St. Alphonsus this Winter 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! Walking with Purpose meetings are from 9:30-11 AM and 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact Susan Combes for more information. **WWP will be taking a break and will resume on Tuesday January 18.**
Sign Up to Download a Free E-Book of Ignatian Spirituality. To celebrate the Ignatian Year 2021-2022, the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion, 26 contributors have come together to create a free e-book of Ignatian prayers, poems, reflections and illustrations entitled “Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: Through the Year with Ignatian Spirituality.”
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When we plan our weekly giving, and set this money aside first, we demonstrate the great importance that God and the support of the Gospel have in our lives.
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Our weekly bulletin features many of the ways you can contribute to the vibrancy of St. Alphonsus parish.
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