Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus! 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. Mass Readings for Second Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection for Second Sunday In Ordinary Time January 16 Parish Bulletin Men of the parish are invited to Communio, a men’s group that gathers each Wednesday evening from 8 – 9 PM in the Rectory to pray and chant Vespers (evening prayer), followed by a time of conversation and fellowship. Señor de Esquipulas Procession and Mass this Sunday January 16 at 12:30 PM Spanish Mass. Learn more in this weekend's parish bulletin. St. Alphonsus wishes good luck and safe travels to all 3rd year seminarians, including Kevin Gregus, Dan Korenchan, and Michael Mehringer, who all served at Mass at St. Alphonsus at various points the last few years, as they embark on the study-pilgrimage to the Holy Land soon. Dan and Kevin discuss their upcoming nine-week study pilgrimage (and give brief shouts to St. Alphonsus as part of their faith formation). Be sure to sign up for email updates throughout their journey. Calling all gamers! Word on Fire recently released a neat series exploring the relationship between Christianity and video games. What can video games teach us about transcendental beauty? Find out in the pilot episode of “God and Gaming" Rest in Peace to Dr. Alice von Hildebrand, a committed writer, philosopher and Catholic who never stopped pursuing and championing the objectivity of truth. "The great tragedy of today is that truth has been replaced by preferences, goodness by whim, and beauty by “fun.” Lakeview Pantry is hiring for a new HR Manager. Lead initiatives to support a staff-engaged, high-performing culture that emphasizes respect, inclusion, collaboration, agility and accountability. Learn more and join their growing team! How to Pray the Rosary 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.

Catholic Schools Week   Sunday Jan. 30 kicks off Catholic Schools Week. The 11 AM Mass will be a designated "Family Mass", where our parish AACA students will be involved in reading, bringing up the gifts, singing in children's choir, and more. An Ice Sculpting showcase will follow the conclusion of Mass starting at 12:00 PM. This will be in the area where the Christmas tree currently stands near the St. Alphonsus veranda. The ice sculpting exhibition will also take place Saturday, Jan. 29 from 4-6 PM. These events are sponsored by our friends at Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.

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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! Future planned events in February include our Prove Me Wrong speaker series and Speed Dating. A separate YAM January newsletter will be going out soon! Cocktails after Mass this Sunday, Jan. 16 after the 5:00 PM Mass! Learn more here. Friday, Jan. 21 Praise and Adoration Join Indoor Volleyball League at St. Alphonsus Join us for the annual St. Al’s/Catholic Sports Leagues 6-on-6 co-ed indoor volleyball league starting February 17th! Games will be played in the St. Alphonsus gym on Thursday nights from 2/17 through 5/5 and every team is guaranteed at least 8 matches. Make sure to sign up for the league at catholicsportsleagues.com by the early-bird deadline on January 31st! You may sign up either individually or with up to 2 other people. Don't miss out! Volunteer at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels! Sat. Jan 22 9-11 AM

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! 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. 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. 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. Alphonsus, 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. Tickets are on sale now and are limited! Grab your tickets today in the parish office or online at https://downtownchicago.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $25.  Please contact Brooks Robinson if you would like more information.

Around the Archdiocese   "Let us enter fully into this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, so that we Christians may become true witnesses of hope, compassion, and even joy, for a suffering world." Cardinal Cupich Catholic Charities 21st Annual D'Vine Affair is January 29th. Gather your friends and join Emmy award-winning host Peggy Kusinski for an online wine and craft beer tasting event to benefit their charitable work. To register or call (847) 814-3839. Big Questions and Catholic Scientists: A Science-and-Religion Fair for High School Students – Feb. 5 Can science and religion co-exist? How do you reconcile evolution and creation? What about God and the dinosaurs? How would the discovery of aliens affect the faith? On February 5, at Mundelein Seminary, discover answers to those questions and more at "Big Questions and Catholic Scientists: A Science-and-Religion Fair for High School Students." Put on by the Lumen Christi Institute, the Society of Catholic Scientists and Notre Dame's McGrath Institute for Church Life, the day will have 3 main components: A keynote address from Professor Stephen Barr, President of the Society of Catholic Scientists, on Science and Faith 3 "lightning rounds" where students will choose between four lectures each round, whichever interests them most (optional Eucharistic Adoration will be made available during this time as well.) A "reverse science fair" in which more than a dozen Catholic scientists from a variety of fields will give poster board presentations. Students will walk around and ask questions. Learn more about the event at www.lumenchristi.org/science-religion-fair. Adults who bring students can attend for free, so we encourage you to bring a group. Please reach out to the program's director, Austin Walker if you have any questions. ACCW Scholarship for Young Catholic Women The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) offers a $1000 scholarship renewable for four years to a deserving young Catholic woman in her senior year of high school (applicants need not attend a Catholic High School, nor plan on attending a Catholic college or university). Complete rules/criteria and application for scholarship are available for download on the ACCW website. The deadline for submission of completed application and all required letters of recommendation is April 30, 2022. Call the ACCW office with questions or for more information (312) 534-8330 or (312) 534-8325

Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture The Divine Comedy, an interactive course Continue your journey with Dante in a 10-week seminar on the Divine Comedy with Fr. Bob Sprott. Tuesdays from 6-8 PM at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. The seminar runs from February 8 - April 12. Limited space available!

Community News 32nd Ward Newsletter For lease: Our neighbor, Former Diag & 404 Wine Bar at 2852-2856 N Southport Avenue. Should the buildings stay or be knocked down? Apply for the SSA 27 Community Events & Placemaking Grant program where you can get up to $5,000 in funding and technical support for your event. Both individuals and organizations in and out of Lakeview are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply by Tuesday, March 1 at https://www.lakeviewssa27.com/community-event-grants Now in its fifth year, this program is designed to support the development of more events and public programming for the Lakeview SSA 27 community, with the goal of creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

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