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Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's gospel, Jesus Christ is tempted by and resists the devil. This Gospel highlights for us one of the central themes of the Season of Lent. We are dependent upon God for all that we have and all that we are. Anything that leads us to reject this dependency or to distrust its sufficiency, are temptations and not to be trusted.

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.




Friday evenings during Lent in the Church, the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 6:30 PM, followed by Stations of the Cross at 7 PM.

This Friday, March 4 the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a night of reflection for all the men of St. Alphonsus parish from 7:00-8:30 PM. The evening will begin with Stations of the Cross in church and then be followed by a reflection and a social in the Festival Hall afterwards. All men of the parish (no KoC affiliation required) are invited to come kick off Lent with this time of prayer and fellowship.

"Open Gym" Saturday Morning Kid's Play Time
Looking for a chance to get out of the house and for your kids to run around? Please join us Saturday mornings in Festival Hall (below the church) for a chance to spend time with other St. Als families and for the kids to play together. Please bring your own coffee, snacks, and any toys your kids would like to play with. Enter through the West door closest to the parking lot (by the Mary Altar). Saturdays 8:30 AM-10:30 AM.
For questions, please contact Monica Cloghessy.

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.

St. Alphonsus Men’s group meets Thursday nights to pray the liturgy of the hours, have fellowship, and to propose challenging topics to discuss. We meet every Thursday night at 7 PM in the rectory. Food and drinks provided. All men are welcome, with most men being in their 20s and 30s. Access can be gained at the west facing rectory door in the parking lot. For questions or more information contact Matt Duff.

The love between two people is a gift from God. Assist those getting married in their special day! St. Alphonsus is looking to expand our Wedding Coordinator ministry. There is very little training involved and coordinators receive a stipend per wedding. For more information, please contact Sacraments coordinator, Kaitlin Holyk.


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 formAny inquiries can also be directed to the parish Office Manager, Mario Serrano.
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!

Potluck Community Dinner This Saturday March 5!
Friends! Please join us on Saturday, March 5th in St. Alphonsus Festival Hall from 6-10 PM for an Around the World Potluck Community Dinner. Doors will open at 6 PM for a light cocktail hour, followed by a 7pm prayer to officially start the evening. Tickets are $20 per person to reserve a seat at the table. We ask you register through this Give Central link

We are asking you to share your talents and encouraging you to prepare a dish for the community. You can do so in this Google Sheets link (instructions within) :) Please sign up on the Google form if you are bringing a dish of food to share.

Any questions or concerns, please reach out to us!

Volunteer Packing Suppers for Night Ministry next Wednesday!
Looking to serve the community and make new friends?!
Please join us for the 6 PM mass at St. Alphonsus on Wednesday, March 9, followed by a chance to serve the community through packing and preparing sack suppers for The Night Ministry. We will meet in the Festival Hall (below the church) at 6:30 PM to prepare the bagged meals and for fellowship!
Please email Rese and Mary with any questions.
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.

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.
Support St. Alphonsus through GiveCentral!

The most important opportunity to steward your gifts of treasure is to give purposefully to the weekly Offertory. We ask that every community member prayerfully consider the gifts that God has given them. In gratitude for such gifts, we hope you give back to God through a significant gift to St. Alphonsus Church on a regular basis. This giving back to God in support of the mission and ministry of the parish is essential to the spiritual life of you, the giver, and to the ongoing operations of the parish. Your offertory gift is most easily accomplished through regular automatic withdrawals from your credit card or checking account through our secure online giving platform, GiveCentral. You can also text Sunday to (773) 570-7600.
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Lenten Video Reflections and Resources
To assist all in our community in your Lenten preparation and practices, a few multimedia resources: YouTubeTwitterFacebook and Instagram as well as at the following:


Community News

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.

Our weekly bulletin features many of the ways you can contribute to the vibrancy of St. Alphonsus parish.