Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
In this Sunday's gospel, we hear the story of Jesus' Transfiguration. Jesus' prediction about his Passion encourages us to examine the Transfiguration in the larger context of the Paschal Mystery.
Although we are constantly praying for peace, especially with the current state of turmoil in Ukraine, we should remember that we are called to be generous. Generosity is also lighthearted. Make a loved one in your life laugh this week! Humor plays a vital role in our flourishing and is good for the heart, mind, body and soul.
Please note this weekend is Daylight Savings Time. Clocks will be moved forward 1 hour starting Sunday at 2 AM.
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.
"Open Gym" Saturday Morning Kid's Play Time
Due to a Renew My Church meeting in the Festival Hall, this Saturday the children's playgroup will be meeting in the parish gym this week from 8:30 to 10:30 AM.
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!
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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!
On Friday, March 18th at 7:30 PM, spend time with our Lord in praise and adoration in the main 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.
Join us on March 29th for the next event in the Prove Me Wrong series, "Is the Novus Ordo Worth Saving?" The conversation will be with Jesse Weiler, the Director of The Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL, and co-host of the award-winning Catholic podcast, "The Liturgy Guys."
Volunteer Opportunity w/ YCP Chicago, Saturday March 19 organizing food for an upcoming food drive at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1039 W. 32nd St. Mass at 9 AM(optional), Volunteer from 10-1 PM. Sign up Here!
Upcoming events include Cocktails After Mass on Sunday March 27 and YAM 3x3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 2. More details soon!
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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!
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.
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Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
Our parish school's biggest fundraiser, Art & Soul is Saturday, April 2 from 6:30 to 11:30 PM. The event will be held at Ravenswood Event Center, 4043 N. Ravenswood and includes a silent and live auction, dinner, drinks, and dancing! Tickets are $175 and will sell out. For more info and to purchase tickets.
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Knights of Columbus
Save the Date!! St. Alphonsus Parish FISH FRY, April 8th! Details will be on our KoC website soon!
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Free Throw Tournament, the Snackbar drive for Mission OLA, the indoor golf outing, & the Evening of Reflection. Thank you to the Little Sisters of the Poor for speaking at our March meeting. And thank you for prayers, fasting & donations to help Ukraine.
Together, the Knights are invited to be ready when Fr. Bauer & our Parish call. The more members, the better prepared we are to answer that call.
Our next 30-minute meeting is April 4th. To learn more about the St. Alphonsus Knights council, please contact Paul Gillespie.
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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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Around the Archdiocese and more
Lenten Video Reflections and Resources
To assist all in our community in your Lenten preparation and practices, a few multimedia resources: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as well as at the following:
This weekend, St. John Cantius hosts Dr. Rachel Fulton Brown of the University of Chicago for presentations Saturday and Sunday on the importance of storytelling in children's formation. Dr. Brown will read from her latest work, Aurora Bearialis.
This Saturday March 12, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 835 N. Oakley invites all to join in a Candlelight Vigil of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine. The service will begin at 5 PM and is expected to last approximately 1.5 hours. The Vigil will be prayed in English starting with the Rosary, a shortened Vespers Service, readings from Scripture and candlelight procession
This past week, Queen of All Saints Basilica led a Lenten mission, Lent Fully Alive: Walking Alongside Jesus Toward the Abundant Life. You can watch all 3 days here
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Community News
Early-bird tickets are now on sale for the Spring Wine Walk on Thursday April 7 from 5:30-8:30 PM at businesses along Roscoe St & Southport Ave! Taste 20 different wines while strolling through neighborhood shops and enjoying special discounts!
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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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