Celebrate Sunday Mass at
St. Alphonsus!
Greetings!
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus begins to preach in Galilee and calls his first disciples. The message of Jesus is simple. “The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the good news.”
Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.
Our parish is in need of faithful Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion. EMHC’s should be fully initiated and practicing Catholics having received baptism, confirmation, and first Eucharist. If you would like to volunteer for this important ministry at Mass, please contact Harvey Levin.
Men's Evening prayers group (Vespers) continue on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9 PM in the chapel.
Winter Retreat: Catholicism, Ourselves, and Others: A Faith-Based Perspective on Mental Health
This Saturday, January 21, our parish Young Adult Ministry hosts Julia Hogan for our January day retreat. Julia is a licensed therapist, author, and speaker who will be discussing mental health, our faith lives, and living a healthy and balanced life. Julia has spoken at the SEEK retreat, Notre Dame, Deloitte, and many other places and we are excited to have her! The half-day retreat will be filled with talks, small group discussions, adoration, music, and more! The retreat begins at 8:30 AM and will end around 1:30 PM. Register Here!
Registration is $60. Walk ins are welcome!
Sunday January 29- Friends Through Faith Welcoming Sunday Brunch!
Do you feel you're missing a sense of community when attending mass? Would you like to meet those in the pews around you? Are you looking to form friendships with people of the same faith that are in your own parish? You're invited to a Sunday Brunch after the 11 AM Mass on January 29 to do just this. Come meet other adult parishioners and share a meal, coffee, bloody mary's and mimosas with this newly formed Adult Group…. For more information or to help with this event, please contact Amy Keefner.
This Sunday all parishes in the Archdiocese take up a special Collection for the Church in Latin America. Many people in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to church programs and ministries because of a rising secular culture, rugged rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers. Your generosity enables our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean to share in the life of the Church and grow closer to Christ. Please be generous in the special collection! To learn more about how your gifts make a difference, visit www.usccb.org/latin-america
¡Este fin de semana realizaremos la Colecta para la Iglesia en América
Latina! Muchas personas en América Latina y el Caribe no tienen acceso a
los programas y ministerios de la Iglesia debido a una creciente cultura
secular, unos terrenos rurales difíciles y una escasez de ministros. Su generosidad hace posible que nuestros hermanos y hermanas en América Latina y el Caribe participen en la vida de la Iglesia y se acerquen más a Cristo. ¡Por favor, sean generosos en esta colecta especial! Para informarse más sobre cómo sus donativos hacen una differenia, visiten www.usccb.org/latin-america
Safe Families For Children Ministry are in need of:
- Baby/toddler clothes sizes: 9mo, 18mo, 2T, 4T/4
- High chair
- Baby/toddler coats, hats, & gloves
- All genders/sizes shoes & boots
If you can help provide any of these items (or equivalent gift card), please either leave the items in the narthex/parish office Safe Families donation bins, or reach out to safefamiliesstals@gmail.com to coordinate a drop-off time. Thank you for your generosity!
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Catholic Schools Week
Sunday Jan. 29 kicks off Catholic Schools Week. The 9 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.
For the 2nd year in a row, our friends at Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Ice Sculpting event outside the church! This will take place Saturday January 28 from 2 to 4 PM, and Sunday January 29 from Noon to 2 PM. All are encouraged to check out this very neat community event!
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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!
Our Religious Education program is looking for an additional 2nd grade catechist to serve January- May 2023! If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, please contact Erica Cook.
Walking With Purpose- Women’s Group at St. Alphonsus— Tuesday mornings and evenings 9:30-11 AM or 6:30-8 PM.
** Walking w/ Purpose returns on Feb 7 with a new study, Beholding Your King. Questions? Contact Susan Combes **
The Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus - Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. A five-part miniseries to help you learn more about the Eucharist.
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Stewardship at St. Alphonsus
"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?
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!
** All St. Alphonsus parishioners who made a donation in 2022 have been emailed your contribution statement for your tax purposes. We graciously thank you for your support! Contact Daniel Szymanski or Mario Serrano if you did not receive yours or if you have any questions. **
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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!
This Tuesday January 24 at 6:30 PM in the Festival Hall, Sr. Jess Lambert, FE will help us dive into the profound intimacy that the Lord desires for us in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. It is an intimacy that can only be experienced when we let down our masks and walls such that Jesus in the
Eucharist can truly speak to us and we can truly encounter Him.
Drinks and light appetizers provided. Suggested $5 freewill offerings accepted. We hope to see everyone for this engaging discussion!
Praise and Adoration- Friday January 27 at 7:30 PM
On Friday, January 27th, 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. Confessions will also be available! The hour will conclude with benediction, and fellowship at Lincoln Tap after!
More fun events and upcoming service opportunities are on the YAM Facebook page and in this weekend's parish bulletin.
Other Young Adult News
World Youth Day Lisbon 2023
The Archdiocese of Chicago is excited to partner with the Diocese of Joliet for a World Youth Day 2023 pilgrimage (July 29 to August 7) for young adults between the ages of 18 and 39. To learn more about the pilgrimage, read the brochure here. Registrations are still being accepted.
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Building a Culture of Life
Archdiocesan Overnight Vigil for Life 12 hours of Adoration and Closing Mass Celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Grob at 6:15 AM
In-person or livestream Thursday, January 19 to Friday, January 20 7 PM to 7 AM (CST) St. John Paul II Newman Center Chapel at UIC, 700 S. Morgan St. For more info and for access to the livestream, please scan the QR code in the flyer here.
March For Life Chicago is moving to Springfield, IL in 2023. Learn more here.
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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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