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.
St. Alphonsus will not be having online sign-up for Christmas liturgies. All worshippers are advised to please arrive early to secure a spot at your preferred pew!
Christmas Mass Schedule:
Christmas Eve Friday, Dec. 24 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 11:00 PM
Christmas Day, the Nativity of the Lord Saturday, Dec. 25 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Sunday, Dec. 26, the Most Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph; Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
New Year's Mass Schedule:
New Year's Eve Friday, Dec. 31 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM
New Year's Day, Saturday, Jan. 1 10:00 AM
Christmas time is almost here. We've seen church families band together to help and support one another. 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. You can make a Christmas donation on GiveCentral or you can text Joyful to (773) 570-7600.
The choir is back this Christmas, bringing tidings of comfort and joy!
A choir of six singers will be joined by trumpet, organ, and kettle drums at all liturgies, with the addition of harp on Christmas Eve! You will participate in beloved carols, as well as hear arrangements of lesser-known carols by John Rutter. Polyphonic settings from the Renaissance will offer prayerful solemnity to our celebrations. Whether you attend Christmas Eve (4, 6, and 11 PM), or Christmas Day (9, 11 a.m.), you will experience a full program of music! (Music begins a half-hour beforehand on Christmas Eve). 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.
This Sunday, December 12th, the Church will honor Mary in the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, remembering the day when an image of her appeared on the cloak of St. Juan Diego, a humble Aztec farmer, in 1531. The miracle sparked a massive conversion of the indigenous peoples to the Catholic faith and ended the Aztec rituals of human sacrifice. She is honored as the patroness of Mexico, of the Americas, and venerated as the Patroness of the Unborn. Our parish will celebrate by holding Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 12:30 PM which will be followed by a Fiesta in the Festival Hall at 1:30 PM. All are invited! Please support our fund to offset costs of flowers to decorate the Mary altar. Thank You!!
Service Opportunity
In anticipation of our Christmas liturgies, St. Alphonsus Cleaning Angels ministry are looking for volunteers to help clean and beautify our Church! This service project will take place on Saturday, December 18 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Come and help out your church! This will involve basic cleaning such as wiping the pews, vacuuming and more. We all know St. Alphonsus is a spacious church and caring hearts and hands are needed.
Serve St. Alphonsus as an Usher We are in need of ushers for the Christmas Eve and Day Masses. There is a sign-up posted on the main table in the narthex of the Church. Contact John Meindl for any questions.
Boy Scouts Wreath Sale; The St. Alphonsus Scout Troop 889 are selling wreaths again this season. Get your own home ready for the holidays, plus these make great gifts for family and friends! Each item purchased also funds the planting of an evergreen seedling in one of our National and State Forests. Go to www.giftitforward.com, enter fundraising code tr889il001, and find your favorite wreath, centerpiece, holiday door spray, or mini tree! Thank you from all our Scouts!
It's the Year of St. Joseph. Let us remember to celebrate a saint the Holy Father called a beloved, tender, accepting and courageous father. Find resources here
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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Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
A night of original content put together in Music and Art to express the creative genius of each individual act. While each individual possesses within them this genius - it is the Creator that they point to. The one whom has given them their creativity to express their heart and share their art. Culminating in the highest form of emotional expression is the rest of the heart of the Artist and it's audience. Saturday, December 18 at 7 PM
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St. Alphonsus Giving Tree
Thank you for all the generous donations with this wonderful service project!! The Catholic Charities gifts have been distributed! The tags left are in support of the Women's Center. Please return all gifts by this Wednesday December 15.
Thank you for your generosity; these gifts are possibly the only ones they will receive this upcoming Christmas!
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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!
We pray for all young adults to have a wonderful St. Joseph retreat this Saturday at St. Alphonsus!
All young adults are encouraged to sign up for the Catholic Sports Bowling League! They will bowl four consecutive Mondays, beginning on January 10. Early bird pricing is just $50 for all four weeks, including shoes! Register now before the price increases on Dec. 17. Sign up individually or with a friend! 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!
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.
Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House - Advent Day of Reflection for Men & Women
Dec. 16, 2021 at 9 AM to 3 PM (cost: $30-$60)
Fr. Michael and Mary bring you A Cup of Christmas Tea: Stories, Poems, Songs & Traditions of this most beloved season of the year. This is a day to soften the heart and open your spirit to the soulful, creative celebration of the Word made flesh, the birth of our Savior. Virtual and in-person options are available.
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Alphonsus Academy
If you are planning to send Christmas cards this year or create personalized Christmas gifts, a great way to save money and help raise money for AACA is by ordering through www.minted.com with the promo code FUNDRAISEALPHONSUS. You will receive 20% off your purchase and Minted will donate 15% of all sales back to AACA. The promo code and savings/giveback are all year round.
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Living Peace and Justice
XVI Annual Posada: Seeking Immigration Reform
Friday, December 17 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 pm
Join together with other witnesses in walking and praying in solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers who — as the Holy Family sought a place to stay — have been knocking on the doors for legislative shelter, or “Posada,” year after year, even during a pandemic. This year Pastoral Migratoria from the Archdiocese of New York will join us simultaneously to elevate our voices for immigration reform.
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Around the Archdiocese
This Sunday, Dec. 12, Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave will be hosting The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting service for the loss of a child. The gathering begins at 6:45 PM. and includes a short service, readings and music. At 7:00 PM. local time, family and friends around the globe unite in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of any child of any age who has died. All are welcome to participate in part or all of the service, which will also be livestreamed on their parish website.
The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and the formation program that aspirants and candidates pursue. Please join us, with your wives, if married, as we explore the potential of a vocation, engage in dialogue and pray in search of the next step. All are welcome to attend any of the sessions.
College Seminary with the Archdiocese of Chicago: A Guide for Discerners and Parents
The Archdiocese of Chicago sponsors eligible young men to discern their priestly vocation and complete their college degree at St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota on the campus of the University of Saint Thomas. Here is a Q&A flyer that addresses many common questions.
Vocations Silent Retreat – January 5 – 8, 2022
The Vocation Office is inviting young men who are high school seniors, college students and young professionals to a silent retreat at the Joseph and Mary Retreat House January 5 – 8, 2022 to help guide them in their discernment of a vocation. Meals are included. There will be time for individual meetings with a priest, Holy Hour and Mass each day. Check the flyer here and you can use this registration link. For further information contact Sharon Porter at shporter@archchicago.org.
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Who Will Fill These Shoes? Dec. 28 Young men ages 13–20, as well as their parents and priests, are invited to this annual event hosted at Mundelein Seminary to learn more about the priesthood and vocations.
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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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