Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus! In this Sunday's gospel, Jesus does not condemn one caught in adultery. Jesus' response to those who accuse is more than a caution to us about making judgment of others. It is a profound lesson in divine mercy and forgiveness. As sinners, we are all unworthy to judge the sins of others and we would stand convicted by God for our transgressions. Jesus, the one without sin, offers his mercy and forgiveness. 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. We are still collecting donations for Catholic Relief Services emergency effort as we pray for an end to conflict in Ukraine. Please consider making a contribution here. Mass Readings for Fifth Sunday of Lent Reflection for Fifth Sunday of Lent April 3 Parish Bulletin Divine Mercy Chaplet and Stations of the Cross are prayed on Fridays in the church during Lent. ** Please note on April 8, the Stations devotion will be prayed and led by our AACA school 7th graders at 5 PM rather than the usual 7 PM time. Confessions are heard Saturday at 11 AM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to pick up a free April/Holy Week Magnificat worship aid this Sunday on the tables in the narthex. Please consider helping St. Alphonsus and volunteer as an Usher for Holy Week/Easter services. Ushers serve as greeters and help take up the collection. There is a sign-up on a table in the narthex. For more info, contact John Meindl. The Church is called to help those with special needs to "make their voices heard". World Autism Awareness Day takes place each year on April 2. It was established to promote the rights and well-being of people who live with learning differences and developmental disabilities. Our parish strongly supports efforts of Pope Francis; and are inclusive and welcoming to all on your faith journey! 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. 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.

Made For More This Tuesday! 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. Get your tickets in the parish office or online at https://downtownchicago.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $25.  Made For More Q & A Please contact Brooks Robinson if you would like more information.

Knights of Columbus St. Alphonsus Parish Fish Fry, Next FRIDAY, April 8th, 6:00-9:00PM in the Festival Hall Menu: Breaded Cod, Coleslaw, Peas, Carrots, Chips, Hawaiian Bread, Mini-Cupcakes Admission: Adults: $15, ages 5-12 $7, Under 5 are Free Adult Tickets can be purchased online here  Children's tickets can be purchased at the door.  BYOB for Alcoholic beverages only; non-alcohol drinks and desserts will be available. Entertainment includes Trinity Irish Dancers, Cornhole/Bags, and children games! Fish, Families, Fun & more! Our parish needs many volunteers to make this event a success!! A HUGE THANK YOU to all who have graciously volunteered. There are a few open spots left for games and clean-up. Volunteer Sign-Up 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 meeting is Monday, April 4th. To learn more about the St. Alphonsus Knights council, please contact Paul Gillespie.

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! Young Adult Speed Dating is Saturday April 30 from 6-10 PM. Sign up now for this popular event as spots are limited to 40 each for women and men! Please be sure to complete both steps of the registration process detailed in the YAM Facebook event.

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 Spring 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. Prayer-Time Tips (and Women’s Reading Resources) for Lent INTO LIFE: Love Changes Everything. This is a new series from Notre Dame and Sisters for Life that aims to educate & form participants on how to accompany a woman experiencing the uncertainty and fear of unexpected pregnancy. Book Club- Online Zoom Wed April 20, "The End of Burnout; How Work Drains Us and how to Build Better Lives".

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.

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture More than a century ago, in 1911, St. Alphonsus Parish built the Athenaeum to be a center for parish life, cultural events, community activities and the performing arts. It was an extraordinary venue back then, and today even moreso. As the historic building undergoes some renovation and restoration, in collaboration with the parish, the theater’s operating group, the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, has engaged an international arts management and consulting firm to conduct a survey to assess development and operational plans for the Athenaeum. Soliciting feedback from a wide range of people, it seeks to assess demand for performance, rehearsal, artist studio, community, office/co-working, and event spaces in Chicago, and at the Athenaeum specifically. Parishioners and theater patrons are invited to complete this 10-minute survey to help us understand the unique needs, desires, dreams and potential uses for a new facility.    Click here to take the survey! ACTC will be screening Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" at 4 PM on Good Friday April 15. The faithful are invited to walk over to the theater after Stations of the Cross at 3 PM. There will not be an admission charge; however a good-will offering is highly encouraged! You can find all upcoming events here.

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts Art & Soul is this Saturday! Silent Auction is Open Start bidding on your favorite items, and purchasing instant items! The Silent Auction is now open! Follow this link to bid on all of the incredible items we have listed this year. Bidding will remain open until the Live Auction begins on Saturday, April 2nd at 9 PM. Remember to use the Categories filter to find items faster, and set up auto bidding! Keep checking back, as we are adding new auction items all the time. Winners will be able to pick up items next week from the Rectory. If you are interested in attending our parish school's fundraiser, contact Advancement Director Caroline Jordan.

Community News Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber Newsletter 32nd Ward Newsletter YWCA Metropolitan Chicago are a community based organization that has launched a variety of career readiness programs in which participants aged 18+ years old will be provided entry level job training for free to help launch their careers in construction, utility, and other related industries. Check out programs and services at ywcachicago.org

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