Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
As you likely have seen in recent news, the State and Department of Public Health have indicated that the state of Illinois is on track to lift the indoor mask requirement on Monday, February 28. The Archdiocese released a statement on Wednesday, February 9 regarding their parishes.
This Sunday's gospel reading is the beginning of what is often called the Sermon on the Plain. Jesus teaches us that if we live according to the Beatitudes, we will live a happy Christian life.
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.
Ash Wednesday is March 2
Mass/Service Schedule:
7:00 AM Service,
8:30 AM (AACA School Mass),
12:00 PM Service,
6:00 PM Service (en Español),
7:00 PM Mass
Our Young Adult Ministry presents Prove Me Wrong Speaker Series this Tuesday, February 15 in the Festival Hall. The topic is: "Is the Church Old-fashioned About Sex?" Our speaker will be Dr. Melanie Barrett, professor of moral theology at University of St. Mary of the Lake. Dr. Barrett will respond to questions about the Church's traditional teachings on sexual ethics, specifically their relevance for young adults today.
What is this series, you ask? In the age of 'gotcha' arguments on social media, in which the only goal is to score points, we need to be extra intentional about pursuing truth. Prove Me Wrong endeavors to outline both sides to any given (controversial) topic to equip us in discerning the truth which ultimately aids in strengthening our faith.
Wear your best networking attire and join us on Tuesday, February 15th in the St. Al's Festival Hall (church basement). Light refreshments (apps and drinks) will be available at the event. A $5 suggested donation is encouraged.
"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.
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.
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.
Join Indoor Volleyball League at St. Alphonsus
Join us for the annual St. Al’s/Catholic Sports Leagues 6-on-6 co-ed indoor volleyball league starting February 17th! Games will be played in the St. Alphonsus gym on Thursday nights from 2/17 through 5/5 and every team is guaranteed at least 8 matches. Sign up for the league at catholicsportsleagues.com You may sign up either individually or with up to 2 other people. **Sign-ups close Feb. 13**. Don't miss out!
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!
Are you interested in learning more about the social pillar and what we do? Do you have an idea for an event we could do? Are you looking to get involved with planning, volunteering and running some of our events? Social Committee is a great way to get plugged into the community, learn and have a voice in what we are going to do, and meet amazing fellow friends. All are welcome! We are looking forward to meeting you!
Join St. Alphonsus and St. Clement Young Adults for a day of skiing at Alpine Valley Resort! Meet new faces, catch up with old friends and have a good time with other faith-filled young adults in our community. Let’s go Skiing!! ⛷🏂😇
Praise and Adoration- Friday February 25 at 7:30 PM
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World Marriage Day
The observances of National Marriage Week (February 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 13) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The theme for 2022 is “Called to the Joy of Love.” Celebrate National Marriage Week with these resources:
Prayer for Married Couples
Almighty and eternal God,
You blessed the union of married couples
so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church:
look with kindness on them.
Renew their marriage covenant,
increase your love in them,
and strengthen their bond of peace
so that, with their children, they may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Knights of Columbus
Sign-Ups for the Youth Free Throw shooting contest, are now live. Registration is open to all area boys and girls ages 9 to 14; no Parish or Alphonsus Academy affiliation is required. Sponsored by St. Alphonsus KoC council; please join us in bringing more family and youth friendly events to our Parish and community! This event will take place in the parish gym on Sunday, February 27 from 1 to 4 PM.
February Snack Bar Drive for Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, request from Sr. Stephanie for snack bars for homeless visiting the Mission. THANK YOU! (QR code above)
On 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 are invited to come kick off Lent with this time of prayer and fellowship. Sign Up Here!
Lenten Fish Fry Friday, April 8
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Mission of Our Lady of the Angels recently came out with a video accentuating the food pantry and senior delivery services. Thank you to all parish volunteers who help do God's work!! Mission OLA is always looking for volunteers to help out! You can sign up here.
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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
Art & Soul is on April 2. Please help us make this year’s Art & Soul the best ever! Consider donating an item for our silent or live auctions. Favorite items include sports tickets, spa and restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, jewelry and even summer camps. Contact Caroline Jordan for more info.
Do you enjoy a personal pizza? Or freshly baked cookies? Then shop AACA's Pizza Kit Faculty Fund Fundraiser! Each kit sold raises $6 to the amazing teachers and staff at AACA. Kits are delivered directly to your door via FedEx.
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Youth Ministry
Be A Volunteer Missionary
With Young Life
Young Life is looking for Catholic volunteer missionaries to help represent and serve Catholic students in Chicago. Young Life is an ecumenical evangelization organization sharing the gospel with teens in Chicago. Young Life focuses on outreach and accompaniment for teens through authentic friendship between youths and mentors. Mentors become actively involved in the lives of students by meeting them "where they are at" through coffee hangouts, "club", small groups, and camps. Young Life "missionaries" typically work full-time jobs and volunteer with students outside of work. Contact us to learn more/get involved.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Learn how to talk to the teens in your life about safety and respect in their relationships. Click here to register for an important presentation on February 22nd. Sponsored by Catholic Charities, contact for more info.
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Around the Archdiocese and more
Building Bridges: A Synodal Encounter between Pope Francis and University Students
February 24, 2022 (12:00pm CT)
This historic encounter between the Pope and university students from North, Central, and South America will address salient challenges of our times. Pope Francis will dialogue with these university students who will share concrete educational projects that seek to justly transform environmental and economic realities. Register HERE to access the livestream event.
For more events Around the Archdiocese and Living Peace and Justice events, please click here.
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Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
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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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