Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus! 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. Mass Readings for Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection for Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 26 Parish Bulletin Visit our YouTube channel & Subscribe! On Friday Sept 24, our pastor Rev. Steven Bauer and Oktoberfest committee chair Ben Hawke joined the Bruce St. James show on WLS 890 AM to discuss Oktoberfest! You can listen to the interview here. Fr Bauer comes on around 1:27:40 mark. 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. How to Pray the Rosary 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 This Sunday Is World Day of Migrants and Refugees His Holiness Pope Francis shared his message "Towards an Ever Wider ‘We’”—Calling for borders to become “privileged places of encounter,” where there is “no distinction between natives and foreigners, between residents and guests" Starting next Sunday, in honor of Respect Life month, St. Alphonsus will be conducting a Baby Bottle drive in support of the life-saving work of the Women's Center. The USCCB asks all to please act now to help stop one the most extreme abortion bills ever! 40 Days for Life began Sept. 22. Learn more about the Chicago peaceful vigil outside an abortion center here. Aid for Women hosts several events each year to celebrate the sacred gift of life. Learn more about their annual benefit dinner on Wednesday Sept 29. March for Life will take place Jan 8, 2022. Sign up for updates today!

Oktoberfest Is Happening Now! St. Alphonsus’ Oktoberfest is legendary throughout Chicago and the Midwest, especially because of our German heritage. We hope everyone is having an AMAZING time at the Fest'!! Be sure to tag St. Alphonsus on your social media pictures! Oktoberfest is St. Al’s biggest fundraiser, and it takes many volunteers to make it a success. Volunteering is a great way to help the parish community, make new friends, and have a barrel of fun! Volunteer Sign-Up is still open for Sunday!  There are a few spots available to welcome festgoers at the admissions gate, help in the food tent and serve as grill masters. All volunteers get an amazing t-shirt, free beer or brat, and a special invite to a Volunteer Thank You Party on 10/1 for helping out! If you have any questions, reach out to stalsofestvolunteers@gmail.com Check out www.stalsoktoberfest.org for full event details! Word of mouth is our best advertising! Invite your friends to meet you at the Fest!

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! YAM is in the planning stages for a bunch of fun activities in Oct/Nov, such as Apple Picking, Community Dinner, Trivia Night and a Corn Maze! Be sure to check for an upcoming newsletter in October for more details. On Tuesday, October 5, all young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to register for Young Catholic Professionals' next monthly executive panel discussion, which will take place at St. John Cantius. The theme is "Cultivating Courage in the Workplace".

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! Registration for our parish Religious Education program for children grades 1-8 for the 2021-2022 year is now open. Religious Education will be Tuesday nights at 6:15 PM. Classes begin this Tuesday September 28. We are planning to return to in-person this fall. We will be following Archdiocesan guidelines, asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear masks whenever indoors. Of course, these guidelines may adjust based on local state & diocesan guidance. Visit our RE page on the parish website for more information. Catechists needed! If you would like to spend more time with children, strengthen the faith bonds of our families or enjoy serving in our parish - please consider volunteering as a catechist for our religious education program! We'd love to talk to you and no experience is necessary :) There are training opportunities and support as you get started and throughout your time of service. Contact our Religious Education Coordinator, Erica Cook for more information. If you would like to be received into the Catholic Church, or are in need of your initial sacraments (First Communion/Confirmation), please contact our Pastoral Associate, Brooks Robinson Walking With Purpose- A Modern Woman's Guide to the Bible Join us at St. Alphonsus this Fall 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.

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 parishioner prayerfully considers 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 right here, through our secure online giving platform, GiveCentral. You can also text Sunday to (773) 570-7600.

Knights of Columbus Prayers for all facing surgeries, illnesses, employment and other challenges. Thanksgiving for all of the many answered prayers. Pumpkin Painting & Carving, THURS, OCT 14, in the St. Alphonsus parking lot; if you know a youngster who is planning on coming, please ask the parent to RSVP at knightsofcolumbus.15158@gmail.com to confirm; it will help with the count of pumpkins. This year's pumpkins are being harvested from Michigan. Open to All! Tootsie Roll / ID Drive for benefit of Special Needs programming at AACA and Misericordia, OCT 16 & 17, late morning/early afternoon at Jewel on Ashland (1' shift), and after each of the SUN masses (just for 15-minutes); can you take a 15-minute shift after one of the SUN masses that weekend? Can you (and perhaps a younger helper) take a 1-hour shift at Jewel on SAT, OCT 16? If you or someone you know is interested in the Knights of Columbus, contact parishioner Paul Gillespie.

St. Alphonsus Scouts Have your kids join Scouts! Registration for the Pack 3889 scout year is open to all 1st - 5th grade boys.1st Grade Tigers, 2nd Grade Wolves, 3rd Grade Bears, and 4th/5th Grade Webelos each have a den in the pack. Dens meet 1-2 times/month. Pack activities like hikes, camping, and Pinewood Derby are scheduled through the year. Registration Deadline: September 30, 2021 Registration Link:  Register For Cub Scouts Pack 3889 Fees: Fees for the year will be $125 per scout, covers registration costs/dues to BSA, den materials, Boys Life magazine subscription. Contact Email for Questions/ Comments: pack3889@gmail.com   The Scouts of BSA Troop 889 at St. Alphonsus welcome 6th - 10th grade boys to join us on October 12th from 7 - 8 PM to learn more about Scouting and meet the Troop. We have several outdoor Scouting events planned for this year like hiking along Lake Michigan, camping at the Indiana Dunes and various BSA campgrounds. No prior Scouting experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome, whether you are just learning how to pitch a tent, cook on a camp stove, make a campfire or are an experienced camper. Troop 889 meets weekly and does an outdoor activity monthly. Join us for all the events or as many as your schedule allows. Contact Brian Hosking for questions. Follow BSA Troop 889 on Facebook!

News Around the Archdiocese St. Mary of the Woods, 7033 N. Moselle, will be having their annual "Blue Mass" on Wednesday Sept 29 at 8:30 AM. All are welcome to join for this time-honored tradition of praying for the protection of our public servants in law enforcement, fire department and emergency medical services. All firemen, police and EMT personnel are invited to attend in uniform. All alumni of St. Patrick High School are invited to a reunion on November 6 Catholic Theological Union is hiring. Be inspired to join a mission-driven organization preparing future leaders for the Church. They are looking for key team members in advancement, marketing and events. Mundelein Seminary Centennial Kickoff Mass & Open House All are welcome to celebrate 100 years of Mundelein Seminary building holy bridges to Christ at their free kickoff event on Sunday, October 17. Join Cardinal Wilton Gregory '73 and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Papal Nuncio to the United States, for Mass followed by brunch and an afternoon of activities on the beautiful campus celebrating their history and mission.

Community News Current 32nd Ward Newsletter Farmer's Market This Sunday from 9-1 PM Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll on Saturday, 10/23 from 3-6 PM at businesses along Lincoln Ave. Each ticket includes samples of over 30 different craft beers, a souvenir tasting glass and discounts to local businesses. Learn more and get tickets!

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Save the Date! Dante 360 at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture November 14th at 3:00 PM  Experience the immersive depth and complexity of Dante's vision as we celebrate the Year of Dante through music, performance, and art inspired by the great Italian poet. Tickets will be available soon!

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