Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
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.
October 31 Parish Bulletin, all are encouraged to read our pastor Rev. Steven Bauer's beautiful reflection on the Solemnity of All Saints. Monday Nov. 1 All Saints Day Mass is at 8:30 AM (normal Daily Mass) and at 7 PM.
Men's Evening prayers group (Vespers) are returning on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9 PM in the church sanctuary.
This Friday, October 29, come spend time with our Lord in praise and adoration in the main church. We'll spend the first 15 minutes in silent
adoration, and then our musicians will lead worship in song. The hour will conclude with benediction.
*Want to sing/play an instrument with us? Come to the church an hour early to run the songs. Contact Eric Nyberg on Facebook.
** Please note the Oakdale parish parking lot will be blocked off for the AACA Mother's Club Trunk R' Treat event; all attendees driving in are asked to use street parking or the Southport lot.**
Free November Magnificat worship aids will be available at Mass this weekend on the table in the narthex.
Coats for the Homeless? Our parish Knights of Columbus council are leading an effort w/ St. Vincent de Paul Society to buy coats for the Homeless in Chicago. Please scan the QR code shown in the KoC section of the parish newsletter to make a contribution! The parish office will also be accepting winter coat donations during regular business hours for the next month.
All Souls Day, November 2nd is a special day in the life of the Church as we take time to pray for our deceased family members and friends who have died and gone before us marked with the sign of faith. St. Alphonsus Parish will be holding a special Requiem Mass on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7 PM, to pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died. Through the Sacred Liturgy, the Church invokes the forgiving love and abundant mercy of God, that He may receive all those we remember into His kingdom so they can come to know the fullness of life and peace of Heaven. During the Requiem Mass a memorial candle will be lit for each person asked to be remembered. Additionally, our music director Brian Bloye is arranging a special program with a men's schola singing chant in Latin and English from the traditional Requiem Mass of the Church. If you would like to honor a loved one who has died, please fill out the form here.
You can also write the names of your loved ones in the Book of the Names of the Dead, which will be available in the Church during November
AACA News- Guac on! Chipotle (2809 N. Ashland) will be giving 33% of profits back to AACA on Wednesday, November 3rd from 4:00-8:00 PM. Order online for pickup using code 89BYJEA or show the flyer in the restaurant during the day of the event. Click here for the flyer and hope to see many of you there!
Blessings in a Backpack- The Blessings DIY 5K is a run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place from November 6 to 14th to raise money to feed kids on the weekend in Chicagoland. Registration is $25 for a student, $50 for an adult, and $130 for a family of up to 5. Additional donations welcome.
Join Team Rockets for the DIY 5K and help us close the weekend hunger gap for our neighbors! Use this link to register or donate to “Team Rockets” You can also find more information in this Sunday's parish bulletin.
In honor of Respect Life month, St. Alphonsus conducted a Baby Bottle drive in support of the life-saving work of the Women's Center. Please return your Baby Bottles with your contribution this Sunday! Thank you!
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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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 the friend who just happens to know random factoids? Or, the one with the most fun party conversations? Well, calling all you trivia fans and friends, alike, to come join us, in the St. Alphonsus' Festival Hall (basement), on Saturday, Nov 13th from 5-8 PM because St. Al’s YAM Trivia is back!
The cost of tickets is $25 per person (it is a fundraiser!). Teams of 5-6 people can register individually or together. Simply list the names of everyone on your team in the "Comments" section on GiveCentral, during your purchase. Light refreshments, beer and wine are included in the event cost and prizes will be provided to the winning team members.
Don't know anyone or don't have 6 people on your team? Fear not! You may also register individually or in a smaller group (2-4 people). We will assign you to a team. While this event is coordinated by our Young Adult Ministry, All in the parish community are welcome!
Save the Date!! Saturday, December 11 St. Joseph Retreat in the St. Alphonsus Festival Hall. Learn more here!
All Young Adults in the parish are encouraged to check out Catholic Sports League's Board Game Night on Saturday, November 20. This is a FREE event for all young adults (21-39)! There will be a wide variety of games available, but feel free to bring your favorite board game to add to the fun. This fun-filled evening will be hosted at D'Agostino's in Wrigleyville. Food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the night. While this is a free event, PLEASE sign up ahead of time at catholicsportsleagues.com so the restaurant can staff accordingly.
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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!
Each year, St. Alphonsus joyfully educates the children of our parish in their Catholic faith. If you would like to spend more time with children, strengthen the faith bonds in 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 RE Coordinator Erica Cook for more information.
Our Religious Education program is currently underway for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in registering your child, please contact Erica Cook or visit our website at www.stalphonsuschicago.org/religious-education for more information.
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.
Word on Fire Institute
It’s the Word on Fire Institute’s 3-year anniversary! Take a look inside the Institute where thousands of people across the globe are learning how to share the Gospel and lead the culture to Christ.
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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.
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Knights of Columbus
Prayers for all facing surgeries, illnesses, employment and other challenges. Thanksgiving for all of the many answered prayers.
Food Drive, SAT, NOV 6, St. Alphonsus parking lot, 10:15 AM-NOON, bring non-perishables (i.e., canned foods, pasta, cereal, etc.).
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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 are NOW ON SALE!
All St. Alphonsus community members are encouraged to check out some recent publicity articles about the new ACTC entity!
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Living Peace and Justice
Catholic Faith, Communion, and Public Life, livestream on Monday, Nov 1 at 11:30 AM. Learn more here.
Join in opposing the reinstatement of the MPP policy, which forces thousands of people to live in dangerous circumstances as they wait for their asylum claims to be processed
The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit and other Catholic schools, parishes, organizations, and individuals) to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together. It is a place where people are empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked. Next weekend, Nov 6-8, don’t miss the FREE IFTJ livestream, with incredible speakers including Fr. Bryan Massingale, Keya Chatterjee, and Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ.
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News Around the Archdiocese
Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St.- Saturday, October 30, 10:00 AM.-12:00 PM. – “A Happy Death: Monastic Wisdom for the End of Life,” presents a morning of spiritual wisdom and practical counsel. The program will draw on the 1500-year Benedictine monastic tradition to address topics of the Church’s teaching on the dignity of the human person, suffering and death, funerals, cremation, and burial. This event is free but RSVP is required. Call (773) 927-7424 ext 202 or register here.
Newman Forum: How to Run Away from Home; Preparing for College As A Catholic
On Saturday, November 13, from 9 AM – 2:30 PM. at the University of Chicago, the Lumen Christi Institute’s Newman Forum will host “How to Run Away from Home,” a conference for high school seniors and juniors about leaving home well. A brief description for attendees: You’ve been told since you started school that you need to go away to college. Leave home, get an education, and begin “adulting.” The Bible can be considered one big story of leaving home in order to find it (along with the hazards and holy moments along the way.) It’s inspired countless Christians to journey, to search, to become pilgrims. Don’t make a decision about where you’ll go or who you’ll be in college without considering this conference. Join us as we explore the Bible as a playbook for leaving home. We will walk through Genesis to Revelation and explore this theme throughout the Scriptures. Then, we will look at the life of St. Anthony the Great, who decided to leave home and go to the desert simply by hearing the Gospel. See the flyer here and all interested high school seniors and juniors can register online.
In 1982, Joseph Bernardin was installed as the seventh archbishop of Chicago. The Archdiocese will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Cardinal Bernardin's death with a speaker event at Holy Name Cathedral on Monday Nov. 1 at 7 PM. Validated parking will be available at 1 West Superior. Participants should bring their parking tickets to the cathedral vestibule where they will be validated for three hours.
Tolton Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians
Nov. 6 (6:30 AM-3:30 PM)
Join Bishop Joseph Perry on the Tolton Pilgrimage to a monastery near Milwaukee. Enjoy the quiet landscape and autumn colors at this historic Basilica-Shrine. The pilgrimage will include: Mass, a Tolton presentation and Q&A, lunch on your own in the shrine café, time for private prayer or walk the outdoor Stations of the Cross, light a candle, and visit the shrine gift shop. Learn more here
Mid-life Singles (mid 30s to 50s): Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose and belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Joseph & Mary Retreat House (formerly Cardinal Stritch Retreat House) in Mundelein, IL (northern suburbs), on Nov 12-14. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Cost is $215 for meals and a single room. Learn more and register online, or e-mail for questions.
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Community News
Artis Senior Living of Lakeview is hosting a free virtual event, Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Brain Aging on Wednesday November 3 at 5:30 PM. Learn more here!
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Your financial gifts help us to continue our ministries as a faith community. We are deeply grateful for every gift that is shared.
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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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