Celebrate Sunday Mass at
St. Alphonsus!
This Sunday's reading is a continuation from the Gospel proclaimed at the Christmas Mass at midnight.
Because of Mary’s faithfulness to God, she was able to receive the gift of God’s Son and accept her role in God’s plan for salvation. By doing so, she models for us the path of discipleship and is also called Mother of the Church.
Our call to discipleship means prayer and reflection on the events of our lives that we might see God’s presence and work in our lives. Second, discipleship means obedience to God and God's will. Finally, discipleship includes fidelity to a community of faith.
Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
And may all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen.
Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.
New Year's Mass Schedule:
No Vigil New Year's Eve Mass on Saturday, Dec. 31
New Year's Day, Sunday, Jan. 1 Regular Sunday Schedule, 9 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM (Spanish), 5 PM
The Christmas Eve Midnight Mass music program will be repeated on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 8 at the 9 AM and 11 AM Masses.
Our parish is in need of faithful Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion. EMHC’s should be fully initiated and practicing Catholics having received baptism, confirmation, and first Eucharist. If you would like to volunteer for this important ministry at Mass, please contact Harvey Levin.
Men's Evening prayers group (Vespers) continue on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9 PM in the chapel.
Next Sunday, January 8, Our parish Knights of Columbus in partnership w/ Vitalant are sponsoring a BLOOD DRIVE in Festival Hall - Reserve your donation time, https://bit.ly/JAN8StAlphonsus Spread the word. We're trying to exceed 35-donations! Donors will also receive a free long-sleeve shirt!
Donors who donate at any Vitalant blood drive, now through – Jan. 20, will be entered for a chance to win a Big Trip to the "Big Game" through an exclusive Roadtrips package! **
Safe Families For Children Ministry are in need of:
- Baby/toddler clothes sizes: 9mo, 18mo, 2T, 4T/4
- High chair
- Car booster seats (not expired)
- Baby/toddler coats, hats, & gloves
- All genders/sizes shoes & boots
If you can help provide any of these items (or equivalent gift card), please either leave the items in the narthex/parish office Safe Families donation bins, or reach out to safefamiliesstals@gmail.com to coordinate a drop-off time. Thank you for your generosity!
2023 Mayoral Election- Meet the Candidates
South Lakeview Neighbors is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” Event on Tuesday, January 10. Doors open at 6:30PM, candidates to present starting at 7:00PM. Athenaeum Theatre- Event Center 2936 N. Southport. All are invited.
Welcoming Sunday Brunch!
Do you feel you're missing a sense of community when attending mass? Would you like to meet those in the pews around you? Are you looking to form friendships with people of the same faith that are in your own parish? You're invited to a Sunday Brunch after the 11 AM Mass on January 29, 2023 to do just this. Come meet other adult parishioners and share a meal, coffee, bloody mary's and mimosas with this newly formed Adult Group…. For more information or to help with this event, please contact Amy Keefner.
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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!
Our Religious Education program is looking for an extra 2nd grade catechist starting in January 2023. If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, please contact Erica Cook.
Walking With Purpose- Women’s Group at St. Alphonsus— Tuesday mornings and evenings 9:30-11 AM or 6:30-8 PM.
** Walking w/ Purpose will be taking a winter break, returning on Feb 7 with a new study, Beholding Your King. Questions? Contact Susan Combes **
The Catechism in A Year
With this podcast, Catholics will:
- Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
- Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
- See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
- Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
- Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
- Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.
If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
Catholicism and Comedy
Word on Fire has released a new dynamic and entertaining 7 part course exploring the relationship between virtue and comedy in the context of the Catholic faith! You can watch the first episode for free.
Catholic Theological Union
As you set your goals for 2023, consider adding "Update Theology" to the list and join their Hesburgh Renewal Program this Lent. This 6-week program on scripture, theology, liturgy, spirituality, and psychology is all online and all at your own pace.
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Stewardship at St. Alphonsus
"Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." (Proverbs 3: 9-10)
What Does It Mean To Give First Fruits?
Thank you and God bless you!
- Text Sunday to 773-570-7600
- Click on the link you receive via text
- Fill in the information and click "Submit Form" to make your gift!
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May God bring you light, peace, and joy this Christmas season and New Year! St. Alphonsus couldn’t be more happy that there is a prevalence of kindness in our faith community. We thank you for your continuous and immense support in helping our church and our mission! |
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To carry out our mission that God has graciously invited us to participate in, we must be stewards of the temporal goods. By giving up our time, talent, and treasure, we are able to respond to the call of our why in our “whats” and “hows.” This means, we baptize, we see others face-to-face, we draw in, we invite in, we create spaces of deep hospitality that we are able to accompany others as they seek to discover how God has been already present to them. In other words, as Henri J.M. Nouwen reminds us in, A Spirituality of Fundraising, stewardship, fundraising, and generosity are all concrete ways we help the Kingdom of God come about. We invite you to join us in responding to the vocational call of our shared baptism. Please click here and consider the ways in which you may be generous with your time, talent, and treasure for the sake of the Kingdom of God and the mission with St. Alphonsus.
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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!
YAM Retreat: Catholicism, Ourselves, and Others: A Faith-Based Perspective on Mental Health
On Saturday, January 21, St. Alphonsus YAM will be hosting Julia Hogan for our January day retreat. Julia is a licensed therapist, author, and speaker who will be discussing mental health, our faith lives, and living a healthy and balanced life.
Julia has spoken at the SEEK retreat, Notre Dame, Deloitte, and many other places and we are excited to have her! The half-day retreat will be filled with talks, small group discussions, adoration, music, and more! The retreat begins at 8:30 AM and will end around 1:30 PM. Register Here!
The early bird price will be $50 until Jan 4th and $60 after. Walk ins are welcome.
Save the Date: Tuesday January 24, Sister Jess of the Franciscans of the Eucharist Talk/Discussion. More info to come in the January YAM Newsletter!
Mission of Our Lady of the Angels needs volunteers for their Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, February 11. If you can help out, please sign up here! More info can be found on the Young Adult Ministry Facebook page.
CSL will be bringing back the annual indoor volleyball league. Please note the league will not be at St. Alphonsus' school/parish gym in 2023. Join this popular league with weekly games beginning in February. Sign up as an individual, or with a friend or two. Register before early bird pricing ends on January 11th!
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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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