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.
St. Alphonsus wishes everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Thanksgiving Mass this Thursday, Nov. 25 will be at 9 AM instead of the standard 8:30 AM daily Mass.
Men's Evening prayers group (Vespers) continue on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9 PM in the church sanctuary.
Prayerfully consider supporting the Catholic Campaign for Human Development this weekend during the special collection at Mass. You can also make a contribution on the CCHD event on our parish GiveCentral page.
Celebrate the kickoff of the holiday season in Lakeview with the lighting of Lakeview's community Christmas tree! Enjoy live performances and a special visit from Santa this Sunday, November 21st at 6 PM (immediately following 5 PM Mass) outside St. Alphonsus. Sponsored by Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. ** Please note if you are driving in for Mass, Wellington Ave will be closed off for the safety of all!** More details can be found in the parish bulletin.
Bring Your Chocolate Treats to Mass! The Scouts of Troop 889 are again
collecting chocolate treats to share with homebound elderly in Chicago through the Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly – Chicago chapter, and we need your help! Scouts will be in the narthex after masses this Sunday, November 21 to collect your chocolate donations.
The Little Brothers charity works to relieve isolation and loneliness among its elderly friends by delivering household necessities, plus gifts and companionship. This year they ask for individually-wrapped chocolate pieces, suitable for including loose in a reusable plastic bin (rather than the rectangular boxes we have loved in the past). Little Brothers uses the example of Dove, Lindt, or Ghirardelli pieces, but any individually-wrapped pieces are great!
Boy Scouts Wreath Sale; The St. Alphonsus Scout Troop 889 is selling wreaths again this season. Order online, and delivery will be directly to home addresses starting the week of Thanksgiving. Get your own home ready for the holidays, plus these make great gifts for family and friends! Each item purchased also funds the planting of an evergreen seedling in one of our National and State Forests. Go to www.giftitforward.com, enter fundraising code tr889il001, and find your favorite wreath, centerpiece, holiday door spray, or mini tree! Thank you from all our Scouts!
Our parish school Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is running an art contest! Fr. Bauer and AACA principal Gerit McAllister will pick the winner on Monday, Nov 22. The winning Liturgy/Christmas themed design will be featured as the front cover of the St. Alphonsus Christmas card mailed out to all parishioners. The runner-up will be the image used for the Christmas bulletin cover. We look forward to some amazing submissions from our talented school students!
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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St. Alphonsus Giving Tree
Our Giving Tree is now up in the narthex of the church! St. Alphonsus will be taking part in the annual Celebration of Giving from now to Dec 5. Grab any number of tags and return your gift(s) to church next Sunday or you may drop off at the rectory office during business hours. This wonderful service project annually 'makes Christmas' for hundreds of those less fortunate. Our Giving Tree will be in support of recipients of Catholic Charities and the Women's Center.
Thank you for your generosity; these gifts are possibly the only ones they will receive this upcoming Christmas!
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Giving Tuesday is Nov. 30
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, there is excitement everywhere that this year’s feast day will look a lot more like the family gatherings we all know and love: families will be reunited, dining room tables will be covered with our favorite foods, football will be on the TV, and kids will be watching Snoopy serve a smorgasbord of popcorn, buttered toast, and jelly beans.
This holiday, of course, enables us to articulate the reasons we have to be thankful. And after the tryptophan-induced sluggishness wears off, Americans also celebrate the custom of Giving Tuesday, where we show our gratitude by making an offering to charity. This year, we invite parishioners to show their thankfulness to the Lord for His blessings through making a donation to St. Alphonsus Parish. Every gift is appreciated, and any amount is appropriate. There are many wonderful blessings here, the blessings of Giving Tuesday helps us keep our ministries running and the blessings flowing.
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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!
Join St. Alphonsus YAM and Young Catholic Professionals Chicago on Saturday, December 11th for the St. Joseph Saturday Retreat! St. Joseph
Saturday is a FREE half-day retreat (open to all young adults in their 20s and 30s), where young adults are encouraged to “look upon work with the eyes of faith” and see God’s presence in their vocations and professional lives. The retreat will include talks, group discussion, and prayer, and it will be a time to reflect on the life of YCP's patron saint, St. Joseph the Worker. Register now at https://bit.ly/ycpretreat21
All Young Adults in the parish are encouraged to check out Catholic Sports League's Board Game Night this 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!
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.
The Office of Lifelong Formation is pleased to share access to a variety of newly developed retreats for use with adults.
AMEN - Catholic Meditation Prayer App
This new Catholic prayer app from The Augustine Institute provides faithful prayers rooted in Tradition to calm restless hearts, Catholic meditations to deepen your relationship with Christ, and nourishing Scripture to feed hungry souls. With Amen, peace of mind isn’t only attainable; it’s in the palm of your hand.
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Around the Archdiocese
The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and the formation program that aspirants and candidates pursue. Please join us, with your wives, if married, as we explore the potential of a vocation, engage in dialogue and pray in search of the next step. All are welcome to attend any of the sessions.
College Seminary with the Archdiocese of Chicago: A Guide for Discerners and Parents
The Archdiocese of Chicago sponsors eligible young men to discern their priestly vocation and complete their college degree at St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota on the campus of the University of Saint Thomas. Here is a Q&A flyer that addresses many common questions.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the canonization of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, known by many as Mother Cabrini. To celebrate the occasion, the National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, located in Lincoln Park, launched a jubilee year on Nov. 13.
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Community News
Thursday, December 2nd from 5:30-7:30 PM at The Pony Inn
Join the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (LRVCC) for our Holiday Jingle & Mingle Business Social at The Pony Inn on Thursday, December 2nd, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Stop by to toast the season and raise a glass with fellow Lakeview and Roscoe Village business owners! Appetizers will be provided, in addition to two free drinks. This event is free for members and $10 for non-members. We hope to see you there!
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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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