Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!
This Sunday, called Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday are called the Triduum, three days that are the highlight of the Church year. Throughout Holy Week, we will continue to reflect on the events of Jesus' passion and death. As we meditate on the cross, we ask again and anew what it means to make the statement of faith that Jesus, in his obedient suffering and dying, revealed himself to us as God's Son and brought to fulfillment the Kingdom of God.
May Jesus' gift of peace at Easter bring every happiness to you and your loved ones. May you understand fully His love for you and may your life reflect that love to all you meet!
This Easter season reminds us of the role the church plays in our lives, it also urges us to be closer to Christ. Please consider supporting your St. Alphonsus parish with a generous donation. We are grateful for every gift received from the faithful! Your donations are critical to our mission and ministry.
The Athenaeum Center will be screening Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" at 4 PM on Good Friday April 15. The faithful are invited to walk over to the theater after Stations of the Cross at 3 PM. There will not be an admission charge; however an online ticket is required and a good-will offering is highly encouraged! You can find all upcoming events here.
All are welcome to pick up a free April/Holy Week Magnificat worship aid this Sunday on the tables in the narthex.
Please consider helping St. Alphonsus and volunteer as an Usher for Holy Week/Easter services. Ushers serve as greeters and help take up the collection. There is a sign-up on the table in the narthex. For more info, contact John Meindl.
Please continue to pray for our Religious Education children of the parish as they participate in First Communion retreat this Saturday.
May the Fourth Be With You... A New Parish Fundraiser
You may have noticed the cryptic teaser in last week’s bulletin/E-Newsletter. Father Bauer, being an unapologetic Star Wars fan, is championing a fun little project in collaboration with the Athenaeum Center. The original Star Wars movie (1977), will be screened at ACTC on May 4. More details to come!! Interested in helping out?
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.
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Stations of the Cross are prayed on Fridays in the church during Lent. ** Please note this evening April 8, the Stations devotion will be prayed and led by our AACA school 7th graders at 5 PM rather than the usual 7 PM time.
Men and women detained in jail often lack even the most basic self-care necessities. This Lent, parishes in the Archdiocese are asked to collect items for those in jail. The items we are collecting are men's white crew socks, standard sized white washcloths, and travel-size (1 oz.) bar soap. Please bring your donations to Mass this Sunday April 10. You can drop them off in the food pantry bins near the exits. Thank you!!
Confessions are heard Saturday at 11 AM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
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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Knights of Columbus
St. Alphonsus Parish Fish Fry, THIS FRIDAY, April 8th, 6:00-9:00PM in the Festival Hall
Menu: Breaded Cod, Mac N Cheese, Coleslaw, Chips
Admission: Adults: $15, ages 5-12 $7, Under 5 are Free
Children's tickets can be purchased at the door.
BYOB for Alcoholic beverages only; non-alcohol drinks and desserts will be available. Entertainment includes Trinity Irish Dancers, Cornhole/Bags, and children games! Special guest singer, Jay White!
Raffle for over 50-prizes! Golf party, Beard & Hair Care, Bookstore, Butcher, Southport Grocery, Misericordia Greenhouse Bakery, Garden & Sports, Restaurants, Brewery Tour & samples, handmade Chocolates (for after Lent), Irish Dance starter, coffee & more!
We hope to see a great turnout tonight for a wonderful event! Fish, Families, Fun & more!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who have graciously volunteered!!
Together, the Knights are invited to be ready when Fr. Bauer & our Parish call. To learn more about the St. Alphonsus Knights council, please contact Paul Gillespie.
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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!
Spring Your Kids into Totus Tuus Summer Camp
The Archdiocese is bringing the Totus Tuus summer camp back to St. Alphonsus, July 10-15. It’s like a week-long vacation Bible school, only way more fun and active.
This is a super fun camp that also helps children grow in their Catholic faith. And at $60 for a week of summer camp… how can you beat that? It’s currently limited to only 50 kids, and registration will fill. You can register here
Walking With Purpose- A Modern Woman's Guide to the Bible
Join us at St. Alphonsus this Spring 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.
INTO LIFE: Love Changes Everything. This is a new series from Notre Dame and Sisters for Life that aims to educate & form participants on how to accompany a woman experiencing the uncertainty and fear of unexpected pregnancy.
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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!
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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 community member prayerfully consider 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 through our secure online giving platform, GiveCentral. You can also text Sunday to (773) 570-7600.
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Community News
As you have likely heard on various media outlets, Dinkel's Bakery, 3329 N. Lincoln is closing at the end of April and will be sorely missed as a Chicago bakery icon. Be sure to order your Easter cakes and/or pies!
Baseball season is back!!! There are a few noteworthy games for Cubs fans to catch and support! Saturday April 23 at 1:20 PM vs the Pirates, $4 from each ticket will be donated to Lakeview Pantry in support of essential food programs, social services, and free mental health counseling. Learn more here
Calling all Loyola alumni and friends!! Wed. April 20 at 6:40 PM vs Rays Get a special-edition Cubs and Loyola University Chicago cap. Come out and show your Loyola pride! A portion of the proceeds from the ticket offer will be donated to the Loyola University Chicago undergraduate scholarship program.
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Around the Archdiocese
Way of the Cross downtown Chicago on Good Friday. Each year we follow the passion of Christ in the heart of our city, where thousands of people carry their cross every day. Through choral music, Gospel passages, reflections, and our silent procession, we hope to enter more deeply into the events of Good Friday and their meaning for us today. We ask to experience the exceptional Presence of Christ among us as a real answer to the needs of our hearts.
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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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