Hello St. Alphonsus,

Oktoberfest All Weekend!

It is finally here!! Our parish's biggest fundraiser and all the festive joy that goes with it! Amazing music lineups, Craft Beer Nights, Kinderfest and a jumbotron for the football games on Sunday, and more! THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers! We couldn't do this without you.

Your Digital Guide to Oktoberfest Chicago!

If you missed Father Bauer's interview on Danny Parkins 670 The Score, you can check it out here!

Help out and volunteer! Still a few opportunities, especially on Saturday evening! Sign up here. In addition to good vibes about supporting your parish, free shirt and coupon for a brat/beer, our friends at Cody's Public House, a short walk from the church, are also offering 20% off tabs for all volunteers for their pre/post parties.

A BrewMaster Package is a great way to support St. Alphonsus! There are only a few of the upgraded Oberbraumeister packages remaining!

CRAFT BEER TASTING: Friday Sept 22 6-9 PM, Saturday Sept 23 4-7 PM Select from dozens of options from local breweries, seasonal selections, and international favorites. Get Your Tickets Here!

KINDERFEST SUNDAY- Free Admission!

Providing additional fun for families and children, this year's Oktoberfest features a special area w/ inflatable obstacle courses for kids to test their speed and agility as they weave, dodge, and jump their way through.

All little ones can enjoy the Kinderfest Train from 2-6 PM! Tickets are $1 at the merchandise tent. More fun offerings include Face Painting, Crafts and Activities, and friendly Kinderfest meals available. Parents can hang out and enjoy the fest w/ refreshments and watch the afternoon games on the Jumbotron screen.

Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.

Invite your friends/loved ones to Mass! 

In this Sunday's Gospel, the parable of the workers in the vineyard, Jesus teaches about God's generous mercy. The parable reminds us that although God owes us nothing, he offers abundantly and equally. We are occasionally tempted to think that our own actions deserve more reward, more of God's abundant mercy, than the actions of others. But God's generosity cannot be quantified or partitioned into different amounts for different people. When we think that way, we are trying to relate to God on our terms rather than to accept God's radically different ways.

Mass Readings for Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time



September 24 Parish Bulletin

St. Francis Blessing of Pets- Wednesday October 4 at 2 PM in St. Alphonsus/AACA parking lot. 5:30 PM on Veranda before 6 PM Mass.

Donate Shoes for Refugees

Our St. Vincent DePaul chapter is accepting shoe donations for all the refugees currently staying at the Chicago Police District on Addison near Halsted. You will find bins marked for the shoe collections at the back of the church and at the rectory. There is a particular need for children’s shoes at this time. Shoes dropped off at the rectory should be done during regular business hours. Thank you for your kind generosity! In lieu of shoe donations, you can also support our St. Vincent dePaul chapter with a monetary gift.

Cub Scout Registration Open Through October 6

Registration for scouting with Pack 3889 is open for all participants grades 1-5 for the 2023/2024 year. Register here. We have many fun adventures planned and we are in need of a parent Den Leader for our 3rd Grade Bears Den! We would love you to give Scouting a try! Please contact the Pack with any questions! Thank you 

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.

Young Adult Ministry

Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter to make sure you’re in the know of all of our upcoming events!

September YAM Newsletter, upcoming events, Praise and Adoration next Friday Sept 29 at 7:30 PM, County Line Orchard Day trip, and more!

YAM Trivia Night Saturday October 21- Learn more and sign up here!

"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?

If you would like to learn more about living a stewardship way of life, please visit our section on giving on our website, or contact a member of our parish stewardship team by calling the rectory at 773-525-0709 or by emailing parish Director of Operations Daniel Szymanski.

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!

Faith Formation News

Register Your Child(ren) for Religious Education! 

Registration for our Religious Education program is now open for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 1st-8th on Tuesday nights at 6:15 PM. Classes begin next week on September 26.

Religious Education Needs Y-O-U!

Are you looking for a deeply meaningful way to serve your community? Do you want to be inspired and challenged to grow in your faith? Do you want to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the youth? We’d love to have you join our team!

Catechists are needed each Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 PM now through early May to share our Catholic faith with the young people of St. Alphonsus parish. 

In particular, we would love to have a team of more than 12 catechists, particularly in grades 4th - 8th. If you know any adults interested - please have them contact Oksana Kuzma.

Are You Ready To Become Catholic?

Registration is open for The Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) Each year we are blessed with several individuals who desire to enter and learn more about the Catholic faith. The RCIA program is the study of the Catholic Faith and the process of introduction into the faith community. If you or someone you know is interested in taking the class, please contact our pastoral associate, Brooks Robinson.

The Bible Timeline

St. Alphonsus offers The Bible Timeline study group on Tuesdays at 7 PM. Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register, contact Brooks Robinson.

Walking With Purpose

Come as you are. You are welcome here!

Make authentic connections with other women; refuel and refresh; Learn more about God

The Touching the Divine bible study focuses on qualities of Jesus revealed through the Gospel of John. This study draws us into a deeper, loving relationship with Jesus as we reflect on His life and personality.

St. Alphonsus Women's Bible Study starts this Tuesday September 26. There are two sessions, one at 9:30 AM and the other at 6:30 PM. Questions? Contact Susan Combes

Men's Group

St. Alphonsus Men’s group meets Thursday nights to pray the liturgy of the hours, have fellowship, and to propose challenging topics to discuss. 

We meet every Thursday night at 7 PM in the rectory. Food and drinks provided. All men are welcome, with most men being in their 20s and 30s. Access can be gained at the west facing rectory door in the parking lot. For questions or more information, contact us here!

Holy Hour Friday October 6 at 7:30 PM

Around the Archdiocese

Quigley Days is designed for high schoolers ages 13-18 who desire to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, build brotherhood, and learn about and discern the priesthood. Join Fr. Tim and some of our seminarians for our first Quigley Days of the year on September 30 from 9 AM – 2 PM. Mass and adoration at St. James in Arlington Heights, then lunch and Paintball Explosion in East Dundee. Please register here if you would like to attend. Contact Katie Hazen with any questions.

All senior citizens are invited to a Growing In Grace gathering on Saturday September 30 at 9:30 AM at St. Clement.