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Hello St. Alphonsus,

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John. In his Transfiguration, we see an anticipation of the glory of Jesus’ Resurrection. In each of the reports of the Transfiguration, Jesus instructs the disciples to keep secret what they have seen until after the Son of Man has risen from the dead. The disciples’ confusion continues as they wonder what Jesus means by rising from the dead. The disciples cannot possibly understand Jesus’ Transfiguration until they also witness his passion and death. We hear the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration early in Lent, but we have the benefit of hindsight. In our hearing of it, we anticipate Jesus’ Resurrection, even as we prepare to remember Jesus’ passion and death.

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

Mass Readings for Second Sunday of Lent

February 25 Parish Bulletin

Men's Evening Prayer's Group (Vespers) continues on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9 PM in the chapel.

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent at 6 PM (en Espanol) and 7 PM in English. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 6:30 PM.

Be a Substitute for Religious Education!

Like Children? Want to share our faith and learn it better too? Sometimes our catechists get sick or have work events, and when that happens... we need YOU! You are reliable, and even if you're not always available on Tuesday evenings, you're the first person we'll call. Contact our RE Coordinator Emily Ember for more info.

Sippin Social Happy Hour- Sunday, Feb. 25

Once a month (usually) our St. Alphonsus Young Adult Ministry board hosts a social after the 5 PM Mass. Join us this Sunday, February 25 for some drinks and socialization at Olive Black down the street on Lincoln Ave. We will gather at the back of the church after 5 PM Mass and walk over together. Invite some friends!!

Our Men's Group will host a Holy Hour Adoration w/ Benediction next Friday, March 1 at 7:30 PM.

This Sunday, our parish will take up a second collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection this week.

Lent 2024

“Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians are asked to return to God ‘with all their hearts’ (Joel 2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and grow in friendship with the Lord.” – Pope Francis. 

The Archdiocese of Chicago is delighted to provide the faithful with a wide variety of opportunities to take Pope Francis’ words to heart and begin a Lenten mission of deepening relationships with those around them and with Jesus Christ. Access more resources here!

Lenten Retreat This Saturday!

Eucharistic Revival Lenten Retreat- Saturday, February 24, 9 AM-1 PM

The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian Life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324) and the Catholic Church teaches that the bread and wine we bring to the altar are transformed into Christ’s body and blood. And yet, in an age when we seem to need Christ more and more every day, barely 31% of American Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Last year, the bishops of the United States initiated a Eucharistic Revival movement to encourage the faithful to rekindle a relationship with Christ.

As part of this movement, we are excited to announce our retreat for early this year. On February 24th, everyone 18-39 years old is invited to join us at St. Alphonsus for a half day retreat focusing on the Eucharist and our relationship with Christ. This event will kick off at 9AM and end at 1PM. We will be joined by Fr. Derek Ho, who will offer talks on the Eucharist and lead us in small group discussions. Additionally, confession and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament will be available.

The cost to attend this event will be $15/person. Coffee and Bagels will be available in the morning with light food available throughout the retreat. **Online Registrations preferred; but at the door accepted**

Safe Families for Children

Please join us for New Volunteer Training THIS SATURDAY, February 24th here at St. Alphonsus! FREE light breakfast and lunch included! RSVP HERE! 

Volunteer roles covered in training:

· "Host Family" - host local children in your home for short periods of time

· "Family Friend" - provide volunteer babysitting or transportation for host families and local families in crisis situations

Safe Families for Children is a national, Christian nonprofit which connects local families in crisis with "safe families" who volunteer to watch their children while parent(s) get back on their feet. This is a great opportunity to show Christ's love and compassion for local families, often young single moms with no support system, in a tangible and meaningful way. For questions, please reach out to us at safefamiliesstals@gmail.com 

Alphonsus Academy- Art & Soul 2024!

Our parish school's biggest fundraiser is here!

We have a great gala planned and are excited to get this party started.

Unable to Attend?

There are many ways to participate! You may make a donation, sponsor a teacher ticket, bid on Silent Auction items, and enter in the tuition raffle.The Silent Auction will be open until 9:00 PM this Saturday.  

Knights of Columbus

The annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry is the biggest event of our fraternal year. It is not only a fundraiser for our church and local community’s charities, but a way to bring our Parish and neighborhood together for some good food and cheer.

2024 Fish Fry Info

• Date: Friday, March 8th
• Where: 1429 W. Wellington, Chicago in Festival Hall, beneath the church
• Time: 6:30-9PM
• Featuring the Trinity Irish Dance Troupe around 7 PM.
• Cost: $20 for adults. $10 for kids 5-12. Free for 4 and under.
• Buy Fish Fry Adult Tickets Online Here !
• Buy Kids tickets at the door via Cash, Zelle or Venmo
• Menu: Fried Beer Battered Cod, Macaroni and Cheese, Coleslaw
• For Sale separately: Mini-cupcakes, Brownies and other treats
• BYOB Alcohol only. 
• Water and other non-alcoholic drinks will be for sale
• For the kids: Multiple games and prizes

Help out your parish and volunteer for this wonderful event!

St. Alphonsus Parish Lenten Food Drive

Benefiting Mission of Our Lady of the Angels

Next Saturday, March 2nd - 10 AM to 1 PM

St. Alphonsus Church – 1429 W. Wellington Ave. 

Drop off at the Church parking lot. (Collection bins also available in Church entrances the week prior)

Want to help the homeless, the poor of Chicago, the migrants? They all visit Mission OLA. All non-perishable, unexpired food items are appreciated. Thank you from St. Alphonsus Parish!

Like to donate, but need your food donation picked up? Contact Paul Gillespie

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 all with patience and peace as we seek to live in harmony with one another and all creation!

The Sorrowful Mysteries Lenten Study - The Crowning With Thorns

Thursday Mornings, NOW through Mar. 21, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM, in the Rectory

We begin to walk the streets of Jerusalem to enter into the Prison of Christ. We will see where He was chained before he began the Via Dolorosa. The Crowning with Thorns draws a definitive line in the sand, the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world are at odds. The soldiers fell to their knees and knelt before Him not to praise Him, not to worship Him but to humiliate Him. As they persisted to mock Him, He persisted to pray for them. Jesus is not fighting against them, He is fighting for them! Join us this week as we pray for the spiritual fruits of humility and moral courage. 

Email Emily Ember for more info.

How to Pray the Rosary

Walking With Purpose- Women's Bible Study Group

Tuesday mornings and evenings 9:30-11 AM or 6:30-8 PM. 

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.

Saint John referred to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” and as we study, John will teach is how much Jesus loves us and how His love is the true satisfaction of our souls.  

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!

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!

Visit our Linktree

More info soon about great parish events in March/April such as March Madness NCAA Watch Party, Speed Dating and more!

Other Activities for Young Adults Around the Archdiocese and More:

Catholic Sports Leagues

Thursday evening volleyball league is now on waitlist. 

Bowling sign-ups are now live! 

The 4 week league starts April 9, on Tuesday evenings at Waveland Bowl and is just $55 as an Early Bird special. Price will increase in March. This league will fill up fast so don’t delay!    

At the Athenaeum

Art enables us to see reflections of the Beauty in the world around us. It is for this reason that we place such an emphasis on communal encounters with Beauty.

This weekend, we have an opportunity together to step into the world of one of the most influential Christian writers of the 20th-century: C.S. Lewis. 

An Oxford don who could make his audience think as deeply as he made them laugh, C.S. LEWIS ONSTAGE gives us a closer look at a man we’ve all read, but know almost nothing about. 

Don't miss these incredible performances!

Friday Feb 23 @ 7:30PM

Saturday Feb 24 @ 3:00PM & 7:30PM

Sunday Feb 25 @ 2:00PM

There is also a separate Panel Discussion this Sunday following the matinee perfomance at 4:15 PM in the Paradiso. FREE of charge; but please RSVP online.

More great events coming soon include the return of Scythian on Sunday, March 10 and Hillbilly Thomists on Thursday, Sept. 26. (one day before St. Alphonsus' Oktoberfest weekend!)

Annual Catholic Appeal 2024

Our parish is still conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal campaign. The ACA helps support various parish ministries as well as our AACA school. Your gift gives our parishes the resources they need to support the ministries, programs, and agencies that serve the educational, physical, and spiritual needs of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond. 

There are ACA envelopes on the table in the narthex of the church or you can make your gift online here. (Be sure to enter St. Alphonsus- Chicago under the parish designation drop-down!)

Around the Archdiocese

Adult Confirmation Program Spring 2024

The Archdiocese of Chicago, through the Office of Lifelong Formation, encourages adults who are called to strengthen their faith and become confirmed to complete this vocation. The Archdiocese offers Adult Confirmation preparation classes in the spring and fall. Please note, you must be 18 years of age or older and have completed the sacraments of Baptism and Communion. Read More. The program is offered in English and Spanish.

2024 Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture

The annual Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture: “Recovering a Jewish Jesus: An Imperative for the Church” will be hosted in person at North Shore Congregation Israel (1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022), as well as live-streamed, at 7:00 PM on March 4. Cardinal Cupich will offer opening remarks. Click here to register your in person attendance or to receive the online link to the event.

Resurrecting the Catholic Funeral

This Saturday, February 24 from 10 AM until Noon, the Benedictine Monks of Chicago at the Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St., will be hosting a series of talks on rediscovering the significance and beauty of the Catholic funeral. Topics include the Church's teaching on practices for the wake, funeral Mass, and graveside service. The event is free and open to all. Click here to register

Cambridge Concert on Sunday, Feb. 25 at St. Josaphat, 2311 N. Southport, at 3:00 PM. For more info and tickets

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