Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

Hello St. Alphonsus,

The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus says he is the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep, and explains the difference between the good shepherd and one merely hired. The good shepherd knows the sheep and therefore acts out of love. For the Good Shepherd, this is never simply part of a job; this love-in-action is integral to his identity. The work of ecumenism is to restore unity among all Christians so that we form one flock under one shepherd, as God desires.

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

Invite your friends/loved ones to Mass! Sunday Mass schedule is at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM in English. Mass in Spanish is at 12:30 PM.

Mass Readings for 4th Sunday of Easter

April 21 Parish Bulletin

Earth Day is this Saturday, April 20!

In Celebration of Earth Day, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce invites all for the Lakeview Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20 from 10 AM-2 PM. Starting at the Southport Green Hub at 3410 N. Southport Ave., attendees are invited to volunteer in picking up litter and preserving the beauty of our side streets and socialize with likeminded members of the community. Volunteers can choose their own areas of the neighborhood or we can assign one to you. Gloves, litter pickers, and garbage bags will be provided by SSA 27.

If you have technology to recycle, there will be a vehicle in our main parish parking lot off Oakdale Ave. Did you know that electronic waste contributes 70% of toxic waste in the US? Bring your old electronics to the Alphonsus Academy parking lot and work together with SSA 27 and Newtech E-scrap Recycling Inc for responsible electronics recycling. Commonly recyclable items include computer equipment, personal electronics, office equipment and industrial equipment. See here for a complete guide on acceptable items for tech recycling.

Confessions are heard Saturdays at 11 AM and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.

We pray for all in attendance at the Illinois March for Life and especially for the many lives lost and affected by abortion. May Almighty God and the Blessed Virgin bring peace, healing and comfort to all afflicted.

Faith Formation News

Rev. Steven Bauer and our parish staff are always available to help the faithful on their spiritual journey. May God bless us all with patience and peace as we seek to live in harmony with one another and all creation!

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!

The St. Alphonsus Men's Group is hosting a Holy Hour of silent adoration on Friday, May 3rd, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church. All parishioners are invited to be in the presence of our Lord during this hour, and confessions will also be heard during this time.

Pilgrimage to the Heart of Mary

A Morning of Reflection, Renewal, and Inspiration

Date: Saturday – May 4th Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii,1224 W. Lexington St.

Experience the Power of Marian Devotion

Join for a special pilgrimage focused on the inspirational figure of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This event is an opportunity to connect with Mary on a deeper level, explore her enduring significance, and find renewal within the beautiful Shrine. Click here for more details and to register!

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

YAM 3x3 Basketball Tournament- Saturday, May 18

3-on-3 Basketball is back!! Come join St. Alphonsus’ Young Adult Ministry (YAM) for its annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Grab some friends and join us for one of our most exciting events of the year! The tournament will be a round-robin group play followed by a single elimination tournament for the top 6 teams. Each team is guaranteed 3 games in the group play. Only $15 to participate! Please read the event on GiveCentral for full details and registration info.

Our weekly Philosophy Forum meetings continue every Tuesday at 7 PM.

Visit our website for the readings and more info!

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts

Join us for the spring musical on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 PM in the Athenaeum! This free, unticketed event is open to the entire Alphonsus community. Please support our talented students and staff!

Community News

The Young Leaders Board of Nourishing Hope, formerly known as Lakeview Pantry, is hosting the End Hunger Social on Thursday, May 9 at Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard Street, to support their community programs.The End Hunger Social draws more than 250 young professionals from all over the Chicago area, raising funds annually to provide food, social services and mental health counseling to any Chicagoan in need. Join for an evening of food, music, cocktails, networking and silent auction items to raise funds for Nourishing Hope's future!

"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!

At the Athenaeum

Film and Culture Series

With the rise of streaming services and smartphones as entertainment devices, movies have lost their communal and cultural significance, and become just another channel for isolated, click-baity entertainment. In this series, Ross Douthat presents a comprehensive understanding for the causes of decline, why we should care, and what we can do to reclaim the cultural common ground that film has the power to provide. athenaeumcenter.org/watch/film-and-culture-series-season-01/

After Liberalism: A Conversation with Patrick Deneen and R. R. Reno, Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 PM

Around the Archdiocese

Fore the Kids Golf Outing- Monday, June 24

Fore the Kids is the annual golf outing benefitting the Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic schools! Proceeds from Fore the Kids benefit emergency tuition assistance and academic innovation. These two vital areas provide scholarships to students in need and allow us to engage in the diagnostic tools and academic coaching to better serve our students.

When you support Catholic schools, you invest in future generations who will carry forward the values of faith, service, and integrity in an increasingly complex world. It strengthens communities, nurtures future leaders, and upholds the mission of creating a more just and compassionate society.

Please join us for a fun day of golf and more importantly to support and celebrate our incredible Catholic schools.

Annual report shows upcoming newly ordained priests in 2024 are younger on average than previous years.

Connection is paramount to mental health and well-being! The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness invites all to Moving Forward in Hope, a monthly series of evening prayer, connection and hope. The goal is to create a safe place for those living with or those caring for someone with mental health concerns to come together and pray and share with one another. The next virtual meeting is on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 PM. Please reach out to Deacon Tom Lambert to register.

Catholic Theological Union invites all to their annual Blessed are the Peacemakers event on Wednesday, April 24 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Two leaders in humanitarian services, Dr. Donna Markham, former president/CEO of Catholic Charities, U.S.A and Elena Segura, founder of Pastoral Migratoria, will be honored.

Novena for Migrants- Join in praying a Novena to Stand with Migrants, April 18-26. As Catholic organizations, we are inspired ​by Mary to work for policies that promote justice and ​compassion for our most vulnerable neighbors.

A Call to Accompaniment: Chicago's Migrant Crisis

A discussion with Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Monday, April 22 at 6:30 PM, St. Clement Parish, 642 W. Deming Pl.