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St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is like seed that has been sown on good soil.

In explaining his use of parables, Jesus suggests that he uses parables to teach because the meanings of parables are not self-evident. The hearer must engage in some degree of reflection in order to comprehend the message of a parable. In this way, the medium—the parable—models the point of the parable of the sower. Those who are willing to engage themselves in the effort to understand will be rewarded by the discovery of the message and will bear fruit.

Reconciliation is available each Wednesday during Adoration from 6:30-7:30 PM and on Saturdays at 11 AM.

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.

Mass Readings for Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

July 16 Parish Bulletin

Spring Your Kids into Totus Tuus Summer Camp- Final Week to Register!

The Archdiocese is bringing the Totus Tuus summer camp back to St. Alphonsus, July 23-28. 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 $75 for a week of summer camp… how can you beat that? It’s currently limited to only 50 kids, and registration will fill.

Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM for students entering grades 1-6

Register Here!

Sunday – Thursday from 7 PM – 9:30 PM for middle school and high school students entering grades 7 – 12. Register Here!

Men's Group Alumni Mass- Thursday July 27 at 7 PM

“Come to me all you are labored and burdened and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28

Social w/ Fellowship to follow on rooftop afterwards! (weather permitting)

For more info, contact Men's Group

Our parish is in need of faithful Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion. EMHC’s should be fully initiated and practicing Catholics having received baptism, confirmation, and first Eucharist. If you would like to volunteer for this important ministry at Mass, please contact Father Bauer.

Bidding Farewell to our Kaitlin!

For three years Kaitlin Holyk has been one of the first points of contact for parishioners or visitors coming into the rectory or contacting the parish

office by phone or email. This is most especially the case for engaged couples or new parents excited about scheduling a wedding or baptism. Kaitlin's smile and pleasant disposition that has helped many comes from her faith and a caring heart.

Before she began working full time in the rectory office, Kaitlin had actually been around the parish for a long time. Anyone married here in the past several years has had contact with her as a wedding coordinator. But she actually grew up in the parish and is a proud alumna of AACA. One of her grade school claims to fame is that she won the design contest for the parish's Christmas card.

It is with sadness we bid farewell to Kaitlin as she moves on to pursue new ventures and life goals. She really enjoyed working here and readily admits she will miss working in the parish office and all the wonderful parishioners she has gotten to know. We wish her the best, and pray for success, happiness and growth.

Kaitlin's departure obviously creates an open position in the parish staff. Anyone wishing to apply can send a resume to the pastor, and find a job description on the Archdiocesan website

Young Adult Ministry

July Newsletter, Sippin Social, Monthly Adoration and more!

Theology on Tap

Wednesday evenings in July 

We are hosting wonderful speaker-led discussions this month. This is a great way to connect with the St. Alphonsus community and dig deeper into your faith. Following 6 PM evening Mass, there will be drinks, appetizers and fellowship outside on the veranda (weather permitting) at 6:30 PM w/ the speaker starting around 7 PM. 

Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic (July 19): "The Five-Fingered Catechism"

"I became Director of the Archdiocesan Jail Ministry in 2016. In spite of my lack of experience, I soon sensed a deep desire to distinguish Kolbe House among the hundreds of benevolent voices clamoring for detainees’ attention".

This session will explore how the Paschal Mystery changes our perspective on suffering, and how it can give birth to a sincere love for the souls hunger to be “free on the inside.”

Volunteer Opportunity This Saturday!

Come volunteer at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (MOLA) Block Party on Saturday July 15th! As volunteers we will help setup, distribute food, play with kids, talk with seniors, and clean up! We will meet to carpool from St. Alphonsus around 9:20AM for those interested.

Please sign up here!

Questions? Reach out to our YAM Service Chair

MOLA are also looking for volunteers next Friday at Night of Mercy July 21, St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 1530 Jackson Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Faith Formation News

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation

Reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ, but understanding it is often difficult. The good news is that you can understand the Bible, and The Bible

Timeline, a twenty-four-part Bible study, makes it easy.

Presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how fourteen of the

Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from

beginning to end and gives you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture. In this revolutionary approach to Bible study, The Bible Timeline divides the Bible into twelve color-coded time periods that make it easier to follow its narrative thread. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith.

St. Alphonsus will offer The Bible Timeline beginning on July 25th 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.

Word on Fire has a new Evangelization and Culture Podcast!

On July 18 and 22, The Lumen Christi Institute for Catholic Thought is presenting an online, non-credit course, on J.R.R. Tolkien, Christianity, and Art, featuring Dr. Robert Porwoll. All are welcome regardless of profession, background, academic training, or age.

2023 IVC Chicago Morning of Reflection in Celebration of the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, God in All Things, People, and Places: The Beauty of Ignatian Imagination, led by Angela Alaimo O'Donnell, PhD

Assoc Director, Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, Fordham University

Thursday, July 27, St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago IL  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM  Mass starts at 9:30 AM $40 registration

Mass will be at Church of the Holy Family and presentation and buffet lunch will be at St. Ignatius College Prep in Tully Hall. The day will include time for reflection and discussion. 

In a neat story, the boy who got past security barrier to embrace Pope Francis at World Youth Day 2013 is now a seminarian.

Knights of Columbus

Golf Outing Saturday July 29

Our parish Knights of Columbus invites all to the annual summer classic golf outing! Tee time will start at 9:30AM on Saturday, July 29. The event course is at Indian Boundary, 8600 W. Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago 60634. There will be raffle prizes and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Little Sisters of the Poor. You can register and get full details on the flyer here.

Contact Ray San Agustin for more info.

"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!

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts

What are you up to? 

We want to feature your summer fun on our school social media!

All school families are encouraged to email Molly DaPisa with your content to share stories, photos, video clips with your child's name(s), grade(s), and a brief answer to the following questions:

• What are you and your family doing this summer?
• Have you traveled, created art, or helped in the community? Share it all!
• Why are you excited to return to AACA in the fall?

Living the Gospel of Life

Support Aid for Women this Saturday July 15 at 8 AM! Mass in the Saint Titus Brandsma Chapel at Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein Seminary, 1 Carmel Pkwy, Mundelein, IL 60060 followed by a 5K Walk for Life around the campus of Mundelein seminary.

Register here

Around the Archdiocese

Mary Mother of God Parish is hosting their Tastes of Summer international food festival on Sunday July 23. Discounted tickets here through Sunday.

The Eucharist: Our Source & Summit Retreat

On Saturday, August 5 from 8:30-4 PM, all are encouraged to join in a day of fellowship, Mass, Adoration, Confessions and dynamic presentations from renowned speakers Dr. Scott Hahn and Dr. John Bergsma. Study scripture from the heart of the Church with two of today’s most respected scholars. Go deeper into the riches of our Catholic faith.