Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

Hello St. Alphonsus,

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus commands us to love one another.

Jesus reminds his disciples that knowledge is to be expressed in love. Those who know Jesus will love one another. Knowledge leads to love, which leads to action. We are reminded that Jesus taught that love is the sign of a true disciple and, thus, a true Christian. Even more, a true disciple shows a particular kind of love, sacrificial love.

May is a special month, the month that the Church dedicates to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and our spiritual mother. All are welcome to join us this Monday, May 6 at 8:30 AM for the annual May Crowning Mass. Our Alphonsus Academy 2nd graders will lead the devotion.

May Crowning is a Catholic devotion recognizing Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. As May is considered the season of the beginning of new life, we participate in Mary’s crowning to recognize her role in Our Lord lifting us out of the long, cold days of winter and firmly planting our hearts in the warm and promising soil of spring.

Please pray for our parish children who are making their First Communion this weekend!

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 6th Sunday of Easter

May 5 Parish Bulletin

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

Our St. Alphonsus Men's Group is hosting a Holy Hour of silent adoration this 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.

Young Adult Ministry- Sippin Social After 5 PM Mass this Sunday

Our parish young adult leaders periodically meet after designated 5 PM Mass dates to enjoy fellowship with drinks at a local tavern. Join us after the 5 PM this Sunday, May 5th for some drinks and socialization at Olive Black. Find some of us in the back of church after Mass and we’ll head over to the bar. Invite some friends to come and stop by!

Our Knights of Columbus council hosts their monthly meeting in the rectory next Monday, May 6 at 7 PM. All practicing Catholic men are invited! Contact parishioner and Grand Knight Ray San Agustin for more information about our parish's KoC council.

New Book Study

starting May 10  

Fridays, 6 PM—7:30 PM,

May 10- June 21

in Rectory Common Room

How do you fight distraction in prayer? What role does the devil play in your prayer life, and what does God want to accomplish in your soul?

Join us for a 7 Week Study reading, 'The Devil in the Castle'!

Fridays, 6 PM-7:30 PM, May 10- June 21, in the Rectory

Each week we will discuss a chapter and watch a video from the author as he dives deeper into the spiritual riches of St. Teresa of Avila. No reading for the first week! Pick up the book on your own and join us as we work through it!

Questions? Contact Emily Ember

The First Brats of Summer

To celebrate the beginning of summer, the Bratwurst Crew from Oktoberfest will be making their famous Brats and serving them on Friday, May 31st. You can get one fresh off the grill after school between 3 - 4 PM, or after work from 5 to 7 PM, and enjoy one here with family & friends.

AND... we also will be selling our brats vacuum-packed in packages of 4 for you to take home to enjoy anytime later. These 4-packs of Brats are $16, and only available by pre-ordering on GiveCentral. The link will go live on Monday, May 6 at 5:00 PM on our website, so stay tuned! Only a limited quantity will be available.

Come and enjoy this easy-going BYOB fest with the First Brats of Summer – the German word for it is "Erstesommerbratfest" – it's just about the wurst!

Eucharistic Revival

What is a Eucharistic Revival?

The Revival is “a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery” of our Eucharistic Lord and to recognize the wondrous gift God has given us: Himself! The Lord desires to heal our broken hearts. Let us draw near to Him in the Eucharist.

The Pray More Eucharistic Retreat

This is an online, self-paced retreat to help you to grow your faith, hope, and love of the Eucharist. Featuring Dr. Edward Sri, Beth Davis (Blessed is She), Fr. Steven Borello (Diocese of Joliet), and more!

The Eucharist

Living Divine Mercy

(EWTN)

The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Catholic faith.

Fr. Don Calloway reminds us that the Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion is transformative, and so we must receive Him worthily.



In the Lord that we find our strength!

HOLY KIDS: Eucharist Series | E2 The Mass

(Sacred Heart of Jesus Convent)

Together let's answer some important questions about the Mass and learn how we can give Jesus all of our love at the Mass!

And always remember:

"I WANT TO LOVE JESUS... BECAUSE JESUS LOVES ME!"

14 Stations of The Eucharist

Discover the true meaning of the Mass as Fr. Meyer journeys from the Old Testament to today. Rejoice in the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you.

HOLY KIDS! | Eucharistic Revival

(Sacred Heart of Jesus Convent)

Learn more about this historic movement that is happening in our Church. Let us encounter Jesus Himself in the Eucharist and share this great gift with others!

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

Sacrament Series with Bishop Bartosic- Tuesday, May 14 at 7 PM

“Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit”. Accompanied by an anointing of the Christian with Chrism, these words are the focal point of the Catholic Rite of Confirmation through which we receive the titular sacrament. While the Holy Spirit is present in all seven of the sacraments, He is particularly emphasized in Confirmation. Through God’s grace this sacrament bestows on us the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of God; all of which empower us to live our lives as Christians and spread the Gospel to where it is needed.

We are excited to continue our series on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church with this second lecture and are honored to be joined by Bishop Bartosic, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Leaving behind the acting life, Bishop Bartosic was ordained a priest in 1994 with much of his priestly ministry spent serving Chicago’s Latino community and in 2018 he was ordained to the episcopate. In his role as auxiliary bishop, Bishop Bartosic oversees Vicariate II, within which St. Alphonsus is located, and serves as the director of Kolbe House, the archdiocesan prison ministry. We hope you are able to join us for this next entry in our Sacraments Series! This event will be located in Festival Hall. Doors open at 7 PM with the talk beginning at 7:30. Light snacks will be provided.

Our monthly Praise and Adoration will be on Friday, May 31 at 7:30 PM.

Weekly Philosophy Forum meetings continue every Tuesday at 7 PM.

Visit our website for the readings and more info!

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

Our Touching the Divine study concludes on May 7. We will take a month break and resume for a 6 week summer bible study, Living in the Father's Love, starting June 11. More info will be in next week's parish bulletin/newsletter. 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!

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!

In light of May the Fourth this weekend, Eric Clayton, Deputy Director of Communications of the Jesuit Conference of the U.S and Canada, enters into the epic story of Star Wars, engages the characters, and tries some of the lofty lessons on in a way that resonates with the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This is a recording of a webinar hosted by Loyola Press.Clayton is the author of “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.”

"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

Arts Together- Wednesday May 22 at 6 PM

Arts Together is our annual celebration of all things arts! Please join us in the school building, parking lot, gardens and sport court for festivities for the whole family.

This year, our Advanced Band will kick off the program with a marching band performance in the parking lot at 6 PM! Then, tour the school building and grounds to:

• Experience how students are learning through art in their academic classes
• Watch performances and artwork from Preschool through eighth grade arts classes
• Enjoy homemade sweets from our school bake sale (benefiting our arts program)
• Create artwork as a family in and around the school
• End the night with a final performance of songs from Mary Poppins, this year’s school musical

We need volunteers to support Arts Together and its bake sale. Contact Becky Manuel to volunteer!

Community News

All are encouraged to read the Lakeview Roscoe Village newsletter for all upcoming news on local Fests, Fairs, and more! Please note the Roscoe Village Farmer's Market, starting in June, will be moving from Jahn Elementary to Hamlin Park.

Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers (MMAC), a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing after-school and summertime growth opportunities for lower-income youth, helping them achieve better academic results. On Friday, May 17, join volunteers, friends and family for the 9th annual Midtown Metro Soiree! This glamorous event, attended by approximately 400 of Chicago's young professionals, is the Auxiliary Board's largest fundraiser of the year, benefiting the vital programs at Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers. Enjoy an open bar all night long and indulge in a variety of hors d'oeuvres as you mingle and support a worthy cause.

Around the Archdiocese

Cardinal Cupich's recent article, Professional and Pastoral Development of Priests

Poetry & Faith Reading Series with James Matthew Wilson

Saturday, May 4, 2:00 PM

St. Gregory the Great Church

Chicago Catholic Choir Concert: Songs for the Devout Life

Saturday, May 4, 7PM at Notre Dame de Chicago Church

Sunday, May 5, 5PM at St. Gregory the Great Church

Expectant Mothers Blessing May 12

The Archdiocese invites the faithful on Mother’s Day for Mass and a special blessing of all mothers, especially expectant mothers. Mass and the blessing will be in Spanish. Sunday, May 12 at 12 PM at St. Joseph Church (Oscar Romero Parish) 4821 South Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

Caring For Our Common Home/Laudato Si

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of the Vicar General and Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity, Care for Creation Ministry invite all to our upcoming speaker series where we will explore how the teachings of Laudato Si’ connect to pressing issues of our time.

Over the course of two weeks leading up to Laudato Si' Week in May, local scholars Dr. Michael Murphy and Dr. Ken Butigan will speak on the intersection of Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si', Artificial Intelligence and violence in our lives.

Save the date! The talks will be held at the Archbishop Quigley Center on May 8 and 15, with a virtual option available. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!

For more information, visit the Care for Creation Ministry homepage.

All are encouraged to join the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St. on Friday, May 17 for a lunch and lecture with Rev. Robert A. Sirico, co-founder and president emeritus of the Acton Institute and the pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart parish and academy in Grand Rapids, MI. A regular writer and commentator on religious, political, economic, and social issues, Rev. Sirico's contributions have been carried by the N.Y Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Washington Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, and the BBC, among others. In his newest book, The Economics of the Parables, he discusses the spiritual lessons contained in the parables of Jesus, about human action in the economic sphere. The lunch is at 12:00 PM, tickets are $75/$50 for students. Register here.

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.