Parish Mission Statement

We are a united, welcoming Catholic family rooted in the love of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Church. Dedicated to proclaiming the Good News, we seek to encounter Christ in one another, grow in faith through lifelong discipleship, and worship joyfully. Nourished by the sacraments, we strive to build unity beyond our parish doors by extending compassionate service and hospitality to all, especially those in need.

November 1st we celebrate 
the The Solemnity of All Saints

Matthew 5:1-12a

"When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying..."

Masses and Services at St. Alphonsus Church for this next week:

Saturday, October 31, 8:15am, presider is Fr. Greg

Saturday, October 31, 5pm, presider is Fr. Sławomir

Saturday, October 31, 7pm in Polish, presider is Fr. Greg

Sunday, November 1, 8:30am, presider is Fr. Sławomir, assisted by Dcn. Mike; with Live Stream

Sunday, November 1, 11:00am, presider is Fr. Sławomir

Daily Mass, 8:15am: Mon. All Souls – Fr. Greg; Wed. – Fr. Sławomir; Fri. – Fr. Sławomir; Sat. Healing Mass – Fr. Sławomir

Masses and Services at St. Thomas Becket Church for this next week:

Saturday, October 31, 4:00pm, presider is Fr. Piotr Rapcia

Sunday, November 1, 7:30am in Polish; presider is Fr. Greg

Sunday November 1, 9:00am; presider is Fr. Joseph Joseph, assisted by Dcn. Dan

Sunday, November 1, 10:45am in Polish; presider is Fr. Greg, assisted by Dcn. Jacek; with Live Stream

Sunday, November 1, 12:30pm presider is Fr. Sławomir

Daily Mass, 9am: Mon. All Souls – noon in Polish – Fr. Sławomir, 5pm in Polish – Fr. Sławomir, 7pm Bi-lingual Mass of Remembrance – Fr. Greg; Tues. – Fr. Sławomir; Wed. 7pm Polish – Fr. Greg; Thurs. – Fr. Greg; Fri. 7pm in Polish – Fr. Greg

·       For the soul of Jacqueline Reitz who entered into the arms of Jesus on October 15, 2026, and for her family and friends who will celebrate her life in the Mass of Christian Burial on November 2^nd at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church: We pray… Lord, hear our prayer.

·       For the soul of Dcn. Stephan Stecker who entered into the arms of Jesus on October 24, 2026, and for his family and friends who will celebrate his life in the Mass of Christian Burial on November 6^th at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church: We pray… Lord, hear our prayer.

·       For the soul of Irene Chandler who entered into the arms of Jesus on October 12, 2026, and for her family and friends who will celebrate her life in the Mass of Christian Burial on November 14^th at St. Thomas Becket Church: We pray… Lord, hear our prayer.

·       For parishioners of SS. Thomas Becket & Alphonsus Liguori, that we may be inspired to embrace our Generation to Generation campaign as an opportunity to bring the faith forward for years to come: We pray… Lord, hear our prayer.

Eucharistic Adoration

St. Thomas Becket

• Fridays 8:00 - 10:00pm; First Fridays 8:00pm - midnight **with Taize prayer on First Friday

St. Alphonsus

• Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm; First Fridays following 8:15am Mass

 Reconciliation

St. Alphonsus: Saturdays, 4 – 4:45pm in the Reconciliation Room in church.

During the Healing Mass on the First Saturday of every month at 8:30am at St. Al’s.

St. Thomas Becket: Fridays from 5:30 – 6:45pm.

Announcements:

-Please return your filled baby bottles this weekend.

-Please read this weekend’s bulletin for an important message about our Food Pantry.

- Masses for All Souls’ Day are 8:15am in English at St. Alphonsus, noon and 5pm in Polish at St. Thomas, and our bi-lingual Mass of Remembrance at 7pm at St. Thomas.

-Please join Deacon Cal and Friends for our November Birthday Celebration on Wednesday following the 8:15am Mass at St. Alphonsus. Cake and coffee will be served in the Meeting Rooms.

-Preparation for Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary begins on November 5^th. Consecration will be on December 8^th. Contact Beata Bosak if you would like to participate.

-Next Saturday is our November Healing Mass at 8:15am at St. Alphonsus. The sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing will be available during Mass. Hospitality will be held in the dining hall after Mass.

-The Mens’ Club invites you to their annual Night of Reflection next Sunday, November 8^th, with dinner at 6pm in the St. Alphonsus dining hall. At 7pm Fr. Britto Berchmans will speak on “Conflict Resolution in Relationships”, sharing his unique brand of wisdom and humor. Sign-up information is in the bulletin.

-The next Wednesday Evening Bible Study will begin on November 11^th with Genesis: From Creation to Covenant. It’s 8 sessions and takes place at 7pm in the St. Alphonsus Library. This is open to everyone. Details are in the bulletin.

-Our next Sunday Lunch and Speaker is November 15^th. The theme is “Blessed are they who mourn.” If you are grieving, please come share lunch with friends. Sign-up information is in the bulletin.

-Our parish Advent Retreat is coming on Saturday, December 5^th. Chicago performer and friend, Wayne Messmer, will lead us in reflecting on the theme, “Keep the Faith: Nobody Ever Said It Was Going to be Easy.” Sign-up information will be in next week’s bulletin.



-Thank you for your financial support and have a healthy and blessed week.

• Click here to learn about All Saints Day.
• Click here to learn about All Souls Day.

Daily Prayer for the Holy Souls

Immortal God, holy Lord,

Father and Protector of all You have created,

we raise our hearts to You today for those

who have passed out of this mortal life.

In Your loving mercy, Father of all,

be pleased to receive them in Your heavenly company,

and forgive the failings and faults

they may have done from human frailty.

Your only Son, Christ, our Saviour,

suffered so cruelly that

He might deliver them from the second death.

By his merits may they share in the glory

of His victory over sin and death.

For all the faithful who have died we pray,

but in particular for those dear to us,

parents, relatives and friends.

nor do we forget all who did good to us while on earth,

who helped us by their prayers, sacrifice and example.

We pray also for any who may have done us harm,

and stand in special need of Your forgiveness.

May the merits and prayers of our Virgin Mother,

Mary, and those of all the Angels and Saints,

speak for us and assist them now.

This we ask in Christ's name.

Amen.

https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=555

May all the Saints and all the Souls of the Faithful Departed,

St. Martin de Porres, and St. Charles Borromeo

 intercede to God on your behalf this week!

Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for November 2026

For the proper use of wealth

Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

To pray along with Pope Leo

for mental health ministry,

click here for the video

of Pope Leo praying for his intention for October.