Celebrate Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus!

In this Sunday's Gospel Jesus promises his disciples that the Father will send an Advocate or intercessor who will remind the disciples of everything that Jesus taught them and bring them peace.

Jesus is preparing his disciples in advance for his absence so that they will continue to believe in him and not feel all alone after his return to the Father. After the initial excitement of his Easter appearances, Jesus will remain with his followers in a very different way throughout the centuries.

As our celebration of the Easter season continues, the liturgy reminds us that Jesus remains with us through the Holy Spirit, who teaches us everything we need to know, reminds us of all that Jesus taught, and brings us peace.

Michael's Ordination on Saturday/ Celebration Mass Sunday

Our seminarian Michael Mehringer's ordination to the Diaconate was delayed one week and will take place this Saturday, May 21 at Holy Name Cathedral.

Unfortunately since both our pastor Fr. Bauer and associate pastor Fr. Gorman will be at Holy Name with roles in the ordination, there will not be any priests to hear Confessions at St. Alphonsus this Saturday at 11 AM. We sincerely apologize as this was an unforeseen effect of the delay of the ordination. This underscores how important our future priests are to the life of the Church!  

Deacon Michael's first times assisting and preaching as a Deacon will be here at St. Alphonsus this Sunday, May 22nd at the 9 AM and 5 PM Masses, with a reception on the Veranda after each of the Masses, graciously hosted by our parish Knights of Columbus council and YAM, respectively. 

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 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sixth Sunday of Easter Reflection

May 22 Parish Bulletin

Our Knights of Columbus are collecting for a food drive this Sunday, May 22nd, non-perishable food & snackbar drive for Mission OLA, with collection boxes at all entrances. Food donations can be left in the boxes before or after each mass this Sunday.

Support Aid For Women's Baby Bottle drive! Please return your bottles to Mass this Sunday. Aid for Women helps thousands of women each year in the Chicago metropolitan area who find themselves facing unexpected and difficult pregnancies. Learn more at www.helpaidforwomen.org

Monday May 30 is Memorial Day. Morning Mass will be at 9:00 AM this day rather than the usual 8:30 AM. The rectory office and AACA will be closed for the holiday. 

Sunday June 19 is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Historically there has been a Eucharistic procession around the St. Alphonsus campus block. On this Sunday, the 11 AM Mass will be bilingual and there will not be a 12:30 Spanish Mass. Fellowship and refreshments will follow after the 11 AM Mass, provided by our Knights of Columbus council.

Do you have upcoming exciting events that you would like to share with our St. Alphonsus Church and our parish school communities? You can share them here!

Did you know that you can view all upcoming church events on the calendar on our website? If your ministry has an event that you would like to host at St. Alphonsus, you can complete the Plan An Event form. Any inquiries can also be directed to the parish Office Manager, Mario Serrano.

Young Adult Ministry News

St. Alphonsus YAM Spring Retreat: "Continuing Easter Joy and the Spirit of Pentecost" This Weekend!

Sat May 21-Sun 22nd at Casa Iskali (formerly Cabrini Retreat Center),

9430 W Golf Rd in Des Plaines 60016

Last Call to Join Us!! Registration will end at 9 AM Saturday morning!

Are you looking to meet new friends and deepen your faith? Ready to get out there after a long Chicago winter? Maybe your Lent/Easter season was difficult... or maybe you had a fruitful Lent and don't want to to fall back into past routines? If any of these feel familiar, then come join St. Alphonsus' Young Adult Ministries for our annual Spring Retreat!

This retreat's themes will focus on continuing our Easter journeys, and carrying the spiritual fruits we've gained into Pentecost and beyond.

The overnight at Casa Iskali will include 3 quality meals (Lunch and dinner Saturday, Brunch on Sunday); speakers and discussions; and opportunities for free time, games, socializing, and prayer. We will also have mass onsite. Private single rooms will be available, up to 42 participants.

YAM's subsidized cost per-person is $85. (A great deal; normally it would be $121/person.) Don't miss out on this opportunity - click here to sign up!

Prove Me Wrong Speaker Series featuring Ben Rahimi on Tuesday, May 24

Praise and Adoration Friday May 27 **This event will be in the Lower Church/Festival Hall**

More Young Adult News

Monday May 23 Young Catholic Professionals 

Join YCP Chicago as we celebrate our 6th birthday! We will have a special Mass with Bishop Mark Bartosic, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago and several Archdiocese of Chicago priests at 6:15 PM at Old St. Patrick's followed by a reception at 625 W. Adams until 8:45 PM. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided!   If you want to help out, there are still a few more volunteer spots available too!

All young adults are invited to sign up for Catholic Sports League Beach Volleyball Tournament starting in July!

To register and more info

Faith Formation News

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

Totus Tuus Summer Camp - July 10th - 15th

Totus Tuus Summer Camp is coming to St. Alphonsus! Totus Tuus is a week-long, summer youth retreat for kids in grades 1st through 12th grade. Participants will grow in their faith through skits, games, songs, the celebration of the sacraments, and engaging, interactive teaching. 

Day Program: Grades 1 - 6

Monday July 11 - Friday July 15

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

$60 per child (yes, really!)

To register: 

Night Program: Grades 7 - 12

Sunday July 10 - Thursday July 14

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

$15 per student

Registration below! Payments to be made via Give Central

To register visit: https://www.stalphonsuschicago.org/religious-education

Questions? Contact Erica Cook at ecook@stalphonsuschicago.org

Walking With Purpose- Summer Women's Faith Group

Walking With Purpose summer group will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month (June– Sept) at the St. Alphonsus Common Room in the rectory. We will come together to share our intentions and pray the rosary. All women are welcome! Meetings are from 9:30 AM to 11 AM

Contact Susan Combes for more information.

The New Evangelization and New Media series continues with Jonathan Blevins discussing streaming on Twitch. 

In honor of the 501st anniversary of St. Ignatius' "cannonball moment," Jesuit News is giving a chance to win a signed copy of a new book, "Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith.

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House host a variety of spring and summer retreats, including a Veteran's Retreat May 22, a retreat July 26-29 based on The Chosen viewings and more!

Summer classes at CTU

Alphonsus Academy & Center For the Arts

Our parish school is giving a showcase titled Arts Together next Thursday, May 26^th at 6pm! We welcome all AACA families to celebrate the year of creativity at our school by seeing student performances, artwork, and making art with our community! Our 4th grade students, fresh off their economics social studies unit, will be running a bake sale at Arts Together to benefit the school’s arts program in the lower level! There will also be limited edition shirts for sale. 

Visit the Arts Together site to learn more. 

Knights of Columbus News

This Friday, May 20, KofC BBQ at 6:30 PM alongside St. Alphonsus Church- RSVP to Carlos  

GOLF, 9-holes on May 29 & 18-holes on June 11 

RSVP by May 23 here  

View the flyer here

Vespers every WED, 8:00 PM, 2nd floor chapel. Arrive at back door to the rectory by or before 8:00 PM. Takes only about 25-minutes; always followed by relaxed social. All men are welcome!

Pope St. John Paul II: "When we pray the rosary, we look on Jesus with the eyes of Mary.

"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

Foy Vance, the singer and songwriter hailing from Bangor, Northern Ireland, is in the midst of releasing his fourth studio album, Signs of Life. Deeply rooted in the rich musical history and aesthetic of the Southern United States, Foy independently released his debut album Hope in 2007, quickly garnering acclaim from fans and fellow musicians alike. Foy released his second full-length album, Joy of Nothing, in 2013 on Glassnote Records which led to further critical praise and star-studded invites on tours worldwide from the likes of Ed Sheeran, Bonnie Raitt, Marcus Foster, Snow Patrol and Sir Elton John. This Saturday May 21 at 8 PM. Get Your Tickets Now!

Around the Archdiocese

Cardinal Cupich statement about last week's tragedy in Buffalo, NY

USCCB statement

St. Juliana Parish, 7201 N. Oketo in Rogers Park is having a fun 95th anniversary picnic this Saturday May 21 from Noon to 4 PM. They are looking for volunteers to help out. Learn more here

Solemn Choral Evensong at St. Gregory the Great, 5545 N. Paulina this Sunday at 4:30 PM. Reception to follow.

Is There Life After Roe?

A look at the impending Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision and what this means for Illinois.

Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 PM at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State

May is the month of our Blessed Mother, Mary, and we’re asking you to join us in praying the Rosary. Download a free eBook, which will guide you through the Rosary with reflections on Our Lord, Our Lady, and the gift of life.

3-part Workshop Series in Spanish on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Office for Divine Worship is sponsoring a 3-part Workshop Series in Spanish on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The Series is scheduled for June 4, 11 & 18 from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Meyer Center. This series is for RCIA team members, priests, deacons, Religious Education Directors/Coordinators, and all those involved in the ministry of initiation. See the flyer for more information and registration details.

Institute of Pastoral Leadership presents their 2022 Summer Scripture Conference at University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein on June 19-24.

Volunteering Untapped Inaugural Gala- June 23 at Tied House, 3157 N. Southport, featuring a silent auction, open bar and live DJ.

Following Jesus: Then and Now is a discipleship course that explores how people have followed Jesus in the past and how we can follow Him today.

Community News

Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair This Weekend!

Lakeview Pantry is changing their name to Nourishing Hope.

Founded in 1970, Lakeview Pantry has come to be known as one of the largest, most innovative, and longest continually operating food pantries in the city.