St. Alphonsus Liguori Church

www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org

St. Alphonsus Liguori Church

Sunday, October 24, 2021 ♦ Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Mission Statement

L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors.

Your faith has saved you. Mark 10:52

Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2

Mass Intentions This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, October 24 In-Person Masses - Church - 8:30am*, 11:00am* *Parking Lot Mass, Radio Broadcast w/Eucharist - 8:30am *Live-Streamed on Facebook (link on parish website) Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am Monday, October 25 Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am In-Person Daily Mass - Church - 8:15am WICI Dance Group - Dining Hall - 6:00pm Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 6:00pm—7:15pm Tuesday, October 26 Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am In-Person Daily Mass - Church - 8:15am Adoration - Church - 6:00pm—7:00pm - Also Live-streamed Friends of Bill W. - Mtg. Room C - 7:30pm Liturgy Committee Meeting - Burke Hall - 7:30pm

WEDNESday, October 27 Pray the Holy Rosary / Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am In-Person Daily Mass - Church - 8:15am WICI Dance Group - Dining Hall / Mtg. Rooms A/B/C - 6:00pm Bible Study - Burke Hall - 7:00pm

THurSday, October 28 Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am In-Person Daily Mass - Church - 8:15am American Heritage Girls Meeting - Mtg. Rooms A/B/C - 4:00pm Finance Committee Meeting - Burke Hall - 7:00pm Choir Practice - Church - 7:00pm Friday, October 29 Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am In-Person Daily Mass - Church - 8:30am Saturday Ensemble Rehearsal - Church - 6:30pm

Saturday, October 30 In-Person Mass - Church - 5:00pm Sunday, October 31 In-Person Masses - Church - 8:30am*, 11:00am* *Parking Lot Mass, Radio Broadcast w/Eucharist - 8:30am *Live-Streamed on Facebook (link on parish website) Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am Monday, November 1 – All Saints’ Day Masses at 8:15am & 7:00pm Scheduled Celebrants:

Wednesday, October 27, 8:15am - Fr. Joji Thanugundla Saturday, October 30, 5:00pm - Fr. Britto Berchmans Sunday, October 31, 8:30am - Fr. Ed Panek Sunday, October 31, 11:00am - Fr. Gus Balauskas - Live-streamed M / T / TH / F - Daily Mass: 8:15am - TBA Wednesday, October 27, 8:15am - Fr. Ed Panek

Sunday, October 24 8:30 am †Pedro Alfaro Sorto †Peter Wisniewski 11:00 am †Bernardine Rita Blake †Michael Whelan †Bernadette Revera †Carol Pagni Monday, October 25 8:15 am †Grace Valenziano

Tuesday, October 26

8:15 am †Peter Wisniewski Wednesday, October 27

8:15 am †Jean Perkowitz †George Hawel †Albert Hawel †Veronica Foloky

Thursday, October 28 8:15 am †Souls in Purgatory Friday, October 29 8:30 am †Souls in Purgatory Saturday, October 30

5:00 pm †Ken Marcotte †George Fine †Clifford Sales †Pearl Cychulski Sunday, October 31 8:30 am †Anthony Jocius 11:00 am †Augustine Michuda †Michael Whelan †Nicholas Santo Valenziano †Aida Ammsso

Altar Bread and Wine

This Week’s Altar Bread and Wine is In Memory of: Aida Ammsso

Offered By: Nesreen Duncan, Maha Yacu &

Zina Danno

If you would like the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or have an emergency requiring a priest, please contact

Fr. Joe at 847-255-7452 x 102

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Doreen Kelly, Pastoral Associate . . . . .

St. Alphonsus Liguori–New Orleans “Virtual Buddies”

“Jesus said to him in reply, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’” Mark 10: 51 Dear Friends,

Today I am praying for just a fraction of the faith of Bartimaeus. Even a crumb. Bartimaeus could not see Jesus with his eyes, but his other senses were keenly aware of who Jesus was. What he had heard about Jesus compelled him to call out to Jesus, even as others scolded him. He believed that if Jesus looked his way, things could be different for him. It’s likely that as a blind man, Bartimaeus had been disregarded his whole life, yet he believed that this Jesus would see him differently than anybody else ever had before. Jericho was a busy noisy place, but still Jesus heard Bartimaeus call amidst all that noise. In the chaos of Jericho, Bartimaeus and Jesus met and lives were changed.

Can you imagine ever only hearing about Jesus (not reading about Jesus, seeing movies about him, Googling “Jesus”) from other people – people who don’t even take the time of day with you, by the way – and that is your only source of information, yet having such deep faith that you beg for Jesus to take pity on you? Would I do that? Would I be able to overcome my own self-consciousness and need for control to yell out to a man I have never met and whom I cannot see in a crowd of people who don’t like me? What would it take for me to risk myself to that extent? In our most recent formation session of the Rite of Christian Initiation, we explored how our faith is a gift from God and it is up to us to respond, and how we can ask for more faith. Bartimaeus’ faith was so strong that when Jesus called him over, “he threw aside his cloak.” For a beggar in Jesus’ day, the cloak was the place he gathered the coins people tossed to him. If blind Bartimaeus no longer had a cloak, he could no longer be who he had been for most of his life…a beggar. He was willing to give up his identity even before he knew that Jesus would cure him. That was the strength of the faith that God had planted in the heart and soul of Bartimaeus. His response was so pure. Bartimaeus didn’t need to ask God for more faith. His faith brought the return of his eyesight, and without even being invited, he immediately followed Jesus. He knew, based on the faith God gave him that his place was with Jesus.

What have been your “Bartimaeus” moments? Your free fall into God’s grace, when you’ve totally given over all the things that keep you earthbound and relax into the complete and utter trust of God…and it turns out even better than you imagined? I can think of a few, and I know they’ve brought me right here into this loving community of St. Alphonsus Liguori. I can also think of many times when I could open my hands only so far to God’s grace, and I did not have the courage to ask God for more faith. Particularly now, as I write to you from my Dad’s home on a beautiful lake in Michigan where I am spending some time as his caretaker, asking God to help me understand and know what my Dad needs as age and illness affect his life. These are scary untried waters for this daughter, and I know many of you have been in them. There is no internet here and barely cell service, which in a different time would be peaceful and wonderful, but now feels isolating and limiting. I have found in these circumstances my own form of “blindness” as I am cut off from easy resources like google – what we use when we try to solve our own problems by becoming armchair experts – as well as the ease of making phone calls and reaching out for support as I try to advocate and assist my father who seems so foreign to me at times. I have had moments of feeling on the side of the road calling to Jesus to look my way, which I know he is, but I need more faith to recognize how it is happening.

The pairing of the first Reading and Gospel this week are perfect for a time like this. Through Jeremiah, God says “I will lead them to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble.” In our blindness God calls us even more urgently to God’s self. Our Heavenly Father rejoices as we return from our isolation, as we ask for more faith. Our Father smoothes the road, so in our blindness we won’t stumble, until we are ready to open our hands fully to grace and sink into God’s loving and trustworthy embrace. You are in my prayers this week as we all navigate our blind spots!

In Christ’s Peace, Doreen Kelly


Stewardship, Returning Our First Fruits . . .


Protecting God’s Children

Adults 18+ who volunteer with children at St. Alphonsus Parish & School must be in full compliance with our

safe environment program and update annually.

Volunteers are REQUIRED to complete the following: • Virtus registration • Declarations / Criminal Background Check • State of IL Mandated Reporter • IL CANTS & Code of Conduct forms- Annually • Online Virtus Training Session- Protecting God’s Children

Contact St. Alphonsus Site Administrators: Deana McKavanagh (Parish) 847.255.7452

or Linda Bromer (School) 847-255-5538

This weekend we celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission

dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be generous in next

week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Fill a Bottle Save a Life

TLC Pregnancy

Center Baby Bottle Drive

Please return bottles by

November 1.

Thank you!

Calling all Musicians!

The Music Ministry would be honored to welcome anyone interested in music to join

us as we approach the Advent Season.

We are looking for instrumentalists, cantors, and choir singers. Whether you have a

background in music studies or just have a love for music, we have a place for you!

Please reach out to Lesley Sharkey at

[email protected] or Roslyn McQuillan at

[email protected] for more details and next steps

to get involved.


Domestic Violence Ministry of St. Alphonsus

Awareness + Education = Hope

Remember, you are not alone...

If you are a victim of Domestic Violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact:

WINGS 24 hour Hotline and Counseling Services

and Emergency Shelter at (847) 221-5680

National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hour (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673

National Dating Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474

In an Emergency dial 911

Visit www.ndvh.org for more information

Ministry leaders at St. Alphonsus should submit Heinz Endowment Applications for funds to be used for Catholic Faith Development.

The due date is November 1.

You may apply for a grant if your event and/or need will take place during the parish Fiscal Year of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Grant money may only be used during this time frame.

Past recipients have included: Spiritual Life Commission, Bible Study, The Baptism Program, Parish Council and the Men’s Club.

Download forms at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org and click on Heinz Grant Endowment.

Questions? Call Andy Wunsch at 847-912-4425


Parish and School Events . . . . .

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CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS!

The Daily Mass community invites

all parishioners to celebrate birthdays the first Tuesday of each month following 8:15 Mass in the narthex meeting rooms.

Celebrants (and friends) are invited for

coffee & cake and a special blessing from Fr. Joe. Even if it's not your birthday come

and enjoy the coffee and conversation!

The next Birthday Bash will be held on November 2!

See you there! Questions?

Call Deacon Cal Blickle 847-392-7398

Pray the Rosary

The word Rosary means “Crown of Roses”

Each time you say a complete Rosary, you are giving the Blessed Virgin Mary a beautiful crown of roses. The Holy Rosary is a very

powerful form of prayer.

Join us in church as we pray the Rosary for world peace and special intentions every

Wednesday morning at 7:45am.

Questions? Contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.

Mass of Remembrance

Tuesday, November 2 7:00pm

At this special

liturgy, we especially

remember loved ones and friends that we have lost this past year, as well as the lives of all those we have lost in the

past.

All are welcome to join us for this special Mass.


Saint Alphonsus School . . .

St. Alphonsus Liguori School is seeking a new worker for our Extended Day Care Program. The hours are from 2:00pm to

approximately 6:00pm on days when school is in session.

If you are interested in learning more, please

contact Janice DiVincenzo at 847-255-5538 ext. 115.

Thank you for your consideration!

Please Help More Families Afford Catholic Education

Many thanks to those who have contributed to

Empower Illinois or Big Shoulders to help fund Catholic education for students at our school! We have once

again met the matching fund goal of $50,000 in donations. However, we still have four students who have not

yet been funded by Empower Illinois.

We have eight students who are awaiting awards from Big Shoulders. That means we have a total of twelve students to

fund for scholarships for next year that we know are truly needy families. Tuition for one student is $6,230 this year.

Donations to Empower IL, Big Shoulders or the Sister Agnes Scholarship Fund will help to make Catholic

education a reality for these students. No amount is too small and all donations are

greatly appreciated.

We currently have 3 students on the Wait List for Empower Illinois, 5 students on the Wait List for Big Shoulders and 12 who have applied for assistance through the school. We need to keep our current families and provide some support to those

current and new families who are eligible. Won't you try to help us?

• We celebrate and embrace families from multiple cultures

• Registration is open for Preschool 3,4, and Kindergarten-8th grade

• Financial Assistance for qualifying families

• Full-Day Kindergarten

• Sports, Dance, Music, Art, Spanish, Polish Club for all grades

• After school care until 6:00pm

For all upcoming events at Saint Viator High School, visit

www.saintviator.com/admissions/future-lions


The Ministry of Care

If you would like to receive COMMUNION with Low Gluten Hosts (.ooo2%), please

contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.

If you have strict dietary requirements, please consult your doctor.

FOOD PANTRY NEWS… Thanks to your donations, 16 families were provided with bags of food at the October 16th food pantry distribution. Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Cans of vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots, peas, etc.) Cans or jars of pasta sauce Thank you for your donations and generosity!

Saint Alphonsus Prayer Circle

Ministers offer spiritual and moral support to those experiencing serious concerns in their lives. They want to

pray with you for special intentions, such as a serious illness or emergency situation.

When called upon, these ministers pass your prayer request to all members. Prayers are

kept within the Prayer Circle and are not announced at Mass unless you wish.

If you are in need of this prayer support, please call:

Diane Kachigian 847-215-2548

Ministers of Care

Ministers of Care carry on Christ’s mission by ministering to the spiritual needs of

people with prayers and comfort in times of sickness. We personally visit your home.

If you or a member of your family would

like a visit from a Minister of Care, and have the Sacrament of Eucharist brought to you,

please contact:

Alyce Gilarski 847-255-7452 x 143

Prayer Blankets

The Prayerful Creations Ministry makes beautiful blankets that are blessed by Fr. Joe. He and our

Ministers of Care bring them when they visit those who are homebound or hospitalized.


Religious Education

Religious Education Catechists and

Catechist Aides Needed for Grades 2 & 3 - Mondays 6:00-7:15pm

St. Alphonsus Religious Education is returning to in-person catechesis. Catechesis is an essential task given to us by Jesus when He said, “Go and make Disciples.”

It is our task, as a parish community, to form the hearts of the next generation.

The role of the catechist is, first of all, to be a person of faith, a disciple of Jesus, and then to be a witness to others, a companion on the journey of faith.

Please consider becoming a catechist and inspire the next generation to fall in love with Jesus.

Training and lessons are provided.

Contact Anne Balzanto at: [email protected]

Classes have begun!

Registration is still open online.

We are happy to be back for in-person classes!

Questions? Contact: Anne Balzanto

Religious Education Director 847-255-9490 x 116

[email protected]


Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Seth Rouse - USN, great grandson of Marion Mersch Pvt. Kenneth Ehrhardt, grandson of Martin and Mary Jean O’Leary Medic Specialist Charles Humes, grandchild of Theresa Mabus LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout Pfc Stephen Provost, grandson of Leo and Catherine Provost Maj. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli Pfc. Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Maj. Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Maj. Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of Julianne Henington Pfc Anthony Saladino, relative of the Biagini Family LCp1. Tim Haerr, USMC, great nephew of Joyce Patton Srg. William Bavetta, U.S. Army, nephew of Clemens and Debra Haskell LCDR Patrick Mitchell, USN, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Spiegelhalter Chief Petty Officer, Matthew Lee, USN, Nephew of Patrick Lee 1st Lt. Matthew Rowe, USN, nephew of Teresa Hays Spec. Zachary W. Reed, U.S.Army, grandson of Connie Reed LCpl. Jason Matker, USMC, grandson of Donald (and Carol) Matker FCSN Andrew Fonseca, USN, Parishioner LCpl. Eric Fonseca, USMC, Parishioner

~ Those in the Military ~

We would like to keep Active Duty Military who proudly serve our country in our prayers.

Add a Person / Update Rank / Remove from List

Contact Deana:

[email protected] 847-255-7452 x 131

~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ Arlene Adamson Maureen Adam Jesus DeAlfaro Pat Bachara Todd Bartelt Betty Barton Clayton Berrigan Marie Berrigan Lawrence Boesen Thomas Boesen Emily Bogacz Lola Bondzinski Bob Bors Constance Borrero Joseph Borrero Rosemary Brusseau Christine Budzinski Rosaria Campanile Beverly Carlson Antoinette Centanni Mary Ann Carrara Deacon Norb Ciesil Harriett Ciesil Jesus Gil DeAlfaro Magdalena del Carmen Peter Cychulski Melanie DeBarass Donald Deuling Jim Dever Dawn Devaney David Deitrich Nancy DiMaria Geraldine DiVincenzo Tony Dolce Frank Eannarino Leroy Endre Nemo Estrada Joan Fine Heather Fischer Danuta Folta Nancy Ford Tim Ford Marge Fosselman Elyse Frei Caryn Garber Carol Glab Diane Grooznack Harriet Guban James Gulyas Aileen Hannon Liz Hardesty Margaret Harnett Dale Hay Steve Hehn Kathleen Heinz Rev. Robert Heinz Jackie Hipelius John Hipelius Tom Huene, Jr. Dennis Huff Norene Hultz Pam Jackstis Andrew Jean Sharon Johnson RFK Terry King Nancy Koelper Mary Ann Kudjer Dawnelle Kuhnen Gregg Kuhnen

Jill Kusek Giuseppe Labarbera Pat Laman Carol Lange Lucille Lay Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Larry Link Bill Lundborg Franjo Madunic McKinley Majors Josephine Mallek Marie Maslanka Roger MacLennan Hannah Madden Claire Martins Logan Martins Donald Matker Evelyn McKeown David McNichol Ann Michals Gay Miezin Craig Molick Cathy Moretti Dick Moretti Maeve Morgan Gene Murden John Naughton Susan Naughton Thomas O’Brien, Sr. Gina O’Keefe Dan Olivett Bernie Olson Susan Ostrowski Patricia Parrini Fred Perlini Dan Peterson Marcella Peterson Maureen Pettersen Anna Pszczola Robert Putman Karen Ralston Georgine Reynolds Mary Roseri Ning Santos Rosa Elia Chavez Saenz Pat Saulka Mary Jo Sheely Laura Schuerman Lindsey Skogen Deacon Steve Stecker Mark Steiner Margaret Suerth Pat Sumner Donna Tadda Natalie Tadda Anita Thomas Justin Thompson Walter William Thompson Brian Thurman Robin Tomaszewski Julia Toomey Judy Tramel Barry Trump Kathy VanDer Meulen Dan Wallace Catherine Ward Ellen Ward Grace J. Youker

Please Pray For:


Beyond the Parish . . . Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends— Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance! For events, reservations and additional information, please visit www.wwme-chicagoland.org

Pregnant? Need help?— Call Crisis Pregnancy at 1-800-NO-ABORT (1-800-662-2678) St. Mary's Services Offers free, confidential counseling to assist women with an unplanned pregnancy as well as postpartum depression, grief and loss over a miscarriage, stillbirth, post abortion, and/or adjustment to motherhood. Our baby closet is available for all receiving counseling. Call 847-870-8181 to make an appointment or to volunteer.

LOSS: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide— Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. LOSS offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can openly talk about feelings, and find resources for healing. For locations of support groups or access to individual supportive grief counseling, call the LOSS Program Office at 312-655-7283 or visit www.catholiccharities.net/loss

Support for Loss of a Loved One— Support and Counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one. Grief and Loss Services at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care offers one-on-one counseling, support groups and education for anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information visit www.RainbowHospice.org or call 847-653-3141

Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— For upcoming Retreats and Workshops please check us out at www.joyfulagain.org,YouTube, or call 708-354-7211

NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— Family members of individuals living with mental health conditions are invited to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30pm 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. Questions? Contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415

Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL— If you or someone you know is in a crisis and needs help, we are available 24/7 at 844-756-8600. CBH provides a supportive, compassionate and innovative environment of patient centered care for adolescents, adults and seniors. (Free Assessments) ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief & Loss, Suicidal Ideation, Anti-Social Disorder, Trauma, Self-Injury, Bi-Polar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, School Refusal, Schizophrenia, Bullying, Teen Pregnancy.

Training for New Lectors— Saturday, November 6 9:15am Registration, 9:30am – 12:30pm Workshop St. Mary of Vernon Church, 236 US Hwy 45, Indian Creek, IL 60061 Presenter: Ms. Maureen Evers, Pastoral Associate, St. Mary of Vernon Parish Register at: https://vic1chicago.org/registrations

Training for New Eucharistic Ministers— Saturday, November 13 Registration at 8:30 a.m.; training from 9:00am—11:30am St. Theresa Church, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067 Presenter: Father Robert Ryan Register at: https://vic1chicago.org/registrations REFLECT Retreat- Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s)— Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose and belonging? Register today for a life-changing weekend retreat at the Joseph & Mary Retreat House (formerly Cardinal Stritch Retreat House) in Mundelein, IL (northern suburbs), on November 12-14. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Cost is $215 for meals and a single room. Visit www.ReflectRetreat.com, email [email protected], or call (630) 222-8303.

Liturgical Institute Presents: Liturgy Week 2021— Theme: Exploring the Depths of the Church’s Vision for an Authentic Rite of Christian Initiation. Join us November 29-December 2 in Mundelein, IL or virtually! Speakers: Dr. William Keimig, Rev. Randy Stice and Dr. Tim O’Malley. For more information visit www.liturgyweek.com

Memory Support Group at Aspired Living— If you have a loved one with Dementia, we welcome you to join our Memory Support Group the third Wednesday of the month, or the Memory Q&A Group the first Wednesday of the month at Aspired Living of Prospect Heights. For more information call Megan McInerney at 847-281-5429 or email Megan at [email protected]

Virtual Opportunities: Archdiocese of Chicago—

All Catholics - Register for Online Book Clubs Virtual Prayer Groups, Young Adult Prayer Groups, Online Theological Discussions and more! Visit our website at www.archchicago.org

Widowed Men & Women’s Monthly Support Group— To Be Joyful Again, a non denominational support group for widows, widowers, or anyone else who has lost a significant other, meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Come get the support you need in this difficult time. All are welcome. Please contact Peggy Emerson at 224-595-3613 or Bob Boho at 847-438-2884 for more information.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact one of these numbers: WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter 847-221-5680 • National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. 800-799-7233

• National Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 • Visit www.ndvh.org In an Emergency dial 911


Holy Hours for Vocations Centennial Tour

Mundelein Seminary is marking its Centennial year with special events to mark 100 years of priestly formation on the Mundelein Seminary campus. This fall, parishes across Chicago and neighboring dioceses will host a Holy Hour with the historic monstrance that was first used at the ceremony for

the laying of the cornerstone of Mundelein’s Chapel of the Immaculate Conception in 1924 and was also used at the 1926 Eucharistic Congress held on the seminary grounds.

Vicariate I parishes will host a Holy Hour with the historic monstrance.

October 27, 2021 at 7:00pm. Prince of Peace Catholic Church 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa, IL November 3, 2021 at 5:00pm. St. Mary’s Catholic Church 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL

All are welcome to join in prayerful thanksgiving for the thousands of parish priests who have devoted their lives to the Church as well as in praying that more men will answer the promptings of

the Holy Spirit to discern their call.

For information about Mundelein Seminary’s Centennial events, visit https://100.usml.edu/events/


St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070

www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452

PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Joseph Nhat Le - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 Pastoral Minister: Doreen Kelly, M.A.P.S. [email protected] 847-255-7452 x 157 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 School Principal: Janice DiVincenzo - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 School Administrative Assistant: Linda Bromer - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Facilities Manager: Bob McLoughlin - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 Business Manager: Wendy Mattison - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 101 Ministry of Care / Parish & School HR: Alyce Gilarski - [email protected] 847.255.7452 Communications Manager / Admin. Assistant: Deana McKavanagh - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 Parish Office Receptionist: Margaret Harnett - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 Director of Religious Education Grades K-5: Susan Panek [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 104 Director of Religious Education Grades 6-8: Anne Balzanto [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 116 Directors of Music: Roslyn McQuillan and Lesley Sharkey [email protected] / [email protected] Ministries of Assistance & Bereavement: Tom Tucker- 847.255.7452

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Barb Teeple- Co-Chair, Hernan Fonseca- Co-Chair, Doreen Kelly- Parish Staff Rep., Alicja Folta, Aga Adamska, Monica Kort, Dr. Stanislaw Maslanka, Christopher Yacu, Justine Janowski and Dolores Munroe

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Janice DiVincenzo- Principal, Andrew Ortiz- President, Eric Claudio, Karl Kowalski, Aneta Kulig, Paul Paplinski and Ray Kuper

FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Jeff Huff & John Balzanto (co-chairs), Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff Rep., Larry Gulik, Joanne Topham, Ryan Ostrowski and Paul Marcy

PARISH OFFICE SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00am—4:00pm M-F 7:30am-3:30pm - later by appt. MASSES Sunday ....................... 8:30 am & 11:00 am Weekdays .................. 8:15 am (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 2) Saturday .................... 5:00 pm (Anticipated Liturgy) Holy Days…………... 8:15 am & 7:00 pm (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 2) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION By appointment. Please call Fr. Joe 847-255-7452 x 102.

MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 105.

BAPTISMS Sundays after 11am Mass– Call Parish Office for information and arrangements.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00pm in the church and live-streamed.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34

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Registering at St. Alphonsus Parish is important to all of

us. In addition to the recording of your tax deductible donations, we serve needs such as: Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, School or Religious Education Registrations,

letters as affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors and more! In addition, we would to like to keep

in touch with those who become hospitalized or homebound.

Registration forms are in the Parish Office or online

at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org

Once registered, you will receive a Welcome Packet with information about our church and parish ministries. You will also receive mailings throughout the year, and will

be added to our “Liturgy News” emails.

If you wish to receive weekly e-mail communication of parish news, call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.

Please contact the Parish Office if your mailing address, email or phone number has changed.

All School and RE Families must register. Young adults

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