St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Sunday, September 20, 2020 ♦ Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Mission Statement 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, L educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors. www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Mass Intentions www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452
Sunday, September 20 - LIVE-STREAMED MASS @ 11:00 AM
PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF 8:30am †Michael Whelan †John Tisza
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Nhat Le - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 11:00am †Al & Adele Gareri †Joan Berry Pastoral Minister: Doreen Kelly, M.A.P.S. †William Gleason †Eugene Jean [email protected] 847-255-7452 x 157 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 Monday, September 21 School Principal: Janice DiVincenzo - 8:15am †Ken Marcotte †Veronica Foloky [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 †Phyllis Rossbach School Office Manager: Linda Bromer - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Facilities Manager: Rich Miceli - Tuesday, September 22 [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 8:15am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Business Manager: Wendy Mattison - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 101 Parish Office Assistant: Alyce Gilarski - Wednesday, September 23 [email protected] 847.255.7452 8:15am †Jean Perkowitz Communications Manager / Admin. Assistant: Deana McKavanagh - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 Parish Office Receptionist: Margaret Harnett - Thursday, September 24 [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 8:15am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish 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 - Friday, September 25 [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 116 8:15am †Grace Valenziano Music- Saturday 5:00pm: Mary Pietro Director of Music- Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am: Roslyn McQuillan Ministry of Care Coordinator: Andrea Ricard - 847.255.7452 x 170 Saturday, September 26 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL 5:00pm †George Fine †Jim Anderson Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Barb Teeple- Co-Chair, Hernan Fonseca- Co-Chair, Doreen Kelly- Parish Staff Rep., Ryan Ostrowski, Paulette Ludvigsen, Alicja Folta, Aga Adamska, Monica Kort, Joe Vaccarella and Ron Wendell Sunday, September 27 - LIVE-STREAMED MASS @ 11:00 AM SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL 8:30am †Michael Whelan †John Tisza Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Janice DiVincenzo- Principal, Rob Bradford- President, Ray Suerth- Vice President, Eric Claudio, Laura Maglio, Andrew Ortiz, Karl Kowalski and Ray Kuper 11:00am †Al & Adele Gareri
FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Jeff Huff & John Balzanto (co-chairs), Larry Gulik, Ray Suerth, Joanne Topham, Paul Marcy and Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff
PARISH OFFICE
Parish Office open 9:00am—4:00pm M-F SCHOOL OFFICE
CLOSED MASSES Sunday ...... 8:30 am & 11:00 am Weekdays ...... 8:15 am (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4) Saturday ...... 5:00 pm (Anticipated Liturgy) Holy Days…………...8:15 am & 7:00 pm (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION By appointment only. Please call Fr. Joe 847-255-7452 x 102.
MARRIAGES Altar Bread and Wine Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 105. We invite you to make a donation toward the cost BAPTISMS 1st and 3rd Sundays - Please call Parish Office for information and arrangements. of the altar bread and wine used at Mass. It will be announced in the bulletin for the week. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about Please call the Parish Office at the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452. 847-255-7452.
Suggested donation $25. Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2 Doreen Kelly, Pastoral Associate . . . . . Dear Friends,
“The last will be first, and the first will be last” (Matt 20: 16). As a kid I often heard this from my parents as my siblings and I raced to see who would get to sit in the front seat of the car (pre-airbag era) or as we hurriedly reached for the biggest piece of dessert. Back then, this phrase did me no good…being last, which I usually was, landed me in the back seat and with a less favorable dessert. In my childhood, I was not impressed by these words from Jesus. I did not understand what this meant about the kingdom of God.
The last time I wrote to you, we were also ruminating on what the kingdom of God is like. In Matthew’s July 26 gospel, Jesus compared the kingdom to three things: a treasure which brings great joy, a searching merchant, and a powerful net. Today again in Matthew’s gospel, seven chapters later, Jesus says “the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner” whose goal is to take care of his vineyard. This adds a new spin. This landowner surprises us with a challenge to what we think about fairness. In human logic, you get what you earn, right? However, in the justice of God, those who are “last,” like the workers who went all day without being chosen, receive an equal share in what awaits all who answer God’s call. As a social justice message, this gospel reinforces that we are to care for the least among us while we are here on God’s earth, to notice those who go unnoticed yet have all the same needs as we whose needs are met. It also bears pointing out that the landowner needed all the workers for his vineyard. We cannot fool ourselves into thinking that the work of the kingdom only requires people who show up, who are organized, who feel like they have something to offer, who may already be equipped. It requires every one of us, so rather than racing to get in line, we may be called to recognize the gifts of another and to support them in acknowledging their own worthiness.
Beyond its social justice tones, today’s gospel tells us a story of God’s generous love. God seeks to give us grace we have not earned. The idea of worthiness is a human-made constraint. In God’s view there is no “worthy” – every single human, made in God’s image, is equally loved no matter if they are aware of it or how they respond. As I reflected on this realization, it crossed my mind that as Jesus looked upon the Scribes, the Pharisees, and even his persecutors, he knew that his Father loved them as much as God loves him. Is this what moved him to forgive from the cross? This is mind-blowing! God loves the people we do not, no matter what we think! We don’t really have to line up in any fashion for God’s love, because God extends it to all of us all the time. All of us. This has been a rough year in which the rhetoric of division seems to be a dominant voice, especially in the media. This gospel challenges us to stop before adding our voices to the division and derision, in the knowledge that God’s deepest desire is to boundlessly love each human creation. It may mean we say nothing and pray for the grace to have hearts so filled by God’s love that both our friends and our enemies hear God’s voice in ours.
God’s peace be in your hearts this week!
Doreen Kelly
3 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, September 20 Sunday, September 27 Mass - Church - *8:30am, *11:00am (No 5:00pm Mass) Mass - Church - *8:30am, *11:00am (No 5:00pm Mass) *Parking Lot Mass Participation - 8:30am - See page 5 *Parking Lot Mass Participation - 8:30am - See page 5 *Live-Streamed Mass - 11:00am -Links on website & Facebook page *Live-Streamed Mass - 11:00am -Links on website & Facebook page
Monday, September 21—Friday, September 25 Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am & Daily Mass - 8:15am ~ Readings for the Week ~
Tuesday, September 22 Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Adoration - Church - 6:30pm—7:00pm Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; wEDNESday, September 23 Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 *Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am (*Now on Wednesdays!) Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Saturday, September 26 Lk 9:18-22 No 8:15am Mass Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Mass - Church - 5:00pm Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32
MINISTRY SCHEDULESPLEASE FOR MNOTE:ARCH 28 &29, 2020 PRESIDER MASS & You will need to sign in forEUCHARISTIC Mass at the door.A LTAR TIME MUSIC STYLE LECTORS Masks Required.MINISTERS SERVERS GREETERS 5:00 pm Please bring a face mask covering to Mass.
Parish Office open 9:00am-4:00pm ● Monday—Friday. (Face mask covering required to enter building) 8:30 am For full details regarding the gradual reopening procedures based on Archdiocese guidelines, please refer to our website. 11:00 am Please watch our website for the most current information. If you would like the Sacrament of Reconciliation, need to speak with Fr. Joe, or have an emergency requiring a priest, please contact Fr. Joe at 847-255-7452 x 102 5:00 pm
Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 4 Parking Lot Mass Participation to Receive Eucharist
We invite you to participate in Sunday, 8:30am Mass by parking your vehicle in the back lot.
Please park your vehicle along the south side of church across from the portico.
While in your vehicle, you can access an audio feed of the Mass by tuning your car radio to frequency FM90.3. (This Mass is not live–streamed.)
At the time for distribution of the Eucharist, an assistant will come out ahead of the Eucharistic Minister with hand sanitizer. Even though you are in your car, please put on a mask at this time. You will need to roll down your car windows and hold out both your hands with your palms up. The assistant will spray your hands with hand sanitizer. Then the Eucharistic Minister will give you communion. The Eucharistic Minister will be wearing a face covering/mask and a face shield.
The assistant will also be carrying a basket for offerings should you wish to make your Sunday donation in this way.
Please be patient because it will take some time to get to each person. Thank you for the prayers you have offered for our parish already! We know God hears them because we could not have come this far without them!
Questions?
Call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
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Public Masses
You will need to sign in for Mass at the door. Questions? Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452
While our staff and volunteers attempt to take appropriate precautions consistent with the advice of public health authorities, parishioners and guests should understand that they assume the risk of contracting Covid-19 anytime they enter a public space since such precautions do not eliminate the risk of infection.
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We warmly welcome you to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!
Registering at St. Alphonsus Parish is important so that we can serve your needs for events such as Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, School Registrations, Religious Education Registrations and more! We are often asked to provide letters as affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors. We would also like to reach out to those who are sick at home, in the hospital or a nursing home. Young adults age 18+ should register on their own.
Registered parishioners receive all mailings throughout the year. If you currently do not receive mailings, you can register online at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org, or call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452. You will receive a Welcome Packet which includes helpful information about our parish, and pertinent information regarding our many parish ministries.
For those already registered who would like to update their information, or receive e-mail communication about parish events, please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
For more information visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
7 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org The Memorial Garden for Joanne Twomey was blessed on September 12, 2020
Blessed are You, O Lord our God, Maker of all the universe: You have made the sun and moon and stars, the earth and all who live in it. To you belong the seasons of every year as well as the seasons of our lives. All glory and praise are Yours, O Lord our God!
Today we remember with love and respect our sister, Joanne, who worshiped with us here for many years. Joanne’s dedication to our parish home helped both the campus and the community of St. Alphonsus to grow into what it is today. It is fitting that she be remembered with this garden which displays for us the beauty of God’s creation in each of its seasons.
Lord, we ask your blessing on this special garden as a place not only to praise you in the wonders of nature but to remember our sister, Joanne. Bless what grows here and make it flourish, just as Joanne’s many gifts of time, talent, and treasure continue to help our parish community to thrive. Bless all who will pray here; give them grace and peace.
May comfort and joy be found in Joanne’s Garden, which we bless (+) in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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9 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Congratulations!
Jeff Ostrowski was recently elevated to the 4th Degree in our Knights of Columbus Council 17238. Jeff was presented his certificate and his 4th degree wardrobe on Sept. 13th by Council Grand Knight Bob McLoughlin and fellow council member 4th Degree Grand Knight Juan Huerta who is also the Faithful Navigator from Seton Ann Hall's 4th Degree Assembly.
Please join me to say "Congratulations to Jeff and thank you for your leadership and commitment to your faith and the Knights of Columbus."
Jim Kelly, Recorder, Council 171238, St Alphonsus Liguori
Protecting God’s Children
Adults who work with children while assisting St. Alphonsus Liguori School and Parish are required to register with a Virtus account, complete background
checks and attend an online VIRTUS Training Session
(in English or Spanish).
Register at www.virtus.org
Questions? Contact Site Administrators: Deana McKavanagh 847.255.7452 Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible or Linda Bromer 847-255-5538
purchases to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish and School when you designate us as your preferred charitable organization. Visit our parish website for the Amazon link to get started.
Thank you for your consideration!
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PHONE NUMBER: ______
Helping our School Just Became Easier!
Did you know that we still have 19 students who are awaiting scholarships to attend our school this fall? Now is the time to consider donating to Empower Illinois St. Alphonsus Liguori School to make it possible for these children to have a chance to access Catholic education.
Visit www.saintalphonsusschool.com for a walk through of the entire donation process. Thank you for your kind consideration!
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FOOD PANTRY NEWS…
We would like to thank the members of the Prospect Heights Garden Club for organizing and collecting food last month for the Saint Alphonsus Food Pantry. Thanks to all involved for their gifts of time, talent and treasure!
Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items:
Boxes of cereal Cans of tuna Boxes of macaroni & cheese
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
13 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Parish and School Events . . . . . Weekly/Daily Reading Guides Domestic Violence Ministry of St. Alphonsus and Reflections Available online at: Awareness + Education = Hope WWW.USCCB.ORG This is the U.S. conference of Catholic Bishops Remember, you are not alone... website. They offer links to the daily prayers, and there are links to reflections and homilies for most If you are a victim of Domestic Violence, or know days. someone who is, and need help, please contact:
WINGS 24 hour Hotline and Counseling Services WWW.Formed.org and Emergency Shelter at (847) 221-5680 St. Alphonsus Parishoners have FREE access to the formed.org which features the “Opening the Word” National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hour series, a weekly reflection with a printable guide you (800) 799-SAFE (7233) can use through the week. National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673 www.Dynamiccatholic.com Matthew Kelly is a world-renowned Catholic speaker. National Dating Abuse Helpline
You can subscribe to receive daily reflections. (866) 331-9474
In an Emergency dial 911 WWW.wordonfire.org Bishop Robert Barron’s weekly homilies are available Visit www.ndvh.org for more information for free.
Social Media Corner
**St. Alphonsus LIVE-STREAMED Mass Sundays at 11:00am** St. Alphonsus Liguori Facebook Page
Sunday Mass, 9:00am from Mercy Home on WGN Channel 9 - https://www.mercyhome.org/sunday-mass/#local-listings
Every morning (pre-recorded) - Visit Fr. Peter Wojcik's Instagram @chicagopriest for a daily reflection, prayer intentions, and practical tips for putting #faithoverfear
Every evening (LIVE at 7.30pm CST) - Tune in to Fr. Peter's Instagram @chicagopriest to join in prayer and worship for #faithoverfear Tuesday – Evening prayer service Wednesday – Mass Thursday – Eucharistic Adoration Friday – Evening prayer service Sunday morning (LIVE at 10am CST) - Visit Fr. Peter's Instagram @chicagopriest to join in prayer and worship for #faithoverfear
Additional Televised and online Masses: EWTN daily Masses https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings Daily Mass with Pope Francis (translated in English) http://www.catholictv.org/shows/pope-francis-daily-mass
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Golf Anyone?
Event Sponsored by St. Al’s Knights of Columbus & Men’s Club to Benefit St. Alphonsus School
Saturday, October 10, 2020 Old Orchard Country Club
Everyone Welcome! (Teens ages 16 & 17 with adult)
18 Hole Scramble Format —1:00pm Shotgun Start!
$110 Per Golfer Price Includes: Game of Golf / Power Cart / Lunch / 1 Drink
St Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council 17238 is offering a total of up to $500 towards first cash donations as a 50% match on donations to St Alphonsus School made at the time of check in. Donations for matching contributions of cash or checks made out to St Alphonsus Liguori School, are both acceptable at check in for matching donations.
Great Prizes & Raffles!
REGISTER PLAYERS with Jim Kelly: [email protected]
Tickets on sale now - Event limited to 60 golfers PAY BY CHECK for $110 per golfer made out to: St. Alphonsus Liguori Knights of Columbus Council 17238 MAIL PAYMENT TO: Jim Kelly, 1290 S. Highgoal Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090
Lunch Sponsors Needed: Contact Jim Kelly 847.833.7805
For more event details visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Donations will be used to offset high-level cleaning costs for St. Alphonsus School due to COVID 19 for the 2020/2021 school year. 15 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Religious Education Religious Education Registration is Open! Classes will be at home. Book pickup October 4.
Tuition Fees $200 for one child $300 for two children $400 for three or more children
Sacramental Fees $50 First Communion $75 Confirmation
Registration AND Full Payment are DUE by October 1
Information, Registration and Payments Visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Consider Volunteering! Discounts given to students of Catechists and Aides Contact Anne Balzanto at [email protected]
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Know anyone who is looking for work? St. Alphonsus may be the place for you!
We are currently seeking the following:
Part-time lunchroom manager- some training is required and will be provided
Contact Janice DiVincenzo: 847-255-5538 or [email protected]
Part-time maintenance worker
Contact Rich Miceli: 847-255-7452 or [email protected]
17 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Please Pray For: ~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ ~ Those in the Military ~
Maureen Adam Dawnelle Kuhnen Jesus DeAlfaro Gregg Kuhnen We would like to keep Active Duty Military who Aida Ammsso Jill Kusek proudly serve our country in our prayers. Todd Bartelt Giuseppe Labarbera Betty Barton Pat Laman Clayton Berrigan Megan Lawler Marie Berrigan Patti Lawler Jim Boesen Joan Lee Lawrence Boesen Larry Link Emily Bogacz Bill Lundborg Lola Bondzinski Franjo Madunic Bob Bors McKinley Majors Constance Borrero Marie Maslanka Joseph Borrero Roger MacLennan Therese M. Brown Claire Martins Rosemary Brusseau Logan Martins Rosaria Campanile Donald Matker Beverly Carlson Evelyn McKeown Antoinette Centanni Ann Michals Mary Ann Carrera Gay Miezin Deacon Norb Ciesil Craig Molick Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall Harriett Ciesil Cathy Moretti IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Jesus Gil DeAlfaro Dick Moretti Seth Rouse - USN, great grandson of Marion Mersch Magdalena del Carmen Maeve Morgan Pvt. Kenneth Ehrhardt, grandson of Martin and Mary Jean O’Leary Joan & Sonny Corona & Family Gene Murden Medic Specialist Charles Humes, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Peter Cychulski John Naughton LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout Jim Dever Susan Naughton Pfc Stephen Provost, grandson of Leo and Catherine Provost Dawn Devaney Gina O’Keefe Maj. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli David Deitrich Dan Olivett Laura DiMaria Bernie Olson Pfc. Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Nancy DiMaria Susan Ostrowski Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Steve DiMaria Patricia Parrini Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Maj. Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, Geraldine DiVincenzo Fred Perlini nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Tony Dolce Dan Peterson Maj. Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of Frank Eannarino Marcella Peterson Julianne Henington Jennie Estaban Anna Pszczola Pfc Anthony Saladino, relative of the Biagini Family Joan Fine Robert Putman LCp1. Tim Haerr, USMC, great nephew of Joyce Patton Heather Fischer Karen Ralston Danuta Folta Georgine Reynolds Srg. William Bavetta, U.S. Army, nephew of Clemens and Debra Tim Ford Mary Roseri Haskell Marge Fosselman Rosa Elia Chavez Saenz LCpl. Tiehg O’Leary, USMC, son of Tom and Bernadette O’Leary Elyse Frei Mary Jo Sheely LCDR Patrick Mitchell, USN, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Carol Glab Laura Schuerman Spiegelhalter Diane Grooznack Lindsey Skogen Chief Petty Officer, Matthew Lee, USN, Nephew of Patrick Lee Harriet Guban Mark Steiner 1st Lt. Matthew Rowe, USN, nephew of Teresa Hays James Gulyas Barbara Sullivan Spec. Zachary W. Reed, U.S.Army, grandson of Connie Reed Liz Hardesty Pat Sumner Dale Hay Donna Tadda Rev. Robert Heinz Natalie Tadda John Hipelius Anita Thomas Add a Person / Update Rank / Remove from List
Tom Huene, Jr. Justin Thompson Dennis Huff Brian Thurman Contact Deana:
Pam Jackstis Robin Tomaszewski Kaye Janezic Julia Toomey [email protected] RFK Judy Tramel 847-255-7452 x 131 Terry King Barry Trump Nancy Koelper Catherine Ward Amy Kopp Grace J. Youker ~ Our Beloved Deceased ~
Robert Ferrero (Husband of Judy) Patricia Gudgeon
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Pray the Rosary
The word
Rosary means “Crown of Roses” Girls ages 5-18 are invited to join...
St. Alphonsus Liguori American Heritage Girls Troop IL1317 Roman Catholic traditions, including devotion to our Blessed Mother
Each time you say a complete Rosary, you are AHG guides girls towards becoming women of giving the Blessed Virgin Mary a beautiful integrity through exploring life skills, faith, crown of roses. The Holy Rosary is a very service and FUN in a Christ-centered, powerful form of prayer. nurturing environment.
We’re back! Join us in church as we pray the Our Troop meets twice/month. Rosary for world peace and special intentions every Wednesday morning at 7:45am. To join contact: Mary Therese Maslanka, Troop Coordinator, Questions? Contact the [email protected] Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
19 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Beyond the Parish . . .
Semi-Retired? Retired? Open the Doors of Your Heart!— Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends— Join the Ignatian Volunteer Corps! Members of this Jesuit service Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, program serve in poor and marginalized communities 2 days per strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance! week (September-June), grow deeper in their Christian faith by For events, reservations and additional information, please visit reflecting and praying in the Jesuit tradition, and meet monthly www.wwme-chicagoland.org with other IVC members and a spiritual reflector. IVC members serve as tutors, employment counselors, food pantry volunteers, Pregnant? Need help?— elderly companions, hospital chaplains and more! Virtual and Call Crisis Pregnancy at 1-800-NO-ABORT (1-800-662-2678) in-person opportunities are available. Detailed information is St. Mary's Services Offers free, confidential counseling to assist online at www.ivcusa.org/Chicago. Register for upcoming women with an unplanned pregnancy as well as postpartum information sessions. Contact Jacqueline Fitzgerald at depression, grief and loss over a miscarriage, stillbirth, post [email protected] abortion, and/or adjustment to motherhood. Our baby closet is available for all receiving counseling. Call 847-870-8181 to make Young Adult Retreat— an appointment or to volunteer. The Freedom of Missing Out: A Retreat for Young Adults presented by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ on October 16-17, 2020 LOSS: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide— at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House (Barrington, IL) Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non- Many of us have a "fear of missing out," but we actually denominational program that supports individuals who are experience freedom when we make commitments. There is a grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide offered by Catholic depth of joy that only occurs when we go all in. Using the Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. LOSS offers a safe, Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Fr. Michael Rossmann will non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can share how we can go about making commitments and openly talk about feelings, and find resources for healing. For experiencing true freedom. Includes optional time for small- locations of support groups or access to individual supportive group sharing. Register at jesuitretreat.org grief counseling, call the LOSS Program Office at 312-655-7283 or visit www.catholiccharities.net/loss
Virtual Opportunities: Archdiocese of Chicago— Support for Loss of a Loved One— All Catholics - Register for Online Book Clubs (Even for Support and Counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one. engaged couples), Virtual Prayer Groups, Young Adult Prayer Grief and Loss Services at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Groups, Online Theological Discussions and more! offers one-on-one counseling, support groups and education for Visit our website at www.archchicago.org anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information visit
www.RainbowHospice.org or call 847-653-3141 Habitat for Humanity ReStore Arlington Heights— Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian organization well Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— known for its homebuilding program. A new ReStore is opening For upcoming Retreats and Workshops in your area please visit at 955 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights. ReStore is a home www.joyfulagain.org or call 708-354-7211 improvement store and donation center that will be open to the public selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— goods and building materials at discounted prices. Proceeds from Family members of individuals living with mental health ReStore are used to build and repair homes in our local conditions are invited to the National Alliance on Mental Illness community. Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs your support Family Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 7:00- today! ReStore Arlington Heights has much to do before it can 8:30pm 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. Questions? open. Although a significant amount of the construction has been Contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415 accomplished, there is still a need for painting, cleaning, assembling and stocking shelves, organizing the material in the Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL— warehouse, etc. If you are at all handy and like to see the newest If you or someone you know is in a crisis and needs help, we are Chicagoland ReStore before opening, come be a volunteer! available 24/7 at 844-756-8600. CBH provides a supportive, For more information about ReStore, contact Lance Dailey at compassionate and innovative environment of patient centered [email protected] or 847-742-9905 ext. 6. To be care for adolescents, adults and seniors. (Free Assessments) invited to a virtual information Zoom meeting, please send your ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief & Loss, email address to Lance! Suicidal Ideation, Anti-Social Disorder, Trauma, Self-Injury, Bi-Polar Disorder, To learn about volunteering to help build a Habitat homes in the Dual Diagnosis, School Refusal, Schizophrenia, Bullying, Teen Pregnancy. area, contact [email protected]
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 Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 20 21 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
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