Happy Easter 2026 at Saint Clement Parish | Chicago Catholic Church
Easter Message from Fr. Radley Alcantara, Associate Pastor
April 5 - Easter Sunday Mass Schedule
Christ Has Risen, Alleluia!
8:00 a.m. Church — Presider: Fr. Ken Simpson
9:30 a.m. Church — Presider: Fr. Radley Alcantara
9:30 a.m. Chapel — Presider: Fr. Tom Hickey
9:30 a.m. School (Family Mass) — Presider: Fr. Ken Simpson
11:15 a.m. Church* — Presider: Fr. Radley Alcantara
11:15 a.m. Chapel — Presider: Fr. Tom Hickey
11:15 a.m. School (Family Mass) — Presider: Fr. Michael Rossman, S.J.
4:30 p.m. Church — Presider: Fr. Radley Alcantara
(There is no 7:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday)
*also livestreamed
Please note:
We encourage walking, carpooling, or public transit, especially on Easter Sunday, as the parking lot will fill early. If parking in our lot, please note: All vehicles must enter the church parking lot via westbound Deming Place due to road work on Orchard Street and to ensure smooth and efficient traffic flow.
We also offer parking validation for the garage located across from Lincoln Commons at 2316 N. Lincoln/SP Parking. See the receptionist or a hospitality minister for a validation sticker.
The Easter Sunday Masses in the School will be celebrated in our Family Mass style (shorter readings, a homily geared toward young children, and space for little ones to move around).
For the 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Easter Sunday Masses, beginning 15 minutes before Mass, we will direct guests to the Chapel or the School, as the Church is expected to reach capacity.
We pray that you and your loved ones will have a Blessed Easter and experience belonging, hope, and the power of the Resurrection — Alleluia! In the weeks ahead, we invite you to walk with us through the Easter season and encounter this living hope together.
Easter Appeal
Partner with us in sharing the Hope of the Resurrection
This Easter season, we invite you to join us in sharing the hope and new life that flow from the Resurrection of Jesus. In a world often marked by uncertainty and hardship, the love of Christ continues to heal, strengthen, and unite those who are struggling. Together, we can help bring that message of hope to our community.
Our goal for the Easter Appeal is to raise $65,000 to sustain and grow our vital community programs. Your generosity supports meaningful outreach, spiritual nourishment, and opportunities for life-changing encounters with Christ for all who seek Him. Through your gift, we are able to continue sharing the beauty and importance of our faith while creating a place where hope is renewed and deeper faith is formed.
We thank God for your faithful partnership in this mission. Every gift—no matter the size—becomes a light for someone in need. Thank you for your generosity, your prayers, and your belief in the work we are called to do.
Walk With Us From the Cross to the Resurrection and Experience the Joy of New Life
Message from Fr. Radley Alcantara, Associate Pastor
Dear Saint Clement Parishioners,
It has been a gift to serve here as your associate pastor and the temporary administrator while Fr. Peter is on his sabbatical. I am grateful for his support, confidence, and friendship.
Being here at Saint Clement has been a real blessing for my own human formation, my pursuit of holiness, and my growth as a priest. It has also been a lot of fun and a joy to witness the many ways the Holy Spirit is at work in this parish and right here on this little corner of Lincoln Park. Over the past year, I have seen how God continues to bring new life where we might not expect it.
This year our parish has the privilege of accompanying 76 people preparing for the Easter sacraments. 19 will be baptized, confirmed, and receive the Eucharist for the first time. 33 will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church and celebrate Confirmation and Eucharist. Another 23 Catholics are completing their sacraments of initiation.
Each of these people began with a question, a conversation, or a desire for something more. Journeying with them reminds me why Easter matters so much. The Resurrection is breaking into people's lives every day.
When I step back and reflect on all of this, I’m reminded again and again that Christ is alive! He continues to call people, renew hearts, and build community in ways that none of us could do on our own.
Throughout this season of Lent, we have sought to live our faith fearlessly, wrapped in God's mercy. Easter shows us why we can live with that confidence. Jesus has risen, he has conquered sin and death, and nothing can separate us from his love. May that same courage and mercy fill your hearts as you celebrate these holy days and rejoice in the hope of the Resurrection.
I invite you to enter Holy Week with us. Walk with the Lord through the Last Supper, the Cross, and the quiet waiting of Holy Saturday. Then, come celebrate the joy of Easter morning!
I also invite you to consider supporting our Easter Appeal. Our goal is to raise $65,000 to help sustain and expand the ministries that serve thousands of people in our parish and neighborhood each year.
Thank you for being part of this community and for the many ways you help make Saint Clement a place where people encounter Christ and find belonging.
May the joy of the Resurrection fill your heart, renew your hope, and bring you peace this Easter season.
Happy Easter!
Fr. Radley Alcantara, Associate Pastor
