We need people for clean-up, busing tables, and Friday afternoon set-up. If you would like to help, please call Bob at 913-4403.
Homilies
January 29, 2012 By
Homilies from the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time have been uploaded to the Homilies page. The page can be accessed by clicking the Homilies link in the Menu bar located at the top of this page.
Walking Program
January 26, 2012 By
Starting on January 16, 2012, the gym in the Parish Center will open Monday-Friday from 7:30am to noon for people interested in having a dry, warm, and safe place to walk. Bring your tennis shoe. No street shoes please.
St. Al’s Parish Auction – February 18
January 7, 2012 By
Everything you need to know about the 2012 Parish Auction can be found in the drop down Menu at the top of this page.
Save the date! Our Parish Auction is undergoing an entire revamping this year. You will want to mark your calendars now for February 18, 2012, for a night of fun, great food and community. If you would like to become part of our planning committee contact us at stalphonsusauction@gmail.com or Linda at 485-6507.
Year End Contributions
December 21, 2011 By
All 2011 tax deductible contributions to the Church, Capital Campaign, Parish Foundation and Educational Endowment should be in the Rectory by December 30.
Advent/Christmas 2011 Calendar
November 20, 2011 By
A schedule of Advent and Christmas Masses and Services to be held at St. Alphonsus can be found at the link below.
Sr. Jean Milhaupt, OP – In Memoriam
November 3, 2011 By
Sr. Jean Milhaupt, OP, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the age of 88 after 65 years of religious life.
Visitation
Thursday, November 3, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Chapel of the Word, Marywood Health Center, 111 Lakeside Drive NE
Remembering Service
Thursday, November 3, 7:00pm
Dominican Chapel/Marywood, 2025 East Fulton Street NE
Mass of Resurrection
Friday, November 4, 4:00pm
Dominican Chapel/Marywood, 2025 East Fulton Street NE
Sister Jean is survived by her sisters, Rosemary Brown and Marilyn Hefferan and her brother, John (Peg) Milhaupt of Grand Rapids; many friends, Sisters in her Dominican Community, the Aquinas College Community and the St. Alphonsus Parish Community. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in Sister Jean Milhaupt’s name may be made to the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters Health Care Fund.
Celebration and Fundraiser – November 12
October 30, 2011 By
On Saturday November 12, we’ll celebrate the 30th anniversary of Virginia (Fortier) Grile donating her kidney to her sister, Kathy (Fortier) Reimer. Virginia’s beautiful gift to Kathy has lasted 30 years. It’s time to celebrate! The evening beings with Mass at 5:15pm followed by dinner, dance and much more in the St. Alphonsus Parish Center from 6:00pm to midnight. Music by OTC. All proceeds will go to Saint Mary’s Health Care Kidney Transplant Program. For more information and tickets go to www.kathyskidney.com or call Virginia at 691-7295 or Laura at 690-6004.
Construction Update – September 6
September 6, 2011 By
The painting/repair work continues on the church interior. During the third stage of painting, all entrances to the church will remain open. Handicap access to the church is available through the west entrance via the parking lot ramp or through the east entrance via the circle drive.
During this project the following Masses will be celebrated in the church: 8:00am and 5:15pm Saturday; 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am and 5:15pm Sunday. All weekday Masses will be celebrated in the chapel located in the Parish Center Lounge. Enter through the doors on Carrier Street and follow the signs to the chapel.
RCIA
September 6, 2011 By
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the process for welcoming adults into full communion in the Catholic Faith. Our Inquiry sessions will begin on October 2nd and will continue for four weeks. Inquiry is a time to answer questions and earnestly begin the process of RCIA. Please contact the rectory, 451-3043, if you have an interest or you know someone who my be interested in becoming a full member of the Catholic faith.
