http://stalphonsusgr.org Grand Rapids Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:25:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Saint Alphonsus Liguori was born near Naples, Italy September 27, 1696.   He was a hard-working student and received his degree in law at age 16. Shortly after, he became a famous lawyer. In 1723, he lost a case and, in spite of parental opposition, he decided to become a priest. He ... http://stalphonsusgr.org/st-alphonsus-liguori/ Dear Parishioners, Some four weeks ago, after returning from New Orleans, I drove to Chicago to see my surgeon because there was something just not right about my leg.  Go figure!  When I saw him he asked when I wanted to be operated on because the retinaculum was torn again and ... http://stalphonsusgr.org/a-message-from-fr-denis/ The St. Al's Parish Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, August 28. The cost is $60 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, dinner and beverages. Gather your friends for a foursome or individuals will be grouped into a foursome. Either way, it will be a ... http://stalphonsusgr.org/st-als-annual-golf-outing-august-28/ Brother Andy Patin will be away on sabbatical for six months for a time of prayer, reflection, and a healthy dose of relaxation. Please direct all calls related to the Sick and Aging ministry to PALS or call the Rectory at 451-3043. Since PALS will be covering Br. Andy's ministry in ... http://stalphonsusgr.org/communion-visits/ The Office of Faith Formation will be offering classes for Catholic adults who have never been confirmed. The class will be held on September 14, 21, and 28 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Please call 459-5472 for more information. http://stalphonsusgr.org/adult-confirmation-classes/ All are welcome to the first profession of vows of Aaron Meszaros into the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer on August 1, 2010, at the 11:00 am Mass. A luncheon in the Parish Center will follow the Mass. Please bring a dish to pass. http://stalphonsusgr.org/first-profession-of-vows-august-1/ On Sunday, August 1st, the Feast Day of St. Alphonsus Liguori, founder of the Redemptorists,  we will be offering a special blessing through his intercession for those suffering from arthritis and other serious physical ailments. The blessing will be offered after each Mass along with prayer cards. There will be ... http://stalphonsusgr.org/blessing-august-1/ Please join us for Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on July 31 at 10:00 amas we celebrate the Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori. Please bring a lawn chair. We will gather at the grave sites of our Redemptorists. http://stalphonsusgr.org/feast-of-st-alphonsus-july-31-mass/ The Social Concerns Ministry is in need of volunteers for the following program in August: Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday August 3rd 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Individuals are needed to unload the truck and pass out fresh produce, dairy and bread products  to those in need in the neighborhood. Do you know someone ... http://stalphonsusgr.org/volunteers-needed/ Dear Parishioners, As July continues to fade, I think of how good God is and how He provides not only what is necessary, but lots of goodies that are extras, wrapped in beauty along with doses of nourishment.  Just look around you and see all that is in bloom, even an ... http://stalphonsusgr.org/a-message-from-brother-andy/