ENCOUNTER
WHEN WE ENCOUNTER JESUS,
IT CHANGES EVERYTHING
ENRICH
OUR ENCOUNTER IS ENRICHED WHEN WE ROOT OUR FAITH IN DEEP SOIL, LEARNING AND GROWING IN HOLINESS
ENGAGE
WE ENGAGE THOSE AROUND US BY SHARING ABOUT JESUS, DISCIPLE-MAKING AND BY ACTS OF CHARITY & JUSTICE
Fr. Christopher Epplett | Pastor
Father Christopher Epplett is the pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish with a heart for evangelization. He has spent many years working in pastoral ministry in several parishes throughout the Grand Rapids diocese and Michigan. In leading the parish, Fr. Christopher hopes to instill a vision for a vibrant parish where we welcome our current members and invite new ones on the adventure of knowing Jesus Christ.
Parish Staff
Michelle Hatfield
Christian Service Ministry
616-451-3043 Ext. 5304
mhatfield@stalphonsusgr.org
Gabe Groh
Assistant Director of Worship
ggroh@stalphonsusgr.org
Carol Fedewa
Director of Worship & Evangelization
616-451-3043 Ext. 5305
cfedewa@stalphonsusgr.org
Catherine McKenzie & Kim Kayser
Administrative Assistants
616-451-3043 Ext. 5300
office@stalphonsusgr.org
Deacon John Falicki
Marriage & Pastoral Care
jfalicki@stalphonsusgr.org
Maureen Cromwell
Office of Faith Formation
616-451-3043 Ext. 5302
mcromwell@stalphonsusgr.org
Gary Rowen
Facilities Manager
616-451-3043 Ext. 5306
Mike Boelens
Maintenance
Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Diocese of Grand Rapids was established on May 19, 1882. The diocese comprises 11 counties of Western Michigan: Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa. The diocese serves 175,114 Catholics, and has 80 parishes and 31 schools.