Parish Life Ministries
Thrive Middle School Ministry
For those in 6-8th grade looking to grow in a fun and faith-based community!
Contact: Brittany Renne, 616-901-3107, brenne@asagr.org
Senior Programming
We offer hospitality, activities, opportunities for service, and presentations for our seniors on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Michelle Hatfield, mhatfield@stalphonsusgr.org
Mitten Catholic: Young Adult Ministry
Fostering a vibrant, faith-centered community for those ages 21-33 in the Grand Rapids area.
Contact: Mary Sutarik, 616-315-0470
Knights of Columbus
Members have the opportunity to live the faith they profess, to be of service to their neighbors, church and community. Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month in the Parish Center. Men of the parish age 18 and older are welcome to join the Knights.
Contact: Rod Cronin, rodcronin@comcast.net, 616-481-7640.
VOLUNTEER: GET INVOLVED
Church Decorations
Volunteers use their artistic talents to create and enhance the beauty of the church interior through each liturgical season. Volunteer opportunities include making banners, hanging decorations, assembling candle/flower arrangements and bringing new ideas to this ministry. Contact: Jodi Deschaine 616-364-8503
Funeral Luncheon
Funeral luncheons are prepared and served in the cafeteria and gym. Volunteers are needed to set tables, prepare food, help serve and clean up after the luncheon. Volunteers are also needed to donate salads or desserts. Anyone over the age of 14 can volunteer. Contact: Phyllis Saganski, 616-451-4619
Senior Programming
Volunteers help plan and facilitate programming on Tuesdays.
Contact: Michelle Hatfield, mhatfield@stalphonsusgr.org
Church Cleaners
Volunteers clean the church interior on a weekly basis on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Parish Office
Garden Care
Volunteers are needed to clean up and maintain the landscaped areas around the Parish campus.
Contact: Parish Office
Respect Life
40 Day for Life campaigns are held in spring and fall. The Focus on Life dinner is a fundraiser for Grand Rapids Right to Life held in October. This ministry is open to anyone called to stand in the gap of the unborn, elderly and all life issues. Contact: Mary Reed, 616-322-4700