Saint Alphonsus Parish

Join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with us next week during the following Mass times: -Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00 PM (Vigil) and Thursday, December 8th at 9:00 AM & Noon.

The Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group (BSG) is currently learning about the Psalms through the Ascension Study Program. The authors tell us “The Psalms lift to heaven the voice of Israel, forged over centuries of struggling to know and follow God through every sort of human circumstance. In Jesus Christ, the psalms become the voice of the new Israel-the Church. Through the psalms, the Holy Spirit teaches us to pray at all times and in all circumstances. The psalms help us to know God and find ourselves in him.” We invite you to join us in person on Tuesday morning at 7:30 in the narthex meeting room or on Zoom. For information, contact Dave White (215-601-3424) or ([email protected]).

Advent Choral Evensong will be held on Sunday, December 11th, at 7:00 PM. This special liturgy provides a welcomed diversion from the hectic activity surrounding the holiday season by allowing some time for reflection on the prophecy and fulfillment of our Savior’s birth. The program consists of selected scripture readings, Christmas choral anthems by the choir, and carols with the congregation. A reception will follow in the Narthex. We hope to see you there!

Our Pizza and Prayer series will resume on December 1st at 6pm. Monsignor Hennessy will continue this year’s series on vocations by speaking about marriage. He will be joined by two couples who will share their personal experience of the Sacrament. The evening begins with pizza at 6pm and then moving into the Church for reflection around 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Come join us for pizza, reflection and good conversation!

The Advent wreath is a great visual reminder of the Advent season. If you don't have one, consider getting one this year! Placing it in a prominent place in your home or setting aside prayer time as a family each evening to light the candles and reflect and pray about the season of Advent can help you remain immersed in the liturgical season. Click the title above to learn more about the "why's" of this Christmas tradition.

Thank you to everyone who is participating in this year's 2022 Giving Tree! We ask that all wrapped gifts must be dropped off by December 11th, and all monetary donations by December 5th. If you'd like more information on our program this year click the title above.