Ever wonder why we genuflect, dip our hands in holy water, or bow our heads in the name of Jesus? On Thursday evening, April 7th, Monsignor Hennessy will demonstrate some of the actions which accompany our prayers and rituals and explain where they came from. Join us beforehand for Uncle Eddie’s delicious pizza at 6:00 p.m. in the Narthex! No registration is necessary.

Pope Francis—united to all the Bishops and Catholic faithful around the world—will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary today, Friday the 25th, the feast of the Annunciation. The Pope will pray the Act of Consecration around 1:30 PM EST and has asked all Bishops and priests to join him spiritually in this prayer, which will be broadcast on our Saint Alphonsus website.

Please take the time to read the following message regarding Our Lady of Mercy, the joint educational ministry of Saint Alphonsus, Saint Catherine of Siena, and Saint Anthony of Padua. As a ministry of the parish, we believe it is important to share this with you, as well as our school community. Click the title above to read the letter.

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the local synodal process. Archbishop Pérez is inviting all Catholics to attend an engagement session offered in English and Spanish throughout the archdiocese in March and April. Participants can attend any of the 26 engagement sessions held at a variety of times and locations, including nine sessions offered virtually on Zoom and 16 sessions offered in person at parishes throughout the greater five-county area. Registration is required. For more information or to register, click the title above.

The Metropolitan Archeparchy of Philadelphia is encouraging donating directly to the Humanitarian Aid Fund for Ukraine to support war victims and aid in the humanitarian crisis. Click the title above to donate!

Catholic Relief Services and their partners need immediate support to meet both ongoing needs, as well as those related to families forced to flee their homes as the situation intensifies. CRS and partners on the ground are preparing across Ukraine and in bordering countries, ready to provide safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, transport to safe areas, counseling support, and more. Click the title above to donate!

Saint Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church is holding donation days on March 13th and 20th from 10:30 to 3:00 PM. They're collection items such as medical supplies, trash bags, linens, mobility aids, hygiene items, and more! For the full list of supplies needed and more details click the title above!