Do you have books that are clogging up your shelves, basement, or attic at home? Perhaps you have some favorites that you’d like to share with others? St. Alphonsus Parish is hosting a Book Swap for readers of all ages on June 25. All proceeds will go to Our Lady of Hope Tuition Assistance. Any donated books can be dropped off at the St. Alphonsus Parish Center the weekend of June 18th and 19th from 10:00 am until noon.

Click the title above to view a letter from Monsignor Hennessy and the 2021 Saint Alphonsus Financial Report.

Thanks to all who attended our Parish Mission. We hope it was a unique opportunity to hear the Scriptures in a different way. A very special thank you to Jeff Clements, Frank Kopacz, and Tom Maher for creating the environment for Frank Runyeon's performances and to Griffon and Ben Selgrath and Ben Citro for lending their expertise to the lighting. Thanks also to Megan Bryce and her crew for planning Monday night's social after the mission.

Saint Alphonsus Parish is hosting a Synodal Listening Session on Tuesday, May 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the young adults of the parish and any other young adults in the area interested in attending! Please join us in the narthex as we share our experience of the Church and learn by listening to one another. We would like to make on-site childcare available so that everyone wishing to participate is able to do so. There will also be a social following the listening session where we will introduce our new group, Called to be Saints: A faith community for young adults and young families, which is in partnership with Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Horsham. If you would like to attend, please contact the parish office (215-646-4600) and also let us know if you would like to bring your children for our on-site child care. We hope you can join us!

This weekend, please pick up a copy of Mary and the Saints in the Narthex to enjoy for your summer reading! Thank you to Lindy & Mike Greenhalgh for this amazing gift to the parish. 

We were blessed with beautiful weather for our two May Processions this week. Thank you to all the volunteers, catechists, parents, and students who helped make it a great Saint Alphonsus Prep year! Click the title to see more photos!

Congratulations to all our children who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday. We are so blessed to have parents and volunteers that continue to guide the growth of our student’s faith!

Existing families, look out for an email from Parish Giving. New families go to our registration page and click on link for new family registration.

Please join the Saint Alphonsus Book Club on Monday, June 6th as we discuss The Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly. This historical novel takes place during the Civil War. Our meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm, but all are welcome to arrive at 6:45 for a quick chat before we begin our discussion. Come armed with questions and comments. Need to know more? Contact Joan Wolff at joanvwolff@gmail.com. Until then, happy reading!

A Journey to Joy is coming to St. Alphonsus Parish this Spring for two consecutive evenings on Sunday, May 15, and Monday, May 16, at 7:00.  Emmy-nominated actor Frank Runyeon will deliver a dramatic solo performance in two parts: “Luke: Stories on the Road” on Sunday and “Sermon on the Mount” followed by “Hollywood vs. Faith” on Monday.  Mark your calendars!

Helping the Needy (HTN) is looking for your support with their new summer giving program, Create Summer Smiles. With the children of HTN’s Kensington ministries at risk in the warmer months due to the unsafe city streets, we’re hoping to share items with them that they can enjoy safely indoors over their summer break. Please drop off children’s board games for grades K-5/ages 5-10 in the Narthex by Sunday, June 5th. Some examples include Candyland, Clue Jr., Uno, Hoot Owl Hoot, Apples to Apples, Trouble, Monopoly, Chess, Checkers and Puzzles. If you would like more information about this program, please contact Steve Finley at (215) 576-9084.

This morning at Saint Alphonsus Parish, the Office for Child and Youth Protection hosted an event with Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month! Students, together with host pastors Monsignor Hennessy, Monsignor McHenry, and Father Rymdeika, planted blue pinwheels, symbols of the carefree and happy life every child deserves, in front of our Holy Family Statue. Thank you to everyone who helped organize and participate in such a wonderful and well-deserving event! Click to view more photos of this event!

Please join us in this opportunity to share what your journey of faith in the Church has been like, and to listen to each other's stories of faith! To help us prepare, please register by clicking the title above.

By making a donation of $10.00 you can purchase a plant in honor of your mom that will be placed on the altar on Mother's Day weekend, blessed during Mass, and later planted in Mary’s Garden for all to enjoy! Proceeds will go to help purchase a portable ultrasound machine to support at-risk pregnancies! Volunteers will be in the Narthex on 4/23, 4/24, 4/30, & 5/1. Payments can also be mailed to the rectory. Please submit by May 2nd. Click the title to see the full flyer!

Do your kids love to read? Let’s connect this summer through a great adventure series! Join us as we read the exciting series The Chime Travelers, stories of children traveling back in time to learn about a major saint's life and legend! For more information contact Michele Gordon at mgordon@stalphonsusparish.org.

A Journey to Joy is coming to St. Alphonsus Parish this Spring for two consecutive evenings on Sunday, May 15, and Monday, May 16, at 7:00. Emmy-nominated Actor Frank Runyeon will deliver a dramatic solo performance in two parts: “Luke: Stories on the Road” on Sunday and “Sermon on the Mount” followed by “Hollywood vs. Faith” on Monday. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

Please the Saint Alphonsus Book Club on Monday, April 25 as we discuss The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah. Our meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm, but all are welcome to arrive at 6:45 for a quick chat before we begin our discussion. Come armed with questions and comments. Need to know more or want to join us? Contact Joan Wolff at joanvwolff@gmail.com. Until then, happy reading!

Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School (OLM) in Maple Glen, PA, presents “Annie Jr.” The talented elementary and middle school students of OLM will inspire the audience with their rendition of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Show dates: Thurs, April 7th, Friday, April 8th, and Sat, April 9th all at 7 pm, as well as a Sunday matinee on April 10 at 2 pm in the St. Alphonsus Parish Center on the campus of Our Lady of Mercy School, 29 Conwell Drive, Maple Glen. Click the title for more information!

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.