St. Alphonsus Church-
News and Events
Ash Wednesday is March 2
Mass/Service Schedule:
7:00 AM Service
8:30 AM (AACA School Mass),
12:00 PM Service
6:00 PM Service (en Español)
7:00 PM Mass
There are traditional practices for Lent which help us to engage in the penitential nature of the season. All adults from the age of 18 until their 59th birthday are asked to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means eating only one full meal that day. One can eat at two other times, but the total food should not equal a full meal. This does not apply to those who are ill, pregnant or nursing.
“We call everyone throughout the archdiocese to join our prayers with those of Pope Francis,” ”Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a time of fasting and prayer in preparation for Easter. We stand with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine suffering the privations and terror of war in their homeland and we pray for their deliverance and restoration of peace."
Cardinal Cupich
There are Lenten Little Black Reflection Books available on the table in the narthex to help you keep the season.
Please note that due to reconstruction happening at the Athenaeum building, the outside gangway between the church and Athenaeum will be blocked off this week. The side entrance of the Church, closest to the Oakdale parking lot, will be open. We apologize for any inconvenience. The construction is on schedule to be completed by Saturday.
Men's Evening of Reflection
This Friday March 4, our parish Knights of Columbus council will be hosting a night of reflection for all the men of St. Alphonsus parish from 7:00-8:30 PM. The evening will begin with Stations of the Cross in church and then will be followed by a reflection and a social afterwards. All men of the parish (no KoC affiliation needed) are encouraged to come kick off Lent with this time of prayer and fellowship. Sign up at www.bit.ly/stalsreflection22
Young Adult Community Potluck Dinner
Friends! Please join us this Saturday, March 5th in St Alphonsus Festival Hall from 6-10 PM for an Around the World Potluck Community Dinner. Doors will open at 6pm for a light cocktail hour, followed by a 7 PM prayer to officially start the evening. We ask you register through this GiveCentral link. Tickets are $20 per person to reserve a seat at the table.
Made For More: Visions of the Promised Land
Tuesday, April 5 at 7 PM
St. Alphonsus is proud to bring renowned author/speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione to our parish for Made For More. This event will creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, video clips and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive...
Tickets are going fast and will sell out. The cost is $25. You can purchase tickets at the parish office or online here.
