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Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time• September 29, 2019

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From The Pastor’s Desk After a busy summer of school and a busy two months getting caught up at the parish, I’m enjoying a week of vacation. I’ll be back in the office on Wednesday.

On Thursday, October 3, please join me at a presentation on the Eastern Catholic Churches. The goal of the presentation will be to broaden our understanding of what it means to be Catholic. The Roman Catholic Church is one of twenty-four Catholic Churches. The Roman Catholic Church is the only Western Church. The other twenty-three Catholic Churches are Eastern. Come and learn a bit more about these important churches. The talk will begin at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Room.

Next weekend, we will hold our annual Mission Appeal Weekend. As we did last year, the appeal will be made for the Archdiocese of Madurai, India. This is Father Britto’s home. Not only do we have the chance to support a worthy cause in India, we have a chance to support our very own Father Britto and express our gratitude to his Archbishop for sharing him with us. I thank you in advance for your generous support.

Today is the Feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the Archangels. God, in his greatness, has given us the angels to watch over us. We do well to call upon their assistance. There is a tradition of praying the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel after Mass. It might be a nice thing to recover, especially in our challenging times. Please join me in praying this prayer frequently.

St. Michael the Archangel, Defend us in battle, Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, By the power of God, Thrust into hell Satan, And all the evil spirits Who prowl about the world Seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

-Fr. Aaron J. Esch

Retirement From Active Ministry I wanted to give our wonderful faith community notice that it is time for me to retire from active ministry. My covenant with the parish runs until December of this year.

In light of the fact that Fr. Aaron will be leaving on sabbatical at the same time (end of December), returning at the end of April, we have chosen the weekend of April 25/26, 2020, as the formal closure date. At those weekend liturgies, I will deacon at all Masses and preach. Please be aware that I will retain my diaconal faculties and still be able to do baptisms, funerals and witness mar-riages as requested. The reason I have chosen to retire is simply this…I will be 75 years old in October, and have been a deacon for 35+ years.

As I have advanced in years, my knees give out (sometimes without notice) and, from time to time, I miss a few things (memory issues). While this is a normal part of the aging process, I am making adjustments in my life to accommodate my comfort level. -Deacon Ted

A Word Of Thanks Thank you to the St. Alphonsus organizations who contributed to the parking lot improvement project! We have all benefited from the patching, resealing and repainting of the entire parish and school parking lots. And, let’s not forget the bright LED fixtures that have been installed in the church/school parking lot to help keep our facilities, parishioners, and guests safe in the eve-nings. The following organizations made it happen: 2019 Auction Donors who supported the Safe-ty 2.0 initiative, Athletics ($5,000), Home & School ($5,000), and Fish Fry ($10,000). Thank you all for coming together to support this important improvement to our parish campus. May God bless you abundantly! -Kathy Jaeckels, Director of Finance

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Neighbors Saint Alphonsus shares an access road with our neighbors to the south, Dale Creek Apart-ments. Please remember to:

-Observe posted 15 MPH speed limit -Don’t swerve around speed bumps -Don’t block apartment driveways if the line in/out of St. Al’s is backed up -Be kind and courteous to our neighbors; say “Hello” if you see them

Thank you! -Bill Kelly, Office and Technology Manager

Rosary Rally Please come and join others for a Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 12, at 12 noon, in the St. Al’s chapel, commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the Miracle of Fatima. Over 20,000 rosary rallies will be held at this same time throughout the United States. For more information, contact Russ Flayter at 421-0804.

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Hosting An Oktoberfest Saturday October 12, 2019, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in St. Alphonsus Community Room, featuring Lausitz Brass. Tickets-Adults $12.00/Children $7.00. Purchase tickets through the Parish Office. Call 421-2442, or send an email to parishsecretary@st-alphonsus.org.

Ticket Includes: Admission Fee; sausage platter with German cabbage and

potatoes; one beverage of choice

Hospitality Weekend Hospitality Weekend is next weekend, October 5/6. Join fellow parishioners in the Community Room, where the Athletics’ Committee will be your hosts for hospitality. Camaraderie and refreshments await you after all Masses next weekend.

Parish Giving Results

Envelope and Offertory Contributions: July 1, 2019 through September 23, 2019 *

This Past Weekend’s Contributions $ 24,244 This Month’s Contributions (to date) $ 79,957 Last Year Same Month Contributions $ 97,326 (to date) (was last Monday of the month, so included September ACH deposits) Budgeted Amount for September $ 103,672

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For more detailed information on the Operations Budg-et and Balance Sheet, see the Monthly Financials at www.st-alphonsus.org/financecouncil.cfm.

Please remember St. Alphonsus Parish in your will.

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Prayer For Peace Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Lover Of Nature Saint Francis was born in the town of Assisi in Italy, in 1182. At the age of 20, he devoted himself to a life of prayer. Three years later, Francis embraced a life of poverty and dedicated himself to God.

Francis was a lover of nature. He took long walks through the countryside and studied its plants and trees. Francis felt that all plants and animals were part of God’s kingdom.

Saint Francis is the founder of the Franciscan religious order. He is the patron saint of those who care for plants and animals.

His feast day is celebrated on October 4. Blessing of the Animals celebrations are held on October 4, the feast of Saint Francis, all over the United States. They are often held outdoors. A priest blesses each pet by praying a special prayer and sprinkling the pet with holy water.

A Stewardship Moment In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers a warning about living selfishly in his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The Rich Man holds sumptuous feasts and dresses in fine clothes. But despite his afflu-ence, he does nothing to relieve the painful hunger and debilitating condition of his neighbor Lazarus. He neglects to love his neighbor as he loves himself and is sent to hell for his lifestyle and desire for self-gratification. The Rich Man represents those who spend their money on their own personal pleasures with no regard for sharing their material possessions with the poor and needy in their own neighborhood. Good stewards realize the practical implications of not only loving God, but loving their neighbor as they would love themselves. Who are the less fortunate in our neighborhood? Do we share a portion of our own blessings with them?

Inheritance 2019 Is Just One Month Away This is a conference for adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Inheritance 2019: Step into the True, Good, and Beautiful, Saturday October 12, at 9:00 a.m., at Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Our world is often marked by pain, heartbreak, and loneliness. It can be difficult as a 20 or 30 something to navigate while holding down a social life, relationships, and work. But we believe life is a gift! At Inheritance 2019, we invite you to step into your inheritance as a son or daughter of God who loves you and has a plan for you. Inherit the true, good, and beautiful life.

This conference is an opportunity to meet amazing people, to be inspired by national and local speakers, and most of all, to encounter Jesus in a powerful way. It's going to be deep. It's going to be a blast. It's going to be life-changing. Let's get to work. Please visit https://archmil.regfox.com/inheritance-2019 to get details and to register.

Brew City Catholic is the hub for events, ministries and movements that invite adults in their 20s and 30s to encounter Jesus and His Church.,

SEEKING: Unconfirmed Adult Catholics Catholic adults who have not been confirmed but have been baptized and have received First Communion are invited to participate in a Confirmation Prepara-tion Program. We’ll meet on Thursday evenings for ten calendared sessions, starting October 17. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated during our Easter Vigil Liturgy at St. Al’s. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Sister Eileen at eileen@st-alphonsus.org; 421-2442 x 224.

Holy Hour For Life Join us for a Holy Hour for Life on Thursday, October 17, at 4:30 p.m., in the chapel. The Holy Hour will include Exposition and Benediction of the Holy Eucharist. Come join in to pray for a culture that respects all human life from conception to natural death.

Small Faith Communities Begin The Week Of October 14 Come for five weeks of faith-sharing! During the 90-minute sessions, we’ll use “Life After Sunday” booklets to aid our faith-sharing. There are daytime and evening groupings. Newcomers are always welcome. Sign-up: www.st-alphonsus.org, Adult

Ministry link, or call 421-2442 x 225.

Senior Craft Fair Brenwood Senior Apartments, 9501 Loomis Road, in Franklin, is having their 15th Annual Christ-mas Craft Fair on Saturday, October 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There will be 26 vendors for you to enjoy, including a food vendor this year. Come and shop the craft fair; you’ll find many delightful treasures there.

Popcorn Sales The cub scouts will be selling popcorn in the church next weekend, October 5/6, after all Masses. Please support the cub scouts in their sales.

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School Scene As a middle school reading teacher, I find that some people may be surprised to know that I still read aloud to my students. Why not? I have found that reading aloud even at this age brings great rewards and has been endorsed by many of the reading workshops that I have attended. My students often enter the room saying ”Mrs. Radish, are you read-ing to us today?” I wish adults could observe my room and see the expressions on my students' faces as I read to them. The room is completely silent, and they are as focused

as ever just waiting for the words of the story to unfold. I encourage parents to read aloud with their children as well. It is a wonderful activity that brings connections far beyond the book being read. As Author Mem Fox says, “You never outgrow being read to.” How true! -Maureen Radish/Catholic Educator

High School Open Houses Continued Marquette University High School, 3401 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee-October 27 (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) w/Mass at 9:00 a.m. St. Thomas More High School, 2601 E. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee-October 27 (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or October 28 (5-7:00 p.m.) St. Anthony High School, 4807 S. 2nd Street, Milwaukee November 7 (3-6:00 p.m.)

2019-2020 Catholic High

School Open Houses Check out the open houses to see which one would be the best fit for your child. Students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to attend.

Messmer High School, 742 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee-October 6 (12-2:00 p.m.) & October 11 (4-6:00 p.m.) Divine Savior Holy Angels, 4257 N. 100th Street, Milwaukee-October 13 (10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. w/Mass at 9:00 a.m.) Pius XI Catholic High School, 135 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee-October 15 (5-8:00 p.m.) Catholic Memorial High School, 601 E. College Avenue, Waukesha-October 20 (11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., w/Mass at 10:00 a.m.) St. Joan Antida High School, 1341 N. Cass Street, Milwaukee-October 24 (6-8:30 p.m.) Dominican High School, 120 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay-October 27 (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. w/Mass at 8:30 a.m.)

Mission Appeal For The Archdiocese Of

Madurai, Tamilnadu, India On behalf of my diocese, “Madurai Archdiocese,” I come to you for your kind and generous help for our missions in our Archdiocese in India. Our diocese will be grateful and thankful for any support and help you show toward this noble cause. In short, I will explain the need and purpose of the “Mission Appeal.” The purpose of this Mission Appeal is for the construction of the New Pastoral Centre Building. (Although we promoted and made the Mis-sion appeal last year for the same above project, we do it again this year because of the huge amount we are in need of to complete the project. The construction work is on its way.)

The Archdiocese of Madurai has a very long history. The Archdiocese of Madurai has its origin in Madurai Mission established by Fr. Robert De Nobi-li, SJ, the pioneer and foremost figure of inculturation, i.e., social and cultural adaptation of Christianity in 1606, and is closely associated with great mis-sionaries, like St. Francis Xavier, the Apostle of the East, St. John De Britto, a martyr, Fr. Constantine Beschi, SJ, a great missionary and master of Tam-il literature.

Madurai was made a diocese on January 8, 1938, and raised to an Archdio-cese on September 9, 1953. It covers an area with a population of 7,981,450. The Catholics are about 145,000. About 110 active diocesan priests are working in and outside of the diocese. We carry out various pas-toral and social ministries, including to the non-Christians through the dioce-san Pastoral Centre, which is the heart of our diocese. The Pastoral Centre regularly holds seminars and workshops for the personnel involved in edu-cational, health care and social work apostolates so that they are carried out in line with and contribute to the overall pastoral plan of the Archdiocese. Ministries relating to families, spirituality, faith formation of Catholics, cate-chetics, evangelization, ecumenism, inter-religious harmony and dialogue, youth formation, basic Christian communities, the imprisoned in jails, the substance and alcohol addicted are our main focus as well. All these minis-tries have their offices in the Pastoral Centre building, which was built in

1940, to be a printing press and later on it was converted to be the Pastoral Centre in 1970s. Due to lack of space to accommodate the increased num-ber of departments and offices, some of them are forced to function out of other buildings on the campus including the archbishop’s office.

The building that is currently accommodating the Pastoral Centre is in dilapi-dated condition, constructed almost 80 years ago and having used impover-ished construction materials to save cost. Also, the skills employed during the construction of the building were defective, and the supervision at times was minimal or left in the hands of unskilled foremen and have contributed to the fast deterioration of the building. The civil engineer was invited to inspect the building and gave his opinion that no repair and renovation is possible at this late stage and that the building had to be demolished and a new one put up in its place. So, as per the direction of the civil engineer, we have demolished the old building last August, and started the construction work.

A building of reasonable size and at the same time functional, in contrast to the present one, is the need of the hour to accommodate the Pastoral Cen-tre and the offices of various diocesan commissions to carry out their func-tions. The proposed construction of the Pastoral Centre will be a stand-ing edifice to the generosity of all those concerned, including that of those contributing to the project for its implementation. On behalf of my diocese, I request your support with prayers to the Lord who is the prolific giver of all that is good.

I am planning to explain this project in detail, as I preach at all the Masses on the weekend of October 5/6, 2019.

My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glori-ous riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

-Fr. Britto Suresh

Associate Pastor

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The Gift Of Our Guardian Angels It’s good to know we’re not alone. This October 2, we celebrate the feast of our guardian angels. This ancient belief has roots in Scripture. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus implies the special guiding care of the angels. “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father” (Matthew 18:10). Our guardian angels are given to us by God to protect and watch over us from the moment of our conception until the hour of death. Let’s pray together to our own heavenly help: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side to light, to guard, to rule, and to guide. Amen. ©LPi

Prayers To The Archangels St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O prince of the heav-enly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

Blessed Saint Gabriel, Archangel We beseech you to intercede for us at the throne of di-vine mercy: As you announced the mystery of the Incarnation to Mary, so through your pray-ers may we receive strength of faith and courage of spirit, and thus find favor with God and redemption through Christ Our Lord. May we sing the praise of God our Savior with the an-gels and saints in heaven forever and ever. Amen.

Blessed Saint Raphael, Archangel, We beseech you to help us in all our needs and trials of this life, as you, through the power of God, didst restore sight and gave guidance to young Tobit. We humbly seek your aid and intercession, that our souls may be healed, our bodies protected from all ills, and that through divine grace we may become fit to dwell in the eternal Glory of God in heaven. Amen.

Scripture Readings Readings for the week of September 29, 2019 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31 Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22- 23 [17]/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [Zec 8:23]/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [9ab]/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-35, 36-37 [34]/Lk 10:17-24 Next Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10

Observances for the week of September 29, 2019 Sunday: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church Tuesday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Wednesday: The Holy Guardian Angels Thursday: Friday: St. Francis of Assisi Saturday: Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Next Sunday: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life

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Greendale Veterans

Memorial Dedication Honor and remember our Veterans. The Greendale Veterans Memorial Dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., on the corner of Broad Street and Southway.

Question Of The Week Theme: God cares for the poor and the op-pressed, and we should too! Question for Youth: The Gospel story tells us that we are judged by what we do or don’t do for the poor and needy. How are you cur-rently reaching out to those in need? What more could you do? Question for Adults: What choices can you or have you made to balance your own life with those who are homeless, poor and in need of assistance for daily living? How does this Gospel reading inform you about that?

Thursday, October 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m. “The Catholic Church: A Communion of Churches” with Rev. Aaron J. Esch, Community Room How well do we know the Catholic Church? When we speak of the Catholic Church, we often are speaking only of the Roman Catholic Church. However, the Roman Catholic Church is only one of the twenty-four Catholic Churches. The other 23 are fully Catho-lic: the Eastern Catholic Churches. This session will present an introduction to these Churches. Hopefully, we’ll broaden our perspectives and gain a deeper appreciation for the various rich traditions that comprise our Catholic Faith.

Father Aaron Esch, St. Alphonsus’ Pastor, holds a Licentiate of Sacred Theology from Gregorian Uni-versity, Rome.

To register, call 421-2442 x 225. No Fee.

Thursday, October 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m. “Your Chief Duty and Supreme Dignity: Living Out the Baptismal Priesthood”

with Michael Brummond, S.T.D. Community Room

Through baptism, each member of the lay faithful shares in the one priesthood of Je-sus Christ. God has made his new people, “a kingdom of priests to God the Fa-ther” (Rev.1:6), called to “offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 2:5). Come to explore how we live out our baptismal priesthood both at Mass and in our daily lives.

Doctor Mike Brummond is Assistant Professor of Systematic Studies at Sacred Heart Seminary/ST in Hales Corners.

To register, call 421-2442 x 225. Freewill offering.

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Mass Intentions Saturday, September • 28 Weekday 4:30 pm † Theresa Wesolowski (Family) Sunday, September • 29 Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30 am † Jack Dobra (John & Sharon Broderick) 9:00 am For the Parishioners † Mary Tatera (Arlene Mikna) 11:00 am † Lucille Temby (Dan Zillmer Family) Monday, September • 30 St. Jerome 7:00 am † All Souls (Family & Friends) Tuesday, October • 1 St. Therese Of The Child Jesus 7:00 am † Carl Anderson (Family & Friends) 6:30 pm Rosary-Devotions in the Chapel Wednesday, October • 2 The Holy Guardian Angels 8:00 am † Paul Schwabe (Thomas Kettler) (All School) Thursday, October • 3 Weekday 7:00 am † Eunice Derdzinski-Hennessy (Ken & Aurora Derdzinski) 4:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel Friday, October • 4 St. Francis Of Assisi 7:00 am † All Souls (Family & Friends) Saturday, October • 5 Weekday 8:00 am † All Souls (Family & Friends) 8:30 am Confessions 3:30 pm Confessions 4:30 pm † Sandy Glascock & † Karen Stigler (Carol Fleming) Baptisms Sunday, October • 6 Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30 am † All Souls (Family & Friends) 9:00 am For the Parishioners † James Burns (Diana Burns) 11:00 am † Glenn Richlen (Rita & Dan Kohn)

Contacts Church Building 6060 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129 Parish Ministry Center & Christian Formation Office…….414-421-2442 5960 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129-1824 Fax…………………………………………………………………414-421-8744 E-mail…………………………………………………..stals@st-alphonsus.org Website………………………………………………….www.st-alphonsus.org Pastoral Staff…………………………………………………….414-421-2442 Pastor, Rev. Aaron Esch………………………… fraaron@st-alphonsus.org Associate Pastor, Rev. Britto Suresh…….. .brittosuresh@st-alphonsus.org

eileen@st-alphonsus.org Office & Technology Manager, Bill Kelly……………..bill@st-alphonsus.org Director of Finance, Kathy Jaeckels………………kathyj@st-alphonsus.org Director of Liturgy & Music, Terry Piontkowski ……terry@st-alphonsus.org Director of Christian Formation, Julie Petri………...petrij@st-alphonsus.org Assoc. Dir. Of Christian Formation, Julie Lobitz……...lobitzj@st-alphonsus.org

School Principal, Mary Stallmann…………………. mary@st-alphonsus.org Facilities Manager, Jacob Majstorovic…………….jacob@st-alphonsus.org Permanent Deacon, Ted Gurzynski……….theodore.gurzynski@gmail.com Permanent Deacon, James Leggett..jleggettfarmersinsurance@gmail.com

Rev. Walter Vogel………………………………………….Priest In Residence School Offices…………………………………………………..414-421-1760 6000 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129 School & Gym Entrances…………………………...6080 West Loomis Road Fax…………………………………………………………………414-433-0709 Pastoral Council Chairperson, Denna Flemming…………………..430-1482 Parish Trustee, Mary Sue Taft……………………………………….425-6400 Parish Trustee, Robert Lange………………………………………..940-2755 Neighborhood Outreach Program……………………………………488-6500 Emergency Food Pantry……………………………………………...514-4400

Prayer Network If you have a Special Intention for which you would like prayers, please call one of the St. Alphonsus Prayer Networks: St. Ann (Geri)…………………………………………………………..281-4507 St. Patrick (Rosemary)………………………………………………..421-2548 The networks are confidential; please feel free to contact them with your requests.

Eucharistic Celebrations Weekend……...Saturday 8:00 am 4:30 pm; Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am Weekday…………………………………………………………..See schedule

Sacrament of Baptism For Baptismal arrangements, call the Parish Office, 421-2442.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 8:30 am 3:30 pm or anytime by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick Please contact the parish office to make an appointment to be anointed

New Membership Joining our parish community can be easily done at the Parish Ministry Cen-ter, Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., or Fridays from 8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. You can also register online at www.st-alphonsus.org.

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This Week

Sunday, September 29, 2019 6:00 pm Orientation-1st Communion Church 7:00 pm Orientation-Confirmation Church Monday, September 30, 2019 7:00 pm Sunday Choir Rehearsal Church 7:30 pm AA Reality Support Group PMC/P-101 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 7:00 pm Recovery (Mental Health Support Group) PMC/P-103 Wednesday, October 2, 2019 7:00 pm Saturday Choir Rehearsal Church 7:00 pm RCIA PMC/P-101 Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:00 am Bereavement Support Group (1st & 3rd Thursday) PMC/P-101 1:00 pm Little Rock Scripture Study PMC/P-104 6:30 pm Lector Practice Church 7:00 pm ALP-Theology Presentation With Fr. Aaron Community Room 7:00 pm Handbell Practice Fr. Alan Meeting Room Saturday, October 5, 2019 8:30 am Instrumental Rehearsal Church Hospitality After 4:30 Mass Community Room Sunday, October 6, 2019 Hospitality After All Mases Community Room 10:15 am Faith Formation Elementary Classes School 6:30 pm Faith Formation Middle & High School Classes School

Do you know that St. Peregrine is the cancer saint?

Wedding Banns Please pray for this couple, who is about to celebrate the Sacrament Of Matrimony: I—David Feather & Emily Fax