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First Sunday Of Lent • March 10, 2019

JOIN US FOR OUR PARISH MISSION

March 9-10-11-12

“No Greater Love:” Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Jesus

With Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM

Popular Preacher, Teacher, and Spiritual Guide

Fr. Johnpaul will preach at all weekend Masses

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Three Mission Sessions Sunday, March 10, at 4:00 p.m., in Church Monday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m., in Church

Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m., in Church Socials on Monday and Tuesday after the Service

No Registration Needed; Freewill Offering Come be inspired! All are welcome!

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From The Pastor’s Desk After Christmas and Easter, Ash Wednesday Masses are the most attended liturgies of the year. It was good to see so many parishioners and visitors at the four Masses last Wednesday. Lent is off to a good start.

For your benefit, we are glad to offer a Parish Mission with Father Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM, starting this Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., in the Church. The Parish Mission is a time of prayer and spir-itual renewal. It will continue on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Please make every effort to attend.

You are also encouraged to attend the Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings during Lent. Stations begin at 7:00 p.m., in the Church and last for about thirty minutes. After a long week (and after a great St. Alphonsus Fish Fry), it is nice to spend the time walking the road to Calvary with the Lord. Stations of the Cross are one of my very favorite devotions. Everyone is welcome, in-cluding the very young.

The Vocations Committee invites you to join us for a special rosary offered for the intention of an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. There is a great need for people to de-vote their lives to service in the Church as ordained men and consecrated men and women. The Vocations Rosary will take place on Sunday, March 24, at 10:15 a.m., in the Chapel. Come and pray for the needs of the Church.

One of the prayers we pray at the Stations of the Cross is as follows:

We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You, because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

In this holy Lenten season, may we grow in our love for Jesus Christ and His Holy Cross.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

-Fr. Aaron J. Esch

Pray the Rosary for Vocations

Please join us in praying the Rosary for the intention of an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We will gather in the Chapel at 10:15 a.m., on Sunday, March 24. May the Lord raise up shepherds after his own Heart.

St. Alphonsus—Greendale Reconciliation—Saturdays at 8:30 am until no one is waiting and Saturdays at 3:30 pm, March 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13 Tuesday Evening Mass Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 & 16 at 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross Fridays, March 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12, at 7:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 pm & Wednesday, April 17, at 2:00 pm (Gr. 8 School Students) Palm Sunday—April 14 Saturday Mass at 4:30 pm w/procession Sunday Masses at 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 am w/procession at 11:00 am Holy Thursday—April 18 Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm; Adoration until 10:00 pm Good Friday—April 19 Ecumenical Walk w/Cross, 12:00 noon Ecumenical Service 1:00 pm The Lord’s Passion Service, 7:00 pm w/Adoration & Communion Holy Saturday—April 20 Blessing of Easter Food, 11:00 am Easter Vigil, 8:15 pm Easter Sunday—April 21 Masses at 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 am

St. John the Evangelist—Greenfield Confession Fridays at 8:30 am; March 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12 Saturdays at 8:30 am; March 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13 Saturday, April 6, 3:30-4:00 pm Parish Lenten Retreat with Fr. Juniper Adams, CFR Sunday - Wednesday, March 31 - April 3 at 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Wednesdays at 6:30 pm; March 13, 20, 27, April 10 & 17 Fridays at 2:00 pm (School Students) March 8, 22, 29, April 5 & 12 Blessing of Food Baskets Saturday, April 20, at 12:00 pm Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Thurs-day, April 18, at 7:00 pm Good Friday - Good Friday Service - Friday, April 19, at 1:00 pm Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil - Saturday, April 20, at 8:00 pm Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 21, at 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Martin of Tours—Franklin Stations of the Cross Thursdays - 6:00 pm - March 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 11 School - Friday - 2:15 pm - April 12 Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:00 pm Holy Thursday, April 18 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Altar of Repose until 10 pm Good Friday, April 19 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross 5:30 pm Soup and Bread 7:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Easter Vigil, April 20 3:00 pm Blessing of the Food 8:00 pm Bilingual Solemn Vigil Easter Sunday, April 21 8:30 & 10:30 am English Mass 12:30 pm Vietnamese Mass

Cluster Parishes’ Lenten Schedules

Now Hiring At St. Alphon-

sus: Associate Director Of

Christian Formation The Associate Director of Christian For-mation (ADCF) position is a ten-month, full time, salaried, professional member of the Pastoral Staff, accountable to the Pastor and directly reporting to the Director of Christian Formation (DCF), and is responsi-ble for working with the DCF in the areas of Christian Formation pertaining to Kindergar-ten through 10th grade and Youth Confirma-tion. The hours per week called for in this job description vary according to the de-mands of the day and season, but average 35 to 40 per week. Typically, the position has concentrated weekend hours with regu-lar office days. Evening and weekend work is necessary. Please submit cover letter, resume and any references to Dave at dave@st-alphonsus.org prior to March 15, 2019. See the job description on our web-site, www.st-alphonsus.org. -Dave Tomasiewicz, Director of Operations Cluster Parish’s Reconciliation Service 12 Hours Of Reconciliation—8:00 am-8:00 pm; Wednesday, April 10, at St. Mary-Hales Corners. (Priests from St. Alphonsus, St. John the Evange-list, St. Martin of Tours, and St. Mary-Hales Cor-ners, among others, will be available to hear con-fessions).

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Outreach Sunday The third Sunday of each month, excluding the months of Christmas and Easter, has been set aside as Outreach Sunday by the Pastoral Council. All loose monies and checks made out to St. Alphonsus Outreach Program will be given to the charity selected by the Out-reach Committee for that month. For March, the Outreach Committee has chosen Project RETURN as its charity for the month.

Project RETURN is a faith-based ministry, that provides prison after-care support to help men and women leaving prison successfully assimilate to society and make a positive, permanent return to their community.

The St. Alphonsus Outreach Committee is asking for your generous support of the Project RE-TURN on the weekend of March 16/17. We thank you for your generosity.

Faith Formation Food Drive Our students in the Middle School and High School Faith Formation Program will be collecting food for Capuchin Community Services. This program serves both the House of Peace and St. Ben’s Community Meal Program. The students in the Grade School Faith Formation Program did a collection for the Capuchins at Thanksgiving. While that drive helped to provide a specific meal to families, this drive will help to stock their food pantry shelves during the colder months. It will be the same convenient process of picking up a box, (available today near the parish library), filling it with the items listed under “food pantry,” and bringing it back by March 17.

For those who are not able to fill an entire box, separate items will be accepted. A list of items needed is printed on the box under Food Pantry. *Be careful to follow the items listed under food pantry and not under holiday food drive. Boxes are due March 17, by noon.

Thank you in advance, on behalf of the students and myself, for your generosity and the learn-ing opportunity this provides them. -Julie Petri, Director of Religious Education

Fish Fry Saint Alphonsus’ famous fish fry began last week. The fish fry is not only a great Friday night dinner, but it’s a great way to meet others from St. Al’s and around the community. Make sure to mark your calendars. Fish fry runs every Friday from 4:30-7:00 p.m., throughout Lent. Fish Fry dates are:

March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12 & April 19 (Good Friday).

Check out the St. Alphonsus website for more information.

We can't thank our volunteers enough for supporting fish fry every week. Fish fry really takes our entire church and school communities coming together to be successful and fun for every-body. We encourage everyone to check out the sign up and volunteer some time to help out. There is something for all. We'd love your help; fish fry truly is not possible without you.

Sign up here to help - http://signup.com/go/HLjrENX

Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: Mandy Sowa, 414-975-4693, or mandy1212.sowa@gmail.com; Michelle Waddle, 414-517-8684, or mlwaddle@gmail.com.

Good Friday Ecumenical Walk And Service It’s been a long Good Friday ecumenical tradition in the Greendale area that members of the various churches gather before the procession with the cross starting at NOON, at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, stopping at St Luke’s Lutheran Church and then at the Community Church before arriving at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for a Prayer Service at 1:00 p.m. Various clergy will offer reflections on the SEVEN LAST WORDS Jesus spoke as he hung on the cross.

You and your family and friends are invited and encouraged to participate in all or part of this observance of GOOD FRIDAY on April 19. We hope to see you there.

St. Alphonsus Men’s Group This month, the Men’s Group will meet next Sunday, March 17, in the Narthex area of the Church ten minutes before the start of the 7:30 a.m. Mass.

Parish Auction – Donations

Needed! Please consider donating to this year’s parish Auction, “Cheers to 20 Years,” set for Friday, May 3, at Boerner Botanical Gar-dens. We need donations for the many raffles and silent auction, including gift cards (any denomination) and bot-tles of wine. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office or brought to the table in the Gath-ering Space. If you need a donation pick-up, please call Doris Jome at 414-529-4739 or Sue Ruedinger at 414-731-0537.

Also please get your reservations in for this year’s Parish Auction. You can register for the event by going through the parish website or on- line at http://aesbid.com/ELP/STALS19 or by sending your registration to the parish office.

Thanks for your continued support!

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Society Call 414-462-7837, or go to svdpmilw.org to volunteer or donate.

Help us help others.

Parish Giving Results Envelope and Offertory Contributions: July 1, 2018 through March 4, 2019 *

This Past Weekend’s Contributions $ 25,703 This Month’s Contributions (to date) $ 25,703 Last Year Same Month Contributions $ 26,046 (to date) Budgeted Amount for March $124,787 *

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School Scene Sixth grade students begin their study of the irregular verb, ir, which means to go to in preparation for the annual Spanish field trip into the Hispanic community. There they will be immersed in the culture and communicate in Spanish outside of the classroom setting. Though this verb can be challenging, it can be fun.

We begin by learning the grammatical structures and necessary vocabulary through formal instruc-

tion followed by practice through the song, ”Vivir mi Vida,” by Marc Anthony. The students then

write a rhythm to demonstrate understanding and to allow for more oral use of the language. The

final lesson is the Spanish field trip where Spanish is used in an authentic setting and not just in

the classroom. This activity allows the students to demonstrate extended reasoning.

Over the next five weeks of Lent in our “call to worship,” we will hear reflections from those who stood at the foot of the cross when Jesus was crucified. We will hear from the following people: Week one: Mary, the sister of Lazarus; Week two: Peter; Week three: a Disciple; Week four: Simon of Cyrene and finally in Week five: the Roman Soldier.

Jesus’s mother, Mary, in her grief must have felt that the injustice of the cross would bring salvation to the world. What went through the mind and heart of our Blessed Mother, as she stood faithfully by her Son in His last agony? As a loving mother, she would have pondered every moment of His precious life and every experience she had with Him. She would have pondered His conception, His birth, His presen-tation in the temple, His public ministry, His passion and death and so much more.

Mary faced the Cross of her Son with perfect faith, love and devotion. Her fidelity to her Son throughout His life was unwavering. As she stood before the Cross during those long three hours, that fidelity nev-er ceased.

The strength of our Blessed Mother was unmatched. She, and she alone, could have stood at the foot of the Cross gazing in faith and perfect trust, as she watched her Son endure His sacrifice. However, it was the will of the Father in Heaven that she not endure this alone. She was given certain spiritual companions, with whom she would walk through this suffering.

It is not the will of God that we face the hardships of life alone. Even if we were as strong and immaculate as our Blessed Mother, we could still be certain that God would want us to face the challenges of life with the assistance and consolation of others. Human life is made for

communion with one another. Offering and receiving strength and consolation is an im-portant part of who we are. Therefore, we must allow this holy scene at the foot of the cross to remind us of our need for the spiritual friend-ship of others. We must daily seek to embrace those friendships that God has given us and be open to new ones that He sends our way.

Reflect, in this first week of Lent, upon two things. First, reflect in grati-tude upon the people in your life who act as a source of strength and support in times of need. No one but Jesus and our Blessed Mother will be a perfect support, but if we are open, we will come to realize that there are many whom God uses to offer us strength and support in various ways. Reflect, also, upon those who need your spiritual friend-ship. Who has God placed on your heart to reach out to and to con-sole? Stand with them, at the foot of their daily crosses, and together you will be gazing at our Lord Himself.

We thank all those who helped prepare the church this Lent. A special thanks to those who helped form the rocks for our Sanctuary. A special shout out to the 20 young people that made the afternoon most enjoy-able for us all. What a great bunch of young adults. Thanks to the choirs who are working so hard for Lent, Holy Week and Easter. You are all amazing.

May the Cross of Christ be in your heart this Lent,

-Terry Piontkowski

Director of Liturgy and Music

40 Days At The Foot Of The Cross

Ushers’ Meeting There will be an ushers’ meeting on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m., in Room 102, of the Parish Ministry Center.

Anyone interested in becoming an usher or just wanting more information, is encouraged to attend.

Coming to Milwaukee: A

Dynamic Catholic Event We are excited to share that Dynamic Catholic will be back in Milwaukee this spring! Doctor Allen Hunt will be presenting Find Your Greatness on Satur-day, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at St.

Sebastian Church. For more information, check the Dynamic Catholic website, https://DynamicCatholic.com.

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Thanks From Trivia Night Wow! What a weekend! There aren't enough words to thank you for your generosity. We thank you all for: Coming to play!; Buying Mulligans!; Participating in the bonus category!; and Buying lots of 50/50 raffle tickets!

The St. Al's Outreach Meal Program runs on a very tight budget. I am told that they were con-cerned about possibly having to eliminate one of their sites this year. NOT NOW! Thanks to all of you, the total funds raised this past weekend was $5250.

We know that some of you come to win the "Coveted St. Al's Trivia Night" trophy, but many of you come to enjoy an evening of "fun"draising and community spirit. We are heart-warmed by your response. We promise to continue this venture, because you continue to come and support both SDVP and the Meal Program. Mark your calendars for the weekend before Thanksgiving (November 22 -23) for the next version of St. Al's Trivia Night! Cheers! -Vicki Major

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Milwaukee Handbell

Festival Saint Alphonsus Handbell Choir will be part of nearly 100 handbell musicians at the Milwau-kee Handbell Festival, on Sunday evening, March 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the Gymnasium at St. John’s Lutheran School, 7877 N. Port Washington Road. in Glendale, Wisconsin. Admission is $5 at the door with open seat-ing. Doctor John Behnke, in his final season with MHE, and Suzanne Hibbard will be direct-ing. Hope you can join us.

Scripture Readings Readings for the week of March 10, 2019 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14- 15 [cf. 15b]/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/ Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48 Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13- 14[1a]/Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1/Lk 9:28b-36 Observances for the week of March 10, 2019 Sunday: 1st Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time Begins Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Lent; St. Patrick’s Day ©LPi

First Sunday of Lent There are some people who can look at an old house, or an empty room, and see all the possibilities, exactly what it will look like before a single thing is done. In their mind's eye, they picture a home, with walls fixed and painted, woodwork stained, repairs made and carpet installed. Fore-seeing the final outcome is an extraordinary gift that guides the work of making things new again.

Believers have an advantage as they observe their Lenten practices. They know the out-come, they see the final result, and in their mind's eye are witnesses to the resurrection, even as they fast, sacrifice and pray. The final victory of Jesus on Easter morning is what defines Lent, guiding the faithful's penance and preparation. We are given an extraordi-nary gift that allows us to make room for Christ in our hearts and minds and souls.

Don't be stingy, or fearful, or hesitant. Like the renewal of an old home, the best renova-tions cut deep, removing all that is useless and decayed, and replacing it with good and sound material. The pain and difficulty of sacrifice makes room for grace, helping us to achieve the vision and foresight of Ash Wednesday: turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel! (c) Liturgical Publications Inc.

Question Of The Week Theme: Lent is a time to open our hearts more fully to Jesus.

Question for Youth: What is one thing you will do during Lent to become more open to God in your life?

Question for Adults: As you come to understand the temptation of Jesus in the desert, which one of the devil’s offerings is hardest for you to resist?

Morning for Men Saturday, March 30, 8:40-10:30 a.m. Community Room, with Reverend Brad A. Krawczyk, M.Div.

After a tasty, full breakfast, catered by Carl’s, the men will enjoy an engaging presentation by Fr. Brad Krawczyk, “‘Do Not Be Afraid; From Now On You Will Be Catching Men,” Questions about Water, Boats, and Land in the Lives of Catholic Men.

We’re pleased to welcome Father Brad to St. Al’s. Father Krawczyk is the Director of Worship and Liturgical Formation at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary.

Men of all ages and stages of life are welcome to join us for a time of faith and fellowship! Fee: $16. Register with payment by March 25; call 421-2442 x 225.

Please note: On Saturday, March 30, there will be an 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Chapel. Men are wel-come to participate if they wish. We will not serve breakfast until after Mass!

Tuesday, March 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m. “What About St. Joseph?” with Jim Gill, M.A.

St. Alphonsus Community Room

For the major role he plays in salvation history, Joseph is a relative mystery to most of us. On this Solemnity of Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we’ll look at what we know of Joseph from the Gospels, and what the life of Joseph can inspire us to be and do as witnesses of Christ in the world today. After the presentation, we’ll celebrate the feast with a simple social in the Gathering Space. No registration needed; no fee.

Jim Gill is Associate Director of Programming at the Siena Retreat Center, Racine. He has minis-tered in parishes in adult formation and as a free-lance speaker throughout the Milwaukee Archdio-cese for 37years.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit

into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was

hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to

become bread." - Lk 4:1-3

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

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Mass Intentions Saturday, March • 9 Saturday After Ash Wednesday 4:30 pm † Kim Phillippi (Gene & Rosemary Miller) Sunday, March • 10 First Sunday Of Lent 7:30 am † All Souls 9:00 am For the Parishioners † Andy Placek (Cameranesi Family) 11:00 am † Richard Raczynski, Sr. (B. & J. Gates) Monday, March • 11 Lenten Weekday 7:00 am † Carlie Beaudin (Terry & Nancy Suberlak) Tuesday, March • 12 Lenten Weekday 7:00 am † James Bartels (Anne Bartels) 6:00 pm † All Souls-in the Chapel 6:30 pm Rosary-Devotions in the Chapel Wednesday, March • 13 Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Bonnie Hildebrand (Zawadzki Family) (All School) Thursday, March • 14 Lenten Weekday 7:00 am † Mary Grych (Family) 4:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration In Chapel Friday, March • 15 Lenten Weekay 7:00 am † Paul Schwabe (Karen Forecki) Saturday, March • 16 Second Sunday Of Lent 8:00 am † Michael McGurk (McGurk Family) 8:30 am Confessions 3:30 pm Confessions 4:30 pm † Carl Anderson (Family & Friends) Sunday, March • 17 7:30 am † Robert Donaj (Gene & Judy Wicihowski) 9:00 am For the Parishioners † Fred Fischer (Family) 11:00 am † Kurt Kuzminski (Kuzminski Family)

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 Director of Finance, Kathy Jaeckels………………kathyj@st-alphonsus.org Director of Operations, Dave Tomasiewicz………..dave@st-alphonsus.org Director of Liturgy & Music, Terry Piontkowski ……terry@st-alphonsus.org Director of Christian Formation, Julie Petri………....julie@st-alphonsus.org Sacrament Coordinator, Kathy Monacelli……… kathym@st-alphonsus.org Coor. Confirmation & Outreach, Carol Fischer….. .carol@st-alphonsus.org School Principal, Mary Stallmann…………………. mary@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 Southwest Interfaith Outreach to Older Adults Director, Diane May………………………………………………...421-3678 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. Patrick (Rosemary)………………………………………………..421-2548 St. Ann (Geri)…………………………………………………………..281-4507 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 Saturday, March 9, 2019 Hospitality After Mass Community Room Sunday, March 10, 2019 Hospitality After All Masses Community Room 9:00&11:00 am Children’s Liturgy Of The Word Chapel 4:00 pm Parish Mission Church Monday, March 11, 2019 7:00 pm Parish Mission Church 7:30 pm AA Reality Support Group PMC/P-101 Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:00 pm Parish Mission Church 7:00 pm Recovery (Mental Health Support Group) PMC/P-103 Wednesday, March 13, 2019 9:30 am Small Faith Community PMC/P-101 6:00 pm Christian Formation Gr. 1-5 School 7:00 pm Saturday Choir Rehearsal Church Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:00 pm Little Rock Scripture PMC/P-104 6:30 pm Lector Practice Church 7:00 pm Handbell Practice Fr. Alan Meeting Room Friday, March 15, 2019 4:30 pm Fish Fry Spangler Hall Saturday, March 16, 2019 9:00 am Communion Retreat Fr. Alan Meeting Room Auction Promotion After Mass Gathering Space Sunday, March 17, 2019 Auction Promotion After All Masses Gathering Space 8:30 am St. Alphonsus Men’s Group School 10:15 am Christian Formation Gr. 5K-5 School 6:30 pm Christian Formation Gr. 6-10 School

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