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!

Take a mini-retreat from your hectic daily lives to reflect and refresh your spirit this Lent. This 40-minute journey takes you through a series of quiet, peaceful exercises focused on the possibilities of new beginnings that the Lenten season provides for us. The prayer journey will be open from 6-8 pm on March 10, 14, 21, and 24. Sign-up slots begin every 10 minutes and the journey should take 30-40 minutes. Please click the title above to register. If you are unable to join us at your scheduled time, you may cancel your sign-up or email us at mischler@comcast.net.

The Catholic Charities Appeal brings hope where hope is needed most. From center city, to the suburbs, from the suburban communities to our most distressed communities, almost a million people each year receive hope through the Catholic Charities Appeal. Click the title above to watch the kick-off video for 2022!

The Church celebrated the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle on January 25th. Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss St. Paul's conversion and his overhauled life mission. Click the title above to watch!

Unfortunately, February 3rd’s Pizza and Prayer will be postponed. Instead, join us on March 3rd for Pizza in the Narthex and a discussion with Monsignor Hennessy!

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is inviting all Catholic men (and wives if married) between the ages of 29 and 55 to join them for an in-person panel of clergy about discerning a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate and admittance to the School for Diaconal Formation program. For more information, please visit https://archphila.org/deacon or School of Diaconal Formation website https://www.scs.edu/diaconal-formation

Need to request a tax letter for your charitable contributions from 2021? Click the title above or email taxletter@stalphonsusparish.org with your request!

Join us for Knit Purl, Pray! Everyone is welcome...from beginners to seasoned knitters alike! We will teach you how to knit while spending some time quietly reflecting. It is also a fun way to meet other parishioners! We meet every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 in the Narthex meeting room, and once the weather is warmer we moved to our beautiful Mary’s Garden. The cost is $15 for the Book, Knit Purl Pray by Lisa Bogart.

The Spring Pre-Cana Weekend will be held on March 18th & 19th, 2022 at the parish for those engaged couples wishing to be married in the church. Please contact the parish office, (215) 646-4600 for more information.

Please join us on Monday, January 31st as we discuss Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Our meeting starts 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!

Symbolon: Pt 2: Session 10: "Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting Human Dignity" on FORMED As the anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches on January 22, we look forward this weekend to Pro-Life Sunday, "In an age when life itself seems disposable, how can we follow God's call to protect and promote the dignity of the human person in all places and circumstances?" Click the title to find out how the Church answers this question.

Please join us this Friday in prayer, joy-filled witness, and in union with all those marching for life. We will come before Our Lord to pray for the dignity and sanctity of ALL human life from conception until natural death. In particular, all pregnant women, especially those finding this most joyous time difficult and those families suffering from abortion. We will end the hour with Benediction. On Saturday and Sunday, we will be collecting much-needed supplies for the Sisters of Life. Click the title above to see what you can bring and more details!

"East Coast Shrines: National Shrine of St. John Nepomucene Neumann" on FORMED Recently, the Church celebrated the Memorial of St. John Neumann, bishop. His national shrine is located at 1019 North 5th Street in Philadelphia and was once home to America's first bishop to be canonized a saint. This 30-minute episode includes a tour of the shrine and an interview with Cardinal Justin Rigali about his predecessor's legacy. The shrine's prior director, Rev. Kevin Moley, discusses the saint's life and legacy. To watch this video, click the title above!

HTN Ministry will be collecting furniture for needy families from now through the end of February 2022. The collection is specifically for the following furniture: bedroom dressers, chests, end tables, lamps; kitchen and dining room tables and chairs; living room chairs, loveseats and small sofas; end tables and coffee tables. Please contact Helping the Needy: phone 215-346-6416 or email htnministry@gmail.com if you have any items you would like to donate.

The 14th Annual Archdiocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Immaculata University! We have a fantastic line-up of speakers and are excited to bring Man Up Philly back to a live event. Click the title above to view more information and register.