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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]. 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!