For adults interested in knowing more about the process of joining the Catholic Church, or receiving First Communion or Confirmation, meetings for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will begin on Tuesday, October 10th, in the Narthex Meeting Room. If you’re interested in learning more about the Faith, and the process of discernment for becoming a Catholic, please contact Monsignor Hennessy or call the Rectory at (215)-646-4600.

WWP Women’s Bible studies combine personal study with small group discussion, linking our everyday challenges to the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. To learn more, join the women of the parish for a social on September 20 at 7pm in the Narthex before we begin our series Opening Your Heart. You can purchase the study-specific book, “Opening Your Heart,” on walkingwithpurpose.com or Amazon. To register, please click the title above. If you have any questions please contact Janel Mullen at [email protected] or (215)313-4475, or Suzie Devlin at [email protected].

Please pick up a free copy of the September issue of Word Among Us in the Narthex! Each issue contains Daily Mass readings and reflections, as well as other articles particular to the issue’s theme, “I Must Be in My Father’s House.”

The 2024 Mass Book will open on Tuesday, September 12th at 9:00 AM. All dates must be submitted in person at the rectory office. There will be a limit of 3 dates per person. Click the title above to see the types of Mass intentions we offer.

The Saint Alphonsus HTN Ministry is now collecting furniture for needy families through November. The collection is specifically for the following furniture: bedroom dressers, chests, end tables, 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 [email protected] if you have any items you would like to donate.

Click the title above to read a message to the Parish from Monsignor Hennessy.

Please join us on Monday, August 28, 2023 as we discuss West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Inspired by an incredible true story, this novel highlights two giraffes that survived a disaster, made headlines, and won the hearts of Depression-era America. 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 [email protected]. Until then, happy reading!

Shining Stars is our religious education program held during the 10:15 Mass for pre-school children ages 3 through 5. This is a wonderful time for your children to learn about Sunday's Gospel and develop a closer relationship with Jesus. Shining Stars runs from October through April. We meet over in the OLM building. You can drop off your child/ren at 10:00-10:05 am before you go to the 10:15 Mass. Pick-up will be immediately after Mass ends. Click the title above for more information and registration!