In the Gospels, Jesus constantly challenges us to see the bigger picture: to look beyond ourselves, and pay attention to those in need around us. Today’s Gospel is no...[read more]
Here is the Diocesan Ministers Prayer Calendar for October. Each day you are asked to pray for the priests, permanent deacons and lay ecclesial ministers listed. ...[read more]
Dear Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Church, As we enter into the fall, we wanted to take this opportunity to bring you up to speed on what has been happening at...[read more]
A number of years ago, a Priest at the parish I attended would begin his homilies by reminding everyone present what had taken place in the Gospel for the...[read more]
Help a local family in need this Christmas The Giving Tree is an annual project that brings hope and support to those families in need. Our annual...[read more]
For the last several weeks, our Gospels have given us lessons on discipleship. Each lesson sheds new light on what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ. Many...[read more]
Today’s Gospel passage is one that has caused much debate, especially in recent years. As countries throughout the world continue to acknowledge same-sex unions, many question why the Church...[read more]
Several years ago, I attended a large Catholic conference in Anaheim, CA. approximately 25,000 people were in attendance, and the workshops were given by well-known presenters from all over...[read more]
On 24 September 2021, at the conclusion of our Plenary Assembly, the Bishops of Canada issued a statement to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, acknowledging the suffering...[read more]
