St. Alphonsus Cares is an Outreach Program offered by St. Alphonsus Parish serving Downtown Windsor

We offer free programs and events to anyone and everyone who lives in Downtown Windsor. Supported by volunteers, we aim to partner with others in the city to bring a variety of community building programs that help to make Downtown Windsor more compassionate.

Our Core Values Are:

• St. Alphonsus Cares is for everyone.
• St. Alphonsus Cares is free to the public.
• St. Alphonsus Cares creates programs/events based on the needs of the community.
• St. Alphonsus Cares is a space where people are invited to stay and belong, and does not exist solely to connect people to other services.
• St. Alphonsus Cares focuses on: wellness, education, families, and fun.
• St. Alphonsus Cares is the Outreach Program of St. Alphonsus Parish, and therefore, all programs and events are suitable for Catholics, but not solely “faith-based” and are open to everyone.

Programs and Information

Weekly Programming

• Monday: Bingo from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (Returns September 8th)
• Tuesday: Hang Out Hub from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
• Wednesday: Craft Corner from 12:00pm to 12:30pm
• Friday:  Community Meal from 5:00pm to 6:00pm (Doors open at 4:00)

Groups

• Men’s Group: A social support group for anyone looking for a place to hang out, chat, and be with friends. Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6:00pm (every other week, Contact Sister Connie for dates)
• Women’s Group: A social support group for women to chat with other women about whatever is on your mind.  (every other week, Contact Sister Connie for dates)

Upcoming Events

• Movement is Medicine – exercise for all! Join us beginning this Tuesday November 4th at 1:00pm for exercise with Darrin John, a personal trainer, giving his time to us Tuesdays at St. Alphonsus. No registration required. Just come ready to work out in casual clothing.
• Want to learn more about Alzheimer’s and how to deal with those we love who suffer from that disease? Join us Wednesday, November 5th at 1:00pm. We will be having a presentation from the experts. Come and Learn.
• Learn to Paint! No experience required. Artist Marwa ElSaadany is giving free lessons beginning Wednesday, November 12th at 1:00pm. All materials will be provided. We do ask you to sign up by contacting Sr. Connie at charrington@dol.ca or call 519-253-2493 x We want to make sure we have enough materials for everyone.
• Mark your calendars for Soup Sunday! November 23rd! A fundraising effort to help offset the costs of the Community Meals. Join us after the 12:00pm mass for a sampling of 3 soups and bread for $8.00. Soups made by excellent cooks and you get your choice of 3 soups from a variety of pots. You don’t have to attend St. Alphonsus to enjoy the soup! Come One! Come All! Not going to Noon mass come at 1:00pm and enjoy the samplings

Birthday Bank

• 🎈We have a BIRTHDAY🎉🎉🎉BANK… If you are having a tough time purchasing a gift for your child or grandchild, we can help.  We have mostly NEW items and some gently used items.  These items (1 large or 2 small) are available to you.  We just need to see proof of the birth date.  The birthday has to be within the month in order to take advantage of the BIRTHDAY🎁 BANK.

Find Us / Contact Us

St. Alphonsus Cares is located at 85 Park Street East is the heart of Downtown Windsor.