Parish Announcements & News St. Alphonsus Parish Church Ballard Seattle Download the Weekly Bulletin Click Here for Holy Days Mass Schedule
February 5 2012
Planned Giving Seminars on Thursday, February 16
3:00 - 4:30pm or 7:00 - 8:30pm
This is a free, no obligation presentation hosted by St. Alphonsus which includes the following:
Assurance that 'putting your affairs in order' is easier than you may think
Information on how to prepare wills
Information on distributing your estate
Information on guardianship issues
Estate gifting techniques and information on tax advantages
Methods of increasing your retirement income
A local, on-site attorney, available to answer your questions.
This seminar is for adults of ALL ages and estates of ALL sizes and is presented by the Archdiocese of Seattle.
To RSVP or to get more info please call the parish office at 206-784-6464 or email st.alphonsus.parish@gmail.com!
Knights of Columbus Annual Crab Feed at 6pm on Saturday, Feb. 11
The Knights of Columbus annual crab feed is almost here!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 11.
Tickets are on sale for $35 in the back vestibule after all Sunday Masses or in the parish office during the week. Get your tickets now!
Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life?
Is Jesus asking you to help make His presence visible in a world
desperately in need of faith, hope, and love? Are you having thoughts
and feelings about becoming a priest, brother or sister? Nothing is more
important than discovering and living God’s will, prayerfully consider this important vocation. Or to get more info and guidance follow the link below.
USCCB Website for Vocations
Are you considering a call to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Seattle? If so, you are invited to attend Priesthood Discernment Nights available throughout the Archdiocese. These evenings are open to all men discerning this important call.
They provide an opportunity for prayer, a presentation, discussion and social time.
Presentations will cover a broad range of subjects helpful to men discerning a call
to the ordained life. Priests of the archdiocese are always welcome and encouraged to accompany
any prospective candidates they may have from their parishes.
Archdiocese of Seattle Discernment Night
God Gives it All and then Calls Us to Share: Stewardship
Everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God. Stewardship is the ability to share our gifts of life, time, talent, and treasure with others – with no strings attached and no conditions. We share these gifts out of our love for God and gratitude to Him.
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Mat 6:23)
On October 29/30 St. Alphonsus kicked off our Stewardship Drive with Stewardship of Talent. Sister Miriam gave an inspirational talk during Mass to get everyone ready for the Talent Fair on Sunday (see picture on left). She invited parishioners to return the talent cards to indicate what ministries they are involved in as well as ones they would like to be involved in. These can be returned to the parish office or in the Sunday collection.
In November we begin Stewardship of Treasure. We ask parishioners to make a financial commitment to the parish for 2012 by filling out a commitment card which will be mailed out the second week of November. Like the talent cards, these can be returned to the parish office or in the Sunday collection.
We ask parishioners to prayerfully and thoughtfully consider what they are willing to contribute to the parish both financially and temporally. Take a step towards accomplishing the design God has for you, our parish, and the greater Catholic Church. Additional cards are available in the church vestibules and/or pews as well as the parish office.
Please contact Lizzy at the parish office with any questions: st.alphonsus.parish@gmail.com or 206-784-6464.
The Catholicism Project
Coming soon to St. Alphonsus Parish
Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith
For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography, the
beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith are illustrated in a
rich, multimedia experience. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and
theologian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15
countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of
this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s
people.
From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda...from
the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets
of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of CATHOLICISM is
revealed. Journey deep into the Faith as you watch each episode.
Mike Leonard, a veteran NBC Today Show correspondent and acclaimed
filmmaker, is the Executive Producer of this groundbreaking series.
Visit Fr. Barron's Website!
Roman MissalBeginning the first Sunday of Advent (Sunday, November 27), St. Alphonsus, along with parishes throughout the United States, will begin praying the Mass with an updated English translation.
There are lots of exciting changes that will be outlined in bulletin inserts over the next few months. Go to the USCCB website on the Roman Missal to learn more!
Registration
If you are interested in registering at St. Alphonsus please fill out the form below and return to the office via mail/drop off (5816 15th Ave. NW Seattle, 98107), fax (206-789-5709), email (st.alphonsus.parish@gmail.com) or drop in the Sunday collection to Lizzy's attention. Use same form if additional pages are needed.
Download Registration Form
Eucharistic Adoration
Our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is open on Tuesdays and
Fridays from 9:00am to 9:00pm
The St. Alphonsus Adoration Chapel is a great spiritual treasure for the Parish. It
is a requirement of the Seattle Archdiocese that two adorers be present
during all hours of Adoration. If we cannot have two committed adorers
present at all times we will be unable to continue to offer this form
of live-giving prayer.
We invite Eucharistic Adorers to
sign up for an hour of Adoration. To date, we only have enough adorers
to open the Chapel Tuesdays and Fridays and we still need more adorers for these specific times on those days:
Tuesdays: 12-1pm, 2-3pm, 5-6pm
Fridays: 10-11am, 12-1pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm, 6-7pm