Get a free small American flag after Saturday, July 4 Masses
thanks to the Knights of Columbus!
Our condolences on the passing of the following parishioners. Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
- Maryjane Purkart, mother of Lynn McCarty
- Eleanor Tolson, wife of Fred Tolson
- Peggy Victor, wife of Steven Victor and mother of Jessica Zielinski and Nathan Victor (Peggy's obituary)
- Mark Pishon, husband of Christine Pishon and father of Joshua and Luke Pishon
Happy 250th Anniversary of Our Nation's Founding
250 Hours of Adoration +
250 Good Works
In honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, the USCCB is asking each parish to spend 250 hours in adoration and to do 250 works of mercy. Here at St. Alphonsus, we have a journal in our adoration chapel where you can note that you have completed an hour of adoration and a poster where you can place a star for each good work you do. Thanks for praying for our country!
How to Pray: Eucharistic Adoration
July 2, 6:30pm
Whether you've been praying for decades or are just getting started, come learn, practice and pray with our parish community. Join us in person as we dive into the different ways the Church has been praying for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
This month, we're focusing on Eucharistic Adoration: what it is and how to pray during adoration. Learn all about this amazing form of prayer that you can enjoy 6am-10pm daily in our Adoration Chapel.
This month, we're focusing on Eucharistic Adoration: what it is and how to pray during adoration. Learn all about this amazing form of prayer that you can enjoy 6am-10pm daily in our Adoration Chapel.
Coming Events + Volunteer Requests
UPCOMING EVENTS
July:
2 - How to Pray: Eucharistic Adoration, 7pm
5 - SANCTUS (Young Adults) Adventurers, 10:45am
6 - Monday Evening Bible Study, 6pm
6 - Milkshake Mondays, 7pm
8 - SANCTUS P3, 6pm
10 - Summer Movies: "The Prince of Egypt" 6:30pm (buy tickets)
11 - Soul Core, 7:30am
11 - KofC USO Bottled Water Drive
14 - Funeral Pre-planning Session, 9:45am
15 - Funeral Pre-planning Session, 6:45pm
19 - Anointing of the Sick after 8am Mass
26 - KofC Blood Drive, 9:15am-1:15pm
28 - Men of Faith Breakfast: Deacon Paul Lunsford, 6am
Click here for the full calendar.
July:
2 - How to Pray: Eucharistic Adoration, 7pm
5 - SANCTUS (Young Adults) Adventurers, 10:45am
6 - Monday Evening Bible Study, 6pm
6 - Milkshake Mondays, 7pm
8 - SANCTUS P3, 6pm
10 - Summer Movies: "The Prince of Egypt" 6:30pm (buy tickets)
11 - Soul Core, 7:30am
11 - KofC USO Bottled Water Drive
14 - Funeral Pre-planning Session, 9:45am
15 - Funeral Pre-planning Session, 6:45pm
19 - Anointing of the Sick after 8am Mass
26 - KofC Blood Drive, 9:15am-1:15pm
28 - Men of Faith Breakfast: Deacon Paul Lunsford, 6am
Click here for the full calendar.
HELP NEEDED
- Provide breakfast for Becoming Catholic (OCIA) participants (begins Aug. 16)
- Count Money Collections on Mondays
- Boys & Girls Club Collection: backpacks, pens, pencils, 2-pocket folders, spiral notebooks and 24-pack crayons. Drop off at Boys & Girls Club Boone Co. locations by July 12.
- Be a Religious Education Catechist for 2026-2027
- Help welcome new parishioners! Click here to email Brenda Knecht for more details.
- Help With Coffee & Donuts every other month
- Be an Altar Server (rising 4th graders and older)
- Be a Middle School Mentor starting in August. Especially needed: 5 male adult volunteers!
- Help with High School Ministry
Youth Faith Formation
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Youth Faith Formation registration is now open for the 2026-2027 year. Register HERE. Registration closes Aug. 21. Please use a computer (vs mobile device) to register.
- Milkshake Mondays (Life Teen): July 6 & 20
- Mercy Monday at Gleaners:
July 13, 8:30am-Noon - Sunday Funday Bingo Night: July 19, 6-8pm
- Mercy Monday at the Caring Center: July 27, 9:30am-1:30pm
- End of Summer Pool Party:
Aug. 1, 8-10pm
Parish Giving
Living Generously Challenge
Catch someone doing something right. So much of our culture is focused on catching people making mistakes. This worldview destroys trust. Children thrive on positive reinforcement, but the truth is we all need positive reinforcement to thrive.
-Excerpted from “The Generosity Habit” by Matthew Kelly
-Excerpted from “The Generosity Habit” by Matthew Kelly
Holy Banter Podcast: Fr. Jacob Miller
This week, our hosts sit down with Fr. Jacob Miller just days before he was ordained to the priesthood. He shares his inspiring journey from a small rural town in Indiana to answering God's call to become a priest. You’ll learn about his powerful encounter with God during Confirmation, the years he spent discerning between marriage and the priesthood and the mentors who helped guide him. See how God patiently leads us to discover His plan for our lives.
The Holy Banter podcast is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can find the most recent episodes on our parish website.
The Holy Banter podcast is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can find the most recent episodes on our parish website.
Hallow App Staff Pick:
Saints in 7 Days
Hallow’s series, Saints in 7 Days (available with the paid version of the app), walks you through the life and legacy of a particular saint over seven consecutive days.
So far, I’ve listened to St. Francis, St. Therese, St. Padre Pio and St. Carlo Acutis and have found each one fascinating. Although I was familiar with these saints, I’ve learned many, many new things about them.
The series also prompts you to reflect upon your own life after learning about an aspect of the lives of each of these saints.
So far, I’ve listened to St. Francis, St. Therese, St. Padre Pio and St. Carlo Acutis and have found each one fascinating. Although I was familiar with these saints, I’ve learned many, many new things about them.
The series also prompts you to reflect upon your own life after learning about an aspect of the lives of each of these saints.
Lyn Mettler
Communications Manager
We Need YOU to Be a
Scheduled Adorer!
We need regularly scheduled adorers to be present with Jesus in the Eucharist in order to keep our Adoration Chapel open and move toward 24/7 adoration by Nov. 29, a top priority for Fr. Travis.
What time can YOU personally commit to adoration weekly or monthly for a half-hour or hour? It will mean so much to our parish, as we have seen so many fruits from adoration. Requesting a sub is easy if you can't make it! Simply text SUB to 317-732-5777.
"There is no better way for us to encounter Christ than in the Mass and in Eucharistic Adoration." - Fr. Travis
What time can YOU personally commit to adoration weekly or monthly for a half-hour or hour? It will mean so much to our parish, as we have seen so many fruits from adoration. Requesting a sub is easy if you can't make it! Simply text SUB to 317-732-5777.
"There is no better way for us to encounter Christ than in the Mass and in Eucharistic Adoration." - Fr. Travis
Times We Need Regularly-Scheduled Adorers
Stay Connected!
St. Alphonsus Liguori
A Pastorate of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
If you have previous choral experience, the SAL Adult Choir needs you! The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7p and provides music for two 10:30a Masses each month, as well as feast days. Sheet music and personalized rehearsal resources are provided. Join the fun practicing, laughing, and praying together – the choir would love to have you!
Contact Lauren Lawson for additional information at llawson@zionsvillecatholic.com.
Stewardship Notes
Reducing Costs, Enhancing Impact
JANUARY
- 1: Holy Day - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God @ 9a & 12p
- 10: Family Bingo
- 11: SoulCore
- 11: The 99 Renewal Retreat
- 12: SAL Book Club (RSVP)
- 12 & 13: RE Sessions Start Back
- 13: DOVE Meeting
- 14: Sacramental Prep Mtg. for First Holy Communion @ 7p
- 15: Dive Into Scripture: What We Believe
- 16: St. Monica Ministry
- 17-19: Girls' Retreat
- 22/23: Rummage Sale Drop-Off
- 24/25: Rummage Sale
- 26: Sundays with the Saints @ 9:30a in Parish Hall
Grades 5-12
- July 7: Mercy Monday @The Caring Center - Sign up Here
- July 13: Water Wars & Milkshakes - Sign Up!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
- Lenten Fish Fry
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (March 8 & 22)
- Cookies for a Cause
- OCIA Hospitality
- Parish Revival
- Youth Night Kitchen Help
- First Holy Communion Retreat
- Funeral Mass Team -Training and shadowing are provided. Please click here to email Christina Steele for more information or call 317.873.2885 x14205.
