Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
- Elise Burton Cutler, sister of parishioner Stephanie Burton Doyle. Read her obituary.
- James Edward Buck, father of parishioner Jim Buck, passed away July 21. Read his obituary. His funeral will be at St. Alphonsus on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11am.
How to Pray With/For Others
Tonight 6:30pm in Weitzel Hall
Have you ever felt called to pray with someone on the spot but weren't sure how to do it or what to say? We'll be tackling that topic in our How to Pray session tonight at 6:30pm in Weitzel Hall.
Learn the power of praying for others and how to feel more comfortable praying with someone right when they need it most.
Learn the power of praying for others and how to feel more comfortable praying with someone right when they need it most.
Habitat Volunteer Opportunities
Sept. 22 & 25, 9am-3pm
Help provide safe, stable homes for local families. Please join fellow parishioners on site to help bring these homes to life.
No construction experience is required, just a willingness to help and work as part of a team. All tools, materials and on-site training are provided. Volunteer via the buttons below.
No construction experience is required, just a willingness to help and work as part of a team. All tools, materials and on-site training are provided. Volunteer via the buttons below.
Dive Into Scripture: Ephesians
Starts Sept. 16/17
St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that, as Christians, we are given. This letter tells us about the nature of this Church: as a body, a household, a mystery, a communion, a bride and an army.
It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as adopted sons and daughters of God, and it reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our lives.
Join our study either on Wednesdays at 9:30am or Thursdays at 6:30pm, though you're welcome to mix and match :). The first date is either Sept. 16 or 17.
It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as adopted sons and daughters of God, and it reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our lives.
Join our study either on Wednesdays at 9:30am or Thursdays at 6:30pm, though you're welcome to mix and match :). The first date is either Sept. 16 or 17.
Return Your Oktoberfest Raffle Tickets
Return by Sept. 7 for the Early Bird Raffle
All registered parishioners should have received raffle tickets for the Knights of Columbus Pumpkinfest and Oktoberfest on Oct. 3.
Return your tickets by Oct. 1 by:
Prizes include:
Return your tickets by Oct. 1 by:
- Collection basket at Mass
- Parish front office (M-F 8am-4pm)
Prizes include:
- Early Bird Raffle - $250
- Grand Prize - $1,000
- 2nd Place Prize - $500
- 3rd Place Prize - $250
Watch Fr. Travis' Homily
In this homily, Fr. Travis reflects on Christian love as willing the good of another. Rather than focusing on ourselves, our own comfort or what we want, Christ calls us to choose what is good for God and for the people around us, even when that choice costs us something.
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Coming Events + Volunteer Requests
UPCOMING EVENTS
September:
3 - How to Pray: With & For Others, 6:30pm
5- Adoration & Confession Family Co-op, 9:30am
7 - SANCTUS Young Adult & Young Family Float Trip, 8:30am
8 - That Man Is You, 6am
8 - Prayer Shawl Ministry, 9:30am
9 - SANCTUS Prayer, Penance & Pub (Young Adults), 6pm
9 - Adult Choir Practice, 7pm
15 - SHE Shall Be Called Woman, 7pm
18 - Young Adult Swing Dance, St. Louis de Montfort, 6:30pm
Click here for the full calendar.
September:
3 - How to Pray: With & For Others, 6:30pm
5- Adoration & Confession Family Co-op, 9:30am
7 - SANCTUS Young Adult & Young Family Float Trip, 8:30am
8 - That Man Is You, 6am
8 - Prayer Shawl Ministry, 9:30am
9 - SANCTUS Prayer, Penance & Pub (Young Adults), 6pm
9 - Adult Choir Practice, 7pm
15 - SHE Shall Be Called Woman, 7pm
18 - Young Adult Swing Dance, St. Louis de Montfort, 6:30pm
Click here for the full calendar.
HELP NEEDED
- Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity: Sept. 22 & Sept. 25
- Help with Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:30am Mass (starts Sept. 13)
- Provide breakfast for Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
- Be a Mentor Couple for couples getting married
- Help With Coffee & Donuts every other month
- Be an Altar Server (rising 4th graders and older)
Youth Faith Formation
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Sept. 13 & 27, 10:30 Mass - Children's Liturgy of the Word (Help Needed!)
- Sept. 13 & 14 - First Day of Youth Faith Formation Classes
- Sept. 13 - Final Altar Server Training, 11:45am
- Sept. 13 - Confirmation Day of Reflection, 1-3pm
- Sept. 20, 9:30am - First Holy Communion Parent Meeting
On the Holy Banter Podcast:
Seminarian Josiah Lewis
Josiah Lewis tells the story of his journey toward the priesthood and what God has taught him along the way. He shares how his vocation hasn’t been one dramatic “yes,” but rather a series of small yeses, each requiring him to surrender his desire for control and trust God with the next step.
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: ZionsvilleCatholic.com/Podcast. Thanks for giving the podcast a quick 5-star rating or review to help us reach more listeners!
Sign up for Overnight Adoration
We are launching our perpetual adoration campaign to fulfill Fr. Travis' goal of bringing 24/7 adoration to St. Alphonsus. We need every parishioner to sign up for a regular adoration time; even 15 minutes each month helps!
Sign up below and help our parish become a place of perpetual adoration.
"When we change through prayer, parishes change." - Christina Steele
Sign up below and help our parish become a place of perpetual adoration.
"When we change through prayer, parishes change." - Christina Steele
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.
