Our Mission Statement...
We, the family of St. Alphonsus Catholic Parish, strengthened by Word and Sacrament, strive to live out Jesus Christ’s call to discipleship by worshiping faithfully, serving willingly, and growing spiritually.
20/21 Annual Diocesan Appeal
Meetings
Indoor meetings and Faith Formation sessions should be held virtually. In-person meetings may take
place outdoors if safe distances and face protection are maintained. Indoor meetings of less than thirty
minutes may be held if proper distancing and face protection are maintained. If your group would like assistance for a virtual meeting, just contact the church office for help.
Live and Online Mass & protocol to enter church
Live Mass times are as follows: Tuesday through Friday - Noon Weekends - Saturday, 5:30 p.m. and Sundays 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Father Connolly can hear confessions by appointment only. Please call 319-385-8410, if no answer please leave a message and he will call you back.
We want to make sure everyone can pray and come to Mass while still minimizing risk, so please follow these safety protocols…
- Anyone entering the building must be symptom-free for the past 3 full days (No cough, no fever, not fatigue, no shortness of breath, no body aches, no loss of smell and/or taste).
- Anyone entering the building must wear a mask over your mouth and nose. If you do not have a mask, we do have some disposable masks available.
If you are not able to come to Mass during the week or on the weekend for any reason, you will still be able to view Mass on YouTube Channel ~ St. Al's MP Livestream or Facebook ~ Saint Alphonsus Mt. Pleasant Mass is recorded at each daily Mass and on Saturday night at 5:30.
Daily & Weekend Mass Video...
Fiscal Year Report
Office Hours...
Pope Francis's 2 prayers for end of the Rosary...
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Adoration & Holy Hour...
- At this time, Adoration is each Friday after Noon Mass until 1:00.
Click on the FORMED and find wonderful Catholic Movies, Books, etc. for the whole family! Learn about the Saints, the Rosary and Chapters of the Bible for all ages.
Letter & Prayer from Bishop Zinkula for Election Time
Novina to St. Isidore for Iowa
On August 10, a derecho storm blew through the state of Iowa damaging 14 million acres of cropland, representing over 50% of all of Iowa's cropland, and destroying farm buildings, silos, and rural communities. The town of Cedar Rapids was devastated as well. One of the themes Saint Paul repeats in his letters in Holy Scripture is the truth that as Christians, we are the body of Christ, and like our physical body, “If one member suffers, all suffer together...." Click here for Catholic Rural Life's website
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL MASSES...
Calendar of Events...
- Oct 28 2020 8:00 am - Women's Scripture ~ Canceled
- Oct 28 2020 12:00 pm - Daily Mass
- Oct 29 2020 12:00 pm - Daily Mass
Staff...
- Father Paul Connolly, Pastor
- Mrs. Barb Brown, Office Manager
- Mrs. Kelley Tansey, Faith Formation Coordinator
- Mrs. Carmen Heaton, Music Coordinator
- Ms. Laura Westfall, Youth Band Director
- Mrs. Lea McCormick, Choir Director
- Mr. Russell Hill, Custodian
Direct Deposit and Registration Information...
Thank you for your generous support of our Parish through your electronic giving! It is with your great support that our parish not only survives but thrives during this time. Also, have you registered at St. Alphonsus Church? Please mail your forms to the Church at 607 S. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641.
