11:30 For the Honor, Glory & Praise to the Blessed Trinity requested by Naomi August

The sanctuary light for the week of August 29 through September 4 is being lit for Miriam Martin V requested by Jeff & John

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in our Saints Chapel, Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Please come and spend some time with Christ.

The second collection for the weekend of August 22 was for maintenance and repairs here at St. Alphonsus and amounted to $838. Thank you for your generosity.

The second collection for the weekend of August 29 is for operational expenses here at St. Alphonsus.

RESPECT LIFE CORNER

Pregnant, Need Help? 1-800-ANGEL-OK

Suffering Post-Abortion Stress? Call Project Rachel 1-800-286-4224

Need pregnancy counseling? Call Center for Pregnancy Concerns at 410-243-6555

Please continue to say prayers for the closing of Planned Parenthood and the end of abortion, either at home or at Planned Parenthood.

The Gabriel Network 5K Walk/Run for Life and Family Fun Mile is in partnership with Fannie Mae’s 2010 Help the Homeless program. 100% of the proceeds benefit Gabriel Network’s Maternity Home Program. September 11^th, 9:00 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Park, Ellicott City, MD. To register: www.gabrielnetwork.org, 5Kforlife@ gabrielnetwork.org, or 1800-264-3565 x 301

LILA ROSE, Founder of Live Action: Undercover in the Abortion Industry: Exposing Planned Parenthood. Lisa Rose is dedicated to building a culture of life and ending abortion. At age fifteen, Lila founded Live Action, www.liveaction.org. a student-led organization, which uses “new media” to educate and mobilize both local and national audiences to demand accountability from the abortion industry and human rights for the pre-born. Lila has led numerous undercover stings through Live Action, exposing corruption and illegal activity within Planned Parenthood. Please plan to attend one of the sessions listed:

Wednesday – 9/15 @ 7:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 200 Ware Ave., Towson, MD 21204, 410-337-2692 OR gtowle@verizon.net

Thursday – 9/16 @ 9:30 a.m., St. Peter the Apostle Church, 9190 Church St., Libertytown, MD 21762, 301-829-2888 OR bbolgers@msn.com

Thursday – 9/16 @ 1:00 p.m., Our Lady’s Center, 3301 Rogers Ave., Ellicott City, MD 21043, 410-461-5066 OR ourladyscenter@ymail.com

Thursday – 9/16 @ 7:30 p.m., Catholic University of America, Herzfeld Auditorium, Hannan Hall, 620 Michigan Ave., NE, Washington, DC, 202-319-5575 or evansj@cua.edu

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Respecting life isn’t only for the pre-born, we must respect the life of those with us - the life of our family members as well as the life of strangers. Those who are ill or dying must be treated with dignity. They not only need our time with visitations, but also our time given in prayer for their recovery and comfort.

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It is baby shower time again. From September 12 through October 10 we will be collecting baby items for the Center for Pregnancy Concerns. This year in addition to placing baby items in our play pen, we will give you the opportunity to donate money. You can purchase a “bassinette” and have your name printed on it and placed on our “Wall of Honor”. The Center provides pregnancy tests and counseling to over 1,200 clients each year as well as providing material assistance in the form of diapers, formula, baby bottles & furniture, clothing, etc. These items can be purchased inexpensively at the local Dollar Stores. There are three Centers: St. Paul Street, Canton & Dundalk. The clients are not all Catholic but are women in need of knowledge and of assistance. In no way does the Center offer or counsel abortion for pregnant women. Please be generous. The CPC does such great work! For more information, please visit their web-site at www.cpcforhelp.org

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In addition, please remember to pray for all families faced with unexpected pregnancy that they may have faith in a God who loves and provides.

Anticipating a Baptism? If you are thinking of presenting an infant or young child for Baptism in the next few months, please contact either Msgr. Bastress or Deacon Hugh Mills at the parish office (410-685-6090).

There will be only one Mass on Monday, September 6 – 10:00 a.m. The offices and gift shop will be closed.

Fr. Carbonneau is a Passionist priest currently serving as Director of the Passionist Historical Archives. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Georgetown University and is a well respected historian and lecturer.

Responding to Fr. Carbonneau’s presentation will be Tricia Pyne, Ph.D., Associated Archives at St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore, MD and Joseph white, Ph.D., School of Theology & Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

WHERE: Historic Seminary Chapel at St. Mary’s Spiritual Center, 600 North Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

If you are a visitor to St. Alphonsus, we want you to know how welcome you are – whether you come from another part of the country, from across the world, or from another parish. Thank you for praying with us and we hope you enjoyed your visit and will come again!

A Lifeline for Marriage – Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This program has helped 10’s of 1,000’s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. The next weekend is September 10-12, 2010. All calls and inquiries are confidential. For more information please call 410-647-0350 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com If you would like to receive information in the mail, you can e-mail TomnCarol@comcast.net.

His death is the ultimate sign of his mercy and of his willingness to suffer with and for us. Neither we nor our children have done anything to deserve His unconditional love and compassion, but we who mourn can entrust ourselves to His mercy. His death gives us hope that there is meaning in suffering. His resurrection also teaches us that there is life after tragedy, even the death of a child by suicide.

~~Gladys Sweeney, Ph.D., “Losing a Child to Suicide: Trusing in God’s Mercy,” USCCB Respect Life Program (2010-2011)

ANSWERS FOR THE AGING is a free information and referral service of Catholic Charities for seniors, caregivers and family members. If you would like resources or referrals for options for housing or other senior concerns, regardless of race, faith or economic circumstances, please call 410-646-0100 and a specialist will be glad to assist you.

This summer the Gift Shop is being renovated. During this time we ask your patience when requesting religious articles or booking Masses. Thank you. Starting Tuesday, July 6^th. Both will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 12 Noon.

As you can see, work is continuing on the windows on the yard side of the Church.

Please be mindful of the “caution” tape as it is placed there for your safety.

Tree of Life: A beautiful gilded Tree of Life is on the vestibule wall of Saint Alphonsus Church. The name of an individual or family to be honored will be inscribed on his or her own gold leaf. Mass will be offered annually for all those whose names appear on the tree or on one of the foundation stones around it. Parishioners, members of the Novena Family and Friends of Saint Alphonsus Church are invited to call Deacon Hugh Mills at (410) 685-6090 for information. All donations from the Tree of Life will be used for church and rectory restorations. Leaf donation is $500.00. Your gift is tax deductible. Payments can be made in installments.

In addition, please continue to remember to bring in your used computer ink or copy machine cartridges as well as old cell phones. This is a fund raiser that doesn't hurt but only helps. On the average, cell phones bring in up to $3.00 per phone. Remember, please continue to bring in those old used cell phones. THANKS TO ALL WHO TAKE PART IN THIS FUNDRAISER. Any questions please call the rectory office.

Every penny helps us reach our goal in making much needed repairs to St. Alphonsus Church. In addition to the above recycling projects, this year we will be collecting the 6 oz. DANNON yogurt cups. We can earn .02 each for them. So eat yogurt - it's good for you - wash out the cups and bring them into the office!