St. Alice Announcements
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021
St. Alice's east end parking lot is closed every Wednesday from 9 am - 2 pm for
St. Alice's Homeschool Support Program.
*All other parking lots are open for program volunteers, parishioners, and anyone else needing to visit St. Alice Church, chapel, or business office.
Reconciliation and Holy Communion
St. Alice offers a one-year program for the sacraments of reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
- 6-week program to start on Sept. 28, 2021.
- Tuesday 6pm – 7pm.
- At the conclusion of the program, each child will have confession with Father Mark and will enter the Advent Season with the blessing of the sacrament.
Sacrament of Holy Communion
- 6-week program to start in April 2022 (Date to be announced).
- Tuesday 6pm – 7pm.
- First Communion Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi.
If you have any questions, please contact Irene Alderman at 541-747-7041.
Baptism
If you would like to have your child under age 7 baptized, please click here to register.
Next class:
Saturday, Sept. 25
10am
Confirmation
Registration for first and second-year confirmation classes closes on Sunday, Sept. 19.
If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Depew via email at wdepew@stalice.org.
Adult Sacraments
If you or someone you know is being drawn by Jesus to love and follow him as a member of the Catholic Church, then come join the St. Alice Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) where you can learn more about the Catholic faith, deepen your spiritual life, and find support as you grow in God’s love.
RCIA prepares adults to receive baptism, First Eucharist, and/or confirmation.
Classes begin September 30
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Parish Center
Please call Danielle at 541-747-7041
for more information.
First Place Food Donation September 22, 2021
The St. Alice Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will be making meal and wish list donations to First Place Family Center on September 22nd. FPFC is an overnight respite for families in need. Sign up to make a donation. Drop off your items at 1228 S 40th Place, Springfield on Monday, September 20, Tuesday, September 21, or Wednesday, September 22 prior to 11:00 AM. Call ahead to set a specific drop-off time. Contact Diane Soik at 541-731-7860. COVID restrictions do not allow for serving meals at the shelter at this time. The Parish Office is not available to assist with receiving donations. All food items should be in disposable pans or containers.
Burrito Bake (Please see recipe on Flocknote and our website. DO NOT COOK THE BURRITO BAKE).
Salsa (medium) 24 ounces
Guacamole Dip 16 ounces
Bars or cookies to feed at least 12
Tostitos Party size
12 oranges quartered
Sponges
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
SIGN UP FOR FALL FAITH-SHARING GROUPS
Deepen your spiritual journey and strengthen church relationships through small faith-sharing groups at St. Alice Catholic Church. Small groups, no more than 12 people, meet weekly to read a short chapter, review a video, and discuss the content.
The Search
What is this journey in between the event we called “birth” and the one we call “death"? Is the journey taking you somewhere, or are you leading yourself to some kind of destination – a destination that could extend beyond your last breath? What do you want from your life during the in-between?
- 7 sessions
- Starts the week of Oct. 3
- $5 suggested booklet donation
Bible Basics: Old Testament
This series provides a “tour” through the Old Testament and Salvation History. Dr. Bergsma gives an overview of how God has worked in human history to save us through a series of covenants. Learn the story of God’s plan of bringing humanity into His divine life.
- 8 sessions
- Starts the week of Sept. 26
- $15 suggested book donation
See the sign-up links below for meeting locations, dates, and times.
If you have additional questions, contact Diane Soik at dsoik1228@gmail.com
or 541-731-7860.
The Search: Small Faith-Sharing Groups: Fall 2021
The Search
Mondays 2:00 - 3:30 pm (10/4/21 - 11/15/21), in Fireside Room
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm (9/28/21 - 11/16/21)
Wednesdays 7:00 PM-8:30 PM (10/6 - 11/17), Zoom
Bible Basics Old Testament Small Faith-Sharing Groups: Fall 2021
Bible Basics: Old Testament
Sundays 6:00pm - 7:30pm (9/26/21 - 11/14/21) in Fireside Room
Mondays 12:30 - 2:00 pm (9/27/21 - 11/15/21) in Fireside Room
Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm (9/27/21 - 11/15/21) Zoom
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm (9/28/21 - 11/16/21) at private home
Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm (9/30/21 - 11/18/21) in Fireside Room
