St. Alphonsus

Sun: 8am Mass. Tue: Bible Study at 7pm. Fri: Reconciliation Service at 6pm.

Oct 17: Parent Social at Bitters & Bones. Oct 18: 33-day Marian Consecration Preparation. Nov 3-Dec 8: 33 Days to Morning Glory program begins.

Kids Night Out on Oct 17. Fall-O-Ween Jesus event setup on Oct 23. Fall-O-Ween Jesus event on Oct 24. Youth Ministry meeting on Oct 11.

Bishop's Fund appeal ongoing. Support the Food Pantry by donating peanut butter/jelly and crackers. Christmas Drive will kick-off in November.

Confession: Wed 6–7pm; Sat 3–4pm | Adoration: Thu 9am–7pm | Office: Mon–Thu 9–3.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at different church locations: Tuesdays at St. Augustine's Church in North Bangor following Mass until 10 AM, First Wednesdays at St. Mary’s Church in Brushton from 6-7 PM, and Fridays at St. Ann’s Church in St. Regis Falls following Mass until 9 AM. Take this opportunity to spend some quiet time in prayer.

The food pantry will be open on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 1 PM to 4 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Brushton. Your support and donations are greatly appreciated.

Confirmation classes will take place on October 18 & 25, 2026, along with Christian Formation classes on Sundays from 6-8 PM at St. Mary's & St. Augustine's and Sunday mornings at Holy Cross from 9:30-11:00 AM for grades K-8, with office hours available for registration on Sunday mornings at St. Mary’s Parish Center and Monday & Tuesday from 9 AM - Noon at St. Augustine’s Rectory.

Recap of the recent Mass collections: Holy Cross: $430.00, St. Mary’s: $2,100.00, and St. Ann’s: $1,918.00. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.

As the autumn season progresses, there is a need to maintain parish grounds in preparation for winter. Please consider lending a hand or supporting the parish volunteers and Knights helping with these efforts. Your assistance is invaluable in caring for our parish community.

Join us for our weekly Mass schedule and devotions: Monday 8:00am at Blessed Sacrament and St. Stephen, Tuesday 8:00am at St. Paul and St. Stephen, Thursday 8:00am at Blessed Sacrament, Friday 8:00am at St. Paul and St. Stephen. Eucharistic adoration is held each Wednesday from 9am to 10pm. Various devotions and Holy Hours take place throughout the week. All are welcome to join us for prayer and reflection.

Anointing of the Sick is available on the first weekend of the month on a rotating schedule at the Saturday 4pm and Sunday 8am and 11am Masses. The Rosary is prayed before Masses and after the Wednesday 6:30pm Mass. Join us as we ask for God's healing and grace for those in need.

Join us for a special event on October 14th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at KLOC's Grove. The topic of preventing assisted suicide and encouraging hope will be discussed by Amanda Achtman, founder of the Dying to Meet You Project. Let's engage in these important conversations together.

St. Patrick’s Church, Colton, NY: Saturday 5:00 pm Mass. St. Mary’s Church, Potsdam, NY: Sunday 9:00 am Latin Mass, 11:00 am Mass. St. Mary’s Church, Canton, NY: Sunday 9:00 am Mass, 5:00 pm Mass.

In Canton, the Knights are hosting their annual pancake breakfast. In Potsdam, the 11:00 AM Mass will be offered for the deceased Knights. Both events taking place this Sunday.

A new Eucharist-focused initiative called 40 Hours. Enjoy from October 23-25. Thanks to Beth Bergman for coordinating the event.

Pastor will be away for nephew's confirmation and vacation. Sacrament of Baptism, Penance/Confessions, Marriage arrangements, and Anointing of the Sick are available by contacting the Parish Office. New Parishioners can register at the Parish Office.

Thank you to the families who have contributed. Canton: 78 families pledged $21,413. Colton: 45 families pledged $11,009. Potsdam: 52 families pledged $12,767. Additional gifts will support the Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund.

Mon: No Scheduled Mass. Wed & Fri: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Tues & Thurs: 12:00 p.m. Mass at St. Bernard's. Fall-O-Ween Jesus event setup on Oct 23 and event on Oct 24.

Monthly meeting on Oct 14 at 6:15 p.m. in the chapel. Catholic Daughter Sunday on Oct 18 at the 10 a.m. Mass. Annual Holiday Helper Christmas Drive starting in November.