St. Alphonsus Parish

Treasures from Our Past

Over 100 Years in Ballard

In 1891, Redemptorist Fathers from Sacred Heart Parish in Seattle began to care for those Catholics residing in the then city of Ballard. The first location for the celebration of Mass was on the south side of NW 58th Street, between 20th and 22nd Avenues NW. A resident priest was assigned when a more permanent church was built. On November 16, 1901, Father Gustave Achtergael became the first man to serve as pastor for this parish. Below is a list of all the pastors who served at St. Alphonsus Parish, when they were here and several key things they did for our parish.

Join Our Small Faith Sharing Groups!

Scripture/Gospel Study

Come discover the beauty of the Gospel and grow closer to God and each other as we read and reflect on scriptures together in a warm, welcoming group. All are welcome!

• St. Alphonsus group meets every Thursday, 10 AM, at St. Alphonsus McGrath Room. (Contact: Mary Green at mgquilts46@gmail.com)

Women’s Ministry

Women’s Ministry offers a welcoming space for women to connect, study the Bible, pray together, and find encouragement and empowerment.

• St. Alphonsus meets on last Tuesday of the month. Contact Olivia Raese at olivia@raesegroup.com for more info.

Men’s Group

Join the Men's Group every Monday, 7 PM, at St. Alphonsus McGrath Room for fellowship and faith sharing. Don’t miss out! For more info, please contact Brian LeBlanc at brianleblanc76@gmail.com.

Grounded in Grace

If you are navigating the pain of divorce or marital separation, join Grounded in Grace, a safe and confidential space for healing and hope. Explore spirituality as a source of strength, share your experiences, and find peace and clarity on this new path. The group meets every third Thursday, 6:00 PM. For more information, please contact Olivia Raese at olivia@raesegroup.com.

Join our Social Justice Ministries!

St. Vincent de Paul Society

SVDP society assists the poor and needy within our parish boundaries through grocery, transportation and rent vouchers. Support by donating and volunteering with them. For more info, contact Doug Martin at doug@martinenv.com. If you need assistance, please call Helpline Call Center at (206) 767-6449, M-F, 8 AM - 3 PM.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a global organization of Catholic men committed to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The local council supports the community through fundraising for local organizations, assisting with parish events, hosting pancake breakfasts, and holding regular meetings to plan and grow its outreach. For more info, contact St. Alphonsus: Louie Van Hollebeke at louiervh@gmail.com.

Ministers to the Homebound

Are you homebound, in nursing home or hospital and want to receive the holy communion? Our Cabrini Ministers would be happy to bring the holy communion to your home. For inquiries, please contact Lori Corcoro at lcorcoro@parishfamily14.org.

Sancta Vita

This ministry at St. Alphonsus is focused on promoting the Catholic Church's teaching on the sanctity of life, emphasizing that every human life is sacred and should be cherished from conception to natural death. For more information, please contact Anne Rose at sanctavita@stalseattle.org.

Holy Name Society

St. Alphonsus’ Holy Name Society is a men's group dedicated to honoring the name of Jesus Christ and promoting reverence for it. The Society participates in parish activities, like family breakfasts, events, and service projects. To join and for more information, please contact Karl Hoffman at 206-784-7152 or karl3hoffmann@gmail.com.

Angel’s Cafe

St. Alphonsus’ The Angels Café is a vibrant ministry of women who come together to cook and serve meals in the spirit of Matthew 20:28: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” The group meets at least four times a year. Food preparation takes place on Saturday mornings, followed by cooking and serving after Sunday Mass. New members are always welcome to join this joyful service ministry. For more information or to get involved, contact Shelle Bjolstad at shelleb2@gmail.com.

Pastoral Council