
SAINT ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Covington, Tennessee
AVE MARIA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Ripley, Tennessee
Rev. Robert Ballman, Pastor
(901) 476-8140
Our mission at St. Alphonsus and Ave Maria Catholic Churches is to proclaim and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Church, through the liturgy, education, community service, and social events; and to witness to Christ who has blessed our lives in the larger community of Tipton and Lauderdale Counties and beyond. Our parish life is centered on the Eucharist during which we celebrate with joy the presence of the Risen Lord among us.
Mass Schedule
St. Alphonsus in Covington
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM
Misa en Español: Domingo en 12:15
Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 NOON
Friday-Saturday: 8:30 AM
Ave Maria in Ripley
Sunday: 8:30 A.M.

Church Address:
1225 Highway 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 430
Covington, TN 38019
Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 10AM - 2PM
Thursday: 8AM - 10AM
Friday: Closed
Phone: (901) 476-8140
FAX: (901) 476-9650
Scam Alert / Reminder
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis is reporting this scam alert!
The Diocese is reporting that unfortunately, yet another effort is being mounted by criminals using Email and text messages to fraudulently ask parishioners (in the name of their clergy) to provide gift cards and money. Please understand that at no time would the Bishop, a Priest, Deacon, Seminarian, or church staff ask a parishioner via text to go buy them a gift card, money, or any other type of funds for any reason!! The Bishop, as well our Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, and Church staff members are aware that this fraudulent effort is active again. Please, if you receive an Email or text asking for any of these things, report it to our Parish office (901-476-8140) and then delete the Email or text message. If you have any questions about this ongoing criminal effort, please contact our Parish office at 901-476-8140 or call the Diocese at 901-573-4002.


Saint Alphonsus Friends of the Poor ministry has been awarded a grant which will enable us to provide needed items for newborn babies (up to 12 months old). This grant was coordinated by Catholic Charities of West Tennessee and funded by AmeriGroup Corporation. The ministry is called Tiny Blessings and is open every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00PM til 3:00PM