Our latest edition of the Parish newsletter is here! Read to find out
about the great things that happened over the summer and some of the
great plans for the fall! There also is a calendar of events so you can
keep your schedule up to date!
You can read it here: http://bit.ly/news8-19 or it will be available in the bulletin this weekend.
St. Aloysius Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is for students in grades 1-8 who attend public school. PREP works with families to provide opportunities for students to grow in their faith and develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Students are prepared in first and second grades to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. Students in seventh and eighth grades are prepared to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. Registration forms are available on the parish web site (http://bit.ly/parishforms2, and go to PREP forms), in the back of church, and from the parish office. Please register by August 1. We like to place students in classes with children they know from the school they attend. Classes begin August 25.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, which is better known as RCIA, is a process designed for three different groups of people: (1) adults (age 7 and older) who are not baptized and would like to join the Catholic Church, (2) adults who were baptized as children into the Catholic faith, but who have not completed their initiation in the Church because they have not celebrated their First Eucharist and/or Sacrament of Confirmation, and (3) adults who have been validly baptized in another Christian denomination and who now want to be received in the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds into the RCIA process. Here at St. Aloysius our RCIA groups meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:45, beginning September 15th. If you don’t already do so, we strongly encourage you to begin to attend Mass weekly. Those unable to join in receiving Eucharist are encouraged to go through the Communion line with their arms crossed to receive a blessing. Contact Mary Hynes at the parish office if you are interested in beginning the RCIA process 502-241-8452.
It is finally Spring, and that means we are busy here at St. Aloysius. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and take a few minutes and check out our latest Parish Newsletter. There is a lot of important information, especially about the summer picnic! You can read it here, http://bit.ly/nwslet419 .
This is the Stewardship Renewal period – a time to consider giving your time, talent and treasure to St. Aloysius. Each year we ask you to complete a Stewardship Form to renew or update your information.
***New this year: Stewardship Forms are online! Just click HERE ***
Paper forms are also in the back of church or parish office for your convenience. Please submit completed forms by March 3rd. Thank you!
If you need to view the list of ministries you can access that by clicking here.
Last year our parish began a journey to eliminate our $2,000,000 debt. The plan was to eliminate this debt over a three year period of time. Just one year later we are halfway there! Thanks to the kindness and generosity of so many, we have now paid over $1,000,000 of our parish debt. That is one half of the debt, paid in one third of the time. That is simply amazing!
Applications for the 2019-2020 school year are online. What better gift to give your child than the gift of a Catholic education. Tour and shadow options are always available by calling the school office at 241-8516 or emailing schooloffice@staloysiuspwv.org.
Starting Kindergarten?
Save the date for our first round of kindergarten readiness tests the week of January 28-February 1. We look forward to meeting all our new Eagles!
Applications for Tuition Assistance are Now Open
Parents may begin to apply for tuition assistance for their children in grades K-12 in Catholic elementary and high schools. Families must submit their application, 2017 Federal tax-return, 2017 W-2’s, and other non-taxable documentation along with the $25 processing fee by February 28, 2019. Go to https://www.ceflou.org/about/ to apply.
We are transitioning vendors to make on-line giving more convenient. We believe that it is time to make it easier for every one to support our parish and its ministries. We have partnered with Faith Direct, to read more about their services click here.
If you are already giving via the older system click here to log in and unsubscribe: (VANCO). To enroll in the new program, it is as easy one click: (Faith Direct). If you have any questions please feel free to contact the parish office.
St. Aloysius is happy to offer child care for children who are steady crawlers – 3 years old during the 11:00 Mass on Sundays. Child care will begin on Sept. 9th this year and will follow the PREP schedule. Please enter through the back entrance of the school near the playground. We are looking for adults and youth to volunteer for this ministry. In order to continue to offer this service, parents using this service may be asked to help a few times during the year dependent upon how many volunteers we have. Please contact Julie Corbell if you are interested in this service or if you would like to volunteer. jacorbell@yahoo.com
Stewardship Opportunity
Adults and youth volunteers are needed to help with child care during our 11:00 Mass on Sundays. Youth preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation will receive service hours. Please contact Julie Crobell at jacorbell@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer for this ministry. We need one adult and a couple youth each week. Volunteering 3 or 4 times during the school year will be greatly appreciated.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, which is better known as RCIA, is a process designed for three different groups of people: (1) adults (age 7 and older) who are not baptized and would like to join the Catholic Church, (2) adults who were baptized as children into the Catholic faith, but who have not completed their initiation in the Church because they have not celebrated their First Eucharist and/or Sacrament of Confirmation, and (3) adults who have been validly baptized in another Christian denomination and who now want to be received in the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds into the RCIA process. Here at St. Aloysius our RCIA groups meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:45. Contact Mary Hynes at the parish office if you are interested in beginning the RCIA process 241-8452.
212 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056