Parish Picnic: July 14TH!

Start planning now to attend the St. Aloysius Summer Picnic!

July 14th, 1pm-11pm!

Games and plenty of fun for everyone. Our famous Chicken Diner, of course…YUM!

And don’t forget to enter your chance to win a 2018 Ford Mustang or $17,000 (winner’s choice). Mark your calendar and spread the word!

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Summer Camp at St. Aloysius!

Although our days are colder, it is never too early to think about where your kids will spend their summer. This summer St. Aloysius will have a summer camp! Each day there will be something new including games, art, cooking, reading, and of course fun!  This is open to any student (Kindergarten-8th) in the parish.  Not just students of St. Aloysius School.
Our themes this summer will include: Camping, Cooking, Ocean, Science, Backyard Fun, Animals, Sports, and Art.
For more information about summer camp or to get signed up please contact Jennifer Williams at 502-241-8516 ext 1011. We look forward to spending our summer with you!

 

What would you do with an extra $7000?

Buy a car, pay for high school tuition,
pay for college, etc?

Buy a raffle ticket!  Only 200 tickets will be sold.

Each ticket is $100

Winner will be drawn on May 9, by Father John.  All additional proceeds will go to the Tuition Assistance Fund.

Tickets are available to purchase in the Parish Office . Look for other upcoming opportunities  to purchase tickets at parish events!
For more information contact the Parish Office or Julie Reddington,
juliejreddington@gmail.com .

 

VBS 2018 Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus

Holy Week

 Holy Week is the heart of the liturgical year.  Official church rituals and other traditions observed during this week remember and make present the passing of Jesus from life, to death, and to new life.   The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery.

 

Holy Thursday: March 29, 7pm in the Church

Along with the rituals typically done in Mass, the priest will ceremonially wash the feet of several parishioners.  This is the action of the priest imitating Jesus’ Last Super action of humility and service, when he washed the disciples’ feet.

 

Good Friday Service: March 30, 7pm in the Church

On Good Friday, Mass is not celebrated.  We participate in the liturgy of the word with a reading of the passion narrative and psalms prophesying the suffering of Jesus.  The congregation will also venerate the cross, a slow procession of people to kiss a cross held by ministers.  The evening will end with a communion service with hosts consecrated the night before.

 

Easter Vigil: March 31, 8:30pm in the Church

The Easter Vigil begins and ends in darkness. It is a nocturnal vigil, retaining its ancient character of vigilance and expectation, as the Christian people await the Resurrection of the Lord during the night. Fire is blessed and the paschal candle is lighted to illumine the night so that all may hear the Easter proclamation and listen to the word of God proclaimed in the Scriptures. The Vigil is also when we welcome those who have been preparing for the sacraments of initiation.  This year we will celebrate the initiation of three young ladies into the Catholic Church: Kali Anderson/Sparrow, Sapphira Godbey, and Hailey Smith.

 

Easter Sunday Masses: April 1, 8am and 11am in the Church

The theme of Easter morning echoes that of the Easter Vigil: Jesus is raised from the dead and is Lord.  Those who believe and are baptized share in this resurrection to new life.

 

Lenten Confession Opportunities

In addition to every Saturday morning at 9am in the Chapel, Fr. John will hear confessions on four Wednesday evenings during Lent: February 21, March 7, 21, and 28 in the Church from 6-7pm.  As always, you may contact Fr. John to set up a private appointment if you have a conflict with these dates.

Lenten Fish Frys

Lenten Fish Fries

Where:  St. Aloysius Cafeteria

When: Ash Wednesday, February 14

Fri., February 16 – March 23 (Every Friday)

Menu: Fried Fish, NEW Baked Fish, Rolled Oysters, Shrimp, Pizza, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Hush Puppies, Jalapeño Hush Puppies, French Fries, Onion Rings and Cheesesticks

Beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Water and Beer

Time: 5-7:30pm

Dine-in; Carry-out and our FAMOUS Drive-Thru

No Fish Fry on Good Friday!

 

The Latest Parish Newsletter

The latest addition of the parish newsletter is available for everyone to read!  Click HERE to read some of the amazing things going on in our wonderful parish.  Learn more about the upcoming parish discernment process and the most up to date results of our capital campaign.  There also is a list of upcoming events.  Be sure to add them to your family calendar!

Archdiocesan Audit Report

The Archdiocese performs internal audits on every Church that it oversees.  There is a rotating schedule that has the auditors visiting each parish every 3 years.  This was the year for the auditors to visit St. Aloysius.   Overall our audit went well.  We wanted to share the report with the entire parish so everyone can be informed.  If you have any questions feel free to contact Dennis Blum at the parish office.

To view the audit report: http://bit.ly/stalaudit17

 

Parish Pastoral Council Minutes

The Parish Pastoral Council is the coordinating and unifying structure of the parish community.  The council works with Fr. John to better our community.  Its members are an advisory board to the Pastor.

Click here if you would like to read the minutes of the August Parish Council Meeting.  For more information feel free to contact Dean Heibert, Parish Council President.