Welcome to St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Sacrament of Confirmation
Fifty-eight young people from St. Aloysius and Queen of Peace will be confirmed by
Fr. Rick Walling on April 14 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains,
Cincinnati. Please pray for our young people as they continue their faith journey.
First Communion
Twenty-three young people will make their First Communion during weekend
Masses on April 27 and 28 at St. Aloysius. Please pray for them as they continue their faith journey.
Please Welcome Our New Families
Elliot & Melissa Harsch
Brandon & Maria Rottmueller
Michael & Susanna Schmidt
PREP Registration
Summer PREP Classes Grades 1-8
June 17-28, 8:30 a.m. - noon
On-Line Registration Paper Registration
**PLEASE NOTE - ONE PERMISSION FORM COVERS ALL PREP, SACRAMENT, AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT ST. ALOYSIUS FOR 2024.
C.L.O.W and PREP Help is Needed
C.L.O.W and PREP Help - We are in need of a fourth grade teacher and possibly a seventh grade teacher for our summer PREP program. The program runs from June 17-28, 8:30 a.m.—noon.
We are also looking for a few people to help with Children’s Liturgy of the Word on the second and fourth Sundays of the month during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Ideally, we could create teams, with each team taking only one Sunday per month.
If you are interested in either, please contact Ann Shackleford 513-738-1014 or stalsprep@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration.
50th Wedding Anniversary??
Are You Celebrating Your 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2024?
Married couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2024 are invited to attend one of the following Golden Anniversary Masses: Saturday, September 7 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Tipp City. Celebrant: To be determined or
Sunday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, in Cincinnati Celebrant: Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
Wedding Anniversary Certificates
Are you celebrating a significant wedding anniversary in 2024? 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, or 75 years... Request a certificate signed by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr by visiting the Archdiocese of Cincinnati web page at: bit.ly/3IgyXfv.
Questions? Please contact the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Marriage & Family Evangelization Office at cne@catholicaoc.org.
St. Aloysius Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on September 14, 2024 at the 5:00 PM Mass. Please sign up in the Gathering Space if you plan to attend.
St. Al's Steering/Building Committee
We will provide updates on the status of our meetings and input from parishioners on the "Building" tab of our website, located near "Safe Environment." The building committee will consider all comments and suggestions received.
- Mass Moments” -
Bulletin Inserts for the Liturgical Life of the Parish: The Liturgical Year © 2020 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Written by Paul Turner.
"Mass Moments" Archives "Seasonal Moments" Archive
SCAM Alert
ATTENTION PLEASE: Please disregard any emails from Fr. Walling that are not coming from rwalling@qphamilton.org. There are messages circulating about needing special prayers, money, etc. These are scams! Fr. Walling will NEVER email you asking you for money or gift cards. The latest scam has somehow managed to pop into existing email conversation threads. The parish office does not need to be notified if you have received them. However, if you have fallen victim to these scams please file a report at Report a Scam | Ohio.gov | Official Website of the State of Ohio and with your local police department. Unfortunately ministers, school principals, etc. are common targets for these scams because these are organizations that people like to make donations to.
HOME COOKING FOR OUR PRIESTS
Our Family of Parish Priests enjoy a home-cooked meal together each week at Queen of Peace. Meals are delivered to the parish office or outside the residence every Tuesday and Wednesday. Typically, meals should feed 4-5 adults. They enjoy all meats, starches, salads, breads and desserts. If you would be interested in being put on the rotation or have further questions, please call the Queen of Peace Parish Office 513-863-4344
OUTREACH MINISTRY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Lenten Project
3/24-The sisters identified the following priorities at their clinic: a suction machine costing $2428, sterilization drums costing $2375, 500 mosquito nets at $4 each, 150 Mama kits at $30 each, and funds for more medical supplies. You can identify where you want your donation focused on the envelope if you choose. Let’s help the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate in Gulu save more lives! Envelopes for your donations are in the Gathering Space. Please make checks payable to St. Aloysius.
3/17-In Uganda the mortality rate for children under age 5 is 62/1000. At the clinic, over 4,000 children were dewormed last year, up 65% from 2019 when St. Al’s began our relationship with the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate in Uganda. Immunizations increased 230% during the same period. Your Lenten donation can help the sisters purchase more medical supplies and facilitate a greater impact. Will you help? Envelopes for your donations are in the Gathering Space. Please make checks payable to St. Aloysius.
3/10-Primary causes of death in Uganda are malaria, TB, and malnutrition with contaminated water and poor sanitation as major contributors. In rural areas there is only one doctor for every 20,000 people and one nurse per 80,000 people. The sisters at Mary Queen of Peace Clinic provide a vital resource for these impoverished people with an annual GDP of $604 per person. Over half the population is under age 15. Envelopes for your donations are in the Gathering Space.
3/3-Mission Outreach is again asking parishioners this Lent to support the needs of The Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate in Gulu, Uganda. We have had a “twinning” relationship with them since 2019. St. Aloysius has helped make a difference by
supplying water purification resources, Mama Kits, mosquito nets, medicine, and equipment. They serve some of the world’s neediest and poorest in a war-torn region. Envelopes for your donations are in the Gathering Space.
2/25-Deliveries at the Mary Queen of Peace Health Center increased from 386 to about 800 last year. The availability of free Mama Kits and mosquito nets help attract expectant mothers to the clinic so they receive appropriate antenatal care. Mama kits cost $30 and mosquito nets are $4 each. Consider how many you could help purchase as a Lenten donation. Since St. Al’s engagement with the sisters, maternal and infant mortality has decreased by 89% at the clinic. Envelopes for your donations are in the Gathering Space.
Committee members are: Jim Bischoff, Sr.(513-896-6397), Ann Adams (513-646-1052), or Imelda Castaneda-Emenaker (513-403-9621).
Community Outreach
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Parish Council
New Parishioner Registration
Interested in becoming a member of St. Aloysius? Please enter your information and the office will contact you.
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Spiritual Communion
For those who are unable to receive Holy Communion, you can make this prayer of Spiritual Communion a source of grace in the midst of difficulty:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Additional MINISTERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers
Please consider helping; training will be provided.
Call the parish office [513-738-1014].
St. Joe's Corner
SJCS - May 2 - May Crowning 7:45-8:00 - All School Mass
SJCS Showstoppers Presentation - Nightmare Before Christmas Thurs May 9, 7pm to 9pm, Fri May 10, 8pm to 10pm and Sat May 11, 8pm to 10pm. in the SJCS Auditorium
SJCS Jog N Jam Saturday, May 11 - 8 am to 11 am - more info to come.
SJCS Last Day of School May 23, 2024
- St. Joe’s is trying to gather addresses of their graduates. There is a form on the school webpage, www.sjcshamilton.org that you can fill out with your information. Thanks!
- If you are interested in purchasing a St. Joe's 365 Lotto Ticket, you can contact any St. Joe's student or the school office (513-863-8758), or use this link to purchase online: SJCS Catholic Schools 365 Lotto Tickets. The funds generated through the 365 Lotto Fundraiser for into the St. Joe's general fund and help cover general operating expenses which otherwise would have to be covered by large increases in tuition.
Badin Connection
"FORMED" Program
FORMED is Catholic content all in one place. It is a platform of Catholic teachings through videos, audio talks, ebooks, movies, and more. Consider it personal faith formation at your fingertips. As a parishioner you have access to this subscription.
You can copy and paste the following website https://formed.org into your URL. The parish code: V3JWJ6.
OR...go to the LINKS tab and click on the FORMED.ORG and it will take you directly to the site to subscribe.
Please Note: When first signing on to FORMED.ORG, you must register your email address.
St. Aloysius Veteran's Memorial
If you are interested in purchasing a Veterans’ Memorial Brick, it’s not too late! Forms are available in the rack outside the parish office door. This is a great way to honor a special person….any military or non-military; a friend; a family member.
There are two more areas added to honor our POW/MIA Veterans, as well as our 6th military branch, Space Force. Bricks are available. Questions, please call Bill (513)706-5475.
Parish Mission Statement
We, the people of St. Aloysius Parish, are called together by God through our Roman Catholic faith to be an active, visible community where the faith flourishes and grows. As such, we acknowledge God's love, Jesus Christ's redemption, the power of the Holy Spirit, and our individual and collective membership in the body of Christ. It is the privilege, responsibility, and challenge of that membership to manifest God's unconditional love for all His creation. This effort to be Christ-like will be especially evident in our parish worship, evangelization, and service.
Thank you for visiting our website!
Here you will find information concerning our parish and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and able to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about St. Aloysius!
If you are visiting or relocating to our area, we would love to have you be our guest.
When you visit our church, you will find: A caring, friendly parish that will welcome you and Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age!
