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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.
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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
- Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
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If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Aloysius, go to the Info Center tab and click on the New Parishioners Registration Form!
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MINISTRY OUTREACH COMMITTEE
This past year the Ministry Outreach Committee was initiated at St. Aloysius. It endeavors to seek opportunities to help others in need and is charged to advise Fr. Jim and Parish Council regarding matters that pertain to outreach and social action issues. We will inform our parishioners of the relevant needs, culture, and history of the people we assist. Our committee seeks a spirit of vibrant parish fellowship and involvement in accomplishing this mission.
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A WARM WELCOME TO THESE NEW FAMILIES
WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED OUR PARISH:
Michael & Kayla Needham Adam & Rhonda Benedict
Kelly Burger Jason Clear & Dena Bley*(*Correction)
David & Jennifer Pfirrman Doug & Sarah Reinhardt
Ryan & Angela Strotman Zach & Katie Collins
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St. Aloysius Lenten Fish Fry's
Lenten Fish Fry's at St. Aloysius Catholic Church
(March 8, 15, 22, 29)
3350 Chapel Rd, Shandon, OH. In church basement (handicap accessible). Dine in/carry out open 4:30-7:00 p.m. Fried and baked fish, shrimp, cheese pizza, grilled cheese, baked and French-fried potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese and all new salad bar. Desserts and beverages also available. $1 menu items and up. Call 513-260-0689 for more details.
For more information go online to
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Travelling and would like to find a Catholic Church for Sunday Masses where ever you may be!
https://catholicmasstime.org/church-near-me/
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MINISTERS NEEDED!
Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers. Please consider; training will be provided. Call the parish office [738-1014].
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ST. JOE’S CORNER
St. Joseph Consolidated School is now accepting applications for enrollment in Preschool through grade 8. They offer multiple options for preschool and full-day kindergarten. Bus service is provided to St. Joseph by Hamilton, Fairfield, Talawanda, Lakota, Edgewood, Ross and New Miami transportation services. Please call the school to schedule a tour to see what St. Joe has to offer your child. 863-8758 or school website: www.sjcshamilton.org
The 2nd Grade is once again holding their annual used book sale Wednesday, February 27. We are in need of donations. Please send any of the following gently used items to the school office as soon as possible: DVD’s, computer software, books and videos.
School Visitors: If you need to stop by school to drop off gym clothes, treats or any other items, please come to the office to check in first. Unexpected visits can be disrupting to a classroom. To eliminate this problem, and to ensure the safety of our students, you are required to stop by the office or call ahead so the teacher is made aware of your visit.
If you are interested in purchasing a St. Joseph Consolidated School 365 Lotto Ticket, you can contact any St. Joe’s student or the school office [863-8758].
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The Badin Connection
Save the date for the annual Badin Athletic Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in the Pfirman Family Activity Center. Congratulations to our newest inductees..Rick Kunkel '67, Joe Vogt '72, Fred Hesse '74, Janice Vogt Brown '78, Aimee Hurst Tokarczyk '98 and Nate Bunce '01. In addition, the family of William and Mary Margaret Hogan will be honored as the Legacy Family. Reservations are available after Jan.7 for $35 a person by calling Mrs. Sharon Pate Adams '84 at the high school, (513) 863-3993, ext. 113, or by e-mail at SAdams@Badin HS.org. Children under 12 are admitted for $20. Thanks to HOF chair Dean Wright '65 and the committee for their annual efforts.
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"FORMED" Program
Queen of Peace Parish is a new subscriber to FORMED. Because St. Al's and QP are in the same Parish region, St. Al's can also use this access.
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.
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VETERANS’ MEMORIAL
Who can buy a brick? Anyone can buy a brick for a veteran, past or present; in remembrance of a family member or in a family’s name; your company’s name, an organization, a committee, or your social group. There are many bricks still available! Any donation is tax deductible. Please make checks payable to: St. Aloysius Veterans’ Memorial. Call Bill [706-5475] if you have questions.
Mail: PO Box 95
Shandon, Ohio 45063
- September thru May:
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 3:00pm
June thru August:
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 2:00pm
Saturday - 5:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM
USED PALM: If you have any used palm you wish to discard, please bring it to church and place it in the designated box in the Gathering Space. It will be burned and the ashes will be used for Ash Wednesday, 2019.
HELPING HANDS: Anyone at St. Aloysius needing temporary assistance in the form of meals or rides to doctors, therapy, treatments, etc., should call Kitty [317-7215], or the parish office [738-1014, ext. 301]. Requests for assistance other than those mentioned above will be considered on an individual basis. We are here to help when help is needed.
COMMUNION CALLS: If you are homebound or unable to get to Mass and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please call the parish office [738-1014] or Joyce Kist [738- 1368]. Holy Communion can be brought to you at home.
ATTENTION PLEASE: If you are a person who receives a LOW GLUTEN HOST, please go to Fr. Jim for Communion and place your hand over your heart as a signal to receive the low gluten host.
INTERESTED IN CATHOLICISM? RCIA Sunday morning, after the 9:30 Mass in the Cry Room. With the New Year, meetings are now every Sunday. No commitment is necessary; just let us share our faith with you. Please call Deacon Bill Brunsman [315- 8014] or the Parish Office [738-1014].
SUMMER PREP REGISTRATION: The St. Al’s Summer PREP registration forms are available in the Gathering Space and also in the bookrack at Queen of Peace for any interested families who will be new to the program. All families registered in Summer of 2018 should have received registration forms in the mail. Summer PREP will be held the weeks of June 17 and June 24, ending on Friday June 28, 2019.
COUNTRY ARTS BOOTH: Just a note to thank you again for your donations of homemade items for this booth at our Summer Festival! And during this long winter, it’s not too early to begin working on some new homemade crafts for this year’s summer festival! Your donations are welcomed and needed!
Catholic Youth Evangelization Camp
Have you heard about the Catholic Youth Evangelization Camp at Camp River Ridge in Oldenburg, IN? Using a Regnum Christi contemplative approach, this camp seeks to enrich and enliven the faith of our youth as well as offers camps for father/son, mother/daughter, parish groups, etc.
Take a moment to look through their presentation – perhaps you know someone who would enjoy and benefit from such a camp? For further information, visit www.campriverridge.org for more information.
Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry Program
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic faith in order that you may be able to be of more help to your parish, family or friends? Are you seeking a new career in Ministry? The Lay Pastoral Ministry Program offers classes and hands on training in theology and ministry. Students will enroll at the nondegreed certificate or graduate level. Call today and learn more! Contact: Dr. Susan McGurgan or Barbara Yoder at 513-231-1200 or email smcgurgan@athenaeum.edu or byoder@athenaeum.edu for more information or to set up an appointment.
Serve City is an outreach center dedicated to serving the needs of Butler County's low-income and homeless individuals and families. Many churches and other organizations serve dinner to the residents at this center.
St. Al's designated day is the 4th Thursday of every month. For February, we are serving dinner on February 28, 2019. If you can donate food or would like to help serve, please contact TerrieMeyer at 738-5552 or 484-5830.
ATTENTION PLEASE: CEMETERY SPRING CLEANUP….FIRST WEEK IN MARCH: All holiday flowers, decorations and memorabilia will be removed in our cemetery to prepare for spring. If you have items you wish to save, please visit the cemetery to pick them up by February 28.
LADIES SOCIETY: Ladies, please note that we will NOT meet in February. The next meeting is March 12.
Hope for Strugging Marriages
The Retrouvaille Program helps couples restore and rebuild a loving relationship. It is for couples with marriages that are struggling, not communicating well, and those who are considering marriage separation or divorce.
Retrouvaille of Cincinnati\Tri-State 2019 weekends:
- March 29-30
- September 6-8
For more information contact: www.cincyretrouvaille.org, HelpOurMarriage.com, or call 1-513-456-5413.
ATTENTION LADIES: The Ladies Society is planning a retreat on April 12-14, 2019 at St. Meinrad. The retreat which is being conducted by Br. Nathaniel Szidik OSB is entitled Spiritual Integration: Fitness, Health, and Physical Well-being-- with Scripture and the Rule of St. Benedict as our guide, we will explore how a life of physical fitness and healthful eating leads us on a journey of self-knowledge, self-acceptance and self-gift, ultimately ending in love for God, neighbor, and self. Optional opportunities for a group nature walk or other physical activities will be available (bring fitness clothing). ($255 single, $425 double)
The retreat will begin at 5:00 p.m., with prayer and dinner following at 5:30 on Friday, April 12. St. Meinrad is approximately 3.5 hours from St. Al’s. If you are interested in attending, you will have to call (812) 357-6585 or 1-800- 581-6905 to register to make sure rooms are available. You will also need to provide a deposit at the time of registration. Hopefully this will be an enjoyable experience for all who attend!
Southern California Missions Pilgrimage
Making a pilgrimage has power to strengthen and energize your faith and bring sharply into focus the great riches of our Catholic heritage. Join Fr. Geoff Drew, along with hosts John and Cindy Carter, on pilgrimage to the Southern California Missions, including San Diego – which celebrates its 250th anniversary in July – San Luis Rey, San Juan Capistrano and San Gabriel June 4-8, 2019. Call John at 513-582-5551 or Cindy at 513-582-5528, email us at: carter.pilgrim2019@gmail.com, or go to https://www.ctscentral.net/trips/california/southern-missions-cali-fr-geoff-drew for more information.
Men's Conference
Gentlemen! We will be announcing details about the upcoming 2019 Cincinnati Men's Conference, which is to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, so mark your calendars.
