SCAM ALERT!!

The recent SCAM which hit St. Al's has actually affected numerous parishes and churches throughout our country for the last several years.   

People who receive these email or text messages using Fr. Jim's name asking you to purchase gift cards, should report this to the church office IMMEDIATELY!!!   PLEASE CALL 738-1014

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THE GIFT CARDS! __________________________________________________________________

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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COUNCIL'S CORNER

- Sidewalks and south stairs are being replaced.

- We are looking into expanding the gathering space.

- We are twinning with Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu.

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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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Additional MINISTERS ARE NEEDED!

Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers

Please consider; training will be provided. 

Call the parish office [738-1014]. 

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St. Als Fall Festival - November 3rd

-- Grand Raffle: The grand prize is $2,000! The first Early Bird will be drawn Monday, 10/28, for $500, and another will be drawn for $500 on festival day at 4 p.m. Raffle tickets are available in the Gathering Space.

-- The Themed Basket Booth is looking for donations of baskets with a certain theme. Please consider donating a basket…….be creative, such as game night, chilifest, tailgating, just to name a few ideas! You can drop off your donation at the parish office up to the week before the festival. We will have a door collection for this booth after all Masses on October 26-27. Monies collected will help purchase items for lots of baskets to be raffled off at the festival. 

-- Country Arts Booth: Please note that we need items for the Country Store Booth. Any small handmade items, baked goods and canned jams/jellies are needed and appreciated!

-- Yard Signs: If you still have fall festival yard signs from last year, please return them to church ASAP so they can be used this year!

-- Workers and Desserts Needed: Please sign up in the Gathering Space if you can help in either the kitchen or dining room on festival day, and/or make a dessert for the dinner.  Pies are the preferred dessert; please bake or buy them.  

-- Worker Lists: Due in the parish office by Tuesday, October 22 for publication in the October 27 bulletin.

-- DINING ROOM CHAIRPERSON NEEDED! Please consider this important position!! Call Kathy Lysaght if you might be interested in filling this role! [205-6726] 

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ST. JOE’S CORNER

SAVE THE DATE: October 19, 2019, is the St. Joseph annual Drawdown Pig Roast held at the FOP Lodge at Joyce Park. Tickets are $35 each for this adult only event.  For an additional $25 you can reserve a table for your gorup.  Tickets are available at the St. Joe's School Office (863-8758).

Lotto Tickets:  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].

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.

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The Badin Connection

Badin Ramformation Night - Interested 7th and 8th grade students and parents are invited to attend Badin Ramformation Nights to learn more about all that Badin has to offer.  Choose the best date for you:  Tuesday, Oct 8, Wednesday, Oct 23 and Wednesday, Nov 6, 7:00-8:30 PM at Badin High School.  RSVP to info@BadinHS.org or 513-869-4490.

Badin Open House is Sunday, Nov 3, 1-4 p.m.

- Are you interested in joining the Badin High School family of students?  Students have a great high school experience and are well-prepared for college and the adventure of life beyond high school.  To set up a Shadow Day, contact the Admissions Office at 869-4490, or by e-mail at Dallen@BadinHS.org. 

- The High School Placement Test (HSPT) for 8th graders is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23rd, at 8:30 am.  Ninth grade and financial aid applications for 2020-21 are due by Sunday, Dec. 1.  Information and forms are available on the Badin website, BadinHS.org. under Admissions.  Placement Test scores, acedemic scholarship offers and financial aid awards will be mailed to prospective students on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2020.  Registration Night for the Class of 2024 is Thursday, Jan 30, 2020.  #RamPride!

- Have a nomination for the Badin Hall of Honor, the Athletic Hall of Fame, or are you interested in hosting an International student?  Contact the Advancement Office for more details...or check the Badin Website.  And don't forget to follow Badin High School on Facebook and Twitter!

For Planning purposes: The Class of 2020 will graduate on Friday, May 29, 2020.

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"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.  

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VETERANS’ 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.

 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.