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.

20TH Annual Arts and Crafts Day in Pewee Valley

Oct 28, 2017, 10am –4pm

Come and shop or sign up to sell your creations.  The proceeds from the event sponsored by the St. Aloysius Women’s Club go to benefit our school’s art department.  For more info and to reserve a vendor spot

contact Mellissa Brown:

502-718-8480 or saintaloysiusartsandcrafts@gmail.com

 

The 2017 Parish Picnic Is Almost Here!

The Summer Picnic is July 15th starting at 1pm until 11pm.

Join us for some fun in the sun! We will have Booths, Prizes, a Kidway, Beer Garden, and much more!  Remember that Saturday night Mass will be at 4pm the day of picnic.

Don’t forget our Chicken Dinner featuring our Famous Noodles! The dinner will be from 4-8pm.  The line forms at the side door closest to the Chapel.  Please note that the dinner is cash or check ONLY.  (An ATM is located at the front of the school for your convenience)  The cost is as follows (dine in or carryout):

Adults-$10
Vegetarian-$7
Kids 10 and under-$5
Extra chicken-$3

Enter to win this year’s Capital Prize: A $50 ticket gets you a chance to win a 2017 Ford Mustang or $15,000 (winners choice)! We also have a Handmade Quilt Raffle, at $5 a ticket!

You won’t want to miss a minute of the FUN!

Handbell Camp!

Handbell Summer Camp

July 24-27, 2017, 9am-Noon

Patrick Catholic Church (100N Beckley Station Rd)

Ringers 4th grade or older.  Cost of each ringer is $20.  Drinks and snacks will be provided.  Registers can be taken day of event.

For more information contact Wayne Gilliam,

502-244-6083 or wgilliam@stpatlou.org.

Vacation Bible School 2017: Thank You!

Thanks to all those who participated and contributed to Vacation Bible School this year.  We had a great time. We were blessed with beautiful weather, a little cool on Wednesday for wet and wild, but very nice for the rest of the week. Special thanks to Sally Sauerbeck for sewing over 250 bandannas in fifteen different colors for the children to wear.  This was a marvelous idea of hers that helped the small group leaders identify their group by color.  We greatly appreciate her stewardship.  We also want to give special recognition to Pam State and her family who decorated the stage.  The set was so professionally done.  Folks who saw the stage on Friday came in on Monday and couldn’t believe their eyes.  There was a rocket in the entrance way,on the stage you found a robot, another rocket, flashing lights, and moving parts all over the place.  It was a true masterpiece. We had special visitors join us too, Fr. Jack and the Chick-fil-A Cow.

Click the link to view our photo slideshow.