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St. Aloysius Church Raises
over $17,000 for Haiti!
On Tuesday evening, January 12th,
a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the small island of Haiti.
The parish of St. Aloysius responded to the disaster by
raising $17,356.27 for
Haiti. The monies raised
went to Catholic Relief Services.
Thank you for your generosity!
Cast Your Nets Into the Deep
…is the theme of the 2010
Diocesan Support
Appeal. Our allotted goal is $105,727.00.
Please be generous by sharing your gifts and
blessings. Your contribution to the DSA is a way of serving
our brothers and sisters throughout the diocese and
continuing the saving work begun by Jesus.
2009 Financial Reports
The St. Aloysius financial reports are
now available. Anyone wishing additional
financial information may contact our bookkeeper, Jean
Williams, with their specific request. You may email
her at
stalsbooks@gmail.com.
>> 2009
Balance Sheet
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2009 Budget vs. Actual
IMPORTANT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM CHANGE: Please
Mark your calendars!
Due
to the Lenten Parish Mission the week of March 14th, we have
been asked to cancel
any parish activities taking place that week.
Therefore,
there will be NO Faith
Formation classes on Sunday, March 14 or on Wednesday, March
17 for Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Divorce and Beyond Ministry
St. Aloysius is happy to announce the addition of a new
ministry for people who are divorced and those about to
finalize their divorce. Endorsed by the US Catholic Bishops
Conference, The Divorce and Beyond ministry provides a safe
and confidential environment for people trying to adapt to
this dramatic change. The support group will meet each Thursday evening
through early March. For more information and to register,
contact Kathy Succop at the church office: 327-2341 or
stalscoordinator@charter.net
Join Us In
"Going Green"
Individual or Family Counseling is one of the ministries
offered at St. Aloysius
Deacon Tom Rasmussen provides counseling with a Christian
perspective to members of the parish and their families
without charge. He is certified by the National Board for
Certified Counselors. In addition, he completed the
requirement for licensure of the North Carolina Board of
Licensed Professional Counselors. He is available by
appointment by calling 828-495-7234.
If You Wish To Join Our Parish
Click
on the link to access the parishioner registration form.
Complete the form and it will be sent to the church
office.
Automated Giving Program
St.
Aloysius now offers two ways to contribute to the parish
electronically! There is no charge for either of these
services. You can even call the church office and stop
having the envelopes mailed to you - thereby saving the
church more money!
Prayer Book for Armed
Forces
Have you noticed the white
three-pronged notebook on a stand at the entrance of
the church? We ask you to, please,
add the names
of your
relatives and loved ones who may be serving in
our country’s Armed Forces to the pages inside.
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We would like to welcome you to our
parish family at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory, North Carolina. Please
come and join us in our parish community. Our parishioners and staff are willing
to help with any questions you may have. We believe you will find us to be a
warm and hospitable community that is truly interested in you and your concerns.
We also invite you to become involved in our parish life. There is no better way
to know us than to join us in our activities and ministries. You will find that
there is something for all - no matter how young in body or young in heart you
are. In all things, you are invited to come into a loving relationship with our
Lord as each of us walks our journey of faith together. The work of the Lord is
our most important work. Come join us! |
Parish
Contact Information
E-Mail:
staloysius@charter.net
Parish Office: (828) 327-2341
Parish Fax: (828) 327-3376
Emergency Pager: (828) 496-0912 Please restrict use of
the emergency pager to life or death situations only.
Thank You!
Weekend Mass
Schedule
Saturday 5:15 PM
Saturday 7:00 PM (Mass celebrated in Spanish)
Sunday 8:00 and 11:00 AM
Sunday 1:00 PM (Mass celebrated in Spanish)
Sunday 5:15 PM (Life Teen Mass)
Daily Mass
Schedule
Monday: 9 AM Mass
Tuesday:9AM Mass
Wednesday: 5:15 PM Mass
Thursday:7AM Mass
Friday: 12:10 PM Mass
You
Can Make A Difference
Do One Thing - A list of all our church ministries in
PDF format. Please print it out and check what you would be
interested in and return it to the church office.
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Lenten Schedule
2010
March 12, 2010
Lenten Fish-Fry Day!
Come enjoy fried and broiled fish, hush puppies, baked
potato, macaroni and cheese (for the kids), and slaw. All
for the reasonable price of $7 for adults, $4 for children,
with a family maximum of $25.
A great time, great food, great friends….and you
don’t have to cook! Tickets sold at the door.
Takeout available. Proceeds benefit our Knights of
Columbus church projects. Questions? Call Joe Lamonica at
704.462.2791.
March 14-18, 2010
Our Lenten Mission will
begin next Sunday,
March 14th and will run through Thursday, March
18th
at 7:00 PM in the church.
The
mission this year will be led by Father Thomas Sullivan of
the Fathers of Mercy and will include the topics of the Most
Blessed Sacrament, the Virgin Mary, the Mercy of God, the
Ten Commandments and more.
Deepen your faith this Lent; come for spiritual growth and
renewal. SPECIAL NOTE: Childcare will be provided in the Nursery each
night during the
Mission
for children six
months through 4 years.
You must pre-register!!!!
You will be able to register after this weekend’s
Masses, or at the Nursery. You may also pre-register
by calling Holly Fink at 632-1558.
>> More
>> Letter From Fr. Bob
April 18, 2010
Save this date for the St. Al's Family
Talent Night and Spaghetti Supper!
>> More
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