October 25, 2015 - St. Aloysius Church

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church
21 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Handicap Accessible
October 25, 2015
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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On the Feast of All Souls’, the St. Aloysius Community will
celebrate our Annual Bereavement Mass in remembrance of
deceased family members of our parish.
We especially invite those who have lost a loved one within the
past year, and also invite anyone who wishes to come to
celebrate the life of a deceased loved one.
If you wish to have your loved one’s name read at the Mass, please contact Thom Marino at 652-1180
or email [email protected] by Friday, October 30.
PARISH OFFICE
40 Maple Street, New Canaan CT 06840
Phone: 203 966-0020 Fax: 203 972-7691
Richard Phelan - Business Manager
[email protected]
Jean Desmond - Parish Secretary
Parish Office Email - [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Phone: 203 966-4555 Fax: 203 972-7691
Marie Vandall - Director Email - [email protected]
Donations
Needed!
Breakfast Run into NYC
Sunday, November 1st
MUSIC MINISTRY
Phone: 203 652-1180 Fax: 203 972-3359
Thomas Marino - Director
Email - [email protected]
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
Phone: 203 652-1154 Fax: 203 972-7691
Chris Otis - Director Email - [email protected]
PRIESTS/CLERGY
Rev. Msgr. William J. Scheyd, Pastor
Rev. Cyrus M. Bartolome, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Ralph Segura, Parochial Vicar
Rev. William G. Carey, Retired
PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Stephen W. Pond
Deacon William A. Santulli
Our high school teens will be headed into the city to feed and
clothe the homeless and need your help. Donations can be
placed in Mother Teresa’s Closet.
Men’s jeans, colored t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Men’s underwear
Toiletry Kits
Please fill a gallon size zip lock bag filled with one each of the
following: Travel Size Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap & Body
Lotion, Toothbrush, Travel Size Toothpaste, Deodorant & Razor.
Thank you for your generosity in helping
our brothers and sisters in need!
St. Aloysius, our parish patron
helping a victim of the plague
SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday Vigil for Sunday 5:30 pm.
Sunday 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am and 5:00 pm Teen Mass.
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Mon/Wed/Fri 7, 9 am & 5:30 pm, Tues/Thurs/Sat 7am & 5:30 pm.
For those who are unable to join us here at St. Aloysius, you may watch the
celebration of the Eucharist daily at 10:00 a.m. on Cablevision Channel 84.
BAPTISM:
Celebrated each Sunday at 12:45 pm. Parents must attend a Pre-Baptism class,
held the 2nd Monday of each month at 8 pm in the Maple Street Meeting Room. To
schedule a Baptism and register for the class, call the Parish Office. Please note:
Godparents must be practicing, Confirmed Catholics, age 16 and over.
RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays 4:00—5:00 pm, every First Friday one half hour before each Mass or by
appointment.
PARISH WEBSITE
www.starcc.com
MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office at least nine months prior to the wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
If someone is ill at home or in the hospital, please call the parish office to
arrange for Communion and administration of the Sacrament of the Sick.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 3:30; closed Friday
PARISH STAFF
Religious Education
Mary Karen Keneally, Confirmation Coordinator
[email protected]
Kathleen Redman, Grade Level Coordinator
[email protected]
Marie Osterndorf, Administrative Coordinator
[email protected]
Music
Cidalia Kettles, Director of Youth Choir
[email protected]
Angelo Natalie, StAY Choir/ Praise Band
[email protected]
Maintenance
Willie Roeder
Eileen Apy
Gladys Borodich
Peter Bronson
Catherine Buonaiuto
Ronald Canlas
Addison Jane Carestia
Frances Catania
Anne Conroy
Tony Cantone
Fr. William Carey
Anne Cleary
Nuziata Colella
Julio Delatorre
Sandy DiGilio
Frank DiMuzio
Jean DiPanni
Kathleen Dooley
Mario Fanone
Daniel Fitzgerald
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Garo Garabedian
Judy Garcia
Angelo Gesualdi
Chip Granata
John Grico, Jr.
James Heffner
Carol Hollister
Cecile Howard
Mary Katawa
Kelly Kern
Father Bernie Keefe
Christopher Kotos
Ronnie Lazzaro
Betty Lovastik
Vito Luciano
Mary Maher
Bob McDonald
Donald McQuid
Howard Morrin
Jon Morrison
Louis G. Nappi
Alex Newton
Lorenzo Palladino
Dorothy Pojasek
Sr. Lucia Posada
Iracema Galvani Quinete
Mary & Gene Redman
Rachel Roa
Maria Cielo Sanchez
Lynda Ann Slovik
Meghan Starson
Szenasi Family
Anna Totaro
Kathleen Turpin
Skip Underhill
Jan Wamego
Barbara Wengernuk
Ryan Joseph Willen
Salvatore Giovanni Zucaro
ST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOL
We also wish to pray for our service men and women:
33 South Avenue
Phone: 203-966-0786
Principal, Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka
Secretary, Jeanne Bearden
SSG Thomas Aldrich; CPT Robert F. Bisconti; CPT. Elizabeth A. Condon;
CPT. Michael Howard; Spec. 3rd CL Thomas Lally; Lt. Col. Christopher Schilling;
Jason Trischitta C3C USAFA SSG Steven Vasko; Lt. Cmdr. Stefania Sigurdsson
Parish Finance Council Diane Castrovinci - Chairperson - [email protected]
Parish Advisory Council Shannon Goetz - Chairperson - [email protected]
MISSION STATEMENT: We are a community of believers in Jesus Christ striving to proclaim the
Gospel in word and in deed. Through worship, evangelization, formation and service we invite our
brothers and sisters to know the Lord.
St. Aloysius Church, New Canaan CT
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, October 26
7:00
Robin Conn
9:00
Elaine Horelik
5:30
Rita Elizabeth LiVolsi
Tuesday, October 27
7:00
Rosalie Romano
5:30
Coleen Hautau
Wednesday, October 28
7:00
Kevin Corona
9:00
Mary McDonagh
5:30
Kenneth Pinder
Thursday, October 29
7:00
Joseph Keln Berger
5:30
Mary McDonagh
Friday, October 30
7:00 Metzger Family (L)
9:00 Luca Guadino
5:30 Elaine Horelik
Saturday, October 31
7:00
5:30
Andrew Ansaldi
Roger Socci
Sunday, November 1
7:00
Genoveffa & Vincenzo Marcantonio
8:30
Josephine & Peter McGlade
10:00 St. Aloysius Parishioners
11:30 Concetta & Joseph Pinti
5:00
Deceased members of Anna & Alfonso Cotoia Family
SANCTUARY CANDLES burn
from October 23—October 29
The Sacred Heart Sanctuary candle for
Milan Belic
Mary Sanctuary candle for
Philomena, Rocco & Rocky Joe Cotoia
The Chapel candle for
Angie Imperioli
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Nicholas H. Lappitallo
WE WELCOME Our new parishioners:
Nicole & Enrico Battisti
Lindsey & Victor Chiarelli
Garan Mullin
Michael Nowacki
Joanne Riordan
Our newly baptized parishioner: Sabrina Flora Palladino
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Words from Msgr. Scheyd
I Want To See…
In this week’s Gospel a blind man responds to Jesus in these
words, “Master, I want to see”. We know that Jesus spent much
of His ministry caring for the sick and handicapped. This man’s
response sounds very simple, normal for a blind person to seek
his sight. However, is Jesus telling us more than just about the
restoration of sight?
As we journey through life we find ourselves on many paths
taking us in diverse areas of life. Did you ever stop and ask
yourself, “Where am I going”? Jesus came to live among us to
show us the way to the Father. His life was a constant giving of
directions as to what we should be doing personally to assist on
our own journey, but also directions to be shared with others.
We all want to see clearly now to find the Kingdom of God.
There are always detours along the way which easily lead us
astray. Jesus knew this and wanted to help us to see where we
were going. In fact, He still desires this for us. In giving sight to
the blind man, He offers the same gift to us even if we have
been blind to it in the past. There is always a new day with a
new opportunity to encounter our risen Lord.
Jesus was very generous with His healing power and His love
for broken humanity. We can be assured of this same love for
us as we walk the road of life. Ask the Lord for the sight needed
to find your way to His Kingdom.
Thank you for supporting the Knights of
Columbus this weekend in their collection for
Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.
St. Aloysius – A Tithing Parish
TITHING MEANS ONE-TENTH:
FIVE % TO MY CHURCH + FIVE % TO CHARITY
SUNDAY, October 18, 2015: $20,850
Online giving for the week: $2,983
TOTAL OFFERTORY: $23,833
LAST YEAR: $24,072
SECOND COLLECTION for World Mission: $6,499
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October 25 2015
Religious Education
MEET OUR 2ND GRADE CATECHISTS
Pictured left to right: Loretta Buzzeo, Olivia Buzzeo,
Sara Schubert and Beth Dwyer
Mrs. Loretta Buzzeo is a mother and grandmother who has been a
catechist here for over 30 years. In the past Loretta has also
served the special needs community in the Diocese. Loretta and
her late husband were recognized with the St. Augustine Medal a
couple of years ago. Her granddaughter, Olivia Buzzeo, a New
Canaan High School senior, has been a teen aide in religious
education and now serves as co-catechist with her grandmother.
Mrs. Sara Schubert is the full time mother of 4 children ranging in
age from 5 to 11 years old. She is an active community and school
volunteer. Mrs. Beth Dwyer is the mother of 4 children, college and
beyond. Beth not only volunteers here in our parish as the Safe
Environments Coordinator , but also serves the Diocese
volunteering in St. Raphael’s school.
Please say “Hello” and “Thank You” to these ACTIVE CATHOLICS
in the parish community.
“God is fair, He will not forget the work you did and the love you
showed for Him by helping His people.” (Hebrews 6:10)
ALL RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES FOLLOW THE REGULAR
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK.
No classes Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd
REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS: Please make every effort to
arrive on time. Classes are 1 hour. If your child needs to leave
early, please contact the office. CATECHISTS: Please make every
effort to arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
Saturday, October 31, 3:30 pm : High school teens needed
as buddies for our Capernaum special needs friends as
we blend Halloween and All Saints Day!
Breakfast Run into NYC
Sunday, November 1st
High School Teens needed
Home Cooking Team (6:00-7:30 a.m.)
City-bound team (6:55—11:15 a.m.)
We also need virtus trained dads to
drive into the city. A great way to
begin your Sunday by serving others
in need working alongside your teen!
Sign up to participate in these offerings at www.signupgenius.com,
locating the sign up under [email protected]!
Thanks to all of our high school teens that
listened to God’s call to come and spend the
afternoon with the children of Breakthrough
Options! More pics at St. Aloysius Catholic
Church Youth Ministry facebook page!
TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday) for 8th Graders
Sponsored by Youth Ministry on Friday, October 30
from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. This TGIF
is a service opportunity—we will be sorting the
donations for the breakfast run. Snacks provided!
All 8th graders who participate are asked to bring 2
toiletry kits. Sign up and toiletry kit instructions at
www.signupgenius.com, under [email protected]. Come join
together in fellowship and complete some of your service!
PROJECT 1000 : This Wednesday, October 28th, our Level 1 students and their catechist will gather
for Project 1000. We partner with the Christian Appalachian Project to help distribute the stockings
to those with the greatest need. Kaster Moving Company, Inc. donates the shipping boxes and the
freight to send these stockings down to Corbin, Kentucky! For many children, this will be their only
Christmas present! This year $8,821 was donated to Project 1000. We have purchased 1000
Christmas stockings. Each stocking will be stuffed with 25 items! This year’s items are: Gloves, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Candy Cane,
Oatmeal Packet, Full Size Chocolate Candy Bar, Hot Chocolate Packet, Granola Bar, Animal Crackers, Rice Krispy Treat, Bandages,
Pencil, Tissue Packet, Silly Putty, Crayola Crayons, Nativity Activity Book, Wikki-Stick, “Ice Cream Shooter”, Bouncy Ball, Mini Airplane
Glider, Chap Stick, Make-a-Character Christmas Stickers, “Bendable” Christmas Character and a “Smile, God Loves You” whistle! We will
come together this Wednesday to learn about poverty, pray for those suffering in poverty and to stuff the stockings! Please pray for us and
for all of those suffering in poverty.
LOOKING AHEAD: Please make sure November 12th is on your calendar for our Family Faith Night featuring Sean Forrest. All Level 1
and 2 students and at least one parent are required to attend.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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PLEASE HELP US PROVIDE WINTER COATS
TO KIDS IN NEED IN BRIDGEPORT!!!
On November 7th & 8th, we will hold a winter coat drive for the 500
children in grades K-8 of Cathedral Academy . Please drop off any
cleaned, gently used coats, hats & gloves from infant through adult
sizes in the marked bins located at each of the entrances of the
church. Thank you for your generosity in helping our brothers and
sisters in need. Drivers will be needed to help transport boxes to
Bridgeport. Need more info,
contact Megan Steele at
[email protected]
Parishioners Nicholas and Carroll Yanicelli were the
St. Aloysius recipients of the St. Augustine Medal of Service at
St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport last weekend.
Pictured left to right: Father Cyrus Bartolome, Nicholas Yanicelli,
Carroll Yanicelli and Bishop Frank Caggiano.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
Mass and Meeting November 5th
A Mass will be said on Thursday, November 5th at
7pm in the Chapel. The general membership
meeting will follow at 7:30 pm in Stapleton Hall.
Members are requested to bring non-perishable foods for the
benefit of the food pantry. Thank you!
Our parish nurses will hold blood pressure
screenings after all of the Masses
this weekend.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sun., Oct. 25:
Mon., Oct. 26:
Tues., Oct. 27:
Wed., Oct. 28:
Thurs., Oct. 29
Fri., Oct. 30:
Sat., Oct. 31:
11 AM: Hospitality Coffee/Stapleton Hall
2:45 PM: Emmaus Team Meeting/Stapleton
7 PM: Altar Server Practice/Church
7 PM: Parents Connect College Care
Packages/Stapleton Hall
9:30 AM: Walking with Purpose/Stapleton
7:15 PM: Walking with Purpose/Stapleton
10:30 AM: Rosary Making Workshop/
Stapleton A
7 PM: Project 1000/Stapleton Hall, Church,
Chapel
4 PM: Youth Choir/Lower Music Room
7:30 PM: Adult Choir/Church
2:30 PM: TGIF 8th Grade/Youth Room
7:30 AM: Men’s Fellowship/Maple Street
Stapleton Hall
4PM: Youth Ministry Young Life Capernaum/
Stapleton Hall
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Monthly Member Meeting
Monday, November 2nd
8PM in School Gym
Fourth Degree Exemplification
Sunday, November 8th
Our Lady of Fatima, Wilton
Registration begins at 11AM,
Pre-registration necessary
The Fourth Degree is the final degree bestowed upon members
and is focused upon the Principle of Patriotism. Be a member
who is willing to stand up for God and Country. Joining the
Fourth Degree is an excellent way of declaring your viewpoint to
the world.
For more information on the KOC, contact
John Otis at [email protected]
All are welcome to attend a Rosary
Making Workshop in Stapleton Hall on
Wednesday, October 28th at 10:30 a.m.
For further information, contact Kathie
Karl at 203-966-4065.
Sponsored by Our Lady’s Guild.
Let Us Pray for Your Deceased Loved Ones
in Lakeview Cemetery
Our Confirmation Preparation Students will be visiting Lakeview
Cemetery during the month of November to perform a Spiritual
Act of Mercy by praying for the deceased of
our parish. If you would like the students to
pay a visit to the resting place of your loved
one, please contact Confirmation Coordinator
Mary Karen Keneally at
[email protected] or 203-652-1173.
Please join us every Friday after the 9 am Mass to
pray the Rosary for Life. All are welcome.
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St. Aloysius Church, New Canaan, CT
Diocesan Annual Women’s Conference
on Saturday, November 7th from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency
Greenwich. The day will include Mass with
Bishop Caggiano, speakers, Adoration and
vendors. Breakfast and lunch included for
$55. Information at [email protected]
INTRODUCING
THE BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
OF ST. ALOYSIUS
The Bereavement Ministry is a ministry of consolation. Our
mission is to give spiritual support and practical assistance
during times of sorrow to families who have lost a loved one.
This is a wonderful way to share in our parish family. We would
love to welcome you to our group. You may volunteer in several
ways. With your particular talents and gifts in mind, you might
expect to be called upon to:
COME MEET THE JESUITS . . . Vocation Open House
The Fairfield Jesuits invite single men 18-40 years of age to
explore and reflect on God’s call. Learn about our ministries
and experience Ignation prayer.
Saturday, November 7th,
10am-5pm
Jesuit Community Center
at Fairfield University
RSVP:
[email protected]
Provide food or assist at a reception once or twice a year
Assist during the funeral mass as greeters, ushers, etc.
Console mourners with words of faith & acts of kindness
Reach out with follow-up phone calls, notes or visits
depending on the needs of the grieving.
Spend time in prayer with someone who has experienced grief
Working with the clergy, we offer a listening presence, assist in
whatever is needed at the time and strive to bring the
loving, supportive presence of Jesus. Training is provided. This
ministry offers you the opportunity to grow spiritually by showing
your love and compassion. We invite you to join us. Fr. Cyrus
will provide the leadership for this ministry. If you would like to
serve in this ministry, please contact (in Fr. Cyrus absence)
Marie Pascale Vandall at [email protected] or via phone
at 203-652-1170.
Middle East Migration Crisis: Origin and Response
On Wednesday, October 28th, 7:00 PM at
St. Catherine of Siena Parish Hall, Riverside
You are invited to attend a discussion of the “Plight of Christians
in the Middle East”. George Marlin, Chairman of Aid to the
Church in Need-USA, will share with us the background of the
current conflicts that have claimed the lives of thousands of
Christians. Statements from the Bishops of those countries will
be included. For additional information: Dr. Karen Shields, DM,
203-629-2727 or [email protected].
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Maple Street Dining Room.
Parish Partners held their Fall Mass & Luncheon for Seniors.
Consider giving of your time to visit, provide rides or do errands for
parish members who are temporarily or permanently homebound. To
volunteer or arrange services, contact Pat Malone at (203)966-8455
or Jeanne Eckrich via email at [email protected]
Our Lady’s Guild brought the
delightful speaker Mother Dolores
Hart to St. A’s! Save the date for
their next event, which will feature
Father Albert Audette on
November 18.
Information Sheet
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
017700: St. Aloysius
40 Maple Street, New Canaan CT 06840
PHONE
203-966-0020
CONTACT PERSON
Jeanie Desmond
NUMBER OF PAGES SENT
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TRANSMISSION TIME
Thursday, 12 Noon
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