St. Aloysius to Rock the Decades

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Vol. 29 No. 2
September-October 2013
St. Aloysius to Rock the Decades
Parish Fair promises
to be bigger, better
Preparations are underway
for the 2013 St. Aloysius Parish
Fair – “St. Aloysius Rocks
the Decades,” a weekend of
music and fun presented by
McDonald’s Valluzzo Family
Restaurants that promises to be
bigger and better than ever.
The fair will be Friday,
Nov. 15, to Sunday, Nov. 17,
and in keeping with its musical
theme, this year’s parish fair
will feature an all-star lineup
of well-known bands that were
selected because of their appeal
to a wide variety of listeners.
“Everybody
loves
the
fair,” says Chris Adams, who
is co-chairing the fair with
his wife, Rory. “But we want
the community — even those
who do not have children at St.
Aloysius — to come out and
really enjoy the fair. That’s why
LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri reads to children, one of several exciting recent
events at the Childcare Center. Pages 10-11
2025 Stuart Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
For a complete
breakdown of the
fair schedule, details
and volunteer
opportunities,
please see Pages 3-6
we have tried to beef up the
caliber of our musical acts. This
fair is going to rock.”
Kicking off the weekend
Friday night is The V-Tones Live,
the perennially popular variety
band, followed by country-hits
act The Todd O’Neill Band. On
Saturday, the musical showcase
resumes with the ‘80s cover
band Werewolf, ‘90s cover
band The Loose Endz, and
Continued on page 3
Kelly Lopex inputs stewardship forms into the new online Trevor Sims, creator of the City-Wide Food Drive for the
system during the Ministry Fair, along with Alvin Raetsch Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, fires up fourth-graders
during a visit to St. Aloysius. Page 12
and Erin Pontif. Page 8
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Inside Alive
Mass schedule................................................. 2
Farewell to Deacon John Veron....................... 2
Ministries seek leaders, volunteers................. 7
40 Days for Life.............................................. 8
Commission members training........................ 9
September-October 2013, ALOYSIUS ALIVE, page 1
Farewell to
Deacon John
Mark your Calendars!!
SENIOR MINISTRY LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 17, 2013
11:30 A.M. Luncheon
St. Aloysius Parish Hall
Please plan to come!
Presentation
Good Mourning -
A Light Hearted Look at Funeral Customs
Presented by Myrna Bergeron
Parishioners gathered to bid farewell to
Deacon John Veron and to enjoy a treat
of donuts and coffee.
If you would like to join us for lunch,
reservation deadline is Friday, October 11, 2013
Cost is $11.00
Please make checks payable to
St. Aloysius Church and
mail payment as your reservation to:
Claire Grandy, St. Aloysius Church
2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Mass Schedule
SATURDAY
8 a.m. Mass, Vigil 4:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
HOLY DAYS
Schedule will be announced
DAILY MASSES
Monday & Wednesday, 6 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8 a.m.
RECONCILIATION: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and by appointment for
private rite.
FUNERALS: Please contact the Parish Office prior to scheduling with the funeral home. If after hours, follow directions on
voicemail.
Staff
Editor-in-Chief Father Than Vu
Assistant Editor Laura Duhe
Mindy Piontek
Michael DiResto
Managing Editor
Ken Duhe
Copy Editors
Lisa Tramontana
Megan Holman, Mindy Piontek
Writers
Michael J. Acaldo
Cathy Dardenne
Photographers
Craig Gannuch
Wendy Stanford
Edward Dunigan
Diane O’Connor
Mag Wall
Cristyn Hodges
Cathy Dardenne
Armando Corripio
Carol Smith
Allison Bush
Published by St Aloysius Parish.
Postage paid
at Baton Rouge, LA.
Postmaster:
Page 2, September-October 2013, ALOYSIUS ALIVE
Blythe Lamonica
Troy Robertson
Claire Grandy
Angela Falgoust
Send address changes to
Aloysius Alive,
2025 Stuart Avenue,
PARISH SCHOOL: For information, phone 383-3871, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
NURSERY/CHILDCARE CENTER:
For information, phone 343-1338,
7:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish Office during early months
of pregnancy. Baptismal preparation is required.
SPONSORS: Baptism & Confirmation sponsors must be confirmed practicing Catholics in good standing in the Catholic
Church, and if not St. Aloysius Parishioners, must provide a letter of good standing from the parish where they are registered.
MARRIAGE: Couples are asked to contact the priest at the beginning of the period of engagement at least six months prior to the
projected date of the marriage.
CARE OF THE SICK: The Eucharist is brought to the sick weekly
and hospital visits made weekly. Families of the sick are encouraged to notify the Parish Office.
Fair, From Page 1
2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair
Presented by McDonald's Valluzzo Family Restaurants
Fair Dates: Friday Nov. 15 – Sunday Nov. 17, 2013
Fair Theme:“St. AloysiusRockstheDecades”
Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 Fish Fry – Cafeteria/Fairgrounds Sweet Shoppe/Cake Walk – Old Gym The V-‐Tones Live – Main Stage (Variety) Frozen Food Booth – Inside Cafeteria Bingo – Old Gym (Cash Prizes!) Raffle Ticket Sales – Fish Fry & Old Gym Rides – Fairgrounds The Todd O’Neill Band – Main Stage (Country) Fair Hours – 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. (bracelets at 5 p.m.) 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 Fair Hours – 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fun Run Bingo – Old Gym Sweet Shoppe/Cake Walk – Old Gym Rides – Fairgrounds Game Booths – Fairgrounds Raffle Ticket Sales – Old Gym & After Mass Annual Chili Cook-‐Off – Fairgrounds SAS Cheerleaders/Lionettes – Main Stage Balloon Artist & Clown – Fairgrounds Talent Show – Old Gym Children’s Play Zone – New Gym Werewolf – Main Stage (80’s Cover) The Loose Endz – Main Stage (90’s Cover) The Chee–Weez – Main Stage (60’s – 80’s Cover) Disco/Retro Music – Main Stage (70’s Music) Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:30 a.m. (Arrive by 8:15) 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fair Hours – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. oldies band, The Chee-Weez,
which plays hits from the
1960s-‘80s. The evening ends
with a smattering of disco
and retro favorites from the
‘70s. On Sunday, Baton Rouge
Music Studios wraps up the live
performances with hits from
the 2000s.
“We’re really excited to
be bringing such a fun lineup
to our fairgoers,” Rory Adams
said. “We want everyone to
bring their tailgate chairs and
plan to spend the weekend
enjoying great music and
delicious food.”
All-star
entertainment
will be just one of the new
additions to this year’s fair.
Another is the change of date
and venue for the St. Aloysius
Auction, which will be held two
weeks before the fair, on Friday,
Nov. 1, at L’Auberge Casino
Hotel. The timely theme — A
Celebration of All Saints —
will feature a live and silent
auction, complimentary food
and beverages from some of
the area’s finest restaurants
and an upscale venue with an
inviting atmosphere.
“We want parishioners to
mark their calendars for this
really special event,” auction
chair Eva Ventress said. “It’s
going to be so nice and so
different. Everyone will want to
be there and will want to invite
friends and neighbors to join
them.”
Besides bands and a new
auction venue, this year’s fair
will feature several other new
attractions, including a Chili
Cook-Off, which will be on
Saturday and is open to any
and all ambitious home cooks
and amateur chefs. Contestants
will prepare their chili on site,
and judging will take place that
afternoon by a panel of local
celebrities and community
members. The contest will be
held on the playground, and
fair goers will be able to sample
the entries for themselves.
Another new feature of the
2013 fair will be a Children’s
PlayZone, with space walks for
younger kids, slides and other
inflatables for older kids, and a
photo booth for children of all
ages. The Children’s Play Zone
will be housed in the new gym,
Magic Show – Main Stage 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Game Booths – Fairgrounds 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sweet Shoppe/Cake Walk – Old Gym 10 a.m. – Sold Out Rides – Fairgrounds 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Raffle Ticket Sales – Old Gym & After Mass 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.* Barbeque Chicken Dinner – Cafeteria 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Baton Rouge Music Studios – Main Stage (00’s Cover) 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bingo – Old Gym 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. The Linda Aucoin Dance Academy – Main Stage 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. $10,000 Raffle Countdown 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. *Until Sold Out – Tickets not held without payment The Snowball Booth is looking
for new Co-Chairs. Please contact
Judy Vendetto at JVendetto@brgov.
com for more information.
The $10,000 Raffle is looking for
new Co-Chairs who are willing to be
trained to take over as Chairs in the
following year. Please contact Michelle Bohan at Michelle@lhdesign.
net for more information.
Stuffed Animals
Needed for Fair
The St. Aloysius Fair Prize Booth
is soliciting gently used stuffed
animals and plush toys for the
2013 fair. Only CLEAN, well-caredfor stuffed animals and toys are
needed. We are in need of stuffed
animals of all sizes. Please send all
clean, bagged donations to the parish office, beginning Oct. 1, 2013.
For more information, please
email: Amy Andress at aandress8@
yahoo.com or Lesley Beckers at [email protected] Thanks for
your help!!
giving parents something of a
break, while allowing children
to enjoy inflatables in the safest
and most temperate possible
environment.
Also new this year will be a
special slow-cooked barbecue
dish prepared by parishioner
Mo Harmon and available on
Friday night only, in addition to
the much-beloved fish fry. On
Saturday, Chef Mo will prepare
his version of gumbo. Only a
limited supply will be cooked
and sold. A new adults-only
beverage station will also make
it easier for fair goers to enjoy
food and drinks without long
lines and congestion.
Of course, the fair will
continue to feature games,
rides, talent show, bingo
and many other traditional
offerings that have always
drawn crowds. The idea is not
to take any of that away but to
add new attractions that will
make the fair even more fun for
more people.
“The fair gets better and
better every year,” Chris Adams
said. “We think this one will be
the best yet.”
Nov. 15 – 17, 2013
Place on-line orders for all
St. Aloysius Parish Fair activities:
Committee
Co-Chairs Needed
Food and games T-Shirts Rides Raffle
Fish Fry Dinner
Auction
Talent Show
BBQ Chicken Lunch
Fun Run
Information about the Fair, Auction and the online Fair/Auction
pre-order system can be found at www.aloysiusfair.org
One stop for ordering and paying for Fair/Auction orders
Online System opens on Sept. 30, 2013
Just follow the online system to order all fair items
Pay at the end through a secure system operated by PayPal
St. Aloysius Rocks the Decades
ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH FAIR
Nov. 15 - 17, 2013
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP
AMOUNT
BENEFITS
Presenting
Fair Sponsor
$10,000
Company name and logo printed on top of official large/main banners on fair stage
SOLD
Company name and logo featured on all fair advertising
(including: TV/radio media, newspaper/magazine print, neighborhood billboards & signage)
Company name and logo featured on all fair t-shirts
Company name and logo displayed on official fair website for over 1,800 family fair registrations
Company recognition in Church bulletins and school bulletins for all fair announcements
Company name announced throughout the fair weekend
Company name and logo printed on both fair entrances’ banners
Back-stage VIP access for sponsor and limited friends before and after performance in dressing room for
pictures and social time with all bands
$100 in Food/Drink fair tickets & 10 complimentary 2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair signature logo cups
Stage Sponsors
$2,500
Company name and logo printed on official large/main banner on fair stage
6
Company name announced numerous times throughout fair weekend
$1,000
Company name and logo displayed on banners hung on stage barricades
Signature Fair Cups
$5,000
Company name and logo printed on all 2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair signature logo cups
SOLD
(3,500 beverage cups are purchased and distributed for the Fair at beer booths)
Entertainment
(Varies)
Company name and logo printed on official a large banner on fair stage
6
Company name and logo featured on all fair entertainment advertising
(including: neighborhood billboards & signage)
Company name announced numerous times before and after band performance & during breaks
pictures and social time with your band
Special band gift for each entertainment sponsor
5 complimentary 2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair signature logo cups
$2,000, $2,500 and $5,000 sponsors receive $20, $25 and $50 in Food/Drink fair tickets respectively
$1,000
$2,500
Sponsorship for The V-Tones
Sponsorship for The Todd O’Neill Band
$2,000
$1,000
$5,000
Friday Entertainment
Saturday Entertainment
Sponsorship for Werewolf
Sponsorship for The Loose Ends
Sponsorship for The Chee Weez
# AVAILABLE
10
Genre of Music
Variety
Country
1
1
80’s Cover
90’s Cover
60’s-80’s Cover
1
1
1
Fun-Run T-Shirts
$5,000
Company name and logo on all Fun-Run t-shirts
SOLD
Company name announced numerous times before and after Fun-Run & at awards presentation
Fun-Run Water Bottles
$5,000
Company name and logo on all Fun-Run water bottles (presented to all participants)
1
Company name announced numerous times before and after Fun-Run & at awards presentation
SPONSORSHIP
AMOUNT
BENEFITS
# AVAILABLE
Food Court
$2,500
Company name and logo displayed on official Food Court tent and all tent signage
1
Beverage Trailer
$2,000
Company name and logo displayed on banner on the Fair’s main raised beverage trailer
2
Bingo
$2,500
Company name announced throughout games of bingo
Company name and logo displayed on banner on the stage in the gym
Company name and logo displayed on each Bingo table
Company name and logo printed on each Bingo stamp marker
Gateway/Fair Entrances
$1,600
Company name and logo displayed on Parish Fair’s Gateway entrance by School Gym
1
Company name and logo displayed on Parish Fair’s Gateway entrance by front parking lot entry
1
Fair Committee/Volunteer $1,500
Main Tent
Company name and logo displayed on Parish Fair’s main tent
1
(Main tent is used for all fair volunteer check-in & out, Fair Committee HQ, Fair Lost & Found,
Fair First Aid & General Fair Information Area)
Fair Bull Ride
$1,000
Company name and logo displayed on banner on new bull ride in Fair’s main yard
1
Children’s Play Zone
$1,000
Company name and logo displayed on banner to the entrance of the Play Zone in the new gym
1
Fish Fry
$1,200
Company name and logo printed on banners located in cafeteria and food tent
Company name and logo printed on ad stickers placed on all box dinners
Company name announced numerous times throughout the fair weekend
1
BBQ Chicken Dinner
$1,200
Company name and logo printed on banners located in cafeteria and food tent
Company name and logo printed on ad stickers placed on all box dinners
1
Chili Cook Off
$1,000
Company name and logo displayed on official Saturday Chili Cook Off site and signage
(including when the winner is announced)
1
Game Booths
$ 500
Company name and logo displayed on banner of sponsored game booth
12
Friends of the Fair
$ 500
Company name and logo displayed on banner on football field fence or School Building
10
SOLD
For 2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair sponsorship questions or concerns, please contact:
2013 Sponsorship Chair
Kelly Butler
225-931-7551 [email protected]
Anna Kathryn Barber
2013 Fair Chairs
Chris Adams
Rori Adams
St. Aloysius Rocks the Decades
ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH FAIR
Nov. 15-17, 2013
2013 ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH FAIR
The St. Aloysius Parish Fair is the primary annual fundraiser for our parish.
St. Aloysius Parish agrees to provide each sponsor with the benefits listed on the 2013 Sponsorship
Opportunities Form.
Sponsorship:
___________________________
Amount:
$____________
The 2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair will be held this year from:
Friday, Nov. 15, to Sunday, Nov. 17
This year’s Parish Fair theme is:
SPONSOR NAME:
(Exactly as you want it to appear on the Sponsor Listings)
SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE:
“St. Aloysius Rocks the Decades”
The annual site for the St. Aloysius Parish Fair is our campus at:
2025 Stuart Avenue
The 2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair website is at:
SPONSOR ADDRESS:
STATE:
CITY:
FAX:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
Please make check payable to:
St. Aloysius Parish Fair
Please mail the payment and form to:
3946 Bradmore Drive
www.aloysiusfair.org
Your sponsorship of the 2013 St. Aloysius Parish Fair will be promoted to:
ZIP:
• 2,840 parishioner families who are registered with St. Aloysius Parish
• Thousands of Baton Rouge residents who live in the surrounding neighborhoods of
Southdowns, who regularly attend our Parish Fair or who will read, hear or see our
Parish Fair advertisements throughout the Fall
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE
2013 ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH FAIR
Blood Drive
COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES
NEED LEADERS
Ministry Leaders/Co-chairs are needed
for the following Community Life
Ministries:
Coffee & Donuts Ministry
Schedule volunteers for each Sunday
The St. Aloysius Music Ministry invites you to share your musical gifts in one of the Choirs or Music Groups. Please contact one of the directors for more information or come to rehearsal. All rehearsals are held in the Convent Choir Room. The Youth Choir (grades 4 and up) Rehearsals: Thursdays from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. (First rehearsal: Oct. 3) Liturgies: 11 a.m. Mass on the 3rd Sunday of the Month & Christmas and Easter Masses Contact Eleanor Bach [email protected] Website: www.staloysiusyouthchoir.weebly.com The Renewal Singers Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Liturgies: 11 a.m. Sunday Mass (except 3rd Sunday of the Month) Contact Nathan Walker, [email protected] The St. Aloysius Chorale Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Liturgies: 9 a.m. Mass, one Sunday of the Month Contact Ken Thevenet, [email protected] The Festival Ringers (A Handbell Choir) Rehearsals: Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Liturgies: 9 a.m. Mass, one Sunday of the Month Contact Lenny Long, [email protected] The Resurrection Choir (A Funeral Choir) Rehearsals and Liturgies as needed to provide music for parish funerals. Contact Ken Thevenet, [email protected] The 5:30 Mass Music Ministry A contemporary ensemble providing music for 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass Contact Amber Guillot, [email protected] For more information about any of these choirs, or to find out how you can get involved in the Music Ministry Contact Ken Thevenet, Director of Music, [email protected] 225-‐343-‐6657, ext 3030 Hosting Committee Ministry
Organize with volunteers Cake and Punch receptions
Mardi Gras Float Ministry
Organize with volunteers to prepare krewe for
Southdowns Parade
Family Life Ministry
Organize with volunteers for St. Aloysius Feast Day and
Parish Family event
Welcoming Committee Ministry
Organize with volunteers for two New Parishioner
Luncheons
Girl Scouts Liaison
Organize Girl Scout Troops with Parish Calendar
Ambassadors Ministry
Organize volunteers to welcome new parishioners to
St. Aloysius
If you are willing to lead
or co-chair any one of these ministries—
Please contact Claire Grandy in the
Parish Office at 343-6657 ext. 3021 or
[email protected].
If You Could Save
One Life, Would You?
Around our state, and around
the world, communities are
coming together for the largest
international pro-life mobilization
in history: 40 Days for Life. In
Louisiana there will be three
campaigns this year - in Baton
Rouge,
New
Orleans,
and
Shreveport/Bossier City. Over half
a million volunteers in 501 cities
and 19 countries worldwide have
joined the peaceful, prayerful and
effective campaign that has:
•
saved 7,536 lives and hearts
from the violence of abortion
•
•
(12 in Baton Rouge)
converted 83 abortion facility
workers
witnessed
39
abortion
facilities shut their doors
40 Days for Life is all prayer.
Sidewalk counselors will be
talking with girls. Our job is prayer
support. This is St. Aloysius’ third
year participating, and this year
the parish will be sponsoring
Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday,
Oct.18. By sponsoring days, we
will be responsible for keeping
vigil from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For this,
prayer warriors will be needed. If
you can volunteer to come out and
pray for an hour or more for either
or both days, please call Ross or
Carolyn McCalip @ 225-925-8161
or e-mail [email protected]. We
will be more than happy to put
you on the schedule. You pick your
hours.
Remember, this is not a protest
or demonstration, except for a
demonstration on the power of
prayer. There is nothing to be
afraid of, and you might make a
real difference and save lives. Pray
about it and contact us. God bless.
Ministry Fair
Commission
Members
Meet for
Training
and
Fellowship
New
Parishioners
Join St.
Aloysius
St. Aloysius Childcare Center Gets Ready for Fall!
By Jenny Bonaventure
Summer has come to a
close and the new school year
has begun. With the close of
summer comes the end of the
St. Aloysius summer camp.
Children ages 3-10 enjoyed
a summer full of activities.
Music and movement, karate
lessons, soccer instruction
and visits from the snowball
truck made for a fun, relaxing
summer. Be on the lookout for
registration information in the
spring to sign your child up
for summer camp 2014.
The Childcare Center
is busy getting ready for
fall festivities, including the
Annual Pumpkin Carving
Party and the Thanksgiving
celebration. Certain images
are synonymous with fall
-- changing leaves, cooler
temperatures
and
most
importantly….football! Don’t
let their sizes fool you, the
children at the center are big
fans and celebrated the first
football kickoff weekend with
a “support your team” theme
dress day. Geaux Tigers and
Saints!
Fall also reminds us to
give thanks, especially for
the important people in our
lives such as grandparents.
On Sept. 6, SACCC hosted
its first “Grandparents Day,”
where all grandparents (or
honorary members) were
invited to share cookies and
lemonade and spend quality
time coloring and reading with
their children at the center. It
was a huge success, and we
thank all dedicated relatives
who attended the event.
In
conjunction
with
the parish’s Stewardship of
Ministry campaign, it is also
time to volunteer for SACCC
committees. Roster lists have
gone out, and parents have
the opportunity to volunteer
for one of five committees.
Parental
Involvement,
Communications,
We l c o m i n g / H o s p i t a l i t y,
Facilities, and Development
involvement are some of
the ways parents can help
enhance the experience the
children receive at the center.
Doing his part to
enhance the experience, LSU
baseball coach Paul Mainieri
graciously took time out of
his busy schedule Aug. 29 to
read to the 2- and 3-year-olds.
Thank you to all the
parents (and grandparents)
who generously lend their
time and talents to SACCC!
Together, we are working
on another successful year.
There is more to come from
these cute tots as SACCC gets
ready for Fall.
Summer
Camp
Trevor’s Wish:
To Feed
the Hungry
By: Patience Appleton
The fourth-graders at St. Aloysius School
began their community service project with the
goal of helping the people of Baton Rouge. They
expected to learn a lesson not only of giving
material things to help the needy, but also a lesson
of giving their time and efforts. What they did
not expect was to make a new friend and learn a
valuable lesson about life.
When the fourth-grade class heard of Trevor’s
Wish to Feed the Hungry, they knew they had to
help with Trevor’s City-Wide Food Drive for the
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Trevor Sims is
a 10-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with
terminal cancer. He knows what it is like to go
hungry, and he made it his wish to feed the hungry.
Trevor heard that the St. Aloysius fourthgraders had worked together to honor his wish
by collecting barrels of food for his city-wide
food drive. The boys and girls of St. Aloysius
School were excited to meet him. When Trevor
paid a visit to the school on Friday, Sept. 6, he
met and mingled with the kids. At the end of the
day, they felt proud of their accomplishment and
yet humbled by Trevor’s story of bravery and
kindness. A very powerful life lesson indeed!

St. Aloysius to Rock the Decades

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