I make all things new

April 28, 2013 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
PARISH OFFICE:
935 Bennetts Mills Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: 732-370-0500
Fax: 732-886-9336
www.saintaloysiusonline.org
Pastor: Very Reverend Kevin Keelen, V.F.
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Fernando Lopez
Priest in Residence: Reverend John Bambrick
Parish Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mass Schedule:
Monday to Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,
10:30 a.m. (Children’s Mass)
12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary)
Holy Days:
Mass Times to be announced.
Reconciliation/Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
By Appointment: 732-370-0500
St. Vincent de Paul
Assistance Hotline: 732-370-0098
“I make all things
new”
Emergency Contact Information:
In the event that the church and parish offices are closed
due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, please check our parish phone number, visit our
website and check our Facebook page for updates and
information. Please use your judgment when coming to
Mass and remember that safety is the primary factor.
If you require the emergency services of a priest,
please call 732-370-0500 ext. 3
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Below is a list of current Ministries here at St. Aloysius Parish. If you are interested in receiving information on, volunteering for or receiving help from any of these Ministries, please call the Parish Office
and your information will be passed along to the appropriate contact person.
Altar Rosary Society
Altar Servers
Baptismal Preparation
Bible Study
Consolation/Bereavement Ministry
Carnival Volunteers
Catholics Returning Home
Christmas Adopt-A-Family
Evangelization
Faith Sharing Group
Finance Committee
Fertility Support
Food Collection
Healthcare Ministry
Holy Name Society
Homebound Visits
Hospitality
Knights of Columbus
Little Children of God
Liturgical Ministries (EM, Lector)
Liturgy Prep Teams
Men’s Group
Music Ministry
RCIA
Respect Life
Religious Education
Social Justice/Service Projects
St. Vincent de Paul
Stewardship
Thanksgiving Dinner Drive
Ultreya/Cursillo
Ushers
Vacation Bible School
Welcome Ministry
Youth Ministry
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The Sacraments at St. Aloysius Parish
Baptisms: At 2:00 p.m. most Sundays & now on most 2nd Sundays of the month, we will offer families the
opportunity to celebrate the Baptism of their infants at either the 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Mass. If you
would like to arrange your baby's Baptism please call the Parish Office. A baptism prep class is required.
Marriage: Couples should make arrangements and start Marriage Prep with the Parish Office at least one
year in advance of the planned wedding date and before finalizing any social plans. Couples must be registered at least six months before booking their wedding.
Anointing of the Sick: No Longer Last Rites! If you are suffering from a terminal illness, have a
chronic illness or will be having surgery soon you can receive the Anointing of the Sick. There is no
reason to wait until near death, please call 732-370-0500 ext. 3.
First Communion and Confirmation: Please call Religious Education at 732-370-1515 ext. 311.
Adult Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA): Please call Jen Perry ext. 205.
Reconciliation / Confessions: Saturday at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. By Appointment please
call 732-370-0500.
Homebound Eucharist: We can arrange for Holy Communion to be brought to homebound
parishioners or those at a nursing home or hospital. Please call Sister Eileen ext. 206.
Sponsor Certificates: Only eligible registered parishioners can be given certification to be a sponsor for
Baptisms and Confirmations. Please call the Parish Office for more information.
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Church
of Saint
Aloysius,Fifth
Jackson,
New Jersey
April
28, 2013—
Sunday
of Easter
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FR. KEVIN
Dear Parish Family,
Next week’s issue of The Monitor, our Diocesan newspaper, will be announcing all the transfers
and changes of priest personnel coming in July. I wanted to let you know before then that as of July 1st,
I will be taking a five month sabbatical. Even before my transfer last July, I had been dealing with
issues of increased burnout and depression. I was going to apply for a sabbatical but then I was transferred. There has been, what seems to be, an endless stream of difficult and sometimes tragic events in
both my personal and ministerial life in the past few years which have taken a toll on me. Thus, I recently applied and Bishop O’Connell has graciously and generously granted me a mini-sabbatical from
July 1st- Dec. 1st. Fr. Bambrick will remain here as Administrator during my time of sabbatical and I
will return in December as Pastor. Of course, Fr. Fernando will also be here. I certainly plan to come
back for our 50th Anniversary Gala on November 22nd. My hope and prayer is that this will be a
time of renewal, refreshment and relaxation so I can regroup and come back in December as my old
self, ready to do my ministry to the best of my ability. Being pastor of two parishes has been most
stressful to me. I have spoken to the Bishop many times about this and he has agreed that St. Monica’s
should have a priest of their own. Jackson is still very much growing, and our hope and prayer is that
St. Monica grows and flourishes with the spiritual guidance which having their own Administrator can
facilitate. Thus, also as of July 1st, St Monica’s will have a new priest Administrator. When I return in
December, I will be Pastor of St. Aloysius only.
There will be a lot happening here before July, such as First Communions in May, our Carnival
beginning May 29th, many weddings, and of course our Outdoor Parish Mass and 50th Anniversary
Kickoff Picnic on Sunday June 23rd at Pine Park in Lakewood. I am very much looking forward to
these happy celebrations and I ask for your patience with me and for your prayers now and during my
time of sabbatical. I have told many of you, and the Bishop, that I very much love the St. Aloysius
community and being Pastor here, but I am no good to anyone if I am not in good mental, spiritual and
physical health and this time will be dedicated to that. Thank you for all your loving support, for your
prayers and all you do for St. Al’s!
God’s Love and Blessings,
Fr. Kevin
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Week At A Glance
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 28
7:00 a.m. William Carroll, r/o Charlie & Debbie
Garofano
8:30 a.m. Alfonsas Drobavicius, r/o Daughters &
Son-in-Law
10:30 a.m. Grace Stanger, Mardones Family
Hugh Boyle, r/o His Family
12:30 p.m. John Marini, r/o Jean & Joseph DelDuca
5:00 p.m. Dorothy Ruane, r/o Walter & Glen &
Patricia Azzan
Monday, April 29
8:00 a.m. Joshua Cramer, r/o Olsen Family
Dennis O’Boyle, r/o Betty & Jake Karas
Tuesday, April 30
8:00 a.m. Victoria Silverstadt, r/o Mollica Family
Joe Greco, r/o Rita Bonamo
Wednesday, May 1
8:00a.m. Rose & Phil Molinari, r/o Diane &
Michelle Malgieri
Joseph D’Andrea, r/o Inge Gaiss & Oscar
Richter
Thursday, May 2
8:00 a.m. Dominick Insogna, r/o Isabella Insogna
Yvonne Nurczyk, r/o Joe & Maryann
Pucilowski
Friday, May 3
8:00 a.m. Cathy Savko, r/o Pam Lopez
Larry Popp, r/o Mary Campbell
10:30 a.m. Rich Hader, r/o Nancy Hegedus
Saturday, May 4
8:00 a.m. PERPETUAL ENROLLMENT
5:00 p.m. Spinelli Family, r/o Rob & Jill Spinelli
Anne & Bill Freck, r/o MaryAnne & Joe
Farinelli
Sunday, May 5
7:00 a.m. Dominick Petrara On His Anniversary, r/o
Nancy Petrara Stafyieras & Family
8:30 a.m. Steven Jelley, r/o Frank & Linda Jelley
10:30 a.m. John Cosentino, r/o Jean & Joseph
Cosentino
Jean Butler, r/o Norma Jean & Vincent
Cesario
12:30 p.m. Marco San Filippo, r/o Camille San
Filippo
5:00 p.m. Alfred Stravelli, r/o Gloria Stravelli &
Nina Padrone
Sunday April 28:
7:00 a.m. Mass (Church)
8:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
10:30 a.m. Children’s Mass w/1st Communion Church)
12:30 p.m. 1st Communion Mass (Church)
5:00 p.m. 1st Communion Mass (Church)
Monday, April 29:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
9:30 a.m. Books and Bounce (School)
Tuesday, April 30:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
7:00 p.m. Confessions (Church)
7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry (Parish Office)
8:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation (Parish Office)
Wednesday, May 1:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
7:30 p.m. Youth Night (Old Church)
7:30 p.m. Health Care Ministry Meeting (Parish Office)
Thursday, May 2:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
10:00 a.m. Merton Faith Sharing Group (Parish Office)
7:00 p.m. Support Group; Divorced & Separated (Parish Office)
7:00 p.m. Parish Picnic Meeting (Parish Office)
Friday, May 3:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
Saturday, May 4:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
4:00 p.m. Confessions (Church)
5:00 p.m. Mass (Church)
6:00 p.m. Casino Night (School Gym)
Mass Readings: April 22 to April 28
Monday:
Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16;
Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday:
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
or (for memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14,
16; Mt 13:54-58
Thursday:
Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday:
1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Saturday:
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday:
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
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ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH: 732-370-0500
Very Reverend Kevin J. Keelen, V.F., Pastor, Ext. 202
[email protected]
Reverend Fernando Lopez, Parochial Vicar, Ext. 207
[email protected]
Reverend John Bambrick, Priest In Residence, Ext. 218
[email protected]
Youth Ministry: 732-370-0500 ext. 208
[email protected]
Tom Ball, Director of Youth Ministry, Ext. 208
[email protected]
Joey Tun, Director of Youth Ministry, Ext. 208
[email protected]
ST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOL: 732-370-1515
Deacons: Frank Jackson, Uku Mannikus, John Wanat &
Rene Perez
Elizabeth O’Connor, Principal, Ext. 312
[email protected]
Sherri Kroesch, Business Manager, Ext. 203
[email protected]
Nancy Hegedus, Assistant Principal, Ext.313
[email protected]
Jennifer Schlameuss-Perry, Pastoral Associate, Ext. 205
[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 732-370-1515
Sr. Eileen Ivory, O.P., Pastoral Care Coordinator, Ext. 206
[email protected]
Ronnie Perry, Religious Education Director, Ext. 311
[email protected]
Dawn Smith, Sacramental Coordinator, Ext. 314
[email protected]
Gina Corrao, Director of Music, Ext. 217
[email protected]
Janel Tischler, Administrative Assistant, Ext 318
[email protected]
Olive Taylor, Marketing, Ext. 220
[email protected]
Pat Mulholland, Parish Secretary, Ext. 204
[email protected]
ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
April 20 and 21
Weekly Offering
2nd Collection
(Debt Reduction)
Online Giving (360)
$ 20,896.60
$
$
4524.50
3005.30
Families 5639
Donors
356
% to Goal 80
Goal
Pledged
Paid
$100,000.00
$ 80,322.00
$ 47,687.00
Thank you for your continued support.
Welcome and May God Bless You!
Newly Registered: Catherine Belknap, Sean & Catherine Richards, Antonio & Tina Almeida, Shyna Amrein, John &
Carol Bambrick, Jonathan & Danielle Berkley, David & Jennifer Boncic, Angela Camack, Krystal Cersosimo, Rodrigo
& Maria Colon, Michael Colfer, Michael & Courtney Eidel, Gladys Hirsch, April Lovallo, Thomas & Patricia
Mastandrea, Robert & Janet Meszaros, Darlene Metallo, Peter & Meredith Mikula, Ryan & Melissa Murphy, Real &
Marthe Neron, Anthony Polichetti, Martin & Julianne Regine, Nicholas & Kelly Rivera, Roland & Helen Rogers,
Michael & Domenica Ryan, Martha Vicoso, Mary Zagrobelny, Peter & Patricia Zupan, Barbara Bak, Theresa Vedutis,
Jean Semler.
Baptisms: Abigail Nancy Boucek, Avery Eileen Boucek, Colton Paul Catozzi, Amy Grace Colamarino, Kylie Ryan
Davis, Adriana Madeline Dill, Alexandra Joan Haber, Stella Evelyn Hogan, Connor Thomas Kendrick, Gabriella Rose
Layton, Giuseppe Angelo Lovizio, Robert Christopher Murphy, Summer Ann Rickards.
Wedding Banns: Richard Clyne & Kristen Torre (3) and Daniel Ambrose & Tina Vigotti (2)
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In Memoriam
Please remember in your prayers those friends of our parish who have died.
Kelly Ann Joyce, Patricia Luke
The deceased members of our Parish, The Souls in Purgatory, and Those who died in the Service of our Country.
May they enjoy peace in new life with Christ Jesus.
Devotional Lamps - April 28 - May 5
The Blessed Mother Lamp burns in Memory of Kristina Guiffi
r/o Daniella Galonella & Giovanni Giuffi
One of the many options St. Aloysius Church offers those who would like the memory of their deceased ones to be
remembered or have a special intention for a family member or friend is through our Devotional Lamps. We offer
the Sanctuary Lamp, the Blessed Mother Devotional Lamp or the Sacred Heart Devotional Lamp which will each
burn for one week with your intention which will also be listed here in the bulletin. We kindly ask for a $25 donation.
Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine
The offertory gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar from the community. It is the community that provides these gifts through their stewardship and generosity. If you would like to sponsor the gifts of bread and wine
at a particular Mass in memory of a loved one, or to mark an anniversary, birthday or other significant event in
your life or your family, please call the Parish Office. We kindly ask for a donation of $50.00. Please note that if you
would like to simply bring up the offertory gifts at Mass, you can speak with one of the Ushers ten minutes before
Mass (there is no charge to bring up the gifts).
Perpetual Enrollment
One of the many options Saint Aloysius Church offers those who would like the memory of their deceased loved
ones to be remembered at Mass, is our Perpetual Enrollment Society. Effective June 1, 2013 this will take place on
the first Friday day of every month, at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Where your loved one will be included in the Mass intentions. Each member's name will be written into our register and remembered in prayer for the duration of the
year. We kindly ask for a $25 donation.
Intercessory Prayers
Lord of Life, you desire wholeness for your people. Be with those who ask for help. Please bring
health, healing and hope to those in our community who ask for our prayers. Amen.
JoAnn Elardo, Terry Monk, Rose Hubit, Sergio Francavilla, Graysen McDow, Rose Rubino, Sharon Egleston, John
Godleski, Robert Egleston, Pat Heitzman, Margaret Cuny, Anna Solerno, Joseph Scalzo, Jean Butler, Dennis
Thompson, Frank Calamia, Baby Logan, Jason Irvin, Joseph Brickley, Shawn Brickley, Ann Williams, Sylvia Walter,
Paul Frankowski, Bob Verticchio, Angela Saverino, Mohamed Elgibaly, Donald Kral, Deborah Costa, Joseph Costa
Jr., Craig Mazzolla, Elizabeth Kindelin, Lia Sorrentino, Family of Matthew, Susan Raimondo, Albert Ingrassia, Adam
Johnson, Jessica Deiter, Brenda Long, Jackie and Tom Semder, Ronnie Tietjen Eddie Marotta, Dawn DeStefano,
Laurie Stune Martinez, Moriah Burr, Judy Marvin, Jennifer Carr, Rich Felix, Jean Butler, Janet Jacono, Mimi Brady,
Ron Waltz, Sheila Nodine-Szpak, Tammie, Bailey & Holly, Christine Vivona, Connee and Mike Scivoletti, Susan
Donnelly, Joyce Duino, Roy and Kay Bartz, Jack Bennett, Helen Maraldo, Patty Caronia, Sean & Nicole Heinze, Joan
Fogarty, Lorraine Keenan, Liam Patrick McGoohan, Mel Arena, Armando San Juan.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR ARMED FORCES ESPECIALLY:
OS2 David W. Beem
SSGT Philip Biasé
CPL Alfred Brenner
GYSGT Chris O’Shea
PO2 Selina Mathieu
LC Sean Ippolito
PVT Donald C. Cleaves CPT Chris Mision
SPC John E. Daly
MJR Daniel Murphy
PFC Matthew Tracy
CPL Keith Arway
MSGT Arthur Beard
SSGT William Jansen
CPT Patrick Horan
SGT Daniel Sanchez, Jr.
PFC Steve Gransky
CPO Christopher McCormack
LCPL Alex Raney
SSGT Philip Raimondo
SGT Craig Bauerlein
PFC Timothy Rodman Sheeran
SPC Daniel Beagan
SPC Martin M. Kabba
SFC Matthew Brickley PVT Angel Louis Merced, Jr
LT-Commander Kenneth M. Monahan
WO1 Michael Lynch
CPO Brian J. Mathieu
LT2 George Wolchko
SR David Concepcion
LCPL William Nelson
CPT Scott Davis
PVT John Jad DeStefano
SSGT Darryl Guppy
LT Karen Sclasani
LCPL Matthew Ribera
PFC Thomas J. Crennan, Jr
PFC Robert Duno
CPL Christopher Roitzsch USMC
198th Signal Battalion Soldiers
EM3 John Questel
CPT Thomas Dirienzo
SN Robert Titus
SSGT Andrew Monigan
SGT Michael Perez
OS3 Steven Chennells
LT Matthew Smith
CPT Michael Loconsolo
PVT Sean Brenner
CPL Brandon A Densmore
SN Patrick Bedrose
CPT Jason Di Domenico
1Lt Ash Young
You may email updates, additions of the names of your loved ones you would like included in both our Intercessory Prayer and
Armed Forces Prayer lists to Olive Taylor at [email protected] or call 732-370-0500 ext. 220.
Worship
Please join us for our next THIRD TUESDAY DEVOTION, on May 21. This worship opportunity is open to all parishioners and will take place every third Tuesday. The worship schedule is as follows: -Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Benediction at 6:00 p.m. -Confessions at 7:00 p.m. (year round)
Even if you cannot stay for the whole devotion, we encourage parishioners to stop by at any time. Spending some
quiet time in prayer with our Lord in this special way can truly enhance and even change your life. Come spend
some quality time in the rich traditional, devotional prayer of the Church! May the Lord bless us in our prayer together! Our staff will gather for a half hour each month at Adoration to pray for the people of our Parish.
National Day of Prayer - Join with people of faith throughout the country on Thursday, May 2 as we mark the annual National Day of Prayer. Here in Jackson local churches (including St. Aloysius) will gather at the Town Hall at
7:00 p.m. to pray together for national and local needs. As the largest congregation in town, let’s come and join our
voices in prayers with those of our neighbors.
Praying the Rosary - We will be praying the Rosary during the month of May every morning at 7:30 a.m., just prior
to the 8:00 a.m. daily Mass. Please make every effort to join us in this special devotion to Our Blessed Mother.
1st Communion Masses: The following are the dates when our young parishioners will be receiving the Sacrament
of First Holy Communion. Please join us at the following Masses for this great celebration. Sunday, April 28 at
10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at 12:30 p.m.
Welcome to our Parish
We welcome all new residents to Jackson, and invite you to become registered parishioners so that you
may receive all the benefits of belonging to a faith community. We ask that all families and adult individuals be registered members. To register, please fill out a registration form which can be found in the Gathering Space of the Church, or by stopping by the Parish Office. Once you have completed and returned a
form (in person, by mail, or by dropping it in the collection basket), you will be invited to attend a Welcome and Orientation Meeting, held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in the School Cafeteria at 9:30 a.m.
Your registration will be considered complete, and you will be marked as an active, registered parishioner
upon attending this meeting. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
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Faith Formation
Little Children of God - Children from ages three to seven are welcome to participate in a Children’s
Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass throughout the school year. The children are
dismissed before the first reading, and then experience God’s Word through song, games and crafts
during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. The children return to Mass after the Prayer of the Faithful.
God is Calling You !!!!! God calls each of us into a deeper relationship each day. If you are not
Catholic, or if you are a Catholic who has not received all of your Sacraments, come check out the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults). See if full participation in the Church is what God is calling you to. Most Tuesday
nights, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Office, we have informal sessions where you can come, ask questions
and find out if this is right for you. There is no commitment when you come to Inquiry, but if you want to pursue
initiation, we’ll tell you what steps need to be taken. Join us for Inquiry, check the parish website or call Jen at the
Parish Office for information. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 30.
Bible Study - Meets most 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (10:30 a.m.-noon) and Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 p.m.) of the month
in the Parish Office. Our next meeting dates are May 7 & 8. The morning group is studying Revelation and the
evening group is studying Acts of the Apostles. Come for an informal exploration of God’s Word.
Call Jen in the Parish Office, or just show-up.
Faith Sharing Group- A group facilitated by Sister Eileen is currently meeting in the Parish Office.
The group meets weekly on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. The Holy Longing by Rev. Ronald
Rolheiser is being used. New members are most welcome. If you would you like to be a member of
this faith sharing group please call Sister Eileen at the Parish Office on ext. 206.
Would your family like to help to bring up the Offertory Gifts? If so, please see one of our Ushers ten minutes
before Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of Mass and have the privilege of
bringing to the altar the prayer basket and the bread, wine and water which will be miraculously transformed into
the Body and Blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Altar Rosary Society News
The next Altar Rosary Communion Sunday is May 5 at 8:30 a.m. and the next Altar Rosary Monthly meeting will
take place on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. All women of the Parish are welcome.
May Crowning - will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass, followed by a brunch catered by “Perfect
Blend” in the School Cafeteria. Tickets are: Adults $15, Children $7.50. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Contact Flo Dellegrippo at 732-833-2514 or Ellen Gallaher at 732-928-2386. All the children who made their
First Holy Communion this year and would like to participate in the May Crowning, wearing their First Holy Communion attire, Please notify Caroline Lusio - 732-905-8998.
Essay Contest - Enter to win a one-time $1,000.00 scholarship. Open to 8th grade girls who plan to attend a Catholic High School in September, 2013. All entries must be received in the St. Aloysius Parish Office by May 3. Attention: Altar Rosary Society. Ensure all essays include the student's name, address and telephone number. Essays
are to be a minimum of 500 words, written on "How Did Our Blessed Mother Feel As She Stood At The Foot Of
The Cross."
BEAD SALE TO BENEFIT WOMEN OF UGANDA - On the weekend of May 11/12 there will be a bead and craft sale
after all Masses to benefit the women of Uganda. The women make beads, bracelets, baskets and other crafts at the
Bishop Asili Clinic in Kasana Luweero. The beads are made from colorful recycled paper and glue. Because this
jewelry is made by hand, each piece is uniquely different. They make wonderful gifts. It is the gift that keeps on
giving. Your purchase will help these women impacted by poverty and the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but more important it gives them the gift of HOPE.
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Outreach
Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound needed - If you are already a Minister of Holy
Communion at Mass and would also like to be able to bring Communion to those who can't get to Mass
or you don't wish to assist at Mass but would be comfortable bringing Communion to those at home,
contact Sister Eileen. Your help is needed.
Fertility Support Group - Are you and your spouse experiencing difficulty trying to conceive? You are not alone! St.
Aloysius’ Fertility Support Ministry is open to all couples struggling as they seek to build their families. Meetings are
held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Office: the next meeting will take place on May
14 and the schedule will be adjusted during the summer months. For more information please contact Jeani at 732363-7464 or [email protected].
Healthcare Ministry Weekly Morning Walk - Beginning on Saturday, May 4 and continuing throughout the Spring,
the parish Healthcare Ministry will be organizing a weekly morning walk for good health. Come to Johnson Park and
meet by the tennis courts at 9:00 a.m.. All ages are welcome. Come as a family, come alone, bring your neighbor but
let’s GET OUT AND WALK! Don’t forget to bring water!
Healthcare Ministry - Our next monthly meeting will be held on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Office. New
members are always needed and welcome.
Employment Workshop Sessions - The next session of the Employment Workshop Program will be held on
Wednesdays, May 8 and 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library. Attendees at the recent sessions have found the
information both practical and helpful. If employment is something which concerns you, be sure to be at this next
gathering. For more information contact Sister Eileen on ext. 206.
Support Group Opportunities at Saint Aloysius Parish
St. Aloysius Parish is currently offering monthly support group opportunities. Our groups run
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office. All meetings are in the downstairs meeting room of
the Parish Office. Please come through the back door of the office which faces the Church parking lot. All groups are confidential.
Schedule is as follows: 1st Thursday of the month is: Divorced and Separated (May 2). 2nd
week is Drug and Alcohol Recovery (May 9). 3rd week is Bereavement (May 16) 4th week is Well Spouses (for
those caring for a spouse who is ill or disabled) (May 23).
Bereavement Support Group will provide a safe environment to speak freely about the loss of your loved one and is
open to any adult that has experienced the loss of a loved one.
Well Spouse Group - Are you looking to talk to others who are spousal caregivers? Would you like to attend an inperson support group? We're here to help! The Well Spouse support group is a community of spousal caregivers who
understand the daily trials and challenges of being a spousal caregiver.
Divorced and Separated Ministry - There may not be many people around you who understand the pain that divorce and separation has caused in your life. At St. Aloysius Parish we have a new support group that can help by
providing interaction with others who are experiencing similar feelings and difficulties dealing with broken relationships, in a confidential setting. We also provide information and coping strategies along with a caring presence during
this difficult time.
Substance Abuse Support Group - The families and those suffering from substance abuse need support. The
turmoil caused by substance abuse can have physical, emotional, social and spiritual consequences. Feelings of confusion, frustration, anger and helplessness are not uncommon when trying to understand addiction. There is hope.
For more information, or to register for the group you would like to attend, please call Jen at ext. 205
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SCHOOL TOURS AVAILABLE: To set up an
appointment to take a tour of St. Aloysius School,
please contact Mrs. Ianiro in our School Office at 732370-1515 ext. 312 or by email at
[email protected]. These tours take place
after the school day, starting at approx. 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required.
SPOTLIGHT - Exciting new additions to this section
of our website. Visit www.staloysiusschool.com for
more information on what our students are working on.
CLOTHING DRIVE - The Social Justice Group of
St. Aloysius School is sponsoring a spring clothing drive
on Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We
are collecting clothes, shoes and stuffed animals. We ask
that you separate shoes and stuffed animals from articles of clothing. Drop off will be in front of the old
church. Clothing will be donated to Fashion Republic.
This organization processes used clothing and ships it to
people in need around the world. Please come out and
support this cause. Thank you for your help and support.
Save the Date! Mother’s Day Flower Sale!
The St. Aloysius School Fathers Club will be
hosting their annual Mother’s Day Flower sale
after Saturday evening Mass on May 11 and
after every morning Mass on Sunday, May 12.
SAVE THE DATE - CASINO
NIGHT, MAY 4 - St. Aloysius School
Gym starting at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are
limited and are $25.00 per person which
include hors d'oeuvres and $100 in funny
money. Please join us … it won't be a FULL HOUSE
without you! You Must be 21 or older to attend. For
more information please visit
www.staloysiusschool.com/casinonight.html
DINING TO DONATE—Thank you to all who supported our fundraiser at TGIF. Your support is greatly
appreciated.
BOX TOP$ FOR EDUCATION - Remember to register at www.btfe.com where you can play games, enter
contest for bonus box tops and more. If you're an online
shopper, use the Boxtops Marketplace to shop at over
150 stores. We earn box tops for every $10 spent. Enter
the Yoplait Frozen Yogurt Sweepstakes every day until
April 30 to win 10,000 box tops for St. Al's by clicking on
the following link: http://www.boxtops4education.com/
Sweepstakes.aspx/Box-Tops-For-Education-WellsEnterprises/430
For more information on our school, please visit
www.staloysiusschool.com or on Facebook under
Saint Aloysius School.
Spirituality Education Day for Maturing Adults - This annual event, sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton for
Ocean County, will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at St. Pius X Parish in Forked River. The day will run from
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required and forms are available in the rack in the Gathering Space.
Save The Date - Vacation Bible School - This year’s VBS will take place at St. Aloysius School from July 22 to
26; 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for children entering Kindergarten through 4th Grade in September 2013. Registration
forms are being mailed out to those who attended last year’s camp and will be available both in the Gathering
Space and on our website at www.saintaloysiusonline.org. For more information please call Terry McWeeney at
732-363-8688 or by email at [email protected].
DON’T LET THE ST. ALOYSIUS TRAVELER’S - WOODLOCH PINES TRIP, OCTOBER 20-23, 2013.
BE CANCELLED!!!! Our wonderful fall trip WILL BE CANCELLED IF YOU DO NOT GIVE ME A CALL
RIGHT AWAY. We do not have enough passengers for our bus. It’s time to sign up for this most enjoyable
trip. Remember, the food is terrific. The activities are so much fun. There is a ride on the lake that is beautiful.
There is a wonderful Pool and Sports Complex (where many of our rooms are located). There is horseracing,
Family Feud, Jackpot Bingo, a terrific “Judge” game to name just a few. Paddle boats and rowboats are available.
Each evening there is a wonderful show in their Beautiful Night Club with dancing afterwards. All these amenities are included in the cost. Please call Marilyn right away if you are interested. If you don’t call right away our
trip will be cancelled. My phone number is 732-928-2109. Hope to hear from you today!
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April 28, 2013— Fifth Sunday of Easter
Breaking Open the Word at Home
by Sister Eileen Ivory, O.P.
The Book of Revelation can often be difficult to understand. However this weekend
the reading is very clear. One of my favorite lines in Scripture is found here. God
says “Behold, I make all things new.” Talk about good timing! What a perfect sentiment for Spring. What hope and promise God’s word offers. Sometimes new
things can be intimidating but most often newness suggests another chance to try again. You get a free
“do over.” What’s important to remember is that by connecting ourselves with God we involve ourselves in a never ending Springtime. Look around at the beauty of the flowers and trees in bloom and
celebrate that in God’s eyes, that’s us!
Kids: What’s your favorite thing about Springtime? Take a minute to Thank God for that. When
you’re outdoors look around at all the beautiful things and be happy.
Ushers needed for all Masses – weekly or part time basis. To sign up, please contact Gary Stedman at
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Adults: What feelings do you get when you hear God tell you “Behold, I make all things new”? Enjoy
some time outdoors…soak the beauty of God’s creation.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
On Sunday, May 5, we will have a special presentation in collaboration with
our Parish Healthcare Ministry. In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique public
education program in which two trained speakers share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery. In addition, a member of our parish staff who provides pastoral counseling will also be there to give
an overview of support services for a variety of issues we provide here for individuals and families. All young people and their parents are invited to join us for this information evening! We gather at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last
approximately 1 hour.
Our next Sandy Recovery Project will be on Saturday, May 11. This is a great way to get a
group of friends, neighbors or your whole family involved in our ongoing efforts as we help to
“restore the shore.” Email Tom or Joey to sign up below.
Upcoming Youth Night: Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 5,
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Old Church.
Everyone in grades 9 through 12 is always welcome…and don’t forget to bring a friend!
Contact parish youth minister Tom Ball or Joey Tun at [email protected] or
732-370-0500 ext. 208 to sign up for an event or to get more info about any
youth ministry activity.
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Can you believe that St. Al’s is turning 50?!!
It is with great excitement that you are invited into the fullness of the celebration of this Jubilee 50 th Anniversary
Year of Celebration! The Parish will be hosting many events over the course of this Jubilee Year (see dates below)
and updates and details on these events will be posted in our bulletin, on our website and on our Facebook page.
We are also very pleased to announce that we have partnered with a professional publication company to produce
a high quality, parish commemorative hardcover book and our parishioners and local businesses will be offered the
chance to have their names listed in the back of this book. We will be showcasing the work done by this publisher
at some upcoming Masses so you will have a chance to see the quality of this commemorative book. A sponsorship
form for all of these events is available on our website at www.saintaloysiuonline.org
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Picnic (Pine Park)
Concert
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May 29-June 1
June 23
August / September
November 22
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February 1
Lent
May 17
Late May
June 22
All the events listed above are open to all parishioners and their families and friends and are free to attend, except
the Gala Dinner and Dance which is for adults only. Invitations to the Gala will be mailed to all our registered
parishioners in October.
Our Anniversary year kicks off with the Parish Picnic. We will have Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Park in Lakewood
followed by a picnic - all of our parishioners are encouraged to attend. We simply ask that you contact the Parish
Office by phone at 732-370-0500 ext. 205 or by email at [email protected] and let us know the number of people in your party who will be attending. We would also invite people to bring a simple side dish or dessert and ask that you communicate which you will be bringing (if any; there is no obligation to bring something)
when you contact us with your numbers. We also encourage people to bring their own lawn/beach chairs and
blankets. Please also note that the Mass schedule for that day will be changed as there will not be any 10:30 a.m.,
Noon or 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Aloysius Church that day. There will not be a rain date and in case of inclement
weather, we will move the celebration to St. Aloysius Church and School Gym).
We are very excited about all the events in this celebration year and hope that you can join us for as many as
possible.
Turning 50 is a BIG DEAL! Be a part of this big deal, be a part of the St. Aloysius 50 th Jubilee Year!
If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please do not hesitate to contact either
Olive @ ext. 220, Sister Eileen @ ext. 206 or Jen @ ext. 205
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April 28, 2013—Fifth Sunday of Easter
The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a Bus Trip to The Tropicana
Atlantic City, NJ on Sunday, June 2, 2013. The trip is $30.00 per
Community Casino,
person which includes the Bus Transportation, Lunch and Beverage on the
Corner
Bus and $30.00 back in Slot Play from the Casino. The bus leaves promptly
from Brookwood Plaza (corner of County Line and New Prospect Road) at 12:00 noon.
Get your reservation in early as space is limited. Please contact Tom Barchie or Bob Paneque at 732-207-4029 or
609-891-5915 to make reservations. All the proceeds from this trip go to our charities which include Military
Families and Children of our Military, Special Needs Family Picnic, Jackson Food Pantry, Providence House,
Relay For Life Cancer Research, Scholarships for Schools, Dictionaries for 3rd Grade Students, and many more.
Pre-Cana Conference at St. Martha’s Church, Pt. Pleasant – Saturday, June 22 or Saturday, November 2 from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $75 fee. For more information please contact Anne Marie Gimblett at 732-206-0053.
Summer Enrichment Classes & Camps at SJVHS - This summer Saint John Vianney will be offering 18
classes and camps to choose from including past favorites CSI Lab, Project Runway, Glee, Babysitting 101 &
Study Skills. They are also introducing new and exciting programs like Weird Science, Art in Nature, Crafty Kids,
Glam Girls and Film Making. Visit www.VianneyInstitute.com or call 732-739-0800 ext. 258 for more
information and to register.
Francis House of Prayer serves the people of the Diocese of Trenton and beyond, by providing a
contemplative environment for prayer, spiritual direction, retreats and programs that foster a deepening
relationship with God and ongoing spiritual growth that all people may be one with God and one
another. They offer many programs and retreats. For information on upcoming offerings please visit
www.fhop.org or call 609-877-0509.
May Dance sponsored by Holy Family Singles will take place at Holy Family Church in Union Beach on May 11
from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 each which covers light refreshments and a DJ. Singles and couples are
welcome. For more information contact Gale at 732-345-0212, Joan 732-241-7159 or Jo 732-673-9460.
Notre Dame High School Bike drive – The Boys and Girls Club at NDHS is running a used bike drive on
Friday, May 3 from 6:50 to 7:50 a.m. and from 2:15 to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. until
Noon. All profits will go to supporting the great work done by the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton & Mercer
County. For more information please contact Adam Morley at [email protected].
Open House at Monsignor Donovan High School: Monday, May 6 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Please call
the Admissions Office at 732-349-8801 ext. 2426 for more information, or just come and see what the
excitement is all about. Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ
08753 – www address: mondonhs.com.
Knights of Columbus Council 6201 2013 Tootsie Roll Drive - will hold this year’s Tootsie roll drive to support
people with intellectual disabilities program the weekend of May and 5. They will be collecting donations outside
the Church before and after Mass. Please help those that are truly in need of our help.
Catholic Women of Zion Retreat Day on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at St. Dorothea Church in
Eatontown; “No Woman is an Island”. The day consists of Mass, prayer, music, speaker, sharing, networking and
prayers for healing. This month’s speaker is JoLynn Krempecki. She has ministered in the Diocese of Trenton
since 2003. JoLynn currently serves as the Administrator of the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry, the Diocesan
Liaison for RCIA Ministry and the point-person for the new Diocesan Certificate Program. She has a Master’s
degree in Pastoral Ministry from Seton Hall University and ministered as a Pastoral Associate and Director of
many ministries in the Diocese of Metuchen. Admission is $20 and includes lunch. Come and bring a friend.
RSVP by May 14 – 732-363-0138 ext. 77 and leave your phone number and spell your last name or register
online at www.cwoz.org.
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