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Parish Ministries...
Administration
- Stewardship Committee: Develops and educates about the
stewardship of prayer, time, talent, and treasure. Coordinates the
yearlong stewardship effort and the four-week annual stewardship renewal.
- Parish Council: Gives advice and council to the pastor.
The primary goal of the pastoral council is to help every member of the
parish grow to the fullness of his or her Christian vocation.
- Bishop's Appeal: Assists in planning and/or soliciting
contributions to meet the parish financial obligation to support the needs
of the Diocese.
Education
- School Board: Ensures that St. Aloysius school provides
quality Catholic education. To accomplish this, the school board
defines the policies which govern the operation of the school. These
policies articulate the educational needs and aspirations of our parish and
community. Under the direction of the School Board, various committees
exist. These committees include Finance, Development, and Marketing.
- St. Aloysius School: Saint Aloysius School teaches all
students to use their God-given talents to attain spiritual and academic
success. Contact Chuck Grimm 622-7151.
- Sunday Morning Religious Education (CCD): Provides Catholic
religious education and faith formation to elementary age children.
Emphasis is placed on preparation for three cornerstone sacraments:
Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation. In addition to imparting
knowledge of the Catholic Faith to our parish youth, we will strive to tie
in the Catholic response to today's culture. Contact the parish office
at 622-4491.
- High School Youth Group: Helps high school age parishioners
find a home for their faith within the Catholic family. (Personal
Faith Development and Catholic Identity, Spiritual Growth, and Religious
Literacy.) Contact the parish office at 622-4491.
Christian Service
- Liturgical: Lay responsibilities and assistance during mass
(e.g. Lectors). Contact Harriet Follis 478-4546.
- Altar and Rosary Society: Promotes spiritual welfare of the
women of the parish and service to the parish in honor of our Blessed
Mother. Group consists of women of all ages from the parish.
They join together to care for a variety of special needs within the church.
Contact Sue Frauenfelder 639-3766 / Tracy Miller 622-4176.
- Music Ministry: A group of volunteer musicians and singers
who provide music, song, leadership and psalm cantering at our Sunday
Masses, Holy Days, and special events at the parish. Contact Tim
Johnson 747-2705.
- Expectant Mother Outreach Program: Parish community gives
blessing and support to expectant mothers and their families during their
preparation for motherhood. Contact Jenny Simerman at 622-6204.
- Athletic Booster Club: Provides athletics for students
attending St. Aloysius School in grades 4 through 8. Objective is to
teach not only the play of the sport, but also sportsmanship and
self-discipline. It is also important for students to learn to manage
their time between studies and sports.
- Holy Name Society: Helps with the maintenance and general
upkeep of the church. Also assists the pastor in the weekly counting
of the collection and provides ushers for Masses. Contact Dave Meyer
638-4882.
- Knights of Columbus: A fraternal order based on Charity,
Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Designed to meet the specific needs
in the lives of the people of the parish. Contact Tim Sorg 622-4861.
- Christian Family Movement (CFM): A family organization
where the adults of the family meet once a month. During the meeting,
the adults follow one of the many different CFM programs and discuss topics
of importance (marriages, families, church, and community) in light of
Jesus' teachings. Contact Jim and Diane Christie 638-4198.
- Pro-life Committee: Seeks to increase the parish's respect
for human life from conception to natural death through various activities.
The many activities range from guest speakers to an essay and art contest
for the grade school students. Contact Arlene Aker 622-4839.
- Prayer Chain: Provides an opportunity for parishioners,
their families and friends, an additional source of prayers for God's help
in crisis situations; whether they are spiritual, physical, or emotional
needs. Contact Sharon Reuille 747-6744.
- Home and School Association (HASA): Implements/coordinates
programs that will benefit the operation of the school. These programs
include extra-curricular activities, improvement projects, and fundraisers.
For information e-mail
hasa@saintaloysiuscatholicchurch.org
- Scrip Program: A major fundraiser for the parish.
Local merchants have provided us certificates at discount rates. A
percentage of all sales go to the general parish fund. Contact Leigh Sorg 639-6900.
- Gator Girls: Provides an educational program for girls to
build character and to train in the responsibilities of participating
citizenship. Contact Jennifer Simerman 622-6204.
- Cub Scouts / Boy Scouts: Provides an educational program
for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the
responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal
fitness. Contact Steve Chandler 622-6200 / Chad Ware 744-0290
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