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November 23, 2014 Solemnity of Christ the King November 30, 2014 1st Sunday of Advent Parish Bulletin Issue 41 Volume XLVI ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 2025 Stuart Avenue Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808-3979 (225) 343-6657 Fax (225) 344-6847 Website: www.aloysius.org SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me. Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs? He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me. And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. Matthew 25:42-45 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus said to his disciples: Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch. Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: Watch! Mark 13:33-37 ADVENT LITTLE BLUE BOOKS Again this year, the Parish will have Advent and Christmas reflections available to be picked up in the church after Masses on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23. The Little Blue Books have six-minute reflections on the Advent and Christmas season weekday gospels. These Little Books will continue to follow the same popular format as they have in recent years, but will be written for the 2014-2015 liturgical year. Please pick up a copy from the baskets that will be placed at the doors of the church. (One copy per family please). Vision Statement St. Aloysius Parish is a vibrant community of peace, love and unity as the living body of Christ. November 23 & November 30, 2014 Mission Statement St. Aloysius Parish embraces and nurtures all, inspiring each to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly in the love of God. Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

ETCETERA... Dear Sisters and Brothers, Although I did not win the $10,000 raffle, I still think the Fair Fiesta was a success! God truly blessed us by keeping away the rain until later on Sunday afternoon. The polar vortex made it really cold on Friday and Saturday, but it seemed to only energize the children who did not know what cold meant. Things went smoothly, for the most part, and I believe everyone had a good time. I know I disappointed a number of children who asked if I would go on some of the rides with them. My only excuse was that I did not have a bracelet, which I promised to purchase next year. The fair happened because of the hard work of hundreds of volunteers to whom I am grateful, especially Carolina and Bryan Jones, chairs of the fair committee. Jesse and Patrick Downs also spent many hours working with the fair and have graciously agreed to serve as chairs for the 2015 fair. I need to mention also Bill Quirk and his crew for doing an incredible job to make sure all went well. And, of course, I thank all of you for coming to the fair and making it such a success. During the fair, we had copies of the master plan throughout the campus. I hope you had the opportunity to look at it. This should give you the general idea what is being planned and where things will be. What will happen next is the installment of a t-building, to provide eight temporary offices for the church office staff whose current offices are on the south side of the administration building. Their offices will be transformed into two classrooms for the child care center. Once all of this is in place, the former rectory will be demolished so that work can begin. Work will begin in full force in late May, as soon as school is out. The construction of the new child care center will take about one year to complete, after which the construction of the new administration building will begin. Please note that, like last year, the Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 26 November, at 6:00 pm. You are encouraged to bring bread and wine to this Mass, where they will be blessed for your Thanksgiving dinner. This is the time when we especially express our gratitude for the abundant blessings in our lives. One of my greatest blessings is to be part of St. Aloysius Church, to find a family that loves, supports, and prays for me as I battle cancer. My heart is filled with gratitude for all of you for all you have done for me. In this spirit of thanksgiving, I am grateful for and want to update you on my health condition. I recently had a CT scan, which showed some shrinkage of the tumor. At this time, I am taking a break from the chemotherapy treatments while the doctor continues to monitor my condition. I do feel good, have more energy, and my appetite is good. The church year is coming to an end with the feast of Christ the King this Sunday. Then we begin another year with the season of Advent. Please pick up a reflection book as an aid to prayer during Advent. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and a new liturgical year! Love, PARISH STAFF Parish Office: 343-6657 Fr. Than N. Vu, ext. 3023 Pastor tvu@staloysiusparish.com Fr. Joseph Sanjay ext. 3025 Parochial Vicar jsanjay@staloysiusparish.com Cathy Dardenne, ext. 3029 Director of Administration cdardenne@staloysiusparish.com Tricia Greely, ext. 3026 Director of Family Ministries tgreely@staloysiusparish.com Kathy Screen, ext. 3037 Director of Spirituality kscreen@staloysiusparish.com Kenneth Thevenet, ext. 3030 Director of Liturgy & Music kthevenet@staloysiusparish.com MacDougall Womack, ext. 3027 Youth Minister mwomack@staloysiusparish.com Rebecca East, ext. 3024 RCIA Director reast@staloysiusparish.com Kim Lafleur, ext. 3022 Bookkeeper klafleur@staloysiusparish.com Angela Falgoust, ext. 3031 Administration Secretary/ Social Responsibility Coordinator afalgoust@staloysiusparish.com Claire Grandy, ext. 3021 Ministry Secretary/ Community Life Coordinator cgrandy@staloysiusparish.com Aline Landry, ext. 3020 Receptionist/Secretary alandry@staloysiusparish.com Bill Quirk, ext. 3039 Facilities Manager bquirk@staloysiusparish.com Connie Planche, ext. 3033 Youth Ministry/Child Protection cplanche@staloysiusparish.com Kim Blair, 343-1338 Director of Child Care Center kblair@aloysiusccc.org John Bennett, 383-3871 Principal of St. Aloysius School Jbennett@aloysius.org Deacon Chauvin Wilkinson cwilkinson@staloysiusparish.com Emergency Assistance 381-9383 PASTORAL COUNCIL Administration Gavin Gautreau, Chris Valluzzo Community Life Neila Stone, Scott Ritter Education Cara Hotstream, Aimee Dawes Social Responsibility Kim Bueche Hardman, Melanie Lemoine Spiritual Growth Glen St. Martin, Harold Odom Worship Jose Barro, Cheryl Welborn November 23 & November 30, 2014 2 Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

GIVING TREE Beginning this weekend, November 22, 23, Giving Tree ornaments will be out at the side doors of the church along with booklets detailing the organizations we are supporting and the items requested. Gifts may be returned beginning November 29 to the labeled boxes at the back of church near the Reconciliation room. To view a copy of the Giving Tree booklet go to:http://church.aloysius.org/assets/uploads/docs/giving-tree-2014.pdf. THANKSGIVING EVE MASS Our Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Church. Join us as we thank God for the many blessings that we have been given. As in past years, you are invited to bring the bread and drink for your Thanksgiving meal for a blessing which will be given during the Mass. We will also have blessed bread for you to take home to share. MASS SCHEDULE There will be no morning mass on Thursday or Friday, November 27 and 28, 2014. THE ART & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO PREPARE THE CHURCH FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS Committee members, as well as, Adult and Youth parishioners are welcome to join us on the following days: Advent Set (wreath, banners): Saturday, November 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon; Christmas Decorating (lights on trees, nativity set up, wreath making & poinsettias): Friday, December 12 from 5:30-9:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, December 23 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Contact Ken Thevenet kthevenet@staloysiusparish.com Phone: 343-6657, ext. 3030 for more information. CHRISTMAS CRAFTING Bring the kids to the Christmas Crafting day on Saturday, December 6. Come anytime during the session 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. There will be several crafting tables. Crafts designed for children 4 years of age and older. Parent assistance is needed. Each child will leave with one or more completed Christmas crafts which they will make themselves! Crafts for this year include: Paper Santa Scallop Shell Angel Beaded Necklaces Magic Scratch Offs Polar Bear Yarn Bug Bottle Cap Christmas Magnet Foam Snow Globe Ornament No reservations are necessary and it's FREE! Parents MUST remain with their children. Crafting will take place in the Parish Hall beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until supplies run out so come early! Nov. 22-Dec. 5, 2014 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 8:00 a.m Chapel 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 a.m & 5:30 p.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. Chapel Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Thursday No Mass Friday No Mass Saturday 8:00 a.m Chapel 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 a.m & 5:30 p.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. Chapel Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. THE SACRAMENTS 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. 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 Communion is brought to the sick weekly and hospital visits made weekly. Families of the sick are encouraged to notify the parish office. EDUCATION PARISH SCHOOL For information, phone 383-3871, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CHILDCARE CENTER For information, phone 343-1338, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. November 23 & November 30, 2014 3 Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER FAITH: A GIFT TO BE SHARED! Pope Francis speaks on prayer Excerpt from a homily in May 2014 ST. ALOYSIUS SENIOR MINISTRY Advent Morning of Reflection We welcome our guest facilitator, Rev. Paul Yi, Pastor of Ascension of Our Lord Parish Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Our Morning Reflection: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) Thursday, December 11 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Office Chapel. Pope Francis explained that we need to open three doors in order to know Jesus. The first door is praying to Jesus. You must realize that studying without prayers is no use. We must pray to Jesus to get to know him better. The great theologians did their theology while kneeling. Pray to Jesus! By studying and praying we get a bit closer But we ll never know Jesus without praying. Never! Never! The second door is celebrating Jesus. Prayer on its own is not enough, we need the joy of celebration. We must celebrate Jesus through his Sacraments, because these give us life, they give us strength, they nourish us, they comfort us, they forge an alliance with us, they give us a mission. Without celebrating the Sacraments, we ll never get to know Jesus. This is what the Church is all about: celebration. The third door is imitating Jesus. Take the Gospel, what did he do, how was his life, what did he tell us, what did he teach us and try to imitate him. Entering via these three doors, means entering into the mystery of Jesus and it s only in this way that we can get to know him and we mustn t be afraid to do this. During the day, today, we can think about how the door leading to prayer is proceeding in our life: but prayer from the heart is not like that of a parrot! How is prayer of the heart? How is the Christian celebration in my life proceeding? And how is the imitation of Jesus in my life proceeding? How must I imitate him? Do you really not remember! The reason is because the Book of the Gospel is full of dust as it s never opened! Take the Book of the Gospel, open it and you will discover how to imitate Jesus! Let s think about how these three doors are positioned in our life and this will be of benefit to everybody. CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSALS All of the St. Aloysius choirs and music groups welcome new members to sing for the Christmas Liturgies. Special Rehearsals for Christmas will be held in the coming weeks: The combined Chorale and Renewal Singers will sing for the 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsal will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays: December 4, December 11, December 18 and Monday, December 22. The Youth Choir (Children in grades 4-8) will sing for the 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsals will be held Thursdays from 3:00 until 4:15 p.m. on December 4, December 11 and December 18. The Festival Ringers (our Bell choir) will play for the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. on December 1, December 8, December 15 and December 22. The 5:30 Music Ministry will sing for the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsals are held each Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Convent. For more information about the Music Ministries, please contact Ken Thevenet at 343-6657, ext. 3030 or email kthevenet@staloysiusparish.com. November 23 & November 30, 2014 4 Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

MASS INTENTIONS Due to unforeseen circumstances, clergy assignments may change Sat. 4:30 p.m. Sun. 7:00 a.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. Sun. 11:00 a.m. Sun. 5:30 p.m. Celebrant Fr. Than Fr. Than Fr. Sanjay Fr. Sanjay Fr. Sanjay Celebrant Fr. Sanjay Fr. Sanjay Fr. Than Fr. Than Fr. Than Liturgical Minister s Schedule can be viewed at: http://church.aloysius.org/assets/uploads/docs/october_2014_-_january_2015_d.pdf Printed schedules may be found in the Work Sacristy in the Church. Monday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions 6:00 a.m. Effie C. Hardy Tuesday, November 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria 8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory Darryl Forestier David Hymel Herbert Alleman James debrueys Wednesday, November 26 Maria Nguy Thi Vu Saturday, November 29 Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. Tom Basco 4:30 p.m. William Powell Sunday, November 30-1st Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. All Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Chris Jacob 11:00 a.m. Dickens H. Wall 5:30 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory Monday, December 1 6:00 a.m. Ouida Swenson Tuesday, December 2 8:00 a.m. Maria Nguy Thi Vu Gerdie Landry All Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, December 3 St. Francis Xavier Effie C. Hardy Thursday, December 4 St. John Damascene 8:00 a.m. Maria Nguy Thi Vu All Souls in Purgatory Jesse Gaudin Friday, December 5 First Friday 8:00 a.m. Tom Basco Saturday, December 6 St. Nicholas 8:00 a.m. Marie Sis Champagne Bowers 4:30 p.m. Paul Guillot Sunday, December 7 2nd Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. All Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Nick Berry 11:00 a.m. Dickens H. Wall 5:30 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory Deceased MASS SCHEDULE November 29-30 & December 6-7, 2014 WE OFFER OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF Margaret Cary Biggs Kathryn Rebecca Schutte Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule Monday, December 8, 2014 6:00 a.m. & 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEEKLY OFFERTORY Offering week of 11/16/2014 Identified $ 20,566 Unidentified $ 2,647 Total $ 23,213 Bank draft - 11/15/14 $ 35,763 Total Offertory $ 58,976 Building $ 1,580 Total Building $ 1,580 Special Collections: Human Development $ 10 World Mission Sunday $ 125 Catholic University $ 50 Total Special Collections $ 185 Grand Total $ 60,741 November 23 & November 30, 2014 5 Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

THE FEAST OF ST. CECILIA NOVEMBER 22 If you play a musical instrument, you may already know about St. Cecilia, who is the patroness of musicians. It s been said that she played musical instruments and sang only to God in her heart on her wedding day. It is believed that Cecilia lived in third-century Rome. She was a Christian who was given in marriage to a pagan named Valerian. When she explained to her husband about her determination to remain pure for God, he was so inspired by her faith that he and his brother, Tiburtius, converted to Christianity and were later martyred. Cecilia was also killed for the faith during years of anti-christian persecution. Her home, in which she was killed, is still intact beneath the Basilica of St. Cecilia in the Trastevere section of Rome. In art, St. Cecilia is often shown playing the organ, harp or other instrument. Many famous composers, such as Handel, wrote music for her feast day. Today we ask St. Cecilia to inspire for all musicians to sing and play for greater glory of God. (Listen to Handel s music on Youtube: http://youtu.be/ IPMqWnTBKlA) ATTENTION ALL SUNDAY MASS READERS Please pick up your copy of the 2015 Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers in the Work Sacristy. This important resource will help you to prepare the proclamation of the readings at Sunday Mass. The new Lectionary Cycle B begins on the First Sunday of Advent, November 29 and 30. HOLY GRILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed to serve lunch at the Holy Grill Monday, December 1, Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5. Meals are provided to needy persons at the BREC Center on Cadillac Street from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It would be ideal if we could have 4-5 people each day. If you can help one or more days, please contact Elizabeth Walsh at ewalsh18@cox.net or at 921-1609 This is a great opportunity to prepare for the coming season of Advent. STEPHEN MINISTRY St Aloysius Stephen Ministry is celebrating its first anniversary caring for those who are making that long journey through the valley of a life crisis. The demand is great and now we are reaching out to you. We are recruiting a new class of Stephen Ministers to begin training in February 2015. Please join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Library to learn more about Stephen Ministry. If you know someone else who may be interested, please bring them along. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Mary Morain at mvm1957@cox.net. ADULT CONFIRMATION Never Been Confirmed? The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism, more perfectly binds one to the Church, and enriches one with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Are you a baptized Catholic and a St. Aloysius parishioner who has received First Communion and First Reconciliation, is out of high school, but never has been confirmed? If you are and would like to start the Confirmation process, please contact Deacon Chauvin by calling the Parish Office at 343-6657, or e-mail at cwilkinson@staloysiusparish.com no later than December 19, 2014. Adult confirmation classes will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the parish office on February 9, February 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13, and April 27, 2015. Your sponsor must be a confirmed and practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. The Rite of Welcome will be at the April 26, 2015 mass at 9:00 a.m. The Rite of Confirmation will be at the May 24, 2015 mass at 9:00 a.m. November 23 & November 30, 2014 6 Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

ADVENT 2014 RECONCILIATION SERVICES This Light is on for You Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17 6:00-7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy St. George Communal Reconciliation Wednesday, December 17 7:00 p.m. St. Aloysius VOCATIONS The season of Advent calls us to be vigilant in anticipation of the Master's return so that we live each day according to the teachings of Christ. Some are called to teach, preach and witness those teachings as priests and religious. If you think God is calling you Church vocation, contact Father Matt Dupré, at 336-8778, or email him at mdupre@diobr.org, or visit, www.diobr.org/vocations. CATHOLIC APPS Check out these great Catholic apps for prayers, readings, scripture, etc! Just click each link to be taken to information on each app (iphones, ipads, some Androids): Catholic Devotions ipieta Lighthouse Catholic Media Bible YouCat Mea Culpa - Examination of Conscience ibreviary 3 Minute Retreat (LoyolaPress) Concordance Rosary Deluxe Audio imissal The Catholic Directory Mass Times Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi For more great Catholic Apps, visit Catholicapps.com CURRENT ISSUE THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR http://thecatholiccommentator.org/pages/wpcontent/uploads/2014/11/november-14.pdf EVENTS OF INTEREST IN THE AREA COME LORD JESUS! ANNIVERSARY MASS All members of Come, Lord Jesus! groups in the Diocese of Baton Rouge are invited to attend the Diocesan Anniversary Mass, to be held on Saturday, November 22, at St. Thomas More Church, 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. A special invitation is extended to everyone who has ever served as a youth leader for Come, Lord Jesus! in area Catholic schools, and to anyone interested in more information about the program. Gathering will begin at 10:30 AM for the 11:00 Mass in the church. Mass will be celebrated by Father Conley Bertrand of Lafayette, founder of Come, Lord Jesus! All attending are asked to bring a covered dish, to be shared at a luncheon in the STM Activity Center immediately following Mass. To reply, or for additional information, please telephone Cheryl Geiger at (504)-460-2453 or you may email Jane Sherman at jane@geauxshermans.com. BORN TO RUN WOMAN S NEW LIFE CENTER Saturday, November 22 9:00 a.m. Sign in North Blvd. Town Square, Downtown Baton Rouge Born to Run 5k is a great opportunity for runners and walkers alike to take an active role in the Woman s New Life Center mission. You can help WNLC continue to save and hange lives participating in Born to Run. For more information, contact: Ms. Ali Dazzio at adazzio@womansnewlife.com. ADVENT CONCERT WITH FR. PAUL YI AT SACRED HEART CHURCH Fr. Paul Yi will perform an Advent concert of sacred music accompanied by brief meditations on Sunday, November 30, 4:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church located at 2250 Main Street in Baton Rouge. Admission is a $20 per person donation. All monies raised will be used for needed renovations to Sacred Heart Church. Tickets can be purchased at Catholic Art and Gifts (6184 Florida Blvd.), at St. Mary s Books and Gifts (11232 Florida Blvd.) or at the Sacred Heart Church Office. For more information call 387-6671. November 23 & November 30, 2014 7 Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

THIS WEEK AT ST. ALOYSIUS SAT 11/22 Mass, 8:00 a.m., Chapel Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Mass, 4:30 p.m. SUN 11/23 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Mass, 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Nursery, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. RCIA Dismissals, 9:00 a.m. RCIA, Rite of Full Communion 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts, 10:00 a.m. RCIA Inquiry, 10:15 a.m. SMG, Team 2, 3:00 p.m. Benedictine Oblates, 3:00 p.m. HSYG Life Night, 6:30 p.m. MON 11/24 Mass, 6:00 a.m. Chapel Five-0 Exercise, 8:30 a.m. Music Makers, 9:30 a.m. Bell Choir, 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. TUES 11/25 Mass, 8:00 a.m. WED 11/26 Mass, 6:00 a.m. SAS-SACCC-Office Closed Thanksgiving Mass, 6:00 p.m. THUR 11/27 Thanksgiving Day No Mass SAS-SACCC-Office Closed FRI 11/28 No Mass SAS-SACCC-Office Closed SAT 11/29 Mass, 8:00 a.m., Chapel Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m. 1st Sunday of Advent Mass, 4:30 p.m. SUN 11/30 1st Sunday of Advent Mass, 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Nursery, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. RCIA Dismissals, 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts, 10:00 a.m. RCIA Inquiry, 10:15 a.m. SMG, Team 5, 3:00 p.m. MON 12/1 Mass, 6:00 a.m. Chapel Five-0 Exercise, 8:30 a.m. Music Makers, 9:30 a.m. Bell Choir, 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. SVdP, 7:00 p.m. TUES 12/2 Mass, 8:00 a.m. SACCC Advisory Council, 4:30 p.m. WED 12/3 Mass, 6:00 a.m. Rosary Group, 8:00 a.m. Five-0 Exercise, 8:30 a.m. THUR 12/4 Mass, 8:00 a.m. Adoration & Benediction, 8:30 a.m. Youth Choir, 3:00 p.m. 5:30 Music Ministry, 4:30 p.m. KC, 6:00 p.m. Christmas Choir, 7:00 p.m. FRI 12/5 Men s Come Lord Jesus, 7:00 a.m. Mass, 8:00 a.m. Five-0 Exercise, 8:30 a.m. SAT 12/6 Mass, 8:00 a.m., Chapel Christmas Crafting, 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass, 4:30 p.m. Stewardship of Prayer Promotion SUN 12/7 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass, 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Stewardship of Prayer Promotion Sunday Nursery, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. RCIA Dismissals, 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts, 10:00 a.m. RCIA Inquiry, 10:15 a.m. Baptismal Seminar, 2:00 p.m. SMG, Team 2, 3:00 p.m. Benedictine Oblates, 3:00 p.m. HSYG Life Night, 6:30 p.m. READINGS November 24-30, 2014 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 READINGS December 1-7, 2014 Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 PRAYER LINE Resource for Readings http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Call Odette Collett 766-5470 or Adaire Yarbro 763-6915 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Mon. Fri. except holidays or email your prayer request to staloysiusprayer@yahoo.com St. Aloysius Church Parish Bulletin online every Tuesday afternoon at www.aloysius.org Support our Advertisers!!! For Advertising: Call Bob Mathews 937-8385 or Email mathewsb@jspaluch.com November 23 & November 30, 2014 8 Solemnity of Christ the King & 1st Sunday of Advent

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