As summer winds down, we are preparing for a busy pastoral year. I am happy to give you a glimpse of what’s ahead and share some good news with you. Christine Otis, our gifted youth minister, has received the Saint John Paul II Parish Leadership Award from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. The award recognizes Chris’s extraordinary work with teens at Saint Aloysius where she facilitates an encounter with Christ. You can read

Thanks to everyone who participated in last Sunday’s celebration. We welcomed Deacon Michael to ministry, we prayed with our bishop at Mass, and enjoyed each other’s company after the education and faith center blessing. The parish green looked spectacular and a good time was had by all. Special thanks to our readers, servers, greeters, choir and instrumentalists. Thanks also to Jeffrey Taveras for coordinating our festivities and bringing the musicians, ice cream truck, and games

This weekend we welcome Deacon Michael Crane to the staff of Saint Aloysius Parish. Michael will join Deacon Bill in the important ministry that deacons provide to our parish family. Deacons assist at Mass, witness marriages, baptize, and provide pastoral accompaniment. We have a thriving diaconal ministry in our diocese, and we are blessed with two gifted deacons here at Saint Aloysius. In addition to his parish responsibilities, Deacon Michael will serve as Vice Chancellor