K I T C H E N E R- • -O N T A R I O- • -C A N A D A "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ... and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 27, 28)

CHANGES AT ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH New Clergy Appointments in the Diocese of Hamilton were finalized and announced by Bishop Crosby earlier this week.  This year’s moves and appointments of priests of our diocese will also affect St. Aloysius Parish.  Fr. Oehring will be leaving our parish community to begin his new appointment as Associate Pastor of St. Matthew’s Parish in Oakville, and Fr. Kuzma will be leaving our parish to begin his new appointment as Vocations Director for the Diocese of Hamilton.  Bishop Crosby has named Fr. Jerome Mascarenhas, OCD as new Pastor and Fr. Vijay Martin, OCD as new Associate Pastor of St. Aloysius Parish.  All moves take place on June 27th, 2012.  Please pray for all priests who will be starting new appointments this year, especially those leaving and coming to St. Aloysius Parish.		Bringing Flowers to Mary The Legion of Mary is once again inviting everyone to our annual, “Bringing Flowers to Mary” on the Feast of the Visitation of Mary. It will be on Tuesday, May 29, starting at 6:30 pm with the Rosary. Holy Mass will be at 7 p.m. After Mass, everyone is invited for refreshments at the Parish Centre. All auxiliaries are asked to register to get new Tesseras miraculums medals and other Legion of Mary materials. Thank you for your prayers and support during the past years. Confirmation Preparation Lesson Times:- 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Lesson 1: -Saturday, April 14 Lesson 2: -Saturday, April 21 Lesson 3: -Saturday, April 28 Lesson 4: -Saturday, May 5 Lesson 5: -Saturday, May 12 Lesson 6: -Saturday, May 19 Theology of the Body for Teens We have a new program for teens in our parish called “Theology of the Body”.  It focuses on a fun and interactive way of teaching teens about sexuality in the Catholic tradition based on the writings of Blessed John Paul II.  Teens (13-17), boys and girls, will meet in two separate groups on a monthly basis.  Our next session for girls and boys take place on Friday, June 8 at 7:45 pm.  Bring a friend along. For more information contact the parish office.
Diocesan Resources - Marriage - Separation & Divorce - Vocations - Project Rachel
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