Saint Aloysius Parish: Welcome! - New Canaan

Youth Ministry - St A's Buddies
2025-10-11 16:00 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | Stapleton Hall, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
Join our teen leaders as we host a gathering of Fall Fun!
BINGO
CONVERSATION, CRAFT, COOKING DEMO,SUPPER
& FUN GAMES
Everyone is asked to bring a medium size pumpkin for our buddies to decorate and take home!
Please wear your red StAY shirt!
Thank you for supporting with a food/beverage sponsorship. you may bring cash or check made out to St. Aloysius or donate online at the link below, noting it is for St. A’s Buddies.
https://starcc.isecuresites.com/product/YouthMinistry
Our team will gather at 4pm in Stapleton Hall for set up and then we will welcome our guests at 4:30 pm.
Please Click Here to sign up

Youth Ministry - Never Too Young to Serve Pumpkin Decorating for FOODSHARE Children in Norwalk
2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Stapleton Hall, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
Never Too Young to Serve is BACK for our pre-school – Grade 6 students!
This is an opportunity for parents to instill in their children the call to serve and this year, it will be led by a team of our high school teens!
Join us in Stapleton Hall AFTER THE 10AM MASS and bring a small to medium size pumpkin. We will have all of the decorating supplies! The size of the pumpkin should be one your child can decoarate and a famiy member can carry home as many of the families at FOODSHARE do not have cars and walk home!
Apple Juice and donuts will be served!
Our teens will take the pumpkins down to FOODSHARE on Saturday, October 25 and set up a pumpkin patch for the children!
This is a parent-child activity – come show your child that they are NEVER TOO YOUNG TO SERVE!
HIGH SCHOOL TEENS … PLEASE ARRIVE AT 10:15 AM FOR SET UP AND BRING A PUMPKIN!
WEAR YOUR RED ST. A’S T-SHIRT!
Please Click Here to sign up.

Wedding Feast At New Canaan
2025-10-17 18:30 - 22:00 | CT
We invite our married couples to our version of the Wedding Feast at Cana, where we will enjoy fellowship, taste some new wines and share appetizers! Dessert will also be provided!
We will gather at the home of Tony and Sarah Leopold at 6:30 pm. Dress to be outdoors, weather permitting. We ask each couple to bring an appetizer to share! Please note what you are bringing so we have a variety of offerings!
We will have a wine tasting and each couple will go home with a blessed bottle of sparkling wine to be saved for a special occasion!
The cost for this event is $60 PER COUPLE. You can send a check made out to St. Aloysius to the attn of Chris Otis or pay securely online at the link below, noting it is for the Married Couples Wine Tasting.
Youth Ministry Donations
The venue address will be shared closer to the event to those who will be attending! We suggest carpooling with another couple if possible!
Space is limited, so do not delay in signing up! Please Click Here to sign up.

Men's Bible Study & Fellowship
2025-10-18 07:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-25 07:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-01 07:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-08 07:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 07:30 - 21:30 | 40 Maple Street, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
Attention all Men of the Parish
Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study and Fellowship
All Men are welcome, whether you have a degree in Scripture
or you’ve never opened the Bible outside of Mass.
7:30 a.m. – Doors open for light breakfast and fellowship.
8:30 – 10:0 a.m.- Scripture study
Maple Street Dining Room of the Parish Center
Please enter through the kitchen door off Maple Street.
For more information contact Bob Mantilia at
203-414-1500 or Robert.R.Mantilia@gmail.com

St A's Healing Rosary Prayer Group
2025-10-18 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-10-25 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-11-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-11-08 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-11-15 08:30 - 09:30 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
Are you or a loved one in need of healing? (mind, body and/or spirit?)
All are welcome to join St. A’s Healing Rosary Prayer Group on Saturday mornings at 8:30 in the church.
Questions? Please email Anne Cross: OurHealingRosary@gmail.com

Youth Ministry - "The Carlo Project"
2025-10-18 11:30 - 15:00 | All Saints School, 139 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
The Institute of Catholic Formation at the Diocese is launching The Carlo Project to engage the next generation of Catholic leaders in proclaiming our faith through digital media! We are forming our contingent to represent St. Aloysius! Our first team meeting will be held with Fr. Rob Galea, an internationally known Catholic influencer and musician on Saturday,
October 18 from 11:30am – 3:00pm at All Saint School in Norwalk. If you are interested in representing St. Aloysius in this effort, please email Chris Otis at youth@starcc.com for more information! This is a unique opportunity for confirmed high school teens to become emerging Catholic leaders!

In-Person VIRTUS-Training at St. Aloysius
2025-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Stapleton Hall, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
The Protecting God’s Children (Virtus) Program educates and empowers everyone (individually and collectively) to ensure optimal safe environments for children and the vulnerable.
The Diocese of Bridgeport requires ALL adult volunteers at the parish who are over 18 to be compliant with safe environments requirements.
Go to www.virtus.org to create an account and register for our class.

Young Adult - Bible Study
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | 40 Maple Street, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
Led by Katie

Teen Adoration HOLY HOUR
2025-10-21 19:30 - 20:30 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
PRAISE & WORSHIP MUSIC
Open to teens in 7th-12th grades
Come in from the NOISE of the outside world for just an hour! Afterwards, enjoy our “Life is Sweeter with Jesus” Dessert Bar!
Please Click Here to sign up.

Youth Minstry - FOODSHARE
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:45 | Ben Franklin School, 165 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk, CT, United States
Help feed the hungry on Norwalk and staff our pumpkin patch!

Malta House is partnering with Norwalk’s Foodshare event at Ben Franklin School (165 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk – the Flax Hill address is in front of the school — there is no parking there, so you will come around the block to the back and you will see us there and park there). We will be able to feed 100+ families in need in less than 2 hours!
Dress for the weather as you are serving outside!
This is a parent/teen opportunity!
Please Click Here to sign up.

Young Adult - Sandwich Making CHANGED to Bible Study
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 40 Maple Street, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have decided to postpone our sandwich-making event tomorrow evening. Instead, we will be holding Bible Study from 7-8 pm in the Monsignor Maguire Room, which is located on the 3rd floor of the parish office building. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at ya@starcc.com.

We hope to see you there!
God Bless,

Katie Cunningham
St. Aloysius Young Adult Ministry

Youth Ministry - Supper and S'mores with Mary
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Holy Spirit Garden, 40 Maple St, New Canaan, CT, United States
Open to all teens in 7th-12th grades!
Come join teen leaders as we gather in The Holy Spirit Garden at 7:00 pm to experience the Rosary in a unique teen-friendly way. Supper first … then Rosary and afterwards, we will gather around the firepit for s’mores!
Bring an intention!
Come be a prayer warrior and experience our teen friendly Rosary evening.
Dress to be outside!
Please Click Here to sign up

Our Lady’s Guild - We invite all ladies of the parish to a very special event! Guest Speaker: Priscilla Wanderley
2025-10-30 09:00 - 12:00 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
We invite all ladies of the parish to a very special event!
Guest Speaker: Priscilla Wanderley
Thursday, October 30th
9:00am Mass and Rosary in Church
10:00am Brunch & Speaker in Stapleton Hall
Priscilla Wanderley, Project Coordinator at the Institute for Catholic Formation in the Diocese of Bridgeport, holds a concentration in Iconography. She has devoted her studies and ministry to exploring the rich spiritual and artistic traditions of sacred imagery, with a special focus on Marian iconography. In her presentation, Walking with the Blessed Mother from the Incarnation to the Cenacle, Priscilla invites participants on a journey through Scripture and sacred art, contemplating Mary’s life from the moment of the Incarnation to her steadfast presence in the Upper Room at Pentecost. Drawing on theological insight and the profound symbolism of icons, she offers a prayerful encounter with the Mother of God that inspires a deeper love for Christ and His Church.

Mass of Remembrance 2025
2025-11-02 11:30 - 12:30 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
This year’s Mass of Remembrance will be held on All Souls’ Day – Sunday, November 2nd at 11:30 am
We will be reading names of all those parishioners who passed away between 11/3/2024 and today.
Additionally, as part of this year’s Mass, the St. Aloysius Choir will be offering a beautiful presentation of the Requiem, by Gabriel Fauré, accompanied by Harp, organ and violin.
If you would like to add the name of a family member or friend who passed away this last year but might not be a parishioner, please email their name to John Palma at jpalma@starcc.com.

Emmaus 87
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | CT
Candidate application and team registration IS OPEN!
Emmaus Registration/Applications will now be done online through the Diocese’s Institute of Catholic Formation LEAD system. Please Click Here to download Important instructions on how to complete team/angel registration and candidate applications process.
Please read the instructions before starting the process!
APPLY AS A TEEN CANDIDATE
Teens in grades 10-12 who have never attended an Emmaus
Please Click Here to APPLY!
SERVE ON OUR TEAM
High school teens who have been candidates, college students and adults
Please Click Here to Register!
BE AN ANGEL
Adults over 21 who wish to help us as Day & Night Angels
Please Click Here to Register!
Questions? Please contact the Rector/Rectora Jim & Megan Steele at saintaloysiusemmaus@gmail.com

Youth Ministry - Teen Adoration
2025-11-12 19:20 - 20:30 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
High School Teens and Confirmation Students are invited for our Holy Hour will be held inside the church!
Inspirational Praise & Worship Music, Special Message from Fr. Flavian, Quiet time with Jesus!
The Holy Hour will be held from 7:30 – 8:30pm. Please arrive at 7:20 to be seated.
Afterwards, have a treat from our Life is Sweeter with Jesus Candy bar!
Please Click Here to sign up.

Our Lady's Guild - "Invite Mary to Your Thanksgiving Table”
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Stapleton Hall, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
What: Cooking Class with Chef Catherine Macdonald
Where: St. Aloysius Parish (Stapleton Hall)
When: November 13, Thursday at 6:30pm
(Save the Date ~ details and sign-up to follow)
Not a member yet? Please Click Here to sign up.

Personal Listening Church Sound System Training
2025-11-15 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-15 16:30 - 18:30 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
Enjoy clear church audio directly on your smartphone through the ListenWifi app. Use your own headphones, earbuds, or assisted listening device for comfortable listening.
Instructions for downloading and connecting are posted in the church. Once set up, your phone will reconnect automatically.
Need help? Our IT consultant and volunteers will assist with setup THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, November 15: Before and after 5:00 PM Mass.
Sunday, November 16: Before and after the 8:30 AM Mass through the beginning of the 10:00 AM Mass.

Youth Ministry - St A's Buddies Friendsgiving!
2025-11-15 16:00 - 18:15 | Maple Street – Conference Room, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, CT, United States
Join our teen leaders as we host an early Thanksgiving Friendsgiving with our friends with special needs that will include Gobble Gobble Bingo and sharing of our family Thanksgiving traditions!

The Emmaus 87 Teens invite the "young at heart" seniors of our parish to a FRIENDSGIVING
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Stapleton Hall, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, United States
SUPPER followed by S’MORES around the firepit!
THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM in Stapleton Hall A wonderful intergenerational gathering.
Caregivers are welcome. r.s.v.p to Chris Otis at 203-652-1154
