Saint Aloysius Parish: Welcome! - New Canaan

Join us to say "Goodbye" to Father David - Sunday, January 28th
2024-01-28 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
An amazing shepherd who accompanied us in prayer, service & worship! There will be gatherings after all Masses this weekend, but we urge our teens to attend our 5pm Teen Mass and then gather in Stapleton Hall for a special goodbye after Mass!

Blood Pressure Screening After all Masses this weekend
2024-01-28 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
The St. A’s Parish Nurse Ministry will be taking blood pressure screenings after all Masses in the Quiet Room in the back of the church. If you are a registered nurse and would like to help with this ministry please email: Kim McNamara at kmcnamara3@me.com

Religious Education in person classes at South School
2024-01-28 08:45 - 09:45, 2024-02-04 08:45 - 09:45, 2024-02-11 08:45 - 09:45, 2024-03-03 08:45 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | CT
In-Person Classes for Pre-K to 6th grade at South School.

Eucharistic Adoration
2024-02-02 07:30 - 17:30, 2024-02-09 07:30 - 17:30, 2024-02-16 07:30 - 17:30, 2024-02-23 07:30 - 17:30, 2024-03-01 07:30 - 17:30 | St Aloysius – Chapel, New Canaan, CT, United States
Contact Anne Cross at: EucharisticAdoration06840@Gmail.com
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050544AFAA23A4FE3-45849028-friday

First Reconciliation for 2nd graders only
2024-02-03 09:00 - 11:00 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
First Reconciliation for 2nd graders and Refresh and Renew students only. You’ve been assigned a time of either 9am or 10am and received that via email.

Young Adult - Bible Study
2024-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | 3rd Floor Maple Street, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, CT, United States
Led by Kevin Brunner

Married Couples Valentine's Dinner
2024-02-09 17:30 - 20:30 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
Parents … this one’s for YOU!

This is going to be a very special night and I invite you to come join my husband John and me! You will LOVE my friend, Father Peter, who will guide us through practical ways to journey through Lent together as couples!

Please sign up at the link below by MONDAY as we need to finalize our count with the caterer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DAFAD2CAAFB6-47281876-couples

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to spend some time with your spouse
and other married couples!!

PLUS, I need some teens to help with serving! High school teens, please sign up at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DAFAD2CAAFB6-47328076-teen

Young Adult - Bible Study
2024-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | 3rd Floor Maple Street, 40 Maple Street, New Canaan, CT, United States
Led by Will Coupe

Ash Wednesday
2024-02-14 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States

Ash Wednesday Service for Religious Education Students & Families
2024-02-14 16:15 - 17:00 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
There will be a special service @ 4:15 pm for all Religious Education Students and Families

No Religious Education Classes Today!
2024-02-18, 2024-02-25 | CT
There will be no Religious Education Class today. Thank you.

Young Adult - Bible Study
2024-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
Mary’s Way of the Cross – Led by Jacqui Sweney

Soccer for the Soul
2024-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 | St. Matthew’s Rec Center in Norwalk, 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk, CT, United States
We are headed to St. Matthews Rec Center in Norwalk for some pick up CO-ED soccer with the teens of St . Matts. Halftime scripture and faith discussion. We will meet there at 216 Scribner Ave in Norwalk. Everyone must fill out a liability form!
Sign Up: Please Click Here

Women’s Holy Hour
2024-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
Join us as we gather to celebrate our faith, share our hearts, and deepen our connection with God through music and prayer

Teen Adoration Seven Last Words of Christ
2024-02-28 19:30 - 20:30 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
High School Teens and Confirmation Students are invited for our Holy Hour which will be held inside the church! This month, we will begin to prepare ourselves for Easter as we sit with Jesus and hear his last words on the cross.
Our Praise & Worship Music will be provided by our teen leaders
The Holy Hour will be held from 7:30 – 8:30pm. Please arrive at 7:20 to be seated.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered.

Sign Up: Please Click Here

Before School Teen Mass
2024-03-01 06:50 - 07:35 | St Aloysius – Church, New Canaan, CT, United States
Come join us for our Before School Mass to continue to stay on track this Lent! Teens in grades 7-12, we will meet in the Church at 6:50 a.m. for Mass. Our priest will share a very short homily to help you as you head in to the weekend. Lenten Liz Sue bagels and Breakfast Bags will be served. You will be on your way to school by 7:35 am.
We are in need of Breakfast Sponsors to provide the breakfast for our teens … please consider helping out at least once during the school year! You can bring cash or a check made out to St. Aloysius OR donate securely online at the link below, noting that it is for the Before School Teen Mass Breakfast. Thank you for your support!
Youth Ministry Donations (isecuresites.com)
Sign Up: Please Click Here

40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil
2024-03-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Planned Parenthood of Stamford 35 Sixth St. Stamford, CT, 35 Sixth Street, Stamford, CT, United States
40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.
It is a peaceful and educational presence. Those who are called to stand witness during this 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion.
We invite you to come join members of our Respect Life Committee as we cover a two hour shift at Planned Parenthood (35 Sixth Street, Stamford). ALL are invited … we would love the presence of young adults and teens with parents!
If anyone wishes to carpool – note it in the comments and we will connect with others who are driving!
All participants must abide by the Statement of Peace:
By signing up to participate in the vigil, you agree to abide by this Statement of Peace:

I will pursue only peaceful, prayerful and lawful solutions to the violence of abortion by supporting life from natural conception to natural death
I will show compassion and reflect Christ’s love to all
I will not intentionally cause harm or commit crimes or violence
I am in no way, directly or indirectly, associated with any abortion provider including Planned Parenthood

While participating in a 40 Days for Life activity:

I will not obstruct or block driveways, sidewalks, roadways or any lawful passage
I will not litter, deface, damage or trespass on another’s property
I will closely attend to any minors in my care
I will not threaten, curse, yell at or verbally abuse anyone
I will neither commit any act of violence, threaten or touch any person, nor display or discuss weapons
I will be polite and cooperative with law enforcement and valid civil authority
If asked to leave by a valid authority, I will comply and contact 40 Days for Life HQ
I will not advocate for or against any candidate for elective office, any proposed or actual legislation, or any ballot initiative

I will strive to maintain the safety of myself and others by:

Trying to have at least two vigil participants on site at a time and never being alone after dark
Holding vigil in a safe, public and lawful location
Immediately calling and cooperating with law enforcement and recording any incident if I feel unsafe or if any act of violence or damage is made or threatened
Leaving and calling law enforcement if I feel threatened or endangered

Sign Up: Please Click Here

Feed My Starving Children
2024-03-02 14:30 - 16:30 | New Canaan High School Cafeteria
THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO HELP!
Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: we work together to hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and the meals are shipped around the world to nourish starving children!
Come help out during the St. Aloysius shift! Meet in the cafeteria of New Canaan High School at 2:20 pm! We will work together to assemble meal packets that will feed thousands of hungry children!
Besides signing up here — you MUST sign up on the link below. This is a parent/child or Famiy opportunity for those who are not high school teens!
The minimum age for volunteering is 5 years old. For safety reasons, children under the age of 5 are not allowed to participate in packing sessions.
To Sign up Here: Please Click Here
http://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=NKKWX0

Emmaus 84 Teen Retreat
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10 | CT
An authentically Catholic retreat, where through friendship, community, liturgies, laughter, music, reflection and personal witnessing, participants are offered a unique opportunity to experience spiritual growth, to better appreciate their Catholic faith, as well as to recognize, understand and more fully appreciate God’s close and constant presence, every day of their lives.
Learn More at: https://starcc.com/emmaus-2/
