Altar Servers

Adult altar servers are men and women who assist the priest during funerals and at weekday and Saturday morning Masses. Contact: 203-652-1151 for more information.

For information on our youth altar servers, schedules and guidelines click here.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are parishioners who are chosen and commissioned by the pastor and the diocese to serve at weekday and weekend Masses as assigned.  Contact Joanne Santulli – santullij@yahoo.com.

The comfort of receiving our Lord in the Eucharist is available to all homebound parishioners.  To receive a homebound call, Allison McCarthy at 203-652-1170 or amccarthy@starcc.com

Are you or a family member abstaining from receiving Communion because you are gluten-free? We have special gluten-free hosts that can be consecrated for you during the Mass. If you or a family member has a need to receive via a gluten-free host, please stop by the Priest’s Sacristy 10 minutes prior to Mass time and our clergy will be happy to help you be fed by the Eucharist!

Readers

“The Lord God has given me a well- trained tongue.” Isaiah 50:4-7

Men and women of the parish who proclaim “The Word of the Lord”, on weekdays, weekends and holy days during Mass. Must be virtus trained. This is a Diocesan requirement. For more information contact Leigh Fiorito, Adult Lector Coordinator, at leighfiorito10@gmail.com or call 203-300-0799. 

Music Ministry

Come be a part of the Saint Aloysius Music Ministry!

The Music Ministry of St. A’s offers you the opportunity to let music become a part of your gift to God.  Indeed, there is a place for all ages to share in the joys of serving God through music.  Through the music ministry, there are opportunities for spiritual, personal and musical growth.  Although musical excellence is strived for, the priority is for each individual to be nurtured in the love of God and lead the congregation to “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord”.

Adult Choir  a group of volunteers and professionals dedicated to enriching the worship experience.  Adults of all ages are welcome.  In addition to presenting music every Sunday, September – June, the choir presents an annual Advent-Christmas concert and sings for solemnities/feasts.  Contact: Dr. John Michniewicz at 652-1180 or DrJohnM@starcc.com.

Youth Choir  for children in grades 3-8.  The program develops musical skills such as part-singing and vocal development.  The Youth Choir participates in the 10:00 a.m. liturgy most Sundays, September-June as well as special liturgies and events.  Contact: Nancy Leville at nleville@starcc.com.

Cherub Choir  for children in grades K-2.  The program introduces music fundamentals and singing.  The cherubs sing for special liturgies and events.  Contact: Nancy Leville at 652-1182, or nleville@starcc.com.

StAY Teen Choir & Praise Band is for 7th and 8th graders & high school students.  The group sings at the 5:00 p.m. Sunday Teen Mass, accompanied by keyboard and guitars and rehearses at 3:30pm before the Mass.  Contact: Dr. John Michniewicz at 652-1180 or DrJohnM@starcc.com

Ushers

Our Usher Ministry Mission Statement covers the function of Usher and represents current liturgical practice at St. Aloysius Church, New Canaan, CT. Ushers embody the principles of hospitality and welcoming of the faithful and assist in preparing our brothers and sisters to participate in the Divine Liturgy.

The Ministry of ushers is the oldest lay ministry in the Church and is based on the clerical order of Porter. Today women, as well as teenagers and children are encouraged to participate as ushers.

The primary duties of ushers include cheerfully greeting and welcoming parishioners as they enter the church, helping them to find seats, particularly the elderly and those with special needs, taking up the collections, helping those bringing forward the gifts, escorting the Eucharistic Minister to people who are not able to come forward to receive Communion, After Mass, we wish everyone a good day and distribute bulletins.

For more information, please contact Christine Ayoub at  203-966-6882.